Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 269 Ji Rui Has a Problem

A hand appeared out of thin air and gripped his wrist, the force so great that his bones creaked.

Then the river wind suddenly became sharp, and countless blades shredded the fragrance into powder.

"You monk are truly wicked; why did you try to harm me?"

That call was actually heard; it could be seen anywhere along the Yangtze River, from upstream to downstream.

But what kind of person is the Dragon Lord? How could he be someone that a junior cultivator could summon and dismiss at will?
Naturally, they wanted to appear as if they were superior before showing themselves.

Who would have thought that this young man would be so despicable as to offer incense to Him?

This glaring line of cause and effect is the vehicle of calamity; small things turn into big things, and big things turn into disasters.

Even he had to admit that the simultaneous appearance of the five dragons in Jianye was a rare spectacle, demonstrating the potency of their poison.

It would be terrible to get entangled in this monk's vow.

The domineering scholar-like Dragon Lord warned Xu Xuan in an annoyed tone that he should never offer incense to Him again.

Then, glancing at Ji, who was holding his head and looking rather silly, he knew what was going on.

"The dragon is not only the pinnacle of the bloodline of the scaled aquatic race, but also a totem in human culture."

"He absorbed the dragon's energy, but he lacked the destiny to become one. However, he also possessed some of the characteristics that led to the beginning of his transformation into a dragon."

At this point, Changjiang Longjun also found it amazing. The logic was correct, but how could the human race be so chaotic?
I took a closer look and found it more and more interesting, from Zao to Ning Caichen, and then to Ji who was holding his head.

The students this young monk has taken in are all extraordinary individuals; who knows, they might one day soar to great heights.

This is much better than the girl she took in back then; her disciples were all too serious.

Xu Xuan's face darkened. What do you mean by matching some characteristics? This student should just be thrown into the Yangtze River; he's too embarrassing.

I can't ignore what I've said in anger.

You can't go abroad to study, come back and tell your father that your son is still your son, but his flesh and blood isn't yours anymore.

"We beg the Dragon Lord to lend a hand."

"No need. As long as you resist it with your own heart, the dragon energy will dissipate soon. Just don't fall into rivers or lakes recently, or you will be spotted and abducted by the water demons."

"I can tell what kind of thing it is, but other demons can't."

Got it. Similar to fish bait, it can also be used for groundbaiting.

Xu Xuan coughed lightly, signaling Zao to quickly take this shameful fellow away.

When no one was on the deck, the Dragon King spoke again.

"Unexpected disasters may be caused by tethered cattle, or by the gain of a passerby, or by the disaster of a lustful person."

"This human brat has a problem with his luck."

"I am not very proficient in divination. Let's find someone who is truly skilled to take a look."

The meaning of the divination is: A passerby obtains a cow, while the villagers are suspected of stealing the cow and suffer disaster, which is an unexpected calamity.

The Dragon King wouldn't speak rashly; Ji Rui's luck is indeed problematic. He seems to encounter all sorts of bad things and manage to escape unscathed. He also seems to encounter all sorts of good things, but ultimately gains nothing from them.

When we arrive at Bailudong Academy, we'll ask Dean Shen to take a look. It's the premier academy, and there are bound to be many talented and extraordinary people there.

If all else fails, you can take this guy to the Donglin Temple, a pure land of bodhisattvas that can sever karmic ties.

There's always a solution; resolving it sooner will save you a lot of trouble.

"Thank you for your guidance, Lord Dragon."

Xu Xuan tried to use this incident as an opportunity to socialize and see if he could exchange ideas and develop connections.

He's a real big shot. If I get along well with him, I can roam freely across both sides of the Yangtze River.

The big shot didn't hold back either, giving a direct reward since the little monk had provided him with some amusement.

Of course, the reason cannot be that Ji Rui's stupid deeds were interesting.

"The White Lotus Sect's worthless members have destroyed the dragon aura of five dynasties. If they escape the Yangtze River, they will inevitably be polluted. I don't like owing favors, so I'll just give them a Buddhist mantra."

Xu Xuan was overjoyed and praised the other party as a dignified god.

