Chapter 232 Scandal
Chapter 232 Scandal
This scene was not only beyond Ling Xin's expectations, but Chu Qing on the roof was also a little surprised.
No wonder I clearly saw Ling Xin trying to stab someone with a knife just now, and Chu Qing was planning to help her, but was stopped by Wu Chan.
After all this time, Zen Master Huiji still has such ability?
At the same time, Ling Xin was still thinking about what lie to tell so that her actions would be justified...
But Zen Master Huiji obviously did not intend to give him such an opportunity. He flicked his sleeves and Lingxin was thrown out.
His body fell down onto the kang, and he hurriedly held on to the small table on the kang, and only then did he manage to steady himself.
He laughed dryly and said:
"Uncle Master, please listen to me and let me explain."
Zen Master Huiji looked at Lingxin and sighed:
“So, after all these years, Wu Dao is still afraid?
"I wanted to avoid the troubles of the Vajra Sect and even hid in Guang'an Temple, but you guys are still chasing me...
"Why is it so? Does he have to wait for me to pass away before he can be completely relieved?"
Lingxin's forehead was covered in cold sweat. His white monk robe and handsome face could not hide his embarrassment at the moment.
He could only smile bitterly and said:
“I just… I just heard from Master that my uncle’s [Immovable Zen] is the best in our Vajra Sect.
"I have already cultivated to the indestructible realm when I was young... That's why I wanted to test it out and also wanted to ask my uncle for advice... Uncle, please don't misunderstand me."
Even though Zen Master Huiji had a profound understanding of Buddhism, he almost laughed out of anger when he heard this.
His gaze paused on Ling Xin, and his thoughts seemed to return:
"Now that I think about it, I really regret it.
“My mentor once said that the Vajra Sect is both a Buddhist sect and a martial arts sect.
“There’s an inside and there’s an outside.
“Inside there are the disciples of the Vajra Sect, and outside there are the people who depend on our Vajra Sect for their livelihood.
“Therefore, only when the internal situation is stable and the people rely on our Vajra Sect for their livelihood can they live and work in peace.
"Do you know... these words were said by my mentor? When did he tell me?"
"...I don't know."
Ling Xin really didn’t know. He was young. When those things happened, he was only two or three years old. What could he know?
Buddhist disciples are not reincarnated children and are not that precocious.
Lingxin, who was only two or three years old, couldn't even pee or play in the mud.
"That was after my senior brother, Zen Master Huiming, was killed..."
There was a heavy emotion in Zen Master Huiji's eyes that could not be dispelled.
When Chu Qing on the roof heard this, he already understood.
Zen Master Huiming was Wuchan’s mentor.
Zen Master Huiji must have discovered something back then, so he was called away by his mentor and said some ambiguous words. The meaning of his words was nothing more than asking him to focus on the stability of the Vajra Sect to avoid internal and external troubles.
Zen Master Huiji obeyed his master's orders and kept the matter secret for many years.
There is no need to ask further questions about this matter, it must be about the death of Zen Master Huiming... It is precisely because of this that Wuchan has been carrying the infamy for many years.
But what happened back then that required Zen Master Huiming to die?
"I regret it..."
Zen Master Huiji then slowly spoke:
“What happened back then was wrong in itself.
“It is also wrong for the mentor to be biased…
"I was the one who made the biggest mistake. I saw it with my own eyes but didn't say anything. I knew the truth but didn't distinguish right from wrong. I have studied Buddhism for many years but I don't know where my practice has gone.
"Come on, Lingxin. I will take you back to the Vajra Sect and tell you everything that happened in the past in front of all the fellow disciples!
"Lest you make the same mistake again."
As he spoke, he reached out to grab Lingxin.
But when his five fingers fell on Lingxin's chest, his face suddenly changed, and his whole body collapsed without any warning, and he fell directly on the couch.
Lingxin let out a long breath and pushed Zen Master Huiji away.
The old monk's face was pale, but his eyes were not cloudy, but showed a hint of realization:
"Thousand Machine Powder?"
"Yes, it is Qianji Powder."
Ling Xin looked at Master Hui Ji with lingering fear:
“Before my uncle-master came back, I put this thing in the lamp oil.
“As the fire burned, the poison of this substance spread throughout the meditation room.
“It’s just that my uncle’s martial arts skills are too high. Although Qianji Powder is powerful, it took so long to take effect.
"You almost escaped..."
Zen Master Huiji closed his eyes slightly:
"This is the karma of this old monk. Brother Huiming died because of Qianji Powder.
"Now it is reasonable for me to use this thing on myself."
"Reasonable?"
