He is a pure-blooded dragon in the miniature garden.

Chapter 256 These days, who doesn't have connections?

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Yang Jian? Yang Chan?
Not only the other guests, but even Su Nian, who was chatting with Kudo Asuka and the others, was stunned for a moment and subconsciously turned her gaze to the entrance of the temple.

As a Chinese citizen, Su Nian naturally couldn't possibly be unaware of the mythological figures Erlang Shen Yang Jian and the Third Holy Mother Yang Chan.

In mythology, these two are two of the three children born to Yunhua, the fairy sister of the Jade Emperor, and Yang Tianyou, a mortal, after they secretly pledged their lives to each other.

In mythology, because the fairy Yunhua violated the heavenly rules by having an affair with a mortal, she was suppressed by the Jade Emperor under Peach Mountain. This led to the mythical legend of Yang Jian becoming an apprentice to learn skills and splitting the mountain to rescue his mother.

As for Yang Chan? Well, for some unknown reason, she secretly pledged her life to the mortal Liu Yanchang, gave birth to Liu Chenxiang, and then the story of Liu Chenxiang becoming an apprentice and splitting the mountain to save his mother arose.

People who don't know the story might think Liu Chenxiang and Yang Jian are the same person.

Although this is indeed the case in a mythological sense, in order to prevent his sister from actually having an extra son with a spiritual connection, Yang Jian absorbed Liu Chenxiang's spiritual essence.

This is also the main reason why the myths of Liu Chenxiang and Yang Jian are so similar.

Of course, with the development of the new era, many ancient stories have been remade in modern times, and because of Liu Chenxiang's spiritual status, Yang Jian has also gained a lot of negative points.

For example, phrases like "Heaven-Sweeping Cloak" and "Brother's Son" made Yang Jian regret countless times that he hadn't gone easy on him.

To be fair, none of the poets in the miniature garden were exactly good birds, including the most famous one among them, Canary.

Just as Su Nian was lost in thought, Yang Chan, who had just entered the temple, looked around curiously and quickly spotted her target, immediately walking towards Su Nian.

"Hey, you must be Su Nian?"

Yang Chan asked curiously, though it was a question, her tone carried more certainty.

Upon hearing this, Su Nian rolled her eyes.

"Didn't you already decide? Why are you asking again?"

"Hey, this is just in case."

Yang Chan muttered something and said it very rudely.

At this point, Yang Chan's eyes lit up slightly as she curiously looked at Su Nian.

"Hey, are you really only two months old?"

Although it is known that beings like pure-blooded dragons are born with divine abilities, how should I put it?

There are very few freaks like Su Nian who have become three-digit prodigies in just two months after obtaining a Spirit Rank. It can be said that there is no one like her before or after her.

"Yang Chan!!"

Before Su Nian could answer, she heard a cold, sharp voice, accompanied by a loud thud, as it landed on Yang Chan's head.

Unable to bear watching any longer, Yang Jian gave his sister a sharp rap on the head.

"I'm sorry, my younger sister is unruly. Please don't take it to heart, Your Highness Su Nian."

"Tch, really, they've grown so fast and they don't even let people talk about it."

Yang Chan openly scrutinized Su Nian from behind Yang Jian with the same look she had when looking at a panda.

"Well, she's just a bit good-looking, but I don't think she's anything special."

"I don't understand why you're being so cautious, Second Brother."

Upon hearing this, Su Nian's lips twitched slightly, and she said with a hint of agreement in her tone.

"Indeed unruly."

"If I had a sister like that, she would be pinned to my lap right now and given a good beating."

"..."

At this moment, Yang Chan was so angry that she couldn't speak. She patted Yang Jian's shoulder angrily.

"Second brother, he bullied me, quickly teach him a lesson."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian fell into thought and nodded to Su Nian.

"I will consider Your Highness Su Nian's opinion."

"...Second brother, you wouldn't do that, would you?"

Yang Chan was now sweating profusely. She looked at Yang Jian cautiously and asked tentatively.

"I'm not a child anymore, I don't want to be spanked or anything like that!!"

"It's too late, it's already too late."

Yang Jian looked at Yang Chan and said quietly.

"I think I've been spoiling you too much."

Watching the interaction between the brother and sister, especially Yang Chan, who had been tricked by him and was now looking worried and scared, clutching her bottom, Su Nian couldn't help but smile.

At this moment, Yang Chan, who had been worried for a long time, breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Yang Jian not making any moves, and playfully stuck out her tongue.

