The head master has a new female apprentice

Chapter 290 I have never seen such a shameless person! (6k)

After glancing at Jueming, Zhou Qing recalled the note his senior master had taken out when the various peaks were discussing things together that day.

Then he asked, "The first question is, how do we unlock the lock of obsession?"

Upon hearing this, Jueming immediately looked at Zhou Qing.

Is this how you do it? You're supposed to have a connection with Buddhism, so why are you testing Buddhist disciples with a question posed by this humble monk?
Well then, this humble monk is also very curious about what answer the Buddhist disciple will give to this.

Everyone else's eyes also turned to look.

The child tilted his head and pondered for a moment before saying in a clear voice, "No lock, no solution; obsession is inherently empty."

Zhou Qing and everyone else present, including Kong Chan, were completely bewildered and didn't quite understand.

Jueming's eyes suddenly lit up, and he even trembled with excitement.

"Wonderful! Wonderful indeed! There is no lock or solution, attachment is inherently empty! Buddhist disciples break through attachment with non-thought, and see their true nature with emptiness and clarity. Such wisdom is truly unprecedented!"

Jueming said excitedly.

The Buddhist disciple looked only five or six years old, yet he possessed a profound understanding of Buddhism far beyond his years.

After hearing Jueming's translation, Zhou Qing seemed to understand, but not quite.

It seems that a true Buddhist is indeed a true Buddhist, far superior to a mere imposter like him.

"My thoughts coincide with yours, Uncle!" Zhou Qing smiled and continued, "Second question, where is the other shore?"

The child answered crisply, almost without hesitation: "This shore is the other shore; when lost, it's a thousand miles away; when enlightened, it's just one step."

Everyone immediately turned to look at Jueming.

Everyone turned to look at Jueming, only to see the old monk with tears streaming down his face, his hands clasped together, and his voice choked with emotion.

"Amitabha! People all seek the distant other shore, yet they do not know that when the mind is deluded, mountains and seas separate them; when the mind is enlightened, one becomes a Buddha on the spot. These few words from a Buddhist disciple fully express the true essence of Buddhism!"

Everyone looked thoughtful.

Zhou Qing sighed in amazement; it turned out that there really were such gifted people.

Li Niang, all those magical herbs you prepared weren't wasted. Look how much your intelligence has been developed!

"Excellent, excellent!" Zhou Qing praised repeatedly, then posed one last question, "All living beings suffer, how can we save them?"

The child suddenly smiled and said in a childish voice, "This is the simplest one. The sea of ​​suffering has no shore, but those who cross it themselves can use a boat."

Everyone turned their attention to Jueming once again.

Jueming wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and a gasp, half sob and half praise, escaped his throat: "The Mahaparinirvana Sutra says, 'Rely on yourself, rely on the Dharma, and rely on nothing else.'"

"The Buddhist disciple used the four words 'the boat for those who ferry themselves across' to reveal the root of all phenomena! Sentient beings are obsessed with the idea of ​​being ferryed by others, but they do not know that the true ferry is the ever-burning lamp in their own hearts!"

Everyone looked at the child with genuine admiration.

The entire core group and true disciples of the Taiqing Sect spent the past month, after returning from the Tianji Sect, diligently studying these three questions.

But when faced with true Buddhist disciples, those carefully considered answers suddenly seemed so pale and powerless.

Zhou Qing smiled broadly and patted the child's shoulder, saying, "Not bad, you didn't embarrass your grandpa."

He looked at Jueming and his disciples, then turned to the child and said, "I see that you have an affinity with Buddhism. These two masters are my friends. Son, why don't you go and hang out with them... and focus on your cultivation? What do you say?"

Seeing Jueming and Kongchan's eager gazes, the child obediently nodded: "Whatever Daddy says is what I say."

Before he finished speaking, Jueming and Kongchan both breathed a sigh of relief.

Jueming was so moved that tears streamed down his face. He clasped his hands together and repeatedly exclaimed, "Excellent! Excellent!"

Zhou Qing then turned his gaze to Li Niang, his eyes questioning.

Li Niang's eyes reddened, but she didn't know how to address Zhou Qing for a moment.

She could only bow deeply again: "Thank you for giving my son this blessing. I will forever remember this kindness."

"Get up quickly!" Zhou Qing hurriedly reached out to help him up, his face flushed with embarrassment. "Since he has recognized me as his great-father, I naturally have to take responsibility."

Everyone turned to look at Zhou Qing.

