Chapter 329: Cihang Pudu, Dharma Name Mancang

"Master, this is it, take it."

"Oh"

Lu Zhishen nodded stupidly.

Looking at the round bead-shaped relic in the palm of my hand, I seemed to see the round head of Elder Zhizhen, and my thoughts were brought back to a few years ago.

Yang Chang took away the [Vajra Relics], then moved away from the tray in front of him and to the right, and finally picked up another strip-shaped relic from the tray next to it.

"I'll just take this one."

"Brother Zhishen, please treat us well. Goodbye."

"Oh."

Lu Zhishen turned around to close the door, while Yang Changze held the relic and examined it carefully, and a prompt also appeared in his sea of ​​consciousness.

[The Buddha's hand relic, those who have a compassionate heart and affinity with the Buddha, can activate it with the Mountain Peeling Mantra to unlock and open the Qi Refining Realm]

Another ticket to the Qi Refining Realm? But where can I find someone with a compassionate heart and affinity with Buddhism?
Seeing Yang Chang holding the relic in a trance, Lu Zhishen turned around and began to mutter to himself: "My master, what do you mean? I will go down the mountain to fight the Jin people in the future, and it will be inconvenient to carry it with me."

"Brother Yang, why don't you keep it for me?"

"No, no, Master Lu, take it first. Elder Zhizhen has good intentions. Sit down and listen to my detailed explanation."

"Ok?"

Lu Zhishen held the round relic in his hand, and sat on the cushion in a foolish manner, listening to Yang Chang's story: "Master, you don't know that the elder is not giving you the relic as a souvenir, but to help you reach a higher level."

"hiss"

After listening to Yang Chang's simple explanation, Lu Zhishen couldn't help but take a deep breath and murmured, "I heard that Liu Tang became stronger because of Brother Yang's guidance. It turns out that the princess also needed your help. The Bright Heavenly Lord is indeed worthy of his reputation. But what should I do now?"

"Hold the relic, cross your legs, close your eyes, and put aside all distracting thoughts"

"Eh"

Lu Zhishen had a solemn appearance and sat upright like a Buddha. Yang Chang immediately recited a spell to him: Mountains and lands are impermanent, and great fruits cannot be eaten. The gentleman gets a carriage, while the villain loses his hut.

Instantly, a golden light flashed on the fat monk's head, and then he opened his eyes and asked curiously: "Did it work? I just felt a little hot on my forehead, but nothing else seems to have changed."

Why is it that I feel differently from Zhao Fujin? Yang Chang was not sure and frowned, then silently recited the [Eye of Insight] spell.

He has a deep understanding of the creation of yin and yang, and is familiar with the mechanisms of ghosts and gods.

Name: Lu Zhishen
Cultivation: Qi Refining Level 1

Attributes: Heroic and Fierce, Vajra Body (Advanced state of Vajra Body, reduces physical damage by 70%, reduces spell damage by 90%)

Skills: Horsemanship, Swordsmanship, Fists and Kicks, Spear and Stick

Possess unique skills: Unmatched power, Iron ox plowing the land

After seeing Lu Zhishen’s panel attributes, Yang Chang’s eyes almost popped out.

I reached the sixth level of Qi Refining Realm and was able to barely upgrade my Qinggong unique skill. You just stepped into the first level of Qi Refining Realm and you actually upgraded your Vajra Body?

The 'new version' of [Vajra Body], the physical defense and magic resistance are 20% higher than [Vajra Body]. The physical defense is very close to [Iron Wall], and the magic resistance is almost immune.

There is no doubt that the Qi-refining primer that Master Luo gave me is inferior to that given to me by Elder Zhizhen.

I'm so envious. It's really frustrating to compare yourself with others.

However, there are few mages in this world, and my magic resistance is of no use. Yang Chang can only comfort himself in this way.

Seeing him making faces, Lu Zhishen couldn't help but ask, "What's up?"

"It's done. Master has broken through and become a Qi Refiner. He has embarked on the path to enlightenment."

"How do I practice?"

