Xu Ziling followed Bu Hao and walked deeper into the backyard.

I met monks from time to time along the way, but everyone turned a blind eye to him, as if he was intoxicated in his own pure and inactive religious life.

After passing the splendid copper palace in the sun, turn left and enter an ancient stone path lined with bamboo trees.

The monks' houses on both sides are hidden among the bamboos. They are simple and simple, completely different from the beauty of the palace. However, behind the white plaster on the pine, there is a natural beauty like no powder.

Xu Ziling was carefully feeling the deep, far-reaching, peaceful and tranquil atmosphere in the Zen courtyard. When the scenery changed, the houses gradually became sparse and replaced by green pines, green cypresses and jagged rocks. Walking along the stone road, you can see two Buddhist paths carved on the right wall.

The stone cliffs on both sides gradually rise up, and the mountain road narrows. The stone walls on both sides are carved according to the shape of the low cliffs. The seated Buddha statues all have a leisurely and lifelike expression.

Xu Ziling was astonished when he saw Buddhism and Taoism suddenly became clear before his eyes.

At the west end of the monastery is a majestic hall with the abbot carved on it. The courtyard is seven rooms wide and rests on nine ridges. It is built on the edge of a cliff and the situation is extremely dangerous.

Xu Ziling felt something was wrong and asked: This must be your courtyard hosting Master Kong's residence!

He replied nonchalantly without being angry: Why should it be strange that the benefactor's decision to see his senior sister must be decided by the abbot of this hospital?

Xu Ziling had known that it would not be so easy to see Shi Fei Xuan, so he could only sigh inwardly and follow him to the hospital.

The abbot's courtyard is divided into three parts: front, middle and back. There is an empty reception room at the entrance without any furniture. There are only portraits hanging on the two walls. It seems that they are portraits of the previous abbots of the monastery.

Buhao asked Xu Ziling to wait here and go through the door into the inner room.

Xu Ziling had nothing to do and happened to browse the portraits on the wall. Although the portraits were of different shapes and sizes, they were all painted with great care and painstaking efforts. They were all painted with treasures, solemnity and Buddha's light, their faces were kind, and they looked like they were rescuing those who were in trouble. There was also a picture attached next to the portrait.

Introductory text such as name, year of ordination and death.

The portraits were arranged chronologically and came to the last one on the left wall. Xu Ziling was shocked when he took a closer look. He saw that the old monk in the painting had a white eyebrow and deep wrinkles crisscrossing his face. It seemed that he was at least seventy years old.

The reason why he was startled was that the monk's face was at least eight or nine times the same as the current presiding Kong Kong, which was exactly the appearance of an old and decayed monk.

When I was thinking about whether this was Kong's biological father and whether Kong was the son inheriting his father's mantle, I suddenly realized that next to the portrait there was only the ordination year but no death date, and I couldn't help but take a breath.

Could it be that the old man in the painting has changed back to his current appearance in his forties? This is really shocking.

A non-aggressive voice sounded from behind: This is the portrait of the abbot of our temple fifteen years ago. At that time, he was entering the Buddhist monastery to meditate, so he asked someone to make a portrait.

Xu Ziling sighed: It's hard to believe that there is a magical secret method to rejuvenate one's youth.

Don't be angry and proclaim the Buddha's name and the way to go: Buddhism is boundless and there is no end. The abbot of our temple is waiting for the invitation of Almsgiver Xu in the middle courtyard!

Xu Ziling turned around and saw that Buhui had no intention of leading the way. He could only salute and thank him and enter the atrium on his own.

boom!

The wooden door closed behind you.

The space, which is ten feet deep, wide and three feet high, has only four empty walls.

In the air, Jiejia sat cross-legged and faced the wall, with her back to him.

There are closed toilet doors on both sides of this eminent monk who can rejuvenate his youth and return to heaven, giving off an unfathomable atmosphere.

Xu Ziling gave a wry smile and said respectfully: Master, please give me your will.

