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

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 right now? Let him lie there peacefully, we won't wake him."

"When shall 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 no good 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 stuff is pretty useful. Next time I can just take any plane!"

Li Chang'an glanced at it and noticed that the age on the fake certificate was seventy 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 solemnly 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 may not be considered delicious, it's certainly not 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 brackish water 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: "Grandpa, you're incredibly generous!"

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

"What?" Li Chang'an asked with great 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 the higher the price will be. 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.

Lingyin Temple belongs to the Linji school, one of the seven schools of Chan Buddhism, and can be said to be the 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 ten elders requested an audience, the guest monk naturally dared not neglect them, and bowed with his hands clasped together, saying, "Please wait a moment, Elder Benefactor Lu, this humble monk will go and inform the abbot immediately."

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 a faint sandalwood scent permeates the air.

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

Chapter 125 Master Jiekong's Guidance

"Benefactor Lu, how have you been?"

Master Jiekong looked at Lu Jin and said with a smile.

"Thank you for your concern, Master. It's wonderful to see you still in good health," Lu Jin said with a smile.

"Greetings, Master Jiekong!" Li Chang'an said.

Master Jiekong nodded, invited the two to sit down, and poured each of them a cup of tea. The tea was emerald green and steaming hot.

Jie Kong looked at Li Chang'an: "When I attended the Lu family's disciple-acceptance banquet last time, I could tell that this child had a solid foundation and was a good prospect. Recently, I heard that he single-handedly defeated more than a dozen Quanxing demons, which is even more remarkable. Benefactor Lu, Sanyi is about to produce a dragon. Perhaps in my lifetime, I can witness the glory of Sanyi Sect again."

"Thank you for Master Jiekong's kind words, but this child still has a lot to learn and improve."

Lu Jin said politely, put down his teacup, and straightened his expression. "Master, I've come today to ask my old friend for some guidance on matters of the mind."

"State of mind?" Jie Kong asked, puzzled.

Lu Jin explained his situation in detail. Because of this revisit to the old site of Sany, many memories were stirred up, and his long-suppressed inner demons began to resurface. So he wanted to ask his old friend for some guidance.

Jie Kong, fingering his prayer beads, listened to Lu Jin finish speaking. As an old friend, he knew Lu Jin's inner demons. He countered, "The root of your inner demons lies in the Sanyi Sect. Now that you've taken on personal disciples and reopened the sect, the lineage should be revived, and your inner turmoil should have improved. Why has it worsened instead?"

Lu Jin was silent for a while before speaking: "I am rebuilding Sany, but after making this decision, I can't help but think of my master and fellow disciples whenever the night is quiet."

Jie Kong said, "In the end, it's still because he can't get over what happened back then."

“Yes!” Lu Jin nodded: “Master, fellow disciples, yes, how can we let go of all these things? They have weighed on my heart for decades, and the more I think about them, the heavier they become… And the source of all this…”

Lu Jin's face hardened: "It's all because of Wugensheng, but he's disappeared. It's like I'm punching a ball of air. This knot can't be untied, so it's become a dead knot."

After listening, Jie Kong slowly nodded; he knew all of this.

Back then, at the foot of Longhu Mountain, the Sanyi Sect besieged Wugensheng. Later, the Quanxing Sect gathered, and the good and evil clashed. Eventually, the Sanyi Sect and Wugensheng made an agreement: he would take full responsibility for all the karma of the Sanyi Sect. From then on, the Sanyi Sect could not act against the Quanxing Sect at will, but could only seek help from him, the sect leader, and the evil child Li Muxuan. At the same time, the Quanxing Sect could not act against the Sanyi Sect either.

He witnessed the entire process, and he also knew that when the Sanyi Sect ambushed Wugensheng, only Lu Jin was left alive.

“Wugensheng has been missing for almost seventy years. Even Zhang Huaiyi is dead, and most of the thirty-six bandits from back then have been buried. Wugensheng may have long since turned to dust. You’ve searched for him your whole life, but there’s still no news. Dwelling on these things is just trapping yourself in old dreams and refusing to come out,” Jie Kong said.

Lu Jin pursed her lips and didn't reply.

Jie Kong was silent for a moment before speaking, "A mental illness requires a mental cure. If rebuilding the Sanyi Sect doesn't lessen your obsession, you won't find a better way to avoid falling into inner demons. This old monk will give you a method."

Lu Jin hurriedly asked, "Please enlighten me, Master."

Li Chang'an also looked at Jie Kong, wanting to know what this method was.

"Discard your own methods," Master Jiekong said, enunciating each word clearly.

Lu Jin was stunned.

Li Chang'an, who was standing next to him, also frowned. In his opinion, this was undoubtedly a bad idea.

Master Jiekong calmly explained, "The greater the supernatural power, the greater the demonic obstacles. All the cause and effect arose because you went to the Sanyi Sect to cultivate against the natural order."

"Reversing life is a method that the Trinity Sect is proud of, and it is also a method that you are proud of. At the same time, it is also a shackle that binds you and traps the Trinity Sect."

"If you ever put down this technique, you might gain new insights. Moreover, without these extraordinary abilities, the influence of your inner demons will also weaken."

Master Jiekong pointed to himself: "Although I am called a highly virtuous monk, I am actually burdened by demonic obstacles and do not deserve this title."

"Back then, I overestimated myself and wanted to save the demon from becoming a Buddha, but instead I nurtured a demon. When he was out of control, I wanted to save him with my own death and awaken a trace of humanity in him. But I never expected that he would repent at the critical moment and regain his humanity."

"Although I lost all my martial arts skills, there is gain in loss. I turned back to the Asura realm, and after losing all my skills, my heart is more at peace, and I have truly seen some Buddhist teachings."

“Supernatural powers cannot overcome karma. Karma is endless, hatred is incessant, and calamities never cease. Even the Buddha, with his great supernatural powers, no longer displayed them in his later years, but instead taught Mahayana Buddhism.”

"If even the Buddha was like this, what about us ordinary mortals?"

Jie Kong looked at Lu Jin and said in a deep voice, "Benefactor Lu, you have to be willing to give to receive!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jin fell silent.

Li Chang'an also fell silent.

Strictly speaking, Master Jiekong was right. The Reverse Life Triple Rebirth was indeed a shackle that bound the Sanyi Sect, a shackle that bound Lu Jin, and even a shackle that bound Zuo Ruotong.

He had actually been subtly and overtly trying to get Lu Jin to let go of Ni Sheng.

However, what he meant by letting go was letting go from the heart.

Truly letting go is easier said than done.

What's more, it's a path I've walked my whole life.

The concept of letting go, as Master Jiekong said, is easier to grasp.

Eliminate the methods cleanly and decisively. Even if you can't let go, you have to.

Moreover, once the methods are abolished, even if you can't let go of them in your heart or see through them, your inner demons will hardly cause any more trouble, and you can at least have a peaceful end.

But... that's too simple, too crude.

That's so cruel!

The meditation room fell into dead silence.

Lu Jin lowered his head, staring at the swirling tea in his cup. After a long silence, he slowly spoke:

"I can't do this until I find Wugensheng's whereabouts. Even if one day I really can't suppress my inner demons, I still can't do it."