"this one"

Yang Chang was in trouble again at this moment, because he was picking up corpses to improve his cultivation, while Zhao Fujin was learning the breathing method to absorb air into his body under the guidance of Ma Ling.

Ma Ling is a Taoist method, which is obviously different from Buddhism and it is highly unlikely to be universally applicable.

Thinking of this, Yang Chang made an excuse and said, "As a Buddhist disciple, you should practice Buddhism. What scriptures did the elder like to read when he was alive? Master, why don't you read some for reference?"

"Chanting? Okay."

Lu Zhishen felt overwhelmed when he heard this, but he still nodded and agreed.

After all, Elder Zhizhen had told him that Yang Chang was his guide and had just given him pointers on how to break through the realm. So naturally he should listen to everything he said, and even if he didn't want to recite the scriptures, he had to learn to do so.

"I will study hard."

When Lu Zhishen repeated his statement, he saw another relic in Yang Chang's hand, and asked curiously: "Brother Yang, what is this in your hand?"

"It's called Buddha's Hand Relics, and it's also used as a primer for starting cultivation, but it requires a person with a compassionate heart and affinity with the Buddha. I don't know who to use it on yet."

Before Yang Chang finished speaking, Lu Zhishen scratched his face and murmured, "Compassion? Buddha's fate?"

"Yeah, where can I find this? Hiss." Yang Changgang complained, and suddenly his eyes lit up and he added excitedly: "Could it be my second brother? He used to be a traveler."

"Brother Wu Song? You may have a connection with Buddhism, but you have a compassionate heart." Lu Zhishen pursed his lips and shook his head, then suddenly stood up as if he had thought of something.

"What happened, Master?"

"Brother Yang, come with me to a place."

"okay"

Yang Chang followed him out of the meditation room in confusion, and in a blink of an eye he arrived at the Three Great Bodhisattvas Hall at the back of the temple.

As soon as he stepped over the threshold, Lu Zhishen pointed at the Guanyin statue in the middle and asked, "Brother Yang, do you think the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva in the hall looks a bit like the girl from the Hu family?"

"Master Hiss's meaning."

"The girl from the Hu family looks like the Bodhisattva Guanyin, and among the three female leaders of Liangshan, she is more compassionate than the other two. In addition, the Buddha's hand relic you picked may be a reflection of the fact that the arrow in her arm has not healed? Brother Yang, will you take the time to verify it?"

"I never expected that the master is so wise. It's too late to go down the mountain today, so I'll give it a try at night."

Yang Chang was already 80% convinced at this point, and wondered if this was a blessing in disguise.

Wait, maybe I didn't change history, and followed Song Jiang to destroy Fang La, and my second brother also had a broken arm like in the original novel, maybe this relic can also echo it? Or is it time for him to use it now?

It’s better not to guess, we’ll find out soon.

As the sky was getting dark, Yang Chang and the two girls had a vegetarian meal and then went to the guest room of Wenshu Temple to stay overnight.

Because there were female relatives staying there, the abbot dismissed the surrounding monks that day and arranged for warrior monks to stand guard nearby, for fear of disturbing the guests' rest.

It is often said that Buddha saves those who are destined to be saved. People like Yang Chang who have both destiny and power are naturally the focus of the temple's care.

Lights were lit in the Zen room.

Yang Chang waited until the monks were far away before he took out the relic from his arms and explained solemnly, "This is from the death of Elder Zhizhen."

Hearing that it was a magical object that could be used to start cultivation, Qiu Qiongying grabbed Hu Sanniang's arm and shook it, and reminded her excitedly: "Sister, let the master help you try, maybe your arm injury will heal."

"Is this really that magical?" The surprise came too suddenly. Hu Sanniang held her chest and looked at Yang Chang happily to confirm.

Yang Chang smiled and said, "As long as this relic matches you, it will naturally have such a magical effect. Master Lu just used another one as a guide and successfully entered the first level of Qi Refining Realm. Madam, you may want to give it a try."

"Anyone is possible? I'd better wait until the end. How about letting my third sister try this first?"

"Sister, why are you being so modest? Don't you have nearly a thousand relics? If you can become a Qi Refiner, please help me get another one."