Lingxin laughed:
"My master is right. You people have too many and too heavy things in your heads.
"Always holding onto some illusory things to tie your hands and feet...
"Being timid in doing things is afraid that retribution will come upon you.
"They look like great Buddhists, but in fact they are just a bunch of self-righteous fools."
He casually swung the dagger in his hand and came to the front of Zen Master Huiji:
"Master uncle, please don't blame me. It is hard to disobey the master's orders. Just like my master uncle back then, didn't he remain silent about Master Huiming's life and death because of a word from Grand Master uncle?
"It's all Master's orders, please forgive me."
After saying this, he turned the dagger and was about to stab it into Zen Master Huiji's heart.
Qianji Powder is a highly toxic substance, and its main effect can be summarized in four words: "Qianji Jinsan".
If you have divine power to protect your body, the divine power will dissipate. If you have internal energy to protect your body, the internal energy will dissipate, and you will have infinite power? Then the power will dissipate.
Even though Zen Master Huiji had the ultimate protective skill of [Immovable Zen], it was all turned into nothing under the influence of Thousand Machine Powder.
As the knife fell, Zen Master Huiji was doomed to die.
A faint green flame suddenly fell from the sky.
This green flame is faint and seems slow but is actually fast.
By the time Ling Xin reacted, it had already exploded.
He was knocked flying, and his body hit the wall opposite the Zen room like a rag bag. When he managed to get up, the door of the Zen room was already wide open.
The oil lamp mixed with Qianji Powder was also extinguished.
As the hurricane swept through, all the poisonous gas in the house was blown away by the wind.
Ling Xin raised her eyes and saw two men in black standing on each side, and a man in green with his face covered, looking at her with an uncertain look.
"Who are you...?"
Lingxin suppressed the fear in her heart and asked in a deep voice.
But no one paid any attention to him. Wu Chan turned around and looked at Master Hui Ji, clasping his hands together in a salute:
"Uncle Huiji, long time no see."
Zen Master Huiji stared at Wuchan for a long while with his old eyes, as if he did not dare to speak rashly.
Wuchan reached out and took off the mask from his face...
Then the old monk became even more confused:
"you are?"
Wu Chan suddenly realized, yes, he also had disguise on his face.
I couldn't help but look at Chu Qing.
Chu Qing rolled his eyes:
"Just say it."
At this time, removing makeup is a bit too troublesome.
Wuchan sighed:
"Uncle Master, this disciple is Wuchan."
Zen Master Huiji's pupils suddenly contracted, and he subconsciously didn't believe it, but then he remembered the green flame that had just forced Ling Xin back.
“It’s the [Burning Lamp Divine Art], that’s right, you are Wuchan.” “In this world today, you are the only one who knows this art... You, you are back?
"How long did you listen just now?"
"It's been quite a while."
Wuchan said:
“I have heard almost everything I should have heard… Wu Dao killed my mentor Hui Ming back then.
“You saw it, but you kept silent.
“For this reason, I have been bearing the name of Master-killer for nearly twenty years.
"Uncle Huiji, is there anything wrong with what I said?"
"……No."
Zen Master Huiji exhaled lightly:
"If you come to seek revenge on me, you can just kill me."
"Do not."
Wuchan shook his head:
“I do not like killing, and I am not here to find you to kill you.
"It's just that there is something I want to know."
"……go ahead."
Zen Master Huiji reluctantly sat up.
The poison of Qianji Powder in his body was quite deep, making it extremely inconvenient for him to move.
Wuchan asked softly:
"Why did they want to kill my master back then?"
Zen Master Huiji was silent.
Chu Qing and the others were also quite curious about this, but seeing that the old monk looked constipated, they thought he didn't want to say it.
Then I heard Zen Master Huiji sigh softly:
"Because your master believes that you should be the Buddha's disciple."
In the Vajra School, a Buddhist disciple is basically a "title".
It is the symbol of the next generation of head host.
The candidates for the headmaster are selected after comprehensive consideration of various factors such as the martial arts, character, personality, and Buddhist cultivation of the next generation of disciples.
Lingxin is a Buddhist of this generation, and the Buddhist of the previous generation is the current head of the Vajra Sect who is presiding over the enlightenment.
His martial arts and Buddhist teachings were recognized by many disciples, and after approval by the then-master, he was granted the title of "Son of Buddha".
If nothing unexpected happens, it would be natural for him to succeed the position of the head of the Vajra Sect.
As a result, the accident Wuchan happened that year.
Wu Chan, an unknown boy with ordinary talent, suddenly transformed himself and made rapid progress in both talent and martial arts.
