LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 912 - 913: I have Huazi, I’m not selling, I’m just playing
Chapter 912: Chapter 913: I have Huazi, I’m not selling, I’m just playing
At the same time, Li Xiaobai ran a circle around the large grave but failed to notice anything out of the ordinary. The map only detailed the internal structure of the tomb; from the exterior, not much could be discerned. There was only one entrance that was clearly visible, a pity that it had already been sealed off by the monks from the Buddhist Sect.
However, even after circling the area extensively, he still hadn’t spotted the imposter.
“Xiao Lao Di said the grave would not open until ten days from now, and that’s probably true. There’s no reason for him to lie to me about that. Coincidentally, Master Wuhu is about to give a sermon on Buddhist Law, so why not take a listen first and then try my luck again?”
Li Xiaobai muttered to himself, and with a flash of golden light at his feet, he unceremoniously hoisted up Hu Meizi and sprinted a hundred miles, disappearing without a trace in an instant.
The Buddha Country is vast, lying at the heart of the Mainland, occupying almost two-thirds of the Western Continent. Especially remarkable is the towering statue of the Buddha exuding an extraordinary aura, in front of which all evil seems unable to hide. If a lesser demon head were to come here, they might be destabilized by the righteous energy washing over them.
Gaining entrance to the Buddha Country isn’t subject to any particular conditions, but its temples uphold a rigorous management system, interlinked at every level. To enter any temple, one must possess a letter of recommendation from another, serving as both a passport and proof of newcomers, facilitating administration and preventing the entry of criminals. Without it, navigating the Buddha Country would be incredibly difficult.
For Li Xiaobai, acquiring such a letter was not a challenge; after knocking out a few foreign cultivators on the roadside, he managed to secure two.
The boundary line separating the Buddha Country from the regions around it is quite distinct. One can clearly see the verdant mountains and waters within, hear the birds and smell the flowers, all bathed in a sacred and peaceful glow. Even a common stone here has a translucent sheen and exceptional quality. By comparison, the land under their feet seemed pale and lackluster, as though it were part of a black and white world.
“It must be because it is constantly nourished by the dense Immortal Yuan Power and the Power of Faith that the land here is so pure and concentrated, making it an extraordinary treasure,”
Li Xiaobai remarked wistfully.
“Indeed. It is said that the original Buddha used Great Divine Power to demarcate this Blessed Land of Cave Heaven. The Immortal Yuan here is innately denser than other places, and with the accumulation of the Power of Faith, it has transformed the Buddha Country into a true Blessed Land of Cave Heaven. Even ordinary citizens residing here could live longer, let alone cultivators.”
“If only my Five Poison Cult could create such a Blessed Land,”
Hu Meizi’s eyes were filled with longing, and it was clear that cultivating in such a land would undoubtedly accelerate progress by several times, and rapid increase in power was inevitable.
“Hehe, you could always shave your head and become a nun. I believe the Buddhist Sect would welcome you with open arms,”
Li Xiaobai teased, glancing at her head—round and smooth, perfectly suited for a Bald Donkey.
“Nonsense!”
“I’m naturally beautiful; I’d never become a Bald Donkey!”
Hu Meizi retorted indignantly as they stepped into the Buddha Country. A gentle spring breeze caressed them, nourishing every inch of their skin, and Li Xiaobai couldn’t help but hum contentedly, shuddering in comfort.
Goodness, this treasure land is incredibly powerful. Just standing here brings a feeling of spiritual ascension. If one were to cultivate here, wouldn’t that be ecstatically soaring?
“Elder Liu, I remember my elder sister teacher had warned that once we are within the Buddha Country, we mustn’t indulge too much, or else we won’t be able to leave,”
“Don’t be deceived by the comfort here. This dense Immortal Yuan Power is mixed with a significant amount of the Power of Faith. If you succumb to it, you might inadvertently get converted and become a follower of the Buddhist Sect, and you’ll never be able to leave the Buddha Country in this lifetime.”
Hu Meizi timely reminded from the side. She, too, was enjoying the ambiance, but remembering her sister teacher’s admonition, she immediately snapped back to reality.
“So that’s how it is, no wonder people say that within the Buddha Country, taking one wrong step can lead to eternal doom, and there’s also such a trap!”
Li Xiaobai nodded. The Buddhist Sect was cunning enough—what kind of cultivator could resist such temptation? Even if they resisted temporarily, could they still hold out after living here for a year or half a year?
Perhaps by then, they would have become completely devoted followers of the Buddhist Sect, wouldn’t they?
The rate of conversion was indeed terrifying, and the critical point was that you couldn’t blame them, after all, they had done nothing—it was the cultivators who insisted on staying and not leaving. In the end, when they became followers of the Buddhist Sect, no one could criticize. Perhaps this was what made the Buddhist Sect so frightening.
Li Xiaobai smacked his lips internally, took out a Huazi and put it in his mouth, and lit it, puffing out clouds of smoke.
“Elder Liu, what is that in your mouth?”
Hu Meizi caught a whiff of the smoke and couldn’t help but widen her eyes. She had only smelled it once, and it made her feel as if her whole being was about to ascend—it was a sublimation different from the Power of Faith. While in the Buddha Country, she always felt a hazy sense of intoxication, but after smelling the Huazi, she snapped to clarity. Her organs felt cleansed, and even doubts about her Cultivation Technique seemed to be effortlessly resolved.
What a treasure, it was really miraculous!
“Here, have a Huazi to steady your nerves.”
Li Xiaobai tossed her a Huazi. Hu Meizi slightly parted her red lips and, unable to wait, held it in her mouth. Copying Li Xiaobai, she lit it up and took a small puff, exhaling smoke with an expression of utmost pleasure.
“This… this is a true treasure!”
“This Huazi can actually clear the side effects of the Power of Faith. With such an item at hand, why worry about being assimilated by the Power of Faith from the Western Continent?”
“Elder Liu, where did you get such a wonderful thing?”
Hu Meizi’s eyes were filled with shock, her heart stirred by tumultuous waves. Such a small item possessed such amazing effects—not only significantly enhancing a cultivator’s insight and understanding the true essence of their Cultivation Techniques, but it also blocked the encroachment of the Buddhist Law’s Power of Faith. This treasure was divine!
“Just something I smoke for fun.”
Li Xiaobai looked as if he saw nothing out of the ordinary.
“Elder, if the Huazi were to spread, it would surely cause a huge uproar in the Central Origin Realm. Let’s not discuss the enhancement of insight for now, just the ability to awaken people from the Power of Faith would be enough to change the structure of the Western Continent. If the followers all took a puff and woke up, I’m afraid at least one-third of them would leave!”
Hu Meizi seriously analyzed. There indeed were true believers in the Buddhist Sect, but the number of false believers was countless. Many cultivators developed a yearning for the Buddhist Sect due to being assimilated by the Power of Faith, a common occurrence.
But if everyone had a Huazi, that would be a different story. Free from the control of the Power of Faith, their consciousness clear, a large number of cultivators would depart. The Buddhist Sect would be deeply affected when people left, and the consequences would be unimaginable.
“Elder Liu, do you sell these Huazis? I can decide for the Five Poison Cult—we’d like to place an order for ten thousand, how about that?”
Hu Meizi couldn’t help but say this. The item was too tempting, and what was most crucial was that Li Xiaobai really kept taking out one Huazi after another to smoke, as if they cost nothing, which made her heart ache.
Lost in her thoughts, she saw Li Xiaobai take out another Huazi, light it, and with a small puff and a cloud of smoke, he said indifferently, “I have plenty of Huazis, but I don’t sell them. They’re just for fun!”