readytorunbook Chapter 182 Brother, You Are Predestined To Buddha
Chapter 182 Brother, You Are Predestined To Buddha
Chapter 182: Young man, you have a connection with our Buddha
On the banks of an unknown river, Su Zhengji sat cross-legged on a huge boulder, coldly examining the topographic map in his hand.
As a high-ranking member of the Shadow Assassin Temple, he was perhaps one of the strongest cultivators among those who entered the Cave Mansion this time. However, he entered as a guardian and his cultivation was still limited to the Immortal Transformation stage. Generally speaking, he didn't need to personally intervene in such matters.
Of course, for the profit-oriented Shadow Assassin Temple, this was quite a common situation. After all, this deal was quite big, almost equivalent to Su Zhengji's gray income over the past hundred years.
Making money, no shame!
Su Zhengji pondered for a moment, took out a copper mirror from his pocket with a red background and engraved with golden dragon and phoenix characters. He infused it with his mana, and the surface of the copper mirror emitted a faint gray light, with tens of thousands of dots of light appearing vaguely.
"...What's going on? We've only been here for a short time, and we've already lost nearly a hundred people?"
Su Zhengji couldn't believe it and looked at it repeatedly, confirming that he hadn't made a mistake. His face became even more gloomy as he raised his lifeless gaze to survey the surroundings.
Not far away, more than a hundred people in black sat in groups of three or four, focusing on cultivating and recovering. These were disciples of the Shadow Assassin Temple who had rushed over to meet Elder Su.
The Shadow Assassin Temple naturally had some secret methods that allowed communication with fellow disciples in unfamiliar environments with different laws of the Great Dao. However, it only worked within a certain distance, so Su Zhengji had only gathered this small group of people so far.
The people who entered the secret realm this time were all elites. As long as they could gather together, they could go on a killing spree and recklessly harvest disciples from other sects, while also searching for opportunities in this world.
Su Zhengji's original plan was to quickly gather enough manpower, find and capture those important targets, and then consider other business. However, the situation did not go according to his will. They had just entered, and batches of subordinates were already being lost?
Either they were being targeted and killed by powerful enemies, after all, the reputation of the Shadow Assassin Temple outside was not very good; or they died in some forbidden traps in the secret realm; or they were targeted by some deadly creatures in this world.
Anyway, the luck of the Shadow Assassin Temple this time was not very good. They had indeed encountered setbacks.
Taking a deep breath, Su Zhengji had already made calculations in his heart. He called his subordinates and chose a direction, manipulating his escape light to quickly move away.
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At the peak of the mountains.
Qin Muling sat cross-legged by the campfire, carefully preparing a spirit beast that had just been hunted. On the large grill made of rock core mysterious bronze, dozens of pieces of meat were roasting, shining brightly with oil and emitting a rich aroma that made one's mouth water.
This was a huge creature that was about thirty feet long, resembling a wild boar, unbelievably fat and plump. It looked harmless and adorable, but in reality, it possessed the strength of the Destiny Realm, and its speed was quite terrifying.
At that time, Qin Muling was collecting a nine-leaf blood ginseng king that had reached the level of a Holy Medicine when this creature suddenly rushed out and attacked him. He almost suffered a loss.
"The meat of this creature tastes pretty good. I wonder how many rare medicinal herbs it has eaten to grow so fat and white. It's time for a good feast."
Qin Muling muttered to himself. With the size and strength of this wild boar, it must have lived for quite a long time. The world was abundant in spiritual energy, and there were rare Spirit Medicine and spiritual herbs everywhere, making it a perfect environment for its growth.
A piece of fresh meat enters the mouth, delicate and tender, leaving a lingering fragrance on the teeth and cheeks. It immediately melts into a pure and hot flow of vitality, surging into the five organs, six viscera, and limbs, making the whole body warm and comfortable. It's hard to describe the comfort and pleasure.
I wonder if this guy has any companions. There should be pigsties or something similar around here, right? Eating a wild boar is equivalent to thirty years of hard cultivation. Such a good thing is not easy to come by outside.
Qin Muling, who savors the taste, looks around with his spiritual power spreading like ripples, and nothing can escape his perception within a radius of three hundred miles.
The range of perception could have been over a thousand miles, but the laws of the Grotto-Heaven secret realm differ from the outside world, severely limiting the effectiveness of Divine Abilities. However, even so, Qin Muling still has a significant advantage compared to other cultivators from different forces.
After a while of exploration, he found many ancient Spirit Medicines and rare spiritual plants that have long disappeared outside, but he couldn't find any trace of a pigsty, which made Qin Muling slightly disappointed.
