Fellow Taoists, please respect yourself.

Chapter 352 Riddle Daozu
"Gone?"

Jiang Lin couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and his first thought was, what was the reason why Daozu did this.

Are you kidding? That is the scripture of the Taoist ancestor, and it is kept by Liu Yunxiu, the princess of heaven.

In the heavens and myriad worlds, in the three realms and six paths, who dares to move?
It’s gone now, that’s the only reason.

Unless Liu Yunxiu was careless and lost it herself.

But this possibility is basically zero.

Liu Yunxiu also came back to her senses at this time, and seeing Jiang Lin's slightly strange look, she suddenly understood.

"Master, what does Daozu mean?"

Liu Yunxiu asked with some confusion.

She thought it was just a gift of a scripture.

Jiang Lin scratched his chin thoughtfully, but he didn't quite understand Daozu's meaning for a moment, so he just asked, "Tell me, is this your business, or ours?"

He pointed at Liu Yunxiu and then at himself.

Liu Yunxiu heard this and thought: "It would be strange if the Taoist didn't see that I was waiting for you."

"Then it's our business."

Jiang Lin looked at the Laojun Mountain not far from his feet and asked, "Yunxiu, which scripture did the Taoist give you?"

There are numerous Taoist scriptures. The main body alone has seven major parts, namely the Three Caves, Four Auxiliary Parts, which are further divided into twelve categories, such as the text, magic talismans, jade secrets, spiritual pictures, genealogy and so on.

In addition to this, there are countless methods of practice. The most original methods alone include concentration, visualization, inner alchemy, outer alchemy, bedroom techniques, and so on.

These original and stream practices are either derived from one branch, or are a combination and extension of two or even three. They have numerous items and form their own system.

Among the three Taoist ancestors, the one in Tushita Palace is called the "Teacher of Tao". Jiang Lin really can't guess what kind of scriptures such an existence can give to Liu Yunxiu.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yunxiu said, "I have never read that scripture. I only know its name, which is called the Great Purity Supreme Grade Sutra for Relieving Suffering and Removing Difficulties."

"Ok?"

Jiang Lin frowned and said, "New Sutra?"

As a disciple of Taoism, I dare not say that I have read all the scriptures, but even if I have not read them, I should know their names. Knowing the names will give me a general idea.

But he had never heard of the scripture that Liu Yunxiu was talking about.

Could it be that this is the latest compilation by Daozu?

This makes sense. The newly compiled scriptures are passed down from the lower world to the human world.

Liu Yunxiu was the first preacher of the new scriptures.

"From the name of this scripture, it should be a book that combines spiritual practice and preaching."

Jiang Lin muttered to himself, repeating the name of the scripture Liu Yunxiu had mentioned, and said, "The Great Purity Sutra of the Supreme Grade for Rescuing Suffering and Removing Distress... The emphasis is on the four words 'rescuing suffering and removing difficulties'."

"If this scripture is to be used as the outline of spiritual practice, then the practitioner must experience the mundane world, but do good deeds without worrying about the future, cultivate oneself by saving others, and achieve the great way through merit and virtue."

"If this is the case, it is indeed in line with the essence of our Taoist sect's worldly approach."

Taoism naturally has factions, which can be roughly divided into two types: worldly and secluded.

For example, Jiang Lin is a typical worldly person. As for the black law, even if you stay in the mountains and forests to practice for your whole life, it may not be as fast as going out of the mountains to kill the evil spirits.

Of course, the secluded school also has its essence and mystery. Practicing in seclusion, not entering the red dust, not stepping into the dust of the world, is to prove one's own immortality. There is nothing wrong with being self-sufficient.

The new scripture compiled by Daozu is obviously a method of worldly affairs.

"It sounds like there is also the Dharma principles of the great master Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun involved in this."

Jiang Lin analyzed step by step.

The essence of Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun's Dharma lies in the word "rescue from suffering".

