Catching Monsters

Chapter 307 The Son-in-Law is Back

"Madam, the son-in-law is back! The son-in-law is back!"

Wu Chi, still wrapped in bandages, ran excitedly into the back garden of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion with a joyful expression.

A storage room in the back garden has been vacated and renovated into a small Buddhist shrine.

Tao Yuelan was not a Buddhist, but recently, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion has been like a roller coaster, first with Xu Dingwu's betrayal.

Then his reputation was restored, and then a sorcerer attacked the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

As a result of this incident, Jiang Yun was arrested and imprisoned in the imperial prison.

Even Jiang Qiaoqiao was seriously injured and fell into a coma.

All these events made Tao Yuelan, who was not superstitious, have to be skeptical and spend money to bring a Buddha statue back to her residence.

After Jiang Yun was imprisoned in the imperial prison, Madam Tao Yuelan stayed in the Buddhist hall, chanting scriptures and praying that Buddha would bless Jiang Yun's safe return and that Jiang Qiaoqiao would recover soon.

At that moment, Tao Yuelan was in the Buddhist hall striking the wooden fish and chanting scriptures. Upon hearing Wu Chi's voice, she quickly put the wooden fish aside and hurried out of the Buddhist hall: "Jiang Yun is back?"

Wu Chi nodded emphatically, a look of joy on his face.

The two then quickly went to the living room.

It was already late at night. After Jiang Yun and Xu Suwen rushed back to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, they saw Tao Yuelan and Wu Chi arriving.

"Is Young Master Jiang alright?" Tao Yuelan circled around Jiang Yun with a somewhat anxious expression. Only after confirming that her future son-in-law was unharmed did she breathe a heavy sigh of relief.

Then Tao Yuelan instructed Wu Chi beside her: "Quickly, the young master must have suffered a lot in the prison and must be starving. Tell the kitchen to prepare a meal as soon as possible."

"Mother," Xu Suwen said with a smile, "Jiang Yun is eating much better in the prison than usual, so don't worry about him."

Upon hearing this, Wu Chi smiled and said, "Miss, Young Master Jiang, you may not know this, but Madam spent a lot of money to bring back a Buddha statue in order to pray for Buddha's blessing. She chants sutras and prays, hoping that Buddha will bless Young Master Jiang."

As he spoke, he subtly flattered her: "It seems that Madam's chanting of scriptures and prayers was not in vain, as Young Master Jiang has indeed returned safely."

Jiang Yun smiled awkwardly. The Buddha probably didn't have time to care about him; they weren't from the same system.

If Madam Tao really has this hobby, she should just bring back a statue of the Three Pure Ones next time.

Of course, Jiang Yun knew that Tao Yuelan meant well, so she nodded slightly and said, "Thank you, Aunt Tao, for your trouble."

Tao Yuelan shook her head slightly, but then sighed softly, as if she had thought of something and said, "I don't need to worry about you, but Qiaoqiao is still unconscious."

Jiang Yun also learned from Xu Suwen that Jiang Qiaoqiao had been brought back to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion from the Sanqing Temple.

The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion has many maids to take care of things, so the conditions are much better than at the Sanqing Temple.

Jiang Yun asked, "Auntie, where is Qiaoqiao?"

Tao Yuelan instructed Wu Chi, "Take Jiang Yun and Su Wen to see Qiaoqiao."

"I'll go to the Buddhist temple again and try my best to see if Buddha can bless Qiaoqiao to wake up soon."

When Jiang Qiaoqiao arrived at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, she initially shared a room with Xu Suwen. However, as Jiang Qiaoqiao grew older, Tao Yuelan arranged for her to live in a separate courtyard within the mansion.

When Jiang Yun and the others arrived, there were two maids, who were about the same age as Jiang Qiaoqiao, taking care of the unconscious Jiang Qiaoqiao inside the house.

"Miss, it's Steward Wu." The two maids hurriedly bowed upon seeing the newcomer.