It seems that her second brother still loves her and intends to save face for her.

Then, looking at Su Nian with a not-so-happy expression, he peeked out from behind Yang Jian and complained.

"You're so petty. All I asked was a question."

"Really?"

Su Nian revealed a wicked smile, and then familiarly hooked her arm around Yang Jian's neck.

"Brother Yang, would you like me to prepare a room for you?"

"Isn't this not good?"

Although it wasn't a good idea to say it, Yang Jian's eyes revealed a hint of interest.

It seems he also felt that his sister needed to be taught a lesson.

"What's wrong with that? Dude~~"

"Then I, Yang, will thank Brother Su here."

"no?"

Yang Chan's eyes widened immediately, staring at Su Nian and Yang Jian in disbelief, her mouth agape in shock.

Are you guys serious?

"Cough cough, brother, how can you really bear to hit your cute little sister?"

Yang Chan quickly composed herself, putting on a pitiful expression, like a little rabbit, staring at Yang Jian with wide eyes.

However, Yang Jian, who had experienced this countless times, was no longer fooled by such tactics and said with a dark face.

"Be patient."

Upon hearing this, Yang Chan immediately stopped giggling.

She stopped making a fuss and stayed quietly beside Yang Jian, only occasionally peeking out with her puffed-out cheeks to express her dissatisfaction to Su Nian.

Seeing that Yang Chan had stopped making a fuss, Yang Jian sighed softly and said to Su Nian.

"My younger sister is naughty and has caused trouble for His Highness Su Nian."

This time, Yang Chan obediently shut her mouth and did not refute anything.

"It's alright, but may I ask what brings you here today, Brother Yang?"

So what if she's a little brat? After experiencing Alger's antics, Su Nian didn't take Yang Chan's offense to heart.

What's more, they brought gifts—ten peaches that are nine thousand years old—that's quite a generous gesture.

The peach of immortality is one of the most famous spiritual roots in Heaven. In fact, the Heavenly Court's renowned Peach Banquet was held specifically to appreciate the peaches of immortality.

Even if it's just a rare, once-in-three-thousand-year-old fruit, eating it would make an ordinary person instantly become an immortal, gaining a five-figure fortune without any side effects.

For those who consume nine thousand years' worth of spirit stones, even a four-digit amount would at least raise their spirit level by one small rank, and even a three-digit amount would bring considerable benefits.

Under normal circumstances, there would be no need for Yang Jian and his sister to come over, right?

"Whether it's the Heavenly Court or the Daoist sect, are they usually represented by someone like Taibai Jinxing?" Yang Jian shook his head and smiled upon hearing this.

"I came here on someone's behalf."

Entrusted by someone? Su Nian's eyelids twitched. Anyone who could summon Erlang Xiansheng Zhenjun was clearly no ordinary person.

Moreover, their presence here, to some extent, sends a signal of support for Su Nian and Athena to the outside world.

However, Su Nian's intuition told him that this was probably not just a matter of official business that the Heavenly Army was facing, but had a deeper meaning.

Thinking of this, Su Nian said with a serious expression.

"Did Laozi send you?"

If he remembered correctly, Yang Jian seemed to be that person's personal disciple and a promising junior.

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian glanced at Su Nian with slight surprise, then pursed his lips and nodded.

"As expected of the World King's younger brother, he is indeed extraordinary after meeting him today."

It really is true... Su Nian was a little confused as to why the other party wanted Yang Jian to find him, but he had a rough idea.

This might be related to Arger? And it's somewhat related to him.

"What does that person mean?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian's smile faded slightly, and he spoke in a solemn tone.

"I wonder what Your Highness Su Nian's opinion is on the Daoist sect's [demonic] teachings?"

"The 'demonic' sect of Taoism?"

Su Nian was astonished.

It really does have something to do with Arger.

No, that's not right. It should be asking Su Nian, not Alger.

"Is there a demon within the Daoist sect?"

Not to mention Su Nian, even Yang Chan was stunned. In all her years of cultivation, she had never seen any spirits related to demons in the Heavenly Court.

"I've told you to read more books, but you still won't listen."

Yang Jian rolled his eyes at Yang Chan.

"The absence of a spirit related to [demon] does not mean the absence of the concept of demon; it simply means that this area has always been occupied by Laozi."

"The Little Garden does not recognize monotheism; its minimum common divisor is two, so even the [Way] has a corresponding [Demon]."

