Under One Person: Starting with the Dual Cultivation of Body and Soul

Chapter 124 Going to Lingyin Temple

In the days that followed, the Lu family compound returned to tranquility.

Lu Lin followed Li Chang'an's advice and asked the school for a long leave of absence.

He did nothing all day, and didn't touch the high-voltage electric refining equipment. He even stopped his daily meditation.

Every day, I just move a deck chair to the yard, sunbathe, and daydream.

Sometimes I'll take out my phone to check it.

Sometimes I'll idly watch ants moving their nests on the ground, or observe the clouds drifting across the sky.

Li Chang'an, on the other hand, continued to maintain his regular cultivation routine.

That morning, Li Chang'an was sitting in the courtyard, nurturing the eight-sided Han sword.

Lu Jin strolled leisurely into the courtyard with his hands behind his back.

"Grandpa."

Li Chang'an sheathed his sword, stood up, and greeted them.

Lu Jin said she was going to Hangzhou to see an old friend and wanted to take him with her.

"Sure!" Li Chang'an casually asked if Lu Lin was going.

"Isn't he lying down? Let him rest in peace, we won't wake him."

"When do we set off?" Li Chang'an asked.

"Let's go now."

The two quickly packed their things, left the Lu family home, and headed to the train station.

At that time, there was no direct high-speed train line between Suzhou and Hangzhou, so passengers had to detour through Shanghai.

The whole trip takes about two hours, which is slower than driving yourself.

But Lu Jin insisted on taking the high-speed train.

Because he had just used the old Taoist master's unorthodox methods to obtain several fake ID cards.

He wanted to test whether the fake certificate actually worked.

While buying the ticket, Lu Jin muttered to herself, "If that old bastard Zhang Zhiwei's ID card is faulty and I get detained at the train station, I'll definitely go to Longhu Mountain and give him a good beating!"

However, although the old master often tricks people in important matters, he is honest and trustworthy in this kind of thing.

With her fake ID, Lu Jin passed through security without any problems and arrived in Hangzhou smoothly.

Lu Jin carefully put away the fake ID: "This old man's contraption is pretty useful; next time I can just fly anywhere!"

Li Chang'an glanced at it and noticed that the age on the fake certificate was seven thousand years old, which was more than thirty years younger than Lu Jin's real age.

However, given Lu Jin's current appearance and upright posture, even among people in their seventies, he would definitely be considered young and strong.

Upon arriving in Hangzhou, Lu Jin didn't intend to go directly to his old friend's place for a vegetarian meal.

Instead, he took Li Chang'an to a rather upscale restaurant for dinner.

When ordering, Lu Jin specifically ordered West Lake Vinegar Fish.

He turned his head and earnestly instructed Li Chang'an: "Chang'an, this is Hangzhou's most famous specialty dish. You must eat more of it later."

Li Chang'an had naturally heard of the fame of West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce.

He glanced at Lu Jin without making a sound. Could this be a continuation of the same pattern? Last time Lu Linglong came back from the capital, she brought a bunch of soy milk. Now she's in Hangzhou again, trying to trick him into eating vinegar fish.

Although I know this thing probably doesn't taste good.

But Li Chang'an really wanted to try it himself.

Let's see just how awful it can be.

After the dishes were served, Li Chang'an picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth.

After tasting it carefully, he found that the flavor was actually not bad.

While it wasn't exactly delicious, it certainly wasn't bad either.

"The taste is not satisfactory, you're a little disappointed?" Lu Jin asked.

Lu Jin thought the disappointment was that Li Chang'an thought the food didn't taste good.

Li Chang'an was disappointed that this thing actually didn't taste bad.

Li Chang'an smiled and said, "I'm not exactly disappointed, it's just that everyone online says this stuff doesn't taste good."

Lu Jin pointed to the fish on the plate and said, "This dish is actually very simple to make. But the simpler the cooking method, the more it tests the quality of the ingredients themselves. Most of the bad-tasting dishes outside are made with bad fish."