There's a saying that goes something like this—I've never seen such a shameless person!
Kong Chan couldn't help but say, "Master, this Benefactor Zhou's skin is almost as thick as Uncle Juechen's. The two of them will definitely get along well."

Jueming listened and even nodded in agreement.

But if Zhou Qing could come back to Jiyuan Temple with him, that would be wonderful!

At this moment, Mo Xingjian walked forward with a smile and said loudly, "Today is truly a day of triple joy! The two masters have finally found their Buddhist disciples, and my fourth son has also become a father."

"Such a joyous occasion deserves a proper celebration! How about we hold a banquet at my Taiqing Sect's Jade Dining Hall today?"

Lu Yaoyao blinked, puzzled, and asked, "Uncle-Master, shouldn't it be double happiness? Where did this triple happiness come from?"

Mo Xingjian raised his hand and pointed at Zhou Qing, laughing heartily: "My fourth son has become a father, so I'm a grandfather now, isn't that a triple celebration?"

Everyone: "..."

No wonder Zhou Qing is so shameless; it turns out they're from the same family!

"So eager to be a grandfather? Maybe your second senior sister is already carrying a big, chubby grandson on her way back!"

Yan Xiaohu muttered to himself for a moment.

As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Xingjian's icy gaze swept over him, startling him so much that he shrank back and quickly shut his mouth.

Everyone naturally agreed with Mo Xingjian's suggestion.

Such a joyous occasion certainly deserves a proper celebration.

Zhou Qing, in particular, not only successfully cleared himself of suspicion regarding "The Golden Bone of Demon Subduing," but also unexpectedly became the Buddha's father. Where can you find such a good thing?

Immediately afterwards, Yu Shan Tang got busy, while Mo Xingjian hurriedly summoned Tong Min, the peak master of Yu Qing Peak.

She was instructed to go to Tianji Sect immediately and bring back the sect leader and others.

After all, only the two of them led the team back this time in order to deal with Master Jueming.

Upon learning that a Spirit Severing Realm expert was already at the sect's Jade Dining Hall, Tong Min immediately rushed to the Tianji Sect at top speed without hesitation.

At the dinner table, Venerable Jueming displayed the demeanor of a high-ranking monk, eating only vegetarian food.

On the other hand, the young monk Kongchan had already eaten his fill, his mouth greasy with food, and he kept making satisfied exclamations, clearly enjoying the delicious food at Yushantang.

"This child is in a stage of rapid growth, so it's better for him to eat more meat. Besides, though meat and wine pass through the intestines, Buddha remains in the heart! Buddha is merciful and will surely not blame you!"

As Jueming spoke, he didn't forget to put a piece of the fattest spirit pork on Kongchan's plate.

No one had any objections to this.

During the meal, Jueming looked at the child who was chewing slowly and carefully. When he learned about the child's past and that he was only two or three months old, his expression turned shocked for the first time.

After a brief pause, he put down his chopsticks and bowl, his expression solemn: "Benefactor Zhou, Benefactor Mo, after we finish this meal, this humble monk intends to take them away first."

"So soon?" Zhou Qing frowned, and the others also cast puzzled glances at him.

Jueming sighed, his face full of worry: "Jiyuan Temple is not the only dominant force in the Tianyun Holy Dynasty. The various forces are fighting each other openly and secretly, which is far more cruel than you can imagine."

“Now that the Buddha’s disciple has appeared in the world, once the news spreads, it will surely attract countless covetous eyes. If we delay any longer, it may implicate your sect.”

Mo Xingjian and the others' expressions changed drastically.

At this moment, Shen Yunzhou also put down his chopsticks, sighed and said, "I am the most qualified to speak on this matter. Not to mention a behemoth like Jiyuan Temple, even my small Shen family... never mind, I'd better not say anything more."

Zhou Qing didn't speak again. Even Shen Hanyi, who was at the late stage of the Spirit Severing Realm, had to be cautious, which shows how complicated the Shen family was.

"By the way, Benefactor Zhou, before I depart, this humble monk has a suggestion. I wonder if you would grant it?"

Soon, Jueming seemed to have thought of something, and looked at Zhou Qing with a meaningful gaze.

Zhou Qing asked in confusion, "Master, please explain!"

Jueming nodded slightly and then looked at Lu Yaoyao sitting opposite him.

Lu Yaoyao's expression immediately changed, and she quickly said, "I have too many attachments, and I don't want to become a nun or a monk for the time being!"

Jueming couldn't help but smile, and put his hands together, saying, "Benefactor, you misunderstand. This humble monk was referring to the chicken in your arms."

