A lot of people gathered in the huge courtyard because of Xie Chun's challenge. Even many people who didn't like to join in the fun on weekdays also gathered because the courtyard was getting more and more popular and one of the talented brothers who attracted everyone's attention came to challenge. Sakon.
Xie Yuan has always kept a low profile, especially when he first came here. He never said that no one would be allowed in even to watch the game. Within the courtyard, many people could not help but watch during the competition, so there were many people surrounding it, even more than usual.
The crowd, which was just a little noisy at first, seemed to be strangled by the neck at the same time, and no sound was made.
While everyone was watching silently, Xie Yuan withdrew his long sword, cupped his hands, and said:
"Access."
Xie Chun's face turned red and white. The key is that he even looked a little confused. He didn't understand how he was defeated in an instant when he clearly had the upper hand?
Not just him, most of the dense crowd of onlookers also had the same expression, shocked, confused, and puzzled.
Xie Chun's big tree was so majestic and intimidating that it almost suppressed Xie Yuan and could not get close to him. However, in his final charge, his figure flashed left and right inside, but Xie Chun did not resist. Was defeated?
He is clearly one of the top young people below the Grand Master of the Xie family. It seems that his strength and realm have indeed surpassed Xie Yuan. There is a gap between him and the people before him, but he still can't do this. Guy?
What kind of martial arts is that? He turned defeat into victory in an instant, leaving Xie Chun unable to react!
Xie Chun had a bleak look on his face. This should be a secret skill such as illusion. Although he couldn't understand it at all, there was no doubt that he was defeated. If it were a real life-and-death fight, he would already be dead.
He handed over his hands in despair:
“I’ve learned a lesson.”
“You’re welcome.”
Xie Yuan smiled and stretched out his hand carelessly. .
Xie Chun's mouth twitched, and he threw the protective jade pendant in pain, but Xie Yuan caught it.
Neither gold nor stone, shiny and smooth like jade.
The material of this jade pendant is very unusual. Xie Yuan rubbed his hand slightly, feeling the mysterious and tenacious power inside, and smiled:
"Brother Chun is really a trustworthy person."< br>
Xie Chun felt even more bitter when he heard this, secretly thinking that this life-saving treasure had been lost, and he would definitely be scolded if his parents found out when he went back.
In the distance, on top of a tall building.
"Does this kid still have such a method? The power is very powerful, haha, I wonder where you learned it?"
A thin old man with white hair and beard looked at Xie Yuan's Courtyard, said with a smile.
The middle-aged man next to him has an easy-going expression, but just standing there has an extraordinary momentum emerging. A whirlwind is rising around him, making people afraid to look at him. It is Xie Yi.
Seeing Xie Yuan's performance, Xie Yi's eyes flashed with light, and then he said noncommittally:
"It's true. But the little guy has a lot of secrets, and I'm too lazy to ask them one by one."
"After all, he grew up outside, so he still needs to pay more attention to him."
The old man is casual As he said that, he thought about it and said:
"But it is your eldest brother's bloodline after all. As long as there is no problem with his character, there is no need to go into it."
Xie Yijing was quiet for a while and nodded. Road:
"Indeed."
"I didn't expect that even if he didn't grow up in the Xie family, he would be so outstanding. He even seemed to outperform all the younger generations of the family. I don't know what his talent is. It’s too shocking, there are some problems with our training methods now.”
The old man stroked his beard, seeming to be happy but also dissatisfied.
Xie Yi said:
"It's because his talent is too unique. I think the young people in the family are also pretty good. Besides, haven't they all lost yet?"
"Yes, after all, he is Xie Xuan's child. Your eldest brother was almost as sharp as he was at this age."
The old man nodded:
"But if it is just such strength, indeed He can't be the first person. He is too young, and his cultivation is not that good. "
The old man's eyesight was very sharp, and he pointed it out.
He looked at Xie Yi:
"Didn't you let him switch to practice the technique?"
"There's no rush."
Xie Yidao:
"He has been practicing this technique from the beginning to now. If there is no suitable one, it will do more harm than good."
"There are a few things in the arsenal that are suitable for him."
The old man said calmly.
Xie Yi looked at the old man:
"Do you agree to let him enter the arsenal for a try?"
"I have no objections here, haven't I always looked at you? After watching it for so long, his strength should be about the same."
The old man said.