What he practices and does is to save all people and relieve them from suffering, which seems to be similar to the principles of Guanyin Bodhisattva.

In fact, these two do have something in common, but they are also sworn enemies.

After all, there is one Taoism and one Buddha, this is the fundamental dispute.

To give a common example, it’s like JD.com and Taobao today.

Could it be that the Taoist is supporting Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun?

Not too possible.

Jiang Lin himself denied this idea.

When one reaches the realm of Daozu, even if the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism involves fundamental issues, it is impossible for Daozu to intervene personally.

Tao is nature.

Whether it is following the will of heaven or letting nature take its course, the development of all things has its own changes and laws. In the eyes of the Taoist ancestor, even if Taoism is declining, it is also a kind of change and a natural choice.

Of course, Taoism will at most decline. As long as the three Taoist ancestors are still around and as long as "Tao" is still around, Taoism will always be around.

If it is not to support Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun, then there is only one possibility.

It's just a coincidence.

The Taoist founder simply had some insights and compiled a scripture to save people from suffering and remove sins. There is no other meaning in it.

Being able to indirectly help Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun was just a coincidence.

Who knows, even Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva can take a step further with the help of this scripture.

Whether it is Buddhism or Taoism, what they are ultimately seeking is the same fundamental principle. When one reaches the realm of a person with great supernatural powers, they are not far from the realm of "all things returning to one."

It is normal to draw inferences from one instance to another.

Jiang Lin told Liu Yunxiu all these speculations, and Liu Yunxiu nodded in agreement, but then said with a bitter face: "But no matter what, the scripture is gone now..."

Yeah, that's the main issue right now.

"Master, how about we go back to find Daozu now?"

Liu Yunxiu asked tentatively.

"No way."

Jiang Lin sighed and shook his head, saying: "I bet that even if the Great Celestial Lord returns now and wants to take you to find Daozu, he won't be able to find you..."

The old men are very serious about being riddlers, and they are very thorough, leaving you no loopholes.

Jiang Lin has a lot to say about this, as this is how he came here.

Even the old man in my family is hiding a lot of things from me.

"Now what?"

This was obviously the first time that Liu Yunxiu encountered such a thing. Riddle Man and the like basically did not exist in her memory.

The emperor would never keep something secret, and he always answered whatever she asked. Of course, this was also because Liu Yunxiu had never asked any out-of-line questions.

On the other hand, Jiang Lin has almost always been on the edge of the "secret" and then been slapped back by several big guys in turn...

"Let's go to Laojun Mountain to pay our respects first, since we are here now."

Relying on his rich experience, Jiang Lin came up with the current best option.

Now the ones who are confused by the Riddler are him and Liu Yunxiu, but as long as they go to Laojun Mountain, all the fellow travelers who can talk to them will be "victims".

It is better to have fun alone than to have fun together.

Jiang Lin looked at Laojun Mountain beneath his feet with some ill intention.

Fellow Taoists, I come to you with "happiness"!

Jiang Lin thought so, grinned at Liu Yunxiu, and rode the fairy cloud downwards without stopping.

The two did not land on the top of Laojun Mountain, but landed at the Zhongtianmen location.

Standing in front of Zhongtian Gate, Jiang Lin looked up and saw a couplet above the towering gate.

Laojun Mountain, the mountain lord is old, and the mountain Laojun is also old.

The Tao of Xuanmen is mysterious, and the Tao of Xuanmen is also mysterious.

Jiang Lin didn't look at it for long, just took a glance and said, "Liu Yunxiu from Tushita Palace, Jiang Xuanying from Beidi sent here to pay respect to the mountain in compliance with the order of Taiqing Daozu."

He did not report his official position or his master, but only reported his inherited faction.

This is the rule for visiting mountains within Taoism. Although there are many factions within Taoism, they are all one family in the final analysis. As a family, there is no need to put on airs.

They are all well-known people. If you count back a few generations, which family has not produced a few great Taoist masters?

