If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 182 The Tragic Prince of Qinghe

"Someone wants to murder the prince's family? Who is so bold?" Xiaoyu asked in surprise.

When she first entered Shu, she thought the Prince of Qinghe was just an ordinary prince from an ordinary vassal state.

Now she knew that Li Jingyu was the number one boss in Shu Kingdom, and even in the Xisha Region he was considered a tough guy.

Hongqiu told her that Dou Yilin was very afraid of Li Jingyu.

In addition to Li Jingyu's own forces and subordinates, he is also a direct disciple of a terrestrial immortal in Wanshou Mountain.

Wanshou Mountain, the earth immortal, the direct disciple, Xiaoyu was frightened.

Unfortunately, Hongqiu, a local, didn’t know much about Wanshou Mountain.

She only heard from her father that immortals often appeared in Wanshou Mountain, but she had never heard of Wuzhuang Temple and Zhenyuan Daxian.

Of course, Xiaoyu didn’t know much about Wuzhuang Temple and the Immortal Zhen Yuanzi.

She just watched the TV series Journey to the West when she was a child in her previous life. The plot of the ginseng fruit was deeply rooted in her mind and she has not forgotten it until now.

But before Hongqi said "Wanshou Mountain", she didn't know that Wanshou Mountain Wuzhuang Temple was actually in the Xisha Region, "next to" her, and even not far from Xishu!
"I don't know, I'm just a messenger." Aunt Liu said.

Xiao Yu thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll go back to Hongxiufang with you now?"

"The prince is now temporarily living in Honeng Temple." Aunt Liu said.

Xiao Yu frowned and asked, "Master Chijuro's Honenji Temple?"

"Isn't this the only Buddhist temple in Tianmen Town?"

Xiao Yu asked, "The prince asked me to go to the Faneng Temple to find him, or should he come to Hongxiufang to see me?"

Aunt Liu said: "The prince didn't say it, but the prince is of noble status."

Xiao Yu suddenly realized, "That's right, the prince is of noble status, Hongxiufang should give him a grand reception."

She was reluctant to go to Honenji Temple.

The old monk Chijura seems to be able to read other people's thoughts.

They only met briefly last time, and her purple palace seemed to be hit by something, and several thoughts (mental power with thoughts) flew out.

She suspected that her thoughts were being eavesdropped on by Chijuro.

However, Chijuro did not seem to succeed or completely succeed.

Zifu directly blocked his prying.

Before taking the Nine-Transformation Bone-Changing Pill, the Purple Palace only occupied an area in the core of the sea of ​​consciousness.

After taking the Bone-changing Pill, the Purple Palace expanded rapidly, filling the entire sea of ​​consciousness. The Purple Palace is the sea of ​​consciousness, and the sea of ​​consciousness is the Purple Palace.

To steal her thoughts is like stealing from the Purple Mansion.

Even the Emperor of Heaven could not realize that Zifu had already deduced the "method to kill Ge Qing by force" in advance. Could Chijuro be stronger than the Emperor of Heaven?
But if you can avoid taking risks, don't take them.

It is more risky to gamble with the Emperor of Heaven on God's will, but there is no choice.

She didn't mean to say "even God can't protect me".

Normally, she is very cautious in her words and actions.

It was just that before the murderous aura of the soldiers in The Investiture of the Gods was purified, she was too excited and "slipped into her tongue" and said what was in her heart.

"What I mean is that the prince is of noble status, and we should take the initiative to visit him." Aunt Liu said.

After a pause, she said thoughtfully, "But you are right. No matter what the prince chooses, Hongxiufang should at least show a grand reception."

——That’s not what I meant, but it’s good that you think so.

Xiao Yu said: "If you plan to host Prince Xianzhi in a grand manner, you must prepare two venues.

A public venue to let him feel your sincere hospitality.

Another private meeting place, let me have a private chat with him."

"Well, you've thought it through very carefully." Aunt Liu thought for a moment and said, "In that case, you can come back with me.

After returning to Tianmen Town, I first went to Faneng Temple to ask the prince what he thought.

If he is willing to do me the honor, I will naturally do my best to satisfy him.

If he doesn't want to make any trouble, then you can go to the Honeng Temple to meet him tomorrow."

Evening, Honnōji Temple.

Li Xianzhi walked into the Zen temple and said to the short-haired monk who was reading Buddhist scriptures on the cushion with a smile: "Master, Liu San is so kind that he must prepare a grand banquet for me. You can go with me tomorrow."

