Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 467 The Mysterious Words Dissolve, the Zen Master Entrusts His Last Affairs

"Master Xu is indeed a man of great talent. Please take a seat," the magistrate said indifferently after meeting Xu Jing.

Xu Jingnian knew this was a warning and quickly said, "With all these gentlemen here, how could Jingnian dare to sit here?"

The magistrate was very satisfied with Xu Jingnian's attitude, so he said, "This place is a Buddhist site and protects the Dharma, so it is a different matter. Please sit down and let's talk."

After hearing this, Xu Jingnian finally sat down.

Upon seeing this, Zen Master Wende also spoke up: "Master Xu, this old monk has vowed to undertake the construction, and I am grateful for your kind donation."

“Of course, of course,” Xu Jingnian replied immediately.

After exchanging pleasantries with all parties, Zen Master Wende began the consecration ceremony.

The process took nearly an hour to complete.

Then came the vegetarian feast provided by Jiangtian Temple. Although there was no meat, the taste was indeed very good.

It wasn't until the afternoon that Zen Master Wende saw everyone off from the temple, but he kept Xu Jingnian behind.

Chu Danqing hadn't left yet; he was still waiting for Zen Master Wende's explanation.

Zen Master Wende led them to the inner hall.

Xu Jingnian then asked, "What teachings does the Zen Master have? Please tell me quickly, as I need to go home."

“I see a demonic aura about Master Xu’s face. He must be bewitched by a demon. If you can wake up and break free, I will protect you from all harm.” Zen Master Wende revealed this information right away.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jingnian laughed and said, "There are no monsters or demons around me."

"It is indeed your wife, Bai Zhenniang, and your maid, Biqing'er," Zen Master Wende said directly, without any politeness.

These words made Xu Jingnian's face darken, and he immediately said bluntly, "My wife is virtuous, capable, and kind-hearted. How could she possibly be a monster!"

“I know you are deluded and will not easily awaken.” As he spoke, Zen Master Wende uttered a Buddhist chant: “Zha!”

The sound wasn't loud, but it sounded like thunder to Xu Jingnian.

This Buddhist chant dispelled the confusion in Xu Jingnian's heart.

A sparkle rose in his eyes, and his expression gradually returned to its original state.

"Let me tell you the story of Bai Zhenniang in detail. She was originally..." Zen Master Wende immediately explained the whole story to Xu Jingnian.

Xu Jingnian, who had recovered by now, listened attentively.

"Later, you met again at Hidden Pearl Lake, found a dilapidated shrine, performed illusion magic to get married, and then..." Zen Master Wende explained the cause and effect, and now he told the consequences.

Based on his memory, Xu Jingnian pieced together the various reasons little by little in his mind.

Upon further reflection, I realized how incredibly stupid I had become, failing to notice such a glaring flaw.

What Canglong, what General?

This is truly spreading rumors and misleading the public.

“This disciple is ignorant and foolish, I beg the Zen Master to save me,” Xu Jingnian hurriedly said.

My life is indeed much better than before, but the problem is that ever since I married Bai Zhenniang, I have been plagued by disasters, both big and small.

Take those three treasures for example, the Chai family has not given up yet, and revenge is already on its way.

He knew Bai Zhenniang meant well, but his mortal body couldn't withstand such kindness; he would easily die.

Not to mention letting him continue to share a bed with a monster.

“Master Xu was a virtuous man for seven lifetimes and also a pure yang being for seven lifetimes. Therefore, he came here to enlighten you. If you cultivate diligently, you will surely be destined to join the ranks of immortals in this life,” Zen Master Wende said.

Before Xu Jingnian could speak, Chu Danqing interrupted and asked, "What about the seventh generation?"

Three times seven equals twenty-one. Zen Master Wende only spoke of fourteen generations, which is seven generations short.

Zen Master Wende didn't care that Chu Danqing knew these things, and just assumed that it was Tongxuan Immortal who revealed them, so he said: "Naturally, it is the waxing and waning of the moon and the overflowing of water, resulting in a seven-life misfortune."

"That's why this old monk came here to ferry you across."

When Xu Jingnian heard about the seven generations of bad luck, his face turned green.

No wonder I'm so unlucky; I ran into a monster who was trying to repay a debt of gratitude.

He wished he had never met Bai Zhenniang.

Without the word "confusion" in his mind, Xu Jingnian was naturally able to distinguish between good and bad.

Don't be fooled by how good things are now. What will happen after the other person gives birth to his child, repays his kindness, and leaves?

Judging from the other party's previous actions, it's clear that they were simply using him as a tool to achieve immortality.

Once success is achieved, they will leave without hesitation.

In the end, he'll only be left with a mess, while the other party will simply walk away and ascend to immortality.

But things are different now. Zen Master Wende said that if he were to receive enlightenment, he would be able to join the ranks of immortals in this lifetime.

Rather than getting entangled with snake demons in the mortal realm, wouldn't it be better to retreat into a monastery and cultivate diligently, so that one day you can ascend to the immortal realm?

“This disciple is willing to take refuge in the Three Jewels, please guide me, Zen Master.” Xu Jingnian immediately knelt down.

"Very well, very well." Zen Master Wende smiled and said, "It's just that your worldly ties are not yet severed, and if you are ordained now, your six senses may not be pure."

"Once that snake demon comes up the mountain, and you sever all ties with her, I will then ordain you as a monk. What do you say?"

Xu Jingnian couldn't understand it, but since Zen Master Wende said so, he naturally believed it.

"We will follow your advice, Master," Xu Jingnian said.

These days, don't think that being a monk is a bad idea.

