Chapter 186: Fellow disciples killed each other, and finally met the eldest brother Shao Tan, you are as stupid as Sanzang!

"You go?"

Gongjin was stunned, a little confused.

With Lin Xuan's current reputation, Shao Tan must have heard of him.

Understand that his strength is comparable to that of a spirit cultivator.

In this case, he still didn't dare to show his head.

Suddenly, Gong Jin had an idea in his mind. He looked at the handsome young man in front of him in amazement and asked with a suspicious tone:
"You...you haven't mastered the Shadow-Snatching Divine Art, have you?"

“A small gain.”

Lin Xuan smiled slightly.

Hearing this, Gongjin immediately sneered.

Based on his understanding of Lin Xuan, this kid said he had made some small gains, but it is possible that he has already practiced to perfection in secret!
Three days ago, Gong Jin still remembered that Lin Xuan asked him about the method of Shadow-Snatching Magic.

But he had never learned it, so he asked Lin Xuan to go to Huashen Kiln to find Zen Master Jueyuan.

Who would have thought that only three days had passed.

Does he dare to deal with Shao Tan?

And the method he used was the Shadow-stealing Magic!
Although Gong Jin didn't know Shao Tan's specific strength, he understood one thing.

He was able to surpass Junior Brother Sanzang in the Shadow-Snatching Skill, which showed that he had mastered this skill to a very high level!

Thinking of this, Gongjin became worried again.

He warned:

"Lin Xuan, Master Uncle has to remind you that Shao Tan should not be underestimated!"

Lin Xuan said confidently:
"Don't worry, Uncle Master, I have the confidence to beat him!"

His confidence comes from the two great spiritual forms of the Sky-supporting White Jade Elephant and the Sky-supporting Eight-Metaphor Dragon!
Lin Xuan didn't believe that Shao Tan's condensed soul could compare to his!
Gong Jin didn't say anything more. He glanced at Lin Xuan and said solemnly:

"Then you should get up immediately and go down the mountain with Madam Cheng."

Lin Xuan nodded, and suddenly said:
"Uncle Master, I have another request."

Before Lin Xuan could say anything, Gong Jin knew it well and said:

"Okay, let Tang Xiaolong and the other two go with you."

"Thank you, uncle."

Lin Xuan cupped his hands.

Tang Xiaolong and the other two must be very happy now...

Immediately, he said to the woman beside him:

"Mrs. Cheng, please wait at the temple gate first. I'll go back and pack up and come right back."

Mrs. Cheng nodded.

After Lin Xuan finished speaking, he walked straight out of the Dharma Academy.

……

With a quick glance, he discovered that Tang Xiaolong and the other two were in the Sutra Repository.

It turned out that ever since the three of them had reached the bottleneck of half-step Qi control, they had been to the Sutra Library quite often.

I spend most of my time reading the explanations and insights of Shaolin predecessors on some advanced martial arts to verify what I have learned.

From Qi Yuan to Yu Qi, it can also be regarded as a sublimation of "quality", although it is not as good as from Yu Qi to refining the spirit.

However, even in the martial world, it is rare to find a master who has reached the Yu Qi realm.

Has the qualifications to establish a school of thought.

Therefore, you must understand the path of cultivation you want to take.

This room.

Lin Xuan had just finished greeting the elder guarding the pavilion when Hua Xiaolan heard a familiar voice behind her and turned to look at him:
"Brother, why are you here in the Sutra Library?"

In Hua Xiaolan's opinion, her senior brother's character and Buddhist knowledge are no worse than those of some elders.

There is no need to come to the Sutra Repository.

at the same time.

Tang Xiaolong and Chen Xiaohu also looked at Lin Xuan in surprise.

As far as they knew, the senior brother had not been to the Sutra Repository for quite some time.

Lin Xuan smiled:
"I came here, naturally, to look for you."

He further explained:
"Master is in trouble. Uncle Master asked me to go down the mountain to deal with Shao Tan. Are you willing to come with me?"

Hearing this, the three of them were delighted and agreed without thinking:

"Yes, yes!"

But when they came to their senses and learned that Abbot Sanzang was in trouble, the three of them looked worried and said:
"what?!"

