Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 610 - 398: Ten Lifetimes of Resentful Couples Desire Mahayana, Wu Gou’s Name Has a Reason

In Guangping city, they paid no attention to the many mortals who, by sheer luck, had escaped disaster.

Let's just talk about the four individuals Li Fengxian, Qu Zhongyuan, Gao Buxi, and Duan Yuhong – all of them were outstanding among humans and heroic among devils.

Which of them didn't possess an extraordinary charm? How could mortals not bow down upon seeing them?

Yet at this moment, upon seeing a Buddhist couple in front of them, all four felt a sense of being unworthy and lessened.

Before them stood a marvelous monk, Buddha's son, in white robes and bare feet, untouched by dust.

At his side was a compassionate Bodhisattva, in a long scarf and gown, her divine presence dignified.

As this Buddha's son, called Wu Gou, descended, a divine skill and a treasure were all it took to defeat and subdue the Mutated Five Abilities, which had been wreaking havoc and had killed hundreds of evil cultivators.

Perhaps it was the imposing demeanor of these two that was too extraordinary, or perhaps it was that Li Fengxian had been severely injured and his spirit unsettled.

This doggy, inexplicably, displayed a somewhat foolish demeanor.

With hands pressed together in a salute, he replied with a bow and subconsciously asked,

"for what purpose has the Buddha's son come? Is it to enlighten me?"

No sooner had this unexpected question been asked,

when they saw the marvelous monk, Buddha's son, burst into laughter, formed a Zen seal with his fingers, and chanted loudly: "I have come to this land to teach the Dharma and enlighten those lost in love,"

As he finished chanting, the dignified Bodhisattva at his side also smiled with a gesture of picking a flower, formed the Wisdom Seal, and followed with a chant: "In past lives, we were resentful lovers; in this life, we unite in the Mahayana."

At the utterance of this Buddha's verse, the ignorant Dog Demon still didn't understand,

but Gao Buxi and Qu Zhongyuan quickly guessed the hidden meaning:

"This Buddhist couple must be resentful lovers entangled over many lifetimes, only in this life do both have the potential to attain the great Mahayana."

"They still need to roll together in the mortal world, to preach the Dharma and comprehend the Dao."

As a look of realization crossed their faces, they failed to see the slight twitch at the corner of the mouth of the monk called Master Wu Gou.

In his heart, he relentlessly mocked the situation.

Indeed, these were his and Yunrong's latest covers.

And as for the so-called resentful lovers, to be precise, they were lovers of ten lifetimes' resentment.

Duobao True Monarch's one of the highly marvelous Cultivating Spirit Treasure techniques, the Divination Technique, was not only unparalleled in prediction and calculation but also excelled in crafting destinies and narrating stories.

As this was Master Tao's first request, the Lord was quite excited and took his responsibilities very seriously.

Not only had he arranged an extremely melodramatic and heart-wrenching story of ten lifetimes' resentment for Tao Qian and Yunrong,

to avoid suspicion, this generous Master had even proclaimed:

"My good disciple, such a shocking background story should have a reasonable explanation. For instance, given the complexity of your entanglement, there should be a powerful master supporting you from behind."

"Especially considering the risks you both are taking, it's inevitable you'll encounter the True Lord of a Hundred Demons Gao Yang – though his supernatural power is somewhat wasted, he's suspicious and lecherous by nature, and might try to dishonor you both."

"It's actually perfect, for your master had also worn covers while roaming the South Sea Territory in the past, and to this day, my details remain unknown to others."

"The monk known as 'Qingjing Zen Master' has some renown in the South Sea. He lives a sequestered life, perfectly fitting to stand by you at the crucial moments, to lend you support and facilitate your actions."

Duobao True Monarch's arrangements were surely foolproof.

However, after hearing the story he told, Tao Qian directly questioned its inspiration, fearing it might have been taken from the ill-fated mentor-disciple pair, 'Lian Yulou and Zhuge Qingyi.' To call it plagiarism would not be overstating it.

Moreover, Duobao's other persona seemed, upon first hearing, to be a kind and tolerant high monk of the Buddhist Sect.

But when Tao Qian asked Duan Yuhong, a native of the South Sea, the answer he got was somewhat surprising.

"Qingjing Zen Master is a secluded high monk known to all cultivators in the South Sea,"

"It is said that he was born from a fisherman and an exotic beast of the sea, a hybrid of human and devil, naturally gifted with a pair of mystical and spirited eyes that understand the nature of water and can perceive hidden truths. In his youth, he obtained a copy of the secret 'Great Compassionate Heart Mantra Scripture' from the sea's depths, prompting him to begin his cultivation."