"He's here for a trial anyway. Why are you so steady? You have to avoid suspicion? You don't avoid relatives when you promote good people. Everyone should know by now that you don't just treat him well because of blood and family ties. Because he is close to you, You are obviously very talented but you are not allowed to enter the Xie family's arsenal. Isn't this the other extreme for you to be the leader of the clan? Over the years, the old guys have seen how things work.”
The old man rambled, Xie Yi nodded and said:
“You are right, I will consider it carefully.”
“Why are you still thinking about it?”
The old man shook his head:
"I think this kid is good."
"He is indeed very good. But let's wait until the recent turmoil is over. After all, the fight is not over yet, and the results are about to come out."
Thanks Yi slowly nodded and said:
"If he can still defeat Xie Dun, then there is nothing wrong with letting him enter the arsenal."
"You, the second uncle, deserve it, but you are too strict. Come on! ”
The old man didn't understand.
Although Xie Yuan has made great achievements in Ten Thousand Demon Mountains, actual combat is actual combat, and discussions are exchanges.
The actual battle situation changes rapidly, and there are many factors that can affect the life-and-death struggle, but the basis for competition is mostly hard power.
Even though the old man only watched this game, he could see Xie Yuan's weakness at a glance. Given the huge gap in cultivation, it was almost impossible to surpass Xie Dun, whose cultivation was at the top of the Third Transformation Realm.
The old man shook his head:
"You, the clan leader, acted selflessly and delayed the seedlings, but you are selfish!"
Xie Yi smiled bitterly, shook his head, and did not argue.
He glanced over there again, turned around and entered the tall building, and stopped looking.
This high-rise building is majestic and majestic. It occupies a whole courtyard and overwhelms the Xie clan. It has an astonishing momentum.
On the top plaque, there are four simple and powerful characters -
Xie's Arsenal.
In Xie Yuan’s courtyard.
Everyone in the audience saw that the competition had completely decided the winner. The two had even handed over the lottery, and only then did they realize that it was indeed over.
It ended with Xie Yuan winning his twelfth consecutive victory.
The people next to him gradually began to whisper, and the whispers slowly gathered and soon turned into a noise.
"Xie Yuan was clearly at a disadvantage, so why did he get in and kill him with a sword in an instant?"
"It's a trick! He used a trick!"
"It's hard to tell what it was. What a trick..."
"That's an illusion."
The tribesman who still has outstanding vision explained. As soon as he said it, the people around him became a little quiet. It seemed that his status was not low, and he spoke. Very convincing.
But he also said with a look of amazement:
"This illusion is extremely unpredictable. I don't blame you for not being able to see it. Even the clan doesn't know if there is such a secret skill. Anyway, I can't find it in all the layers of the arsenal I can go to. Come. Xie Yuan is not simple.”
“That’s it, you can see it!”
Someone next to him flattered him. The number is not low, and he is not an ordinary person in the Xie family.
“Could it be that he hasn’t tried his best before?”
Someone said in surprise.
"Isn't this nonsense! He won so easily before, and it was only Xie Chun who put pressure on him that forced him to use his true skills."
"Good guy, I think he is very good. A winning streak is already a shocking move, but I didn’t expect that he was hiding his clumsiness! So tell me, will he return the favor? How many tricks are he hiding?"
"Impossible! Xie Chun has already forced him to deal with it seriously. How many secrets can he have at such a young age?"
"In other words, if Xie Dun comes, he will not be able to survive?"
"Of course. Xie Dun is the mountain of this generation. Although he lost half a move to Xie Wei last time, the difference was almost the same. The victory or defeat was just a hair's breadth away. They were both at the pinnacle of the Three Transformations Realm. After all, Xie Yuan is still young. In the end, He can't climb such a mountain. He may have a chance in the future, but By the time he grows up, Xie Dun will definitely be a master already.”
“That makes sense.”
Others were talking about it, and many people had already run out, claiming that Xie Yuan had won again. The news quickly spread throughout the Xie clan.
Many gambling stalls sighed and cursed, especially some tribesmen who had lost twelve consecutive games and almost lost all their personal money.
"Thirteenth uncle, I will continue to benefit and benefit."
The middle-aged man smiled and put the pile of gold leaves into his pocket.
The old playboy Thirteenth Uncle looked sad and sighed:
"How can he really win so many games in a row?"
