Starting with the divine power of the Great Vajra, he traversed the heavens.

Chapter 351 The Golden Buddha Sheds Tears
"Ren Shaoyang, Lin Bei hasn't provoked you, has he?"

The dim sunlight shone lazily on Ren Shaoyang's face, making him look listless, which only drove Liang Dou even more crazy.

"Damn! One Shao Liulei is enough to give me trouble, and now Yan Kuangtu is coming too?"

Liang Dou stood with his hands on his hips, spinning around, puffing out his cheeks and glaring: "I'd rather fight the Power Gang than touch Yan the Madman!"

Ren Shaoyang plucked a blade of grass and put it in his mouth, then chuckled, "Li Chenzhou led eight hundred elite troops to hunt down Yan Kuangtu, which just happens to fulfill your wish."

Liang Dou:
A moment of silent farewell.

Ren Shaoyang wasn't in a hurry. He watched as wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys below, seemingly reaching the horizon, so faint they seemed to disappear into the distance. Below the cliff, the stream murmured, and in the deep valley, the abundant mountain spring cascaded down, flowing freely and joyfully.

Liang Dou took a deep breath and sighed, "In the great battle at Wuyi Mountain back then, countless masters from all over the world died or were injured before Yan Kuangtu was finally severely injured. I never expected that after fifteen years, he would not only not die in silence, but would return to the martial world."

Compared to the Limitless Immortal Pill, he was more concerned about Yan Kuangtu's life or death.

Back then, Yan Kuangtu's ferocity terrified Liang Dou, who was new to the martial arts world. Even now, thinking back on it, he still feels uneasy and his fear is hard to shake off.

The Yangtze River waterway and the Power Gang are currently locked in a fierce battle with the three villains.

Originally, the major righteous sects only sat back and watched the tigers fight.

However, with the appearance of the Limitless Immortal Pill, Yan Kuangtu has returned to the martial world, which will surely plunge the already chaotic world into chaos.

A complete explosion!
Now, the first place to explode is Shaozhou City!
Liang Dou had never been afraid of anything in his life, but now, he felt a great fear from the bottom of his heart: "Xiang'er, I'm afraid that your father will never see you again."

Ren Shaoyang laughed and said, "Brother Liang, are you that afraid of him?"

Liang Dou shook his head and said, "You don't understand. When Yan Kuangtu first entered the martial arts world, he defeated Wang Xiaoshi and Shen Huchan of the Zizai Sect. Other famous heroes such as Qi Shaoshang, Sun Qingxia, and Fang Xiezhen were no match for him either."

"It was only after suffering losses from the formation under the hands of the Divine Physician Li Buyi that he retreated on his own. But when he reappeared three years later, no one could stop him. He killed so many that the martial arts world fell silent, almost as bad as the trouble you've caused now."

"Ok?"

As Liang Dou finished speaking, he suddenly realized something.

If we're really talking about the ability to cause trouble, how can Yan Kuangtu compare to the Three Fiends?
Although he was eccentric, he was arrogant and looked down on everyone else as ants.

But the three villains are different!

They're so petty!

Tang Clan, Power Gang, Qu Hanshan, and even top forces and individuals like Wanyan Jue of the Jin Kingdom and the Three-Crown King of the Frontier—which of them wasn't utterly ravaged?

Some died, some scattered.

In other words, those with power and influence can withstand the pressure. But look at how Zhu Datianwang immediately backed down after the battle of Zigui.

He's incredibly cunning!
Looking at it this way, the three villains' current power is not only no less than Yan Kuangtu's, but even more so. If I were to go to Biechuan Temple with Ren Shaoyang...

There doesn't seem to be any danger, right?
Liang Dou looked at him with a strange expression and said, "Brother Ren, since you're heading straight for Biechuan Temple, you must be confident in your plan?"

Ren Shaoyang smiled, turned around and walked away with his hands behind his back, his voice still lazy: "What 'confidence' is there? It's just taking it one step at a time."

Liang Dou was stunned for a moment before he reacted, then cursed angrily, "Damn it!" and quickly chased after him.

The two strode forward, and after walking a hundred paces, they turned past a grove of trees and saw a monk drawing water on the opposite bank of a cold pool.

