Chapter 138 [An unexpected surprise]
Mu Hua was her mother-in-law's real name, which was almost never mentioned to anyone, but after seeing this portrait, Nangong Wanhua blurted it out subconsciously.
However, at this moment, Master Xuanjing seemed to be truly angry and murderous. It was very rare for a monk who was supposed to be compassionate to have murderous thoughts.
A palm gust of wind struck through the air, causing the entire room to roar. It was obvious that this palm was definitely filled with hatred.
Boom!
Just in front of Nangong Wanhua, a figure broke into the room, then slapped a palm and collided with the palm print. The opponent's figure was shaken, and then he was safe and sound. On the contrary, Master Xuanjing herself was knocked back several steps, her hands There was surprise in his eyes.
"Host!"
"How dare you use force in my nunnery?"
"Can't let it go!"
Immediately, the two tall and rugged nun guards pulled out weapons from their waists, both of which were heavy monk knives.
The two long strands of hair hanging down from Ge Xian's temples rose up in the wind, and a palm shadow erupted against the surroundings, instantly knocking these people away. Then a ball of spiritual light was thrown out from the palm of his hand, turning into a barrier and blocking out the sound at the same time. Seal the entire Zen room.
"Who are you?" Master Xuanjing covered her chest. The slap just now caused her a lot of damage and she suffered internal injuries, which were now transmitted to her body.
Ge Xian restrained his spiritual power and sneered: "The Taoist friend has a strong murderous intention. The princess just saw this painting and said a name. Is it worth your anger to kill her?"
"Hmph, you don't know what that name means to me. Naturally, I can stand and talk without pain in my back." Master Xuanjing tapped the acupuncture point on her chest, releasing a stream of congestion into blood mist, and her face gradually returned to normal. .
Ge Xian said calmly: "Then let's talk about what's wrong with the name the princess mentioned. Today we are not here to fight, we just want to talk about cooperation, and I hope the master will not lose his composure."
"Is it interesting that your Excellency is so secretive? Since I asked you to be honest, why don't you dare to tell me your name?" Master Xuanjing was very afraid of Ge Xian, but she looked down on Nangong Wanhua's strength. However, this is also true. This master's cultivation level is probably at its peak.
Seeing this, Ge Xian smiled and said: "That's true. I am Ge Xian, now the guardian elder of Tianmu Sect, I have met fellow Taoist."
"Tianmu Sect? Are you going to Zhongzhou to participate in the sect competition?" Immediately, Master Xuanjing's eyes lit up. The monks who can serve as the guardian elders are often the strongest, even the head master.
This person's strength is extraordinary. With his own cultivation, he actually suffered a loss in one move. Could it be that the opponent is already...
Thinking of this, Master Xuanjing suppressed the murderous thoughts in her heart, knowing not to use force today, otherwise she would be the one to suffer.
"Fellow Taoist, can you remove the barrier?" Master Xuanjing said, pointing to the people around Cixin Temple who were struggling to destroy the barrier.
Ge Xian nodded and waved his hand to remove the barrier. Suddenly, dozens of nun guards and Xuannv broke in and protected Master Xuanjing.
The two leading nun guards were about to take action when they were scolded by Master Xuanjing.
"Don't be rude. It was just a misunderstanding. Please step aside for now." Master Xuanjing gave the order. The others were very obedient and stepped back one after another. However, they did not dare to stay too far away, so they waited around and gathered around. There was a circle of nuns to protect him.
These nuns stared at Ge Xian and Nangong Wanhua with very unkind eyes. Although it was a misunderstanding, it almost caused an accident just now.
Ge Xian once again released a sound barrier, enveloping the three of them.
"Are you Mu Hua's child?" Master Xuanjing looked at Nangong Wanhua and seemed to have woken up.
Nangong Wanhua nodded and replied: "My mother died young and never mentioned her relatives to me. Moreover, my mother's life experience is mysterious. I only know that she belongs to an ordinary commoner."
"Haha, my silly sister, won't you regret it until your death?" As soon as these words came out, Nangong Wanhua was shocked, and it also confirmed her guess.
The two people in the portrait looked very similar, so Nangong Wanhua made this guess.
"As expected, I wonder how my mother-in-law offended my aunt?" Nangong Wanhua asked, searching for the root of the matter.
Master Xuanjing looked at her eyebrows and felt more and more similar, but at the same time there was a shadow of that person, which made the thorn in her heart come out again.
"My lay name is Mu Ying, and I have been together with Mu Hua since we were children. When we were sixteen years old, our fate changed. At that time, after going through hardships and tests, we were allowed to enter Cixin Temple to study, but she But she betrayed our sisterly vows, fell in love with a man she shouldn't have loved, and became the concubine of the man who was not King Lu at that time. I have investigated that man, and found that his intentions were evil, his city was extremely deep, and he was not that kind at all. I am a dedicated person. I don’t understand why my sister, who has always been smarter than me, would end up committing herself to such a man. I can only think that she was brainwashed by that man, or gave up the road to immortality and chose the world of luxury and prosperity. From then on, we sisters We parted ways." Master Xuanjing spoke eloquently. Although she said it very simply, the friendship and sadness involved were not something Ge Xian could easily understand.
