Fairy, please don't do this!

When this was brought up, Si Ruoyu asked with some curiosity, "How do you know your own destiny regarding marriage?"

She had wanted to ask about this before.

However, that day, due to the torment of her inner demons and the matter of the "Jade Feet Illustration," her thoughts were somewhat confused, and she neglected the matter...

Chapter 84, "Why did you stuff my stockings inside my clothes, Sister Yi?" (3K)

Gu Jinzhao pondered for a moment and then said, "It was calculated for me by the elders of the sect."

"Besides swordsmanship, he also dabbled in the Way of Destiny."

Instead of using the phrase that he had cultivated the Heavenly Mandate Path, he attributed it to the elders of his sect.

After all, if she said that, Aunt Ruo's inner demons would probably become wary.

"I never expected that the Qingyun Sect would have such a master!"

Si Ruoyu gave him a deep look but did not press him further.

Gu Jinzhao is no longer a child and knows how to act appropriately.

She doesn't need to ask every single question; it will only annoy people.

For some reason, the words her master Xuan Yi had said before came to her mind: "The fledgling eagle will eventually grow into a mighty eagle and leave the wings that once sheltered it."

"Gu Jinzhao has now embarked on the path of cultivation. The only ones who can stay by his side forever are his Daoist partners who share his understanding of the Great Dao."

Si Ruoyu looked somewhat dazed, and for some reason seemed lost and sad.

Gu Jinzhao did not continue the topic, but coughed lightly: "Aunt Ruo, actually that illustration is not mine, it belongs to Xu Xiucai from across the street."

He felt there was still a chance to salvage the situation.

Si Ruoyu snapped out of her daze, quickly suppressing the chaotic thoughts in her mind, and pursed her lips slightly: "Then how did it end up with you?"

Gu Jinzhao explained awkwardly, "That day, Aunt Ruo was busy and asked me to take care of her."

"Who would have thought that this scholar was a womanizer? Because he frequented brothels so much, he squandered all his money and had no money left for consultations."

"That's why I used this newly bought illustration to pay off the debt."

“I didn’t want it at first, but since we’re neighbors and we see each other all the time, I had no choice but to accept it.”

He felt he was being wronged.

A book titled "Illustrations of Jade Feet" not only unjustly implicated him in the eyes of the ghost bride, but also caused Aunt Ruo to misunderstand him.

Si Ruoyu's cheeks flushed slightly, and she couldn't help but say coquettishly, "If that's the case, why don't you just throw it away or burn it?"

"I thought that Xu Xiucai would redeem him in the future, so I didn't do that."

Gu Jinzhao felt that his explanation was flawless.

Si Ruoyu gave a gentle smile: "Alright, I believe you."

Gu Jinzhao breathed a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, Aunt Ruo was reasonable; once the explanation was cleared up, the misunderstanding was resolved.

Gu Jinchao stood up, preparing to leave: "It's getting late, Aunt Ruo, you should rest early. I'm going back to my room too."

Just then, a pair of snow-white stockings slipped off her body.

Si Ruoyu was stunned!

Gu Jinzhao was also stunned!

These stockings were the ones Mu Yiren had just stuffed into his clothes.

At the time, because they had been caught red-handed, they had no time to deal with it.

Then, Aunt Ruo arrived to save the day. He wanted to leave the chaotic scene as soon as possible, so he hurriedly put on his clothes and left the hot spring.

Who would have thought that just after the misunderstanding about the "Jade Feet Illustration" was cleared up, these stockings would slip out.

Why did you stuff my stockings inside my clothes, Sister Yiren?

"Are you deliberately trying to tease me...?"

Gu Jinzhao left only this sentence before turning around and leaving Aunt Ruo's room.

All he wants now is to dig a hole and bury himself.

What is this called!

It was Mu Yiren's undergarments that caused him to die on the spot in front of Aunt Ruo.

Now that incident has just passed, it's Luo Wa's turn again, after the "Jade Feet Illustration" incident.

Gu Jinchao suspects that Mu Yiren is poisoned...

……

As dawn broke, the area around the Cloud Platform in the center of the city was already packed with people.

The gray-robed monks in the Zen realm stood silently like a flock of crows in the forest, with Master Jiekong, the leader, chanting Buddhist scriptures with his hands clasped together.

Many disciples and elders of the Qingyun Sect also arrived early.

Today, in addition to these two forces, the Xuan Shu Sect, Wu Yuan Sect, and Hao Ran Sect have all arrived in Qingyun City.

The four sects of the two realms of righteousness gathered together, and many geniuses flocked to the scene.

But everyone's eyes were fixed on the cloud platform.

The slender body was wrapped in a gray-white monk's robe, the hem of which fluttered slightly in the morning breeze, revealing bare feet underneath.

She had her back to everyone, facing the eastern horizon where dawn was breaking, her black hair falling naturally, obscuring her true appearance.

Miao Tan!

It is her name, and also the name of the Buddhist nun.

Legend has it that she entered a state of Zen at the age of three, read through the entire Tripitaka at the age of seven, and spent nine years meditating in the Nirvana Cave at the age of twelve. When she emerged from seclusion, an eight-petaled golden lotus phantom appeared behind her, which was a phenomenon of great enlightenment recorded in Zen texts.

Just then, the morning light pierced through the clouds, illuminating her face.

She was extremely beautiful, but her eyes, the way she looked at people, were incredibly indifferent.

Whoever you look at, you feel like you've become an object, and your joys, sorrows, and other emotions become parts that can be disassembled and observed.

At that moment, that gaze swept across the entire venue, and wherever it fell, the noise abruptly ceased.

Finally, she looked at the street in the distance, and a figure dressed in a blue and white sword robe slowly appeared.

