Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 7 Daozang and Fat Tiger

A wider world...

Master Yang is undoubtedly a good teacher.

Just a few words made Ji Jingqiu's heart surge and he began to dream the beautiful dreams he had never dared to have before.

The martial arts in this world are not simple, and any ordinary person can realize this from the news.

But in the past, Ji Jingqiu had difficulty even staying alive, so how could he have the leisure to fantasize about the Federation's martial arts system that could only be practiced at the age of sixteen?

It was not until early this morning that Mr. Mu told him that martial arts could save his life.

Now, Master Yang has directly and clearly pointed out two paths for him.

Two ways to completely get rid of the evil poison disease!

"Master Yang, why does one have to be sixteen years old to practice federal martial arts?" Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked.

"There are many influencing factors, for example, the current pile training has a significant effect and is extremely powerful.

In ancient times, this was considered a first-rate evil magic skill. It only brought temporary relief but harmed the body and mind. The faster one practiced, the faster one died.

Since it is a magical skill, it naturally has certain requirements for the body. Sixteen years old is the bottom line for basically complete development. If you are younger, something will go wrong halfway through the practice.

But the most crucial factor is the influence from the spiritual ocean."

Master Yang gave a brief account.

Ji Jingqiu was shocked. Are the current Zhuanggong the evil quick-acting magic skills from the novels? !
Aren’t you afraid of practicing to death?

"Is it because people nowadays have stronger physical fitness than in ancient times that they practice magic skills?" he asked tentatively.

He didn't feel that he was any better off now than in his previous life.

Is it that I am hindering the evolution of mankind?

"Silly boy, it's medical technology." Old Master Yang laughed, "The secret medicine of martial arts nowadays is comparable to holy medicine in ancient times, which is enough to make up for the damage caused by standing practice."

"Then what is the factor of the spiritual ocean?" Ji Jingqiu asked puzzledly.

The old pavilion master Yang said seriously, "Don't try to explore this question yet. Have you already ignited the fire in your heart?"

He quickly realized that Ji Jingqiu lacked basic knowledge of martial arts, so he described to him in detail the possible scenarios that might occur when igniting the fire in his heart.

This instantly reminded Ji Jingqiu of the flame that he had seen burning in the darkness before, and he nodded quickly.

Master Yang looked as if he had expected it!
He warned:

“The mind ocean is also known as the mind wilderness, and it is extremely dangerous!

Don’t try anything before you have completely constructed the visualization map! Otherwise, you will most likely get lost in it and never come back, becoming a vegetable forever! "

Ji Jingqiu immediately became alert, nodded seriously, and asked again:

"Then what counts as a complete visualization?"

Master Yang gestured for him to look at the visualization diagram behind him and said:

“To practice visualization, one must first enter a state of concentration. After entering this state, one can then try to construct the spiritual form of the visualization image in the inner world.

For example, in our martial arts school’s “Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife” painting, we first climb a mountain, build a mountain peak in the interior scene, and then climb the mountain. Bamboo forests rustle on both sides of the road, and a tiger roar can be heard faintly from the top of the mountain...

The last step is to build the evil tiger on the top of the mountain, from the form to the spirit, both are indispensable. When everything is ready, you must subdue the evil tiger in your heart, let the evil tiger escort you and be driven by you.

At this point, the visualization method is considered to be fully developed. You can use it as an anchor to explore the ocean of your mind."

Ji Jingqiu looked at the visualization picture and was amazed again. This painting was so good that the shape of the evil tiger was clearly outlined with just a few strokes.

It seems that at first sight, it is deeply imprinted in my mind and can never be forgotten.

"Master Yang, can I practice the visualization diagram more often?"

"Of course you can, but it's very time-consuming. Do you know how long it took me to practice the [Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram] from the beginning to the completion?"

"how long?"

"Five whole years!"

"So long?" Ji Jingqiu blurted out.

"Actually it's not bad."

The old owner Yang smiled, with some reserve and pride.

“After all, the [Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram] in our martial arts school is a middle-level visualization method, and the upper limit of cultivation is to the state of stable concentration.

Moreover, during these five years, I have not only practiced visualization, but also strengthened my body."

"And if it were you..."

He pondered for a moment and said solemnly:

"Maybe half a year will be enough! You have already achieved the state of meditation at the age of sixteen. Your talent far exceeds that of mine!"

Ji Jingqiu stared at the picture of a hungry tiger holding a knife on the wall and didn't dare to say a word.

Master Yang looked at the sky and said, "It's getting late today, so I'll stop here. Come to the martial arts hall tomorrow and I'll teach you how to practice standing meditation myself."

