Luck entry, starting from the Nine Dragons' succession

Chapter 99: Planting Lotus in the Heart, Crossing the Buddhist Sect to the East, and Living a Second Life

When Fang Heng was reciting the Heart Sutra of Guanyin.

Millions of miles away.

The Buddhist kingdom of the Western Regions, the Great Leiyin Temple.

The Great Leiyin Temple is the first of the five holy places in Buddhism.

The Great Leiyin Temple stands tall on the top of the mountains, majestic and awe-inspiring.

The main hall is built against the mountain, with layers upon layers and a roof covered with golden tiles.

It shines brightly under the scorching sun, like a Buddhist pure land floating in the clouds.

Outside the main hall, a nine-story pagoda rises high into the clouds.

The tower body is inlaid with countless precious beads, reflecting the seven-colored rays of light, and countless Sanskrit words are flowing, as if there is an invisible Sanskrit sound, resounding through the heaven and earth.

Ninety-nine white marble steps wind their way up to the Main Hall.

Inside the palace, there are carvings of eight circling dragons, which look lifelike.

The Tathagata Buddha statue sits on a twelve-tiered golden lotus pedestal.

The golden body is a hundred feet tall, with lowered eyes and a face that is compassionate and majestic.

The halo of merit behind him rotates slowly, emitting billions of golden rays, illuminating every inch of the hall.

At the feet of the Buddha statue, a pool of merit is shimmering, and golden lotus is blooming in the pool.

Clear spring water gushed out from the heart of the lotus, turning into wisps of spiritual mist that filled the surroundings.

Just now.

Ripples suddenly appeared on the surface of the Merit Pond, and golden lotuses rose from the bottom of the pond.

When it blooms, it casts golden light, making the entire hall look like it is made of gold.

Surrounded by Buddhist chants and Buddha's light.

outside the temple.

The nine-story pagodas vibrated in unison, and the gems on the top of the pagodas shone brightly, turning into golden beams of light that shot up into the sky and pierced through the clouds.

The clouds and mist in the mountains rolled around, and the shadow of the golden lotus became more and more solid.

The entire Western Buddhist kingdom seemed to be shrouded in endless Buddha light, magnificent and shocking.

Even the hundred-foot-tall Buddha statue showed a strange phenomenon, picking up a flower and pointing its finger to the east.

Deep in the hall, Master Xuanku sat cross-legged in front of a Buddha statue, twisting a string of Bodhi seeds in his hands, his eyes slightly closed, his breath as deep as the abyss.

At the moment the vision appeared, the eminent monk of the Great Leiyin Temple suddenly opened his eyes and exclaimed in surprise.

"Golden Lotus emerges from the ground, this is... the Buddha's son appearing in the world!"

whoosh-

whoosh-

whoosh-

In an instant, rays of light broke through the air from afar and landed in the main hall.

If there were any monks present, they would certainly recognize that these escaping lights were the abbot of the Great Leiyin Temple and several enlightened monks who were indifferent to worldly affairs.

The gathering of eighteen eminent monks must have meant that something earth-shattering had occurred.

"Junior Brother Xuanbei, what are these strange phenomena?"

Master Xuanji, the abbot of the Great Leiyin Temple, looked at the strange phenomena in the sky with a seemingly calm expression, but his heart was already in turmoil.

Such a strange sight has not been seen in thousands of years!

Master Xuanbei's face was solemn, he put his hands together and said in a deep voice:
"Brother, this is a sign of the coming of the Buddha."

"The Tathagata Buddha statue just pointed to the east, I think it was guiding us."

"We must hurry to the East Land, Daqian, to welcome him back to his throne!"

Upon hearing this, Master Xuan Ji nodded and murmured, his eyes shining with energy.

"When a Buddha's son is born, our Buddha will rise."

"This is the will of heaven and the direction of the great way."

Master Xuan Ji's voice, like the sound of a huge bell, echoed in the void.

The golden lotus in the hall swayed and the Buddhist chants were lingering.