Gu Jinchao looked up and frowned slightly.

To others, she was a beautiful Buddhist nun.

But in his eyes, she became like a flower, and just one glance made his stomach churn.

Of course, apart from that, Gu Jinchao did not like this Buddhist nun.

For no other reason than that I dislike the way people look at things as if they're just objects.

After Gu Jinzhao leaped onto the cloud platform, Miao Tan clasped her hands together and said, "Benefactor Gu, please!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an eight-petaled golden lotus bloomed in the void behind him, and a solid image of Guanyin appeared at the heart of the lotus.

His eyebrows were lowered, and his lips were filled with sorrow, as if he were about to shed tears for all living beings.

Gu Jinchao paused in his action of drawing his sword.

It wasn't that I was hindered by external forces, but rather that the deepest part of my heart suddenly softened.

He knew very well that this was the compassionate image of Avalokiteshvara from the Prajnaparamita Sutra, which inspires compassion and helps people let go of greed, anger, and ignorance.

There was once a highly accomplished Zen monk who used this image to convert a powerful demon of the second rank.

Now, although Miaotan is only at the early stage of the sixth rank, she is already able to initially manifest this Dharma form.

Gu Jinzhao took a deep breath, his whole body enveloped in crimson sword intent, and he quietly activated the "Six Elements True Demon Technique" within, stirring up bloodthirsty killing thoughts.

The next instant, the longsword in his hand was drawn!

bass--

The True Yang Sword Intent soared into the sky, dispelling the clouds and mist in mid-air.

Miao Tan raised her hand, and the Compassionate Guanyin behind her also raised her hand, blocking the sword.

The jade bottle in his hand tilted, and the rain and dew with its crystal-clear luster poured out, transforming into a substantial crystal-clear elixir.

The light solidified upon landing, turning the entire cloud platform into a seven-colored glazed floor, with a distorted image of Gu Jinzhao reflected in each glazed tile.

Miao Tan softly uttered: "To see the sins of all living beings!"

He slid down, and seven demonic shadows identical to Gu Jinzhao appeared on the glass beneath his feet.

Gu Jinzhao knew that this supernatural power could reveal the dark side of one's opponent.

The more darkness in one's heart, the more demonic shadows will be reflected in the glass, similar to the inner demons and obsessions in the [Earthly Branches Realm].

Gu Jinzhao didn't even glance at this. He took a step forward, his sword held horizontally between his brows, and nine suns appeared behind him, showering down countless rays of light.

These rays of light were not directed at Miaotan or those demonic shadows.

Their target is Gu Jinzhao himself!

So that the sunshine shines upon you, cleanses your heart, and burns away the gloom.

In an instant, the seven demonic shadows appeared and then vanished.

Miao Tan was not surprised; she simply made a gesture of picking a flower.

Behind him, the compassionate Guanyin statue had a golden lotus flower that was both real and illusory blooming from its fingertips.

The lotus petals peeled off one by one, not to wither, but to transform into streaks of golden light that cut through all things.

Despite the overwhelming carnage, Gu Jinchao strolled through it as if he were walking in a garden, seemingly following the trajectory of every petal, and somehow found himself standing before her.

With a flash of crimson sword light, the jade bottle in the hand of the Compassionate Guanyin shattered!

A hint of surprise flashed in Miao Tan's eyes, as if she hadn't expected Gu Jinzhao to be so composed. She couldn't help but smile slightly: "If Benefactor Gu can sever the sins in his heart, can he also sever the seven emotions and six desires?"

In Gu Jinchao's view, Miaotan's face changed.

Her monk's robes transformed into a turquoise sword robe, and her demeanor became gentle and pitiful.

"The road to the underworld is long, and the Bridge of Helplessness is long, but with my senior brother by my side, Qingci is content."

At that moment, she became Lin Qingci, and Yuntai had somehow transformed into their wedding night. The two of them entwined passionately in that ambiguous yet sorrowful atmosphere.

Gu Jinzhao paused, his sword still.

A clear, melodious voice rang in her ears again: "We have signed a marriage contract. If you dare to be unfaithful, don't blame me for killing your husband to prove my Dao!"

Gu Jinzhao turned around and found himself pinned to the bed by Mu Yiren, unable to move.

"Since you owe them a debt of affection, why not marry them both?"

Suddenly, a soft touch came from between her eyebrows, and Aunt Ruo's figure came into view.

Gu Jinzhao found himself resting his head on Aunt Ruo's lap, enjoying her gentle caresses.

Why is Gu Jinzhao standing still?

Just now, everyone in the arena saw Gu Jinzhao easily deflect Miao Tan's attack and cut off the jade bottle in the hand of the Compassionate Guanyin. They thought he could take the opportunity to deliver another sword and win the battle completely.

Who would have thought that the sword, once raised, would remain motionless for a long time?

“I have heard that the Buddhist nun has cultivated a method that transforms the seven emotions and six desires into a sea of ​​suffering, called the ‘Emptiness and Form Zen Sutra’.”

"It seems that Gu Jinzhao was affected by this technique and fell into an endless sea of ​​suffering."

"Even sages cannot completely relinquish their emotions and desires, let alone a hot-blooded young man like Gu Jinchao?"

"We are likely to lose this battle."

Those in the arena seemed to have already foreseen the outcome, and couldn't help but sigh.

Elder Chu Wuyai said regretfully, "To be able to force the Zen Realm to such an extent, it is an honor even in defeat!"

He had already guessed that Gu Jinzhao might lose to the Buddhist nun.

After all, the two were at different levels of understanding, and they were also facing off against a mind-controlling technique like the "Emptiness and Form Zen Sutra"!