C241 Qingning Temple

Qingning Temple, on the mountain of the Tree of God, was famous for having a bleeding pine tree.

The road to Qingning Temple was very difficult to walk on. The continuous heavy rain had destroyed all the roads at the foot of the mountain, and even the bluestone road leading to the temple had been destroyed. However, looking from afar, the few steps at the top were well preserved. There was no damage caused by the baptism of the rain at all.

Duan Tianya wanted to go up the mountain, but he was stopped by a few monks who were guarding the temple. The leading monk asked loudly, "Who are you? What business do you have in Qingning Temple?"

Duan Tianya was startled and said, "We are just visitors who burn incense and pray to Buddha. " As he spoke, he took out some silver taels and gave it to the monks, saying, "I heard that Buddhism helps all living things. Today, I brought some incense oil money with me. I am not respectful. "

Seeing that all the little monks were staring at Hua Lingyan, Duan Tianya continued, "Buddhist holy lands, there is no need to reject female almsgivers, right?"

Perhaps the little monks felt that it was a bit rude and immediately returned the greeting, "Amitabha. Almsgivers, please leave the horses here to take care of them. You all follow me. "

They walked along the ruined bluestone path, and then followed the winding mountain path filled with stairs. After walking for a long distance, they arrived in front of a temple.

This temple could not be considered grand, and could even be said to be a bit stingy. There was only a very small plaque that had the words' Qingning Temple 'written on it.

He pushed open the door of the temple. There were no visitors inside. There were only a few old monks sweeping the floor. There were also a few monks who were repairing the roof. When they saw Duan Tianya and the other two, a group of monks stared at them warily. They stopped what they were doing and stopped what they were doing.

As soon as Duan Tianya entered the temple, he heard the door close. Several monks rushed out of the house with sticks and sticks in their hands. They looked very aggressive.

Duan Tianya didn't pay much attention to them when he saw them. Instead, he said to the monks with a smile, "We are just visitors who came to offer incense. I didn't expect that Qingning Temple would treat guests in such a way. "

At this time, an old monk walked out from the main hall. He was about sixty years old. He had three strands of white beard, a ruddy complexion, and a tall and sturdy body. A string of large beads hung on his chest. Judging from the scars on his head and the kasaya he was wearing, he must be the abbot of this place.

He put his palms together and said, "Amitabha! Patrons, it seems like it's not as simple as entering incense. "

"Oh?" Duan Tianya looked around and asked with a smile, "Then what do you think we are here for?"

The eminent monk continued to recite, "Amitabha! I think you are here to look for someone. "

"Who are you looking for?"

The senior monk said: "I am looking for the person you are looking for"

Duan Tianya said, "How did you know that I am looking for someone?"

The senior monk did not say anything. Duan Tianya continued. "How did you know that the person I was looking for must be here?"

The senior monk remained silent. However, the other yellow-robed monk beside him held a staff in his hand and shouted loudly. "You few passers-by that I don't know halfway. Seeing that you are so young, you should leave now to avoid physical pain. "

Duan Tianya said in a mocking tone. "What if I don't leave?"

The yellow-robed monk shouted. "Then don't blame me for being merciless. " As he spoke, several monks rushed over together.

Before Duan Tianya could make a move, he heard the sound of an iron sword being unsheathed. Xue Kang had already rushed out, followed by Hua Lingyan.

Initially, Duan Tianya was still worried about the injuries of Xue Kang and Hua Lingyan, but judging from their actions, he must have been worrying too much.

Xue Kang's sword was still as fast as before, it could be said that it was even faster than before. Adding on Hua Lingyan, it was only a dozen of strikes, and none of the monks could withstand it.

On the other hand, the abbot said with a long voice. Amitabha! All of you, withdraw. "

His words caused several monks to slowly step back. The abbot took a step forward, pressed his palms together, and said, "Benefactor's sword technique is truly admirable. I know that no one in the temple can match him. I hope that you can express your intentions. "

Duan Tianya also took a step forward and returned a Buddhist salute in a dignified manner. He said, "We are only here to find that Monk Jiu Rou, Fiend Monk. "

The abbot heaved a long sigh and said. "How can monks live in peace? How can they tolerate monks who have violated the precepts?"

When Duan Tianya heard this, he immediately replied, "The monks should not lie. Otherwise, they will have to go to hell and suffer that unlawful suffering. "

The abbot didn't answer his question. He just muttered, "Good, good, good!"

Duan Tianya saw that the abbot didn't speak the truth, so he didn't want to make things difficult for the Monks. So, he left some silver taels behind and left Qingning Temple.

Arriving at an inn nearby, Hua Lingyan asked, "You believe the abbot's words just like that?"

Duan Tianya was startled. "I have other ways?"

Hua Lingyan's eyes lit up and said, "You can totally flip the Qingning Temple upside down. "

Duan Tianya smiled and said, "After all, that is a place for cultivation. "

Xue Kang suddenly said, "Then are we still going?"

Duan Tianya looked left and right at Hua Lingyan and Xue Kang. He could not help smiling and said, "Of course we have to go. Looking at their posture, Fiend Monk and the others must be there. It's just that they don't want to see me now, so they can't force me. "

Hua Lingyan asked, "Then how long do we have to wait?"

Duan Tianya said, "We will go and take a look in two days. "

The sun was high in the sky, and it was no longer as dark as a few days ago. The earth was steaming under the sun, emitting some heat waves. Duan Tianya and the others came to Qingning Temple once again. This place was similar to the scene from two days ago, but there was no one waiting at the foot of the mountain.

Fortunately, they were already familiar with this place. When they were halfway there, Duan Tianya felt that something was wrong and said with concern: "Someone seems to have been here before. "

Hua Lingyan also felt that something was wrong and said, It seems like someone has come here before. " There should have been a fight before. "

Compared to the two experienced people, Xue Kang was somewhat at a loss. He looked around and did not notice anything unusual.

Duan Tianya and the others walked quickly to the temple. When they opened the door, they saw the corpses of dozens of monks lying on the ground. They felt their pulse and guessed that they must have died some time ago. Duan Tianya suddenly said, "We should go to Half-moon Manor. If we are late, I'm afraid we will have to collect the corpses of Liao Qingshu and the others. "

The three of them sped up. When they arrived at Half-moon Manor, they saw Liao Qingshu and the others fighting with others outside the gate. However, Liao Qingshu and the others were attacking one person.

Duan Tianya immediately recognized the man who was being attacked. This man was Peng Sung, and behind him were Mo Xie, Yang Yunjing, and the others.

Peng Sung's sword skills were superb. Although he was a little tired of parrying, judging from the situation of Zhu Lei and Zhu Yan, who were defeated, Liao Qingshu and the others did not gain any advantage.

Before Duan Tianya could get close, he saw Mo Xie and Lin Zhuo running towards Liao Qingshu and the others. In the blink of an eye, Liao Qingshu and the others were defeated. After all, Mo Xie's martial arts skills were too high.