Chapter 014 Old Dragon King
Wang Yu sheathed his sword with a cold face.
A shower of gravel rolled down.
Sui Niang's eyes widened in surprise and she murmured, "He didn't kill him."
Hearing the noise behind her, the sincere nun's smile deepened.
The young man glanced at the nun with pity, then left with a flick of his sleeves.
Sui Niang followed him subconsciously, looking back and forth several times while moving, with disbelief written all over her face.
The nun stretched out her hand to brush away the gravel on the turtle ghost, and followed with small steps, dragging the turtle ghost.
The nun was thin and frail, and one could not judge a person by his appearance. The tortoise ghost, which was about two meters long, was actually dragged by the nun and pulled over. The tortoise ghost struggled and tried to grab the ground with its claws, leaving two long and deep grooves. The traces were clearly marked. If an old farmer saw this, he would definitely think it was a heavenly tortoise and hire it as an ox or horse to plow the fields.
The turtle ghost tried to escape but failed. He could only angrily yell, "That old turtle! Let go of me! What are you doing, nun?"
The nun had a calm face, and her words were as firm as the truth: "Daoyou, there must be an effect for every cause. You have received a favor, and you have the cause, so you will naturally have to repay the result. I am here to help you."
Two lines of clear tears flowed from the turtle ghost's small eyes.
Robber——
***
[16 years old: My brother once said that learning to control your emotions is a sign of adulthood.
You always keep your brother's words in mind and try not to let your prejudice and anger get the better of you.
The wind outside finally clears your mind.
Sure enough, no matter what happens, we have to let the bullets fly for a while.
You put aside your emotions and finally figured out everything about the nun.
This poor nun must have gone wrong while chanting, causing her to have mental problems. The people who were praying to her for help were all foolish.
How hateful are those scammers who deceived them.
You grit your teeth and can't help but reflect on yourself. You are directing your anger in the wrong direction.
You are an ordinary person, you have character flaws, but you are also an ordinary person, and you have the willingness to reflect.
Nun Chengxin dragged the old turtle embedded in the stone wall out, perhaps wanting to release the unfortunate turtle back into the wild.
Buddhism is not popular in Beizhou. Under the pressure of various strange sects, the concept of self-sacrifice is not popular among the people in Beizhou. You have seldom seen Buddhist disciples. Now when you see this nun, looking at her thin and weak appearance, you will know that Buddhism is full of filth and corruption, just like other sects nowadays.
You feel guilty.
As the sky gradually darkened, you chopped wood with a sword, made a fire, and helped Master Chengxin settle the turtle.
While twisting his head, he gave her some dry food. After all, you are a teenager and you still have your dignity that is difficult to let go.
Nun Chengxin did not hold a grudge and took it calmly.
Sui Niang and her uncles sat down beside him hesitantly, a few feet away from the big turtle, and seemed a little scared.
You have seen through Sui Niang. She is full of fancy words but is actually a complete fool. She knows the way, but not that well. Just like him, who doesn't know the way, she always runs into robbers' den.
You didn't mean to blame her, but your idea of letting her go back first was completely dashed, because she ended up leading her way home to a bandit's lair.
The reason you entered the Forest of Bewitchment was naturally because of the rumors you heard from a small town outside the forest. It was rumored that there was an old Dragon King in the Forest of Bewitchment, who lived in the lake in the center of the forest to recuperate, and was surrounded by countless dragon sons and grandsons. The dragon sons and grandsons helped the old Dragon King build the palace, and selected handsome men and beautiful women from all over the world to fill the Dragon King's harem. The fog in the Forest of Bewitchment was blown out by the old Dragon King when he took a deep breath in his spare time.
But in your opinion, this so-called Dragon King must be someone pretending to be someone else, relying on the title of a god to deceive the people into offering money and manpower. The rumors about the old Dragon King spread to the surrounding areas.
You suspect that these people are the scammers who took your brother away.
My brother's looks are unparalleled in the world, so it's reasonable that he is coveted because of his beauty!
You sighed.
You would not have thought that the bandits in the Lost Forest, who took advantage of the natural phenomenon of fog in the forest to cheat people, would develop into this situation, with a thief every hundred steps.
Just as you were thinking, Nun Chengxin spoke up: "Daoyou, the Wanshou Pill."
Nun Chengxin is determined to hand you the pills in the wooden bottle. You hesitate. Although ordinary people will not die from eating the wrong things, there is still a risk of choking to death.
The skinny woman opposite you was extremely persistent, and thinking of your previous impolite behavior, you had no choice but to take it and swallow it with difficulty.
I feel a little choked.
Master Chengxin firmly guarantees that the effect of the pill will satisfy you and your injuries will be greatly improved the next day.
You feel helpless.
It is not uncommon for ordinary people to recover completely the next day after getting injured.
Sigh——Let’s be more tolerant, after all, he is ill. 】
***
"You have a brain disease, you are so pitiful."
Sincerely fiddling with the Buddhist beads.
Sui Niang rushed over and tried to cover the nun's mouth: "You are lying again!"
He said calmly and sincerely, "I never lie."
The night wind blew by, and the flame stretched lazily.
The young man leaning against the tree with a sword in his arms was motionless, his eyes were closed, and his breathing was slow.
Chengxin clasped her hands together, and the wide sleeves slid down her bony arms, revealing the deep and shallow scars on her arms. She said in a calm voice: "The Wanshou Pill is mixed with the Worry-Free Grass. Fellow Daoist is sleeping soundly and will not wake up easily."