Liang Dou laughed and said, "This is the disciple of Abbot Dayin of Biechuan Temple. His Dharma name is Yuxi. Judging from his fetching water, he must be preparing a vegetarian meal."

Ren Shaoyang smiled and asked, "How was the vegetarian meal at Biechuan Temple?"

"It lives up to its reputation!" Liang Dou gave a thumbs up. "Every time I come here, I have to eat several big bowls!"

"Ha, I'm so lucky."

The two chatted and laughed as they entered the temple.

However, the Buddha statue in front of us was solemn, and incense was burning, indicating that a devout pilgrim had recently come to offer incense.

The four guardian deities in the main hall appear angry, but whether they hold a golden whip or a pipa, they all become guardian deities with lowered eyes and bowed heads in front of the seated Buddha statue.

Liang Dou was very familiar with this place, and said with a smile, "Brother Ren, you stay where you are, I'll go and tell the abbot to arrange a private room for you."

Ren Shaoyang raised an eyebrow and said, "Brother Liang, I think you should tell the host to cook more rice."

Liang Dou was taken aback: "Why?"

Ren Shaoyang shook his head and laughed, "Because a little beggar who loves to eat has arrived."

Suddenly, a sweet, coquettish humming voice rang out: "Crippled man, you're talking badly about me behind my back again!"

Liang Dou turned his head and saw a girl holding a small black and white beast, pouting, walking quickly towards him.

Behind her followed a robust, honest-looking young man carrying a long sword.

The two men moved extremely fast, arriving in front of them in the blink of an eye.

Hongxiu came running over, head tilted back, and shouted joyfully, "Crippled man!"

Ren Shaoyang gently pinched her cheek and asked softly, "Were you bullied at Yigongting?"

Hongxiu was very happy and shook her head like a rattle drum.

Liang Dou looked on incredulously, thinking to himself, "Holy crap! You're asking if Yi Dao Xian was wronged? Why don't you ask if Qu Hanshan was wronged?!"

But seeing Hongxiu's radiant smile, his heart softened, and he sighed inwardly.
"Ah, such a lovely little girl, that hypocrite Qu Hanshan truly deserves to die!"

Just then, a simple, honest voice came from behind: "Hello, my name is Ding'an."

Liang Dou turned his head and saw Ding An's simple and honest smile, and couldn't help but laugh as well: "I am Liang Dou. I have long admired the name of the Sword Emperor. I am overjoyed to meet you now."

Ding An smiled and said, "You are very good, better than most people." After a pause, he added, "I felt an instant connection with you."

Liang Dou smiled broadly: "I am so happy to receive praise from Brother Ding'an."

On the other side, after confirming that the little beggar had not been wronged, Ren Shaoyang felt somewhat relieved and was about to inquire further when suddenly, with a creak, the inner moon door opened.

A middle-aged man emerged from the doorway, dressed in a white robe with five long strands of beard fluttering in the wind.

He seemed surprised to find someone in the main hall, and was startled. When he saw Ren Shaoyang and Ding An, he was startled again.

Finally, his gaze met that of the beggar boy with a half-smile, and he cried out in his heart, "Oh no!" Cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

Liang Dou went up to him, cupped his hands and said, "Scholar Yong, since you studied the Records of the Grand Historian, have you been here researching some profound knowledge?"

The man looked at Liang Dou, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, and forced himself to remain calm, saying, "This is an attack on the Book of Han, which is written in ancient and inscription-like characters, and is a righteous statement, a legal code for Confucian scholars!"

After saying this, Scholar Yong glanced at him and said, "Brother Liang, you are a famous chivalrous man from Guangdong and Guangxi. Did you go out and wander the martial world and then come back to study Buddhist scriptures and Zen meditation?"

Liang Dou smiled and said, "That's why I came back to ask you for advice."

Scholar Yong said calmly, "I dare not accept such praise! With Zen Master Dayin here, I will not presume to show off!" He cupped his hands in greeting, "My old wife at home has prepared the dishes, please forgive me for not being able to keep you company."

Having said that, he took a step to leave.

Liang Dou grabbed him, surprised, and said, "Hey~? Why are you walking in such a hurry?"

Scholar Yong broke out in a cold sweat, each bead the size of a soybean, and forced a smile, saying, "The food at home is going to burn."