"Haha, after all, he belongs to the former patriarch. It’s not unusual for my own son to have such a talent. . ”
“But he doesn’t grow up in the clan... It’s probably the last battle, isn’t it? I’d still bet on him to win! Dun, give me the thirteenth consecutive defeat!”
When the middle-aged man saw the old man taking off his boots and taking out a bag from the hidden buckle inside, which contained more gold leaves than before, he couldn't help but said with a smile:
"Uncle Thirteen, haven't you run out of private money? Is there more? ”
"This is really the last one. I have been here for so many years. I don't believe that he can beat Xie Dun. I want to win back everything before!"
Uncle Thirteen has obviously lost his sights and will All the contents in the bag were poured out and pushed to the middle-aged man.
Needless to say, the taste of gold in boots is great, but the middle-aged man did not dislike it and put everything away with a smile:
"Uncle Thirteen, have you thought about it? Are you sure it's Xie Dun? If you lose another game, it won't be a big deal. Uncle Thirteen, your ranking is really a coincidence. I'm afraid..."
The old man's eyelids twitched, then he made up his mind and waved his hand:
"No matter! Give me all the money for Xie Dun! I will win it back in one go! I will win!"
...
"Everyone, the young master said that there are not many things prepared in the courtyard. I am afraid that too many things will be lost." It’s so shabby that I won’t entertain you uncles and brothers.”
In the courtyard, Yunzhu spoke respectfully to the crowd who had not dispersed.
Although Xie Chun hid his face and left after losing, the others were procrastinating.
In recent days, more and more people want to visit Xie Yuan. With the number of Xie Yuan's victories, the number of victories has increased sharply. However, the Xie family is such a big family, Xie Yuan cannot even recognize those who are close to him by blood, let alone the whole family. ?
When you want to socialize, there is no need to practice, so Xie Yuan treats everyone equally, and after discussing with each other, he closes the door and thanks the guests on the grounds of practice.
The courtyard is open at regular times every day, only about martial arts and nothing else.
Xie Yuan sat in the hall, holding the tea brought by Shi Jian to moisten his mouth, closing his eyes slightly, thinking about the shadows in the sky just now.
You are indeed very powerful. It is difficult to win just by relying on moves and techniques, so you have to rely on heavenly illusions.
The Heavenly Illusion Technique is already a method beyond the realm. Few people in the same realm can see through it. Even the original Fire User suffered losses many times, not to mention Xie Chun.
And the Heavenly Illusion Technique is not his most powerful method, and the even more powerful method has not yet been used. Relying on these secret techniques, even if his cultivation level seems to have just broken through to the three-transformation realm, there are few opponents in the same realm in a real fight.
Speaking of it, his cultivation level has advanced very quickly, but because his strength is still beyond the realm, his eyes are always on those people whose cultivation level far exceeds his, and every time he reaches the realm, he seems to be at a disadvantage.
"The Dajinhe Kung Fu can already make up for many realm gaps, but it can only compete with those in the middle stage of the Three Transformations Realm. After crossing two levels, the cultivation level is still suppressed. The realm of blood and energy is the foundation."
Xie Yuan thought silently.
Not to mention the level of the golden bell, the quality of blood energy is still a bit poor. If there is an external skill similar to the Dajinhe Kung Fu, then once he combines the internal and external skills, even if he has just entered the Three Transformations Realm for the first time, his cultivation level will be almost comparable to those in the later stages.
We have to put this matter on the agenda...
Xie Yuan was just thinking to himself when the door was pushed open again, and a slim pink figure jumped in and walked straight into the hall:< br>
"Where's the fun? Is the fun all over? So soon?"
Xie Lingyun was chattering, looking left and right, but saw nothing except the big pit in the courtyard.
She blinked:
“I said it would take a while, but you lost so quickly?”
“Can’t I win? To me So unsure?”
Xie Yuan smiled.
Xie Lingyun made a cry:
"Xie Chun's level is not bad. If you delay for a long time, I believe you have a chance to win. How can you defeat him so soon when we can still meet him?" Huh? "
She came over as soon as she heard the news, but she didn't make it yet.
“He’s not bad.”
Xie Yuan took a sip of tea and said calmly.
Xie Lingyun had a strange look on his face:
"You really won? Look at your harping."
"It's just average, just Xie Chun."
< br>Xie Yuan smiled.
Xie Lingyun's expression was even more disgusting:
"It's even more embarrassing..."