Nangong Wanhua lowered her head, not knowing how to evaluate it.
Although her father later became King Lu, and her mother-in-law also achieved a leap in status, she became increasingly unhappy and depressed. In the end, she was sent out of the palace early to study at Miaokong Mountain.
"Aunt..." Nangong Wanhua tried to shout.
"No, you should call me by my dharma name Xuan Jing." Master Xuan Jing reminded me.
Nangong Wanhua had no choice but to change her words and said: "Master Xuanjing, my mother-in-law later lived an unhappy life. Indeed, as you said, she was not suitable for palace life, but I think the reason why she went against the decision she made with you was, It should be for me.”
"You?" Master Xuanjing looked at her in confusion.
Nangong Wanhua showed a smile. This smile made Master Xuanjing seem to see the reincarnated Mu Hua. She also used this smile to finish what she said to her.
"Yes, for me, she sacrificed herself and stayed with my father. Even if she could not adapt to palace life, she arranged for me to leave the palace in advance and then died in depression. The mother-in-law must have missed being with the master. The same goes for the master's wife, otherwise she wouldn't have the portrait of the sisters hanging in the room." After Nangong Wanhua finished speaking, a sad atmosphere suddenly filled the room.
Master Xuanjing's eyes were lowered, as if she had a trace of tears. Ge Xian was meditating aside and did not comment.
It is not uncommon for sisters to misunderstand each other throughout their lives, and the deeper the hatred, the better the previous relationship.
After a long time, Master Xuanjing raised her head. At this time, she had returned to normal, and her eyes became sharp again.
"Tell me, why did you come to Cixin Temple today?" Although Master Xuanjing's attitude was still not enthusiastic this time, she could clearly feel a sense of goodwill. At the same time, Nangong Wanhua could also feel the presence of family affection.
She just heard her say: "Master, you should know that the underground pasture in Dongyang City has been uncovered, right?"
"Haha... That's a minefield. What do you want to do?" Master Xuanjing sneered.
Nangong Wanhua didn't care when she saw this, and continued: "I want to get rid of the Bliss Sect, but try to preserve the royal family, and just change the spokesperson."
"Huh?" Master Xuanjing's expression suddenly became serious, which made her somewhat confused about her niece's thoughts.
She looked at Ge Xian again and said, "Is Tianmu Sect also related to this matter?"
"No, this is just my personal behavior and does not represent Tianmu Sect. I met the Ninth Princess by chance, and accidentally learned about the Paradise Sect's underground pasture under her investigation. I thought that such a sect could calmly control Lu The country is based in the fairy world and is the most powerful country in the world, so I want to help the Ninth Princess to do my part." Ge Xian said frankly, but Master Xuanjing did not expect it.
Ordinary high-level monks are rarely so jealous of evil. After all, after seeing it too much, their hearts have become cold, and some even become the beneficiaries.
On the contrary, this man looked enthusiastic, like a young man. Could he really be a young man?
Seeing this, Nangong Wanhua continued to play the drum. Said: "Master, our strength alone is naturally too weak, and we also know that Cixin Temple and other sect forces are also planning to expel the Paradise Sect and change their spokespersons. We just happened to meet them."
"Very good, you know that you are not strong enough and are not arrogant, but why do you want to replace your own spokespersons? Our sect has already decided on several spokespersons." Master Xuanjing mocked.
At this time, Ge Xian intervened and said: "Although you are powerful, to be honest, you don't dare to break up with the Paradise Sect directly, otherwise you would have taken action long ago. The Paradise Sect has controlled the Lu Kingdom for so many years, and its tentacles have spread all over the country, and the royal family has also It has long been corrupted and controlled by the Paradise Sect. Can the spokesperson you choose guarantee a smooth succession? For example, the King of Zhennan, although he is a descendant of the Taizu lineage, the civil and military personnel of the Manchu Dynasty have long been of the Taizong lineage. If you want to To exchange for dynasty transition with minimal shock and cost, the heirs of King Lu are the most suitable. The succession of King Zhennan will definitely continue to shake up the country of Lu and make it precarious. Although I have not seen the others, they are definitely not the best candidates. I wonder what you think?"
Master Xuan Jing smiled and said: "My Taoist friend is very eloquent and speaks eloquently. I also know that you want to take Concubine Dong's route. I can't guarantee it, but I can promise to explain the matter to Concubine Dong. As for whether the imperial concubine is willing to cooperate with you, it depends on her wishes."
"Thank you, Master. Being able to help spread the word is a big help." Nangong Wanhua said gratefully, and Ge Xian also thanked her with his hands.
The three of them discussed the details for a while, and spent the entire night discussing it. At dawn the next day, Ge Xian and Nangong Wanhua left to go to their next partner.
The damaged parts of the Zen room had been repaired, and Master Xuanjing left Cixin nunnery.
She walked through the tunnel and left quietly. She soon transformed herself into a dancer through some disguise techniques, and entered Concubine Dong's palace that same day.