He raised his eyes and looked towards the east, his gaze penetrating the endless void.

It was as if I saw the distant territory of Daqian.

"It has been fifteen hundred years since the last crossing to the East."

"But the Ten Dao Courts are superior in skills and are blocking our path to Buddhahood."

"When the Buddha's son is born, we should return to the East and use the supreme Dharma to save all living beings."

"Let the vast land of Daqian and its billions of lives be bathed in the glory of our Buddha, so that they may see the true nature and attain enlightenment."

Master Xuan Ji's sleeves moved without wind, and the Buddha's light around him became more and more blazing, like a rising sun.

Crossing the East!

The moment they heard these two words, Master Xuanbei and other eminent monks couldn't help but shrink their pupils at the same time.

These two words have too many meanings and too much humiliation for Buddhism.

Now, the Buddha's son is born.

The eighth crossing to the East is inevitable.

"Fahui!" Master Xuanji shouted softly.

Upon hearing the abbot's call, Master Fahui quickly transformed into a beam of light and arrived at the main hall.

"The disciple is here!"

"When a Buddha's son is born, our Buddha will rise."

"You have a past relationship with the Prime Minister Wu. Go to Yujing immediately to find a Buddhist disciple and prepare for the eighth Buddhist expedition to the east!"

Crossing the East!

These two words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Fahui's heart, causing his mind to waver.

He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and a determined look appeared in his eyes.

"Disciple will use the supreme Buddhist teachings to save all sentient beings in the world."

After saying this, Master Fahui recalled his travels in Yujing sixteen years ago.

At that time, he had an old relationship with the Wu Xiang Mansion, and when the Wu Xiang's daughter was born, he also predicted the child's fortune.

Kind-hearted, the reincarnation of Guanyin!
I don’t know how that girl is doing now?
Master Fahui decided that after arriving in Yujing, he would first go to Wuxiang Mansion to reminisce about the past.

Wu Xiangfu is the local boss of Daqian, holding a high position and great power.

With the help of Wu Xiangfu, he can achieve twice the result with half the effort in finding a Buddhist disciple.

……

Yujing.

Fang Heng, who was in the quiet room, was completely unaware of what was happening in the Buddhist country in the Western Regions a million miles away.

He was immersed in the Zen meaning of the Heart Sutra.

The heart lotus within the spiritual platform finally took shape.

The flower has nine petals, like a bright moon hanging in the sea of ​​consciousness.

The clear light shines down, suppressing all distracting thoughts and inner demons.

"It's done!"

"Planting lotus in the heart abyss!"

"What a great way to plant lotus in the Heart Abyss!"

Fang Heng slowly opened his eyes, slowly exhaled, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of satisfaction.

The destiny of [Planting Lotus in the Heart] has been activated. He can clearly sense that this heart lotus can not only clear the mind, but can also be planted in the soul of others to control their life and death.

Anyone who has a heart lotus planted in him by Fang Heng can control the growth and decline of the heart lotus and take control of their life.

In a single thought, one can annihilate the other person's soul.

This means that once Fang Heng plants the heart lotus in you, life and death will be under his control.

"Now that we have cultivated the Heart Lotus, it is time to start forming the Qilin Secret Guard."

Fang Heng stood up and looked at the dark night outside the house with a deep gaze.

Although he had never tried it, Fang Heng was full of confidence in the Heart Lotus Method.

He was 90% sure that the Heart Lotus method could suppress the crazy blood in the body of the retired old soldier.

Use the Heart Lotus method to suppress the crazy blood in the bodies of the retired soldiers of Yangjitang, giving them a chance to live a second life.

They will definitely be grateful.

Based on them, a secret guard was established - the Qilin Secret Guard.

The Qilin Secret Guards are different from the palace's personal guards.

The palace's personal guards are the visible force, representing the palace's reputation and symbolizing yang.

Then, the Qilin Dark Guard is the sharp knife in the darkness.