If he were to enter Jiangtian Temple and become a disciple of Zen Master Wende, he would be a legitimate monk with a formal ordination certificate.

It's something most people can't even ask for.

“I will have someone take Master Xu to rest first. When the snake demon arrives, I will invite Master Xu out again. What do you think?” Zen Master Wende said. “If the snake demon isn’t with you, Master, what will happen?” Xu Jingnian hesitated for a moment before saying.

Zen Master Wende smiled and said, "Don't worry, Master Xu, this is a peaceful place. This snake demon can't do anything."

With Master Wende's words, Xu Jingnian went to rest.

Xu Jingnian was indeed tired today, after all, he had to keep his guard up the whole time.

Whether it was during the consecration ceremony or at the banquet afterwards, everyone who came was a well-known local figure, and he was definitely going to try to make friends with them.

He had been concentrating intently for several hours during this exchange, and it would be a lie to say he wasn't tired.

After the other party left, Chu Danqing asked, "Master, what are you up to?"

“Master Xu is a born Buddhist, and should practice Zen,” Zen Master Wende replied.

"That doesn't seem right. I don't think so." Chu Danqing felt there was more to the story, but Zen Master Wende didn't lie, and Xu Jingnian was most likely a born Buddhist.

But just because the other party doesn't lie doesn't mean they have to tell everything; they can choose not to reveal what they don't want to disclose.

Just like Yang Qianyuan, a section of it was missing.

When faced with Chu Danqing's question, Zen Master Wende simply smiled and did not answer.

This also fulfilled Chu Danqing's idea.

"With the impending calamity, has Layman Chu decided what to do?" Zen Master Wende asked.

Chu Danqing's eyes narrowed when he heard the words "killing calamity".

"What is a killing calamity?" Chu Danqing asked in return.

Zen Master Wende made some calculations with his hands, and then said, "This old monk does not know either, but this old monk's journey is to forge a calamity."

"Master Xu and Bai Zhenniang are the ones destined for this calamity. The calamity is not on this old monk, but on these two."

"Therefore, this old monk has made it clear that Master Xu's worldly ties are not yet severed."

Chu Danqing understood what he meant; the other party was just a trigger, and he didn't know exactly how to blow him up.

"And what about me? Am I a variable?" Chu Danqing asked again.

“Yes, Layman Chu is a variable,” Zen Master Wende said. “The Five Ghosts, the Dragon and Phoenix Children, the Plague Ghost, and even the alms-giving, all these matters have changed because of Layman Chu’s involvement.”

"This is what led to the calamity of slaughter; the original calamity was not such a monstrous one."

"It's just a tangled mess."

After being told this by Zen Master Wende, Chu Danqing fell silent.

Then, upon closer reflection, he realized that this murderous calamity had absolutely nothing to do with him.

“The Zen Master is wrong. I am doing good deeds. Am I supposed to just stand by and watch these demons and monsters wreak havoc on the world?” Chu Danqing said in a deep voice. “If that’s the case, I think this calamity doesn’t need a master to create it.”

"I can overturn it myself, at worst I'll slaughter them until the blood flows like a river."

Chu Danqing couldn't stand these bastards.

As for doing good deeds but ending up with bad results? That's still better than doing bad things in a seemingly respectable way.

“You flatter me, Layman Chu,” Zen Master Wende said, grabbing Chu Danqing who was about to leave. “There’s no need for you to trouble yourself with this matter.”

"This old monk only wants to ask Layman Chu to do something."

Chu Danqing turned around and said, "Please speak, Master."

"When the calamity strikes, whoever wreaks havoc on the human world, Layman Chu shall kill them without any hesitation." After saying this, Zen Master Wende paused and added, "Even if it is this old monk or a celestial being, Layman Chu shall kill them without hesitation."

Chu Danqing was genuinely surprised to hear Zen Master Wende say such a thing.

"Okay." Chu Danqing agreed, then changed the subject: "I will do my best."

He could only do his best; after all, he couldn't really fight those gods.

It is now certain that these deities possess combat power similar to Schrödinger's cat, and their methods are also highly illogical.

The simplest point is that Bai Zhenniang was actually able to make a package for Lu Tong.

However, He Tong was able to easily kill Bai Zhenniang.

In terms of spiritual attainment, the two children, Deer and Crane, were no different.

The fighting force looks quite chaotic.

Just like the Zen Master Wende in front of us, he is most likely a deity, but now he looks like a mortal.

The fact that he even allowed Chu Danqing to kill him means that Zen Master Wende could indeed be killed by Chu Danqing, but it doesn't mean that Zen Master Wende was weak.

Many contradictions are common in classical mythology.

So those history and mythology departments, while powerful when they are strong, also encounter all sorts of messy things.

For example, a single prophecy can lead to a disastrous outcome, such as Pang Tong's death at Luofeng Slope in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which is a classic example.

Or perhaps it's the stone tablet in the Demon-Subduing Hall of the Water Margin that opens when floods occur.

“Then I would be grateful if you would not hold back, Layman Chu.” Zen Master Wende said softly, “Layman, please go and rest. When Bai Zhenniang arrives, I will have someone invite you to come.”

After agreeing, Chu Danqing left.

In fact, he had a guess in his heart that Zen Master Wende might know how serious things were about to happen.

I am prepared to die.

However, he was caught up in the situation, so he was blinded by his own involvement.

That's how the story of entrusting Chu Danqing came about.

"Alas, the grace of enlightenment must be repaid in this lifetime." Zen Master Wende watched Chu Danqing's departing figure and said softly, "This calamity will end here in Jinjiang Prefecture."

(End of this chapter)