Yue Buqun felt something was wrong. He began to wonder why so many Shaolin monks appeared here. So frequent and intensive, and some of these people are even disciples who have already returned to secular life. Is there any internal communication within the Shaolin Temple? But if that was the case, why did Tang Jinlou and Linghu Chong also follow him to the Shaolin Temple. Yue Buqun now understood that Tang Jinlou and Linghu Chong should have been invited by Abbot Fangzheng. But what on earth happened that Fang Zheng wanted to hide from the heads of various sects and just call Tang Jinlou and Linghu Chong?
Yue Buqun thought that if his guess was correct, Abbot Fangzheng should have made the impromptu decision after seeing their performance on the Fengchan platform. He knew the temperament of these two apprentices very well. With Fang Zheng's past kindness to Tang Jinlou, and Linghu Chong's personality of promising a large sum of money, if they agreed to Abbot Fang Zheng, it would be impossible for others to know from them what happened in the Shaolin Temple.
"It's just," Yue Buqun secretly thought of the old monk just now, "With such a master in Shaolin Temple, what kind of situation would he not be able to handle?" He thought like this, but a name suddenly appeared in his mind, which made him eat immediately. Startled, he subconsciously thought this was impossible, but felt that this was almost the only possible answer. The only thing that cannot be explained is, why does Shaolin Temple need to hide it?
When Tang Jinlou entered the Shaolin Temple again, everything was so different from the last time. The Shaolin Temple is still as solemn and solemn, but the atmosphere is already a bit tense. Tang Jinlou and the two followed Abbot Fangzheng into the Shaolin Temple, but they saw monks secretly guarding every corner. Tang Jinlou and Linghu Chong looked at each other, secretly shocked in their hearts.
As soon as he entered the Zen monastery where Bodhidharma Hall is located, Fang Sheng was already there to greet him. He glanced at Tang Jinlou and Linghu Chong with some surprise in his eyes. Without asking any more questions, he whispered to Fang Zheng: "Brother, more than a hundred Shaolin disciples have received the Dragon Subduing Seal and returned to the temple. I believe there will be more people in the past two days." More disciples will return to the temple."
Fang Zheng did not look happy. Instead, he sighed and said, "There is only one person on the other side. We have mobilized so many people, but it is difficult to say that we are aboveboard." When he said this, several people present were silent. Tang Jinlou secretly thought that Master Fangzheng might have a hidden meaning, and that he might not be able to retain that person if he mobilized troops like this
Linghu Chong said: "What he did was evil. If we bully the few with the many, it's nothing. We can't wait to die."
Fang Zheng smiled bitterly and said, "If you look at it from his perspective, it may not be a bad thing."
Both of them were shocked. Fang Sheng, who stood aside, clasped his hands and said, "The demon sect has been domineering in the world for decades and is despised by the righteousness of the world. Although Dongfang Invincible may not be left this time, as long as the three religions in the world can be It would be worthwhile for my Shaolin disciples to die as martyrdom if our sects calm down a little and bring some peace to the martial arts world."
Fang Zheng frowned slightly and said, "It's certainly worthwhile to die as a martyr, but to die to achieve your goal is not necessarily Oh, you two young heroes, please follow me first."
Tang Jinlou and Linghu Chong knew something was wrong after listening to their conversation. When Abbot Fangzheng asked them for help by the river outside the town, when the two of them heard that Dongfang Bubai had issued a challenge to the Shaolin Temple, they both subconsciously agreed to Abbot Fangzheng immediately. Tang Jinlou's reaction was a little better. Although it was strange to think of this, Dongfang Bubai's martial arts must be so high that it was unbelievable. Even Fang Zheng's martial arts might not be able to withstand it. Fang Zheng once lectured to him for ten days. He understood the laws of nature. It is really difficult to repay this kindness and virtue. Tang Jinlou thought that Fang Zheng might be in trouble, so he naturally agreed immediately. However, Linghu Chong's impression of Dongfang Bubai still remained in the legend. He was really a vicious and evil man who was as cruel as he was cruel and evil. He is a big contributor to all the bad things done by the Demonic Cult, and all the good things done by the Demonic Cult There are no good people or good things in the Demonic Cult.
But Fangzheng¡¯s demeanor at this moment made them understand that there might be some other hidden secrets in this matter.
Tang Jinlou glanced at Linghu Chong, said yes, and the two of them followed.
Fang Zheng entered the Zen room at the head of Bodhidharma Hall, sat down on the top futon, and told Fang Sheng, "Junior brother, you go out first." Fang Sheng nodded, exited the Zen room, and closed the door, but he did not leave. But stay outside.
Fang Zheng was silent for a while, and then said slowly: "When we were at the foot of the mountain, people talked a lot, so it was inconvenient to talk. It's not that I meant to deceive you two."
