The Buddha is actually me

Chapter 79: Cultivation Improvement, Frogs Get Married

"Stand tall, lift your arms, tighten your abdomen, and let your strength come from your waist!"

In the courtyard, Zhang Jiuyang was wearing a white short robe and his long hair was tied with a Chunyang scarf. He looked very energetic, with a handsome face and a bright face.

Under the setting sun, he was practicing Liuhe swordsmanship meticulously, while Yue Ling stood solemnly beside him, holding a branch and tapping him from time to time to correct his minor deficiencies.

One of them is a strict teacher and the other is a talented disciple. Zhang Jiuyang's swordsmanship has skyrocketed in the past few days, which even Yue Ling is amazed.

After practicing for a full hour, she finally nodded with satisfaction and a smile on her face.

"Not bad, you have already gotten started. There are no flaws in your moves, and you have mastered the coordination with your breathing techniques. The only thing you lack is your control over your strength."

After saying that, she threw the branch casually, and it flew out with a whistling sound, and was nailed to the rockery without moving at all.

"If you can strike a rock with a piece of wood and penetrate it three feet without the tail trembling, then you have accomplished something."

Zhang Jiuyang shook his head, wiped the sweat off his face and said with a smile: "It seems that I am still far from it."

“It’s pretty fast.”

Yue Ling thought for a moment and said, "Just a little slower than me."

Zhang Jiuyang: “…”

She smiled slightly, her figure straight, standing tall under the setting sun, her eyes as clear as a lake illuminated by the sunset.

Zhang Jiuyang was startled, and then he smiled.

Since their last conversation, the relationship between the two seemed to have become closer, and they were more casual when they were together than before. Yue Ling, such a serious person, would actually joke with him occasionally.

"Your injuries have basically healed, and it's time for me to leave."

Yue Ling smiled and said, "If I don't return to the capital, I'm afraid the supervisor will come to find me personally."

For Zhang Jiuyang's sake, she has delayed too long this time. Some people in Beijing might have criticized her. Of course, she has made great contributions in this case, so there is no need to worry.

On the contrary, some people should be unable to sleep. After all, when she returns this time, she should be able to be promoted to the rank of prison marquis based on her merits.

By then, she will also be able to access more secrets about Huang Quan.

"So fast……"

"Well, as a friend, I wish you success and success!"

Although Zhang Jiuyang felt reluctant, he was not a fussy person. He clasped his fists, smiled, and congratulated loudly.

Yue Ling smiled faintly and said, "Your peripheral identity has been approved. When I return to Beijing, I will send you your identity badge and the list of treasures from the Imperial Observatory."

Zhang Jiuyang's heart moved when he heard this. He had long heard of the treasure house of the Imperial Observatory. It was so famous that Lao Gao had no idea how many times he had boasted about it.

It is said that even the "True Scripture of the Three-World Wisdom King" that Yue Ling practiced is in the treasure house and can be exchanged for good deeds.

Although he has inherited the visualization diagram, he needs to accumulate faith, which is sometimes not as convenient as exchanging it in the treasury. He just doesn't know whether the things inside are expensive or how much good deeds he has...

"In this case, because I had to help you conceal something, I cannot give you the main credit. You can only be considered as a supporting merit, so the higher-ups will only reward you with 100 good deeds."

Zhang Jiuyang nodded and said with a smile, "I understand."

Yue Ling shook his head and said, "You don't need to understand. When marching and fighting, meritorious service must be rewarded and faults must be punished. If the higher-ups don't give, I will."

"After returning to Beijing, I will use my good deeds to exchange for some good things for you as your reward."

Zhang Jiuyang felt a little embarrassed, but he had to admire Yue Ling's character. She must have been a very outstanding general in her time. If she had not joined the Imperial Observatory out of anger over her sister's death, she would probably have been a famous general by now.

In front of the mansion.

Yue Ling mounted her horse again. This time she was not wearing armor, but a red battle robe. She had a graceful figure and a beautiful face, and she still looked heroic and dashing.

When they parted again, their moods were completely different from last time.

Like the clouds disappearing and the rain stopping, the moon is shining brightly in the sky.

"Zhang Jiuyang, there is something you need to pay attention to."

She looked down at Zhang Jiuyang from above, her eyes carrying an invisible sense of oppression, intimidating without even being angry.

"what's up?"

Zhang Jiuyang was stunned and thought to himself, how did I offend her?
"Now that the case of Blind Lin is over, you should have some free time to write a book. I have been waiting for the sequel to the story of Zhong Kui Catching Ghosts for a long time."

As she spoke, whether intentionally or unintentionally, she gently tapped the Dragon Sparrow Sword hanging on the horse's back, making a crisp sound.

Every time she read it, she felt like a cat's claws and was eager to know the sequel.

Previously, she was reluctant to urge him because of the urgency of the case. Now that things have finally come to an end, if Zhang Jiuyang still dares to drag his feet, she will have to do something about it.

May I ask if my knife is sharp?

Zhang Jiuyang smiled bitterly when he heard this. If he told Yue Ling now that there would be no sequel to "The Legend of Zhong Kui Catching Ghosts", he would start a new book called "The Record of the Spiritual Official Conquering Demons".

I wonder if he will be hacked to death?
Forget it, I'll just reluctantly write a sequel for her.

What is it like to have a reader who is ready to put a knife to your neck at any time to urge you to update?
Zhang Jiuyang said... He was not afraid, he just liked writing and didn't want to leave any regrets.

"Goodbye, Sister Ming Wang!!!"