Just like this Laojun Mountain, it is the place where the authentic Quanzhen Dharma lineage was passed down by the Jade Emperor. No matter how great you are, can you be greater than the Taoist Patriarch?

Jiang Lin didn't have to wait long. Soon, three Taoists came out of Zhongtian Gate. Each of them had white hair and beard, and looked like they were just at the stage of not yet becoming immortals. But Jiang Lin could tell at a glance that none of these three were simple.

Especially the one in the middle, his appearance is strange and seems to be from ancient times.

As for the remaining two, judging from their cultivation levels, Jiang Lin can crush them with just one finger, but if we really talk about the internal situation of the Taoist sect, Jiang Lin really can't be ranked.

Although Jiang Lin has a high seniority in the Beidi Sect or Zhengyi, he is not really a senior in Quanzhen.

Quanzhen has always had the rule of "no distinction between generations across mountains".

There is no way to judge because it is very likely that the disciple who has just been ordained in your family today will have to be called "uncle master" by the Taoist priests in the next mountain.

"But Master Jiang from the Black Law Division is here in person?"

The old Taoist in the middle stepped forward with a smile and said, "I am Su Yi, a poor Taoist priest. Nice to meet Master Jiang."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lin hastily straightened his clothes, saluted meticulously, and said, "Junior Jiang Lin, I am honored to meet Master Su Yi. Master, I am very sorry for the small honor."

This Taoist priest uses the same style of writing as the Taoist priests of the Taisu Palace who are of the Zhen generation.

It is 'Xuan Su Gui Zhen, Qing Yu Hua Ling'.

In other words, in front of this Taoist priest, even the real Taoist priest is a grandson.

"I don't know, who is this Kun Dao?"

Master Su Yi nodded with a smile, looked at Liu Yunxiu, and said with some doubt: "I have met all the Taoist friends from Tushita Palace, but I have never met this one."

Jiang Lin moved closer and whispered, "This is the Princess of Heaven. She has been serving at Daozu's place recently. Today, Your Highness is the leader, and I am the assistant."

Upon hearing this, Master Su Yi blinked in surprise and saluted together with the two old Taoists behind him.

"Blessings and infinite blessings to the Heavenly Venerable. Laojun Temple Suyi and two fellow Taoists come to see Her Royal Highness the Princess."

Jiang Lin watched from the side with an inexplicable smile on his lips.

"Three Taoists, please don't be too polite. I am just a Taoist boy in Tushita Palace now."

Of course, Liu Yunxiu would not fail to accept the gift directly. After returning the gift, he helped the three Taoists up.

From beginning to end, the two Taoists behind Taoist Su Yi did not sign up and did not say a word.

It may seem a bit rude, but Jiang Lin knows that this is normal.

These two Taoist masters are probably "preachers".

Unlike Li Qingci from Taisu Palace who was a "latecomer" preacher, these two were preachers from the beginning.

In other words, without entering the door or receiving the ordination, one only respects the Dharma Master and only passes on the Dharma Master's teachings.

Such preachers have a very high status within Taoism and are extremely rare.

Not to mention, he is the preacher of Taiqing Daozu.

The reason these two Taoist priests were able to come out to meet Jiang Lin and Liu Yunxiu was because Jiang Lin introduced himself as the Taoist Ancestor.

Otherwise you won’t see it at all.

"Your Highness, Master Jiang, please go into the Laojun Temple to discuss in detail."

After exchanging pleasantries, Master Su Yi smiled and saluted sideways.

Jiang Lin did not move, but just looked up and said: "If I remember correctly, behind the Heavenly Gate in Laojun Mountain is the Hall of Salvation?"

"Exactly."

Master Su Yi blinked and nodded with some doubt.

Jiang Lin smiled and said, "Why don't we talk in the Salvation Hall?"

He put some emphasis on the word "save suffering".

Master Su Yi blinked again and said, "Of course you can. Please."

A group of five people walked through Zhongtian Gate and entered the Hall of Rescue.

