The Buddha is actually me

Chapter 157: The Dragon Girl Presents a Treasure, the Jade Flute Plays as the Tide Rises in the Blue Sea
After an unknown amount of time, Liu Zifeng and his junior sister began to look drunk. They had drunk too much spiritual wine and eaten too many spiritual fruits. Even if they practiced their internal energy, they could no longer digest them.

I don’t know how many times my skills have improved compared to before.

Zhang Jiuyang hasn't come back yet.

In a daze, the two passed out. When they woke up again, they found themselves on the West River. The river breeze was blowing, and the two banks were like floating shadows.

Suddenly, Su Lingshan let out a scream mixed with fear.

It turned out that what the two men were standing on was not a boat, but a huge crocodile, more than ten feet long, like a small mountain.

The crocodile swung its tail and carried them through the wind and waves, much faster than the boat.

"Don't panic, you know this crocodile."

A clear voice sounded, and a figure in white stood out in the river breeze. He stood on the crocodile's back, his body was like a cedar, his hair was tied up with a green hairpin, and he was playing with a green jade flute in his hand.

"Brother Zhang!"

Liu Zifeng smiled, and the moment they saw Zhang Jiuyang, they immediately felt less scared.

Zhang Jiuyang nodded and smiled at them, but his eyes never left the jade flute.

The flute is like green jade, about one foot and three inches long, and has a faint luster under the afterglow of the setting sun. A snow-white tassel dances in the wind, making it look even more elegant.

At first glance, it is extraordinary.

"You two, how come you don't recognize me so quickly? We were drinking together before."

The crocodile swimming in the water suddenly spoke, and its voice was soft and pleasant. Liu Zifeng and his junior sister looked at each other and recognized the voice.

It’s Lu’e!
"Don't be afraid. I am following the master's orders to escort you away from Xijiang."

Liu Zifeng then remembered that when they went into the Dragon Palace, the boatman was scared away and now the boat was gone.

Zhang Jiuyang didn't say anything, just looked at the jade flute in his hand quietly.

"Master Zhang, this is the master's treasure. He always keeps it close to him. I never thought he would give it to you."

He felt the warmth of the jade flute, as if he saw the woman in white clothes and barefoot sitting on the reef under the moon, quietly playing the fairy music.

This jade flute was given by the Dragon Girl. She once said that if one encounters a critical moment and there is no Dragon King Temple nearby, one can use this flute to play "White Dragon Song", and she will come to the ends of the earth by following the sound.

This flute was a relic of her mother. She had carried it with her all these years, often playing it and nurturing it with her magical powers. It had long since become a powerful magic weapon.

The jade flute can play different roles when matched with different music scores.

For example, "Song of the Rising Tide in the Blue Sea" can create huge waves in the water, and those with great magical powers can even turn rivers and seas upside down.

"Fish Leaping Over Dragon Gate" can call upon the creatures in the water to help.

"White Dragon's Song" is a song that the Dragon Girl created specifically for him during her retreat. It is equivalent to a technique of transmitting sound over thousands of miles and can save lives at critical moments.

In addition, there is the "Purifying Heart Mantra" which can cure diseases and save lives, as well as the "Chaotic Sea" which can make people confused and fascinated, like a devil's sound piercing their ears.

Each of the five tracks has its own merits.

The Dragon Girl taught him everything she knew and even gave him the music score. Fortunately, Zhang Jiuyang had learned some simple music theory in his previous life and had some knowledge of musical instruments. With the instruction of the Dragon Girl, the master of musical instruments, he was able to play it.

Of course, you should practice more often.

Zhang Jiuyang slowly raised the jade flute in his hand, and could faintly smell a light and elegant fragrance, like the orchids in the valley and the crabapples under the moon.

The jade flute was played gently, but it was not one of the five pieces of music, but a piece of music that was well-known in the previous life.

There seemed to be a song in his heart.

Outside the pavilion, along the ancient road, the grass is green...

There is a hint of sadness in the beautiful tune, as if an old friend has gone on a long journey and has given you a piece of willow branch as a token of farewell.

In particular, the sound of the flute is clear and distant, as if it has a strange magic, which can more easily affect people's emotions and touch their hearts.

Even though Zhang Jiuyang's skills were still a little immature, the sound of the flute still made Su Lingshan fall into it, with tears in her eyes.

It was as if she was about to part with her senior brother.

A light drizzle fell from the sky, but it seemed to be intentionally avoiding the few people. In the light mist, two figures appeared in the distance.

