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The Great Thunder Temple is bathed in the light of Buddha.

The Buddhas are seated above, and to the side are the eighteen familiar Arhats, some sitting and some lying down.

There are also Bodhisattvas such as Manjushri and Samantabhadra.

The fat monk with a head full of bumps at the very top is the Buddha of this world.

"I have met the Buddha."

I came here today with a "what do I have to lose?" attitude, so he was very friendly.

When I was just a nobody, I received a lot of help from others, and I should always be grateful for what I have.

"Your Majesty, please sit." The Buddha chuckled and gestured for Tan Wenjie to sit down.

Positioned among the Bodhisattvas, above all the Arhats and Sangharama, it's a standard first-row VIP spot in the inner area.

Tan Wenjie raised an eyebrow, did not refuse, and plopped down on the prayer mat, adopting an attitude of listening attentively with his palms facing upwards. He would dare to sit even if the Buddha himself raised his buttocks and gave up his lotus throne.

The black bear spirit who came with him could not hide his excitement. He lay down behind Tan Wenjie, straining his ears so as not to miss any of the key and exquisite parts.

When the black bear spirit's beady black eyes swept over the "animals" present, it couldn't help but raise its chin.

Aside from the great golden eagle overlooking everything beside Buddha, there were those capturing dragons on one side and those subduing tigers on the other; none of them could compare to his own position.

The saints took their seats, and the sermon began.

You are listening to the Buddha preach; your understanding of Buddhist teachings is extremely high.

A third eye appeared between Tan Wenjie's eyebrows. This was the power of the Black Rakshasa in the world of "Ji Gong", as well as the part of him who was conferred the title of Demon-Subduing Arhat, the Venerable Weiling.

Many Buddhas noticed the changes in Tan Wenjie and were amazed.

Almost all of them had heard of Tan Wenjie's great name. Over the past thousand years, he has caused quite a stir, from carrying mountains to chase the sun and making a ruckus in the Heavenly Palace to saving the Weak Water and being conferred the title of gods.

No one expected that this third-generation disciple of Jade Void Palace would possess such innate wisdom.

The Buddha looked at Tan Wenjie and said, "I once asked Jin Chanzi if he knew how to smile while holding up a flower, but he fled to the East. I wonder if Your Majesty would be willing to give it a try?"

"Please enlighten me, Buddha."

He's not afraid of being tricked into becoming a bodhisattva by Lingshan. He has so many titles; he can use multiple identities to do part-time jobs without any psychological burden.

A divine flower fell and floated down in front of Tan Wenjie.

[Udumbara Flower: The flower from which Buddha attained enlightenment with a smile, containing the Buddha's great power; understanding it reveals infinite mysteries and secrets; Note: This is an extremely special entrance ticket to a secret realm; using it will take you to a special world.]

Tan Wenjie reached out and grabbed the Udumbara flower.

This must be the check that Buddha wanted to cash for himself.

In his opinion, it would be best to pack it up and take it with him. After all, even Jin Chanzi couldn't understand it and ran away. Tan Wenjie believed that his understanding of Buddhism was still far behind that of Jin Chanzi.

But this is Mount Ling, the monks' own territory. Even if he were alone, let alone with Sun Wukong, Nezha, and Yang Jian, they still wouldn't be able to break out.

He closed his eyes and silently used the secret realm entrance ticket.

[Discovering a Special Secret Realm: The Sequel to Journey to the West]

[Consumption: 1 Udumbara Flower, 30 Vitality]

Three hundred years after the Journey to the West ended and the Buddha passed away, a demon occupied Mount Ling and proclaimed himself "Buddha Wutian." Wutian claimed that the Buddha would return in thirty-three years through reincarnation, gather seventeen relics, and return to the Three Realms. A struggle surrounding the Three Realms and the seventeen relics began.

