504 Bringing Glory to Ancestors
Approaching from afar, with congratulatory eyes, they looked at Tong Mingliang's parents and exclaimed loudly, "Congratulations! This is truly a joyous occasion! Mingliang is a wonderful man; this is thanks to the blessings of our ancestors. Here is some travel money collected by the clan; please don't refuse it."
Everyone around him smiled broadly, as if their own child had become a high-ranking official.
Tong Mingliang finished tidying up, strode out, and seeing the eager eyes and sincere congratulations around him, bowed his head in gratitude, saying, "Thank you, uncles and elders."
The fourth uncle nodded slightly, looking at such a sensible younger generation, he was overjoyed, but remained humble and composed.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the group slowly dispersed.
She gently stepped aside and said softly, "Changzhou is a long way away. You and Mr. Wang should be careful on your journey. Also, we've arranged for someone from the clan to assist you. Don't worry, the clan will cover all expenses. Once things are stable on your end, if you don't need him for the time being, have him return. If you do need him, he can help you with some miscellaneous matters."
The fourth uncle gently walked to his nephew's side, full of concern and care, and softly instructed him, "Changzhou is a long way away. You and Mr. Wang must be careful in everything you do when you go there."
In addition, the clan has assigned someone to help you, so you don't need to worry about trivial matters.
The clan will cover all expenses. Once things have settled down on your end, if you don't need him for the time being, let him come back; if you do need him, he can help you with some miscellaneous matters.
Go forth as you see fit, don't worry too much, and don't have any other burdens. Don't worry about your parents either; your neighbors and relatives will help you. You're still young, just focus on achieving something great.
Hearing his fourth uncle's words, a warm feeling flowed through his heart. He bowed and said, "Thank you. Please take good care of my parents."
A horse-drawn carriage carried two figures who slowly boarded and headed towards Changzhou, traversing the hustle and bustle of the world and highlighting the loneliness of the travelers. This journey might be the start of a lifetime.
At the Repentance Temple, the generous and lavish fat landlord made many donations. For two consecutive days, he came at sunrise and returned at sunset, carefully admiring the temple's interior and exterior and sincerely worshipping Buddha.
On the afternoon of the third day, I washed away all the troubles of the world, as if I had washed away all the worldly dust, returned to my purest self, and left satisfied, having gained a lot and washed away all the mundane things.
He turned back and stood still for a moment, looking at the magnificent hall and the golden statue, and nodded in satisfaction.
Back at the inn at the foot of the mountain, as night fell, the innkeeper and his attendants were already asleep.
Dressed entirely in black with a black headscarf, his figure gradually changed, becoming normal, and he even grew an inch taller. He moved with incredible speed, disappearing into the night in the blink of an eye.
Inside the dark front courtyard of the Repentance Temple, all was quiet. The temple gates and the main hall doors were tightly shut. No guests were welcome at night, and no one was allowed to enter the main hall at night.
The rules of the Repentance Temple were established a long time ago. It is unknown when or by whom they were set. It is said that they were set by the old abbot, and only the elders and the abbot of the temple know about them. However, the temple rules have been followed.
The fat man, now in an ordinary shape, walked slowly and skillfully, arriving at the silent Repentance Temple as fast as lightning. Only a few ordinary novice monks occasionally came out for night prayers, and a few cultivators silently patrolled the courtyard.
The portly man was as thin as a feather, his feet never touching the ground. Every step he took was as light as the wind, as if leaving no trace. His movements were silent, like a ghost traversing the tranquil snowfield.
His figure and aura moved with the surrounding light and shadow, as if he had become one with the environment, without making a sound. In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he had already arrived in the main hall. He gently leaned against the back of the Buddha statue and listened attentively.
He secretly gloated, "I, Master Thief Jin, am indeed amazing."
The temple of repentance was filled with a group of dullards, oblivious to their own hidden wealth. The Buddha statue wasn't just painted gold; it was solid gold, inside and out.
The portly Master Jin, his eyes hidden behind a black mask, sighed at the sight, but didn't seem to care much, as if gold itself was just like that.
Upon arriving before the Buddha statue, I cautiously looked around, my eyes growing brighter as I slowly raised my head.
Everything remained calm until, after a long while, the Buddha's brow seemed to twitch slightly, a ray of light flashed by, and disappeared in the blink of an eye, as if it were just a figment of one's imagination.
As Master Jin circulated true energy in his palm, a wisp of spider silk-like power slowly enveloped the Buddha's brow from all sides, causing the Buddha's brow to twitch slightly as if someone had just woken up.
Like an eye slowly opening, a ray of light gradually revealed its full form: a teardrop-shaped, red teardrop, about the size of an egg, crystal clear, brimming with boundless compassion and power.
The red light was alluring, seemingly possessing a strange power, the ability to resurrect the dead. It trembled slightly, and the surrounding air seemed to be drawn to this teardrop. An invisible force suppressed the surroundings, and the air itself seemed to come alive.
'The Tears of the Emperor Buddha, it really is the Tears of the Emperor Buddha! My observations these past few days have not been in vain. The raw flesh has been revived, and he has become an Emperor in one fell swoop. The rumors are indeed true. I never expected it to be here.' Jin Ye's heart was pounding.
This is truly a tremendous opportunity. If I were to devour it and become an emperor, I could go anywhere in the world, and explore the secret treasures of any major sect.
The power permeating the air made Jin Ye take a deep breath, and he immediately felt relaxed all over. A powerful force entered his body, nourishing his limbs and internal organs, making him feel warm and comfortable.
Jin Ye became increasingly excited, and his face grew increasingly flushed, turning a deep, almost purplish red.
This force seemed to possess inexhaustible energy, constantly penetrating Jin Ye's body and filling him with vitality. Instantly, Jin Ye felt his body expanding continuously, as if about to break through its original constraints and enter a completely new realm.
He kept expanding, yes, expanding. Jin Ye's belly had grown, his body had become fatter, his heartbeat gradually accelerated, his blood was surging through his body, and every cell seemed to be cheering and jumping for joy.
Like a balloon, it keeps being inflated, expanding and getting bigger and thinner. Air accumulates inside the balloon, increasing the pressure until it reaches its limit.
Jin Ye desperately tried to escape, but his inner energy was already out of control. He looked at himself and saw that he had grown into a ball, and he couldn't even see his own limbs.
With a deafening roar, it exploded, and a cloud of blood mist filled the air, enveloping the entire area in front of the Buddha. Within the blood mist, the Buddha's eyes seemed to be smiling slightly.
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