Traveling through the heavens starts from practicing swords in the palace

Chapter 55 The Truth Comes Out

As soon as Zong Ling said this, the shock of everyone present reached its peak.

Since Lin Pingzhi was approached by eight law-enforcing monks during his sword practice today, the things he has encountered can be described as one after another.

From trying to sneak attack and capture Abbot Yuan as a bargaining chip, to going out of the temple to the pass with Yuan Zongming.

From the capture of the commander above the pass city wall to the presence of Putuo in person and even about to attack them.

From Pu Shen's slow start to Zong Ling's self-confession at this moment.

Although it only lasted a few hours, it had already gone through many twists and turns.

And the turning point at this moment is naturally the most unexpected.

Lin Pingzhi never expected that the young monk who called Putuo Old Dog his master would bluntly say that Putuo had instructed him to frame the Lin family.

Everyone looked at Putuo again, wanting to hear what he had to say.

Putuo and Guangming beside him looked at each other, and said in a flat tone:
"Zong Ling, who taught you to say these words, is it Chan Master Pushen?"

"Did he threaten you to tell these lies to frame your master?"

His tone was calm, but his eyes were like steel knives, as if he wanted to dig out the heart of this little monk of Zong Ling with his eyes.

When others looked at him, they thought:
"Look at this situation. If this little monk doesn't respond correctly, even if he is okay on the spot, he will definitely suffer severe retaliation from Master Putuo afterwards."

Zong Ling was stared at by the sharp eyes, but he was not afraid at all. He met his eyes and said loudly:
"No one taught me, but I felt uneasy and confessed."

"Master, monks don't tell lies, let alone using such a vile scheme to frame innocent people?"

"The disciple felt ashamed of my Buddha, so he surrendered himself to the Discipline Academy. I hope you, Master Patriarch, can turn back as soon as possible."

After he finished speaking, Zen Master Liao Yin hummed.

The meaning is naturally that what Zong Ling said is enough.

When Zong Ling heard the old Zen master Yin's word, he retreated back to the original place with great interest.

Although young, his demeanor has the demeanor of an eminent monk.

Waiting for him to return to his original position, Zen Master Pushen said:

"Putuo Zen Master, this sect spirit is the beloved disciple of your direct disciple Guanghui, and can be regarded as your trusted descendant."

"Now that he has come forward to expose and identify you, it can be said that he has killed his family for justice. What else do you have to say?"

Putuo's eyes were sharp, but his tone became more and more calm, saying:
"It would be too childish for a young monk of Zongzi generation to identify them casually and count them."

"Zhan Master Pushen, your Discipline Academy has punished you a lot. Under the coercion of your Discipline Academy, it's not uncommon for this child to slander me instead."

Guangming next to him also said sharply: "That's right. Zong Ling must have been instructed by others, so he deceived his master and exterminated his ancestors, and spit blood on others."

Zen Master Liaoyin spoke again at this time:
"Zen Master Putuo, although Zong Ling admitted that the revelation was your instruction, as you said, it is possible that someone else taught him to do this."

"However, if this matter is true, then Mr. Lin's escort and his family were indeed wronged by our temple."

"The involvement of this matter is too serious. It just so happens that all the eminent monks and deacons of my monastery are present here..."

"According to the old monk's opinion, I will invite Mr. Lin's escort and his family and Zen Master Putuo to go back to the Discipline Academy together."

"Let Zen Master Pushen of the Discipline Academy thoroughly investigate this matter to find out what happened."

"I don't know what Zen masters think?"

What Zen master Liaoyin said is equivalent to asking all Zen masters to express their views.

Immediately, Lin Pingzhi imagined the situation of all directors and major shareholders raising their hands to vote at the shareholders meeting of South Shaolin Temple Co., Ltd.

Abbot Liaoyuan, the former CEO, seemed to have made up his mind not to care about this mess, and was just meditating and chanting scriptures.

Zong Ning said on his behalf: "Abbot Lioyuan never believed that Mr. Lin would steal secret books."

"If all the Zen masters can ensure fairness and justice, and prevent Master Putuo from harming and framing the Lin family at will, then the abbot will naturally agree to go back to the Discipline Academy for a thorough investigation."

Although Zong Ning's seniority is extremely low, he grew up with Abbot Yuan and has the identity of the owner of Baihua Valley.

Therefore, Zen Master Liaoyin nodded slightly, apparently acknowledging that Zong Ning was qualified to vote for Abbot Yuan.

Zen Master Liao Kong, Zen Master Pu Shen, Zen Master Pu Hui and Zen Master Liao Yin came together, and naturally they all agreed with his proposal.

Puci and Puxiang, who were beside Zen Master Putuo, had always been on good terms with Zen Master Putuo, and they had the intention of forming an alliance, but it was difficult to break up the relationship at this time.

