Chapter 127: Chapter 110 The Old Monk
“I do not recognize this place!” Old Monk Du Yuan said with a smile.
As soon as he spoke, it confirmed to Han Yu and his group that this was indeed a targeted ambush, clearly visible from the scene.
“I see that the young benefactor is well-versed in the Buddhist teachings, would you be interested in joining our Buddhist order?” Old Monk Du Yuan continued.
The ‘Vajra Body Protection Divine Skill’ has spread far, but very few have truly mastered this Buddhist Body Refining Technique.
Because it requires the blessing of the Buddhist teachings, otherwise, one cannot even begin.
The Vajra power within Li Shiming’s body demonstrated his deep study of the Buddhist teachings, providing him with the foundation to cultivate the ‘Vajra Body Protection Divine Skill.’
Additionally, the magnificent Buddhist chants from earlier made Old Monk Du Yuan feel the profound spiritual connection Li Shiming had with Buddhism.
“Master, I am a disciple of the Sky Sea Sect and have no intention of converting to Buddhism!” Li Shiming quickly declined.
“I heard the young benefactor’s two Buddhist sounds earlier, may I know who composed them?” Old Monk Du Yuan shifted the topic and asked with a smile.
“They are my scribblings!” Li Shiming recognized himself as the author.
Although this was somewhat unfair to the original author from his previous life, in this world, he was the only one who knew these two songs.
“The young benefactor indeed has a connection with Buddhism!” Old Monk Du Yuan did not suspect anything. Although there were many Buddhist sounds in the world, there were not many he had never heard of. He then said, “It’s a pity that such Buddhist sounds are matched with the devil’s sound techniques, making their purpose harmful!”
“That devil’s sound technique is not something learned from a sect, but rather, it is a result of my own research after being afflicted by the devil’s sound,” Li Shiming quickly explained.
He certainly did not want Old Monk Du Yuan to think of him as a devil to be exorcised.
“Of course, I can tell that your devil’s sound just now surpasses the ‘Devil’s Sound into the Ear’ of the Xuanming Sect in technique, but you have not learned even the least bit of using spiritual power!” Old Monk Du Yuan looked earnestly at Li Shiming.
Buddhists are also skilled in the Sound Wave Technique. He had suspected that Li Shiming had not actually learned ‘Devil’s Sound into the Ear,’ and now, understanding the reason, he realized why.
Li Shiming had deciphered ‘Devil’s Sound into the Ear’ through his talent, but due to his own level of cultivation, he couldn’t delve deeper into the application of spiritual power.
However, in terms of the technique of sound waves, he had developed his own unique characteristics.
The true ‘Devil’s Sound into the Ear’ cannot be used with Buddhist chants, as they are fundamentally different.
“Master, you truly transcend the ordinary!” Li Shiming responded, impressed by his words.
“I found the two pieces of Buddhist sound you played lacking in full intent. May I see the complete versions? I wouldn’t let the young benefactor suffer a loss. Here, I have the Buddhist ‘Oral Lotus’ technique, and I am willing to exchange it with the young benefactor!” Old Monk Du Yuan maintained a gentle smile as he spoke.
Li Shiming’s worries eased; it seemed that this old monk’s intentions were clear now.
It was just two songs, even if Old Monk Du Yuan had not offered anything in exchange and simply demanded them, he wouldn’t have dared to refuse.
The Cultivation World operates on the principle that might makes right; Old Monk Du Yuan’s influence was much greater than Li Shiming’s, giving him no reason to refuse in front of Old Monk Du Yuan.
“If the Master likes them, I shall give them to you!” Li Shiming said, while taking out paper and pen from his storage bag.
With his capabilities, without spiritual thought, he was unable to imprint information on the jade scroll.
Fortunately, his original self had studied music, so he quickly transcribed the two Buddhist songs onto paper, including detailed instructions on what instruments should accompany them.
For some musical instruments that did not exist in this world, he substituted similar instruments.
Old Monk Du Yuan stood by, watching his writing.
“Excellent calligraphy, excellent wording, excellent compositions!” Old Monk Du Yuan nodded in approval as he watched Li Shiming write.
Old Monk Du Yuan did not hide the joy on his face.
These two Buddhist sounds were very different from the usual ones in the world; besides affecting the cultivator’s spirit during battle, they could also be used to spread Buddhism, which was the greatest merit and what Old Monk Du Yuan valued most.
“Please, Master!” Li Shiming handed the well-written score to Old Monk Du Yuan.
Old Monk Du Yuan received them with both hands, showing his seriousness.
“Two pieces of Buddhist sound for one ‘Oral Lotus’ technique seems unfair to the young benefactor. I have also studied the ‘Vajra Body Protection Divine Skill,’ and here is a relic from a predecessor who practiced it. I shall give it to the young benefactor as well!” Old Monk Du Yuan put away the score, took out a jade scroll and a small box, and handed them to Li Shiming.
Li Shiming was momentarily stunned. The relics of a Buddhist cultivator were not the same as those of ordinary monks.
The relics of a deeply enlightened Buddhist cultivator, upon their death, would condense part of their spirit into the relic.
The relic of a Buddhist cultivator who had practiced the ‘Vajra Body Protection Divine Skill’ surely contained the high monk’s lifetime of insights into the Vajra power. Moreover, wearing the relic could enhance the cultivation of the Vajra power.
Such a treasure being casually given by Old Monk Du Yuan naturally shocked Li Shiming, and he began to speculate about Old Monk Du Yuan’s identity.
He was unfamiliar with the Cultivation World and only knew some information about the Sky Sea Sect and Xuanming Sect; beyond that, he was clueless.
However, with such benefits laid before him and coming from a senior whose strength far exceeded his own, he had no choice but to accept.
“Thank you, Master!” Li Shiming bowed deeply as he accepted the items.
Old Monk Du Yuan smiled slightly, not saying anything more, and with his figure floating, a gourd appeared, carrying him off into the distance.
Li Shiming, holding the jade scroll and the box containing the relic, felt as if he were in a dream.