Nightwatcher

Seeing that Xu Qi'an was silent, Pearl's mind transmission explained:

"Legends say that in ancient times, there was only one continent in this world. Later, after the end of the age of gods and demons, the sky collapsed and the mainland of Kyushu was shattered, forming countless islands.

"The island that emerged from the Guixu should be part of the mainland of Kyushu."

Xu Qi'an nodded, looked at the island owner of 'Nu Lang', and said:

"Ask him what he thinks specifically."

Pearl "translated" Xu Qi'an's words to the owner of Nulang Island, and the latter showed a serious expression when he heard the words, and said:

"I suspect that some gods and demons did not perish, but were trapped on the island.

"They looked so real, so powerful, that the overflow of power would drive one mad, but a terrible barrier sealed the island, separating the inside and the outside.

"When Mo Yu and I were approaching the barrier, he and the dragon guards were contaminated with the terrifying aura of gods and demons, and a mutation occurred."

As for why the aura of gods and demons was endowed to Mo Yu and the dragonman Wei Lingyun, the owner of Nulang Island himself is not clear. The island itself is a mystery that needs to be explored and studied.

Nine-tailed fox sneered and said:

"Who can trap gods and demons on an island? Even if it is a continent."

She didn't believe the words of the island master of Nulang, and preferred to believe Xu Qi'an, who had seen the scene of the fall of the gods and demons in Gu God's memory.

However, this island that appeared out of thin air itself represented 'unbelievable', so Nine-Tailed Fox did not directly refute.

"What's the situation, just go and see for yourself."

Xu Qi'an turned his head, looked at the burly, tall and ferocious green-scaled dragon man, and said:

"You are responsible for leading the way."

Pearl translated the words to the island master of Nulang, and the green-scaled dragon looked at the nine-tailed sky fox.

Although civilization has been born on Arsu Island and a city-state has been established, the law of survival of the strong is still affecting the vast descendants of gods and demons.

The only one present who can half force him to take risks is the Lord of the Demon Country from the Kyushu Continent.

As for why it is semi-forced, the owner of Nulang Island is also unwilling, and wants to return to the "Island of Gods and Demons" to find out.

Compared with the last meeting, the strength of this nine-tailed fox seems to have been greatly improved, and I am afraid that it is very close to the first-rank state divided by the human race.

With her here, exploring the "Island of Gods and Demons" will be more assured.

But the owner of Nulang Island still didn't nod immediately.

Sensing his contemplation and hesitation, the silver-haired enchantress asked back with a smile:

"What is the problem?"

The island master of Nulang exhaled lightly, and said:

"The existence of Gods and Demons Island was leaked before I came back. After so long, the Guixu of the South China Sea may have gathered many descendants of Gods and Demons in the Transcendent Realm."

That "friend" sold him the news, but not just a dragon.

This means that the competitive pressure will be great.

Although the particularly powerful descendants of gods and demons have withered long ago, the vastness of overseas is countless times that of the mainland of Kyushu. If we really want to gather all the descendants of gods and demons in the Transcendent Realm, it is still an astonishing number.

Even if only a part of it is gathered, it is still an extremely powerful force.

The owner of Nulang Island felt that it was necessary to clarify the interests and interests, lest the nine-tailed sky fox be too ostentatious and provoke a group of descendants of gods and demons to attack it.

Pearl translated to Xu Qian, who was overjoyed and blurted out:

"Is there such a good thing?!"

? The island master of Nulang couldn't understand the language of the human race, but he seemed extremely happy to see the face of the male of the human race brighten up at a speed visible to the naked eye.

This is something to be happy about?

Western Regions.

A city-state called "Beichang", which is located in the north of the holy mountain of Alando, is a bit dilapidated and depressed because of poverty and barrenness.

The lord of the city is the only nobleman here, and Alando hand-picked him because he traveled thousands of miles to make a pilgrimage to Alando when he was young.

The city wall of Beichang is mainly made of stones and loess, which is almost integrated with the desert outside the city, carrying a lonely and desolate atmosphere of ancient times.

Zhu Lai is a beggar in the city of Beichang. He is seventeen years old this year. He is wearing a tattered robe and leaning on a wooden stick. He is walking along the streets of Beichang, begging for kindness and giving him the four-day life. People who eat eat a little food.

Beichang is barren, and the people living here are short of food and clothing. How can there be food for beggars?

"Have you read the notice on the bulletin board? I heard that the Alando Holy Mountain will hold a Dharma conference after the autumn, calling believers from the Western Regions to go on a pilgrimage."

"Hey, it's a long way, how do you get there? Not to mention bandits and robbers, the cold and hunger alone can kill you."

"If you go at this time, you don't have to worry about the cold, but it will be autumn when you return."

The conversations of pedestrians on the street attracted Zhu Lai's attention.

Alando is going to hold a Dharma conference and convene believers on a pilgrimage?

Zhu Lai lifted his spirits, like pouring a bucket of cold water on a scorching summer day, he immediately dragged his tired body to the notice board at the gate of the city.

During his begging career, he had heard rumors about the city lord.