【One Thought Leads to Demonic Behavior (Required): Help "Wutian" obtain the seventeen relics and achieve final victory; Quest Completion Reward: Wutian Black Lotus *1】

[Achieving Buddhahood in One Thought (Optional 2): ​​Help the Buddha obtain seventeen relics and achieve final victory; Reward for completion: Buddha Relic *1]

【I Want to Become an Immortal (Optional 1): Make a name for yourself in the Three Realms and Six Paths (0%/100%); Reward for completing the task: 10000 Magic Coins】

[Righteous Path Guardian/Black Lotus Messenger (Optional 2): ​​Successfully joins a faction, and the relationship with the opposing faction is changed to "Hate" by default. Reward for completing the task: 1000 Magic Coins]

[Collecting Relics (Optional 3): Collect relics using your own power. Each relic will increase your reputation in the Three Realms by an additional 10%. Currently collected: 0]

[You fell before I even exerted myself (Optional 4): Unrivaled in the world, the calamity is the perfect time to show off your power. Use whatever means necessary to defeat as many masters from both the righteous and evil sides as possible; Reward: Special buff "Loot (small chance to increase the drop rate of items, equipment, weapons, etc. when defeating enemies)"]

[Identity: Heavenly General]

[You are a celestial soldier diligently guarding the gates of Heaven, possessing considerable strength. However, since Tang Sanzang and his disciples embarked on their journey to the West, a long period of peace has passed.]

Without a second thought, Tan Wenjie immediately activated his Golden Wheel of Merit to create a new identity.

At the same time, the Buddhas in Mount Ling saw a golden wheel of merit emitting golden light appear behind Tan Wenjie's head, and their expressions changed slightly.

Such merit cannot be obtained by simply eating incense in a temple every day and helping believers solve their troubles; it would take saving at least hundreds of millions of people to accumulate.

I used to think that Tan Dijun was overrated, but now that I've met him, I know that his reputation is well-deserved.

Merit is indeed very beneficial, but there are not many people at the scene who can match the amount of merit performed by Tan Wenjie, and they just can't understand what merit has to do with comprehending the Buddha's smile while holding up a flower.

They simply waited quietly as the Udumbara flower fully bloomed in Tan Wenjie's hands.

At the same time, they also saw that the golden wheel behind Tan Wenjie's head had dimmed.

What seemed like only a blink of an eye had actually left Tan Wenjie sweating profusely.

"Finally, a good identity has been refreshed. Fortunately, I have many followers and I do a lot of good deeds, so my merit reserves can keep up."

[Identity: Captain of the Qiao Family Guards. You are a highly skilled individual hired by Master Qiao at a high salary. Your usual responsibility is to accompany Young Master Qiao Ling'er and protect his safety.]

If she were just an ordinary bodyguard, it would be impossible for her to use up all of Tan Wenjie's merits, especially since Qiao Ling'er is the reincarnation of Buddha.

With him by his side, demons, gods, and Buddhas alike would all flock to him.

When Tan Wenjie opened his eyes again, he was sitting in a chair, dressed in a smart outfit, with a large knife at his waist.

He held his breath to control his magical power so that he didn't leak out and made himself look no different from an ordinary person.

Now we live in the post-Journey to the West era, where the power of all the gods and Buddhas has increased, and Wutian is coming on strong, so his strength should not be underestimated.

As for who Tan Wenjie would choose to side with, he really didn't have any particular ideas.

As can be seen from "Journey to the West: The Sequel", the gods and Buddhas in heaven have long been rotten to the core. Taking this opportunity to carry out a major purge would be very beneficial. He was not interested in joining Wutian, because Wutian's side consisted of traitors and minor demons, who were too low-class.

However, it is obvious that Wutian is incompetent as a leader. But he is also soft-hearted. His subordinates have accomplished nothing along the way, yet they have never been punished.

Working people all like this kind of considerate boss.

Even if we take a step back and assume that Wutian had a talent like the famous detective Sun Wukong under his command, Buddha probably wouldn't have returned for another 30,000 years.

Tan Wenjie is capable of doing this job, but he strongly dislikes having incompetent teammates.

A handsome young man jogged over: "Brother Tan, Brother Tan."

"Ling'er, are you going out?" Tan Wenjie nodded and asked.

Although he was a guard in the Qiao family, he was not a servant, and the entire Qiao family treated him with great courtesy.

"I've been idle at home for too long." Qiao Ling'er nodded.

"I will go with you."

"There's no need to trouble you to follow me every time, Brother Tan. I'm just taking a walk around the city; there won't be any danger."

“I’m not afraid of ordinary dangers, but I’m afraid you’ll be kidnapped by a female bandit and taken to the mountains to give birth to a little bandit.”

In the sequel to Journey to the West, Sun Wukong is the busiest character. He is always either fighting in bizarre ways or solving cases. The people around him are either useless or spies.

