Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

There might be good monks in some places, but Chu Mingkong really hadn't encountered any.

But in Chu Mingkong's mind, Buddhism shouldn't be like this; at least... they should still be able to pretend to be good people.

"There is a causal relationship. What is your impression of Buddhism?"

"Using high principles to meddle in other people's business?"

The woman remained noncommittal.

“In the past, what Buddhism liked to do was to win over and convert people. In the Buddhist scriptures, there are many stories of heroes from foreign lands being appointed as protectors of Buddhism. This came at a price, and the ordinary believers paid for it.”

What is truly terrifying about Buddhism is its mysterious and profound ability to guide and transform people, as well as its inexplicable and powerful faith.

Upon closer reflection, Chu Mingkong realized that Buddhism does seem to have a penchant for recruiting historical figures from other regions as protectors.

This is actually quite disgusting. It's like a neighbor from another ethnic group suddenly saying that we are family and that I want to take your ancestors as bodyguards and grandsons.

Chu Mingkong didn't know how this worked in this world, and he was too lazy to figure it out for the time being.

If it doesn't concern you, a general understanding is enough.

Anyway, I understand the reason for the current state of Buddhism. It's basically that lower-level believers are forced to serve as beasts of burden for the upper-level Buddhists.

Chu Mingkong let out a long sigh of relief and smiled, saying, "You've talked to me a lot this time, which is quite rare."

"Actually, there's not much to say." The woman pointed to the pool water.

In the center of that clear pool of water, a small "ink mark" appeared, and that black spot was spreading continuously in the water.

Chu Mingkong tensed up: "What's going on?"

"One of the restrictions left in this world is that many things cannot be said. This Taixu Dream Realm can temporarily block the restriction, but for some time to come, you will not be able to use the Taixu Dream Guiding Technique."

Chu Mingkong expressed his regret, as he was about to be expelled from this sacred mountain dream, and he wanted to stay here a little longer.

"Shouldn't we be able to re-enter this dream?"

"Of course, it won't affect our usual communication." The woman nodded slightly.

"Then I can rest assured."

Suddenly, fog rose up around them.

A thick, white fog drifted in, so thick that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face and couldn't see the surrounding scenery. It was as if the whole world was just a fog.

When the thick fog dissipated, Chu Mingkong opened his eyes.

Everything before him was the same as before his breakthrough. He was lying on the bed, doing nothing, still holding his master, Zuo Qiuchi. The only difference was that his cheek was a little sore when he woke up.

Chu Mingkong guessed that Zuo Qiuchi thought he was holding him too tightly and wanted him to let go, so he pinched his cheeks a few times, but stopped when he saw that he didn't react.

But since her face has already been pinched, it would be a loss if she didn't hug it for a little longer.

Chu Mingkong clenched his arms tightly, browsed through the Filial Piety Mall, and his face darkened.

The income bonus is gone...

The mall has still raised prices.

But there's a new online store?!

Chu Mingkong glanced at it and found that the products in this mall were no different from the previous ones, except that the consumption method had changed, and it was noted that the products produced in this mall were all defective products that would randomly have problems.

As for this form of consumption...

“Invite an elder to help with the purchase, and send her to the peak of satisfaction to complete the purchase. Isn’t this Pinduoduo’s filial piety version…” He curled his lip.

This online store seems useless, isn't it? The products it produces are all randomly defective, and there's no subsidy from Baiyi (a popular online shopping platform).

No, it's still somewhat useful. If we bring out too many good items for the auction later on, the acquisition channels will be questionable. It would be better to bring out some incomplete items.

Moreover, with this mall, there's no need to worry about needing filial piety points urgently but being short of money!

What is this called?

Without the help of beautiful and charming elders, life is difficult to get by!

To put it simply, relying on one's parents for financial support is unavoidable.

Chu Mingkong was filled with emotion. He temporarily shifted his attention away from the Filial Piety Mall and kissed Zuo Qiuchi's smooth face. Her delicate skin, exuding fragrance, was intoxicating.

"What are you doing?" Zuo Qiuchi woke up from a light sleep, his eyes cold and sharp, and he looked ready to beat up his traitorous disciple.

I'm living off my parents—

Chu Mingkong didn't dare say these words out loud. If he were to say something like that, he was afraid that Zuo Qiuchi would slap him out of the Immortal Treasure Pavilion.

"Your face is so tender!" Chu Mingkong said sweetly first, then quickly added, "I just felt you pinch me, Master, but I'm the kind of person who repays evil with kindness, so I kissed you."

"Looking for a beating?"

Zuo Qiuchi only made a verbal threat and then fell silent; a sweet tongue still works. She casually shrugged her shoulders and said:

"Loosen your arms a bit, you're hugging me too tight, my chest almost burst just now."

That's an exaggeration. Chu Mingkong has tried it before. Although Zuo Qiuchi's chest is a bit firmer than other girls', those two soft, snow-white mounds aren't so easy to burst. They're not fake.

"I told you to let go, not to put your hand down!" Under the covers, Zuo Qiuchi pinched his waist. "By the way, were you dreaming just now?"

What a joke! If even the right to dream has been taken away, how can one dream?

"Why are you suddenly asking this?"