"However, within the Taoist school, 'demon' and 'grind' are synonymous, meaning tempering and trials. They are obstacles on the path of cultivation, a kind of demonic hindrance, and at the same time, they also bear certain responsibilities as guardian deities."

In Laozi's view, all things in the world are divided into yin and yang, and demons are merely the embodiment of the yin aspect of the Great Dao.

At this moment, Su Nian understood what that person meant.

For the Taoist sect, the "demon" is indeed a dispensable existence, and if Su Nian needs it, He can make room for it.

This is probably a way of winning over Su Nian, and it can also be seen as a sign of optimism towards Alger.

"What is the Buddhist perspective on that?"

At this moment, Su Nian asked with some curiosity. Having already understood his recent plans, Su Nian naturally wouldn't try to hide anything further.

Of course, this also reflects the credibility that comes with Yang Jian's identity. As that person's direct disciple, Yang Jian himself represents that person's will.

Yang Jian exhaled a light breath and said calmly.

"Laojun will probably go watch the show and sit on the mountain to watch the tigers fight."

"Just watching the show?"

Su Nian's expression froze, her tone filled with confusion.

Seeing this, Yang Jian paused for a moment, then spoke in a calm and certain tone.

"I'm just watching the show; after all, the relationship between Buddhism and Taoism has never been good."

"That would be very interesting."

Su Nian smiled and nodded as she finished speaking.

"In a sense, this is indeed good news."

And to be honest, the investment Laozi gave was indeed substantial enough that even if Alger didn't pursue Buddhism, it would still be enough to give her the foundation to reach double digits.

What surprised Su Nian was that this lack of interference and the attitude towards investment were quite different.

Surely it's not just that they're optimistic about him, is it? Or perhaps they're optimistic about Alger?

Or perhaps, having discovered Su Nian's growth, He had no other recourse but to pass on the benefits to Alger.

"However, there is one more thing I need to remind Your Highness Su Nian in advance."

After confirming that Su Nian already knew Lao Jun's attitude, Yang Jian paused and continued.

"whats the matter?"

Su Nian asked curiously, "If the first part was official business, then the latter part is probably Yang Jian's personal opinion."

It was Yang Jian's reminder to Su Nian from his own perspective.

"The true seeker of the spirit of [Mara] in Buddhism."

Upon hearing this, Su Nian perked up her ears with genuine curiosity.

After all, he had discussed this issue in depth with Argir and Athena.

The conclusion is that this person's identity must be quite extraordinary, since becoming a demon was probably not the right choice when Buddha was the true Buddha.

Do you really not know how hard Shakyamuni's vajra is?
Instead of taking the proper path, they insist on taking the crooked and unorthodox route.

Alger was somewhat confused by their thinking.

After all, the true Dharma of Buddhism is a natural enemy of evil and heretical sects like Alger.

In the presence of a true Buddha who has attained enlightenment, the so-called demons are truly nothing more than roadside figures.

Not to mention within the Daoist sect, the so-called demons are merely obstacles on the path of cultivation, used to temper the heart seeking the Dao.

Didn't you see that Laozi has directly taken over the position of Demon?

If that person's identity wasn't special enough, they might have been directly dragged out by Shakyamuni and smashed to pieces.

“Back then, when the World-Honored One descended to earth as a human, the child born was a unicorn named Rahula, an ‘Arhat’.”

Yang Jian said in an incredulous tone.

"Yes, 'Buddha is the Way' was created by Laozi when he was bored, just to tease that person."

Seemingly sensing that Su Nian didn't believe him, Yang Jian added.

Rahu, Rahu Luo—it's only one character different, isn't it? As for that unlucky fellow named Rahu among the Nine Luminaries… who cares?

Anyway, it was written by the audacious poet Hongjun, whose identity is unknown.

Moreover, Luo Hou Xingjun also received a lot of merit as compensation, didn't he?
Just like Li Jing and Nezha, neither of them dares to meet now.

And then there's Jinzha and Muzha; if they weren't in Buddhism, these two would probably be even more difficult to manage.

Upon hearing this, Su Nian's lips twitched involuntarily.

What a demon ancestor... the answer is truly written on the riddle itself.

But what happened when Su Nian learned that she and Alger had unintentionally stolen Luo Houluo's "candy"?

Su Nian couldn't help but let a carefree smile creep onto her lips.

As for the consequences?

LOL, these days everyone has connections.

(End of this chapter)