All shameful things will be handed over to the Qilin Secret Guards to handle, symbolizing Yin.

Yin and Yang are indispensable!

The next morning.

Fang Heng took a carriage to the Yangjitang.

The Yangjitang is located in a remote area in the west of the city. Across the Wuding River is the Yangjitang.

only……

Before he even got out of the sedan chair, he saw hundreds of veteran soldiers gathered on the road.

They all knelt down to welcome him with food and drink and grateful faces.

"Your Highness Chitose!"

"Your Highness Chitose!"

"Your Highness Chitose!"

The sounds of mountains and seas rose one after another.

Like waves on the sea, one after another.

Seeing this scene, Fang Heng's face was filled with smiles.

It was worth the time he spent writing the memorial to his father.

All of these became the gratitude of the old soldiers in the Yangjitang to him.

Especially as the corrupt officials in the Yangjitang were sent to the prison, Fang Heng's status in the old soldiers' minds became increasingly lofty.

Fang Heng came out of the carriage and quickly helped up the old soldier present, showing a respectful attitude.

"You don't have to be polite!"

"You are the pillars of our country, loyal and righteous people. I should thank you."

"Your Highness is serious!"

"You pleaded for us, punished corrupt officials, and eliminated evil officials. We will never forget it!"

Xie Qingming, the leader of the old soldiers, had a voice like a bell, tears in his eyes, and looked like he wanted to kowtow and pay homage immediately.

Before coming to the Yangjitang, Fang Heng collected information about the Yangjitang.

Xie Qingming is a martial arts master of the eighth level.

He joined the Mechanical Camp because he was obsessed with mechanical beasts.

Such strength makes him stand out among the retired veterans.

Naturally, he became the person in charge of the old soldiers in Yangjitang.

In a harmonious atmosphere of everyone being well, everyone came to the orphanage.

Everyone sat down, Fang Heng sat in the main seat, and Xie Qingming sat beside him.

The old soldier with a broken arm served tea to everyone.

"It's just a simple cup of tea. Please forgive me for my poor hospitality, Your Highness." Xie Qingming bowed and said apologetically.

His Highness the Ninth Prince helped them so much, but they could only offer him simple tea. This was really unacceptable.

"It doesn't matter!"

"I am not a spoiled person!"

As he spoke, Fang Heng drank all the coarse tea in Yangjitang in one gulp.

Although it is not as good as the tea from the palace, it is still top-notch tea compared to the previous life.

Xie Qingming and other old soldiers of the Yangjitang were moved when they saw this scene.

Gratitude and admiration were beyond words, practically flowing out of everyone's eyes.

This scene, in Fang Heng's eyes, made him even more satisfied.

He took Xie Qingming's hand and asked patiently.

"Xie Qingming, have you received the silver sent by the palace?"

"Is there any deduction?"

"You can tell me anything. If I find out about any of them, I will punish them severely."

"Your Highness, rest assured. The money from the palace has been distributed. There has been no deduction."

Xie Qingming reported the truth, feeling deeply moved.

From what the servants in the palace do, it can be seen that His Highness the Ninth Prince must be extremely strict in his governance.

Compared with the group of corrupt officials in Yangjitang, there is a world of difference.

Fang Heng exchanged pleasantries with the old soldier at the Yangji Hall, and after increasing his favorability to the maximum, he spoke to Xie Qingming.

"Xie Qingming, I have something to talk to you about alone."

Hearing this, Xie Qingming took Fang Heng to the inner hall without any hesitation.

"Your Highness, please follow me."

In the inner hall.

Fang Heng went straight to the point and spoke to Xie Qingming.

"Xie Qingming, I have recently comprehended a method that may be able to suppress the mad blood in your body and restore you to your original state."

These words, when heard by Xie Qingming, were like a sudden thunderclap.

An expression of deep astonishment suddenly appeared on Xie Qingming's face, as if it was about to turn into substance.

"Your Highness... what you said... is true..."