It is said that when the Lord of the City was young, he was an idle bastard. One day, he suddenly felt blessed in his heart and felt that he was born for the Dharma, so he rushed all the way to Alando to make a pilgrimage.

He bathed in the Buddha's light in the holy mountain, was appreciated by Buddhism, and became a disciple of Buddhism.

Since then, he has made steady progress and sat in the position of the city lord.

This story has been passed down orally in Beichang for many years, and it can be said to be a template for believing in Buddhism to change people's lives.

Belief in Buddhism and pilgrimage can change your destiny. There is only one thought left in Zhu Lai's mind: go to the bulletin board to see what happened!

Half a mile away, he seemed to have walked half his life, and when he arrived at the bulletin board, he was out of breath and dizzy.

"What did the notice board say?"

He grabbed a civilian by the bulletin board.

"Stinky beggar, get out of here."

The man flew into a rage and kicked Zhu Lai away.

Zhu Lai, who was already hungry and thirsty, fell heavily to the ground, only feeling that his consciousness began to leave his body, and his life was about to come to an end.

After a while, he slowly regained control of his body.

"Would you like some water?"

A gentle voice rang in his ears, Zhu Lai opened his eyes, and saw an ordinary-looking middle-aged man standing beside him, handing him a bag of water.

The middle-aged man was wearing a thick plain robe and had dark skin. He looked like an ordinary citizen in the city, but his eyes were so gentle and full of kindness.

Zhu Lai licked his dry and cracked lips, couldn't wait to take the water, and gulped.

He was already dying of thirst.

After drinking the water sac in one gulp, Zhu Lai burped in satisfaction. At this moment, he felt uneasy and vigilant. He didn't know why the middle-aged man in front of him wanted to help such a sloppy beggar like himself.

"Amitabha!"

The middle-aged man clasped his hands together and said with relief:

"I almost thought you were dead just now."

It turned out to be a Buddhist believer. While Zhu Lai was relieved, he also felt a little strange.

Beichang is in the territory of Buddhism, and there are naturally many Buddhist believers, but according to his understanding, the Buddhists in the city believe in crossing the sea of ​​suffering and attaining fruit status.

It is oneself who saves.

Very little zeal for good deeds.

"Thanks!"

But he still expressed his thanks and cautiously handed back the water bag.

The middle-aged man took the water bag and said:

"The bulletin board says that Alando is going to hold a Dharma conference and calls on believers to go on a pilgrimage. But that's just a call to the powerful and wealthy.

"People like us can't get to Alando at all."

Zhu Lai was silent for a while, and then said "thank you".

The middle-aged man continued:

"The real Buddha is not in Alando!"

Zhu Lai was taken aback and looked around in panic. He didn't expect the middle-aged man to say such outrageous words.

Fortunately, pedestrians are in a hurry, and no one pays attention to this side.

Middle-aged man said:

"I believe in Mahayana Buddhism, the real Buddha. Little brother, you have a predestined relationship with our Mahayana Buddhism. Would you like to join my Mahayana Buddhism?"

Mahayana Buddhism? !

Zhu Lai has heard of this cult. It is said that all living beings can become Buddhas, but he doesn't know the specifics. In short, it is a cult that confuses people.

"Why are you telling me this? I, I am a devout Buddhist believer, and I am going to Alando for a pilgrimage."

Zhu Lai said loudly that he did not expect to encounter a cult here.

He stood up while talking, trying to leave this middle-aged man with strange speech.

The middle-aged man followed behind him slowly, speaking in a calm tone:

"If you can't reach Alando, you will die on the way."

"Don't worry about it."

Zhu Lai just wanted to stay away from him, and stay away from the Mahayana Buddhism that confuses the public.

Beichang is attacking Mahayana Buddhists, and arresting them is the death penalty.

Although he is a beggar with a low life, he doesn't want to die.

"Little brother, Mahayana Buddhism is the real Buddhism. If you don't believe it, I can take you to listen to the teachings of Mahayana Buddhism." The middle-aged man lowered his voice and did not give up the opportunity to preach.

Maybe I can pretend to be a part of the Mahayana sect, and then report it to the city lord in exchange for money to go to Alando. Thinking of this, Zhu Lai suddenly stopped and looked at the middle-aged man:

"Then, let me just listen."

The middle-aged man said with relief:

"Little brother, you will definitely believe in Mahayana Buddhism."

No, even if I die, on the way and jump off the top of the city, I will not believe in Mahayana Buddhism Zhu Lai groaned in his heart.

He silently followed behind the middle-aged man. The two of them crossed the street and stopped in a secluded alley. The middle-aged man knocked rhythmically on the gate of a certain yard.

Suddenly, the courtyard door opened, and an old woman with gray hair opened the door for them.

The two entered the yard, and followed the old woman to the side room, which was connected to the cellar.

Pushing open the door of the cellar, a faint light poured into it. Zhu Lai swept his eyes and saw more than 20 people in tattered robes sitting cross-legged on the futon. Monks preaching.

