Free Web NovelChapter 1168: Chapter 788: Friends_2
"When you compare them, the Yin Temple’s herbal medicine seems quite cost-effective, as long as you have connections, it’s easy to obtain."
"Of course, the price is there, so you can’t expect too much stability. Every year, there are cases of taking Tower Guarding Paste and losing control, being countered, and that can’t be helped."
"The most sophisticated are the domestic elixirs, the best effectiveness, the strongest stability. You could say, apart from being difficult to obtain, they almost have no drawbacks, just very low production."
At this point, Sheng Yanlin suddenly paused, and his tone became strange, "However..." ƒrēewebnovel.com
"However what?" Yang Xiao instinctively asked.
"Besides these four families, there’s actually another one. The people of this lineage don’t need to take elixir herbs and also have methods to avoid the Nightmare World’s invasion."
"Black Buddha Mother." Yang Xiao immediately responded.
Sheng Yanlin’s expression became serious, "Yes, it’s them. It’s said that as long as you sincerely believe and receive personal guidance from the Black Buddha Mother itself, you can completely transcend and escape the suffering of the nightmare cycle."
"Believing in Black Buddha Mother can prevent the Nightmare World from invading?" Yang Xiao couldn’t believe it. He had already encountered Black Buddha Mother followers in the Nightmare World multiple times, all of them failed.
After Yang Xiao explained, Sheng Yanlin shook his head in disdain, "Those few guys you met, what are they? Cutting below is just the first step. If they can’t pass the subsequent tests set by Black Buddha Mother, they can’t be considered as formally inducted into the sect."
Hearing this, Yang Xiao questioned, "Then wasn’t it a pointless cut?"
Sheng Yanlin almost laughed in anger, "You are quite eloquent, but you should know that the benefits of joining the Black Buddha Mother Sect are astounding. First of all, no matter what crimes you commit or whom you offend, as long as you truly join, the people of the Black Buddha Mother will protect you."
"Head of Ten Thousand Religions, masters are everywhere, this is not a joke, it’s real."
"For example, if you offend the three major forces in the country simultaneously, there’s no force in the country that dares to shelter you. If you want to live, you can only defect to Black Buddha Mother."
"Don’t think that those defecting to Black Buddha Mother are all riffraff, there are plenty of masters with requests, not to mention Ghost-level Apostles, even Netherworld-level Apostles are among them."
Sheng Yanlin seemed to remember something, sweat appeared on his forehead, he said with lingering fear: "And not everyone will be castrated, it’s said that those with great Buddha destinies are chosen by Black Buddha Mother, receive its blessing, learn supreme methods, and are spared from castration."
"Did you ever want to join?"
Yang Xiao keenly sensed the oddity in Sheng Yanlin since speaking of Black Buddha Mother, his demeanor became strange, more panicked than when chased by the Dharma Sect back then.
After hesitating for a moment, Sheng Yanlin sighed, his eyes darkening, revealing a secret unknown to the world: "Back when I was still the dean, I secretly met an envoy from the Black Buddha Mother Sect. This person brought a handwritten letter from the Buddha Mother."
"The letter said that Black Buddha Mother sensed my great Buddha destiny and hoped I could join its ranks, learn supreme compassion together, and transcend all people with it."
"And then?" Yang Xiao eagerly wanted to know what happened next, "Did you reply or bind the person and send them to the Patrol Defense Office?"
"I deliberated and sent a letter back, finding some reasons to decline, then gave the envoy several ancient Buddhist texts to take back to honor... um... transfer to the Black Buddha Mother."
Sheng Yanlin coughed a few times, straightened his back, gathered his courage, "It’s not that I fear it, but more trouble leads to less peace, after all, my Academy has thousands of teachers and students."
The name of Black Buddha Mother is indeed too frightening, none of the three major forces want to provoke it, let alone Yiling Academy. Yang Xiao completely understands Sheng Yanlin’s feelings; if it were him, he’d do the same.
Coming from a humble background isn’t a shame, being flexible is the mark of a man. Yang Xiao is also part of the system and deeply understands its essence.
"You just said that personal guidance from Black Buddha Mother itself can lead to complete transcendence, escape the nightmare cycle. What’s the meaning behind this?" Yang Xiao truly cared about this point.
"I only know this is related to the Innate Treasure in Black Buddha Mother’s hand. That treasure seems to establish some unknown connection between Black Buddha Mother and its most faithful followers." Even someone as knowledgeable as Sheng Yanlin spoke with uncertainty.