Sui Niang was half-believing and half-doubting. The shadow of Wang Yu suddenly opening his eyes was still in her mind. She approached cautiously and waved it on his face. The hideous shadow of the ghost claw fell on Wang Yu's sleeping face, which was particularly terrifying.
Seeing that Wang Yu did not explode on the spot, Sui Niang breathed a sigh of relief.
However, if a ghost attacks him like this——
The nun said calmly, "But if there is a sneak attack from a ghost, I will kill the enemy in my sleep."
I want to kill ghosts in my dreams, right?
Sui Niang pursed her lips and glanced at the nun with a strange look.
She floated over.
Deliberately avoided the old turtle.
This old turtle was extremely optimistic and had no awareness of being prepared for danger. Seeing that they didn't seem to want to kill him, he cursed Sui Niang and the nun all the way, then got tired and retreated into his shell to take a nap. He was really stupid.
"My name is Sui Niang, and I am a disciple of God in this area. Your name is Cheng Xin, right? I haven't seen many nuns in Beizhou yet! Why are you so desperate to come to Beizhou to preach?"
The nun asked and answered: "Fellow Daoist Sui Niang, my name is Cheng Xin. I came to Beizhou to preach in order to suffer and attain enlightenment and become a Buddha after death."
Sui Niang hadn't spoken for many years. She said excitedly, "You are honest."
The nun raised her head slightly: "Of course, I never lie."
"I haven't heard much about Buddhist ideas. Suffering? What kind of suffering is it?" Sui Niang asked curiously.
The nun said calmly: "Cutting flesh to feed the eagle is sacrificing one's life for justice."
The nun said it very lightly, but the content of it made Sui Niang shudder. This world is difficult, and this is indeed unpopular. Who would live a good life and give to others for nothing? Looking at the nun's loose skin, it is hard to imagine what kind of suffering she went through because of this suffering.
Nun Chengxin seemed to have seen Sui Niang's fear, and she said, "Namo Amitabha, after my death I will naturally be able to ascend to the throne of God based on my great merits."
In the firelight, the nun's terrifying face revealed an extremely pure piety.
Sui Niang swallowed her saliva.
Sui Niang couldn't help but touch the scar on her face with her left hand wrapped in rags.
The night is as dark as water.
The nun spoke again: "Daoyou, what is the name of the God that the disciples serve?"
Sui Niang did not hesitate: "Eternal Changchun Mingde Mengzhang Divine Lord."
"Sui Niang will never forget the God's kindness, but it's a pity that I have turned into a ghost now and failed to live up to the God's expectations." Sui Niang was very sad.
The nun played with her beads, lowered her eyes and asked, "Fellow Daoist, have you ever thought of walking out of this enchanted forest and taking a look?"
Sui Niang was startled, then shook her head: "I've gotten used to it over the years, and I still have a family to take care of."
She glanced at Jigui awkwardly, trying to avoid the question.
The nun frowned in confusion: "But those ghosts were forced to stay in the human world, and they have no conscious existence."
Sui Niang's mouth twitched, she forgot that this person had absolutely no ability to read other people's expressions.
Master Chengxin handed over a string of beads and said, "You are afraid to leave the forest now, but people have the nature to explore the unknown. You are just suppressing it. And I can see what you will look like in the future. This string of beads can help you nourish your soul. Take it."
She spoke with great confidence and calmness, as if she could really see the day when Sui Niang walked out of the Forest of Enchantment.
Sui Niang took it in a daze. The beads felt warm to the touch, and exuded a soul-nourishing yin energy. It was obvious that only a special material could have been used to cast these gray-white beads.
She exclaimed, "Why are you so nice to me?"
Chengxin is still the honest nun: "In order to spread the teachings, I hope that this merit can enable me to become a Buddha after my death."
Sui Niang: “…”
"I am actually a little curious about your religion."
The fire burned quietly and it was a peaceful night.
***
【16 years old: The next day.
You woke up and all the wounds on your body had healed.
All in one night.
You find out that Sui Niang's uncle is missing.
You asked her curiously.
Sui Niang said with a smile that the place they accidentally stumbled upon was near her village. Her uncles had returned home first, and she stayed behind because her mission of leading the way had not been completed yet.
You don't comment on Sui Niang's ability to lead the way. In short, all the robbers who have seen it say it's good.
You noticed that there was a string of Buddhist beads on her left hand, which was wrapped in rags, and she would occasionally fiddle with it.
You are somewhat strange.
Sui Niang blocked Master Cheng Xin's mouth and dragged her away when she wanted to say something.
You always feel like something is happening between them that you don't understand.
You looked down at the old turtle and couldn't help but sneer, almost mistaking the old turtle for a talking person.
The old turtle's eyes widened.
You caught up with them, carrying the old turtle.
Sui Niang led you to a river, with white mist floating on the river surface and rough waves. You wanted to put the old turtle there, but the old turtle refused to let go. It clung to you tightly and refused to let go.
You fill the water bag around your waist, look up and gaze into the distance. Inexplicably, you feel that this river and its banks are somewhat familiar, as if you have been here and seen it in a previous life.
You drank most of the Meng Po soup and should have forgotten your past, but this sense of déjà vu suddenly popped up in your mind and you will never forget it even after your reincarnation.
Your heart is pounding.
Sui Niang lowered her voice and told you secretly: "Young man, if you go down this river, there is a vast lake. The boss of the Mihun Forest is in the lake."
That's right, if we follow the river down, we will definitely find the lair of that lustful old dragon king. 】
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