Chapter 145: Breakthrough to the third level of Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Technique! With your merits, can you be made a general? [Subscribe]

Zhao Xu's eyes moved, he looked up at Zhao Ning and said:
"I have a suggestion."

"What's your proposal? Tell me about it." Zhao Ning asked with interest.

Zhao Xu blurted out, "I suggest that next spring, your father can come to Shaolin Temple in person to worship the Buddha. Now we can spend ten thousand taels of silver to repair the golden statue of the Bodhisattva in the temple."

"That's a good idea."

Zhao Ning leaned back on the dragon chair, pondering for a moment.

After a pause, Zhao Xu tentatively spoke again:
"Also, I heard from Commander Wang that in the past, many lay disciples of Shaolin would choose to join the Imperial Guards after they had completed their studies and left the mountain."

"But the number of places is limited after all. Father might as well ask Commander Wang to give more places this year. This can also be considered as taking care of Shaolin."

The stronger the Royal Guards are, the better they are at guarding the palace.

Zhao Ning had no reason to refuse, so he agreed immediately:
"Very good, I will leave this matter to you and Commander Wang. You don't need to report it to me again."

After saying this, Zhao Xu did not intend to leave. Instead, he asked His Majesty again:

"I wonder if Father has ever heard of Lin Xuan from Shaolin Temple?"

"Lin Xuan?"

Zhao Ning's expression became serious, and he said:

"I have some impression of him. Last year, a monster with a human face and a lion's body occurred in Kaifeng City. He was the first to discover it and then led the crowd to solve the case. He is a rare talent."

As he spoke, he looked at Zhao Xu with some confusion:
"Xu'er, you have no chance to ask your father about this person, but this time when you escorted the group, did this boy win your favor?"

"More than a favor."

Zhao Xu chuckled, and then praised sincerely:

"If it weren't for this boy's efforts to protect me and his tactfulness, I would have been killed by the Black Fox King long ago."

"Lin Xuan looks like he's only sixteen years old, but his strength is already above Commander Wang."

"According to Commander Wang, Lin Xuan, who has just reached the Yuqi realm, can cultivate the Yuanshen phase that only the strong people in the Lianshen realm can possess, and there are two of them!"

"With his talent and understanding, he will be as powerful as Shaolin's Bodhidharma in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhao Ning of Song Dynasty was invigorated and suddenly said in surprise:

"what?"

"Can he compare to Daruma?!"

The name of Bodhidharma, the founder of Shaolin Temple, is well-known throughout the Central Plains!
As an emperor, Zhao Ning had naturally heard of many of his deeds and legends.

For example, crossing the river with a reed, facing the wall and the shadow of a stone, becoming a Buddha in the flesh, being invulnerable to swords and guns...

Now, Zhao Xu said that he could be on par with Bodhidharma in the future. How could he not be surprised?
You should know that Bodhidharma is a Buddhist saint and a great man of his time.

If the Song Dynasty had such a holy monk in charge now, there is no doubt that the neighboring countries would no longer dare to have any improper thoughts about the Song Dynasty!
"The Buddhist mind may not be comparable, but the strength is comparable!"

Crown Prince Zhao Xu nodded and said with certainty.

These are Commander Wang’s exact words!

Last night, after Zhao Xu returned to the East Palace, Wang Daosen strongly advised him to win over Lin Xuan!

Lin Xuan may not be as strong as the Shaolin abbot at the moment, but if he is given a few years, he will surely soar to great heights!
By then, perhaps no one in the entire Central Plains will be his opponent!
This includes the Black Fox King!

Seeing Zhao Xu's certainty, Emperor Zhao Ning immediately said solemnly:
"If this boy really has the magical power comparable to Bodhidharma in the future, Xu'er, such a person must be used by the court!"

"I understand, son." Zhao Xu responded without hesitation.

After saying this, Song Emperor Zhao Ning's mind was touched, and he asked curiously:

"Hearing what you said, I would like to meet him."

Upon learning that his father wanted to see Lin Xuan, Zhao Xu immediately said:
"Then Lin Xuan should be in Kaifeng Prefecture. It won't be difficult for Father to see him."

"In this case, send someone to Kaifeng Prefecture to convey the order and invite him into the palace." Zhao Ning made the decision very decisively.

soon.

Zhao Ning summoned a personal eunuch and ordered him to go to Kaifeng Prefecture to invite Lin Xuan, the disciple of Abbot Sanzang, to enter the palace.

The eunuch did not dare to delay upon receiving the order, and hurried out of the palace to announce the decree.

……

Kaifeng Mansion.

Lin Xuan was sitting cross-legged in the room, with faint light emitting from the acupoints all over his body, continuously absorbing the essence of heaven and earth.

At this moment, his chest swelled rhythmically and then deflated quickly.

It was as if there were sounds of dragons roaring and elephants roaring inside the body.

This was a sign that his cultivation had improved again.

It turned out that Lin Xuan's "Dragon Elephant Subduing Demons Skill" had unknowingly entered the third level!

In Lin Xuan's opinion, this was probably because he had used two aspects of his soul in succession during the last battle with the Black Fox King.

