Old Chen was beaten all night long?!
Wang Xuan didn't feel sorry for him for some reason, but instead wanted to burst out laughing.
Of course, to avoid upsetting Old Chen, he pretended to rub his temples with both hands and rubbed his face, afraid that Old Chen would see his unkind laughter and beat him up.
Taking this opportunity, Wang Xuan released his laughter, and then looked at Old Chen seriously. Unfortunately, Old Chen was too dangerous now, and he had to behave more seriously.
"Old Chen, you should know that this world is balanced. When you gain something, you are also paying for it. That is a terrifying boxing technique that surpasses the basic level of the Diamond Fist. It's not easy to obtain." Wang Xuan even sighed to add to the effect.
Old Chen was always shrewd and powerful, so he wasn't easily fooled. He sneered, "Then why weren't you beaten?"
Wang Xuan was also puzzled this time. Why didn't Old Chen's method work this time, and he was instead beaten by the old monk?
He actually wanted to say that it was probably a matter of character, that Old Chen's character was not good enough, but he didn't dare to say that. He could only insist, "I also paid a price!"
Old Chen didn't listen to this at all, and got angry when he heard it. He coldly said, "What did you pay? From the female Taoist to the ghost monk, what you paid was me!"
Old Chen was full of resentment. He had figured it out. Every time he came to take over, he didn't get any expected benefits and suffered for no reason.
"Old Chen, don't be so cheesy." Wang Xuan naturally didn't admit it. He had to compare his misfortune with Old Chen's to make himself feel better.
After saying a bunch of nonexistent "tragic stories," Wang Xuan added, "Besides, Old Chen, using your logic, you paid Qing Mu."
Old Chen immediately looked unhappy and said, "Are you reminding me that you paid both of us as master and disciple?!"
In fact, Wang Xuan had been wondering why Old Chen was beaten. Was it because of karma, and the old monk was taking revenge on Old Chen?
"Old Chen, I swear I only gave him a stick to fulfill his wish! Don't worry, let's review what happened and tell me about your experience. We'll think of a solution together."
"Do you really want to know the details of how I was beaten?" Old Chen was furious. Things hadn't been going well for him lately, and he was getting angry.
Although he did want to hear how Old Chen was beaten, for safety reasons, Wang Xuan naturally didn't admit it and immediately changed the subject, asking, "By the way, which branch of Buddhism does Pu Fa Temple belong to?"
"Huh?!" Old Chen was taken aback, and then became serious. He realized the problem.
Wang Xuan casually asked, hoping to find more clues from this thousand-year-old temple, and after he finished speaking, he himself was stunned, realizing something.
"Chan Buddhism!" they both said at the same time.
"The mind is the Buddha!"
"Seeing one's nature and becoming a Buddha!"
The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch records: "Upon hearing this, I suddenly awoke to the fact that my own nature is the Buddha, and that all things in the universe are endowed with the Buddha-nature.""Old Chen, what they're talking about is enlightenment, following one's heart. For example, me, I acted according to my heart at the time, although a bit disrespectful, but... I was recognized. As for you, you have a stomach full of schemes and still insist on pretending to go up and hit people's heads. If I were an old monk, I would also find you unpleasant and beat you up all night!"
Old Chen looked up at the sky and sighed, not wanting to say anything more.
Since mentioning Zen, he naturally understood the crux of the problem and turned and walked away.
"Do you want me to teach you the remaining moves?" Wang Xuan was enthusiastic and ready to help.
"No need, I'm afraid your movements won't be accurate!" Old Chen sneered and decided to face the ghost monk head-on that night and completely empty his scriptures.
Old Chen was indeed powerful and got what he wanted that night. He no longer had insomnia and hid in a small courtyard outside the city, practicing that type of boxing.
Qing Mu and the others did not return from their trip to the Great Xing'an Mountains underground and there was no news for a long time.
Wang Xuan's life quieted down. Old Chen approved a long vacation for him and he had plenty of time every day to study the old techniques.
He also looked through the Taoist scriptures, not to excavate any inheritance, but to understand some of the jargon and technical terms so as to better understand the ancient secrets.
During this time, he had talked deeply with his parents at home and told them that the company saw his outstanding performance and was preparing to send him to New Planet for further study. The opportunity was rare and he didn't want to miss it.
To his surprise, his parents were very supportive and there was no sadness or reluctance, rendering all his comforting words useless.
He thought about it and realized that his parents had always been like this from childhood to adulthood, with a big heart and no sense of sorrow.
This also made him breathe a sigh of relief. If he were faced with tears and couldn't eat or sleep, he would probably hesitate and not set out for a long time.