Chijuro had a conflicted expression and said, "My Lord, I think I am not too particular about trivial matters, but is it too much to go to Hongxiufang?"

He was not only a monk, but also a famous monk in Shu State. His appearance in Hongxiufang would really damage his reputation.

"It's not Hongxiufang. The banquet is held on the Qingshui River pleasure boat."

Li Xianzhi sighed and explained, “Lei Zhen from the Tianmen Society will also be there.

Master, you know that last year I recruited many volunteers in Tianmen Town and formed a "land defense group" to harass the grain transport team of the 36-nation coalition forces.

Lei Zhen was the first to respond. He was not afraid of risks and personally brought his son and hundreds of disciples to follow me into the battle.

Only one in ten of those who returned survived, and he himself was defeated by the 'Purple-faced Hammer Master' Pei Youqing with his 'Hunyuan Qi Pill'.

Originally, I still had some hope of becoming a human immortal, but now that I have failed to re-condense the Qi Pill, not only is my immortal path hopeless, but even my life is at risk. Alas, I still do not intend to get involved in the internal affairs of the Tianmen Society.

Now he has come forward to make a statement and protect his son Lei Tianyang's life, which can be regarded as fulfilling the friendship between the comrades in arms."

Chijuro nodded slightly, "If it's just a gathering on the Qingshui River pleasure boat, I can go too."

After a pause, he hesitated and said, "Your Highness, even if I go, I am not sure that I can hear Yu Fengxian's voice.

The last time the heavenly soldiers descended to the mortal world, I was also there and met her face to face. It seems that there is a fierce tiger as the main god, guarding her spiritual sea of ​​consciousness. "

Li Xianzhi said: "But you also said that it was just an accidental inspiration at that time, and you didn't intentionally use telepathy to eavesdrop on her thoughts.

If you are prepared and she has not yet gathered the fierce tiger spirit in her spiritual sea of ​​consciousness, there will definitely be no problem."

Chijuro said: "No one wants to be eavesdropped. She has seen my methods, so she must be very wary of me. She will only push the fierce tiger's will to the limit in advance. How could she take the initiative to withdraw her defense and let me use my magic to spy on her mind?"

Li Xianzhi shook his head and said, "I haven't met her in person, and I haven't talked to her yet. I'm not sure what she thinks. Master, you can just act accordingly when the time comes."

"Adapt to circumstances?" Chijuro frowned and said, "Your Highness, don't you have any rules in mind? What does the prince mean? What do you want to tell him?"

"Master, you still don't know about my father's condition?" Li Xianzhi asked.

Chi Jiu Luo shook his head and said, "I only know that the prince is injured, but I don't know why he was injured, how serious his injury was, what the injury has to do with Yu Fengxian, etc."

Li Xianzhi suspected that the old monk was not telling the truth.

The attack on Prince Qinghe was no small matter in itself.

The emergence of the "Black Dragon River Immortal Palace Relics", the root cause of the serious injury to Prince Qinghe, was a major event that shocked the immortal cultivation world in the Xisha region.

It is normal for ordinary people not to know about this, but how could the abbot of Faneng Temple, who is in charge of Buddhist affairs in Western Shu, not know about such a major event?
"Master, don't you know about the ancient Dragon Palace at the bottom of the Black Dragon River at the foot of Nanping Mountain?" Li Xianzhi asked with a doubtful look.

Chi Jiu Luo smiled bitterly and said, "There is a legend about the ancient Dragon Palace at the foot of Nanping Mountain. I heard about it decades ago.

I also know that the prince has a connection with the ancient Dragon Palace.

At any other time, I would have probably received the relevant news already.

But recently, angels from heaven have descended, and those who are interested have closed their doors and only meditated at home, not caring about the outside world. "

Li Xianzhi nodded suddenly and said, "The legend of the ancient Dragon Palace is true. Just two days ago, a wisp of auspicious light and mist suddenly gushed out from the Nanping Mountain Grotto that is connected to the underground water vein of the Black Dragon River."

"So the Dragon Palace has been born? Your Highness has finally waited, uh, has Your Highness obtained your destiny?"

Chijiuluo originally wanted to congratulate Prince Qinghe for getting his wish.

But when he saw the prince's gloomy face and thought of the fact that Prince Qinghe was now seriously injured and bedridden, he knew in his heart that the ending would not be good.