"Is this some kind of deception?"

Liang Dou was puzzled, then turned to look at the three of them, "He's not usually like this."

"What is he like normally?" Ren Shaoyang asked with a smile.

Liang Dou introduced him, "His name is Yong Xiyu, a Grand Secretary of the Imperial Court, and also an old friend of mine." Turning to look at him, he asked, "Why are you acting so strangely today?"

Yong Xiyu looked utterly dejected: "Whatever."

Hongxiu laughed and said, "Uncle Liang, it's not that he's strange, it's just that he's afraid of us."

Liang Dou was taken aback, turned to look at Yong Xiyu, and suddenly his expression changed drastically: "Could it be..."

Hongxiu said calmly, "He is the famous 'Gentle Water God' among the 'Twin Gods' under Zhu Datianwang. He is very well-known in the Yangtze River region!"

After he finished speaking, the hall fell silent.

Hooray!
In Liang Dou's desolate heart, lightning and thunder raged everywhere.

In that instant, Liang Dou experienced an unprecedented sense of complexity.

It was in Yangshuo that Ren Shaoyang had told him that making friends was a luxury and a dangerous thing, and he had nodded in agreement.

Now, the backlash has come much faster than expected!
Shame, indignation, blankness, confusion, panic—all ultimately culminated in the rage of betrayal.

Ah ah ah
Liang Dou wanted to chop Yong Xiyu into minced meat; if there was even a single piece of meat left, it was because his knife skills were lacking!
"Brother Liang, let me explain!" Yong Xiyu's forehead was covered in sweat.

He sensed Liang Dou's murderous intent, but compared to Liang Dou, he was more afraid of that harmless girl holding a panda!

"What a poop on you!"

Enraged, Liang Dou went up and punched him.

With two loud thuds, Yong Xiyu was punched twice, staggered, and had bruises around his eyes, but he didn't dare to run away at all.

Because he clearly sensed that his entire body was being targeted by a sword intent and two blades, with ill intent.

To reiterate, compared to the furious Liang Dou, the three sly villains with their grins are the most terrifying.

Liang Dou is a good person; at most, he'll beat you up.

Those three thugs are petty and narrow-minded; they could really chop you into mincemeat!

For a moment, the only sound in the hall was a constant stream of "ouch" cries.

Liang Dou punched and kicked, cursing and swearing, until Yong Xiyu was bruised and swollen, his eyebrows drooping. Only then did he stand up and let out a long sigh.
"Grand Scholar Yong, our friendship ends here! If we meet again, let fate decide our fate!"

Yong Xiyu remained silent for a moment before slowly rising, cupping his hands in thanks, and saying, "Brother Liang, thank you!"

Liang Dou then turned to Ren Shaoyang and said, "Brother Ren, could you spare his life? If Danxia encounters an enemy, I, Liang, am willing to fight to the death!"

Ren Shaoyang turned around and looked up at the Buddha statue, saying without turning his head, "Brother Liang doesn't need to risk his life. He can let him go if he answers one question."

Upon hearing this, Liang Dou and Yong Xiyu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Yong Xiyu gave a wry smile, cupped his hands, and said, "Sword God Ren, please ask."

Ren Shaoyang looked at the golden Buddha, a smile playing on his lips: "Where is Shao Liulei?"

Yong Xiyu trembled, her heart pounding, and she whispered, "We still haven't found Elder Shao."

Hongxiu's ear suddenly twitched, she turned her head to look at the golden Buddha, smiled slightly, and was about to speak when...

Ding'an rubbed his stomach and said, "Little beggar, I'm starving! I'll go to the kitchen and see if the food is ready."

Hongxiu held the panda cub and waved without turning her head.

Seeing this, Ding'an pushed open the door and walked towards the backyard.

It was noon, and the sun was shining brightly.

Ren Shaoyang turned his head to glance at the golden Buddha and said softly, "Are you hungry?"

Hongxiu interjected, "When Ding'an brings back some vegetarian food, why don't you come down and eat too?"

Upon hearing this, Yong Xiyu and Liang Dou both looked surprised and looked up at the golden Buddha.

The golden Buddha sat upright in the center, its eyes filled with tears.

(End of this chapter)