The Counterattack of the Villains

"Amitabha, sin, sin, sin."

Li Mu had a look of compassion on his face, and his body exuded a warm and peaceful Buddha light, and Heshi pronounced the Buddha's name.

When the female bandit leaders saw Li Mu, they couldn't help but clasp their palms together and kneel down to him. Only Bai Lianhua and Bai Suzhen were still standing.

Bai Lianhua did not kneel down, not because she was special, but because Li Mu's "power" was not directed at her.

Bai Lianhua was stunned for two breaths, then subconsciously asked: "Who are you?"

Li Mu said gently and slowly: "Poor monk Fahai."

Bai Lianhua asked doubtfully: "Fahai?"

The faces of the five women on the side changed, and Xiaoqing exclaimed: "The mighty Dragon King Bodhisattva!"

Bai Lianhua was shocked when she heard the word "Bodhisattva". Of course she knew the meaning of these two words.

Then he knelt down with a pop and kowtowed: "Bodhisattva is compassionate, please save Ling'er."

Li Mu said slowly: "Good causes and good results, good results and good causes, evil causes and bad results, evil results and evil causes, sow causes and reap causes, sow fruits and reap fruits, white lotus, can you understand the cause and effect?"

Bai Lianhua straightened up and said with tears streaming down her face: "I understand that Ling'er did not hesitate to sacrifice his own life just to arouse my kindness so that I would no longer commit murderous crimes."

"I only regret that I realized too late that he was saving me, but I killed him. I beg Bodhisattva to save Ling'er. As long as you can save him, you can do anything you want me to do."

Li Mudao: "Are you really willing to do anything to save Qiao Ling'er? What if it's your life in exchange for his?"

Bai Lianhua said decisively: "I do."

Li Mu nodded and said: "Okay, as long as you are willing to disband the village, return the looted goods in full, and go to the county government to surrender, Qiao Ling'er can be brought back to life."

White Lotus trembled slightly, looked back at Qiao Ling'er's body with nostalgia, and asked Li Mu: "Bodhisattva, if I do this, can I see Ling'er one last time?"

Li Mudao: "Destiny arises and destiny disappears, destiny gathers and destiny disperses, everything is destined, and we will see each other again if we are destined."

After saying this, Li Mu waved his hand and shot out a golden light, shrouding Qiao Ling'er's body, and then disappeared into the cave together with it.

There was only an echoing voice left in the air: "The day when the government's verdict is finalized is when Qiao Ling'er will be resurrected. Amitabha, good, good, good."

Bai Lianhua stood up. As Li Mu left, the leaders also woke up and stood up and gathered around Bai Lianhua.

One of the leaders said nervously: "Your Majesty, are you really going to do what the Bodhisattva said?"

Just now, they all fell into a special state. They were hazy, as if they were dreaming and waking up. Their hearts were full of piety and respect for the Bodhisattva, and there were no other distracting thoughts.

But they knew clearly what was happening around them, and it was not until Li Mu left that they returned to normal.

Bai Lianhua wiped the tears on her face and said, "Only in this way can Ling'er be saved."

Another leader said anxiously: "No, Your Majesty. If you surrender, the government will definitely sentence you to death."

Bai Lianhua smiled at her and did not respond to this sentence. Then she looked at Bai Suzhen and said, "Suzhen, we have an account of everything we have robbed over the years."

"Tomorrow morning, you and the sisters will return all the things belonging to each family one by one according to what is written in the account book."

Bai Suzhen frowned and asked, "Have you really decided?"

Bai Lianhua nodded slowly but firmly.

Xiaoxue asked: "What about the sisters?"

Bai Lianhua took out a key from her waist and handed it to Bai Suzhen, saying: "This is the key to the warehouse. It contains our many years of savings. You share it with the sisters and go down the mountain to become a good citizen!"

"Thank you sisters for your love and care over the years. Lotus... will never be forgotten."

When she said this, her voice choked up again. After saying this, she quickly left and went down the mountain.

Looking at her decisive back, the leaders were anxious and sad. One leader asked Bai Suzhen: "Sister Suzhen, the king is going to die. Please think of a way!"

Bai Suzhen said with relief: "Don't worry, everyone, although we can't stop the king's decision, we will never let her die."

"Your Majesty is right. We can't be bandits all our lives. The only way out is to go down the mountain and become a good person."

