Xiao Yuanshan took the lead and quickly arrived at the Shaolin Scripture Pavilion with ease.
He has visited many times in the past thirty years, so he is naturally very familiar with this place.
Looking at the rows of Buddhist classics on the bookshelves, Xiao Yuanshan secretly thought that it was a pity, but he did not miss them.
After all, he knew that the Shaolin monk was right behind him and would come immediately, so he had no time to sigh.
Immediately, Xiao Yuanshan took out a handful of fire folders, lit them in the wind, and threw them towards the bookshelf.
Xiao Yuanshan was about to leave, but he found that the book of fire did not fall on the bookshelf at all, but fell into the palm of a hand that suddenly stretched out from nowhere.
Suddenly, Xiao Yuanshan couldn't help being shocked.
In order to maintain the order of the martial arts conference, all Shaolin monks came out in full force, all near the Shaolin martial arts performance ground.
Therefore, he went all the way to the Sutra Pavilion and found no monk nearby.
Moreover, with his level of internal energy, if there was someone nearby, he would have heard his breathing a long time ago. How could there be someone suddenly?
Xiao Yuanshan looked along the hand holding the fire fold, and saw a skinny monk wearing a green robe standing beside the bookshelf.
The monk was holding the fire stick he had just thrown in one hand, and he was actually holding a broom in the other hand, and he seemed to be cleaning.
Moreover, the monk was quite old, with white beard and hair. He looked slow and did not look like he had any martial arts skills.
Xiao Yuanshan thought that he was nervous for a moment, and the old monk might have been hiding behind the bookshelf just now, so he didn't notice him.
So, he asked casually: "How long have you been here?"
The sweeping monk slowly raised his head and said slowly: "The donor is asking, how long have I been here?"
The sweeping monk seemed to be too old to count. After a while, he said: "I can't remember whether it was forty-two or forty-three years. I just remember the first time you came here at night, Master Xiao." By the time I pass, I have been here for ten years."
Xiao Yuanshan was shocked when he heard this. He has been in and out of the Shaolin Sutra Pavilion many times in the past thirty years, thinking that he has never been discovered by anyone. Unexpectedly, the sweeping monk discovered him the first time.
This was so unbelievable that Xiao Yuanshan couldn't believe it was true, so he asked, "Why have I never seen you before?"
The sweeping monk said: "Just because, Mr. Xiao, you are completely focused on the martial arts classics and have no distractions, so naturally you can't see the old monk.
I remember that the first night you came to this Sutra Pavilion, layperson, you borrowed a copy of the "Invisible Tribulation Fingerprint". Since then, the layman has entered the path of evil. such a pity! "
Xiao Yuanshan's surprise was no small matter. He clearly remembered the first stunt book he read, which was the "Phaseless Tribulation Fingerprint", which was also one of Shaolin's 72 stunts.
He always thought that absolutely no one else knew about it, but he didn't expect that the sweeping monk would actually tell the truth about what he did in the Sutra Pavilion. Xiao Yuanshan was suddenly frightened and frightened, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.
The sweeping monk continued to say: "The martial arts of our sect were passed down from Patriarch Bodhidharma.
Buddhist disciples learn martial arts in order to strengthen their bodies, protect the Dharma and subdue demons. Therefore, when learning any martial arts, always have compassion and kindness in mind.
If it is really not based on Buddhism, then you will definitely hurt yourself when practicing martial arts. The more advanced you practice martial arts, the more serious your hidden dangers will be.
If it is an ordinary martial arts, that's it. But if it is an advanced martial arts of our sect, such as the seventy-two unique skills, it must be reconciled and resolved with the Buddhist Dharma of Compassion every day.
Otherwise, the hostility will inevitably penetrate deeply into the heart, and the hidden dangers buried will become deeper and deeper, and the future attacks will become more serious.
Do the three laymen understand? "
Xiao Yuanshan was even more surprised when he heard this. Three laymen, who are those two?
Following the sweeping monk's gaze, he saw that at some point, there were two more people in the Sutra Storage Pavilion, it was Zhao Mingyuan and Wang Yuyan.
It turned out that they didn't know when, the couple had already arrived here. And he didn't make a sound, just listening to the sweeping monk's speech quietly.
Xiao Yuanshan saw that the visitors were Zhao Mingyuan and his wife, and saw that they didn't seem to have any ill intentions, so he didn't care.
After all, compared to Zhao Mingyuan, the sweeping monk in front of him who knew him well was more terrifying in his eyes.
I saw the sweeping monk looking at Zhao Mingyuan and the two of them and then said: "The virtuous couple found a new way to practice the Yi Jin Jing, and they can be considered to be destined to my Buddha. Fortunately, both of them have compassionate hearts, so it is not a serious problem." I just hope you two can do more good deeds in the future, that’s all.”
When Zhao Mingyuan heard this, he was also surprised that the sweeping monk could see that he and Wang Yuyan had practiced the Yi Jin Jing, and that they had practiced it in a different way, which was indeed extraordinary.
Presumably, this sweeping monk must be very familiar with the Yi Jin Sutra. I am afraid that the Yi Jin Sutra also played an important role in his ability to build a three-foot Qi wall.
At this time, the sound of footsteps suddenly came from far and near. Then, eight or nine monks jumped up to the attic. It was Shaolin's Xuansheng, Xuanmie and other monks of the Xuan generation, as well as the people from Shenshan Mountain, Jiumozhi and the others.