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When Kou Zhong returned to the main hall from the side hall and was about to enter the inner hall, he happened to meet the light and cold beauty Hu Ji Linglongjiao who always looked at him with a dismissive attitude. Neither of them expected that they would meet in a narrow way. Kou Zhong had just received Dong Shuni's lesson and tried his best to restrain himself and just shook his head.

A polite greeting is considered a greeting.

On the contrary, this foreign beauty showed him a rare smile and walked side by side with him, saying: Your battle at Tianjin Bridge last night was indeed wonderful.

Kou Zhong said in astonishment: Miss Jiao is so powerful that she can sneak up close without being seen by so many people.

Linglongjiao replied with an indifferent expression and said calmly: If you don't have this ability, how can you serve as a spy for Lord Shangshu? This woman's willingness to answer questions and answers with him shows that her attitude has changed.

Just as he was about to find another topic, Xuxingzhi hurriedly walked out of the inner hall and saw Kou Zhong winking and saying nothing, then he saluted and said: Your Excellency is waiting for Master Kou in the study.

After saying that, he walked away.

Linglong Jiaozhi Trail: Sir Shangshu should have something to say and wants to see you alone.

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After a while, Kou Zhong came to the study room. After Wang Shichong closed the door, he saw him sitting on the Taishi chair on the left and said: Fortunately, you were not taken advantage of by the enemy last night. I had thought about sending people to help, but this would play into the enemy's hands. More time.

It was difficult to catch up and in the end we had to stand still.

Then he snorted coldly: Yang Tong and Dugu Feng are so abominable.

Kou Zhong went against his will and praised: "Master Shangshu, this is a clever thing. Now we must show the enemy's weakness to comply with the military strategy of attacking. In terms of strength, the Dugu clan can't do anything to us even if it unites with outsiders, so we can only rely on conspiracy and tricks."

The cold arrows coming to us will never succeed as long as we are single-minded.

Wang Shichong frowned and said: The Tiele people's defeat due to Qu Ao can be ignored. But if the Yingui faction, Tuli and Yang Tong join forces, will we still maintain the situation of being passively beaten? If not, we may even have to go to Dongdu.

Lose it.

Kou Zhong said calmly: "Tuli can be ignored. It's all because my friend Ba Fenghan has just left Luoyang. Tuli and Bi Xuan's two apprentices have to catch up and have a lot of fun. The Yingui faction has to deal with the master concubine Xuan."

The number one enemy will never dare to openly get involved in this dispute. Moreover, to a certain extent, they all hope that you can deal with Li Mi. Then Du Fuwei can go north along the canal after taking Jiangdu.

Wang Shichong was surprised and said: How did you know that Du Fuwei was going to attack Jiangdu?

Of course Kou Zhong would not recruit Song Jingang out and said: I have a relationship with the Song family and I made an appointment with Song Lu to meet at the Dong family restaurant later.

Wang Shichong said with relief: This is indeed a headache. The relationship between Du Fuwei and Shen Faxing has never been good, and now they are suddenly united, which shows how anxious they are to go north.

Kou Zhongtou said: The current situation is obviously a dispute between the Yellow River and the Canal. Who can capture Guanzhong at the same time? The two important towns of Luoyang are waiting for half of the country to fall into his bag. We will capture Hulao first, and then push the army westward at Xingyang. Then your Majesty will be with you.

Who dares to disobey the orders given to the world?

Wang Shichong twisted his moustache and smiled, his eyes full of hope and expectation and he said seriously: If I, Wang Shichong, become the head of the new dynasty, and Kou Zhong becomes the prime minister of the new dynasty, are you ready?

Kou Zhong secretly thought that the one who believed in you was an idiot. On the surface, he pretended to be intoxicated and said happily: Master Shangshu thinks so highly of me, and I am extremely grateful. But I want to defeat Li Mi first to make a contribution. Master Fashion Bookman also uses me.

Nothing to say.

Wang Shichong laughed out loud and then pretended to be mysterious and said: Whether we can lure Li Mi to send troops depends on the arrangements for tomorrow night. Let me show you my substitute first.