She looked at the sky and said:
"It's neither early nor late, are you still going? ?”
Xie Yuan originally agreed to let her take him to the Jade Buddha Temple today, but Xie Chun came to challenge him, so he put it aside for the time being.
But Xie Yuan won so quickly that it was still too early to say there was a delay. Even if there was no delay, it would have been time to set off. She wondered if Xie Yuan wanted to take a break and summarize the process of the competition. His practice habits are quite good.
But Xie Yuan just pondered for a moment and said:
“Let’s go, it’s not tiring anyway.”
His true thoughts came from his feelings after the battle. , I want to visit the Buddhist temple early and try my luck to see if I can get the Buddhist charm.
But when Xie Lingyun heard it, she felt that he was giggling again invisibly, she ground her silver teeth and said:
"Let's go now if you're not tired!"
"Let's walk."
Xie Yuan explained to Yunzhu and Shijian that they should look after the house, mainly to save the losses in the battle. It needs to be repaired, and it must be repaired with the best materials. Once applied, it will naturally be remembered by Xie Chun.
Then Xie Yuan and Xie Lingyun each took a horse, got on top, dressed lightly, and left as soon as they said they were going. They didn't even take their entourage with them, and they rode away to the tribe's territory.
In a rather large house in the Xie clan.
Having such a single-family house here shows that the status of the owner of the house is not low in the Xie family, and his strength is not weak.
Xie Chun came here and knocked on the door. After hearing the sound, he pushed the door open and saw the figure slowly dancing with a sword in the courtyard.
His sword moves were so clear that even the old woman in the tribe could see them clearly, as if they were just training moves; however, after Xie Chun watched them for a while, he felt that every move and every move put heavy pressure on him. It seems that I can't take it no matter what, and I can't help but sweat on my forehead.
"You have just finished the competition, and your energy and spirit are unstable. Don't look closely."
Xie Dun said slowly.
Xie Chun suddenly let out a breath and sighed:
"Brother has made progress in kung fu again. Have you reached the threshold of the master realm?"
"The threshold is easy to touch, why? You have to think carefully before crossing."
Xie Dun said as he put away his sword.
Xie Chun admired his brother even more in his heart. An ordinary person would be overjoyed if he could touch the threshold of a grandmaster. He ran forward as hard as he could for this opportunity and waited until he could cross it. Those who still have the energy to think about the timing and method of breakthrough will immediately differentiate themselves from mediocre people after becoming a master, and then they can be called true masters.
Of course, this is only true at this level. In the eyes of 90% of the warriors in the world, every grandmaster is a genius among geniuses. A big shot who can cause an earthquake with just one stamp of his foot cannot be called mediocre. Grandmasters are all mediocre, so what do these people below mean?
Xie Dun put away his sword stance, and then the old god asked:
"Did you win?"
"Lost."
Xie Chun said honestly.
Xie Dun's eyes suddenly changed, then he lowered his brows and said slowly:
"Tell me the process in detail."
Xie Chun told Xie Dun everything. , Xie Dun’s eyes flashed:
“I didn’t expect This Xie Yuan also has such a mysterious method."
"Indeed, I have never seen similar secret techniques, but his illusion is so fake that it would be impossible to detect it if it weren't for the weapon touching it. ”
Xie Chun said with some annoyance:
“Other than that, his footwork is a bit good, and everything else is not as good as mine.”
“If you lose, you lose. Let’s sum it up well. "
Xie Dun shook his head:
"Since his magic is so powerful, it's hard not to fall for him the first time you meet him. What should you do if you encounter a similar opponent in the future?"
< br>
Xie Chun's face straightened up and he said seriously:
"What the elder brother said is true, I have to think about it carefully."
Xie Dun nodded and said:
"That's good. "
Xie Chun looked at his eldest brother and said hopefully:
"Brother, when are you going to find him?"
"Since you are defeated, I will go in two days."
Xie Dun confirmed.
Xie Chun suddenly became energetic:
“Brother takes action, I must be able to catch him!”
"We haven't competed yet, so it's hard to tell the result."
Xie Dun shook his head:
"But since everyone knows that he has illusions, I will take advantage of this and there is no way I will fall into the trap. If he uses the same tricks If you try again, you will suffer big losses.
“I hope he will be smarter and not let me win too easily. ”
Outside Chenjun County.
