Li Xuanxiao slowly stepped into Fanyin Temple, and a solemn and dignified atmosphere immediately washed over him, as if he had entered another world.
The mountain gate behind him seemed capable of cutting off the clamor and disturbances of the secular world, leaving only inner tranquility.
Li Xuanxiao was secretly startled; this Fanyin Temple really had something special about it!
He was a Pseudo-Source Realm Martial Artist, yet he could feel such a distinct influence.
If it were someone else, wouldn't they immediately convert to Buddhism on the spot?
Shaking his head, he cleared the chaotic thoughts from his mind.
Li Xuanxiao headed straight for the main hall of Fanyin Temple to find the Abbot Master.
Fanyin Temple, Scripture Chanting Hall.
After some inquiries, Li Xuanxiao successfully met the Abbot Master, who was robed in a kasaya and currently guiding the monks in practicing Buddhist Dharma.
Li Xuanxiao waited briefly until the other finished his current task.
Only then did he step forward, his face showing piety: "May I ask if you are the Abbot Grand Master?"
The temple's Abbot Master pressed his palms together and said, "Amitabha. I dare not call myself Great Master. This Old Monk's dharma name is Fan Lu. Benefactor, just call me Abbot Fan Lu."
Li Xuanxiao performed a bow: "Abbot, Disciple Li Xuanxiao wishes to ask the elder for guidance on Buddhist Dharma. May I be permitted to enter the Scripture Pavilion to consult the scriptures?"
Abbot Fan Lu smiled, looking at Li Xuanxiao with deep, peaceful eyes, and slowly spoke:
"Benefactor does not seem to be a person of our Buddhist sect?"
His voice was steady and melodious, as if carrying a trace of mysterious power.
"Although I am not a person of the Buddhist sect, a heart that seeks Buddha is recognized by heaven and earth!"
Li Xuanxiao spoke with conviction, without blushing or his heart skipping a beat, expressing utmost sincerity.
Fan Lu maintained a peaceful expression: "If the Benefactor's heart holds piety, the Buddha will surely bless him. Might I request the Benefactor to demonstrate to This Old Monk the extent of your attainments in Buddhist Dharma cultivation?"
Li Xuanxiao nodded. The Perfection-level Mystic Dharma Lotus began to circulate. As his True Yuan flowed, a grand and solemn aura slowly emerged.
Not only that, but golden imprints, as if tangible, appeared in his eyes!
Abbot Fan Lu was slightly stunned. Although his expression remained calm and indifferent, the hand hidden beneath his kasaya, which was fingering prayer beads, suddenly paused the moment he saw this sight!
Such a profound, grand, and solemn aura was truly hard to believe could emanate from a Martial Artist carrying such a heavy intent of slaughter.
He called out "Amitabha! The Benefactor's attainments in Buddhist Dharma are truly astonishing! Such profound and exquisite Buddhist True Yuan—even the High Monks who have cultivated in my Fanyin Temple for many years find it difficult to achieve. With spiritual roots and Comprehension Ability like the Benefactor's, the Buddha's Son would surely be very pleased to see you!"
Li Xuanxiao rubbed his nose: "Abbot Master flatters me."
"Goodness, goodness..."
Fan Lu stepped aside and raised his right hand: "Benefactor, please follow me. This Old Monk will take you to the Scripture Pavilion immediately."
Li Xuanxiao respectfully thanked him. He had expected to have to use considerable effort, but it was resolved so readily.
The Abbot Master was even leading the way personally!
Li Xuanxiao marveled internally: People with strength truly receive good treatment wherever they go.
Following Abbot Fan Lu, he passed through the courtyard, walked along the long corridor, and finally arrived before an ancient and solemn building.
This was the Scripture Pavilion, the repository of the temple's precious ancient texts!
Abbot Fan Lu turned around and said to Li Xuanxiao with a smile: "Benefactor, please enter."
Welcoming the faint scent of sandalwood, the two stepped into the Scripture Pavilion together.
The entire Scripture Pavilion was quiet and sacred. The bookshelves were piled high with ancient texts and scriptures, dense and dazzling.