"hehe."

Qiu Qiongying's innocence was interrupted by Yang Chang's laughter, and he reminded her: "Of the nearly one thousand relics, only two can be used to guide the breakthrough. It will be useless even if I bring more."

"My lord, didn't you say that Master Lu has broken through? It's just that his body has been greatly strengthened, but he can't use magic like the princess. I feel good about my physique. Since this treasure is called [Buddha's Hand Relic], it is obviously prepared for my elder sister. I'll wait for the next time."

"This"

"Madam, take it and sit down, and the young lady will help us protect the law."

Yang Chang handed the relic to Hu Sanniang without saying anything and began to recite the mantra.

When he saw the golden light flashing on her arm, he knew that the matter was accomplished without the [Eye of Insight]. Yang Chang took out the [Sword Perfection] talisman again and used it on Hu Sanniang.

Later, using the [Eye of Insight], a pleasing panel appeared.

Name: Hu Sanniang
Cultivation: First level of Qi Refining Realm

Possessing attributes: Jiaoyan, Cihang (Fahai Cihang, universal salvation, enhance charm; inspire soldiers, double morale, inspire civilians, double confidence, soldiers and civilians gain, gratitude turns into cultivation)
Skills: Horsemanship, Spear and Stick, Boxing and Kicks, Swordsmanship

Possessing special skills: Butterfly Dance, Snake Dance, and Transmigration (Cihang has a special skill, which is passively triggered after killing an enemy, and can purify the evil karma of his life, and the evil karma will be converted into his own cultivation)
Yang Chang was stunned after reading it, thinking that this [Buddha's Hand Relic] directly increased the attribute? Although [Cihang] could not improve the strength like [Vajra Holy Body], this thing could inspire others and was definitely a good auxiliary in the battlefield.

The most important thing is that the ten-character interpretation of "the soldiers and civilians have gained something, and their gratitude turns into cultivation" points out the method of cultivation for Hu Sanniang, which is much better than Lu Zhishen's method of crossing the river by feeling the stones.

I'll let her try doing good deeds later. If the gratitude she gets can be converted into cultivation, Hu Sanniang will become a 'pay-to-win player' and her cultivation may improve faster than mine.

As for [Cihang]'s additional skill [Supernatural Power], it feels similar to Yang Chang's mode of picking up murderous aura, but it is unknown how much bad karma he will gain. However, almost everyone has bad karma, so killing people to improve cultivation is also a way.

Hu Sanniang does not have the fate of picking up corpses. If she relies on killing people one by one to become an immortal, it will take an unknown amount of time. Therefore, [Supernatural Power] can only be regarded as a supplement to her cultivation. The key to improving her cultivation lies in [Cihang].

Yang Chang planned to bring Hu Sanniang with him in the future to encourage the soldiers before the battle, and the "believers" would help her earn cultivation.

Hu Sanniang suddenly felt a burning sensation in her arm, and immediately interrupted Yang Chang's absent-mindedness and asked, "Sir, my arm is a little hot, is it?"

"That's right." Yang Chang nodded happily and said, "My wife has broken through and become a Qi Refiner. Why don't you try to shake your hands?"

“Oh, it seems true.”

Hu Sanniang swung her arms, her beautiful eyes widened, and she exclaimed: "Isn't this amazing? I don't feel any discomfort at all. Now that I have become a Qi Refiner, can I help you more? Please teach me how to practice."

"Don't worry, ma'am. We'll talk later."

"Sir, my two elder sisters have both achieved breakthroughs, and I want it too."

"Now there is nothing left. You have to wait for the next opportunity. But don't worry. We are no different from ordinary people. Perhaps only when we reach the Qi Refining Stage can we find the true method of cultivating immortals. Anyway, I will take you with me, and no one can be left behind."

Although Yang Chang didn't know where the next opportunity would be, he knew clearly where to find it.

Elder Zhizhen is so powerful, so there must be many treasures in Erxian Mountain. If he really can't find something that can help him break through the realm, he will definitely go to Master Luo to ask for help.