When everyone came, they couldn't help but feel surprised when they saw Zhao Mingyuan, his wife, and Xiao Yuanshan quietly listening to the speech of an old monk holding a broom in front of them. It's just that everyone is a well-educated person, so they didn't bother.
Just listen to the sweeping monk continue to say: "I have been in Shaolin for thousands of years, but only Patriarch Bodhidharma has mastered all kinds of unique skills. After that, no one can master these martial arts. Why is this, can King Ming answer me?"
Jiumozhi said: "This is the matter of your sect, how can a young monk know about it?"
The sweeping monk said: "It's just because our sect has seventy-two stunts, all of which are sharp and cruel and can easily hurt people's lives. Therefore, each of the stunts must be resolved by the Dharma of compassion."
If you do not have sufficient understanding of Buddhist scriptures and Zen principles, you will naturally be hindered and unable to practice.
This is a mental disorder.
Therefore, in this sect of martial arts, only the higher the cultivation level of Buddhism and the stronger the thoughts of compassion, the stronger the martial arts skills can be.
If the Dharma is not enough but you force yourself to practice superior martial arts, even if you don't go crazy, you will still suffer from internal injuries.
It was because of this that Master Xuan Cheng, the master of our sect who had mastered the most seventy-two stunts in the past two hundred years, had all his muscles and veins broken overnight and became a cripple. "
After hearing this, Zhao Mingyuan thought in his heart that what the sweeping monk said sounded very reasonable. But, isn’t this a kind of intellectual disability?
He just knew that as long as the Dharma was profound, it would be easier to practice these special skills, and there would be no internal troubles.
This is just knowing what is happening, but not knowing why it is happening. I have already mastered the seventy-two unique skills, and even practiced the Yi Jin Jing. Is it because of my profound Dharma?
Of course, when it comes to compassion, Zhao Mingyuan is not far behind others, and he considers himself to be a compassionate person. Or maybe, it is because my moral level is too high.
After everyone listened to the sweeping monk's words, some felt as if they were paying tribute to Guigao, some felt like they were missing something, and some didn't take it seriously.
The sweeping monk then said: "Junior Xiao, have you felt any faint pain in the 'Liangmen' and 'Taiyi' points in your lower abdomen recently?"
Xiao Yuanshan's expression suddenly changed after hearing this, and everyone knew that the sweeping monk was right.
But I heard the sweeping monk continue to say: "Has the numbness on your Guanyuan point become more serious recently?"
Xiao Yuanshan replied tremblingly: "What the holy monk said is true, the numbness here has become deeper and wider."
The sweeping monk said: "The injuries on Master Xiao's body were caused by forcibly practicing Shaolin martial arts skills. If we want to find a solution, we need to find it in Buddhism. If Master Xiao is willing to stay in the Shaolin Temple and chant sutras every day, , delving into Buddhism, I believe these pains will be resolved soon."
Xiao Yuanshan listened to the words of the sweeping monk and laughed and said: "What do I think? It turns out that this is another way to keep me here in Shaolin. Huh! Do you think I am afraid of death? If I die, I will die, with a little pain, and What does it matter?"
The sweeping monk said: "Master Xiao misunderstood. The old monk just hopes that Master Xiao can recite Buddhist scriptures, develop a compassionate heart, and stop killing people in the world.
If Master Xiao wants to leave, he can leave at any time without any intention of being imprisoned.
However, Master Xiao's great revenge has been avenged. Is there any unfulfilled wish or nostalgia for him in this mortal world? "
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Yuanshan's heart moved and he couldn't help but ask himself.
Yes, in this mortal world, what else can I miss?
His revenge was avenged, and his son was happily married. He and his loved one retired to the outside of the Great Wall, and the two lived happily herding horses and sheep. I really have no regrets.
Xiao Yuanshan has been fighting and killing for most of his life. Now, seeing his great revenge being avenged, he does feel aimless and at a loss for what to do.
Where are you going? Return to the Liao Kingdom and follow your son around the world, or live in seclusion outside Yanmen Pass?
Listening to the sweeping monk's words, Xiao Yuanshan really felt a desire to convert to Buddhism.
However, he had just forced Xuanci to death. Did he want to become a monk in this Shaolin Temple?
Xiao Yuanshan couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.
However, Xiao Yuanshan always had a bold temperament, so he simply said directly: "I have killed countless people like me, and just forced Abbot Xuanci of Shaolin to death. Can such a person also become a monk in Shaolin?"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Yuanshan was actually convinced by the sweeping monk. Could this be the transformation of the eminent monk?
The sweeping monk smiled and said: "Put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha immediately! If Master Xiao can achieve profound enlightenment and abandon evil and do good, Buddhism will naturally open the door to convenience. Amitabha!"
All the monks present expressed admiration and admiration, and they all said in unison: "Amitabha!"
Everyone was very happy to see the scene. The monk was even ready to sit on the ground and lecture on the Dharma and the sutras. The monks were also ready to listen to the monk's wonderful explanation of the meaning of Buddhism.
However, Zhao Mingyuan had other plans.
I saw Zhao Mingyuan pull out the sword from his waist and said: "The master's Dharma is indeed admirable. I heard that the master's martial arts is also the best in the world. Zhao is not talented, but he wants to see it."
(End of chapter)