"Something happened to the master. What happened to him?"

"Could it be that he was injured by Shao Tan?"

"That's impossible. With Master's strength, how could he be injured..."

Thinking that Madam Cheng was still waiting for him, Lin Xuan did not explain too much, but instructed the three people:

"Everyone, go back and pack your things first. We're going down the mountain soon. We can discuss any issues on the way."

"Ok."

The three of them answered helplessly.

But the visibly dimmed expression on his face.

After the three people left.

The elder guarding the pavilion suddenly asked him:
"Lin Xuan, what happened to the abbot?"

Lin Xuan said: "Master's shadow was taken away by Shao Tan."

The elder guarding the pavilion is older than Abbot Sanzang.

In Lin Xuan's opinion, he must know about Shao Tan.

So, he chose to speak frankly.

Hearing this, the elder guarding the pavilion showed a trace of worry on his face:

"That's bad. Shao Tan is narrow-minded and vindictive. Abbot Sanzang expelled him from the sect that year, so he must have been resentful. Now that Abbot Sanzang has fallen into his hands, I'm afraid he will end up in trouble."

Lin Xuan patted his chest and promised:
"Don't worry, Elder. I can definitely rescue Master with my help."

The elder guarding the pavilion smiled and said:
"If someone else said this, I wouldn't believe it, but you, Lin Xuan? It's different!"

……

Out of the Sutra Repository.

Lin Xuan went back to the dormitory to get some clothes, then went to the gate of Shaolin Temple with Tang Xiaolong, Chen Xiaohu, and Hua Xiaolan to meet Mrs. Cheng.

After all, Mrs. Cheng was a female member of the family, and everyone was a Buddhist disciple, so they did not ride in the same car.

Instead, he led a few horses out of the stable.

Then, everyone rode at full speed to Zhongmu County.

On the way, Lin Xuan also explained to Tang Xiaolong and the other two how Abbot Sanzang was murdered.

Particular emphasis was placed on the Shadow-stealing Magical Art.

Hearing this, Tang Xiaolong said thoughtfully:

"So, Shao Tan defeated the master using the Shadow-Snatching Divine Art?"

Hua Xiaolan frowned slightly. She grasped the crux of the problem and retorted:
"How is that possible? Didn't Madam Cheng say that she saw Shao Tan's shadow being defeated by the master, and then she chased him out, and then her body floated up?"

"In my opinion, Shao Tan must have cheated, otherwise the master wouldn't have been killed!"

After listening to this, Lin Xuan nodded and said:

"Xiaolan's analysis makes sense."

It seems that he has to be careful when he turns around and confronts Shao Tan!

Chen Xiaohu looked at the picturesque autumn scenery along the way and suddenly said in a serious tone:

"Brother, are you sure you can handle Shao Tan?"

Lin Xuan said confidently: "I am sure. I have been practicing the Shadow-Snatching Divine Art in seclusion these few days and have gained a lot."

Thinking about the cheating that everyone was talking about just now, Lin Xuan looked at Hua Xiaolan, who had the best Qinggong among the three, and said seriously:
"Xiao Lan, if Shao Tan can't defeat me, I will definitely chase him. You must catch up with him and find out where Shao Tan is hiding!"

"I will, brother."

Hua Xiaolan responded in all respects.

Tang Xiaolong and Chen Xiaohu also looked much more solemn.

……

Two hours later.

Lin Xuan and his party arrived in Zhongmou County with Mrs. Cheng.

As soon as they arrived in Zhongmu County, they went straight to Futeng Inn.

It was decided to bring Abbot Sanzang's body back to Cheng Mansion and take good care of it.

After all, Mrs. Cheng is the mother of the family and has her own opinions.

Before going to Shaolin, he asked the guards in the mansion to keep an eye on the body of Abbot Sanzang at the Futeng Inn.

Therefore, when Lin Xuan and other four arrived, the body of Abbot Sanzang was still intact.

But now a new problem arises.

So how to send the master's body back to Cheng Mansion?

You can't carry someone in the broad daylight, right?
What's more, Abbot Sanzang was wearing a cassock, which made him too conspicuous in the crowd, and it was impossible for him to keep a low profile.