This allowed him to gradually master this internal martial arts technique and reach perfection.

Naturally, let this Kung Fu successfully break through to the third level!
The improvement of Kung Fu means that Lin Xuan can use more true Qi.

Right now, judging from the strength of the true Qi in his body alone, Lin Xuan estimated that he was beginning to approach the level of a powerful person in the Spirit Refining Realm!

It’s only because your cultivation level hasn’t improved that there’s a lack of “qualitative” change.

……

Kaifeng Mansion.

Flower Hall.

After the morning court session, Tang Fuyin had a rare opportunity to have some time to rest here for tea.

It turned out that he was so worried about Xiaolong and the others a few days ago that he couldn't sleep at all.

I can only relieve the pressure by doing paperwork.

The prince and others returned safely last night, and he finally had a good sleep.

It was just a morning court today, so he simply dealt with the work at hand and then leisurely drank tea and admired the flowers.

However, the pleasant atmosphere was soon broken.

A servant hurried into the hall and reported:
"Report!"

"Your Excellency, someone from the palace has come to deliver an imperial decree!"

"Hurry up!"

Tang Fuyin gave the order.

……

lobby.

Tang Fuyin straightened his clothes and waited for the emperor's order.

Not long after, a eunuch, about 40 years old, with a white face and no beard, came in with eight guards.

Seeing the visitor, Tang Fuyin smiled and greeted him, saying:
"Eunuch Liu!"

"My Lord, how are you?"

The eunuch smiled at Prefect Tang with a gentle attitude.

Then he said in a deep voice:

"Now, in compliance with your majesty's oral order, I summon the Shaolin abbot Sanzang Fangzhang's disciple Lin Xuan to the palace for an audience."

"Oh, His Majesty wants to see Lin Xuan?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Fuyin's face changed slightly.

He was somewhat surprised.

I thought someone from the palace was sent to look for me.

Unexpectedly, it was His Majesty who wanted to see Lin Xuan.

"good."

"Prefect Tang, where is Lin Xuan now?"

"It's in Kaifeng Prefecture."

Although Tang Fuyin didn't know the whole story, he dared not conceal it deliberately because the emperor wanted to see him, so he could only say:

"Please let me go and call him over."

Eunuch Liu said politely, "Thank you for your help."

……

After leaving the flower hall, Tang Fuyin originally wanted to go directly to find Lin Xuan.

But then he thought again and decided to inform Abbot Sanzang first.

So he changed direction and went to where Abbot Sanzang was staying.

Knocked on the door of Abbot Sanzang's house.

As soon as Tang Fuyin entered the room, he said to the old man with a solemn aura in the room:
"Abbot Sanzang, His Majesty wants to summon Lin Xuan. Do you know why?"

"Your Majesty wants to see Lin Xuan?"

Hearing this, Abbot Sanzang frowned slightly, a little surprised.

But thinking about the prince's return to the capital this time, his disciple had made a great contribution and saved the prince at the critical moment.

Most likely, the prince mentioned him to the emperor after returning to the palace.

Perhaps Wang Daosen is behind this...

After thinking it over, Abbot Sanzang felt that the emperor summoning Lin Xuan should not be a bad thing, so he smiled leisurely:
"Since His Majesty wants to see you, the prefect should go and inform Lin Xuan." "Does Abbot Sanzang have a plan in mind?"

Abbot Sanzang looked so calm and didn't seem to be worried about Lin Xuan, which made Governor Tang confused.

Thinking that he couldn't keep Eunuch Liu waiting for too long, he went to find Lin Xuan.

……

in the house.

Lin Xuan was practicing, but the sound of hurried footsteps approaching from far away outside the house made him stop practicing the Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Technique.

"Why did Tang Fuyin come to see me?"

He used his clairvoyance to take a look and saw Prefect Tang, wearing an official robe, standing outside the door. He was stunned.

Thinking of this, he waved his hand and opened the door using the method of controlling Qi.

Immediately, he got off the bed and respectfully asked Tang Fuyin who just came in:

"My Lord, you are here to talk to me about something?"

Tang Fuyin got straight to the point:

"Lin Xuan, the eunuch in the palace has come and said that he has ordered you to enter the palace."

"Your Majesty wishes to see me?"

Hearing this, Lin Xuan was stunned and felt a little absurd.

He was just a common man, but one day he could catch the emperor's attention. It sounded like a fairy tale!
After calming down, Lin Xuan probably guessed some of the reasons.

Let’s not talk about the Zheng Fangpei case for now, he made great contributions.

Take this time in Xuzhou for example, he tried his best to rescue the prince, which can be regarded as a great contribution to the Song Dynasty.

When the emperor learned of his deeds, he inevitably wanted to meet me.

After all, he was just a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old!
Coming back to his senses, Lin Xuan did not act coyly and spoke directly:

"I'm willing to go."

"Please lead the way, Lord Prefect."

Tang Fuyin said neatly:

"it is good!"

"Right now, Eunuch Liu from the palace is waiting in the front hall."

"Just follow me!"