"Thank you, Master Yang!"

Finally, Master Yang gave instructions: "You want to use visualization to avoid worldly sufferings, that's fine, but don't continue to build visualization maps."

“Students understand.”

After Ji Jingqiu left, Master Yang asked Yang Yao to come into the house.

Soon, Yang Yao's loud voice was heard.

"Master, do you want to change the medicine?"

Yang Yan said unhappily, "Why change the medicine? You know how serious my injury is."

Yang Yao closed the door and said jokingly, "It's a good thing you thought of pretending to be injured."

"If you don't get hurt, how will those big shots remember you?"

Yang Yan slowly stood up and put away the "Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Picture".
“Besides, I haven’t been fishing for a long time.

This time a key step in their plan has been disrupted, and these beasts will certainly not let it go.

If you want to seek revenge on me, now is the best time."

Hearing him say this, Yang Yao's expression became serious.

No wonder the master told them not to go out casually in the past two days.

As Yang Yan's adopted son, Yang Yao knew very well that his master came to Tai'an City three years ago to open a martial arts school in order to attack the Supreme True Buddha Sect!
"Why would the Supreme Buddha Sect target Tai'an City?" Yang Yao frowned and asked, "Let alone Tai'an City, even the entire East 3 Brilliant Star, there is nothing worth their attention, right?"

"Don't forget, this was once Ji Shuai's former residence." Yang Yan said meaningfully.

Yang Yao shook his head: "How many years ago was that? The main branch of the Ji family moved away thousands of years ago. This planet has long been in decline."

He suddenly thought of something and asked in surprise, "Are they here because of the rumor about the 'Taoist Canon'? What a joke, if there really was a 'Taoist Canon' left by Ji Shuai, would it be their turn? How could it have been missed until now?"

A few decades ago, a rumor spread from somewhere that before Ji Shuai passed away, he left a "Daoist Canon" in his former residence for the right person.

This rumor went viral for no apparent reason.

Mysterious and without basis.

But after all, it involved a legendary figure, so it still attracted many people to rush to Dong 3 Huangxing to join in the fun.

Of course, this rumor was finally identified as a "conspiracy" by the Dongsanhuangxing Culture and Tourism Bureau.

"Maybe they have their own opinions." Yang Yan said nonchalantly, "I have already had a secret talk with the people from the Public Security Bureau and the Security Bureau.

I asked them, if I was not there that day, what kind of situation would Tai'an City face next?
Following this line of thought, it is not difficult to infer what they want to do. "

Yang Yao couldn't help but be horrified when he heard this.

The Supreme True Buddha Sect is an illegal organization and underground society that has been targeted by federal officials.

Not long ago, at a martial arts competition in Tai'an City, the [Supreme True Buddha Sect] teamed up with several lower-level gangs and launched a suicide attack, targeting the special guests invited by the martial arts competition - the big shots of Tai'an City.

If it weren't for the master's bold move, whose strength far exceeded the outside world's expectations, the other party might have succeeded this time.

By then, Tai'an City will inevitably be in chaos, and many departments will need a major reshuffle of their leaders.

And according to Master's thinking, this is the situation the other party wants to create.

But if they just wanted to disrupt the situation in Tai'an City, it would be fine.

But what if it’s for the latter?

Doesn’t this mean that their layout has already penetrated into the core of various departments in Tai’an City?
Those deputies who have hopes of being promoted or succeeding to the position may have connections with the Supreme True Buddha Sect!

"Just wait, there will be a lot of excitement in Tai'an City."

Yang Yan's tone was very casual. After all, this matter was a headache for the bureaucrats.

He then said, "By the way, starting tomorrow, I will personally teach Qiu. Um... let's also include the two little guys Zhang and Luo. After receiving so many benefits, we must give them some special treatment."

Aqiu?

Yang Yao sighed in his heart and asked:
"They will start with the standing meditation tomorrow, right? Will you lead them personally?"

But he didn't dwell on this topic too much.

The master actually saved him a lot of trouble by doing it himself.

Just remembering that when he left the room, Ji Jingqiu was still in a state of meditation, Yang Yao couldn't help but ask curiously:
"The boy that Sister Mei sent over here, is so talented that he's even attracted to you?"

Yang Yan suddenly glanced at him with a look of disgust, which made Yang Yao look puzzled and confused, wondering what had suddenly happened to his master.

Yang Yan left with a sigh, and only sighed:
"Ah Qiu has entered into a state of meditation on his own, and has ignited the fire in his heart, waiting for the Dragon Gate to open on its own in the future."