Linghu Chong said quickly: "Abbott, there is no need to be like this" Fang Zheng waved his hand, interrupted his politeness, and said: "I have been in charge of the Shaolin Temple for decades and have never noticed anything wrong, but the handling of this matter , but Lao Na was hesitant and hesitant. Although he finally made up his mind, it is hard to say that he did not hesitate in his heart. After decades of Qing Dynasty he could not hide the chaos in his heart. The inner demon has appeared. It is hard to say whether this matter is right or wrong.Said, but I can't control my heart, I'm afraid I'm not qualified to face Dongfang Bubai. "
Tang Jinlou heard what he said and knew that this idea made him feel hesitant. Based on his Zen practice, this uncertainty was a sign of being possessed. Although he had not yet said what the difficulty was, Tang Jinlou Jinlou was already feeling very uncomfortable and said, "Master Fangzheng, please explain why Dongfang Bubai came here."
Fang Zheng was silent for a moment and said, "For Yang Lianting."
"Yang Lianting!" Tang Jinlou and Linghu Chong exclaimed in unison. Linghu Chong only knew that Yang Lianting was a powerful figure in the Sun Moon God Sect, so he was surprised, but Tang Jinlou was surprised for another reason. He asked eagerly: "Yang Lianting is in the Shaolin Temple?"
Master Fangzheng shook his head and said, "He is already dead, but Dongfang Bubai doesn't know it."
Tang Jinlou¡¯s eyes were uncertain, his heart sank, and he said, ¡°Who killed him?¡±
Master Fang Zheng glanced at him and sighed in his heart. His thoughts were hiding here and there. After all, he and the woman were still involved in a fate that was difficult to straighten out. Things in the world are indeed unpredictable and unpredictable. Fang Zheng's thoughts moved a little, but he felt calmer. He raised his head and looked at the void in front of him. After pondering for a long time, he said slowly:
"Five months ago, Ren Woxing was rescued from the West Lake Dungeon. From the moment I heard the news, I felt that there was going to be another turmoil in the martial arts world." Master Fang Zheng sighed, but did not notice Linghu Chong and Tang Jinlou. Strange look.
He paused and continued: "After Ren Woxing came out of prison, he immediately gathered his men and prepared to go to Heimuya, kill Dongfang Bubai, and take back the position of leader. But he was already imprisoned in prison. For twelve years, the world was no longer what it used to be, and no one was willing to follow him. In the end, he only took his daughter Ren Yingying, and Xiang Wentian, the envoy of the Demon Cult, to control the Demon Cult through various means. An elder from the army led them the way, and the three of them fought their way to Heimu Cliff."
Tang Jinlou sighed secretly in his heart, already knowing the result. He wanted to ask how these three people were doing now, but he held back as the words came to his lips.
Linghu Chong was much calmer. He frowned and said: "They are so reckless, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get along with them. Not to mention that Dongfang Bubai's martial arts has been spread to miraculous levels in the world. Just three of them can't stand up to the devil." Teach hundreds of people to kill Dongfang Bubai, even if Dongfang Bubai doesn't know any martial arts, it's hard for them to do it."
Fang Zheng said: "That's right. This battle must have been extremely tragic. When Miss Ren mentioned this battle, she didn't want to say much. She only said that Dongfang Bubai's martial arts were superb and difficult to resist. They captured Yang Lianting as a hostage and were lucky enough to escape from the battle. Survive the Demon Cult alive."
Tang Jinlou raised his eyebrows and said, "Listen to what the abbot said, are the three of them in the Shaolin Temple at the moment?"
Fang Zheng nodded and said: "Yes, the three of them are all injured. Xiang Wentian is the most seriously injured. I'm afraid he won't be able to get up for a year and a half. No matter what I do, I can't compete with Dongfang Bubai again. , Ren Yingying took them into the Shaolin Temple. I thought about it for a long time, and finally let them stay."
Although Fang Zheng¡¯s words were brief, the two people could already understand the cause and effect. Tang Jinlou asked: ¡°So, does Dongfang Bubai think that Yang Lianting is still alive, so does he want people like Shaolin Temple?¡±
Fang Zheng sighed and said, "That's true." His eyes suddenly dimmed, "There are rumors in the world that he is cruel and cruel, but I never saw this. He sent a letter from his envoy and only said that he begged Yang Lianting for his life. Ren Woxing and the three of them are willing to let go. Unfortunately, Ren Woxing is so surly and violent that Yang Lianting was killed by him halfway."
Tang Jinlou also sighed. The candlelight in the room flickered on and off, flickering like his state of mind at the moment. He said softly: "Although Dongfang Bubai has a notorious reputation, since he has no intention of offending Shaolin, why did Master Fang Zheng make so many arrangements and keep these three people?"
Fang Zheng clasped his palms together and recited the Buddha's name, and said, "I feel ashamed to say that the reason why I made all these arrangements is because Ren Yingying made a vow to lead and practice in Shaolin for ten years, and to restrain the three religions and nine schools in the world without causing trouble."