The dragon girl stood on the water with her feet on the lotus, like the goddess of Wushan and Luoshui. She held Ao Ya's hand and quietly looked at Zhang Jiuyang who was walking away.

She understood the meaning of farewell in the song.

"elder sister……"

Ao Ya seemed to sense that her sister was a little unhappy and wanted to comfort her.

The dragon girl smiled at her and sighed softly.

“So this is what friends feel like.”

"It's kind of strange that we feel happy when we meet and sad when we part."

Ao Ya looked at Zhang Jiuyang who was walking further and further away, and stretched out her hand as if she wanted to call him back. In fact, not only Zhang Jiuyang, but also A Li and Qing Ji became her playmates, and the three of them got along quite well.

But Zhang Jiuyang did not look back.

Ao Ya began to get anxious, and his big black eyes became tearful.

"Don't cry, Xiaoya..."

"See you later."

The song ended, the sound of the flute subsided, the drizzle dissipated, and in the light mist, the two figures, one big and one small, gradually disappeared.

……

"Brother Zhang, why don't you take Xiaoya with you to Yangzhou City and let her experience the prosperity there?"

Su Lingshan was a little reluctant to leave, as she quite liked the chubby little girl.

Zhang Jiuyang tied the jade flute around his waist and said with a faint smile: "I have something important to do on this trip, so it's not convenient for her to follow me."

Going to Yangzhou was to show his true colors and settle the matter with the Master of Painted Skin.

Since the Dragon Girl has already established herself in Xijiang, it would be best for Ao Ya to stay there. He can also concentrate and make good plans.

There is a high possibility of danger next, but he has not forgotten the divination before his death that Du Shen had predicted.

The world line is metal, so you cannot travel south.

"Master Zhang, we have passed Bailu Gorge. The waters of Dongyang Lake are ahead. That is Zong San's territory. If I intrude, I'm afraid it will be alarmed."

Lu'e's voice sounded, very solemn.

"Master Zhang, don't underestimate that demon dragon. Its abilities are unfathomable. Please be careful on the journey ahead and don't anger it."

"Otherwise, even my master may not be able to rescue you in time."

Zhang Jiuyang looked up and finally saw the legendary Dongyang Lake in history books.

The eight hundred miles of water are vast and boundless, as if connected with the sky. The energy of the water has almost condensed into substance, forming a layer of light clouds and smoke on the surface of the lake, which looks incomparably magnificent against the sunset.

Luo Xia and Lone Frog fly together, the autumn water is always the same.

It was hard to imagine that such a beautiful lake was stained red by blood for three months six hundred years ago, and gave birth to an evil dragon with demonic aura. Zhang Jiuyang looked into the distance. Out of caution, he did not rashly open his Dharma Eye to investigate, but the intuition of a cultivator still made him feel cold.

It seemed as if there was some terrible danger lurking beneath the water.

"Thank you Miss Lu'e. When you get back, tell Ao Li that I will never forget your kindness in giving me the flute, and I will repay you generously one day."

After several people came ashore, Zhang Jiuyang clasped his fists towards the crocodile.

Lu'e chuckled and said, "My master is not greedy for your reward, Master Zhang, just take care of yourself."

After saying this, the giant crocodile sank into the water and floated away.

Zhang Jiuyang shook his head and smiled, as if he was being looked down upon.

This Lu'e is, after all, a great demon of the fourth realm. Although he keeps calling himself Master Zhang, it is actually only because the Dragon Girl values ​​him highly.

In her mind, the Dragon Girl is the master of the water, has true dragon blood, and is about to break through to the sixth realm. By then, she will be one of the most powerful people in the world.

Although Zhang Jiuyang has reached the third realm at a young age and possesses a Dharma Eye that is not inferior to the orthodox disciples of a large sect, his desire to help the Dragon Girl is probably just a joke.

Shaking his head, he looked towards the vast Dongyang Lake with deep eyes, wondering what he was thinking.

"Master, is this Dongyang Lake? There is so much water essence!"

Little Qingji poked his hair out and looked at the boundless Dongyang Lake, exclaiming in amazement. In his eyes, Dongyang Lake was simply a sea.

Ah Li said in a serious voice, "Brother Jiu, the dirt down there is so powerful. I just wanted to calculate it and I got a splitting headache!"

Zhang Jiuyang smiled slightly and said, "Okay, let's find a boatman and see if we can get to Yangzhou City tonight."

