Fang Jian's words left Samantabhadra speechless for a moment. It was difficult for him to explain how the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty died. Samantabhadra knew a little, but not much, and he couldn't say it.

However, what Samantabhadra Bodhisattva could assure Fang Jian was, "Master Hongqing, Li Hong's death has nothing to do with my Buddhist sect."

No matter how powerful Buddhism is, it is impossible to kill a human emperor. This is not a question of strength, but a question of bottom line.

Buddhism has a bottom line. No matter how much it fights with Taoism, it is just a normal dispute between Taoist sects. However, killing the Emperor is not an ordinary fight.

But Samantabhadra Bodhisattva also had his own words. As a Buddhist Bodhisattva, Li Hong’s death has nothing to do with my Buddhism, but you can’t expect me to protect him, right?

During his lifetime, Li Hong launched an anti-Buddhist movement. It was already a great favor for me not to cause him trouble. How could I possibly protect him?

But Samantabhadra Bodhisattva also understood Fang Jian's resentment. After all, it was he who saved the Buddhist power in Shu County in order to repay his favor, which planted a big bomb for Taoism.

Therefore, when Samantabhadra Bodhisattva said that Li Hong's death had nothing to do with Buddhism, Fang Jian could not use this matter to hold Samantabhadra Bodhisattva accountable.

However, Fang Jian refused to compromise on the issue of the relocation of the eleven sects of Mount Shu. "There is no way we can give up on the relocation of the eleven sects," Fang Jian said in a very firm tone.

Upon hearing this, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva's expression grew solemn. He said, "Master Hongqing, how about considering this as a favor I owe you?"

Fang Jian waved his hand and said, "I dare not accept the Bodhisattva's favor. The eleven sects of Mount Shu must move to Dongsheng Shenzhou. There is absolutely no room for negotiation."

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva frowned. There were twelve Taiyi Golden Immortals and more than sixty Golden Immortals in the eleven sects of Shushan. This was a very powerful force. If they were directly moved to Dongsheng Shenzhou by Fang Jian, then the Buddhist sect would lack a great force in the next war in Nanzhanbuzhou.

"Master Hongqing," Samantabhadra Bodhisattva said again, "If they must be relocated, how about moving them to Xiniu Hezhou?"

Fang Jian's eyes narrowed slightly, then he smiled and said, "Bodhisattva can chant sutras after all. Moving to Xiniu Hezhou? No way!"

Samantabhadra frowned upon hearing this and was about to speak again when Fang Jian said directly, "Bodhisattva, regarding the relocation of the eleven sects of Mount Shu, I have only one thing to say."

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva asked, "Master Hongqing, please speak."

Fang Jian said, "Either move away or the whole family will be wiped out. That's the message."

After saying this, Fang Jian stood up from his cushion and bowed to Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, saying, "That's all Fang Jian has to say. Thank you for your hospitality today, Bodhisattva. Now, I'll take my leave."

"Tong'er, let's go." Fang Jian stood up and said to Hei'er who was eating madly beside him.

Hei Haier was clearly unprepared for Fang Jian's sudden departure and froze in his tracks upon hearing this. Samantabhadra Bodhisattva quickly stood up and said, "Master Hongqing, wait a minute. There's no need to rush off even if we can't reach an agreement. The banquet has just begun."

As he spoke, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva stood up and walked over. He smiled and grabbed Fang Jian's arm, saying, "Master Hongqing, please finish your vegetarian meal before you leave. You see, you haven't eaten enough yet, have you?"

Hei Haier also stood up at this moment, but he hugged all the delicious fruits on the jade table in his arms and stuffed his mouth full, which made people laugh.

Fang Jian was stopped by Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, and seeing the way Hei Haier ate, he immediately said helplessly, "Okay."

Then Fang Jian sat back down, and Hei Haier put the delicious fruits back on the jade table and began to eat them slowly.

Upon seeing this, Fang Jian immediately said to a nearby monk of Xuanxian Daoist caliber, "Send him what's on my desk as well."

The monk was slightly startled, then raised his head and looked at Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva smiled and said, "Just follow the instructions of Master Hongqing."

Then the Xuanxian monk brought all the delicious fruits on Fang Jian's table to Hei Haier. Seeing this, Hei Haier asked in surprise, "Master, don't you want to eat?"

Fang Jian picked up the teacup beside him and said, "Master, I've been very angry recently, so just drink some tea."

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva beside him laughed and said to the person beside him, "Disciple, bring up the Bodhi fruit and present it to Master Hongqing."

"Yes." A Buddhist disciple with the practice of Taiyi Xuanxian Taoism beside Samantabhadra Bodhisattva responded respectfully.

Not long after, the disciple came out holding a jade plate, placed the plate on the jade table in front of Fang Jian, and then returned to Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.

Fang Jian looked towards the jade plate in front of him, and saw three juicy, golden, plump fruits quietly placed in the jade plate. The fruits had no roots or stems, and were completely white and round, without even a single flaw.

"This is the Bodhi fruit, the fruit of the 'Seven Treasures Bodhi Tree'. The Buddha Amitabha gave me six of them ten thousand years ago. Now I have taken out three of them to entertain Master Hongqing. I hope Master Hongqing will not despise them." Samantabhadra Bodhisattva said with a smile.

Fang Jian was quite surprised to hear this. The Seven Treasures Bodhi Tree and his Innate Thunder Spirit Tree were both one of the five innate spiritual roots.

It's just that his innate thunder spirit treasure tree has not yet fully grown, so it cannot bear fruit now. But whether it is the "Bodhi fruit" borne by the Seven Treasures Bodhi tree or the "Taiyuan Thunder Fruit" borne by the innate thunder spirit treasure tree, they are all treasures equal to the peaches.

However, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva took out these three Bodhi fruits for the vegetarian banquet instead of giving them as gifts outside of the banquet. It can be seen that he really wanted to ease the situation with Fang Jian today.

Using Bodhi fruit at a vegetarian banquet and giving it as a gift are two completely different things. Using it at a vegetarian banquet means that you are offering the best to entertain guests, and it does not have any additional meaning.

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