In contrast, Ling'er, the reincarnation of Buddha, did nothing but flirt with women along the way. He flirted with mortals, fairies, and female ghosts, taking them all with him. Later, he conferred the title of Bodhisattva upon his confidantes and kept them on Mount Ling.

The Monkey King is exhausted, while the Buddha is enjoying himself.

I wonder if they could accept the handsome young man in front of them turning into a fat monk with a head full of pimples.

Qiao Ling'er was a little embarrassed: "Brother Tan, please stop joking."

"Hahaha."

Seeing that they were about to leave, some people from the Qiao family immediately tried to follow, but Tan Wenjie raised his hand to stop them: "I will protect Ling'er, you can rest at home."

"Yes, Master Tan!" The servants nodded repeatedly.

It's exactly what I wanted. Qiao Ling'er is a kind-hearted person who usually likes to help the poor. Not only does she give money, but she also likes to do physical labor. How much work can a delicate young master do? In the end, it's always the other way around.

To outsiders, they were wealthy servants of the Qiao family, living a life of luxury and indulgence, but in reality, they were no different from laborers.

Qiao Ling'er breathed a sigh of relief as only the two of them went out together. He was the apple of his family's eye and felt very uncomfortable being watched over. Today, with only Tan Wenjie by his side, he felt much more relaxed.

"Brother Tan, what are you singing?"

Tan Wenjie hummed: "I want to become an immortal, to be as happy as the heavens, to conjure up myths that will spread in the wind~"

"A melody I've never heard before," Qiao Ling'er exclaimed in surprise, "but I can feel its magnificent power."

If we're talking about his favorite song from "Journey to the West: The Sequel," besides this one, there's another one.

"They are most likely to forget the poems of the ancients, and most disdainful of the sentiment of unrequited love."

……

Qiao Ling'er is indeed a kind person by nature. After going out, neighbors greeted her and people gave her gifts to express their gratitude. They were all people who had been helped by her.

Seeing that someone was having a hard time, Qiao Ling'er rolled up her sleeves and went to help.

Before long, Qiao Ling'er was covered in sweat, but she did not ask Tan Wenjie to come and help. Tan Wenjie found a place to sit down and cool off at a tea stall nearby.

He was planning his next move. He would definitely have to follow Qiao Ling'er, since she was practically feeding him the main plot; it would be a waste to let her go.

In addition, he wanted to complete those extra tasks and see for himself what Wu Tian's men were capable of.

"If my calculations are correct, Ling'er is now 18 years old. All the saints of the Three Realms have long since had their supernatural powers crippled and are all suppressed in the Netherworld. All the gods and Buddhas in the sky have become imposters." Tan Wenjie calculated in his heart, "If I rush to the Netherworld now and beat up all those experts from the Three Realms and Six Paths, I will definitely be able to complete the mission."

The temptation was too great, and there was no loss even if he failed; he admitted that he was very tempted.

That's how you complete a mission. To let your opponent fully recover before attacking is absolutely insane.

After a while, Qiao Ling'er finished her work and came over. Tan Wenjie poured her a bowl of cold tea.

"Brother Tan, thank you!" Qiao Ling'er took a big gulp of water, but choked and coughed.

Tan Wenjie reached out and gently patted his back to soothe him.

"Brother Tan, that's enough, your hands are too strong."

Qiao Ling'er dodged his slap, her cheeks flushing red with pain.

"You're quite physically fit. You'll want to train with me in martial arts."

"No, no," Qiao Ling'er shook her head repeatedly.

He never had the idea of ​​becoming a martial arts master.

The two were chatting when they suddenly saw a young scoundrel harassing a girl not far away.

Qiao Ling'er slammed her hand on the table.

"In broad daylight, under the clear sky!"

"Light... um?" Qiao Ling'er, who was about to open her mouth, turned her head in surprise to look at Tan Wenjie next to her. Why did he interrupt me, Brother Jie?

"Wait, don't worry, I'll give you the title of 'chasing girls'," Tan Wenjie said quietly to Qiao Ling'er as he stood up.

The woman being teased was Bai Lianhua, the leader of Fengtou Mountain stronghold, and it was also the first time they met when she became interested in Qiao Ling'er.

It's not that she's not pretty, but in Tan Wenjie's opinion, she's not attractive at all compared to Qiao Ling'er. He's had his fill of good food, and he's not interested in this kind of average romantic type.