Xie Qingming's voice trembled uncontrollably.

Even the hands in his sleeves began to tremble with excitement.

"Cough cough!"

"Don't get excited yet!"

Fang Heng cleared his throat and spoke to Xie Qingming, suppressing the expectations in his heart.

"I've never tried this method before, and it's quite risky."

"I'm not entirely sure whether it will succeed or not."

"Now, I give you two choices."

"First, try this method. Once you use it, your life will be under my control. If you betray me, I can kill you."

"Second, just pretend nothing happened. I won't force you..."

Before Fang Heng could finish his words, Xie Qingming made his choice.

“I chose to try this method.”

Xie Qingming's decisiveness was completely beyond Fang Heng's expectations.

He was seen kneeling on one knee with a determined look in his eyes, looking up and speaking to Fang Heng.

"Your Highness, please grant me some advice!"

Xie Qingming was so decisive that Fang Heng was caught off guard.

"Xie Qingming, aren't you afraid that I'll deceive you?"

"Not afraid!"

"Your Highness has been running around for us old soldiers, pleading for orders to punish the corrupt officials at Yangjitang. You are our benefactor."

"I doubt no one, not even Your Highness."

"You have to know that this method has never been tried before, and the success rate is not high..."

"Even if the success rate is only one in ten thousand, I'm willing to try!"

Xie Qingming spoke in a firm tone.

No matter what the success rate of the method mentioned by the Ninth Prince is, he will choose to try it.

The fact that His Majesty the Ninth Prince pleaded for them was enough for him to sell his life to His Majesty the Ninth Prince.

Over the years, with so many nobles in Yujing City, is there anyone who cares about them?
No!

None!

Even a good man like Brigadier General Lin could only provide help occasionally, and dared not say a word about the filth and corruption that was hidden in the charity hall.

Only the Ninth Prince is helping them sincerely and without any ulterior motives.

This kindness can never be repaid even in ten lifetimes.

Noticing the fanaticism and sincerity in Xie Qingming's eyes, Fang Heng secretly resented him in his heart.

Have I gone too far in putting on a show?

This effect is surprisingly good!
"Your Highness, please grant me some advice!"

"Even if I die, I have no complaints."

"Okay!" Fang Heng nodded, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.

"Since you have this intention, I will grant your wish!"

"Concentrate your mind and calm your spirit, empty your soul, and I will plant a heart lotus for you."

After saying that, Fang Heng raised his right hand, and a ray of spiritual light gathered at his fingertips.

The spiritual light took shape and condensed into an illusory lotus, slowly sinking into the center of Xie Qingming's eyebrows.

In an instant, the heart lotus entered Xie Qingming's spiritual platform.

As Xinlian entered Xie Qingming's spiritual platform, all the situations in his spiritual platform fell into Fang Heng's eyes.

The spiritual altar of an ordinary person is just a faint light.

It was white and seemed like being in the clouds.

But Xie Qingming was completely different.

His spiritual realm was filled with darkness, like a bottomless abyss that seemed to devour everything.

The abyss is filled with dark mud, giving people a depressing and nauseating feeling.

After sensing the scent of the black mud, Fang Heng's heart suddenly tightened and his face became solemn.

This black mud contains madness and chaos that are as real as substance.

There is no need to think too much, this is the result of the erosion of black crystal.

It is also because of the existence of these black silts that the old soldiers of the Mechanical Camp have become possessed and crazy.

If you are lucky, you can be rescued and survive.

But as long as these black silts are not removed, there will be a risk of being possessed by the devil again.

Those who were unlucky were possessed by demons on the spot and were killed in tears by their former comrades.

Following the Zen heart lotus, he fell into the abyss.

It is like a bright lamp in the dark night, shining brightly and dispelling the darkness in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, it fell to the bottom of the abyss and took root in the black mud.

Fang Heng could clearly see that the heart lotus was devouring the black mud.

After completely swallowing up all the black silt, Xie Qingming will have lived a second life.

