Chapter 1228 – Buddhist Sect Higher Power
”Old man Charm Bitter is precisely the person who is in charge of this pavilion. In fact, I’ve long known some of the intentions of the Taoist friend’s visit through the sound transmission from Shopkeeper Zhang. But this is not the place to talk, how about you, Taoist friend, follow me to the temple to have a chat?” The fat old man hugged his big fat hand and said in a polite and unusual manner.
On each of his ten fingers, he was actually wearing a finger ring of a completely different style, some of which were sparkling and glittering with a blinding light, while some of which were dull and ancient, which really made people wonder.
”Naturally there is no problem. But this master, I wonder how to address him?” Han Li nodded his head after sweeping a glance at the finger ring on the other party’s hand, but then his gaze turned and landed on a monk beside Charm Bitter, asking without moving.
This monk wore a pale yellow monk’s robe, his eyebrows were clear, as if he was a 16 or 17 year old, but from the terrifying spiritual pressure emanating from his body, he did not know which of the Buddhist sect’s old monsters in the middle stage of the YuanYing period.
”I dare not, poor monk Flame Bamboo!” With a faint smile, this teenage monk gave a Buddhist salute with both hands.
”Flame Bamboo?” Han Li muttered, but there was no impression at all in his mind.
However, this was not surprising. The high-ranking cultivators of the four great Buddhist sects were originally seldom known to the average cultivator, and coupled with the fact that Han Li wasn’t originally from the Great Jin, it wasn’t unusual for him to not recognize a Buddhist elder.
But the fat old man on the side saw Han Li this indifferent appearance, eyes could not help but flash a trace of strange, although the cover is very clever, but to Han Li’s degree of prudence, and how would have missed the past. The face did not miss the slightest hint of strangeness, but his heart was in a flurry of thought.
Could it be that this monk was an extremely famous Buddhist monk, otherwise how could this Tianji Pavilion owner have such an expression.
However, the young monk was indifferent to Han Li’s behavior and only smiled faintly, looking like a light-hearted monk.
At this time, the white-faced middle-aged man and the Cao surname cultivator also finally arrived at the door of the hall and hurriedly went forward to give the fat old man a greeting.
But Charm Bitter commanded a few words and sent the cultivator surnamed Cao back, leaving only the white-faced middle-aged man behind.
Then under his humble concession, the group of people entered within the Tianji Hall, in a hall that was obviously where the side hall was located, the group of people were seated in the main guest’s seat. Of course, the white-faced middle-aged man and those JieDan cultivators could naturally only stand on the sides.
”I heard that Fellow Daoist Han came here this time with the intention of buying the secret art of refining mustard space in this pavilion, I wonder if that’s true?” Charm Bitter was straightforward enough, asking about the matter right to the point.
”Not bad, Mister Han is indeed here for this matter.” Han Li didn’t mean to beat around the bush either, and frankly admitted.
”Since you want to ask for this technique, it’s most likely that you discovered the spatial crack yourself and want to refine it into a mustard seed space, but you don’t want a second person to know the exact location of the space.” The fat old man smiled gently in disbelief.
This Tianji Pavilion Master had a mid YuanYing cultivation, plus being the head of a party’s forces, so although he showed respect when facing Han Li, he was also calm and unusual and did not lose his temper in any way.
”Fellow Daoist is rather the one who has broken my intention in a single sentence.” Han Li’s eyes narrowed slightly as he said indifferently.
”Hehe, since the creation of the Mustard Seed Space in this pavilion, it’s not as if there are no friends of the Dao who generally come to ask for the refining method. These fellow Daoists also came with similar intentions as Brother Han, all wanting to refine the spatial rift they discovered into their own exclusive space, never wanting to let a second person know about it. And there have been great cultivators of the same rank as fellow Daoists among these people.” Charm Bitter lightly smiled back.
”Oh, fellow Daoist can promise.” Han Li was truly a bit curious.
”No! Although each of these Dao Friends has promised to never leak this method to others, if this Pavilion were to truly inform of the refining method, I’m afraid that this Heavenly Chance House, Heavenly Chance Mansion, and other things would have long since not been the sole creation of this sect.” The fat old man said directly.
”Fellow Daoist doing this, I think there must be some other way to resolve this matter. Otherwise, even your pavilion would not have done this unwise move.” Han Li was silent for a moment before saying with great meaning.
”Brother Han’s words are extremely true. A mere Tianji Pavilion naturally wouldn’t dare offend this many fellow travelers. Although this pavilion has not handed over the refining method, it has another alternative that can likewise satisfy the requirements of these fellow Daoists.” The fat old man returned with a relaxed expression.
”Substitute?” This time, Han Li was truly somewhat stunned.
”This pavilion actually researched a set of array apparatus a long time ago, which can produce a kind of forbidden system that can directly and temporarily form a certain space into a location similar to a mustard seed space, and although its utility does not dare to say that it’s exactly the same as a true mustard seed space, it’s at least seventy to eighty percent of the same.” Charm Bitter actually said with such confidence.
”There are such things. But since it relies on the power of prohibition, I’m afraid that this kind of mustard space has quite a few flaws.” Han Li, however, frowned and said with a shake of his head.
”There are naturally some flaws. But these flaws are nothing to a fellow Daoist like Brother Han.” Charm Bitter, however, spoke without any concern.