When he said this, he felt a little sad. At this moment, the door of the Zen room was pushed open. Fang Sheng stepped forward, knelt down on the futon, and said loudly: "Senior brother, you are willing to use all the strength of the temple to save these three people. That's right." Because you don¡¯t want the world to fight again. No matter whether it¡¯s right or wrong, Dongfang Bubai is the leader of the demon sect after all. The senior brother wants to save these three people just because he can¡¯t let them kill people. In the world, three religions and nine factions make trouble from time to time, but after all, they are not the evil leader, and Although there are many of them, their strength is scattered, and the people who suffer are all Jianghu stragglers and innocent people. What harm does it have to Shaolin? Senior brother used the whole temple as a guarantee in exchange for the demon girl's promise, just for the peace of Jianghu. You are dedicated to the common people, how can you Because the evil leader makes no mistakes for a moment, but messes up his own position!"
Fangzheng was silent for a long time, and finally found nothingHe chanted the Buddha's name softly, but he must have found it difficult to feel at peace in his heart. Tang Jinlou knew vaguely that Fang Zheng's doubts were not what Fang Sheng said. Fangzheng's state of meditation is already extremely outstanding. But this incident made him realize that he was not stable in his heart. It was not because Dongfang Bubai was right in this matter that he suspected that he should not save the three of them. It was because Dongfang Bubai did not show any faults, allowing him to see that although he was doing things correctly, his starting point was deviated. It did not come naturally from his original heart, but from the reputation of Shaolin and the sufferings of the world. , starting from the right and wrong of things in the world. Just as Fang Sheng said. Fang Sheng thought this was the admirable thing about Fang Zheng. But Fang Zheng, who has been cultivating his mind for decades, realizes that his "heart" has been surrounded by dirt, even though the dirt is called suffering in the world, good and evil, right and wrong
Tang Jinlou suddenly admired Abbot Fang Zheng even more. He knew that at this moment, it would be difficult for Linghu Chong and Fang Sheng to understand Fang Zheng's suffering This was real suffering. It was difficult to calm down in the heart, and a single thought would bring about hell. At this time, Master Fangzheng's martial arts and cultivation have reached the lowest limit. His mind was in chaos, and no matter what kind of martial arts, it was difficult to exert its due power. A thought flashed in Tang Jinlou's mind, and he suddenly understood that it turned out that Master Fangzheng did not ask for help because he was worried that Shaolin Temple could not stop Dongfang Bubai. In fact, he knew his situation clearly and clearly. It is difficult to deal with Dongfang Bubai.
Because his heart is already restless, forcing him to take action would go against his true intentions and he could easily go crazy. From then on, he was driven by inner demons and became a political figure wearing the mask of a monk.
Tang Jinlou thought of Yue Buqun almost immediately. He had been like this in the past twenty years. If Tang Jinlou and Linghu Chong hadn't been so outstanding, the standards he used to measure right and wrong would have turned into dust. The phantom of his heart made him become another person.
Tang Jinlou finally understood Fang Zheng¡¯s intention. He could not take action, and he had to take action. But even if Tang Jinlou and Linghu Chong could help him prevent this disaster, his inner demons were still there. Whether he can understand his true nature or not, ultimately depends on himself. But after understanding this, Tang Jinlou already knew his choice. If he still wanted to know who was right and who was wrong before, and to treat him "fairly", now he has understood that if he has a wrong intention, He will face the same situation as Fang Zheng.
These thoughts flashed through his mind, but in just a few breaths, Tang Jinlou smiled and made a decision in his heart.
Linghu Chong was silent for a long time and said, "Master Fangzheng, I want to meet Ren Woxing first and then make a decision."
Fang Zheng nodded and said, "Very good. Junior Brother Fang Sheng, please take Young Hero Linghu with you."
Fang Sheng responded yes, Linghu Chong looked like Tang Jinlou, Tang Jinlou said: "I have made a decision." Linghu Chong thought that Master Fangzheng was very kind to Tang Jinlou, and this was not a bad thing. Tang Jinlou This is the right choice to make. So he left with Fang Sheng.
The shallow light from outside the door came in, and the ground became a little brighter. Fang Zheng said: "Young Master Tang, what choice do you make?"
Tang Jinlou said softly: "Juniors live in small boats, travel in rivers and lakes, come and go, stop and go, all are just caused by the wind, and change by the wind. Master Fangzheng, I also want to see if I can do whatever I want. Then make a decision." Just now he told Linghu Chong that he had made a decision, and now he told Fang Zheng that he would let it go first. Isn't it contradictory?
But when Fang Zheng heard what he said, he was shocked and said for a long time: "Good, good. Tang Shaoxia, I lectured you that day, but today it is you who lectured me. Cause and effect, this is how it should be. I feel sorry for me After thinking about it, after all, I only delayed myself and dragged others down."