Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 362 Mother's Surname is Shan
"Elaborate."

"If it's possible, I'll lend you a hand."

A moment later
"If Lady White Snake can find the immortal herb of the Antarctic Longevity Emperor, she can indeed revive her physical body."

"But you've already entered the gates of hell, so it will be very difficult for you to escape the rules of the underworld."

If you think about it for a moment and feel that it has potential, breaking the rules is difficult, but there are still ways to do it.

For example, the Taoist patriarch's ability to establish the law of the world with a single word, or the Heavenly Venerables' authority to wield the law of heaven.

And with special ritual implements, the Pure Land School's golden alms bowl should be able to sever the pull of the underworld.

While Buddha might not have advised against doing this, he certainly didn't suggest that the dragon-slaying monk kill a junior member of the Buddhist order.

It's feasible, it's feasible.

That's how you get your name removed from the Book of Life and Death, and you'll never have another chance to be reincarnated.

At this point, Ruoxu felt very heavy-hearted, as Buddhism places great importance on the concept of reincarnation.

The Lotus Sutra and the Surangama Sutra, among other scriptures, emphasize the importance of reincarnation and the path to transcend it.

Many Buddhist practices and hand gestures are even related to reincarnation.

Not to mention Tibetan Buddhism, which relies on reincarnation to accumulate wisdom and vows; if this lineage of reincarnation is severed, it will disappear.

Xu Xuan, on the other hand, was not afraid of such consequences at all. Even when he saw the underworld, the Ten Kings Palace, and millions of vengeful ghosts entering the cycle of reincarnation, he still did not feel much awe.

Moreover, this is a quality that doesn't seek an afterlife, a standard feature of a male protagonist, and anyone with this kind of identity is no ordinary person.

Who knows, I, Xu Hanwen, might just become an immortal in this lifetime!

So she even comforted her senior brother, telling him not to be sad. We, as practitioners, should stride forward boldly, unwavering even in the face of death, living in the present moment!

To transform the human world into a pure land. No, to bring the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss back to the world is my lifelong pursuit.

Ruoxu admired this sentiment, for his junior brother not only had a deep affinity with Buddhism, but his Buddhist heart was also more steadfast than that of the Bodhisattvas and Arhats.

"I won't try to persuade you if you have your own path."

The two walked and talked, eventually returning to the ruins of the City of the Wrongfully Dead, an open space.

The City of the Wrongfully Dead, oh, it guides millions of vengeful spirits to salvation.
My junior brother has already surpassed me; I need to work harder.

But when they got to this point, Xu Xuan once again revealed a smile that made Ruoxu's fists itch.

"Senior brother, I came in a hurry this time and only prepared a small surprise."

"Hey hey hey"

That "hehe" is quite clever.

Then Zhu Yingtai, who was standing in the circle of light, walked over.

Ta-da!
"Who do you think this is?"

Ruoxu took a closer look.

"The yang energy has not dissipated and has not entered the gates of hell; the physical body is still connected."

"Those who return through the Yin-Yang passage can be resurrected on their own."

Huh?
So calm?!
Then he understood what was happening and removed the ghost makeup from Zhu Yingtai's face.

"This Miss Zhu from Shangyu is really pitiful. She was abducted to the underworld by the Yin-Yang Dharma King and almost married a terrifying little ghost to have a ghost child."

"Senior brother, you must help them out!"

Ruoxu appeared unchanged, but her eyes subtly trembled.

Somewhat similar.

With his pride and mindset, he naturally wouldn't pretend or hide, and he also understood where his junior brother's smug smile came from.

It seems that Zhuangzi really shouldn't have been put in the library.

"Does the young lady know a family surnamed Shan in Shangyu?"

Xu Xuan held his breath, which was not actually his own, trying to minimize his presence.

Zhu Yingtai was speechless; here we go again.

They were fighting like raging fire and thunder, with mountains collapsing and seas splitting. Then they started talking about everyday family matters.

Mother, your arrival in the underworld will truly be as smooth as in the stories, and I, your daughter, will benefit from your good fortune.

Although she was uneducated, she was quite clever and quick-witted.