Xie Yuan and Xie Lingyun walked side by side and soon arrived at the gate of this great city in the North. Chen County is also considered wealthy in the entire Dali North, because the birthplace of the Xie family, a thousand-year-old family, is here, and the Xie family's huge clan is next to the county city, so this city and its surroundings have always been populated. It is a prosperous and prosperous place where goods circulate, no less prosperous than the important towns in the south of the Yangtze River.
Xie Yuan looked at the towering and magnificent city walls and gate towers, and then he and Xie Lingyun reined their horses and entered Chen County.
Looking around, the streets of this county city are wide and straight forward. The streets are busy with cars and people, and there are an endless stream of vendors along the streets. In terms of population and commerce, it seems to be no weaker than Jinling.
However, the architectural style here is somewhat different from that of Jinling. The houses are square and square, and the walls are thick. Presumably they are to resist the severe cold in the north, and are not as exquisite and smart as those of Jinling. The whole city gives people a solemn and majestic feeling, which is different from the splendid aura of big cities in the south of the Yangtze River such as Jinling.
Yunzhou Mansion feels the same way, but Yunzhou Mansion is not as prosperous and vast as here. After all, Yunzhou is too far away from the Central Plains, and there is no big family like the Xie family nearby.
Xie Yuan tasted it silently, listening to Xie Lingyun’s chirping introduction:
“The pastries here are particularly delicious. The osmanthus cake and gold and silver cake are two of the best, but others say that the mung bean cake is the best. That's fine, but I don't like it very much Huan, sweet and sticky to the teeth.
“The squab in this restaurant is extraordinary. It is said that the chef came from Lingnan. It has the authentic oil aroma there and the local salty and spicy taste. The two are combined. , the flavor is even better, and it can be called a masterpiece.
“The chowder noodles at this restaurant are amazing. Although it is just a snack, many tribesmen love to eat it. I have also eaten here, and it is really unexpected...”
Xie Yuan listened with great interest and felt that there were a lot of delicious food here. He thought that if Situ Qin came, he would be very happy.
But I’m afraid Situ Qin will never come to Chen County in this life... I don’t know where the letter went or whether she received it.
Xie Yuan listened to Xie Lingyun's introduction, which also contained many memories of her, and couldn't help but nodded:
"It seems that you quite like running to the city."
< br>"That is, although the family is big, it is still boring after staying there for a long time."
Xie Lingyun shook her head and shook off her braid.
Xie Yuan thoughtfully said:
“But shouldn’t these teahouses and restaurants belong to the Xie family?”
“Not entirely. Some are and some are not. , but the shops on that street are basically from the clan.”
Xie Lingyun pursed her lips and gestured to the main road over there:
"Nine out of ten shops on Chang'an Street are owned by the clan, and only a small half are owned by the clan on Ping'an Street. I have asked before. Maybe the clan thinks it is not good to buy them all. This has always been the pattern."
Xie Yuan pondered for a moment:
“But even if it is left I’m afraid the Xie family should be blamed for the two detours.”
“Probably, after all, the entire Chen County depends on our clan, and many of the industries here basically exist for the clan’s sake. "
Xie Lingyun said of course:
"Is there anything wrong?"
"It's nothing."
Xie Yuan didn't say much. Times were different, backgrounds were different, cognitions were different. There was no need for him to talk to the little girl about something interesting. No. Without the specific context, his views may not be correct.
"The family has a big fortune, so why do you seem unhappy? That's strange."
Xie Lingyun curled her lips.
Xie Yuan changed the topic:
"How far is the Jade Buddha Temple?"
"It's in the west of the city. We can see it along Ping'an Street as soon as we exit the West Gate."< br>
Xie Yuan and Xie Lingyun continued to go west, and as expected they saw a Buddhist temple as soon as they left.
Not because of how close the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is, but because of its vast area.
In particular, the hall that should be the Main Hall is much taller than other Buddhist temples. It is obvious that the famous Jade Buddha is inside.
Xie Yuan looked at the height and inexplicably thought of the statues on the top floors of the pagoda, and couldn't help but look solemn.
Don’t move this thing.
After leaving the city gate, Xie Yuan thought he could hurry up, but there were still a lot of people along the way. Many of them were obviously believers going to the Jade Buddha Temple. There was an endless stream of people, almost blocking the road. It seemed that this place was very popular. Sheng.
“It’s strange, even if the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is very popular, there are not so many people on weekdays. Is it doing some rituals?”