"And this fish is a live golden seven-colored rice fish from the saltwater-freshwater junction of the Qiantang River. This fish has very little fishy smell, no small bones, and naturally has a sweet taste like crab meat, so the taste is okay."

"This fish's name alone suggests it's expensive." Li Chang'an gave a thumbs up: "Sir, you're incredibly generous!"

"What's so extravagant about eating a fish? There are even more extravagant things to do."

"What?" Li Chang'an asked with interest.

"In a few days, the Devouring Pouches I ordered for you and Lin'er will arrive. Then you can put your sword in the pouch and won't have to carry a cloth around with it every day," Lu Jin said.

"How big is the space in this sac?" Li Chang'an asked curiously.

Lu Jin said, "The larger the space of the Devouring Pouch, the more unstable its structure, the more difficult it is to manufacture, and naturally, the higher the price. Generally speaking, the space of an ordinary Devouring Pouch is within ten square meters. The exact size depends on the craftsman's skill."

"Thank you, sir." Li Chang'an nodded.

"It's not too late to thank me when the goods arrive."

After finishing their meal, Lu Jin and Li Chang'an paid the bill and headed to Lingyin Temple.

When it comes to Lingyin Temple, the most famous person is Zen Master Daoji, also known as Ji Gong.

The saying "Wine and meat pass through the intestines, but Buddha remains in the heart" was left behind by Ji Gong.

At the same time, Daoji is a figure in the story who is comparable to the Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain and Master Wei of the Shangqing School.

Speaking of which, the author of the book "Linji Lu," which Li Chang'an had read before, the Zen Master Linji, who was known for his ability to kill gods and Buddhas alike, also had some connection with Lingyin Temple.

Because Lingyin Temple belongs to the Linji school, one of the seven schools of Chan Buddhism, it can be said to be a lineage passed down by the Linji Chan master.

Daoji was also a successor of the Linji school of Buddhism.

The founder of the Linji school of Buddhism was determined to kill any god or Buddha he encountered.

The rising stars of the Linji school believed that while wine and meat should pass through the intestines, Buddha should remain in the heart.

It must be said that the monks of this sect have a rather unique way of doing things.

Speaking of killing gods and Buddhas alike, Li Chang'an couldn't help but think of Xiao Zizai.

As a direct disciple of Master Jiekong, Xiao Zizai was undoubtedly also a member of the Linji School.

I wonder if Xiao Zizai can be as invincible as his founder, killing gods and Buddhas alike?

The two followed the tree-lined path to the gate of Lingyin Temple.

Like the Celestial Master's Mansion on Longhu Mountain, Lingyin Temple has long been developed into a famous tourist attraction.

Because it is located right next to the West Lake scenic area, tourists and pilgrims flock to burn incense and worship Buddha every day, making it a very popular place of worship.

Looking at the bustling scene before him, Lu Jin couldn't help but think of his plan to transform the former site of the Sanyi Gate into a tourist attraction.

My heart burned even hotter, and I secretly resolved to speed up the process once I got back.

The two walked through the tourist area in the front yard and came to a side yard with a sign that read "No Entry for Tourists".

Lu Jin found the monk in charge of receiving guests, introduced himself, and asked to see Master Jiekong.

When the old man requested an audience, the guest monk naturally dared not neglect him, and bowed with his hands clasped together, saying, "Please wait a moment, Elder Benefactor Lu, this humble monk will go and inform the abbot."

Before long, the monk who was in charge of receiving guests quickly returned and respectfully led Lu Jin and Li Chang'an through many corridors to a quiet room deep inside the temple.

This is the abbot's meditation room where he receives distinguished guests. The room is simply furnished with only a low wooden table and a few meditation cushions, and the air is filled with a faint scent of sandalwood.

An old monk dressed in a yellow robe was sitting cross-legged on a prayer mat.