Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

Chapter 489: Jinyi Kasaya Buddha Clothing Conference

Jiang Liuer smiled faintly, "No matter the reason, everyone should cheer up. This Guanyin Temple is no ordinary place. Our first challenge is probably about to begin!"

Before long, Elder Jinchi arrived in a hurry. Even before he arrived, his laughter echoed into the main hall. "I am truly ashamed that I did not come out to greet you, elders, who have come from afar."

Elder Jinchi entered the main hall, bowed respectfully to Jiang Liuer and his group of three, and said, "This humble monk is the abbot of Guanyin Zen Temple on Black Wind Mountain, my Dharma name is Jinchi. I greet all the elders."

Jiang Liuer returned the greeting, saying, "Jiang Liuer, the abbot of the Golden Light Temple of the Great Tang Dynasty, greets Elder Jinchi."

Then he introduced his disciple to Elder Jinchi, saying, "This is my eldest disciple, Sun Wukong, and this is my second disciple, Ao Yi. It is getting dark, and it is not advisable to travel any further. We would like to ask to stay the night at your Guanyin Temple. Would you be so kind as to grant us this request?"

Elder Jinchi's smile vanished instantly, and he feigned anger, saying, "What are you saying, Elder? We are all Buddhists, as close as family. What difference would it make if we stayed for a year, let alone one night?"

After Elder Jinchi finished speaking, he quickly added, "I heard from the young monks outside that the three elders came from the Great Tang Dynasty in the East. I've heard that the Great Tang Dynasty in the East is a land of abundant resources, outstanding people, and a place where all nations come to pay tribute. It is an extremely prosperous place. I wonder if this is true or not."

Elder Jinchi's face revealed a perfectly timed hint of anticipation.

Jiang Liuer said, "The prosperity of the Tang Dynasty cannot be described in words. If there is an opportunity in the future, the abbot can go to the Tang Dynasty in person to see the splendor of the celestial empire."

Jin Chi smiled awkwardly and changed the subject to continue asking questions.

With such indirect questioning, half an hour quickly passed.

Elder Jinchi, having lived for two or three hundred years, has honed his skills in dealing with people and situations to a level of consummate mastery.

In just half an hour, a warm-hearted and hospitable abbot was portrayed.

Even the naive little black dragon was almost fooled.

In terms of cultivation, the little black dragon could easily surpass ten thousand elders of the Golden Pool, but in terms of interpersonal relationships, he was truly inferior to the Golden Pool.

Jin Chi and Jiang Liuer's group chatted and subtly inquired about various things. Since Jiang Liuer's group had no intention of deliberately hiding anything, Elder Jin Chi quickly gleaned a lot of useful information.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Elder Jinchi smiled and said, "I am truly sorry. You elders have come from afar and are exhausted. I have kept you chatting and chatting. I am really sorry."

"I have already instructed the young novice monks outside to make up the beds and prepare hot water. The three elders can take a hot bath and then rest."

"Then thank you very much, Abbot."

Jiang Liuer revealed an innocent smile.

Jiang Liuer and his group made full use of Jin Chi's preparations.

After taking a hot shower, I went straight to bed and slept until late morning the next day before getting up.

Jin Chi was already waiting for them in the main hall.

Seeing Jiang Liuer and the others approaching, Jin Chi quickly said, "Elder, I have already arranged for a Buddhist robe assembly to be held at a temple near Black Wind Mountain in half a month. If you are not in a hurry to travel, why don't you stay and participate?"

Jiang Liuer asked curiously, "The Buddhist Robe Assembly? What's that?"

Jin Chi chuckled, revealing a mysterious smile, "Buddhist robes, naturally, refer to the kasaya (Buddhist robe). The Buddhist robe competition is naturally about whose kasaya is the best!"

After listening, Jiang Liuer nodded as if he understood, "I see."

Jin Chi suddenly asked mysteriously, "Legend has it that the Great Tang Dynasty in the East possesses numerous treasures. Elder, since you came from the Great Tang Dynasty, what treasures did you bring with you?"

Jiang Liuer waved his hand dismissively, "What treasures could a mere novice monk like me carry?"

The more perfunctory Jiang Liuer was, the more curious Jin Chi became.

He had dealt with the Black Bear Spirit for countless years and believed he understood him well.

The Black Bear Spirit has extremely high standards; ordinary treasures simply don't meet his expectations.

What magical charm did that brocade cassock possess that made the black bear spirit so fascinated?

Thinking of this, Jin Chi gritted his teeth and said, "Elder, come with me."

Elder Jinchi led Jiang Liuer to an extremely secluded room in Guanyin Temple, took out a key, opened the door, and bowed, saying, "Please, Elder."

As Jiang Liuer followed Elder Jinchi into the courtyard, he was immediately dazzled by the things inside the room!

There was nothing else in the room except for countless robes, which shimmered with a dazzling and intoxicating light!

They are all made with the finest silk and by top-notch master craftsmen, in a dazzling array of colors, with everything imaginable.

"Elder, I won't hide it from you. This is my life's treasure. I want to show it to them at the Robe Ceremony. If you have any other treasures, bring them out too, so they can see what the treasures of the Great Tang Dynasty look like."

Jiang Liuer sneered inwardly. This Elder Jinchi was truly cunning and shrewd; even a thousand-year-old fox couldn't outsmart him.

They set traps for him one after another, just to see the treasure in his hands. Since that's the case, he will grant Elder Jinchi's wish.

"Honey, I actually do have one."

Jiang Liuer said hesitantly.

"What treasure?"

Jin Chi's eyes immediately lit up!

"A kasaya, a brocade kasaya!"

"It's also a kasaya."

Elder Jinchi's eyes lit up, and he rubbed his hands together, saying, "This humble monk has quite a bit of knowledge about kasayas and loves them the most. I wonder if I could take a look?"

"Abbot, please come with me."

Soon, Jiang Liuer brought Elder Jinchi to the room, opened his bundle, and took out the brocade cassock. The moment he took it out, a dazzling seven-colored light almost blinded Jinchi.

The robe is made entirely of gold thread and the finest silk, and is inlaid with jewels, jade, emeralds, agate, gold, silver and copper threads, as well as countless pearls. This is not just a robe, it is a priceless treasure!

Jin Chi's eyes widened in disbelief. He felt as if he had lived for three hundred years in vain, for such a cassock still existed in this world.

"My precious baby, my precious baby!"

Jin Chi exclaimed sincerely, "Elder, if this robe were displayed at the Buddhist Robe Competition, it would surely win first place!"

After much pleading and cajoling from Jin Chi, Jiang Liuer finally reluctantly agreed.

In the void, a white light streaked across the sky and finally landed on Black Wind Mountain, transforming into the appearance of Guanyin Bodhisattva.

The first major challenge for Buddhism is having its own abbot, which is a crucial step in the great prosperity of Buddhism.

The monks Randeng, Yaoshi, and Maitreya all instructed him to keep a close watch on the situation and ensure that nothing went wrong.

Guanyin secretly calculated the time and felt it was about time before she came to Black Wind Mountain again.

In Black Wind Mountain, the Black Bear Spirit was cultivating when Guanyin silently entered. He was startled and patted his chest.

"You startled me! What brings a celestial being here?"

Guanyin was enveloped in a milky-white radiance, obscuring her face; only her voice could be heard, "How are the preparations for the cassock progressing?"

(End of this chapter)