Chapter 3150
Chapter 3150
The scorching sun slowly moved over their heads, and the scorching heat had already subsided. As the streets resumed their liveliness, Daoist Xiao also woke up.
Yuan Ya imitated Xiao Hua and closed his eyes for a while, but in the end, he couldn't endure it any longer. His eyes opened again, and he vigilantly looked around.
Seeing Daoist Xiao stretch and sit up straight, he also hurriedly stood up and stood behind Daoist Xiao.
Yuan Ya stood up, and Xiao Hua also stood up. However, looking at his lazy and somewhat clumsy appearance, where was the demeanor of an expert?
Four hours after noon, Daoist Xiao's table seemed to be bustling with noise and excitement. Not only did two families bring their children to ask Daoist Xiao to name their children, but there were also three couples who secretly asked Daoist Xiao to give them advice on marriage and the so-called Eight Characters of Horoscope.
Of course, the eight characters of these three couples were all suitable in Daoist Xiao's mouth. Even if one pair didn't seem to be suitable, with three copper coins, Daoist Xiao used his great divine ability to change the heavenly secrets and make them suitable.
Xiao Hua found it funny behind Daoist Xiao, but this had nothing to do with him. He only slightly narrowed his eyes and stood there.
Seeing that the sun was already setting, Xiao Daoist's face was filled with joy under the orange sunlight. He had earned a lot of copper coins today, which was really out of his expectations. A faint melody came out of his mouth, which was a rare sight.
"Aiyo, is this Fellow Daoist Xiao?"
A slightly exaggerated voice came from not far behind him. "Did you sing this little tune of Liao Jiang?"
Xiao Hua's lips curled up. He didn't need to look. Although this voice wasn't very familiar, it was familiar. It was Zen Master Ming Yue that he met in front of the general store.
As Zen Master Ming Yue's voice entered his ears, Daoist Xiao's body clearly stiffened. Without waiting for him to speak, another faint voice came out. "Amitabha, Fellow Daoist Xiao, is this the kind of gaudy little tune passed down in your Daoist school?
It's no wonder. Such a difficult song … even a talented person would not be able to master it easily. Even a senior monk of my Buddhist sect would not be able to understand it. Who … would dare to be a disciple of your Daoist sect?
Thinking about it, Senior Brother Ming Yue often lamented to this poor monk that Daoists aren't popular, this poor monk probably knows the reason now! "
Daoist Xiao's mouth was filled with bitterness. What else could he say? He had been careless and allowed the Buddhist monk to grab his braid.
He turned his head to look at the three of them. Although they were smiling submissively and occasionally clasping their hands together to greet the villagers they met, the pride in their eyes and the brand new monk robes made Xiao Daoist Priest feel that it was a form of mockery.
"Oh, and this fellow Immortal, I think we met before noon?"
Zen Master Ming Yue looked at Xiao Hua again and said with a smile, "This poor monk sees that you are still young and inexperienced in the world. Don't be deceived by this Daoist. If you have time, I hope you can make a trip to my Xiao Jin Temple and see the brilliance of my Buddhist Sect!"
"Immeasurable Heavenly Lord, where are you three Fellow Immortals trying to deceive the ignorant?
How many men and women have you fished up from the Sea of Sin today? "
Daoist Master Xiao straightened up and retorted without backing down, "Looking at your physiques, hmm, they are indeed stronger than I. It's quite suitable for us to fish someone out from this sea of misery!
Alas, my Daoist Sect emphasizes being detached from the world. I sang a few songs to experience the suffering of the people, and also to improve my cultivation!
Fellow Immortals, it's said that the Buddhist Sect emphasizes going ashore, treating the boundless mortal world as a sea of misery. You guys don't rest on the shore, but wander in the sea every day. How can you fish people out from the sea of misery?
Could it be that you want to use silver to make boats?