……

Night falls.

In Yangzhou City, the Shen family mansion is still decorated with lights and is very lively. The servants are preparing for tomorrow's birthday banquet.

Not only did he have no complaints, but he was full of energy and felt proud of it.

Old Lady Shen, this legendary figure, has long been the pillar of support in the hearts of everyone in the Shen family, and possesses unimaginable prestige.

What's more, she usually takes good care of her servants, is generous and magnanimous, and there are countless people who owe her a favor.

in the room.

A beautiful woman sat in front of the candlestick, her posture as straight as a gun, wearing only a moon-white pajamas, flipping through a thick stack of files.

"Miss, tomorrow is the old lady's birthday party. Would you like to try on the clothes first?"

The maids held all kinds of gorgeous clothes and jewelry, such as Kong Cui decorated with flower cloud brocade clothes, gold thread eight treasures gathered pearl bun, Chaoyang five phoenix hanging pearl hairpin, gold thread silver edge lotus color butterfly dress...

Each piece is extremely expensive and valuable, and even an ordinary person may not be able to afford it even if he works hard all his life.

However, Yue Ling didn't even look at it. His eyes were completely attracted by the file in his hand, and his expression was very focused.

Until the maids' hands became sore from holding their hands and trembled slightly in the air.

Yue Ling sighed softly, his face looked even more heroic under the candlelight, his voice was cold and intimidating without even being angry.

"Take it back and tell grandma that I don't like wearing this kind of clothes."

"Miss, please don't make it difficult for us. If you refuse to wear it, the old lady will punish us..."

Yue Ling shook his head and said, "Back off."

The maids wanted to speak, but were met with a cold glance from her. Her sharp eyes were like thunder and lightning, which frightened them.

Only then did they remember that the woman in front of them was not only the most beloved granddaughter of the old lady of the Shen family, but also the Minglie Marquis of Daqian, a daughter of a general and a great military hero.

"Yes."

The maids were trembling with fear and were about to leave, but one of them suddenly stepped forward, put a stack of portraits next to her, and said with all her courage: "Young lady, these are the guests coming to the banquet tomorrow. The old lady asked us to show them to you."

"Show me what?"

"The old lady said that you are responsible for the safety of tomorrow's banquet, in case thieves sneak in..."

"hehe."

Yue Ling sneered and casually flipped through the portraits, and found that they were all handsome young men, with an expression that said "as expected".

"Why is it that among the guests invited by grandma, there is no woman or elderly person?"

"She just wanted me to catch a thief and take a look at the young talent she selected for me. How ridiculous! Am I, Yue Ling, the kind of person who would be moved by appearances?"

Suddenly, her voice stopped and her eyes fixed on one of the portraits.

He was a handsome young man, dressed in white, holding a black sword with a sheath in his arms, his long hair casually tied with a green rope, he had a casual look, elegant temperament, and his eyes were warm and firm.

"Will he also come to the banquet tomorrow?"

Yue Ling suddenly asked.

"Yes, it is."

Yue Ling was silent for a long time, then he gently put the portrait down and said, "Okay, you can leave now."

Just as the maids were about to leave, her voice rang out again.

"and many more."

Yue Ling pointed at the clothes and jewelry in their hands and said calmly, "Leave these behind."

The maids looked at each other and said in surprise, "Yes!"

……

Shen family ancestral hall.

An old woman with white silver hair was kneeling devoutly on a mat, praying silently.

Footsteps sounded in a hurry.

The maid ran over and said excitedly, "Madam, you are amazing. It is just as you said. The young lady was unwilling to try on the clothes at first and ordered us to leave."

"Then I handed the portraits to the young lady as you said. As expected, the young lady stopped flipping through the seventh portrait and her attitude suddenly changed. She seemed to be very concerned about the man. In the end, she even took the initiative to let us leave our clothes and jewelry behind!"

Hearing this, the old woman slowly opened her eyes and looked at the ancestral tablet in the ancestral hall. There seemed to be a gleam of wisdom flowing in her vicissitudes of life eyes.

She breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Thank God, our ancestors have blessed us. It seems that our Shen family finally has hope for succession."

She turned around and picked up the dragon-headed cane beside her. She was calm and dignified. Although her voice was old, it was firm and resounding.

"Send the order and have Lao Zhao go to Qingzhou in person to find out the details of this person."

"who is it?"

The old woman's eyes were deep as she uttered three words.

"Zhang Jiuyang."

……

(End of this chapter)