Wu Chi smiled and nodded, then waved his hand and said, "You guys go out and rest for a while."

"Yes."

After the two maids left, Jiang Yun and Xu Suwen hurriedly came to Jiang Qiaoqiao's bedside.

Xiao Hei, on the other hand, was placed to the side and was also unconscious.

Jiang Yun reached out to check on Jiang Qiaoqiao, and found that there had been no change in her condition.

On the contrary, Xiao Hei's situation is worse. The evil energy in its body is turbid and chaotic. If no solution is found, Xiao Hei may not be able to wake up easily.

Xu Su, who was beside her, asked, "How is it?"

"Qiaoqiao is fine, it's Xiao Hei..."

Jiang Yun frowned. Qiaoqiao should be able to wake up smoothly, but after waking up, her lower body will be paralyzed.

The only hope for Jiang Qiaoqiao's successful recovery is Xiao Hei, who can cure all diseases.

However, Xiao Hei's current situation is not optimistic.

"I'll go to Puji Temple tonight to see if Master Miaode has a way to heal its injuries," Jiang Yun said in a deep voice.

As long as Xiao Hei can wake up, Jiang Qiaoqiao will naturally be safe and sound.

"Okay." Xu Suwen nodded slightly and said, "Then I'll stay here and keep Qiaoqiao company."

Ignoring the dark and windy night, Jiang Yun held Xiao Hei in his arms and set off for Puji Temple in the inner city.

Puji Temple wasn't far from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Jiang Yun used his magic to gather power in his legs and moved with incredible speed. In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he arrived at the foot of Puji Temple.

He carried Xiao Hei up the mountain under cover of darkness and soon arrived at the gate of Puji Temple.

However, it was already night, and the gates of Puji Temple were closed, so it was unlikely that anyone could easily enter.

Jiang Yun stepped forward, raised his hand and knocked on the door. After a short while, a young monk came out. He was wearing a blue kasaya, had a smile on his face, and put his hands together: "Amitabha, who is this benefactor?"

"I am Jiang Yun, a member of the Imperial Guard of the Eastern Garrison. I have urgent business to discuss with Master Miaode."

Upon hearing this, the monk hesitated for a moment and said, "Grandmaster Miaode should already be resting."

"Moreover, Grandmaster Uncle Miaode has not received any guests for a long time."

Jiang Yun took out a ten-tael silver note from his pocket and handed it over: "Please inform him. As for whether Master Miaode will see me or not, that is his business."

Upon hearing this, the little monk subtly took the silver note and coughed, "Then wait a moment." Watching the little monk turn and leave, Jiang Yun looked at Xiao Hei in his arms, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "Xiao Hei, you'd better wake up soon."

Not long after, the young monk came again and gestured for him to come in: "You're lucky. Your grandmaster hasn't gone to bed yet. Hearing that it's Benefactor Jiang, he invited you to come and sit down."

Upon entering Puji Temple, which was Jiang Yun's first time visiting in reality, it was not much different from the one in his dream.

The entire Puji Temple is built on this small mountain, with many temples on high platforms, and a pagoda behind it, with a large bell hanging on the top of the pagoda.

Soon, the young monk led Jiang Yun to a side room in the backyard of Puji Temple.

After opening the door, make a gesture of invitation.

The room was small and very simple, with just a bed, a futon, and a bookshelf; there were no tables or chairs.

Many Buddhist classics were placed upside down on the bookshelf.

At this moment, Master Miaode sat cross-legged on a futon, slowly opened his eyes, saw the visitor, and said with a smile, "Benefactor Jiang, what brings you here so late at night?"

Jiang Yun walked up to him, slowly sat down, and then took out the little black creature from his arms, saying, "Master Miaode, you are very knowledgeable. Could you please take a look and see if there is any way to heal this little evil creature's injuries?"

"what?"

Looking at the evil creature in Jiang Yun's arms, Master Miaode slowly said, "If I'm not mistaken, this should be Gugu, one of the Gugu and Pupu demons."

"Yes."