As for this fellow Daoist, he has long been a disciple of my Daoist Sect. Even if you beat him to death, he won't go and learn any Buddhist doctrine! "
Xiao Hua heard Daoist Master Xiao's words and couldn't help but laugh.
That's right, except for Zen Master Ming Yue, the two monks behind him were fat and big, looking like wine sacks and rice bags. If it weren't for the fact that the Buddhist Sect's days were too comfortable, how could they be like this?
Without waiting for Zen Master Ming Yue to speak, the other monk smiled faintly, "Even if my Buddhist Sect uses silver to make boats in the sea of misery, it's still because my Buddha sacrificed himself. It's a hundred times better than your Daoist Sect using copper coins to make boats!
Even if my Buddhist Sect has disciples fishing people out from the shore, it's still tens of thousands of people. It's a thousand times better than your Daoist Sect's three to five lone men! "
"You …" Daoist Master Xiao's soft spot was obviously poked by the three monks. After being at a loss for words, he coldly said, "Speaking of Lotus Flower Tongue, I can't compare with the Buddhist Sect that only relies on words to save people!
However, my Daoist Sect has always emphasized cultivation of Dao techniques!
If you guys can do it, hehe, I don't even need to make a move, this good-for-nothing disciple of mine can also fight one against three!
Why don't you give it a try? "
Xiao Hua, who was at the side, laughed in his heart. He really didn't expect that on the Hidden Immortal Continent, the Daoist Sect and the Buddhist Sect would actually confront each other like this.
Seeing the embarrassment on the faces of the three monks, Daoist Master Xiao was very proud of himself. He didn't know how many times he had fought with the monks of the Small Gold Temple, so he was very clear about each other's strength. He clearly knew that other than Zen Master Ming Yue, the other two monks couldn't possibly be Yuan Ya's opponent. Furthermore, how could Zen Master Ming Yue fight him on the street?
He couldn't win against them with words, so he could only use a challenge to suppress the three of them.
Unexpectedly, the three monks suddenly laughed, as if they had seen something very interesting. They looked at each other, then Zen Master Ming Yue opened his mouth and said, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, is this a challenge from your Jiang Chao Temple to my Small Gold Temple?"
"Oh?"
Daoist Master Xiao had a bad feeling. However, now that the matter had reached this point, there were already a few villagers of the Longevity Town standing on the side, how could he shrink back?
Seeing Daoist Master Xiao nod his head, he stiffened his neck and said, "That's right, that's right!
Does Small Gold Temple dare to accept my Jiang Chao Temple's challenge? "
"Of course ~" Zen Master Ming Yue laughed as if he saw a little lamb falling into a trap. He replied, "This old monk will represent my Small Gold Temple to accept the challenge from Jiang Chao Temple. Three days later, it will be in front of my Small Gold Temple's mountain gate!
However, it doesn't need to be one against three, it only needs to be one against one! "
"Why three days later?
Why not in my Jiang Chao Temple? "Daoist Master Xiao hurriedly shouted.
"Since it is the Jiang Chao Temple that issued the challenge, the time and place naturally will be decided by my Small Gold Temple!
This is the custom of the three continents.
Could it be … that Daoist Master Xiao doesn't know?
Besides, does Daoist Master Xiao think that your Jiang Chao Temple has a place to show off your martial arts? "Zen Master Ming Yue replied with some disdain.
"Fine …" Daoist Master Xiao clenched his teeth, not knowing whether to agree or not.
However, Xiao Hua looked at Daoist Master Xiao's slightly moving eyes and already somewhat understood what he was thinking. The Small Gold Temple knew of Yuan Ya's strength, yet it still didn't need to fight one against three. Something must have changed in three days. Other than running away, what other good plan could Daoist Master Xiao have?
"Hehe, Daoist Master Xiao, this old monk will spread this matter throughout Longevity Town. If the Jiang Chao Temple doesn't show up in three days, then Daoist Master Ming Yue's face …" Whatever Xiao Hua could think of, Zen Master Ming Yue naturally had already thought of it. Right after Daoist Master Xiao opened his mouth, Zen Master Ming Yue immediately said, and his gaze swept across the surrounding villagers.