After hearing what Bai Suzhen said, the leaders sighed and said no more.

The things Li Mu did didn't seem to change the outcome, but in fact they were very different from the original plot.

The biggest difference lies in the issue of attribution of merit.

In the original plot, Bai Lianhua thought Qiao Ling'er was dead, but she had a profound enlightenment and made this series of decisions, so this merit will be counted on Tathagata and Bai Lianhua.

But after Li Mu's actions, this merit must be attributed to him.

Under the law of heaven, the general trend cannot be changed, but the small trend can be changed. Li Mu used this rule to gain merit for himself.

…

Early the next morning, the wealthy gentry in Yingshan County who had been robbed by the Fengtou Mountain bandits had a lot of belongings in front of their doors.

When the owner discovered this, there was a letter on the pile of belongings.

"This is something that was robbed from your house by a copycat. Now, under the enlightenment of Qiao Ling'er of Qiaojiazhuang, we are determined to give up stealing and become good, and hereby return the original amount."

This is the content of the letter written by Bai Suzhen, but the signature is white lotus.

The rich and powerful gentry who had lost and recovered all felt grateful for Qiao Ling'er's kindness. For a time, Qiao Ling'er became famous all over the country.

At the same time, Bai Lianhua came to the county government office and surrendered, which made the county magistrate confused and worried.

It wasn't until it was confirmed that Bai Lianhua was indeed surrendering that she was sentenced to death.

Just as Bai Lianhua was being thrown into prison, Qiao Ling'er gradually regained consciousness. He stood up and looked around, only to see that this seemed to be a Zen room in a temple.

In the whole room, there was only the couch under him and a big word "Zen" on the wall behind him.

He stood up blankly, opened the door and walked out.

But outside was a courtyard, where a young monk wearing a pure white robe was sitting at a stone table making tea.

Looking around, he found that the environment here was very familiar. He quickly recognized it. Isn't this the Temple of the Great Mighty Dragon King Bodhisattva of Master Zuo and Zuo?

Li Mu looked at him, smiled slightly, and said gently: "The donor is awake, come over and have a cup of tea!"

Qiao Ling'er saw Li Mubao's solemn appearance, exuding an aura of compassion that made him feel very close to him. He quickly walked over to tithe him and said, "Young man Qiao Ling'er, I have met the master."

Li Mu stood up and returned the gift, saying, "Amitabha, that's good. Donor, please take a seat."

Qiao Ling'er then sat down opposite Li Mu and asked: "I haven't asked the master for his name. What is his relationship with the two masters on the left and right?"

Li Mu said: "The poor monk Fahai, looking left and right, are the poor monk's left and right Dharma protectors, and Zhizhu is the poor monk's attendant novice."

After all, the time Li Mu was granted the title of Zen was too short, and his reputation in the mortal world was not great. He was basically only famous in the Jiangnan area.

People in other places may know the mighty Dragon King Bodhisattva, but few know the name of Fa Hai.

Naturally, Qiao Ling'er didn't know, but when she heard that Master Zuo was his guardian, she knew that his status was extraordinary.

"It turns out to be Zen Master Fahai. I'm disrespectful. I dare to ask Zen Master why Xiaosheng appears here?"

Li Mudao: "You starved yourself to death in order to enlighten the white lotus. It took a poor monk a lot of effort to save you."

When Qiao Ling'er heard this, she quickly stood up again, bowed deeply to Li Mu and said, "Thank you Zen Master for saving your life."

After saying this, he came to his senses and said in surprise: "Zen master can actually bring the dead back to life?"

Li Mu smiled and said, "Do you know who the poor monk is?"

Qiao Ling'er looked at Li Mu blankly and shook her head honestly.

"I am me and he."

Li Mu said, pointing to the statue enshrined in the main hall.

Qiao Ling'er was shocked and lost her voice: "Are you the mighty Dragon King Bodhisattva?"

Li Mu smiled and nodded: "Do you know who you are?"

Qiao Ling'er said: "Me? Of course I am Qiao Ling'er."

Li Mudao: "You are Qiao Ling'er, and you are also the reincarnation of Tathagata Buddha."

Qiao Ling'er pointed at herself in astonishment and said, "The reincarnation of Tathagata Buddha? Me?"