As the cellar door opened, the believers turned their heads to look back, and the young monk who was facing the door also stopped and looked this way.

The middle-aged man took two steps forward, clasped his hands together, and said:

"Master Jingsi, I saved a predestined person to enter Mahayana Buddhism."

After finishing speaking, he waved to Zhu Lai, signaling him to come forward.

Zhu Lai looked at the young monk as he walked forward.

He has delicate features and fair skin, and he doesn't look like a person from the Western Regions at all.

If Xu Qi'an was here, he would have recognized that this was the little monk Jingsi who followed Du Er Luohan when the Western Regions mission came to Beijing.

Although he is not very old, he has cultivated the Vajra Divine Kung Fu.

Being the leader of a cult at such a young age must be very valuable, Zhu Lai thought to himself.

At this moment, he heard Jing Si smile and said:

"The donor's complexion is extremely bad, and his stomach is empty. Why don't you eat some fast food first, and then listen to the poor monk's lecture with all your fellow disciples."

There is still food to eat? Zhu Laixin said that this is great, before exposing you to the city lord, I will give you a free meal.

The gray-haired old woman quickly brought over a stack of steamed buns made of white flour and a bowl of clear water.

Zhu Lai devoured the food voraciously, and quickly solved the problem of food and clothing.

Jing Si looked at all this with a smile, turned to look at the middle-aged man, and said:

"Mahayana Buddhism saves others and saves oneself, saves the common people from the sea of ​​suffering, and helps the common people to attain fruition. You have done a good job."

The middle-aged man clasped his hands together and said:

"It's a great honor to listen to my Buddhist scriptures."

Put your hands together and chant:

"Amitabha!"

Jing Si went on to say:

"There are new members joining today, and the poor monk will re-tell the origin of Mahayana Buddhism, hoping that newcomers will know.

"Mahayana Buddhism originated in Dafeng, Central Plains, and was created by Xu Qi'an, the silver gong of Dafeng. Xu Yinluo is the reincarnation of the Lord of Ten Thousand Buddhas in the three thousand worlds.

"Duer Luohan understood the true meaning of Mahayana Buddhism, became a Buddha suddenly, and became the second Buddha taught by Mahayana Buddhism"

How could Arhat be a Buddha? There is obviously only one Buddha in the world! Zhu Lai pouted quietly.

He listened with disdain to the young monk's talk about Mahayana Buddhism. Every time the young monk said something, he would retort in his heart, or sneer with disdain.

But when he heard that all beings are equal, Zhu Lai was silent.

If there is a place where all beings are equal in the world, then I will defend it to the death. He muttered to himself.

He has been a beggar since he was a child, and he has suffered all kinds of stares and bullying, and his life is very painful.

Unknowingly, he changed his mentality and began to listen to the scriptures and think seriously.

"Save others and save yourself, break free from the sea of ​​suffering. If Alanta and Buddhist believers in the Western Regions save others and save themselves, will I still be a beggar? Will my fate change?"

"If it wasn't for that uncle's help just now, I would still be suffering from hunger. Is this kind of Mahayana Buddhism really a cult?"

All kinds of thoughts flashed through his mind.

Before he knew it, Zhu Lai heard the young monk say:

"That's it for today!"

Only then did he come back to his senses, and found that the sunlight in the crack of the door had turned golden red, and it was dusk.

Oops, I forgot to beg, and I have to go hungry again tonight. Zhu Lai was very anxious and annoyed.

A beggar like him who has eaten this meal without a meal must work hard to eat every moment, otherwise he will starve.

Thinking of this, he hurriedly stood up, planning to leave.

What the little monk said was quite reasonable, so let's not expose him for now. Zhu Lai was about to leave, but found that the Mahayana believers around him were sitting cross-legged, and none of them got up to leave.

Everyone looked at the young monk expectantly.

Then, he saw the little monk Jingsi took out a bunch of copper coins from his sleeve and said to the old woman:

"Give everyone a point!"

The old woman took the copper coins and distributed them evenly to everyone according to their heads.

Also, still have money to take? ! Zhu Lai looked down at the five copper coins in his palm, which can buy five steamed buns in Beichang City.

Save some food, enough for him to feed and clothe him for three days.

What sect is this? Is there really a sect in this world that distributes copper coins to believers? !

Zhu Lai's three views have been severely impacted.

Monk Jingsi said gently:

"Buddha will not let his followers suffer from hunger and starvation, saving others and themselves is the purpose of this teaching, and Mahayana Buddhism must practice what it says."

Zhu Lai clenched the copper coins in his hand, feeling that he had found an organization.

Later, he discovered that the middle-aged man who had taught him had received ten copper coins.

Um? Isn't it saying that all living beings are equal? !

Zhu Lai couldn't understand.

The middle-aged man smiled and said:

"This is the reward I deserve. Every person who saves a person will be rewarded with five copper coins. This is my rule."

I know a lot of beggars, many, many, I, I'm going to get rich, this is the only thought in Zhu Lai's mind.

Only believe in Mahayana Buddhists, believe in the Lord of Ten Thousand Buddhas!