"Later, he met a teaching monk from Dharma Cakra Temple who was on a pilgrimage, and he received the Dharma Cakra Secret Technique. It is rumored he attained the status of Arhat, yet he declined an invitation to join Dharma Cakra Temple, dedicating himself solely to the South Sea territory, enlightening devils and protecting the world's people."

"Because the Zen Master's methods of enlightenment were... excessively violent, rarely leaving survivors, his reputation did not spread beyond the South Sea."

From Duan Yuhong's introduction, it was not hard to see that Duobao True Monarch's methods were indeed far more sophisticated than Tao Qian's.

When Master Tao created personas, he always used them once and disposed of them immediately, without considering the aftermath.

In contrast, Duobao's dealings were much more meticulous, with a credible and detailed backstory that could be maintained in the long run.

After hearing all this, Tao Qian exclaimed, "I've learned something new again."

Yuan Gong, cradled in his arms, seemed to recall something and suddenly realized something before angrily spouting, "Shameless Duobao! So he's the one behind the Qingjing Zen Master from the South Sea whose methods of enlightenment are no different from those of a devil? Then, that time in Demon City, when Duobao covered for you and fought with Zhuge Qingyi, was he disguised as someone from my Secret Demon Sect?"

"Which one? Who exactly was Duobao pretending to be?"

The matters between the two masters were not for Tao Qian to meddle in.

He and Yunrong each took on the personas of 'Master Wu Gou' and 'Miao Yin Bodhisattva,' using their great divine power to subdue Wutong. They also went along with subduing Gao Buxi, Qu Zhongyuan, and Li Fengxian.

Introduced by Duan Yuhong, they exchanged brief courtesies and thus became acquainted.

Although the two creatures were both righteous and evil, seeing Tao Qian's disguise, they judged him to be a Buddha's son who had attained enlightenment within the Buddhist Sect. Fearing he might be the type who despised evil, they dared not speak much or get too familiar, worried about being identified as evil demons and possibly enlightened by his hand.

It was Gao Buxi, however, who got a "reminder" from Duan Yuhong in advance and fully understood that this pair of high-ranking monks were not as upright as they seemed on the surface and knew their purpose in descending into the mortal realm.

Now, without blushing or skipping a beat, he half complimented and half invited,

"I, Gao, have met Master Wu Gou and Miao Yin Bodhisattva."

"My wife said the two of you possess unrivaled divine powers, and indeed it seems so at first sight."

"My wife also mentioned that your descent into the world was twofold: one was to seek an opportunity to overcome the barrier of Divine Communication and set foot into the Ultimate Happiness Realm; the other was to seek talented prodigies to take on as disciples and bring back to the South Sea, intending to establish a new Buddha lineage there."

"In that case, it is quite fortunate. The well-known Devil Concubine Yuan Mingzhen is currently trapped in the neighboring province of Qiantang, where all demons are gathering. Furthermore, since this province has become an Earthly Buddha Country and was transformed into a strange place by the Demon Buddha Temple, all people are exhausted... Right now, that territory is in turmoil, a sign of chaotic times."

"My family, the Gao, wishes to send troops to Qiantang for some business."

"The two of you now have a connection with my family. Why not join in as well? With the support of my family, surely, your thoughts and plans will be realized."

To be frank, Gao Buxi's invitation lacked strong appeal.

Leaving aside others, not even a decent person would be persuaded by his family's reputation.

But this was of no consequence; their mutual understanding went unspoken, each harboring their own devious plans.

"Good, then, there's no problem at all," one agreed.

"Yuhong is a good friend of mine; her guarantee is enough for both my spouse and me to trust her."

The moment they consented, the atmosphere immediately became harmonious.

Tao Qian saw Qu Zhongyuan and Li Fengxian staring at the shriveled corpse of the toad in his hand and chuckled inwardly, guessing at the thoughts of the two monsters.

He soon burst their bubble, offering an apologetic smile and saying,

"It seems you two Daoists have been injured by this evil creature and wish to obtain some compensation from its remains."

"Had it died under my Buddha's Palm, its essence blood and soul could have been preserved."

"However, I was in a hurry earlier and had to use the 'People Species Bag' to collect it."

As Tao Qian mentioned this, including Gao Buxi, everyone turned their gaze towards the worn cloth bag hanging at his waist.