Just as Yang Xiao was about to continue questioning, abrupt footsteps came from outside the door, followed by a knock.
"Come in." Sheng Yanlin’s tone was calm.
The next second, the door was pushed open, a guard in a soil-colored uniform entered the room, "Esteemed guests, Commander Nalin asked me to inform you that the High Priest has returned."
"Cannibal Buddha..." Yang Xiao’s heart moved, he was finally going to meet this top-level contemporary strongman.
The two had met once before, but Yang Xiao was in a chaotic state and was saved by the other party.
Soon, led by this guard, Yang Xiao and Sheng Yanlin arrived outside a heavily guarded courtyard, and fierce-looking men stood before the gate.
With just a feeling, Yang Xiao knew these guys were extraordinary, their spiritual power levels were all higher than his.
Before entering, Sheng Yanlin once again reminded him to be cautious with his words and actions, especially not to mention the anomaly on Sutana.
Entering the largest room in the courtyard, Yang Xiao raised his head and finally met the renowned Cannibal Buddha.
This person sat at the foremost position, with a square face, clear-cut features, thick eyebrows and big eyes, wearing a crimson robe, his build robust and burly, most of his left arm laid bare.
Muscles bulged on the arm, and a beast resembling a blue dragon coiled around it, a very rare tattoo.
Cannibal Buddha looked down from above, his brown eyes faintly showed the majesty of one in power, bringing mountain-like pressure.
Yang Xiao considered for a moment, but before he spoke, a resonant voice was heard.
"Yang Xiao, thank you for bringing back my Sutana, you are the most esteemed friend of my Esoteric Sect." Cannibal Buddha’s Mandarin was even clearer than Tai Wenqin’s.
Hearing this, Yang Xiao dared not take credit, he bowed and thanked Cannibal Buddha, "My friends and I are grateful for Priest’s rescue, the life-saving grace will never be forgotten."
"Please sit." Cannibal Buddha raised his palm, Yang Xiao clearly remembered it was this very hand that smashed Demon Sect Vajra’s turtle shell in one punch, scattering Vajra’s ashes with a single blow.
Yang Xiao was seated at the position closest to Cannibal Buddha, to the right of the main seat, in the Yin Temple’s territory the right is respected, and directly across from Yang Xiao was Forbidden Army Commander Nalin.
Additionally, Professor Cui, Sui, and Tai Wenqin were invited, now sitting below in order.
Among these people, Professor Cui counted as the leader, representing everyone to express gratitude to Cannibal Buddha and the Esoteric Sect. Regarding his Patrol Defense Office identity, Professor Cui did not deliberately avoid it, his words were heartfelt.
Cannibal Buddha knew what everyone wanted to know, so he simply recounted the results of this border confrontation; Dharma Sect’s White Robe Dharma King personally led three City Lords to the border requesting people, whereas Cannibal Buddha’s attitude was exceptionally strong, no handover, fight if you wish, kill if you cross the border.
The confrontation lasted two days, seeming tension ready to explode, yet Dharma Sect dared not act. Ultimately, the Yin Temple High Priest dispatched an envoy to negotiate, only then did both parties temporarily cease.
"They wanted a Dead Mouth Lama who escaped from their territory." Cannibal Buddha moved his gaze to Sheng Yanlin.
Being stared at like this, Sheng Yanlin quickly got up, respectfully saluted Cannibal Buddha, neither humble nor arrogant, "High Priest, I am the Dean of Yiling Academy, secretly taken here 10 years ago after being ambushed by Dharma Sect, imprisoned until now. Thanks to Yang and others, I was rescued."
Cannibal Buddha slightly nodded, "I know you, the former Dean of Yiling Academy, known for treasure appraisal equally with the Commerce Association Chairman. After you disappeared, your brother Sheng Jingxuan took your place."
"It was that little man who sold me to Dharma Sect. Over the past ten years, I have borne the humiliation with Dharma Sect, solely wishing to personally defeat this traitor someday, and I won’t let the Dharma Sect group off either!"
Sheng Yanlin was also a seasoned master in the world of martial arts, very aware of what this Esoteric Sect High Priest wanted to hear, and he solemnly cupped his hands, "Thanks to the High Priest for saving my life, if you don’t disdain it, I am willing to serve the Esoteric Sect."
"Dean Sheng, you are too harsh on yourself, my Sutana’s return has your contribution too, naturally you are also a friend of my Esoteric Sect, we certainly won’t hand friends over." Cannibal Buddha’s voice was not loud, yet every word was convincing.