Master Miaode reached out and took Xiao Hei, saying in a deep voice, "According to the records, Gugu is a strange and evil creature in the world. Its evil power can be used to heal injuries and save people. It is immune to all diseases. No matter how serious the injury, as long as there is still breath, it can save people's lives."

"Logically speaking, it shouldn't be injured like this, right?"

Soon, Master Miaode used his magic to examine Xiao Hei's injuries.

After examining the creature, Master Miaode's gaze fell on Jiang Yun, and he said, "Was this Gugu's injury caused by a third-grade demon?"

"Yes." Jiang Yun nodded and asked, "Does the master have a way to cure it?"

After a moment of silence, Master Miaode slowly rose, went to the bookshelf, and began searching through the many classic texts on it.

He opened and examined each book one by one.

Finally, Master Miaode found a book called "Buddhist Exorcism".

He opened the book and slowly said, "Only our Buddhist community, with its compassion, has had eminent monks who left behind secret methods for treating injuries caused by evil spirits."

"However, it seems that it will take some time to cure it."

At this point, Master Miaode said, "It will probably take between half a month and a month."

"It's good that it can be cured." Jiang Yun breathed a sigh of relief.

Master Miaode raised his eyebrows slightly, then chuckled and sat back down on the futon: "Although we monks are supposed to be compassionate, saving lives is, in principle, our duty."

"but……"

Master Miaode paused at this point.

Jiang Yun understood the implied meaning and asked, "Master, if you have the means, please speak frankly."

Master Miaode chuckled and said, "Commander Jiang is indeed a straightforward man. There are quite a few believers at Changxin Temple now, and I've heard that Commander Jiang is holding a considerable share of the profits behind the scenes?"

"Master Miaode wants money?" Jiang Yun looked at the other party with some doubt.

With Master Miaode's strength and cultivation, he shouldn't be someone who lacks money, right?
Master Miaode waved his hand gently: "Commander Jiang thinks too highly of me."

“Our Puji Temple has plenty of money.”

"I've heard that the Yuanhu Auction House will be auctioning something called a meteorite tomorrow night, and I'm quite interested in it."

"Tomorrow, perhaps Commander Jiang could lead the monks from our temple to join in the fun."

"If it's our Puji Temple, and we're short a bit of money, then Commander Jiang can make up the difference."

Jiang Yun's heart stirred slightly. Hearing this condition, he asked, "Master Miaode, what if even with my money, it's still not enough?"

Master Miaode said with a smile, "As long as Commander Jiang does his best, this old monk will be grateful and help you cure this little evil spirit."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun's heart sank slightly, and he couldn't help but ask, "Master Miaode, since you are also interested in meteorites, could you please enlighten me?"

"What exactly is this meteorite?"

Master Miaode smiled upon hearing this, but immediately shook his head: "This old monk doesn't know either."

Jiang Yun narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "Master Miaode, you are mistaken. If you don't know what this thing is, why would you bother to pay attention to it?"

Master Miaode said calmly, "As far as I know, those who will attend the auction tomorrow include, but are not limited to, the Imperial Palace, the Demon Clan, numerous academies, and even many forces outside the capital who have entered the capital."

"The most outrageous thing is that Qingfeng Temple is reportedly selling land to raise money. It seems that Qingfeng Temple is going to go all out to compete for this meteorite."

"I don't know what this thing is used for, but everyone wants it, so this meteorite must be something special."

"Since it's a treasure, Puji Temple should also try to win it."

After saying this, Master Miaode showed a sincere smile.

Hearing this, Jiang Yun nodded slightly. He also estimated in his mind that it had cost him about 10,000 taels of silver and gold when he broke through to the third-grade Celestial Master realm.

He still had gold worth 20,000 taels of silver in his possession.

That's about all the money.

He couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "Master Miaode, I wonder how much money Puji Temple is prepared to donate?"

Master Miaode said calmly, "Thirty thousand taels of silver! If that's not enough, then Commander Jiang will have to make up the difference."

(End of this chapter)