Everyone turned their attention to the glossy old hen in Lu Yaoyao's arms.

Zhou Qing's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Master, what do you mean by that?"

Jueming clasped his hands together and said solemnly, "To be honest, this chicken is extremely intelligent. If it can accompany me to Jiyuan Temple, it will surely receive great fortune."

"But if we delay any longer, such a peculiar change will probably be wasted."

Zhou Qing was secretly surprised, not expecting that the other party could see that the old hen was evolving.

Seeing Zhou Qing's unusual expression, Jueming hurriedly explained, "Benefactor Zhou, please don't misunderstand. This humble monk has absolutely no intention of taking away someone else's beloved possession; I simply wish to temporarily foster it for you."

"Of course, if you don't want to, then just pretend I didn't say anything."

No one spoke. Apart from Shen Yunzhou, everyone present knew that the old hen could purify the impurities in spirit stones and lay them as eggs.

However, this is only the first stage of the mutation. It has now entered the second stage. It no longer lays eggs, but it can ignore ordinary magic arrays and even easily deal with magic arrays of the same color.

The specific decision will depend on Zhou Qing, since the old hen was originally bought from the Five Sects Treasure Gathering.

Looking at the hen's not-so-bright eyes, Zhou Qing hesitated for a moment.

If the hen truly has a better opportunity, I can't let selfishness hinder its development.

After all, in the beginning, the old hen helped him through a difficult time by refining the spirit egg.

"Father, aren't I going to Jiyuan Temple? If you're worried, just leave it to me. I'll take care of it like family!"

The young Buddhist monk noticed Zhou Qing's predicament and spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing's eyes lit up.

"In that case, I'll entrust it to you, as a way of leaving you something to remember me by!" Zhou Qing made up his mind.

The child nodded repeatedly.

After chatting for a while, Jueming got up to take his leave.

"Please keep the matter concerning the Buddhist disciple a secret. We will pretend that we are still searching elsewhere to avoid causing you any unnecessary trouble."

Mo Xingjian was deeply grateful.

As for Li Niang, she was obviously going to Jiyuan Temple with them.

The Seven Star Sect, whose overall strength in the Eastern Region had been weakened by the battle at Canglan Mountain, had long been swallowed up and destroyed by other forces.

Moreover, after giving birth to her son, Li Niang's mental state improved significantly, and going to Jiyuan Temple might completely cure her illness.

However, Li Niang entered the state of mind through her obsession with waiting, and once she regained consciousness, that obsession would gradually dissipate.

How can we gradually make up for the deficiencies and achieve a breakthrough?

As a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, he had unknowingly spent a thousand years in the past.

The reason they can still maintain their youthful appearance is simply because they are nourished by countless elixirs.

His actual lifespan is probably only a few hundred years left.

Of course, how things develop from here on out is none of his business.

Then, Zhou Qing touched the Buddha's bald head again.
I have to admit, the feel of this child is really nice. I wonder what this child will look like when we meet again. If I touch him again, I'll really be provoking a monster.

"Don't worry about me. Just focus on your cultivation with my brother Jueming. Only by becoming stronger can you protect your father and your mother!" Zhou Qing instructed.

Everyone: "..."

No, how can a person be so shameless?

I still miss you?

You talk as if you have a very deep relationship, but today is only the first time you've met.

The whole thing took less than two hours.

They really know how to pat themselves on the back.

but--

I'm so envious!

The previous Buddhist disciple, Abbot Ku'e, who passed away not long ago, was rumored to not only possess a divine ability at the inscription level, but also to have already surpassed the Spirit Severing Realm in strength.

The current Buddhist disciple seems to possess even more extraordinary talent, and if nothing unexpected happens, he should become the new abbot of the Jijie Temple in the future.

Zhou Qing is still young. Once Li Niang passes away, he will become the only relative of the Buddha in this world.

At this moment, Jueming sighed softly.

Not long ago, he became Zhou Qing's good friend without really knowing what was going on, and after a meal together, he became his older brother.

The way they'd built this relationship left him speechless, unsure how to refute it.

"Don't worry, Father, I understand!" the child assured him.

Zhou Qing nodded, then looked at Jueming and bowed solemnly.

"Brother Jueming, I entrust my mother and child to you. I will definitely visit Jiyuan Temple when I have the opportunity in the future to express my gratitude!"

Jueming: "..."

"Rest assured, Benefactor Zhou, this humble monk will certainly protect the mother and child." Jueming said with his hands clasped together and a serious expression.