"Were you having a fit of hysteria just now, thinking about Kazekage or some other girl, wriggling and crawling around me like a worm, and panting heavily? It was disgusting. You didn't even react when I pinched you."

"..."

Is that true? That can't be right, he has no recollection of it at all!

Could it be that Zuo Qiuchi was referring to the time when he first entered the Taixu Dreamland, and he approached the sacred mountain by running wildly?

"Um, would you believe me if I said I was running, running a bit fast, so I'm a little out of breath?"

"Do you think a normal person would believe that?" Zuo Qiuchi asked with disdain.

Chapter Seventy-Five: Arrival at the East China Sea

We have finally arrived at the East China Sea.

Judging from the name, one might think of a **land**, but the actual landing site is still land.

Because the underwater dragon palace is primarily inhabited by dragons, but also by other races, most cultivators would face numerous troubles and embarrassing situations if they ventured there. Moreover, rashly placing oneself in the vast ocean would make the underwater realm the perfect battlefield for dragons seeking trouble.

Therefore, this auction cannot be held underwater, as it must accommodate the habits of most cultivators.

Qingse chose to land in a place called Guanhai City. The city's geography resembles a gorge, and it is also a gathering place for various sects and forces.

"Where is the auction house? I mean, where is your senior's Immortal Treasure Pavilion? I'd like to see what a big tycoon's Immortal Treasure Pavilion looks like." Chu Mingkong rubbed his nose, the air carrying the salty smell of the sea.

If you are sensitive to smells, living in a lakeside town might be much more comfortable than living in a coastal city, although it is indeed very windy and cool here.

Every now and then you can see the white skirts billowing in the sea breeze, and a glimpse of fair, tender legs peeking out.

Qingse pointed to the sky, a hint of envy in her eyes, and said:

"High in the sky above Guanhai City lies a hidden fairy island nestled among the clouds. That senior, Bao Fahu, bought that island, and the entire fairy island is his business domain..."

Buy a fairy island...

Bao Fahu is indeed a bit of a nouveau riche, no wonder Qingse admires his industry seniors to such an extent.

Normally, spaceships and floating boats are luxury items among cultivators. From acquisition to subsequent use, they are extremely expensive. Qingse's Immortal Treasure Pavilion is equivalent to a superior-grade spaceship or floating boat.

Even if a house flies in the sky, it is indeed a bit strange, but that doesn't change its expensive value.

I never imagined that these auction houses could even buy up the fairy island.

In comparison, Qingse depicts a house flying, while Baofahu depicts an entire island flying...

Chu Mingkong stared intently at the sky, his sharp gaze traversing vast distances to reach the clouds.

The shape of this island... looks a bit like a cow?

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The girls who followed them off the boat also looked up and stared.

“There really is an island that looks like a…” Jin Yu suddenly stopped talking and quickly corrected herself, “A double-edged axe.”

Chu Mingkong knew what the girl was thinking; her mind was full of dirty thoughts.

"Legend has it that these celestial islands floating in the heavens are the remains of powerful beings who were born with the power to govern the heavens and the earth long ago. Each celestial island may be a body part such as an arm or a leg." Shangguan Rong raised her fair neck, its curves graceful, revealing visible blue veins.

"That's an interesting way of putting it." Yongzhen thought it had the air of a strong person, making even death seem extraordinary.

"What's so interesting about that..."

Jin Yu muttered to herself, her thoughts clearly different from others. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of a strange figure, and upon looking over, her beautiful eyes widened in surprise and curiosity.

"Is that the Pearl Woman or the Clam Woman? She's floating in a seashell, and she seems to be a size smaller than us normal humans!" Although she was surprised, she didn't dare to shout loudly, as it would be uncivilized and could easily cause trouble.

While the girls were busy looking around with curiosity, Chu Mingkong found a high place, took off into the air, and copied the coastal city and the scene where the sea and sky met onto a paper sticker. He then sent it back to the "family group chat" as a way of sending a "photo" to the female relatives who were unable to come in person.

[Gu Jungui: Are there really many strange and wonderful sea people there? What do they look like? I've hardly ever seen them in the Tianji Empire.]

That's for sure. Even alien races don't like being treated like monkeys. When demons or similar creatures occasionally appear, they will hide their true forms.

[Moon River Cat: Daddy, Cat wants to eat.]

All you're thinking about is getting food from me. When you get back, you'd better cuddle your little darling more, make her jealous for a while...

Looking at his daughter's adorable childlike handwriting, Chu Mingkong couldn't help but smile.

[Wan Hua: Ming Kong, remember to throw Zhi'er into the sea, don't let her come back!]

[Xiao Zhi: Thank you for your hard work on the memorial. I had a lot of fun.]

Madam Zhen sent an "emoji," which was from Jiao'er.

Judging from the baby's face on the paper sticker, it's probably because the baby pressed her little face onto the paper sticker and it was imprinted. It's so cute!

Chu Mingkong also wanted to be childish for once and imprint his face on the image, but since he didn't have much flesh on his face, he figured the result would be a bit scary, so he decided not to do it to frighten the little girl.

Back at the Fairy Pavilion, the women had finished their curious tour, and he set off to lead them to the residence of the Xiaoxiang Qin Academy.