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Lekong was wearing a gray monk's robe and a dark brown shoulder strap. The vast hall was silent.

The standing statue of Xu Ziling, with his hands behind his back, turned into another stone statue of this tall and disgusting person without any trace of impatience.

After a while, Kong's soft voice said softly: "I wonder if Donor Xu has been to all three of Luoyang's temples, temples and caves?"

Xu Ziling was astonished in his heart. He would not be surprised whether he was talking about something empty or even Buddhist teachings. However, the mention of Luoyang's scenic spots had nothing to do with the matter in front of him, which made him confused.

In desperation, I asked humbly: Master, please give me more detailed instructions!

Liao Kong Youran said: The temple is the White Horse Temple, which is the first Buddhist temple in the Central Plains. It was built in the 10th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Because when two eminent monks came back from Tianzhu to take photos of Mo Teng and Zhu Falan, Buddhist scriptures and statues were all carried on white horses, so it was named after White Horse.

.This is the beginning of Buddhism in China, so the temple is also known as the source of Buddhism and the ancestral home. If a Buddhist does not visit this temple, it will be a lifetime regret.

Xu Ziling said: Thank you Master for pointing it out, but I don’t know where the White Horse Temple is located.

Liao Kong said calmly: If Almsgiver Xu is caring, he will know.

Xu Ziling continued without waiting: Guanwei Laojun Temple is located on the top of Cuiyun Peak in Mang Mountain a few miles north of the city. According to legend, it was the holy place where Laozi Li Er practiced alchemy. Unfortunately, the holy place is now controlled by demons and has become an evil cave.

Xu Ziling wondered: How could this be?

Liao Kong calmly replied: There are many things that it is not convenient for me to explain in detail. I just want to mention them in passing because Xu Shizhu learned from Guangchengzi, the founder of Taoism.

Every word he spoke contained hidden mysteries that were profound and difficult to understand.

Liao Kong continued: The grotto is the Longmen Grottoes. It is located on the shore of Yishui, more than ten miles south of our temple. Because the two mountains there face each other as if they are towers, it is also called Yique. The large shrines and grottoes on the cliffs on both sides of the bank stretch for several miles, which is breathtaking.

Then he said in surprise: Yes! I have long forgotten why Almsgiver Xu came here this time.

Xu Ziling said unexpectedly: I also forgot to thank you for your advice.

Then he left the palace.

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A man who was 70% or 80% similar to Wang Shichong in appearance and body shape bowed down and paid his respects after entering the fasting room.

Then came Ouyang Xiyi, Linglongjiao, Kefeng Taoist, Chen Changlin and other masters, as well as Wang Shichong's two sons Wang Xuanying, Wang Xuanshu and generals Zhang Zhenzhou and Yang Gongqing.

Just by looking at this formation, you can tell that there is something important to discuss.

After everyone sat down on the left and right, Kou Zhong was sitting at the left seat, facing Ouyang Xiyiyao at the first seat on the right was Zhang Zhenzhou and others.

Wang Shichong woke up the substitute and said proudly to Kou Zhong: How?

Kou Zhongtou said: It's true that you can mislead others, but under the circumstances tomorrow night, hey!

Knowing that he had something to say, Wang Shichong had to order his substitute to leave first. Xin Ran said: "Now it's all his own. If you have anything to say, don't worry!"

Wang Shichong's eldest son Wang Xuanying, who looked like he was drunk and intoxicated, said proudly: This is called raising an army for a thousand days in one moment.

In Xu Qianxuan, Xuanying found this person from Guanzhou and came back. I personally guided and trained him to ensure that no one could see through him.

Just by looking at his expression that he was afraid that others would not know that he deserves the credit, we knew that this boy would never become a great person.

Ouyang Xiyi frowned and said, "This person doesn't know martial arts. If you're an expert in martial arts, you can tell immediately that it's Brother Shichong himself just by looking at his movements or taking a few steps."

Wang Shichong was confident: If someone wants to assassinate me, the best time would be to do it on the way to the meeting or on the way back. All he has to do is make a show of it in the car.
To be continued...