They all recalled that astonishing moment and knew that it must be a valuable treasure.

Only its name was quite abnormal, called the rather puzzling "People Species Bag."

Fortunately, Master Wu Gou was very considerate.

He continued to explain without pause,

"Don't be fooled by the drab appearance of my cloth bag; it is indeed an extraordinary treasure."

"My master confined me to harsh cultivation on the island for many years, and this is my first time venturing into society. Fearing for my life, he thus entrusted this treasure to me."

"It is named 'People Species,' meaning that once inside the bag, one can start anew."

"Yet, where there's a path to life, there naturally exists a path to death."

"I thought this evil beast was too savage, so I took it upon myself to erase its demonic mana and filthy flesh, leaving only this withered husk."

"My fellow Daoists, please do not take offense."

After Tao Qian finished, the three creatures formed a new impression of him in their hearts.

This Buddha's son seemed to be a straightforward man.

Normally, even a Buddhist cultivator wouldn't reveal their foundation and origins upon first meeting.

Only the truly naive would be so foolish.

The three monsters couldn't know that this too was deliberately staged by Master Tao.

With only the toad's skin left of the Wutong Old Monster, it meant that its blood and essence, as well as the Toad Pearl, were all gone.

Although Qu Zhongyuan and Li Fengxian were quite dissatisfied, they quickly thought of something else.

After exchanging glances, they almost simultaneously took their leave from Gao Buxi.

It wasn't a refusal to join, but simply saying: they would return to their cave mansions to recuperate and come together at dawn to head for Qiantang.

As long as he wasn't talking to Duan Yuhong, Gao Buxi was a cunning evil cultivator, and he guessed the monsters' intentions just by the thought.

"Truly, two country bumpkins!"

"What return to their cave mansions to recuperate? They clearly want to raid homes."

"Wutong and Deng Xuechao both died here, and there must be some good things left inside their Immortal Mountains and Water Mansions. However, they're nothing special, not worthy of my notice."

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He simply smiled and nodded in agreement, saying,

"Go ahead, go ahead!"

"Come with me at dawn to meet with my Gao Family's large army stationed at the Qiantang border, and Gao will ask my great-grandfather to properly arrange things for us."

"This time, we shall truly accomplish feats and earn a place on the Ten Thousand Marvels Sky-reaching Treasure Tower."

Gao Buxi, with royal lineage, was also skilled at making empty promises.

Seeing the two monsters hurrying away, the directions they headed in were clearly not where their cave mansions were situated.

The Dog Demon Li Fengxian headed to the Immortal Crane Mountain, the region of Wutong Temple.

The Ghost-eating Qu Zhongyuan went to the Blood Nest Water Mansion near the Wuling River.

Clearly, they were off to rob and collect the inheritance of the two demons.

Tao Qian laughed to himself and didn't mind.

He had already orchestrated such a grand play; how could he forget about Immortal Crane Mountain?

Shan Jiu, still very young, and Lian Jing'er had long returned to the Holy Embryo Bag.

As the Dog entered the mountain, he would only find piles of manure — nothing more.

Of course, who's to say he wouldn't genuinely enjoy that.

While Tao Qian mumbled his snide remarks, he also said to Gao Buxi,

"Daoist Gao, if you don't mind, Sister Miao Yin and I would like to take a stroll around your Guangping City to see if there are any good prospects."

"Additionally, my sister practices the Guanyin Method, a true Bodhisattva heart, who cannot bear to see mortals suffer. She wishes to use magic to summon some sweet rain to relieve these mortals of their minor miseries and afflictions."

"Certainly, there's no problem at all; the two of you are free to do as you wish," he readily agreed.

Gao Buxi openly agreed repeatedly, lavishing praise on the Miao Yin Bodhisattva, as played by Yunrong.

Inwardly, however, he mocked unreservedly,

"Heh heh!"

"Such hypocrisy! If my spouse hadn't already informed me of your two's backgrounds, I Gao Buxi would have really believed I had encountered two true Bodhisattvas."

"What sweet rain to relieve suffering? It's nothing more than using secret techniques to accumulate merit power in advance, to balance out the repercussions of your misdeeds later."

"Miao Yin is still okay, but how did this title of Master Wu Gou come about?"

"Not because this boy's soul is pure, clear, and without contamination, but because he has a heart so murderous, he spares no lives, leaves no whole corpses. His pair of Buddha feet tread not on filthy flesh and blood, and that's why he is called 'Wu Gou.'

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