If it's not on the ground, then it must be underground, right?
Qin Muling made up his mind, and his spiritual power penetrated the ground like flowing mercury, silently and lightly going deeper into the layers of the earth. A giant wild boar like this must have a considerable underground nest and tunnels that can't be hidden.
However, after a moment, he still didn't find the expected discovery, but he did find many rare types of spiritual minerals.
"This is strange..."
Qin Muling pondered with doubt, wondering if this wild boar came from elsewhere. Perhaps he would have to search in a more distant area later.
The Cave Mansion secret realm of the ancient and mysterious Dao Venerable is actually a world he created with his supreme Divine Ability. After countless years of growth, it has become a vast and magnificent land, encompassing majestic mountains, rivers, vast oceans, primitive forests, hills, plains, and various terrains.
Although the passage of time has caused this world to shrink, it is still vast beyond the imagination of ordinary cultivators.
Therefore, it is really difficult for anyone to explore every corner of this secret realm within a hundred days and seize all the opportunities. Even if millions of cultivators work together, they can only understand a small part of the secret realm.
Of course, from Qin Muling's perspective, there is no need to rush. He can wait for his senior sisters to arrive.
The sensing of the spiritual rhythm inside his body is relatively weak, but he can still infer the approximate distance and direction of his senior sisters. As long as there are no accidents on the way, they should arrive in a short time.
Qin Muling temporarily put aside his thoughts and focused on enjoying the delicious grilled meat in front of him. He sprinkled layers of carefully prepared seasonings on it, along with various delicious mushrooms and wild vegetables he found on the way. These are all ancient Spirit Medicines, and they taste incredibly refreshing.
"Hmm?"
Qin Muling's eyes slightly narrowed, his handsome eyebrows moved, and he vaguely sensed a figure entering the alert range in his spiritual consciousness. It was elusive, moving back and forth, approaching the direction where he was, at an unbelievable speed.
After a brief surprise, Qin Muling quickly calmed down. The vast Extreme Void Starry Sky is filled with talented individuals and mysterious powerful beings, so it's not surprising for such a situation to occur.
"Hello, young man!"
After about ten breaths, a clear and sweet voice, like a pearl falling on a jade chime, sounded leisurely.
Qin Muling looked up and saw a woman with a calm expression and a beautiful appearance walking slowly towards him, stopping about ten feet away. She wore an exquisite dark blue silk dress that accentuated her curvaceous figure.
The woman's facial features were delicate and graceful, like a painting. Her beauty was as enchanting as peach blossoms in February, yet she exuded an aura of purity and transcendence, untouched by worldly desires. Her bright eyes, straight nose, and luscious cherry lips shimmered with a faint charm. Her slender neck led to well-shaped breasts like full moons, and her golden hair was adorned with sparkling ornaments.
"A Buddhist lay disciple?"
Qin Muling quickly understood the woman's identity. Although her attire was extravagant, the faint golden light of the sandalwood Buddha behind her couldn't deceive anyone. Despite currently only having the cultivation level of Immortal Transformation, her true cultivation realm seemed to surpass that of Yu Lingzhou and Yueyi Tianjun. Her foundation and aptitude were extraordinary, indicating that she was undoubtedly a prominent figure from the Buddhist Supreme lineage.
The woman nodded slightly and smiled, "You can call me by my real name: Miaoxin. Young man, I can see that you have great fortune and a noble destiny. Combined with your Buddhist nature, why not join our sect and enjoy the boundless purity and bliss?"
Qin Muling lowered his head again and focused on grilling the meat on the rack. He calmly replied, "Is this how the core high-level members of the Great Brahman Sound Monastery poach people everywhere? It seems a bit undignified to spread the word."
Miaoxin took a few steps closer and gracefully sat down by the bonfire. She smiled gently, "Ordinary geniuses are naturally not worthy of becoming my direct disciples, but you are different, young man. With your destiny and foundation, you could not only become my only direct disciple but also... even the future head of the Great Brahman Sound Monastery. As long as you are willing."
"That's a pity. I'm not interested, and I have no interest in becoming a monk," Qin Muling said as he took out a jade knife and ate the grilled meat in front of him, leaving a large piece for Miaoxin. "Would you like some? You don't seem like a person who abstains from meat and alcohol."
"Thank you," Miaoxin replied.
She continued to smile as she waved her hand. The large piece of meat floated up and was cut into small pieces by an invisible force, flying into her alluring mouth. She then accepted the jade gourd that Qin Muling handed her without hesitation. It was filled with highly potent spirit wine, which she opened and drank slowly.