“To be honest with you, Master, my father was not blessed enough to enter the ancient dragon's mansion. As soon as he dived into the underground cave, he was washed out by an icy undercurrent and couldn't go in at all.” Li Xianzhi said helplessly.

Chijuro was puzzled and asked, "It shouldn't be like this. Your Li family, especially your father, is indeed predestined with the Ancient Dragon Palace. It's not just an ordinary fate. Your Highness should be the master of the Dragon Palace, and even eventually command the Black Dragon River!"

Li Xianzhi stood up, bowed three times to the old monk, and said: "Xianzhi came to Tianmen Town this time to meet Yu Fengxian just for the sake of convenience. The main purpose is to ask the master to come out and help my father."

Chijiuluo's eyes flickered, he stood up and supported Li Xianzhi, saying: "Your Highness, I have been in Tianmen Town for forty years, and have always been taken care of and trusted by the prince.

I have never dared to forget the kindness of the prince and the Li family.

If the prince has an order, just say it directly, no need for such a grand ceremony."

The old monk agreed so straightforwardly that Li Xianzhi not only did not show any joy, but instead felt a little disappointed.

——Father, is it really good to try all kinds of treatments when you are desperate? Wanshou Mountain is the Taiyi Xuanmen, which is not the same as Western Buddhism!
Li Xianzhi sighed in his heart, but smiled and said a few words of thanks.

"Master, although my father did not enter the Ancient Dragon Palace, after bathing in the auspicious light of the Dragon Palace, he had a feeling that he was missing something important."

Chijuro pondered and said, "Your Majesty, you are missing out on a chance to become an immortal that you should have obtained long ago?"

Li Xianzhi nodded solemnly, "That should be it."

Chijiuluo understood that Li Jingyu knew that he had "lost" a chance to become an immortal, but he didn't know what the key opportunity was or where it was now, so he wanted him to help calculate it.

"Young Master, have you ever been to Xianyun Temple? When it comes to the art of divination alone, Taoist Yunqing is much better than me," he asked.

Li Xianzhi was young after all, and could not hide his thoughts. Upon hearing this, a trace of embarrassment appeared on his face.

"I have seen it. Taoist Yun Qing said, 'Fate is determined by heaven, don't force it.'"

Chijuro said slowly: "Nature comes from heaven, but destiny is determined by man. It is also said that 'Heaven moves with vigor, and the gentleman strives to improve himself'. How can you easily give up the opportunity that belongs to you?"

He was an old monk, and at this time "Nature comes from Heaven and destiny is determined by man" is a famous saying in Taoist scriptures.

A person's original nature and talent are given by God, but a person's destiny is determined by his own efforts and choices.

Taoism emphasizes tranquility and inaction, but Taoism never says not to work hard.

"Heaven moves with vigor and the gentleman should constantly strive to improve himself" has almost the same meaning.

Of course, when Chijuro quoted Taoist classics, it was not that he could not say the same thing using Buddhist theories. He was just targeting the dog meat Taoist's identity as a "Taoist disciple."

"Master, what you said makes sense!" This time the joy on Li Xianzhi's face was very sincere.

"Is the ancient Dragon Palace still in the underground undercurrent in the Nanping Mountain Grottoes?" asked Chijiuluo.

Li Xianzhi shook his head and said, "The Immortal Palace only appeared for less than half an hour before the glow faded and the auspicious signs disappeared.

But my father is very sure that this is just the beginning, and it will appear frequently in the Heilong River Basin in the future."

Chijuro asked again: "Does your Highness have a feeling what the missing opportunity is? Do you have a general direction to look for it?"

Li Xianzhi understood that the more useful clues there were, the easier it would be to divine and the higher the accuracy would be.

He leaned close to the old monk's ear and whispered faintly, like a mosquito moaning, "When he was washed out by the undercurrent, he vaguely saw a golden carp spitting bubbles at him."

"Is the golden carp an illusion or reality?" asked Chijuro.

"I'm not sure. My father felt it was very real, but that situation was more like a hint." Li Xianzhi said.

Chijuro silently used the magical power of Buddhism, closed his eyes and calculated secretly for a while, but got nothing. It seemed that Li Jingyu's chance to connect with the Ancient Dragon Palace was cut off?

It shouldn’t be!

Li Jingyu was supposed to be the master of Dragon Palace. This was destiny and the blessing left by Li family’s ancestors!

(End of this chapter)