If I become a saint, a celestial official will summon me to raise horses.

Chapter 282 The Enlightened Master, Gu An

Two years have passed since Li Ya and Zhang Buku met.

For two years, the seas remained turbulent, with countless cultivators and monsters venturing into the Great Rift of the Broken Sea. The battles there were endless; some broke through to new heights by chance, while others perished with regret.

The Tai Xuan Sect is peaceful, and most of its disciples are working hard to cultivate.

Life in Medicine Valley was even more peaceful.

On this day, Gu An arrived at Xuan Valley early to wait, because someone was about to arrive.

Around noon, Li Ya, dressed in black, descended from the sky and landed below the attic. This time, he did not climb in through the window. He stood downstairs looking at Gu An's window sill, remaining silent for a long time without taking a step.

The Blood Prison Great Sage, lying on the ground, looked at him with a strange expression.

Blood Prison Great Sage could sense that he was in a very low mood and looked completely lost.

"Senior Brother Li, what brings you here?"

Lu Jiujia strode over and asked in surprise.

Li Ya snapped out of her daze, looked at him, and forced a smile, saying, "I've come to find your Senior Brother Gu."

“He’s upstairs. He doesn’t usually stay in Xuan Valley for long, but he’s been here all morning today. So he was waiting for you,” Lu Jiujia said with emotion.

He could naturally tell that Li Ya was not in a good state, which is why he said those words.

Li Ya nodded to him and then went upstairs.

He went up to the second floor and pushed open the door.

Sitting in the chair, Gu An put down the Tai Xuan Secret Manual in his hand, looked at Li Ya, and said with surprise, "Senior Brother Li, what brings you here?"

Looking at Gu An, Li Ya's eyes suddenly turned red. He closed the door, then walked to the table, clenched his fists, and gritted his teeth.

Gu An's smile vanished, and he asked anxiously, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Li Ya dared not meet Gu An's gaze, because Zhang Buku had said that Gu An was his only elder.

“Zhang Bukui…” Li Ya began with difficulty.

"What's up with him?"

Gu Anteng stood up abruptly.

Li Ya took a deep breath and recounted Zhang Buku's ordeal.

Upon hearing this, Gu An slumped into a chair, completely distraught, which made Li Ya even more distressed.

"Wait, you said he turned into a vengeful ghost, which means he's still alive? Isn't that right?" Gu An seemed to have thought of something and quickly asked.

Li Ya tilted his head and replied, "He is still here, but after becoming a vengeful ghost, he will no longer be the same person. He will become a monster that devours living beings and will never be free..."

Gu An countered, "Did you see him do that?"

Li Ya was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but look at him.

Gu An's expression calmed down, and he said, "Bu Ku has suffered a lot since childhood. He has half demon blood and the two races cannot tolerate each other, but he has managed to get through it all. Why can't he turn danger into safety this time?"

"But……"

“Senior brother, this matter has nothing to do with you. He himself wanted to venture into the Great Rift of the Broken Sea. Don’t put too much pressure on him. Besides, I truly believe he can turn the danger into safety.”

"Junior Brother Gu, I..."

“Look at you. If Bu Ku saw you, he would definitely laugh at you. You two are brothers who have lived and died together. Do you want to die with him? You have to believe in him. He will definitely be able to turn the danger into safety. If you don’t cultivate properly, he might leave you behind. Since ancient times, great fortune has always followed great calamity. Don’t underestimate him.”

Gu An smiled, a look of anticipation on his face.

Li Ya understood that Gu An was trying to comfort him, but he couldn't help but wonder, what if Zhang Buku really could turn the situation around?

Gu An asked him to sit down and inquired about his experiences over the years.

Li Ya began to recount his life over the years, with Gu An interjecting from time to time to ask questions. The more Gu An did this, the more ashamed Li Ya felt.

With Zhang Buku dead, Junior Brother Gu's pain must be no less than his, after all, Junior Brother Gu still carries the weight of Zhang Chunqiu's affection.

Even so, Junior Brother Gu still had to comfort him.

A mystical spirit appeared on Li Ya's shoulder at some point. It looked at Gu An and winked quietly, but Li Ya didn't notice.

The two brothers chatted for a long time.

As dusk fell, Li Ya stood up, looked at Gu An, and said, "I came back to tell you about this. Thank you, Junior Brother Gu. I will not give up hope. I will cultivate even harder in the future and rescue Zhang Buku sooner or later!"

His expression was resolute, and his eyes burned with fighting spirit.

Gu An naturally encouraged him.

And so, Li Ya left. He didn't climb out the window, but walked downstairs. Gu An didn't see him off.

Li Ya stopped in front of the Blood Prison Great Sage. He turned to look at the Blood Prison Great Sage and said, "Ox-Head, I swear, I will never let anyone I care about be in danger again. I will also protect your master!"

Having said that, he leaped into the air and disappeared into the horizon.

The Blood Prison Great Sage rolled his eyes and muttered, "He's out of his mind. He can't even figure out who's protecting whom, and why is he telling me? Am I your father?"

……

About a month after Li Ya left, someone else returned.

Shen Xinzi returned and headed towards the Third Medicine Valley.

He stopped at the mouth of the valley, looking at the scene in the valley in a daze. Some people were sweeping the ground, some were sprinkling water and loosening the soil, some were playing chess and painting, and some were chasing and playing.

Everything seemed so harmonious.

For some reason, as soon as she returned here, Shenxinzi felt a sense of relief, and the gloom in her heart dissipated considerably.