Xie Lingyun commented somewhat strangely.
Xie Yuan raised his eyebrows upon hearing this:
“Then go join in the fun.”
The two of them walked forward and heard the believers talking constantly along the way. , many of them made sincere wishes, but some people said something that made the two of them gradually care.
"Disappeared... Appeared..."
"Miracle..."
"The Buddha statue... disappeared..."
Xie Yuan and Xie Lingyun heard several people say this in succession, and many people were excited or worried. They all rushed to the Jade Buddha Temple and couldn't help but look at each other with surprise on their faces.
From what these passersby think, is the big jade Buddha stolen?
How is that possible?
Xie Lingyun looked incredulous, and Xie Yuan once again confirmed the height of the hall, which was also a little unbelievable.
“Drive! Drive!”
Both of them became more interested and couldn’t help but press the horse’s belly and hurried forward faster.
After a while, they finally arrived at the entrance of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. They saw many monks surrounding the entrance, forming a human wall to block the spectators.
"Master, why is the Buddha statue gone? Where did you move it?"
"Monk, how could such a big jade Buddha be stolen? Did you do something wrong and be punished by the Buddha!"
"Don't talk nonsense!"
"How could the Buddha statue be stolen? Stolen? The Buddha statue must have escaped on its own. I can’t stand the fat monks at the Jade Buddha Temple who embezzled the incense money!”
“That’s right!”
Xie Yuan saw that many believers seemed to be a little excited. The Jade Buddha Temple has been passed down for hundreds of years, and the Big Jade Buddha is the spiritual sustenance of local believers. , suddenly disappeared, which was a big shock to them, and they all began to question the monks here.
Xie Yuan listened for a while and asked Xie Lingyun:
“Are these people telling the truth?”
“How could such a thing happen under Mr. Xie’s nose?”
Xie Lingyun shook her head and said thoughtfully:
“But the Buddha statue is really gone?”
"It looks like it's true."
Xie Yuan continued to look at the crowd of believers and the anxious monk:
"You'll know once you go in."
Xie Lingyun smiled slightly He nodded and agreed to his proposal.
Xie Yuan was just about to use his customary Tianyin Technique to bring Xie Lingyun in with him, when he saw Xie Lingyun immediately dismounted from his horse, stepped out from the crowd, and said to the great monk in front:
"Master Fazhi, I heard that the Jade Buddha in your temple was stolen. Is it true or false? Can you let the little girl in for a look?"
The tall monk wearing cassocks saw Xie Lingyun and immediately Showing a smile:
“Amitabha, it turns out that Lingyun Xiao My sister is here. Hey, it’s a long story. Miss Lingyun, please come into the temple.” Man:
“Let’s go.”
"Who is this?"
Fazhi asked.
“This is my cousin Xie Yuan.”
Xie Lingyun introduced.
Fazhi was suddenly startled, put his hands together and saluted:
"It turns out that this is the benefactor Xie Yuan. He is not as famous as meeting him. Please come to the temple together."
Xie Yuan thought to himself, does this monk know who he is? He seemed to have a high status, but he was very polite to Xie Lingyun. But yes, it is estimated that the biggest benefactor of the Jade Buddha Temple is the Xie family.
I am used to being sneaky, and this was the first time I encountered someone who could enter a place with my true identity.
The two were about to enter, when Xie Lingyun stood on the steps, turned around and said softly to the believers:
"Dear fellow villagers, I am a descendant of the Xie family. I heard that there was a theft at the Jade Buddha Temple. Let’s go inside and investigate. Don’t worry, the Xie family will never tolerate the theft of Buddhist statues in Chen County. We will get to the bottom of this matter and bring justice to the folks!”
The people below were a little dissatisfied with the fact that two people were able to enter the temple as an exception, but when they heard Xie Lingyun's words, their eyes suddenly lit up and they shouted:
"It turns out they are from the Xie family. It seems that they can find out soon." "Ms. Xie, you must bring the Jade Buddha back!"
Xie Lingyun nodded, and then followed Xie Yuan. Fa Zhi went to the temple.
Xie Yuan looked Xie Lingyun up and down, making her feel a little uncomfortable, and said in a low voice:
"What are you looking at?"
"I didn't expect him to be quite good at talking."
"This is our compulsory homework. And if Chen Jun has something to do, the family will definitely take care of it."