After the host and the guest sat down, Master Su Yi looked at Liu Yunxiu and asked, "I wonder why Your Highness has come to visit Laojun Mountain on the orders of the Taoist Ancestor?"

Liu Yunxiu raised his head, thought for a moment and said, "Please let Daoist Master Jiang explain all the matters."

After saying that, he sat up obediently.

The three Taoist masters all looked at Jiang Lin, but saw the inexplicable smile on Jiang Lin's mouth.

That smile reminded the three Taoists, especially Taoist Su Yi, of some unfriendly pasts...

Jiang Lin didn't care about that, and slowly said: "Today, Your Highness came to Laojun Mountain on the order of the Taoist Ancestor to deliver a scripture that the Taoist Ancestor recently compiled."

When these words were spoken, not only Master Su Yi, but even the two preachers' eyes lit up.

A brand new scripture written by Daozu himself!
This is a grand event for the entire Taoist sect, and he, Laojun Mountain, can be the first to see and comprehend this scripture!
This is no longer a case of whoever is closest to the water gets the moon first, but rather Qin Shihuang touching the electric switch and winning.

"This scripture is called: The Great Pure Supreme Grade Sutra for Relieving Suffering and Removing Difficulties."

Upon hearing this, the three Taoist masters understood almost instantly that this scripture was a top-grade scripture that combined spiritual practice and preaching.

"No wonder Master Jiang wanted to talk about this in the Salvation Hall. They really complement each other."

Taoist Su Yi stroked his long beard and laughed heartily. He was about to ask Jiang Lin where the scripture was now and if he could take a look at it first, but suddenly he saw the increasingly obvious smirk on the corner of Master Jiang's mouth.

No, it's bad...

Master Su Yi's heart moved, and just as he was about to speak, he heard Master Xiao Jiang speak.

"Unfortunately, this scripture..."

Jiang Lin sighed and said, "Your Highness lost it. He took good care of it when he left, but when he arrived at Laojun Mountain, he couldn't find it."

Silence, endless silence.

Liu Yunxiu raised her head quietly, only to see the three Taoists all raised their heads at the same time, with the same constipated expression on their faces.

Although Taoist Master Jiang still had that sly smile on his face, there was a hint of joy in that smile.

The four Taoists, one young, three old, and one old, looked at each other. No matter they were constipated or had evil smiles on their faces, they all ended up with helpless bitter smiles.

Obviously, Jiang Lin was not the only one who had been riddled by the old men. The three people in front of him had experienced the same thing as well.

It's easy to tell with your toes that the scripture was definitely not lost by Liu Yunxiu.

It is definitely Daozu who is causing trouble.

guilt guilt...

The three Taoists silently repented in their hearts.

"Three Taoists, what should we do now?"

Jiang Lin blinked in an adorable way.

"What a bad boy."

Master Su Yi sighed and said, "Can't you just keep this a secret? Why do you have to tell us?"

"What are you hiding? Who are you hiding it for?"

Jiang Lin waved his hand with a majestic look and said, "The Daozu's new scripture is a major event for our Dao sect, so naturally more people should know about it."

It's definitely not because I want to find more people to bear the responsibility of being riddled.

But Jiang Lin also knew that this was just a way to have fun in misery. No matter what, the problem had to be solved in the end, and the mystery of Daozu had to be solved.

It is said to be sharing "happiness", but in fact it is about pooling wisdom.

The Hall of Salvation fell into silence.

Be it Master Su Yi, the two Taoist preachers, or Jiang Lin, they all fell silent again.

There is no other reason. I really have no clue.

If the scriptures are lost, we must find them, but where?

What are you looking for?

There are no clues about the "culprit" Liu Yunxiu.

"that……"

Liu Yunxiu suddenly raised her hand and spoke timidly.

At the same time, it also attracted everyone's attention.

Under the gaze of the three Taoist masters and Taoist Master Jiang, Liu Yunxiu spoke softly.

"I might have an idea."

(End of this chapter)