Yang Yao’s expression froze.

He had already entered into a state of meditation at the age of sixteen, and had also ignited the fire in his heart? !
The Gate of Heaven, also known as Dragon Gate.

In the body-building period, in order to break through the five limits, he wasted a whole year just opening the dragon gate!
Before Ji Jingqiu officially started practicing, he had already ignited the fire in his heart. He was only waiting for his meridians to be opened and the Dragon Gate could be opened at any time.

If you want to ignite the fire in your heart, you can either use a soft approach or a hard approach.

If you use soft words, you should pay attention to fate, just like Ji Jingqiu, who ignited it completely without reason when he entered into meditation for the first time; if you use hard words, you must visualize the great success, enter the ocean of mind, and ignite it forcefully. Yang Yao sighed in his heart.

Spiritual practice is too difficult. He started practicing the [Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram] three years ago. If he wants to achieve great success, he estimates that he will have to endure another year.

Wait, that's not right...

If I could calculate all the results, I would be able to master the [Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram] in just over four years, which would have surpassed my master's level.

Why does he despise himself? !

……

……

Night falls.

One after another, the street lamps inserted between the sycamore trees lit up one after another.

The snack street is shrouded in a bustling atmosphere, and the aroma of cumin lamb skewers wafts through the streets.

"Mr. Li, this mistake is not our Skull and Bones Society's fault..."

The man in a suit and tie with a skull tattooed on his neck felt very uncomfortable.

The fierceness and ferocity in his brows in the past had turned into urgency and panic as he tried hard to explain for the person in front of him.

He was a man with a crew cut, sitting at a roadside stall, and very carefully added three drops of vinegar to the plain noodles which only had a few vegetable leaves.

His skin was sickly pale and bloodless, and even when he was smiling, he gave people a chilling feeling.

And in the eyes of the tattooed man, it was even more creepy.

The man in front of him was called Li Buyi, from the Supreme True Buddha Sect. He killed people like grass, and his methods were so cruel that even he was frightened.

"The master of Yangyan Martial Arts School has been hiding his strength for three years! They are just like... just like..."

The tattooed man's Adam's apple moved and he stammered as he tried to defend himself, but his mind was a mess and he had forgotten most of the words he had prepared.

"It's like they were specifically designed to ambush us."

Li Buyi reminded kindly.

"Right, right, right!" the tattooed man said excitedly, "Our people have tried to challenge them three times in the past three years. The old owner tried twice, but in the end they were only rated as Level Three, a wandering god!
This is totally illogical! To recruit more people, martial arts masters must show their strength. Only those with high strength will have more people coming to learn from them! But they...

They actually hide their strength! This is not normal!"

Li Buyi stirred the noodles and said thoughtfully, "Could it be that your people are too weak, so they failed to test the opponent's true strength?"

The tattooed man said quickly: "Before this operation, this old man's certification level in the Tai'an City Martial Arts Association was also wandering! This old man is deliberately hiding his strength!"

Li Buyi nodded and said regretfully: "This operation, which was planned for half a year, still failed. President Wang, can you organize a second raid?"

The tattooed man smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Li, we have been under a joint attack by the Public Security Bureau and the Security Bureau these days. The gang has suffered terrible losses. It is impossible to organize a second raid in a short period of time."

Li Buyi slurped a mouthful of plain noodles and frowned.

Why is this vinegar so sour?
His mood suddenly turned gloomy, and he looked up at the tattooed man unkindly:
"Then what use do I have for you?"

The tattooed man whispered hurriedly: "We have an agreement on cooperation with your clan..."

"How about this." Li Buyi interrupted him, "I'm about to break through the [receiving offerings] level. I'd like to trouble your gang to be my angel investor and help me develop 100 believers to offer offerings."

The tattooed man's expression changed, with surprise mixed with fear.

The internal hierarchy of the Supreme True Buddha Sect is extremely strict, and it has its own set of promotion ranks.

From a shallow believer, to a devout believer, and then to a core member who possesses a certain status, or title.

Li Buyi's title is [Blood Arhat], which means he belongs to the Arhat level and is considered to be in the upper-middle level in the Supreme True Buddha Sect.

Shallow believers and devout believers correspond to body building and true seeds respectively.

There are three levels of Arhat: Killing the enemy, No birth and Accepting offerings, which correspond to the third to fifth realms of martial arts.
Receiving offerings is the highest rank of Arhat.

Li Buyi was about to break through [Receiving Supply], which meant that he was now at the fourth level of martial arts, at the same level as the owner of Yangyan Martial Arts School, and not far from the fifth level.