……

After a while, Lin Xuan followed Tang Fuyin to the front hall and met the eunuch Liu he mentioned.

"My name is Lin Xuan, nice to meet you, Eunuch Liu."

Entering the front hall, Lin Xuan bowed to the eunuch who was standing in front of the hall, who was dressed in tea-colored clothes and wearing a red hat.

at the same time.

Eunuch Liu was slightly startled when he saw the tall, graceful, elegant, and high-spirited young man who came in with Prefect Tang.

Following the emperor, he had met many sons of princes and nobles, but none of them could surpass him in temperament!
This kid is extraordinary!

This thought suddenly came to Eunuch Liu's mind.

No wonder he was appreciated by His Majesty and wanted to meet him in person.

In his mind, Eunuch Liu did not put on airs, but smiled and said:
"Young Master Lin is indeed young and has a refreshing temperament."

"Your Majesty is still waiting in the palace. There is no time to lose. Please follow me into the palace, Young Master Lin."

"Thank you, Eunuch Liu."

Lin Xuan said calmly.

After saying that, he waved to Prefect Tang and followed Eunuch Liu out of the mansion.

After leaving Kaifeng Prefecture, the group headed towards the palace.

……

Following Eunuch Liu into the palace, Lin Xuan had a thorough understanding of the magnificence of the imperial palace.

Looking around, you can see green tiles, red roofs, floating green and red buildings, and jade-like pavilions, which are spread out like stars in a criss-cross pattern and are quite neat.

When people look at it, it doesn't feel disorganized, but rather well-arranged.

After passing through many gates and golden palaces, Lin Xuan finally arrived at the Wende Hall.

During this time, he walked for nearly two quarters of an hour.

I saw many eunuchs and palace maids on the road.

All these people walked with their heads down and dared not speak in private.

Come to Wende Hall.

Lin Xuan finally met the current Emperor of Song, Zhao Ning!
Emperor Zhao Ning looked to be approaching fifty years old, with gray hair gradually appearing on his temples.

But Lin Xuan did not sense any sign of old age from him. Instead, he saw a bit of pride on the emperor's bright and majestic face.

It is obvious that this emperor still has quite a lot of years to live.

Now is the time to make great achievements.

Beside the emperor, Lin Xuan also saw Zhao Xu.

That is the crown prince of the current dynasty.

Lin Xuan quickly glanced at the emperor and the prince, not daring to stare at them for too long, and hurried to the front of the hall, neither humble nor arrogant, and saluted:

"I, Lin Xuan, pay my respects to His Majesty and the Crown Prince!"

Emperor Zhao Ning of Song looked him up and down and couldn't help but say:

"Lin Xuan, right?"

"He's younger than I thought."

"I heard from the prince that he didn't lose his life because you rescued him several times on his way back to the capital."

Lin Xuan said modestly:

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. The Crown Prince is endowed with the Purple Qi and has great fortune. I am only following my teacher and doing my best."

Hearing this, Zhao Ning's eyes moved, and he admired Lin Xuan even more:

“Don’t be arrogant or impatient, don’t be conceited or boastful.”

Normally, young men of his age are arrogant and full of youthful vigor.

It is rare to think that Lin Xuan, at such a young age, has already reached the level of Controlling Qi and is still so low-key.

Zhao Ning said to the public:

"Come here, give me a seat!"

The words fell.

Immediately someone brought a chair and placed it in front of the hall.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lin Xuan didn't say anything polite. He bowed to the emperor and then sat down properly with a frank look on his face.

After he sat down, Zhao Ning thought about it and asked casually:
"Lin Xuan, I want to know when you, the Shaolin lay disciples, will leave the mountain?"

"Once you have reached the Qi Yuan realm, you are qualified to become a master."

Although Lin Xuan was curious why the emperor asked this, he still told the truth.

But the emperor's next words made Lin Xuan understand.

"I heard from Commander Wang that your cultivation has reached the level of controlling Qi, and you are invincible under the level of refining the spirit. I think you have already been qualified to become a master?" Zhao Ning asked again in a calm tone, as if chatting with Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan's heart moved, and he replied:

"Your Majesty is right."

"According to the rules, I should be able to go down the mountain."

"To be honest with you, Your Majesty, I am determined to climb to the peak of cultivation. Although I have realized the state of the primordial spirit, it is not complete. There are not many masters in the world who can cultivate the spirit, and Shaolin has two of them."

"So, I thought I could practice better by staying in the sect, so I never thought about going down the mountain."

Zhao Ning suddenly spoke:

"I see……"

This room.

After listening to what Lin Xuan said, Crown Prince Zhao Xu couldn't help but admire this boy's flawless answer.

"Lin Xuan, have you ever thought about what to do after you get down the mountain?"

After a pause, Zhao Ning looked directly at Lin Xuan with his majestic eyes and asked.

"I haven't thought about it carefully yet."

"In that case, why don't you come to my Imperial Guards?"

"I can appoint you as the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards, your position will be second only to Wang Daosen."

"Of course, I can promise that within a year, I will make you the king's commander!"

……

(End of this chapter)