”Brother Charm says so. Mister Han is really interested. Can you elaborate a bit.” Han Li’s expression finally moved a bit.
”It’s actually nothing much. This previous generation of pavilion masters allowed several formation masters to join forces to design a mustard seed spell formation based on the principles of mustard seed space, and then passed on this spell formation to be replicated almost perfectly with a formation laying apparatus. As long as the space is not too large, this formation apparatus can be applied, as for the defects are only two points. Since it is the formation apparatus, but also to form such a large piece of mustard space, the number of consumed spirit stones, naturally, is non-trivial, to maintain the cost of a year, probably have to tens of thousands of spirit stones. Of course, if the space itself also has a spirit vein, the cost of spirit stones can be reduced. In addition, once set up this kind of array equipment, this temporary mustard seed space to maintain at most two or three thousand years time, by then the array equipment will lose its effectiveness, and the whole space will also collapse down on its own, can no longer be used. These two shortcomings, the former to the body such as friends naturally not worth mentioning, the latter words, as long as you do not intend to be used as a family or clan inheritance place to use, the years of natural more than enough. After all, even if we cultivate to the Realm of Transformation of God, our lifespan is just over two thousand years.” Charm Bitter said with a hint of self-satisfaction.
Hearing these words, Han Li stroked his chin, a thoughtful look on his face.
”How about it, is Fellow Daoist Han interested in this set of array deployment apparatus from this pavilion anymore. If you are interested, this pavilion will sell you a set at a discount.” The old man smiled and stared at Han Li, but a hint of cunning flashed in the depths of his gaze, seemingly calculating that Han Li would definitely agree.
But the next moment, the smile on Charm Bitter’s face froze for a moment.
”I still intend to ask for the Mustard Seed Space refining method.” After pondering for a long time, Han Li unexpectedly shook his head.
This time, not only the white-faced middle-aged man who stood nearby with his hands tied, but also the monk named “Flame Bamboo” who always had his head bowed and eyebrows lowered, also raised his head in a bit of an accident and glanced at Han Li.
”Fellow Daoist is so insistent, it seems that you should have your own thoughts, but you should always give me a reason that makes sense.” After the fat old man’s gaze flickered a few times, he could only let out a long sigh. One of his palms placed to the side, however, subconsciously tapped on the jade chair handle in a very regular manner.
Han Li saw the old man’s behavior in his eyes, but turned a blind eye to it, and said calmly under his breath, “It’s very simple, the space I found has already shown signs of instability, I don’t believe that relying on just a set of formation equipment can even stop the space from collapsing. Mister Han is determined to obtain the refining method.” Han Li stared at the fat old man who was showing off to the show-off and said in an unrefusable manner.
Hearing Han Li’s words, Charm Bitter frowned, obviously Han Li’s answer was also greatly outside of his expectations, and for the first time, a hesitant color appeared on his face.
”It’s fine to want the mustard seed space refining method, then let’s spar with the old man first.” At this time, I do not know where came an old voice, then the silver light flashes, a recluse light in the twinkling of an eye from the outside of the temple shot into, a hovering, from the silver light showed a silver-robed old monk out.
A see the old monk, and originally sitting charm if and flame bamboo two people, panicked to get up to welcome, fat old man is difficult to hide the joy in the eyes.
”Master Yuan Zhi, you’ve come!”
”See Master Yuan Zhi!”
These two even addressed themselves in this manner.
Han Li, however, sat on his chair without moving, instead sizing up the monk with an interested gaze.
Although this monk was not as young as Flame Bamboo, he also looked to be in his thirties, very elegant in appearance, and was really unable to link him to that old voice.
However, Yuan Zhi was a name that he had actually heard of. This monk seemed to be one of the three late YuanYing elders of the Thunder Sound Sect of the four great Buddhist sects.
Unlike the other great Buddhist monks, this one had a great reputation in Great Jin and also held the extremely rare position of Vajra Protector in the Buddhist Sect. He didn’t seem to have a good eye for the Taoist and Confucian sects. As for the rest, he knew very little.
”So it’s Master Yuan Zhi of the Thunder Sound Sect, I didn’t realize that Master turned out to be a guest elder of the Heavenly Hall of Lightning, Mister Han is truly disrespected.” After sizing up the silver-robed monk for a long while, Han Li sat in his chair with a smile on his face before he cupped his fists and gave a salute.
”I don’t know from which clan you are from, but it seems that the poor monk has never heard of you before.” Seeing Han Li with such a big grin, the silver-robed monk’s eyes flashed with a brilliant light and asked directly without ceremony.
”It’s not surprising that Master Yuan Zhi doesn’t recognize Mister Han, and it’s also the first time I’ve met a senior monk from the Thunder Sound Sect!” Han Li hemmed and hawed with a lazy smile.
”Master Yuanzhi, this may be the first time you’ve met Scholar Han, but it’s definitely not the first time you’ve heard of Fellow Daoist Han’s reputation.” This Flame Bamboo with a face like a teenager, however, suddenly laughed softly, greatly exceeding other people’s expectations and said this.
Han Li’s face changed slightly, and he immediately turned his head to stare at this person.
Charm Bitter was stunned at his words, but then revealed a thoughtful expression.
”Oh, what does Senior Flame Bamboo mean by this?” The silver-robed monk was also a bit surprised.