Li Mu sighed and said: "Yes, major changes occurred in the three realms. The great sage Wu Tian of the demon world appeared from the sky, suppressed the heaven, occupied the Lingshan Mountain, and forced the Tathagata Buddha to reincarnate and endure calamities."

"You were born with great compassion and the desire to save all sentient beings because you are the reincarnation of Tathagata Buddha."

Qiao Linger was stunned for a moment and then came to her senses. He did not doubt Li Mu's words.

What his family told him, the vision he had when he was born, and the Buddha's seal on his back now all have their origins.

He sat back on the stone bench and frowned: "Then what can I do for the Three Realms?"

Li Mu shook his head and said: "You don't have to do anything, just live well and make sure that you are not harmed by Wutian."

"It is decreed by heaven that the Tao will eliminate demons for thirty-three years. Within thirty-three years, the destiny of heaven will be in Wutian."

"Thirty-three years later, the demon disappeared, the Buddha was reborn in Nirvana, and he returned to the spiritual mountain. He will know that the universe is clear and the jade world is clear."

"But once you are harmed by Wutian, you will be wiped out and the Buddha will never return. Wutian will be able to take over the three realms forever."

"So keeping you from falling into Wutian's hands is the most important task for the poor monks and the gods and Buddhas in the three realms who have not been suppressed by Wutian."

"So you need to go to a secret place with the poor monk to avoid the search of Wutian's demon soldiers."

After listening to Li Mu's words, Qiao Ling'er nodded slowly. He didn't have any fear at all, but because his life and death were related to the safety of the three realms, he felt a little more pressure.

Qiao Ling'er pondered for a moment and said, "Bodhisattva, before I go to the secret place with you, I have a wish."

Li Mudao: "But you want to go to the cottage again?"

"Exactly."

Li Mu said: "Then you don't have to go, because the stronghold is empty."

Qiao Ling'er asked in confusion: "Why is this?"

Li Mudao: "Bai Lianhua was inspired by you and decided to abandon evil and do good. She has disbanded the village, returned all the plundered things, and went to the county government to surrender."

"What?" Qiao Ling'er stood up suddenly, her eyes were complicated, and she felt both relieved and inexplicably heartbroken.

He said absentmindedly: "She...she surrendered, what will happen?"

Li Mu said: "The county magistrate has sentenced her to death, and she will be beheaded tomorrow."

"ah?"

…

Qiaojiazhuang, Qiaozhai.

Mr. Qiao looked a little uneasy and asked left and right: "Two masters, Bai Lianhua has already surrendered, why can't Ling'er return?"

Xiang Zuo comforted him and said, "Don't worry, old layman. Ling'er is fine. He will be back soon."

Old Mrs. Qiao asked: "Is this true?"

"It's absolutely true..."

"Old lady, old lady, the young master is back, he is back."

Before Xiang Zui finished speaking, he saw Aaron suddenly rushing into the room and happily said to Old Mrs. Qiao.

Xiangyou smiled and said, "Hey, aren't you back now?"

Mrs. Qiao walked out of the room quickly in surprise, and saw Qiao Ling'er and a young monk in white robes walking side by side.

"Ling'er, are you okay?"

"Grandpa, there is nothing wrong with me. Bai Lianhua has not made things difficult for my grandson."

Qiao Ling'er held the old man's hand and comforted her gently, saying that he didn't plan to tell the old man the truth to avoid worrying him.

"That's good, that's good, who is this?" The heart that Old Mrs. Qiao was holding finally returned to his stomach, and then he looked at Li Mu.

Without waiting for Qiao Ling'er's introduction, Xiang Zuo, Xiang Right, Zhizhu, and Chenxiang took the initiative to greet the young monk. Heshi bowed and said, "I have met the Zen master."

Li Mu smiled and nodded: "No need to be polite."

The three of them stood up, stood to the side, and introduced to Mr. Qiao to the right: "Old layman, this is Zen Master Fahai. We are the Zen Master's guardians. Zhizhu is the Zen Master's attendant novice."

As for Agarwood, because it was previously pretending to be a disciple of Left and Right, it is difficult to explain it now.

When Mr. Qiao heard this, he quickly titheed and said, "I have seen a Zen master."

Li Mu stretched out his hand to help him up and said, "That's good, that's good. Old layman, please get up quickly."