My eyes were filled with anticipation; I didn't decline at all. After all, we hadn't known each other much and I wasn't familiar with the other person's style. What if the Dragon Lord thought I was too noble to accept the reward?

"May I ask, Lord God, what magic spell is this?"

"The Eight Heavenly Dragon Kings' Oath of Protection" allows one to command the forms of the eight heavenly dragons.

It sounds like a high-end product.

The eight classes of beings are: Devas, Nagas, Yakshas, ​​Gandharvas, Asuras, Garudas, Kinnaras, and Mahoragas.

These are the eight categories of guardian deities in Buddhism. These deities and spirits each have unique personalities and supernatural powers. Although they are beings outside the human realm, they also experience the joys and sorrows of the mortal world.

Furthermore, Xu Xuan has a particular trait: whenever he hears the Eight Heavenly Dragons, he feels an urge to sing.

Regardless, I must first thank the Dragon Lord.

However, the orthodox Buddhist mantras must have an origin, and I wonder if this method can be exposed to the light of day.

The Dragon King's expression was a half-smile.

“A hundred years ago, a centipede demon who practiced the evil Buddhist method tried to use this method to lure me into discussing important matters, and also wanted to exchange a drop of his essence blood.”

conspiracy!

Xu Xuan immediately recognized it as a conspiracy!
In any case, centipedes and scorpions rarely play positive roles in mythology, and centipede demons in worlds with Ning Caichen should be treated with extra caution.

But how should I remind the Dragon King?
Actually, you're overthinking it. The fierce dragon in the Yangtze River, which has no demon race to stand up for it, doesn't care about mere insects.

"I immediately seized its divine spell, broke its shell, tore its golden body apart, and ripped off its thousand legs. The little insect then severed its own body and fled in a sorry state."

"Don't worry, even if that monstrous creature is still alive, you don't need to be afraid of it."

"If it really has a conspiracy, it would need to avoid you."

It's almost a given that no conspiracy can proceed as planned after a young monk gets involved.

After sending off the Dragon King of the Divine Curse, he turned into water and disappeared. Today's show is over, and I'm in a good mood, so I can go back and get some sleep.

Sure enough, he was more interesting than she was.

The day after the incident with Ji Rui, Xu Xuan checked all the students to make sure there were no problems before the boat sailed towards Xunyang.

We passed through Lujiang, then through Yicheng, and entered Pengze.

This place is also known as Jiujiang.

The scenery changes again at this section of the Yangtze River. The Gan River, Po River, Yu River, Xiu River, Gan River, Xu River, Shu River, Nan River, and Peng River flow into Poyang Lake. All the rivers flow into the sea, creating a vast and magnificent river surface.

This also foreshadows that we are about to arrive at our destination, Xunyang, for this study tour.

Countless scholars who have made waves in history have emerged from here. Therefore, this place is also known as the realm of true Confucianism and a region of flourishing culture.

Even though Qiantang has two major academies, they are overshadowed by this one.

Moreover, Buddhism and Taoism were quite popular, and many famous families were hidden in famous mountains and rivers.

The Pure Land School's main gate is right next door, so it's like a second home to me.

As the ship was about to dock, not only were the students restless, but even Xu Xuan was getting impatient.

Although he did a lot of great things in secret, directly or indirectly, at the age of twenty-four, he would be considered a college graduate of one or two years in later times, and his mentality was still very young.

Everyone changed into their most presentable clothes. Some people put on flowers, and some people covered themselves with thick powder. Then, under the strong insistence of Team Leader Xu, they changed the style to be more refreshing.

We're a team, so we should be a little more restrained in our aesthetic choices, okay?

Before disembarking, you should still give the necessary instructions.

"When you arrive in Xunyang, be sure to be careful with your words and actions, as countless people are watching our two academies."

"Student Ji, please be extra careful, do not touch or run around, and be sure to stay away from the water."

Professor Shi also said two key things at this point.

"Students, if anything happens, just mention Headmaster Shen's name. Whether it's a street ruffian, a river pirate, a bully, or even a minor official, they will all give you some face."

"Alright, everyone, let's disembark."

(End of this chapter)