After he finished speaking, a surge of immense Buddhist power erupted from his fingertips, tearing a huge rift in the void.

After saying their final farewells, he led Li Niang, the child, and Kong Chan into the cave, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Zhou Qing gazed at the gradually closing spatial rift, his heart filled with envy. After all, the method by which a Spirit Severing Realm expert could tear apart the void was truly astonishing.

Only after the crack completely disappeared did he come to his senses, turn to look at Shen Yunzhou beside him, and ask, "Aren't you coming back with us?"

Shen Yunzhou flicked his striking blond hair, raised an eyebrow, and looked disdainful.

"It's not like I can't find my way back, why should I follow them? Brother Zhou, are you trying to get rid of me?"

"No, absolutely not! I just asked casually." Zhou Qing quickly waved his hand.

With a Spirit Severing Realm expert accompanying you, isn't it safer for you?

Shen Yunzhou crossed his arms and said, "I even asked you to talk to the Golden Thunder Sect before, so that I could have more contact with those mummies. I'll leave once my artistic conception is more complete."

Zhou Qing nodded and said, "I didn't mean that. Please don't misunderstand. I will talk to my senior uncle and the others about what happened at the Golden Thunder Sect."

"Oh, then I'll have to rely on you, Uncle Zhou," Shen Yunzhou said sarcastically.

Zhou Qing looked at Shen Yunzhou's displeased expression and was speechless for a moment, but she understood.

After all, the top-grade wood-attribute spirit stone was given by Shen Yunzhou, but the Buddhist disciple recognized him as his father. Anyone would feel a little unhappy in that situation.

But can you blame me? If you had brought out a decent gift, the Buddha might have called you "Second Father."

They had to take out a pile of poop and put it in a box.

Seemingly understanding Zhou Qing's thoughts, Shen Yunzhou looked at the spot where the crack had disappeared with a dejected expression and let out a long sigh.

"That's the Night-Shining Sand of the Demon Emperor Xuan Yin Bat Emperor! I waited for three whole years to get it, who would have thought..."

Zhou Qing gently patted his shoulder to show his understanding.

He felt a little empty inside when the old hen suddenly left.

"Now that this matter is settled, I plan to return to Tianji Sect with all the core members and true disciples, and follow your arrangements, Master Uncle."

After greeting Zhou Qing, Mo Xingjian led everyone to head towards Tianji Sect as quickly as possible.

His main concern was that the sect leader would make a wasted trip because of Jueming's matter, and he wished he hadn't let Tong Min go to report.

"Don't run around too much lately, stay in the sect."

"If Ling Xuzi and Tian Shuzi can truly control Sikong Yan's actions with their heart's blood, Sikong Yan will definitely take action now that they are imprisoned."

"This is also why the eight Supreme Elders came back to guard the place. The fact that your Master Uncle and the others did not come back is actually a test."

"We might even be able to sneak into the Azure Flame Palace and see what's really going on with Nannan."

Before leaving, Mo Xingjian specifically instructed Zhou Qing that now was another crucial moment in the power struggle between the two sides.

Zhou Qing expressed his understanding. After refining the fragments of the ultimate weapon, he had planned to rest for two days before beginning to comprehend the fourth strand of the Phoenix Dao Pattern.

Three days later, Zhou Qing returned to the quiet room, activated the barrier, and hugged the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree to his chest, greedily absorbing its essence.

This feeling... is so addictive!
……

And so, one month and ten days later, Zhou Qing finally opened his eyes, still feeling unsatisfied.

At this moment, the dazzling feathers on the chest of the Blood Phoenix in his sea of ​​consciousness had turned into four.

"Just as I guessed, the difficulty of comprehending these three thousand Phoenix Dao Patterns increases as you progress." Zhou Qing frowned.

"Compared to before, this time it took ten more days, and the ethereal aura produced by the Enlightenment Ancient Tea is already somewhat insufficient."

In other words, at most, one can barely condense the fifth strand of Phoenix Dao Pattern. After that, the time and the amount of top-grade wood-attribute spirit stones required will not be as previously calculated.

"This thing is seriously burning through money!" Zhou Qing clicked his tongue.

Then, looking at his storage bag, he realized that he was only five spirit stones short of being able to gather spirit energy for the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree again.

After stretching my sore and numb body and leaving the hospital, I realized that the atmosphere at Xiaoling Peak seemed much more lively than before.

"Has everyone returned?" Zhou Qing lightly touched the ground and arrived at the foot of the mountain in the blink of an eye.