In a short period of time, he has surpassed his peers.
Zen Master Huiming was overjoyed. He was Wuchan's mentor and knew his disciple best.
When Wuchan was still unaware, Zen Master Huiming already knew that he had obtained the [Ran Deng Magical Skill], which was why he had made such rapid progress.
Even in front of the abbots of the Vajra Sect, Zen Master Huiming once bluntly said that although Wudao seemed to have a noble character, he was actually cruel and ruthless, and the title of Buddha's son was not worthy of him.
Wuchan should be the Buddha's disciple.
Some of them also discovered that Wuchan had practiced the [Ran Deng Magical Art] and believed that he had secretly learned martial arts from another sect and was not qualified to inherit the Vajra Sect.
But Zen Master Huiming said frankly, Buddhism is so vast, how could it not accommodate the magical power of burning lamps?
To be more blunt, Wuchan had a profound understanding of Buddhism, noble character and a compassionate heart. It was too arbitrary to deny this person just by relying on the [Ran Deng Magic] which had long since disappeared.
The discussion was very heated and even led to conflicts.
It turned out that Zen Master Huiming was not only good at speaking, but also outstanding in fighting and kicking, and he managed to beat several people who were unwilling to obey him into submission.
In the end, even the head abbot was hesitant and wanted to give Wuchan a chance.
Zen Master Huiming was extremely happy, but unfortunately...he had not yet been able to tell Wuchan the good news.
He was hit by Qianji Powder.
"Brother Huiming was killed by his three uncles Xingchen, Xingjie, and Xingzhi, as well as Wudao..."
Zen Master Huiji spoke in a deep voice.
Although Qianji Powder is powerful, Zen Master Huiming is more skilled in martial arts.
Even after being hit by the Thousand Machine Powder, he fought one against four and managed to injure two of them.
Xingchen and Xingjie kept silent at the time, until not long after Wuchan was expelled from the Vajra Gate, when their injuries erupted and they died one after another.
Naturally, the account for this was also attributed to Wuchan.
At that time, Wu Chan was completely ignorant of all this. He was just sleeping in his room when suddenly he was shouted at and killed by his fellow disciples.
When he found out that they really wanted to kill him, he fled in panic, thinking that he had been discovered for secretly practicing the [Lamp Divine Art] and the Vajra Sect wanted to clear him out.
After I ran away, I found out that my mentor was dead.
And he said that he was killed by himself... Only then did I realize that something was wrong.
He had returned to Vajra Gate more than once, trying to find out the cause of death of Zen Master Huiming.
But they were all discovered by the people from the Vajra Sect. He didn't want to kill anyone, and he was even more unwilling to kill any of the Vajra Sect's disciples.
Many times, I came back empty-handed.
But what got out was that not only did he kill his mentor, he also caused chaos in the Vajra Temple several times.
He was originally unknown in the martial arts world, and after this battle, his status plummeted and he gradually became a well-known villain.
This was a scandal, and the only person who knew what happened that night was Zen Master Huiji.
However, because of his master's words, he buried this matter deep in his heart.
If such a scandal were to be made public, the Vajra Sect would surely lose all its prestige in the martial arts world.
The so-called disciples of Buddha will become a joke.
Even today, if someone were to tell about what happened back then, even if Wudao had already secured his position as the head master, he would still have to face public criticism.
At that time, Zen Master Huiji was disgusted with the internal fighting in the Vajra Sect, so he left the Vajra Sect and traveled around the world...
Over the years, he has kept his identity secret and has not shown up in public.
He eventually came to Guang'an City, stayed at Guang'an Temple, and later became the abbot of Guang'an Temple.
The old monk pointed out all the problems one by one.
Wu Chan slowly closed his eyes, tears streaming down his face.
He always thought that his master didn't know that he was secretly practicing the [Burning Lamp Divine Art], but he didn't expect that his master not only knew about it, but also never blamed him for it.
He even wanted him to become a disciple of Buddha and the head of the Vajra Sect.
The teacher’s kindness is as deep as the sea. How can I repay him today?
Lingxin had been secretly listening and observing the situations of several people, and when she saw that no one paid attention to her, she wanted to sneak away.
As for how to escape pursuit after slipping away, you'd better think of another way.
But just as he reached the door, he heard a cold voice asking:
"Where are you going?"
Ling Xin felt her heart tremble and she jumped up to escape.
"Leave."
As soon as the two words came out, his head suddenly buzzed and he fell from mid-air involuntarily.
He turned around suddenly, feeling that this scene looked familiar, and couldn't help but exclaimed:
"It's you!?"
(End of this chapter)