Moreover, the white lotus here is not as beautiful as Xie Dajiao.

"Oh, isn't this the young master of the Qiao family?" The scoundrel turned around.

The other party had the audacity to act arrogantly, and was followed by six or seven wicked servants.

In a flash, they saw a series of "Ah!" and "Ouch!" cries, and the thugs were all lying face down on the ground with their butts sticking up.

Tan Wenjie stepped on the young thug's cheek with the sole of his shoe and gently patted the boy's cheek with the scabbard of his knife.

Even without using magic or superhuman strength, Tan Wenjie's martial arts skills are still unmatched.

"Who taught him to be such a superficial spoiled brat?"

They were all spoiled brats, and Tan Wenjie couldn't stand this kind of low-class bullying and oppression of men and women.

The real way to bully men and women is to make the other party so afraid that they obediently send their wife over, begging to be accepted.

"Spare me! Spare me!"

"get out."

Tan Wenjie kicked her so hard she rolled on the ground, then dusted off non-existent dust. As his gaze swept over Bai Lianhua, he noticed that her eyes were sparkling as she looked at him.

I almost forgot that my modeling skills are even better than Qiao Ling'er's.

"Young Master, I have rescued that young lady." Tan Wenjie turned around, bowed, clasped his hands, and respectfully reported to Qiao Ling'er.

Upon hearing Tan Wenjie's words, Bai Lianhua's gaze immediately shifted to Qiao Ling'er, her eyes sparkling once again.

Tan Wenjie, who had been watching this scene closely, couldn't help but sigh, "No wonder they are two people with a three-lifetime bond."

With his handsome looks, how could the seemingly innocent girl who rescued him from his slumber still mistake his good looks for an ordinary face and fall in love with Qiao Ling'er? Who would believe there was no script?

No wonder he's called Buddha; he even writes his own scripts for picking up girls, he's shameless.

"Girl, are you alright?" Qiao Ling'er asked.

"I don't need your help," Bai Lianhua said coldly.

Tan Wenjie: "..."

I think you're planning to play the "torture your husband for a while, then suffer the consequences of not being able to win him back" game.

He watched coldly from the sidelines.

The two sides couldn't agree on anything, and Bai Lianhua turned and left.

Qiao Ling'er didn't mind, because he never asked for anything in return for doing good deeds.

After this incident, the two lost their plans to wander around outside, and it just so happened that it was almost time for dinner.

Back at the Qiao residence, after entering the house, Tan Wenjie suddenly said:

"By the way, Ling'er, you've been studying since you were little, could you do me a favor?"

"What kind of help do you need? Brother Tan, please just tell me."

“We’re brothers who have been through thick and thin together, so calling me Brother Tan is too formal. From now on, just call me Brother Jie.”

"Brother Jack!"

"Whoosh~"

Being called "Brother Jie" by the reincarnation of Buddha is so delightful!

"Brother Jie? What exactly do you need my help with?"

“As you know, I practice martial arts. I have a martial arts manual, but my education level is not high. I have kept the manual for a long time but I still can’t understand it. So I want to ask you for help.” Tan Wenjie said in a serious tone, “This is a peerless martial art that I obtained from a top master. I only trust you. Please do not pass it on to anyone else.”

It felt good to be trusted, and he became even more determined to maintain that trust.

Seeing Tan Wenjie's solemn expression, Qiao Ling'er pursed her lips, widened her eyes, and nodded vigorously: "Brother Jie, don't worry, I will definitely not let anyone else see this manual. Even if I die, no one will see it!"

"Good brother." Tan Wenjie took out a booklet and placed it in Qiao Ling'er's hand. "I'm counting on you. I really can't think of anyone else in this world who can help me besides you."

Qiao Ling'er took the martial arts manual, glanced at it, and then asked incredulously, "Brother Jie, are you sure you didn't take the wrong one?"

"Of course it's true!"

"But this book is about 'Three Hundred Children's Songs'."

"I know, but that's just the surface; the real secret lies inside."

If anyone could truly understand "Three Hundred Children's Songs," Tan Wenjie believed only Buddha himself. Qiao Ling'er, the reincarnation of Buddha, was practically a Buddha herself, and would certainly be able to transform it into the "Great Sun Tathagata Sutra" more easily than Chen Xuanzang. (End of Chapter)