Xie Yuan nodded, squinting and said:
"Although, you are guaranteed to be beaten out, what will you do if you can't be found guilty? Will you investigate the case?"
Xie Lingyun said matter-of-factly:
"If I can't find out, I'll call my dad."
Xie Yuan was silent for a moment, not knowing how to answer.
“And, isn’t there you?”
Xie Lingyun suddenly smiled again.
Xie Yuan glanced at her and shook his head:
"This is strange, I don't necessarily understand it."
"It's okay, I believe you."
Xie Lingyun Smiling.
The two followed Fazhi up the long steps to the tall and magnificent Mahavira Palace, and then fell into silence.
Although they could vaguely see it under the steps, now both of them could clearly see the situation in the Main Hall.
There is nothing on the huge base now, and the whole hall looks a little empty.
Xie Lingyun could not hide the surprise on her face, while Xie Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly even though it was his first time here.
Just looking at the base and the main hall, one can imagine how grand the original Jade Buddha must have been, and how unbelievable it would be to have it stolen.
Even a grandmaster cannot have such a method, is he a great master? But why would the Grand Master steal a Jade Buddha?
And...
Xie Yuan looked at it for a while and said:
"Master Fazhi, this Mahavira should be the main hall where the Buddha was built first, right?"
Fazhi looked at Xie Yuan, He folded his hands and said:
"Amitabha, donor Xie Yuan has a sharp eye, it is true. The Buddha statue is magnificent and tall, and it is difficult to move it after the main hall is built, so there is a Buddha statue first and then the main hall."
Xie Yuan felt a little magical.
He could tell at a glance that the entrance of the hall was not much taller than the Buddha statue. However, the hall was now intact. Both the dome and the front and rear doors were intact. How could a huge Buddha statue be transported out? Woolen cloth?
He walked into the hall, looked around, and shook his head.
Xie Yuan just didn't think about the huge strength required to move such a big Buddha statue. He thought that such an expert could turn the Buddha statue upside down as if it were nothing, and put it upside down and stand it upright. But looking at the space inside, it is still not enough for the Buddha statue to fall, unless the dome is broken.
In other words, no matter what the angle, it is impossible for this Buddha statue to be transported out without touching the main hall.
"It's not realistic at all."
Xie Lingyun also walked in, made the same judgment as Xie Yuan, and pouted.
Xie Yuan thought for a while and asked:
"Master, has your temple offended any masters recently?"
Since we can't tell from the means of committing the crime, , then look at it from the perspective of suspects or motives.
However, Monk Fazhi frowned and thought for a while, and then said slowly:
"Amitabha, everyone in our temple has always practiced Buddhism diligently and never argued with others. We have been in Chen County for hundreds of years and have never been against anyone. , I can’t imagine who would do such a rebellious and blasphemous thing to the Buddha.”
Xie Yuan glanced at Xie Lingyun’s slight nod, and knew that what the monk said was probably true, and suddenly frowned.
No traces and no clues?
Ordinary people can't steal such a big thing without even thinking about it, so there is no need to investigate in the temple. No monk can guard against theft.
The abbot is an old master who has been in retreat all year round, but he may not have the ability. Besides, why would he move his own Buddha statue?
What are you doing stealing this Buddha statue?
Xie Yuan fell into thinking.
Since we can’t find any clues or suspects, we can only speculate based on the motive.
There is no doubt that this huge Jade Buddha is priceless. It is said that hundreds of years ago, Grand Master Xie converted to Buddhism, donated his life savings, and relied on the help of his family to build the Jade Buddha statue. Only then did the Jade Buddha Temple exist.
The entire body of the Buddha statue is made of jade. Naturally, there is no such large rough stone in the world. However, the master craftsman used a special method and consumed countless gems and jade to create a shell, but the inside is still stone.
Despite this, the Buddha statue is huge, and the jade outside is extremely valuable. There have been many thieves with evil intentions, but they have not succeeded.
Although this thing is valuable, it is very difficult to get rid of it.
If the jade body outside is broken and knocked off, the broken jade is not worth much; if it is not broken, how many people can take it over? Once it was taken over, where would it be placed?
It’s not about seeking money. People who have such means should not be short of yellow and white things, and they will not use such thankless means.
What is that for...
Xie Yuan pondered for a moment, is it because of the special meaning contained in it? Does this Buddha statue have any secrets?