Qin Muling felt slightly relieved. A Buddhist figure who didn't abstain from meat and alcohol was not difficult to deal with.
People in the Buddhist sect may seem compassionate, tolerant, and easygoing, but they were actually extremely dominant and assertive. They were shameless and would either subdue demons and evil spirits or convert you to their sect, claiming that "this thing is destined for me" without any shame.
"Young man, your temperament and aptitude are quite good. The more I look at you, the more satisfied I am," Miaoxin said, her beautiful eyes sparkling. "Why don't you... kneel down here and pay your respects to me as your master? I have never had a direct disciple before, and you are the most suitable candidate. With someone like you, I don't think I will ever find another!"
She was straightforward and went straight to the point, regardless of whether the young man already had someone in his life.
Qin Muling's face stiffened slightly. "I've said it before, I'm not interested in becoming a monk. I am a complete secular person who only enjoys beautiful women, fine wine, and good food. Besides, I already have a partner, so I can't follow you to become a monk and eat vegetarian food every day."
Miaoxin's smile didn't fade. "It doesn't matter. The Buddhist sect also has the Great Bliss and Great Pure Land lineages. There are countless beautiful heavenly maidens in the Buddhist realm. If you join us and learn the supreme Dharma, you can have any of the millions of beauties in the Buddhist realm at your disposal, not inferior to the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. I don't think you have a reason to refuse!"
Qin Muling looked slightly surprised. "So you recognize me?"
Miaoxin nodded gently. "As the only male disciple of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, who wouldn't pay attention to you? Although they have used countless means to conceal your secret, there are many things that can be concluded without evidence."
"What Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace can offer you, the Great Brahman Sound Monastery can offer as well. So I don't think you have a reason to refuse!"
Qin Muling calmly said, "You're wrong. My temperament is not suitable for becoming a Buddha or an ancestor. I am just a person without any ethical bottom line. Even if you follow me to the Buddhist sect, you will soon regret your decision."
"Why do you say that?"
"It's simple. I am a complete villain and lecher. Any beautiful woman that catches my eye must be obtained through shameless and extreme means."
Qin Muling revealed a seductive expression, as if he had bestowed a hint of his lecherous soul. "Just like now, I think you are a rare beauty. Instead of being my master, it would be more suitable for you to be my partner. What do you think?"
With Miaoxin's cultivation, Qin Muling admitted that he was no match for her. Even if he wanted to escape, he probably couldn't outrun her. After thinking it over, he decided it would be better to deliberately provoke her with words, causing her to attack and kill him. That way, he could escape unharmed. After all, he had three death-substituting jade talismans on him, so he had nothing to fear.
Once the death-substituting jade talisman was activated, it would escort the cultivator back to the entrance of the secret realm. At that time, whether to exit or continue exploring the secret realm would depend on the situation. By then, Qin Muling could easily get rid of her without worrying about being forcibly taken away.
Little did he know that Miaoxin had no intention of getting angry. She tilted her head slightly, and her beautiful eyes revealed a serious and thoughtful expression.
Could it be that she actually agreed? After all, she was a powerful figure in the Buddhist sect!
Qin Muling couldn't help but feel anxious. His original intention was just to provoke her with words and make her kill him. After all, such a high and mighty person had never been teased like this before.
But he never expected that she would actually show interest. Wouldn't that mean he was stuck in a difficult situation?
However, the situation did not go according to his wishes.
After a while, Miaoxin elegantly nodded. "Your proposal is not bad. Although I am familiar with the various techniques and scriptures of the Great Bliss and Great Pure Land lineages, I have never thought of finding a partner. Since you have specially proposed it, it means that you have a deep affinity with me. Becoming partners and cultivating together is only natural."
"Come with me. After we return, once the formal ceremony is completed, you can have what you desire."
Qin Muling: "..."
Just when he was at a loss for words, a ethereal and coldly beautiful voice came from afar.
"The friendship between the Great Brahman Sound Temple and our Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, which has lasted for countless millennia, is it going to be destroyed because of your selfish desires? Miaoxin, your actions are truly unkind!"
Qin Muling breathed a sigh of relief. At this critical moment, his second senior sister, Cheng Yulan, finally arrived, followed by Yu Binghua.
With the help of his two senior sisters, they might still not be able to defeat Miaoxin, but it should be easy to escape. After all, Miaoxin could only use the power of the Immortal Transformation peak.
The mistake has been corrected.
(End of this chapter)