However, even if it has not been completely swallowed.

With the Heart Lotus suppressing him, Xie Qingming doesn't have to worry about being possessed by the devil.

Even re-controlling the mechanical beast would not be a problem at all.

Seeing this, Fang Heng's mouth corners slightly raised and he became more energetic.

"It's done!"

"Master Dao, I am done!"

After a while.

Xie Qingming suddenly opened his eyes, and two rays of light burst out from his pupils.

These two rays of light contained a strong sense of joy and excitement.

After the Ninth Prince's treatment, he could clearly feel that his brain had changed.

The numb and confused mind seemed to regain its former clarity.

It was just like before being affected by the black crystal.

Xie Qingming hadn't felt this kind of clear mind for a long time.

Tears as big as beans poured down like heavy rain.

Crying with joy, that's all!
Ever since he was contaminated by the aura of black crystal, his life has become completely dark.

Not only could he no longer control the mechanical beast he loved.

Even his wife and children could not get close to him.

I was afraid that when I got close, I would suddenly become possessed by the devil, causing an irreparable tragedy.

Especially the look in his daughter's eyes when she looked at him was full of fear.

It was like the fear of a prehistoric beast, which deeply hurt his heart.

Fortunately, all this is over!
Just as His Highness said, he has already lived a second life.

After a moment, Xie Qingming finally realized his loss of composure, and quickly wiped away his tears, kneeling down and kowtowed:
"Your Highness's divine skills! Qingming is willing to die for His Highness in this life!"

Xie Qingming's eyes were full of respect and loyalty.

Amazing!

His Highness's methods are unpredictable!
Even the erosion of black crystal can be solved.

Seeing Xie Qingming kowtow and pay homage, Fang Heng nodded with satisfaction.

Fang Heng helped him up and said in a deep voice:

"Xie Qingming, I want to form a Qilin Secret Guard. With your eighth level of cultivation, you are qualified to serve as the leader."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for the promotion!"

Xie Qingming was also an old soldier in the army. When he heard the words "Qilin Secret Guard", he understood Fang Heng's thoughts.

It's just dirty work!
what is this?
My life was given by His Highness.

Even if His Highness asked him to go through fire and water, he would never frown.

"Your Highness, the old soldiers in the Yangjitang are all a bunch of pitiful people."

"If Your Highness is willing to grant this method, the old soldiers of Yangjitang will certainly be loyal to Your Highness."

Fang Heng chuckled, and Xie Qingming thought the same thing as him.

"That's exactly what I meant!"

"However, the Heart Lotus method consumes a lot of energy, and I cannot allow everyone to live a second life."

"First, you choose the veterans of the Yangji Hall. Anyone who joins the Qilin Secret Guard will be given a Heart Lotus to suppress the mad blood."

"I shall obey your Highness' orders!" Xie Qingming nodded and clasped his fists.

He has reached the eighth level of martial arts and holds a high position in the army.

Commanding the old soldiers was something he was very familiar with.

After thinking for a while, Xie Qingming bowed and added.

"Your Highness, we are veteran soldiers who control mechanical beasts. Without them, our combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced."

"Only with the mechanical beasts in hand can we unleash our full strength."

"Your Highness, please equip the Qilin Secret Guards with mechanical beasts."

Fang Heng nodded slightly when he heard this.

"I have my own arrangements regarding the mechanical beast."

"You start recruiting first. Once we have enough people, I will prepare everything you need."

For ordinary people, there is naturally no channel to purchase mechanical beasts.

However, for a prince like Fang Heng, if he needs a mechanical beast, he can just buy it directly from the Ministry of Industry.

only……

The Qilin Secret Guards are secret guards, a force that cannot be exposed.

If you buy from the Ministry of Industry, it will leave traces and it is difficult to avoid being discovered by someone with ulterior motives.

Therefore, Fang Heng chose a safer and more secretive channel - the City of Life and Death.

"It seems that we have to go to the City of Life and Death again."

(End of this chapter)