This trip to Mount Wutai was like a monk opening an account at a securities company with the Buddhist name Mancang.

Lu Zhishen will stay for a while and is expected to go down the mountain next spring. After Yang Chang finished his business at Wenshu Temple, he went to patrol the border in Xinzhou and Daizhou as planned, with the joy of a full warehouse of harvest.

In early November, we returned to Yangqu.

Director Yang stayed at home for a while and continued his year-end inspection.

Starting from Fenzhou in the southwest, go through Pingbei, Zezhou, Luzhou, Weisheng, Liaozhou, and Pingding, and return to Taiyuan in a counterclockwise direction.

On this trip, Yang Chang only brought Qiu Qiongying.

Qiu Qiongying felt guilty for her willful behavior during Pingding, which resulted in Hu Sanniang's injury. During this period, she changed her innocent personality. Until Hu Sanniang turned a disaster into a blessing and broke through, she became Yang Chang's little follower.

She wants to progress so much.

Yang Chang investigated the situation in each state along the way, and also provided guidance and improvement to his old brothers in Liangshan. It was the end of the year when he finished visiting seven states.

Since they had just met, except for a few people who were going back to Yangqu to celebrate the New Year, most people stayed in the base, waiting for Captain Yang to adjust and transfer them after the New Year.

After patrolling the border, he returned to Yangqu and was busy every day considering the adjustment of troop forces and formulating plans to recover various states. Hu Sanniang was busy taking care of the preparations for the family reunion during the New Year.

After finishing all this, it’s New Year’s Eve.

Yang Chang's family and Wu Song and his wife celebrated the New Year together in the Yamen of the Governorate. Delicious dishes such as clay pot chicken were all served on the table, and both families had smiles on their faces.

At the beginning of the banquet, some reunion words were said. After drinking the first cup of reunion wine, the women "fought" with the food, while Yang Changze drank with Wu Song.

As soon as the two men raised their wine glasses, Wu Song's expression became serious.

"I can live like this thanks to Sanlang's support over the years. I won't say thank you anymore. The love between brothers is all in the wine. I'm usually busy with military affairs and can't drink much. Today is the New Year and we should drink to our heart's content. Can we drink 18 bowls first?"

"How can a man say no? Do it!"

"Okay, everyone says you can't drink much, but my second brother knows you can drink a lot, come on!"

"Come again."

After Yang Chang finished speaking, he raised the cup in a domineering manner, and was about to put it into his mouth and drink it all, but unexpectedly he put it to the wrong place and splashed it on his face, and the whole person fell backwards to the ground.

"Saburo?"

"Are you drunk already? No way."

"Second brother, what happened to the official?"

"do not know"

Wu Song responded while supporting Yang Chang. Hu Sanniang stepped forward, stretched out her hand to feel his breath and forehead, frowned and murmured: "Sir, why is your forehead so cold? Isn't it invulnerable? Is it because of drinking?"

"Cold forehead? Let me take a look."

"So strange?"

Qiu Qiongying and Zhao Fujin rushed over one after another to check on Yang Chang's condition.

After being surrounded by the women, this guy suddenly opened his eyes and asked, "Ladies, what are you doing?"

"What else are you talking about?" Hu Sanniang stared at him in surprise and asked curiously, "Why did you pass out after just three cups? Aren't you immune to frost and snow? If you don't say you can drink 300 cups without getting drunk, you should have drunk at least 30 cups, right?"

"My wife, what you said makes sense. Could it be that I am too tired recently?"

Yang Chang shook his head, showing no signs of being drunk at all.

Could it be that the recent intensive 'initiation' has consumed a lot of my true energy? I remember that when I used the [Eye of Insight] before, I also had symptoms of over-consumption and fainting, but the feeling just now seemed different and I didn't feel unwell.

Or is it because of the improvement of cultivation? Another glass of wine for testing?
Yang Chang stretched out his hand to grab the wine glass, but his whole body straightened up and fell back into Hu Sanniang's arms, just like a computer shutting down.

"Official!"

"Saburo?"

(End of this chapter)