Seeing that Yue Ling's figure had disappeared at the alley entrance, Ah Li was still waving her little hands, her big eyes full of reluctance.

She was both afraid of and loved Yue Ling.

Just as Zhang Jiuyang was about to say something to comfort her, he heard the little girl sigh in a resentful tone and said, "Brother Jiu, Ah Li wants a sister-in-law."

"When can you give Ali a home?"

Zhang Jiuyang's face was filled with black lines, and he drew out the Ghost-Slaying Sword with a clang.

There was a commotion in the courtyard. "Wow, you hit Ah Li right after Sister Ming Wang left. This family can't survive any longer~"

……

A month later.

Zhang Jiuyang sat cross-legged in the courtyard, bathing in the morning glow, expelling the old and taking in the new.

From afar, there seemed to be a layer of hazy purple air lingering around him, making his handsome face look even more extraordinary.

The pores all over the body are like golden gates and jade locks, retaining the essence and preventing it from being lost, thus achieving a pure yang and leak-proof body.

Even when viewed up close, his skin was as white as jade, without the slightest blemish. There was a faint glow on his skin, and even every strand of his hair was crystal clear.

This means that he has mastered "The Golden Gate and Jade Lock Secret of Master Chongyang" to a high level and has achieved considerable skill, so he is as radiant as jade, bright and graceful, and not like an ordinary person.

He also discovered that this technique complemented Zhongli Ba Duan Jin very well, bringing out the best in each other, like dragon and tiger working together.

It is said that Zhongli Ba Duan Jin was passed down from Zhongli Quan among the Eight Immortals, and one of the two immortals that Chongyang Zhenren met in Ganhe was also Zhongli Quan.

Perhaps these two skills have the same origin.

All in all, Zhang Jiuyang has made great progress during this period, especially in his physical fitness. He looks different almost every day. Little Ali is sometimes scared and says that he has too much energy and blood, like a furnace, and looks a bit like Sister Mingwang.

His progress in magic power is also significant. He is now halfway through the 100-day period. Compared with when he was in Chenjia Village, his magic power has almost doubled. This shows the magic of refining essence into qi.

When the Hundred Days Barrier is over, his magic power will double again. By then, he will have the confidence to break through to the third realm.

Once he enters the third realm, he will be able to try to control the Jade Pivot Sky Fire of Lord Lingguan. According to Yue Ling, although he looked a little embarrassed that night, the strength he burst out in a short period of time was actually no less than that of an ordinary fourth realm.

This shows how domineering the Jade Pivot Heavenly Fire is.

Work hard and reach the third level!

As soon as he thought of this, Zhang Jiuyang's heart was filled with motivation.

"Brother Jiu, it's time to eat!"

Little Ali came skipping over with a lunch box in her hand, her pigtails swinging, and a very bright smile showing from afar. I don't know why this little girl is so happy every day.

Zhang Jiuyang opened his eyes, his eyes were bright and there seemed to be a gleam of brilliance.

He picked up a branch and threw it away.

boom!
The branch was inserted into the rockery, motionless, and there was no trembling at the end.

He showed a satisfied smile. The improvement of his physique made him more proficient in controlling strength, and he had already reached the standard set by Yue Ling.

Well, eat!

Today's meal is very rich. In addition to braised pork and pork elbows in sauce, there is also a braised frog.

Zhang Jiuyang was a little surprised and asked, "Why did you suddenly think of doing this today?"

Hearing this question, Xiao A Li looked like she had been patiently waiting for you to ask her, and quickly said, "Brother Jiu, I went out to learn how to cook today, and guess what I heard?"

"What did you hear?"

"Hoo ho ho!"

She laughed and said, "Brother Jiu, it hasn't rained in the past half month, so someone planned a wedding and arranged for two frogs to get married, saying that this would help pray for rain. Don't you think it's ridiculous..."

"I thought it was interesting, so I went to the field and caught one to add to your dish."

Frogs getting married?

Zhang Jiuyang also found it very strange. In his previous life, there was also an ancient worship of frogs among the Chinese people. For example, the Frog Festival was popular in some areas of the Zhuang ethnic group. It was an ancient activity of worshiping frogs and praying for rain.

Pu Songling also wrote a story about the frog god in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. It tells the story of a young man named Xue who married the daughter of the frog god. The couple's relationship later had many twists and turns, but in the end they lived happily and had many children. The locals called them Xue Frog's Family.

Zhang Jiuyang looked up at the sun above his head. It had indeed not rained for a long time. Farmers depended on the weather for their livelihood and their hope of survival lay in the land, so they were naturally anxious.

But letting frogs get married is indeed a strange thing.

At this time, Ah Li started laughing again and said, "Brother Jiu, do you know what's funnier than a frog getting married?"

"What is it?"

She sighed like a grown-up: "Even frogs are getting married, but some people are almost twenty years old and still can't find a wife!"

Zhang Jiuyang suddenly felt that the rice in his hand was no longer fragrant.

Pick up a branch at random.

The crying of a little girl was suddenly heard in the yard.

……

In the evening, Zhang Jiuyang saw little A'li hiding in the corner with her back to him and ignoring him, and he couldn't help but shook his head and smiled.

"Ali, your Yin energy has been condensed a lot recently. It's time for you to use the magic talisman."

Ali's ears immediately stood up.

She quickly turned around and asked expectantly, "Is it the golden talisman?"

Zhang Jiuyang nodded and said with a smile: "This item is called the Duchang Divine King Talisman, it can be used to confer a seal on ghosts. Wait until tomorrow..."

There was a hint of anticipation in his eyes, and he said loudly: "I will deify you!"

……

(End of this chapter)