He asked:
"Master, I wonder if the Buddha statue in your temple is special besides being 'big'?"
Fazhi pondered for a moment and said ：
"Thank you, donor. The Jade Buddha in our temple is majestic, tall and sacred. It has received the incense from Chenjun believers. It is naturally very efficacious..."
He said a lot of things eloquently, which made Xie Yuan a little impatient. , only then heard the last key point:
“…but apart from these, there is nothing else special.”
But the next step is the key point…
Thank you Yuan breathed out and nodded.
"Take a walk first."
Xie Yuan and Xie Lingyun said, and they walked around the main hall and the entire Jade Buddha Temple, but still found nothing.
The Buddha statue didn’t say anything different. Is it because of its significance? For the incense he received? Are there any other secret sects or powerful masters who need such treasures? But this goal is too big...
He was a little puzzled. He was lost in thought when he suddenly heard Xie Lingyun's strange voice:
"Master Fazhi, where is the golden Buddha statue sent by my mother? ?”
Fazhi was startled for a moment and said doubtfully:
"Donor Lingyun, our temple has not received any golden Buddha statues...what do you mean?"
"What? Didn't receive it?"
Xie Lingyun said in surprise:
“Didn’t my family send the golden Buddha statue to your temple as a donation a few days ago?”
Fazhi looked a little solemn:
"The poor monk didn't know about it, and I haven't seen any servants from the Xie Mansion come here to donate anything recently."
"This..."
< br>Xie Yuan and Xie Lingyun looked at each other. They both knew that the Buddha statue had been carried to the Jade Buddha Temple many days ago. Xie Yuan only knew about the Jade Buddha Temple at that time.
“Strange, the servants all responded and said that your temple accepted it...”
Xie Lingyun frowned.
Fazhi looked serious:
“Amitabha, the poor monk is willing to swear in front of the Buddha that he has not seen the Buddha statue.”
“Of course I believe in Master Fazhi, but It stands to reason that those servants would not dare to do this, and they would come back so carelessly that it would be too easy to be discovered."
Xie Lingyun pondered for a moment and glanced at Xie Yuan:
"This is getting weirder. Let's go back and talk to my parents, right?"
Xie Yuan nodded, naturally having no objection.
The two of them hurriedly said goodbye to Fazhi, and were sent by him to the temple gate under the long steps, then got on their horses and hurried back.
This place is still crowded. Everyone in Chen County has come to pay homage to the Jade Buddha at least once. Now that they know that the Jade Buddha has disappeared, they are naturally very curious and noisy, talking about anything.
Xie Yuan and his two men walked against the current and returned the same way. On the way, they saw many smart vendors selling Buddhist amulets, pendants, incense wax and other Buddhist items. There were usually many vendors here, but today there was a huge flow of people. Just like a temple fair, there are more vendors.
"Master, Master, buy a Buddha amulet for the lady next to you! May you be safe and everything goes well!"
"Selling the Big Jade Buddha Pendant! The exact same Big Jade Buddha! It will be out of print in the future!"
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"Don't miss it if you are passing by. Please take one of the Buddha statues here to keep your house safe. It is very effective!"
Xie Yuan and Xie Lingyun shuttled among the vendors and people, and continued to the county town along the official road Rush in the direction.
They were struggling to move forward with their horses, when a short vendor next to them suddenly ran over, stopped their horses, and said eagerly:
"Sir, miss, let's take a look at the Buddha statue! The big jade Buddha is gone, and there may never be one again. If you invite one back from me, you can worship the Buddha all the time and get your wishes fulfilled!"
Xie Lingyun shakes Shaking his head:
“No need, please give in. "
"Oh, just take a look! Anyway, this is a drop in the bucket for you, please go back and buy it for peace of mind! How can the people of Chen County sleep if we can't see the Jade Buddha anymore? "< br>
“It’s really not necessary.”
Xie Lingyun frowned slightly, a little impatient.
If you pay for it, I'm afraid all the vendors on the road will follow suit and they won't have to leave. Besides, the other things are fine, so don't throw them away after you buy them. It would be hard to deal with the Buddha statues if you take them back.
"Okay..."
The vendor seemed a little regretful and took back the palm-sized miniature jade Buddha statue in his hand, and then took out another Buddha statue:
"Then Look at this!
"Do you like this golden Buddha statue? Do you want to take it back?" (End of Chapter)