Chương 181: Imparting the Dharma

Plum Manor. The first rays of morning sunlight dispersed the early mist, refracting seven-colored light across the sky and making the place look incredibly dreamlike and ethereal. But Boss Song was in no mood to notice this! Since morning, he had found this bald monk, Hui Wu, to be acting particularly strange! Why does it feel like this kid is being unusually polite to me compared to before? It even seems like there's a hint of... admiration? Could it be he's been conquered by my demeanor?!

Thinking about his ever-present 'kingly aura,' Boss Song felt incredibly smug. Unwittingly, I've cultivated the Supreme King's Haki! Mortals, hurry up and worship me! Hui Wu's attitude made Grandee Song feel exceedingly pleased. Consequently, he looked at this bald monk with a bit more fondness. Sitting and chatting with him for a while, Song Que remembered the 'spring dream' from last night. He shuddered in fear and hurriedly searched for words to ask the monk for a solution.

"Brother Hui Wu, it seems I've encountered a slight problem in my cultivation. Could I trouble you for some advice?"

"Amitabha. Brother Song, please speak freely."

"Just call me 'Brother'.

'Brother Song' sounds too distant."

"This... Big Brother Song." Looking at Boss Song staring at him with eyes wide like lanterns, Hui Wu awkwardly lowered his head and accepted his fate.

"Hehehe, little brother, it's like this: it seems my cultivation has progressed too fast, and my mental state hasn't quite kept up! Do you know of any methods to temper the mind?" Hearing this, Hui Wu smiled and chanted a Buddhist title:"Little brother sees that Big Brother Song's spiritual altar is radiant and your spirit is abundant, countless times better than when we met a few months ago! You shouldn't be troubled by such a problem.

Could it be that Big Brother occasionally feels restless, and sometimes experiences vivid dreams at night?" This bald monk can actually see through that! He truly has some skills! It seems I found the right person to ask! Song Que's eyes lit up, and he nodded frantically like a chicken pecking at rice:"Exactly! Little brother, what's wrong with me?"

"Amitabha! Little brother sees resentful energy entwined around your body. It must be a lingering consequence of clashing with others recently! What you are experiencing is caused by this karmic force."

"Karmic force? What the hell is that?"

"Amitabha. Doing good deeds is rewarded by heaven with merit; acting against heavenly harmony, no matter how much or how little, will infect one with karmic force. Big Brother, if it's not necessary, it's best not to create more killing karma in the future." Hearing Hui Wu's explanation, Song Que felt a chill in his heart! Although Hui Wu's words sounded very profound and mystical, he believed them without a doubt! It seemed his 'dream' last night wasn't just a result of long-term suppression, but had a root cause!

As for where this karmic force came from, he could figure it out with his toes—it was naturally caused by that evil art, the Star-Absorbing Great Art! This thing drained a person's essence, qi, and spirit completely, a hundred times more cruel than just killing them! Hui Wu saying he had resentful energy entwined around his body wasn't just a joke! The elders were right: there's truly no free lunch in this world. You have to pay the price for whatever you gain!

This Star-Absorbing evil art must be used with caution in the future! Fortunately for Boss Song, he had met this bald monk Hui Wu, who possessed the Heavenly Eye! His spirit was sensitive, naturally discerning whether others harbored good or evil intentions toward him! If he had met a high monk who only saw the resentful energy on his body, they might have struck him down with a palm without listening to his explanation! His dream of becoming the 'Heavenly Saber' would have ended prematurely!

Thinking of this, Song Que felt terrified: Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere.

"Little brother, this might have been caused by eliminating the Blood Demon Cult demonic practitioners and the ghosts they raised last time! I wonder if there's a way to resolve it? I've bought quite a few Buddhist and Daoist scriptures to read recently, but the effect hasn't been very significant!" Regarding Boss Song's set of excuses, Hui Wu didn't show whether he believed them or not, merely smiling:"I saw the Buddhist scriptures in your room yesterday!

It is truly worth celebrating that Big Brother can calm his heart and comprehend these things! Just as I said when we first met: you and I have an affinity with the Buddha! There is a destined number within the unseen world! Sending the Buddha all the way to the Western Heaven—since little brother has encountered this, I must definitely help you overcome this tribulation, Big Brother!"

"Righteous enough! Thank you, little brother!" Boss Song was overjoyed. Hui Wu put on a serious face and began explaining:"Remember this well, Big Brother. I will now impart to you a visualization technique called the Wondrous Dharma Lotus Sutra Visualization Great Art, personally created by Zen Master Bodhidharma! Once this art is mastered, all evils will be unable to invade! The practitioner can also illuminate their spiritual altar, clearly recognize themselves, and see the true Buddha!"