He naturally knew that Master Xu's earlier surprise was related to this monk and his mother, and he would definitely ask about it when he got home.

Of course, I replied earnestly that my mother's surname was Shan. "I see, we were classmates."

Ruoxu's answer was natural, and he seemed very simple.

Xu Xuan, a bystander: I don't believe it.

Passerby NPC Zhang Hua: I don't believe it.

Zhu Yingtai, the person involved: I don't believe it.

The atmosphere was inexplicably subtle, and the combination with someone's barely suppressed smile made it even more wonderful.

Ruoxu sighed and left behind a sentence:
"Don't worry, I'll send you back to life in a bit."

Then he dragged Xu Xuan aside to test his knowledge and to teach him a few magic seals.

"Senior brother, it's not that I didn't have a trial card, it just expired. Next time, next time for sure... please don't."

Bangbang just gave a few Buddhist teachings, and the person became much more obedient.

But seeing my senior brother, who is usually so carefree, looking somewhat embarrassed and annoyed made it all worthwhile.

"I will send Miss Zhu back to life first. You all wait for me here."

Ruoxu's method is very simple: return the way you came and send Zhu Yingtai away again from the Yin-Yang Dharma Realm. A ray of pure Buddhist light will be enough to protect her and ensure her safe return to her physical body.

The Yin-Yang Dharma King can grant that?

"We haven't fought yet, but since He often travels between the Yin and Yang realms, He probably knows my name, so it shouldn't be a big problem."

I understand, that's what a fearsome reputation looks like.

Ruoxu, the demonic monk in the mortal realm, was a top figure among top cultivators. In the underworld, he spent a year beating up the Black Mountain Demon.

Their fame has certainly spread.

If the Yin-Yang Dharma King weren't brain-dead, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths to fight this guy.

Then came the farewell before leaving.

Although it was only a few days, being able to walk together for a few days in the perilous underworld already shows that the foundation of their friendship is very solid.

Zhu Yingtai was very grateful to Master Xu for his support along the way and for his help in bringing her back to life.

The hardships and dangers along the way have made me realize how terrifying the underworld is, and how unfortunate and fortunate I am.

I am also very grateful to Zhang Hua. If it weren't for his belief and perseverance, I wouldn't have been saved.

She might already be pregnant with a ghost baby.

When the three said goodbye, Xu Xuan specifically reminded them not to talk about things in the underworld.

This girl hadn't received much education and didn't understand the rules of the world.

The principle of respecting ghosts and spirits while keeping them at a distance must be emphasized. For example, it is called dissociative identity disorder, where one wakes up again in a daze.

As for Zhang Hua's incense offerings, we can make them up later. It's easy to tell people a story about the God Zhang wielding a sword to slay the Ghost King.

You don't need to put in any effort to keep the incense at the temple, and the imperial court's control in this area is becoming increasingly lax. You can do this first, then do that, and just avoid showing up yourself.
Ruoxu, who was listening from the side, gave him a strange look. His junior brother, as a Buddhist disciple, was quite adept at pretending to be a god or ghost, and he really didn't care about the details.

Before leaving, Xu Xuan placed a colorful butterfly into Zhu Yingtai's soul.

This girl's fate is sometimes good and sometimes bad, so having the protection of Zen Master Fahai as an extra layer of insurance for her is like adding another layer of protection.

Then Ruoxu tore open the small hell space and took Zhu Yingtai away.

My senior brother returned in less than an hour.

The Yin-Yang Dharma Realm initially resisted, but was forced to open the door to receive guests due to the violent opening.

The Dharma King was so frightened by the aura of Ksitigarbha that he didn't know where to hide, so he easily sent Zhu Yingtai's soul away.

"It seems that he has already been successfully resurrected."

"Next, we're going to the gates of hell."

In the mortal realm, there is the Zhu Mansion.

The news that the young lady had woken up spread throughout the entire mansion, and everyone was relieved.

Mrs. Shan sat on the edge of the bed, wiping away her tears, and held her daughter tightly, not daring to let go.

Miss Zhu was also very excited; who wouldn't be happy to be alive?

So, it's not a good time to ask about monks right now.

(End of this chapter)