Chapter 60
060 What is the experience of the second level of Dao Fruit? In Xiang Jiannan's words, it is very expansive.
That feeling, as soon as it came, directly overwhelmed people's minds, so that after getting up from the ground, there was only one thought in my mind: I am the only one in the world, even the master can't do anything to me! Under the master's gaze, Xiang Jiannan hesitated and found that the old man was serious this time. He tried to find some excuses to prevaricate, but after a long time, his thoughts became more and more confused.
"From my disciple's perspective, the water flow must have opened up my eight extraordinary meridians. It was a blessing in disguise that allowed me to break through to the second level of Dao Fruit."
Trying hard to recall his own reaction when he was hit by the water, Xiang Jiannan spoke as if it really happened:
"I just felt something running around in my body. I felt confused and my whole body felt very comfortable."
Due to his lack of vocabulary, these two sentences were purely perfunctory. Afraid of being seen through by the master, Xiang Jiannan pretended to be thinking seriously when he spoke.
This is the specific situation. If you want a more detailed description, there is none.
The old Taoist priest was very scary when he was serious. His eyes were sparkling and he made me feel uneasy without saying a word. I really couldn't come up with a story.
"Take out the life-saving talisman on you and show it to me."
After listening to Xiang Jiannan's words, he didn't think too much about it. He moved his body and stretched out Gao Yuan's thin hand. He felt that his disciple had forgotten something very important, and he didn't get to the point in a few words.
Although the pale-faced scholar showed mercy, the water flow he controlled was not something that ordinary people could resist. When Gao Yuan heard that his disciple attributed the credit for his realm breakthrough to the water flow, he couldn't help but think of another possibility.
When it is time to take credit, you must never be timid. Even if your guess is wrong, you must do your best to make it right.
"how so!"
Confused, Xiang Jiannan took out the talisman paper from his arms, and after just one glance, he immediately understood what his master meant.
The reason why he broke through to the second level was probably related to this life-saving talisman. No wonder he didn't feel any pain when the water hit his body.
The lines drawn on the talisman paper have now become dim, as if they had lost moisture, leaving only faint marks in the blur. Compared to when it first came into his hands, it looks like it is not the same talisman paper at all.
When it comes into contact with water, the ink evaporates?
"Understood?"
Seeing his disciple looking at the talisman paper as if he suddenly understood something, Gao Yuan leaned over to feel comfortable. He had looked down on the life-saving talisman drawn by his master at first, but now he understood, this talisman paper had taken a lot of effort from his master. There were so many lines, and it was really a waste of time to draw it in one go.
Regardless of whether his disciple's breakthrough has anything to do with him, at least that stream of water was definitely blocked by this life-saving talisman. If you ask why, it was out of absolute confidence in the product he made.
Apart from himself and this life-saving talisman, who else present at the time could actually take the attack from the white-faced scholar? Zen Master Liaokong was the best proof. With his disciple's cultivation level at the initial stage of the first level of Dao Fruit at that time, even if the power was reduced, he would definitely not be unharmed after being hit by the water.
This speculation seems more and more plausible the more I think about it.
"Understood."
Thinking more than Gao Yu'an, Xiang Jiannan held the life-saving talisman and fell into deep thought. Soon, he whispered:
"Could it be that the water flow dispersed the ink stains and injected the magic power on the talisman paper into my disciple's body?"
Recalling the unidentified object flowing around in his body at that time, Xiang Jiannan simply stopped thinking about it. The life-saving talisman must have retained his master's cultivation, and by some coincidence, it happened to help him break through to the first level of Dao Fruit.
Even though it doesn't stand up to scrutiny, I am willing to believe it.
"This speculation is not impossible."
Gao Yuan was leaning back in his chair, feeling smug, but was stunned when he heard his disciple suddenly say this.
He noticed that there was something wrong with his disciple's eyes. After he agreed with him, the young Taoist started to behave abnormally, as if he had succeeded in his conspiracy.
"In that case, I have a favor to ask of you."
As Gao Yu'an showed his vigilance, Xiang Jiannan hurriedly said that this was the effect they wanted, and as long as the master agreed, the idea was actually not important.
"Say, forget it, I'll go take a shower first."
After being slightly hesitant by Xiang Jiannan's words, Gao Yuan seemed to wake up after agreeing. He hurriedly stood up from the chair, dragged his Taoist robe and walked quickly out the door:
"Where is the bathhouse in Baofo Temple? Disciple, you should go to bed early. I'm afraid I won't be back for a while."
As he spoke, his figure had already floated out of the door, and when he looked again, he seemed to be almost running.
"This old Taoist priest can't even do an experiment."
Seeing that his master left without any interest, Xiang Jiannan could only suppress his emotions temporarily. He felt that his previous idea might come true.
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If the magic power on the talisman paper can be transmitted, then wouldn't my cultivation level improve rapidly? As long as I do more experiments, I can solve the problems in the minds of thousands of cultivators in the Great Zhou Dynasty. For me, it is truly a hundred benefits with no harm.
However, everything is still in the conceptual stage.
He waited all night for his master to come back but failed. He stayed in bed with his clothes on for several hours. When Xiang Jiannan opened his eyes again, it was already early the next morning. The monk who came to run errands woke him up. He did not even close the door of his room that night.
I only heard the monk say that he would take me to the main hall, and after hesitating for a while, I followed him obediently.
I didn’t see the master. Since the monk didn’t ask, he should have been waiting there early in the morning.
When he arrived at the main hall, he saw hundreds of monks sitting in the square outside. Xiang Jiannan immediately spotted his master standing next to Master Kong. He was having a friendly conversation with the monks and would smile heartily from time to time. When he saw him appear, he waved and his behavior and expression were particularly like the leader of the company before.
Attracting countless eyes for yourself.
"What are you doing so early in the morning?"
Xiang Jiannan hurriedly ran to Gao Yu'an under the gaze of the monks. He felt embarrassed. He was a quiet, introverted and sunny young man. His cheeks would get hot every time he became the focus. In front of so many monks, his master was a bit unreserved.
After all, it is Baofo Temple, and as a Taoist priest, he is actually conspicuous enough.
"It was originally going to last a few more days, but after discussing with the monks this morning, we decided to end the Lotus Sutra Assembly first..."
“It’s a pity indeed.”
Although the master's tone was full of pity, Xiang Jiannan saw that his expression was too real, not concealed at all. He was sad inside but happy on his face, so happy that even Master Liaokong couldn't stand it anymore, and quickly pulled him to the podium: "This is the abbot of Ping'an Temple, Gao Yu'an. At this Lotus Sutra Conference, the old Taoist priest has something to say to you. Fellow Taoists, please come in!"
Closing remarks?
Seeing that the master was smiling happily and seemed ready, Xiang Jiannan didn't think that the old Taoist priest could say anything nice. He just saw him facing hundreds of monks happily, thinking for a long time, and finally blurted out a word to everyone.
"Let's all go. You've worked so hard so early in the morning. Monk Liaokong, is breakfast ready?"
(End of this chapter)