This little brother spoke unhurriedly. He waited until Song Que took out pen and paper before continuing:"Boundless light! Boundless Buddha! Wondrous and pure lotus pedestal, Auspicious light spanning a xun, Form surpassing all living beings..." Having Song Que recite the scripture twice while simultaneously explaining its profound meaning, it took an entire morning before Boss Song could be considered to have grasped the Wondrous Dharma Lotus Sutra Visualization Great Art.

As for its profundities, he would have to wait until the dead of night to begin cultivating before he could experience them. But since Hui Wu so solemnly recommended it, this wondrous dharma was definitely not ordinary!

"Little brother, won't imparting this dharma to me like this affect you?" Seeing Hui Wu's solemn appearance while explaining the scripture, this thing was definitely not ordinary! Song Que couldn't help but worry for him.

"Amitabha, it is no hindrance. The Buddha said: the Dharma is not easily imparted, but He also said: the Buddha saves those with affinity! Big Brother's root of affinity with the Buddha is deep; little monk is merely following the Buddha's guidance to lead the way for you." This guy hasn't shown his true colors because he hasn't had any wine yet. Grandee Song was used to seeing this, so he couldn't be bothered to expose his acting! As long as he knew imparting the dharma wouldn't affect Hui Wu, that was enough.

"Haha, then I am relieved! By the way, little brother, I wonder what the relationship is between your Lingying Temple and the Bodhidharma Temple? How can you house so many of Bodhidharma's books? Could you explain a bit for me?"

"Amitabha, this is no secret; telling you is no hindrance, Big Brother. About two hundred years ago, when Zen Master Bodhidharma stepped into the Great Yan Dynasty seeking to spread Buddhist doctrines, he faced extreme rejection from other factions! It was at that time the Abbot of Lingying Temple, Ancestor Pu Shan, extended a helping hand to take him in, and simultaneously assisted the Zen Master in carrying forward the Buddhist Dharma!

Later, when Zen Master Bodhidharma achieved the Bodhisattva status and founded the Bodhidharma Temple, he remembered his old ties and gifted several scriptures of his own learning to Lingying Temple! He also personally escorted the disciples of Lingying Temple back to impart the dharma! That is why Lingying Temple was able to develop into what it is today! The predecessors plant the trees; the successors enjoy the shade! We juniors are all fortunate to enjoy the sweet fruits sown by Ancestor Pu Shan! Amitabha!"

So these two factions actually had this layer of relationship! No wonder he casually had the Glazed Glass Formula manuscript before, and now the Wondrous Dharma Lotus Sutra Visualization Great Art! It was truly effortless! Indeed, you reap what you sow. Boss Song couldn't help but sigh:"What is given is not lost; help others, and others will help you in return! This is also what your Lingying Temple deserves! I also thank you, Hui Wu, for your earnest teachings here!

In the future, if I achieve success, I, Song Que, will definitely repay the kindness I received today!"

"Amitabha, excellent! Excellent!" Hui Wu neither agreed nor refused, merely lowering his eyes and smiling while chanting a Zen phrase. Song Que didn't say any more on the matter. After sharing a meal with this bald monk and resting, he immediately pestered him to learn martial arts! Having a living dictionary like this beside him, he didn't want to waste a single second! Hui Wu was truly devoted and loyal to Boss Song!

For the rest of the day, he eagerly and tirelessly instructed him without the slightest complaint!...

"Big Brother, little monk sees that you still haven't found your own path. We martial artists practice tens of thousands of methods, but ultimately, all rivers flow to the great sea; none can escape the Three Treasures: Essence, Qi, and Spirit! You do not need to be constrained by moves or weapons. Once your martial arts realm is high enough, you will discover that you yourself are the best weapon!"

" Once An Jin is refined throughout the entire body, to the point where Jin can be unleashed from any part of the physical form, that is when one has truly mastered Hua Jin..."

"Do not deliberately pursue body movement manuals; you can also invent your own! Let me teach you how to use your legs to generate force and increase your speed! It is best to find a wide stretch of water and practice lightening your body there; it will have unexpected results..." Truly, having a teacher versus being a self-taught, wild-path practitioner like Song Que offered completely different perspectives! Listening to Hui Wu talk for a session truly surpassed ten years of reading books!

Everything that confused and troubled Song Que was easily and logically explained in detail by Hui Wu! Pointing straight to the essence, it left Grandee Song's mind clear and enlightened! This learning session was truly too valuable! Gaining this little brother is a massive profit! That night, Boss Song couldn't resist passionately entertaining his newly acquired 'little brother' again!

Fine food and good wine were served like they cost nothing, poured down the bald monk's throat until he gloriously collapsed once more! Calling Xiong Ba to carry Hui Wu back to his room, Song Que finally relaxed and returned to his own room to begin studying the Wondrous Dharma Lotus Sutra Visualization Great Art!