He took a deep breath and stepped into the valley.

Soon, he spotted You Yingying. You Yingying saw him too and instinctively tried to avoid him, but he telepathically told her to stop. Shen Xinzi approached You Yingying, his expression serious.

You Yingying asked nervously, "What do you want to do? I didn't hurt anyone!"

Shenxinzi closed his eyes and said, "Amitabha, benefactor, I have come to apologize to you. I was indeed reckless and too stubborn and arbitrary before. Moreover, everyone in the world can criticize you, but I cannot. I'm sorry, I will not bother you again in the future."

He clasped his hands together and bowed in apology.

You Yingying was stunned, very confused.

Before she could ask any questions, Shenxinzi turned and left.

Watching his retreating figure, You Yingying muttered to herself, "What has he been through all these years? He seems to have suffered a setback."

She had always been afraid of Shinshinko, but after hearing what he just said, she felt inexplicably sorry for him, rather than feeling fortunate for herself.

She shook her head, too lazy to think about it anymore.

In any case, we need to stay away from this monk. What if he goes crazy again someday?
Shen Xinzi arrived at the chess area, where dozens of people were still gathered. He saw Valley Master Gu An also coming over. The two looked at each other and nodded to each other as a greeting.

Afterwards, they stood at the back of the crowd to watch the game.

Suddenly, Shen Xinzi thought of something and looked at Gu An. He walked towards Gu An, stood beside him, and whispered, "Valley Master, may I have a place to talk?"

Gu An glanced at him, then nodded.

"Let's talk in my room," Gu An said.

Shen Xinzi's willingness to sacrifice himself to save Li Ya and the entire city changed Gu An's opinion of him.

Although this monk was stubborn, he was truly courageous when it came to trouble, and he genuinely cared for the common people, not just paying lip service to it.

The Nine-Fingered Divine Lord, who was playing chess, noticed their figures. He raised the corner of his mouth, looked away, and continued playing chess, muttering, "You really know how to play bad chess. Even a village kid outside the Tai Xuan Sect couldn't play such bad chess. No, even that ox would be better than you!"

Hearing this from afar, the Great Sage of Blood Prison was furious, but he held back.

Because Gu An had said that the Nine-Fingered Divine Lord was an immortal, but he had simply concealed his cultivation level.

"Go on, just keep going. It's best not to cultivate anymore. When I release my cultivation later, I'll take you as my mount and turn you into a toad!" Blood Prison Great Sage thought to himself. Thinking about it this way, he felt quite pleased and immediately laughed.

On the other side, Gu An led Shen Xinzi upstairs.

Shenxinzi closed the door himself.

After Gu An asked him to sit down, he began to make tea.

As Shenxinzi waited, he looked around the room and discovered that there were many books inside, including his favorite Journey to the West.

With Journey to the West around, he felt even more favorably toward Gu An.

Gu An placed the hot tea in front of him, then sat down and asked with a smile, "What brings you here, fellow Daoist?"

Shenxinzi took a deep breath and said, "Benefactor, it is like this. I have a friend who hates evil and has spent his life pursuing the exorcism of demons and the salvation of suffering people. However, he suddenly discovered that he was also a reincarnation of a demon. What do you think he should do?"

Good guy.

The classic line is "I have a friend".

Gu An pondered for a moment and said, "Is the connection between past and present lives really that significant? What sins can't be washed away even through reincarnation? Why should he dwell on it? Why not just continue on the path he believes in?"

"But he is indeed a prodigy..."

"So what? Are demons absolutely evil? Are humans absolutely good? Do you really think we should stay away from this friend? Fellow Daoist, if that's the case, then I have to say something to you. You monks claim to have seen through the world, so how can you be so attached to appearances?"

Gu An began to launch into a long and scathing critique of Shen Xinzi.

His tendency to be a know-it-all was brought to the fore!

Shenxinzi was not angry and listened attentively.

Gu An was able to invent Go, so he must have extraordinary comprehension. Moreover, he had talked with Gu An before and felt that this person's view of life was indeed open-minded, and his realm of being a person was definitely higher than his.

Cultivation is not just about improving one's cultivation level!

Gu An spoke for a long time in one breath, and when he finished speaking, he felt refreshed.

Whether Shenxinzi listened or not, he felt satisfied with his criticism.

Shenxinzi seemed to be deep in thought, and said, "Can one truly become a Buddha by laying down the butcher's knife?"

Gu An said irritably, "How could that be? Isn't that just being a scoundrel? Sins need to be washed away with good deeds. Besides, your friend hasn't done anything wrong in his life; he's even saved many people, hasn't he?"

Shen Xinzi nodded, and his tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed.

He began to think.

Gu An didn't disturb him and took out a book to read.

The room fell silent.

A full half hour passed before Shenxinzi stood up, bowed to Gu An, and said, "Amitabha, thank you for clearing up my doubts, benefactor."

Gu An waved his hand and said, "No need to thank me. If you really want to thank me, then find some time to guide the disciples in my valley in their cultivation."

Shenxinzi did not refuse, and thought to himself that Gu An was truly a wise and virtuous man who always thought of others.

He asked, "Benefactor, I see you have many books in your room. May I recommend one to you?"

Upon hearing this, Gu An began to look around.

Shenxinzi said, "Why don't you lend me the book you have so I can study it?"

Gu An's expression changed, and he immediately closed the Tai Xuan Secret Manual, saying, "This one won't do!"

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