Zen Master Puci said: "The little monk Ling Zong didn't tell the truth. How could he let the new abbot go to the Discipline Academy for investigation after listening to his nonsense?"

Zen Master Puxiang also said: "Yes, I think it is enough to let Junior Pu Shen go to the punishment hall of the Discipline Academy to interrogate the sect spirit, and there is no need to bother Zen Master Putuo to make an extra trip."

The two of them naturally objected to Zen Master Yin's proposal.

Although Chan Master Pubei can be regarded as a member of the Putuo school, he is upright, and when he sees something strange, he is not willing to speak against his will like the other two.

Said: "I certainly believe that Zen Master Putuo is a human being, but I also think it's better to find out more about this matter."

"I will not make a statement on this matter, but I will listen to the decisions of the Zen masters."

It counts as an abstention vote.

This move seems to be innocent of both parties, but it is actually the most unwise approach in factional struggles.

No matter which side wins, they will not regard him as one of their own, and will only exclude him in general.

It is equivalent to the possibility that other people have the possibility of winning the bet, but he lost before he made the bet.

Sure enough, Zen Master Putuo glared at him, and said bitterly in his heart:
"I invited you here today to see how close you are to me on weekdays, and I want you to help build momentum and create an atmosphere for me to take over as the abbot."

"I didn't expect you to leave everything at the end of the matter at this moment. Hmph, if you successfully get the position of abbot, let's see how I can deal with you in the future."

So far, all major shareholders of Southern Shaolin Company have expressed their stance.

Chan Master Liao Yin nodded, and said slowly, "It seems that most of you Chan Masters agree with this old monk's proposal."

"In this case, I ask Chan Master Putuo to let the soldiers retreat, and I also invite you to go to the Discipline Academy."

Chan Master Pushen said: "Master Liao Yin, hey, Chan Master Putuo is now a suspect."

"As I told you before I came, it is naturally very wrong for him to take over as the abbot."

"Not only is it inappropriate at this time, it may be even more inappropriate after the matter is investigated."

Hearing what he said, Zen Master Putuo's tone became restless for the first time, and he shouted angrily, "Pushen, what are you bastard talking about!"

Regardless of the demeanor of the eminent monk, he spoke out and cursed.

Zen Master Liaokong, who had been silent all this time, said at this time:

"Putuo Chan Master don't need to get angry. Nephew Pushen's words are not unreasonable. Zong Ling admits that this matter was ordered by you, Zen Master Putuo. Many people have witnessed this matter."

"If you are still allowed to take over the position of abbot, I am afraid that most of the monks in the temple will not accept it."

"I also feel that it is most appropriate to suspend the handover of the abbot and make a decision after the matter is clarified."

As soon as Old Zen Master Liaokong said this, most of the eminent monks of the ordinary generation nodded in agreement.

Zen Master Liaoyin said, "Since everyone thinks so, hey, Zen Master Putuo, I can only wrong you for the time being."

Zen Master Putuo saw that all the eminent monks said so, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help trembling.

These days, he has two things on his mind.

The first is to take over as abbot, and the second is to obtain the sword manual to ward off evil spirits.

The former allows him to hold great power and become the leader of the Southern Great Temple.

The latter allows him and his extremely talented apprentice Guangming to practice invincible swordsmanship.

When the time comes, he is confident that with his great talent and martial arts power, he will definitely be able to lead the South Shaolin Temple to dominate the martial arts world.

At that time, not to mention replacing Songshan Shaolin Temple as the largest martial arts sect, but to subdue the Five Sacred Sword Sect and punish the demon sect, what difficulty will there be?
And these two things are naturally more important for the abbot.

After becoming the abbot, all the affairs of the temple are in the hands of him. Isn't that one hand covering the sky and turning the clouds and rain?

So after the old abbot Liaoyuan gave up his position as abbot, Putuo felt relieved and dared to blatantly frame the Lin family.

Although the Disciplinary Academy was in charge of Pushen, who was against him, but as long as he was in the position of abbot, it was naturally not a big problem.

In any case, he never expected that these eminent monks in the temple would gather to oppose him at this most important juncture.

And what Zen Master Liaoyin just said in a final word is to deprive him of the qualification to take over as the abbot.

Although it is said that he is only temporarily disqualified from taking over.

But he knew in his heart that if he was excluded at this time, he would never have a chance to make a comeback in the future.

Putuo was sweating profusely. Unexpectedly, after all the tricks were exhausted, this was the situation in the end.

Guang Ming who was beside him suddenly said: "The palm method of eliminating demons is definitely impossible for Zong Ling to be ordered by my master to be placed in the guest room of the head of Lin's bodyguard."

"Because I put the cheat book in, I did it myself, and it has absolutely nothing to do with my master."

(End of this chapter)