As expected, many disciples, including those from the inner and outer sects, have already resumed their normal cultivation practices.

When everyone saw Zhou Qing, their eyes were filled with admiration, and they quickly bowed.

Everyone gained a lot from this trip to Tianji Sect, and all of this is thanks to Senior Brother Zhou.

Especially the Supreme Elder Yuhengzi of the Tianji Sect, who was actually defeated by Senior Brother Zhou single-handedly. He is truly a role model for us all.

Faced with the eager gazes of the crowd, Zhou Qing nodded slightly.

At that moment, a streak of light flashed in the air, and Yan Xiaohu descended on his sword with a smile on his face: "Fourth brother, why is your seclusion like a joke? You go into seclusion once a month and come out once a month."

Zhou Qing asked, "When did everyone get back?"

Yan Xiaohu replied, "Most of the people have returned; it's been about ten days."

"We need to leave people to guard the Tianji Sect and take care of the various mines, but they are generally under our control."

"By the way, the timing of your exit from seclusion is quite convenient. Elder Fu Kui from the Wanxiang Auction House came and brought you some things!"

Zhou Qing's eyes lit up.

Could it be that Brother Wanbao has finally collected other top-grade wood-attribute spirit stones and asked Elder Fu to send them to him?

This is so embarrassing.

Yan Xiaohu continued, "However, you may have to wait two days. Although we have occupied Tianji Gate, it is a long way away, and this stage is particularly sensitive."

"Therefore, Master Master spent a lot of money to buy two teleportation arrays from the Wanxiang Auction House, just like when the Three Sects Alliance was formed, to help each other."

Zhou Qing nodded. After all, according to the rules of the Wanxiang Auction House, when a customer's purchases reach a certain amount, someone will escort them.

Especially for important items like teleportation arrays, it is essential to ensure proper installation and after-sales service.

During the Five Sects War, Fu Kui escorted the teleportation array all the way here.

Zhang Wanbao even pretended to be drugged and revealed the location of the hidden teleportation array used by the Cangyan Dao Palace to transport the black-clad puppets.

Looking back now, it's both heartwarming and funny.

"Old Fu said that Zhang Wanbao did indeed ask him to bring something, but because the teleportation array is bidirectional, he first set up the teleportation array on the back mountain and then went to Tianji Sect."

"I estimate we'll be back soon. Once the teleportation array is set up, we can use it immediately," Yan Xiaohu said.

Zhou Qing was somewhat expectant after hearing this, wondering how many top-grade wood-attribute spirit stones Zhang Wanbao had managed to get for him.

……

About two days later, the teleportation array on the back mountain lit up, and Cao Zhengyang led Fu Kui out of the teleportation array.

After confirming that the teleportation array was working properly, Cao Zhengyang hurriedly prepared a banquet for Elder Fu to welcome him back and express his gratitude.

But Fu Kui shook his head.

Since the Fifth Prince died in Lingyun Prefecture, Prefect Zhong Yao and Lord Xiao Ji have been extremely worried.

Unfortunately, no trace of the murderer could be found, and the Grand Eunuch Gao Xianzong had recently returned to the capital.

I don't know how they embellished the story, but in short, they said the two of them were incompetent.

The president and the lord have been friends for many years and are about to become in-laws, so they have been helping each other out.

As a veteran of the Vientiane Auction House, he was also busy and couldn't afford to delay.

“Alright, let me see if Zhou Qing has come out of seclusion yet. If not, just give me the things and I’ll pass them on to him!” Cao Zhengyang said.

Fu Kui thought about it and agreed.

Only after Cao Zhengyang inquired did he learn that Zhou Qing had already emerged from seclusion.

That would save us a lot of trouble!

……

"There's only one. Five elemental spirit stones are already a form of hard currency, and wood-attribute spirit stones are especially rare and difficult to obtain!"

Fu Kui handed over a piece of emerald green spirit stone.

Zhou Qing gazed intently at the spirit stone, his eyes filled with gratitude. He repeatedly said, "Thank you for your trouble, Senior Fu. Please also convey my thanks to Brother Wanbao. I will remember this kindness!"

As he spoke, he hurriedly took out twelve ordinary top-grade spirit stones and handed them over.

Fu Kui waved his hand and took only ten.

A relieved smile appeared on his aged face: "Wanbao really didn't misjudge you. You are loyal and righteous, which is why we are willing to befriend you. If you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

"I have important matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now. Remember to visit Lingyun Mansion when you have some free time."

After finishing his sentence, Fu Kui left without further ado.

(End of this chapter)