"Fine …" Daoist Master Xiao's teeth were about to be bitten off. His face was full of bitterness, but he couldn't not agree in front of everyone.
"Also …" Zen Master Ming Yue laughed again, "Since it's a challenge, naturally there must be a reward."
"Oh?
Okay … "Hearing this, Daoist Master Xiao's eyes brightened. His teeth suddenly didn't hurt anymore. He shouted," How many copper coins? "
"Not the copper coins you Daoists use to redeem people!" Zen Master Ming Yue said with some disdain, "This time, my Buddhist Sect and your Daoist Sect will make a big bet!
Whoever loses will have to leave Longevity Town! "
"What?" Daoist Master Xiao was shocked. He hurriedly clenched his teeth again, as if the teeth that had stopped hurting just now were starting to hurt again.
"Hehe, there's actually such a grand event between Buddhism and Daoism?"
Just as Daoist Master Xiao was clenching his teeth again, and almost swallowing them into his stomach, a clear voice rang out from outside the crowd, "Ten days later is the day of the decennial Immortal and Buddha Ceremony between us Confucian cultivators and Buddhism, right?
It's been a long time since my Longevity Academy and Small Gold Temple joined hands to discuss the friendship between Buddhism and Confucianism. Why don't we just move this challenge to ten days later? How about my Longevity Academy also participate once? "
When Zen Master Ming Yue and the others heard this, joy appeared on their faces. They looked towards the source of the voice, put their palms together and said, "So it's Zhu Tanyue, this poor monk greets you!"
"You're too polite, three great masters, please ~" Xiao Hua raised his head and looked over. In the crowd, there was a middle-aged man wearing Confucian attire, wearing a Confucian headband, and holding a feather fan in his hand. He smiled and cupped his fists in return.
The surrounding crowd also respectfully called out, "Greetings, Principal Zhu!"
Looking at this square face, sharp eyebrows, fine nose, and bright eyes Principal Zhu, Xiao Hua already understood that this Confucian cultivator should be the principal of Longevity Academy in Longevity Town.
Behind this Confucian cultivator, there were several rows of scholars of various ages wearing the same Confucian attire. They lined up in a neat formation, and very elegantly walked over from outside the town. Presumably, Longevity Academy had something to do outside the town, and they were returning in the afternoon and were about to pass by here.
"Daoist Priest Xiao …" That Principal Zhu slightly greeted Zen Master Ming Yue and the people beside him. He looked at Daoist Priest Xiao with a smile and said, "Although you and I have never met before, this little one has long heard of Daoist Priest's name. Now is a good opportunity, you won't stop my Longevity Academy from participating in this matter, right?"
"Hehe …" Daoist Priest Xiao's face was a bit unnatural. He concealed his laughter and said, "This challenge was originally a matter between my Daoist Sect and Buddhist Sect. I also didn't want to shed all pretense of cordiality with Small Gold Temple, but Zen Master Ming Yue is pressing on step by step, I have no choice but to accept!
Longevity Academy is a Confucian cultivator, and has nothing to do with Buddhist Sect or Daoist Sect. There's no need for them to get involved, right?
Moreover, since the Immortal and Buddha Ceremony is in ten days, your Longevity Academy and Small Gold Temple can freely exchange pointers. Why are you pulling my Daoist Sect in for no reason?
Are Buddhist Sect and Confucian cultivators joining hands again? "
"Hehe, Daoist Priest Xiao is thinking too much!"
Principal Zhu smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "The Immortal and Buddha Ceremony that is held once every ten years is merely a tradition of my Hidden Immortal Continent and Western Paradise. It is to celebrate that time in ancient times when the three continents joined hands. Now, who knows how many years have already passed, this Daoist Sect has already lost many other Daoist Sect. Why is Daoist Priest thinking too much?"