As an ally, the tattooed man naturally hopes that Li Buyi will become stronger.

Once Li Buyi breaks through the fifth realm and forges the mind realm, that old Pavilion Master Yang can be destroyed in a snap!

In the entire Tai'an city, there is no one who can rival him!

but……

The offerings received by the Supreme True Buddha Sect are extremely evil and strange.

The so-called receiving offerings means that they need to accept spiritual offerings from others.

The worshipper is also called "blood, flesh and incense candle".

All your energy, spirit and vitality will become nourishment for the recipient.

One hundred means one hundred lives.

These lower-level gang members are already scumbags, with several lives on their hands, but they can easily take a hundred lives, and still drain their energy and spirit in the most cruel way...

The tattooed man broke out in a cold sweat, and for the first time, he felt regretful.

"Mr. Li, aren't a hundred people too many..."

Li Buyi smiled and said, "I heard that Lao Meng and his team got a lot of investment from President Wang. How come it's too much for me?"

The tattooed man smiled bitterly.

Lao Meng and others mentioned by Li Buyi were also members of the Supreme True Buddha Sect at the Arhat level. In the action not long ago, they were beaten to death on the spot by the owner of Yangyan Martial Arts School.

Those people were only at the first stage of the Arhat hierarchy, equivalent to the third realm of martial arts. Even if there were requirements, it would only be a few lives, so they just used homeless people to make up the numbers.

But now there are 100 at the beginning...

Li Buyi put down his chopsticks, wiped the corners of his mouth, and said slowly:

"President Wang, the mission from above must be completed. It's an iron order.

I have been thinking about it for the past few days and found that my strength is still too weak, so I am ready to fight hard. I hope President Wang will not hinder my path to becoming a Buddha, otherwise I will..."

The sound stopped suddenly.

Li Buyi's gaze suddenly fell on a young man who was walking by.

His eyes were full of infatuation and surprise.

He watched the young man eat all the way from the street level to the end of the alley, and finally disappear from his sight. It took him a long time to come back to his senses.

A surprised and crazy smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Such a deep Zen feeling...

Such a strong Buddhist affinity...

This is a top-grade unpolished jade! A future Buddha!
This child has a connection with Buddha!

……

After having dinner at the snack street, Ji Jingqiu returned home, washed up and went back to his room.

He hung the [Visualization Diagram of the Fiery House of Buddha] on the opposite wall, then sat on the bed, adjusting his body, breathing, and thoughts.

After a moment, he slowly entered a state of meditation.

The mind returns to the pure land.

The small Bodhi tree, casting clear light, swayed gently, as if greeting him.

In addition, there is a new tenant in this small place which already has limited space.

Looking at the tiger cub lying on the ground with its belly exposed and acting cute, Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but stretch out his sinful hand.

Rub it!
Although it is a world of the mind, the real yuppie people who can feel it are probably all felines, and the feeling of pulling them up is almost the same as that of a cat.

"This isn't skinny... Where's your knife?"

Ji Jingqiu muttered to himself as he rubbed the chubby tiger cub with his hands. He felt that this thing had nothing to do with "hungry tiger" or "evil tiger" and should be called a fat tiger.

Hearing Ji Jingqiu's question, the tiger cub blinked his wet eyes, which were very clear, without any wisdom in them.

Previously, Master Yang praised him as a genius, saying that he would be able to master the [Diagram of the Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife] within half a year.

But in fact, he just took a look, and a tiger cub appeared in the inner world.

This is obviously different from the process described by Master Yang.

There is no mountain climbing, no rustling bamboo forest, no vicious tiger with a knife in its mouth, only a cute tiger cub.

After sucking Fat Tiger for a while, Ji Jingqiu looked up.

The world outside the Pure Land was still blood red, and the whole world was sinking in a sea of ​​fire.

He originally wanted to confirm his current state based on Master Yang's words.

But now I find it difficult.

Which step should I take?
I can’t tell the difference…I can’t tell the difference at all!

His way of visualization is obviously different from others.

According to Master Yang's standards, constructing the divine form and then subduing the evil tiger is considered the successful visualization method.

Now, can I say that I have subdued the evil tiger and made it obey me, and completed the [Diagram of the Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife]?
Ji Jingqiu lowered his head.

Between his legs, the tiger cub showed his joy and closeness, rolling around on him without any defense.

Ji Jingqiu quickly dismissed this unreliable idea.

I don't know if this thing has been weaned.

Even if he really drives himself, his only ability at the moment is to act cute.

He couldn't help but rub the furry tiger's head again.

It feels so good!

(End of this chapter)