Then Mrs. Qiao invited Li Mu into the room and arranged a vegetarian meal.

After Qiao Ling'er had dinner with Li Mu and others, she proposed to visit Bai Lianhua, and Mrs. Qiao agreed.

…

County prison.

Bai Lianhua, who was wearing a prison uniform, had just eaten a sumptuous decapitation meal and was sitting in the death row holding her knees. Her mind was filled with every detail of her acquaintance with Qiao Ling'er.

Suddenly, a call came from beside her that haunted her: "Lotus."

Bai Lianhua turned her head in disbelief, feeling surprised and happy.

She actually saw Qiao Ling'er squatting outside the cell door, looking at her with pity on her face.

"Ling'er." Bai Lianhua climbed to the door in a few steps, grabbed Qiao Ling'er's hands, and said happily: "Ling'er, you are really alive. The Bodhisattva didn't lie to me. That's great."

Qiao Ling'er clasped her fingers with her backhand and choked with sobs: "Lianhua, I know that everything you have done is for me, and I will not let you die."

Bai Lianhua smiled sadly and said: "Ling'er, don't be sad, I am willing to die for you."

"Ling'er, there is something I should have said to you a long time ago. I...I like you. I have liked you since the first time I saw you. Ling'er, what about you? Do you like me?"

Tears rolled down from Qiao Ling'er's eyes. He nodded repeatedly and said: "I know, I have known for a long time, I like you, and I am also willing to die for you."

The white lotus cried with joy, and the tears poured out like a bursting dam.

Qiao Ling'er held her hand tightly and said resolutely: "Lianhua, don't cry. Trust me, I won't let you die. I will always be with you."

Bai Lianhua cried: "Fool, how can you accompany me? I will be beheaded tomorrow. We are really... destined but not destined!"

"I hope we can be together in the next life. If there really is an afterlife, I will never be a bandit. I will stay by your side obediently and be your good wife."

Listening to Bai Lianhua's true feelings, Qiao Ling'er's heart trembled, and she became determined to rescue Bai Lianhua.

…

Just when Qiao Ling'er set off to the county town to visit White Lotus, Li Mu and others who had returned to the temple welcomed the returning Golden-winged Dapeng, as well as Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie who followed him.

"Junior brother, Chenxiang, we are here!"

"Meet my uncle, Master Pig."

"Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, I have finally joined you. You have made me so worried these days, Junior Brother."

"Hate, I went to Tianmu Mountain and Haoran Sect to look for you, but you were not there. I thought something had happened to you. Why am I not worried about you? Fortunately, I met King Dapeng Ming today."

After everyone exchanged pleasantries, Li Mu suddenly looked at Zhu Bajie with a suspicious look on his face.

Zhu Bajie said in confusion: "Junior brother, why are you looking at me like this? Is there a flower on my face?"

Li Mu smiled and said: "Second Senior Brother, the first time I went to Emei Mountain to visit you and Senior Brother, I brought you a meeting gift. Do you still remember what Junior Brother gave you?"

"Uh..." Zhu Bajie was stunned, scratched his head and said, "It's been decades, how can I still remember it?"

Sun Wukong on the side flashed his eyes slightly, and said with a smile: "You idiot, you ate a lot of flat peaches that my junior brother brought at that time, and you don't even remember it."

Zhu Bajie looked like he had suddenly realized something, and slapped his forehead and said: "Yes, yes, yes, look at my memory, but how can I remember that you must have eaten a lot, senior brother!"

As soon as these words came out, Li Mu and Sun Wukong's expressions suddenly darkened, and the place became inexplicably silent.

Zhizhu and the three of them were still a little confused, but Chen Xiang, who was smart and witty, had already seen the problem.

Sun Wukong reached behind Zhu Bajie in a flash, and without saying a word, he reached out and took it out of his ears.

Upon seeing this, Chen Xiang also ducked to Zhu Bajie's side, pointed his sword, and the Yitian Sword circled out. The three of them formed a triangle and surrounded Zhu Bajie.

Li Mu shouted in a deep voice: "You are so bold and evil, how dare you pretend to be my second senior brother, I want you to be exposed for who you really are."

"The mighty heavenly dragon, the great Lo Dharma mantra, the Prajna Buddhas, the Prajna Bama coax, appear."