Li Xuanxiao sucked in a breath, overjoyed internally.
The quantity of scriptures and Buddhist Dharma here was at least a hundred times greater than that of Jingtu Temple!
The small Jingtu Temple had allowed him to acquire three exquisite Xuan Realm Buddhist Dharmas; then here...
It should at least raise his level by one rank!
"Abbot Master, can I peruse all these collected books and scriptures?"
Abbot Fan Lu said, "Amitabha. Benefactor, please make yourself comfortable. Since I brought the Benefactor here to view Buddhist Dharma, I will not impose excessive restrictions."
Li Xuanxiao scratched his head: "Abbot, aren't you afraid that I will steal and learn all the Buddhist Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts?"
Abbot Fan Lu chuckled lightly: "The Benefactor jokes. Buddhist Dharma scriptures all emphasize the character 'Enlightenment' (Wu)."
"To some people, these Buddhist Dharma scriptures are obscure and worthless. But to others, they are priceless, worth more than a thousand pieces of gold, and represent the supreme truth they are willing to follow their entire lives. If the Benefactor is fated with Buddha and can understand the mysteries within the Buddhist Dharma scriptures, then it is what you deserve. Feel free to take them!"
"This Old Monk can also be considered to have forged a good affinity."
Generous!
Shouldn't I quickly thank Buddha Brother?
Li Xuanxiao showed joy, thinking: Thank you, Buddha Brother, Buddha Brother is magnanimous!
Silently pressing his palms together, Li Xuanxiao bowed deeply: "Thank you, Abbot. Your merciful guidance allows me to glimpse the mysteries of Buddhist Dharma."
Abbot Fan Lu returned the gesture: "Benefactor, please proceed. This Old Monk still has matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first."
After bidding farewell to Abbot Fan Lu, Li Xuanxiao turned, and his eyes immediately glowed with a greedy light!
With such a reserve of texts, the Buddhist Dharmas recorded here must be at least Mystic Realm level, perhaps even Origin Realm!
Without hesitation, the Quantum Speed Reading Method was activated immediately!
He picked up the scripture nearest to him and began flipping through it rapidly...
One book, two books, three books...
Li Xuanxiao immersed himself in the process of frantic speed-reading. His intense craving for Buddhist Dharma made him momentarily forget to consider the feelings of others.
Not long after, a slightly familiar young voice came from behind him.
"Amitabha, esteemed Benefactor, flipping through the scriptures like this is not appropriate..."
The round-headed Jing Shan pressed his palms together, his face showing helplessness.
He originally did not want to step forward and say anything, but given his status, he had to step forward and attempt to negotiate.
The commotion caused by this unfamiliar Benefactor flipping through the scriptures was too great, disturbing the quiet cultivation of many monks.
The wild manner in which the other party flipped the scriptures inexplicably gave him a sense of familiar recognition.
In his memory, there was once another figure who flipped through scriptures so recklessly and frantically in the Scripture Pavilion.
That was Lord Li from the Pei Prefecture Demon Slaying Division!
He was also the person Jing Shan admired most since beginning his cultivation of Buddhism.
In just a few days of cursory reading, that person was able to grasp extremely Xuan Buddhist Dharma!
The aura emanating from him was even more solemn and grand, in no way inferior to that of a long-cultivated High Monk.
Jing Shan had always regretted that although that person possessed such spiritual roots in the Buddhist Path—clearly fated with the Buddha—
He refused to enter the Buddhist Path, instead spending all his time thinking about slaying demons and vanquishing evil.
It was truly a pity...
Li Xuanxiao was annoyed. He had just entered the Quantum Speed Reading state and was interrupted by someone.
He turned around abruptly, intending to see which damned person it was.
But his brow twitched, and his face showed surprise: "Little Monk!?"
Jing Shan was equally astonished: "Lord Li!?"
"What are you doing here?"
"What are you doing here?"
(T/N: Spider-Man pointing each other meme! LOL!)
The two spoke in unison, expressing the same surprise.