Soon, Qing Mu began to send messages, telling Wang Xuan that he had been tortured miserably and truly experienced his master's nighttime pain, unable to sleep every night and even struck by lightning!
He explained that he had suffered from the consequences of being a fish in the pond and had eaten the bait.
The female Taoist's methods for manipulating the present world became even more astonishing, conducting large-scale "psychic lightning" attacks on everyone in the underground experimental field.
At first, researchers from New Planet did not believe this and thought it was an illusion caused by some kind of super-material factor. They brought the most advanced equipment from New Planet to screen and test, recording observations and conducting research.
Moreover, both the founder of the Origin Research Institute, Ms. Zheng, and some people from Old Planet did not want to stop the experiment, pinning their hopes on extending lifespan.
Obviously, either the researchers would carry out the experiment to the end or the female Taoist would further intervene in the present world, allowing Ms. Zheng from New Planet and some people from Old Planet to experience it firsthand.
For a time, this matter fell into a deadlock.
Wang Xuan was not in a hurry and waited patiently for Old Chen and Qing Mu. He studied the old techniques every day and practiced the old monk's boxing.
After more than a week, he received several letters from afar.The first letter was sent by Qing Cheng, who sent it to Wang Xuan through the deep space trading team his family was working with.
"Old Wang, I have established myself here, and by some coincidence, I have the opportunity to recommend you to someone. If successful, I can get you to New Moon."
In the letter, Qing Cheng provided him with an address, which was a branch of a company from New Planet located on Old Planet, and suggested that Wang Xuan try to make contact to increase his chances of success.
"Old Wang, there are good things on New Moon, several rare plants that undergo mutation experiments and large-scale cultivation, with a certain number of dead plants allowed each day. I am both pained and happy, but due to my own limitations, I can't handle the potent medicine that is available every half month."
Wang Xuan was moved, what kind of potent medicine was this?
"There is even a Guanghan Palace built on New Moon. When I arrived here, I was almost stunned. It is said to be the most luxurious vacation spot in deep space and worth visiting, but with my financial situation, I can only look from afar."
Aside from mentioning some important points, Qing Cheng also mentioned a lot of trivial matters.
"There is something strange on New Moon. There is actually a temple that has been around for two thousand years, which was transported from Old Planet. In addition, there is also a Taoist ancestral temple that has been restored here, and it is said that every brick and tile was transported from the original site. I always feel like there is a secret."
After reading this, Wang Xuan was somewhat moved, but also had doubts.
Next were letters from Su Chan and Zhou Kun, who informed Wang Xuan that two of their classmates had died due to unexpected circumstances.
They were filled with sadness, but did not mention the cause of death. However, it could be imagined that there was a cruel price behind all the beauty.
Wang Xuan sighed. It had been less than a month, and two of his classmates had died one after another, which was really unexpected.
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He remembered the last night of the party, when the classmates who were going to New Planet were full of spirit and wanted to achieve great things, with confidence and youthful faces shining brilliantly. How did they suddenly have an accident? It was such a pity!
He was also going to New Planet and reminded himself not to be careless.
In addition, he also received a handwritten letter from Zhao Qinghan, informing him of the deaths of their classmates, and also mentioning the possibility of cooperation.
Two days later, Qing Mu returned. The matter in the underground of the Greater Khingan Mountains had finally come to an end, but he did not go into detail.
Instead, he mentioned Wang Xuan's situation with a serious expression, "There have been some unexpected events. Someone wants to keep you on Old Planet and not let you take a step out."
Wang Xuan frowned. Some people's hands were really too long, everywhere, and they actually wanted to completely block his way to New Planet.
After Qing Mu returned, Lao Chen finally left seclusion, with a red face and a lot to say. According to him, the martial arts of the divine monk were full of mysteries, and he had gained a lot and found a way.
Wang Xuan looked at him. This old colleague had recently called him a ghost monk, but now that he had received benefits, he immediately called him a divine monk. He probably would call him a bodhisattva in a while.
"Do they think they can keep me on Old Planet? What a joke. Have they even asked me?" Lao Chen sneered.Then he looked at Wang Xuan and said, "Something is about to happen recently. You've always wanted to know how strong I am and what the new technique is, right? Do you want to come with me and see for yourself?"
Qing Mu's face changed when he heard this and said, "Master, you can't go. It's very dangerous this time. There's no need for a fight. One small mistake and you could die."
"I haven't made a move for many years, and some old friends have passed away. They think that the old technique is completely finished and they look down on us even more. If this continues, there will be fewer and fewer people practicing the old technique, and the foundation will completely collapse. Besides, that thing has appeared again, and this time I must go!"
Old Chen said in a deep voice, his temperament different from before, and finally looked at Wang Xuan and said, "You can come with me and see for yourself."