Mrs. Cheng thought for a moment and suggested:

"How about letting Abbot Sanzang take my carriage back?"

"That's a good idea."

Hua Xiaolan thinks Mrs. Cheng’s method is feasible.

"What do you think, brother?"

But she still needs to seek Lin Xuan's opinion.

Unexpectedly, when Lin Xuan heard this, he simply shook his head and refused.

He didn't agree.

"Why, do you think it's inappropriate, brother?"

The person who spoke was Tang Xiaolong.

Lin Xuandao:
"It's not that it's inappropriate, but I think we don't need to go through so much trouble."

"trouble?"

Tang Xiaolong frowned slightly, somewhat confused.

Isn't it easy to send the master to Cheng's house and let him ride in Mrs. Cheng's carriage?
Where's the trouble?

Seeing the confused looks of the few people, Lin Xuan said patiently:

"Brother, what I mean is that it is good to leave the master in the inn. There is no need to send him to Cheng Mansion."

"Shao Tan defeated Abbot Sanzang last night. He must have time to turn back and attack Madam Cheng."

"But he didn't. Guess why?"

Hearing this, Mrs. Cheng trembled and glanced at her own shadow, her face looking a little uneasy.

Hearing what Marquis Xuan Yong said, could it be that the man still wanted to attack her?

Seeing Madam Cheng so flustered, Lin Xuan said calmly:

"Don't be afraid, Madam Cheng. I am only analyzing the facts."

Tang Xiaolong's eyes flashed, and he said with great certainty:
"I guess Shao Tan must be waiting for Madam Cheng to go to Shaolin for help!"

"good."

Lin Xuan nodded and smiled.

Tang Xiaolong was indeed a man of some talent, and his thoughts quickly caught up with his own.

Lin Xuan knocked on the table and said it all out:
"So, I think Shao Tan will definitely come over tonight!"

"Maybe he discovered us when we entered the city."

"In that case, we might as well wait in the inn for him to take the bait."

"I think that he, the 'big brother', would also like to meet us, the younger brothers and sisters."

At that time, Shao Tan was expelled from Shaolin by Abbot Sanzang.

The elder guarding the pavilion also said that this person was narrow-minded, and perhaps he had been holding a grudge for so many years and wanted to prove himself to his master!
Defeating Abbot Sanzang may just be the first step!
The second step might be to target yourself.

After all, Lin Xuan knew very well his current reputation in the Song Dynasty.

If Shao Tan defeats him, it will be enough to prove himself!

He, Shao Tan, is the most powerful disciple under the Shaolin abbot!
The decision made by Abbot Sanzang and others to expel themselves from Shaolin was a wrong one.

After Hua Xiaolan understood Lin Xuan's intention, she smiled knowingly and supported him:
"Brother, I understand."

"Then let's stay in the inn tonight and not leave!"

Tang Xiaolong also made the decision:
"Row!"

"Ok, deal!"

Chen Xiaohu also nodded, agreeing with his senior brother's move.

So, the four of them began to wait slowly in the inn.

After listening to what Marquis Xuan Yong said, Mrs. Cheng also decided to stay.

She was afraid that after she returned home, the "Shao Tan" mentioned by others would come looking for her.

……

"Master, how did you lose to Shao Tan?"

Inside the room, Lin Xuan looked at the pale-faced, white-bearded old monk hanging in the air, and felt inexplicably sad.

……

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.

After Lin Xuan and others finished their dinner, they continued to sit around the table.

The candlelight was bright, and a pale yellow glow enveloped the entire room.

It also spread the shadows of several people on the ground.

Everyone's shadow is of different lengths and postures.

After nightfall, Lin Xuan's spiritual consciousness directly filled the entire inn, penetrating almost every corner.

He is not afraid of alerting the enemy.

In fact, Lin Xuan was very confident. No matter how good Shao Tan's talent was, Lin Xuan did not believe that he could be on par with himself in the way of spirit and soul!

As the night deepens, moon dust scatters on the ground.

Just when everyone was getting a little impatient.

Lin Xuan's heart suddenly sank.

He sensed an unusual aura quietly flowing into the Futeng Inn.

"The fish is hooked..."

Lin Xuan was delighted.

The next moment, he immediately sent a message to Tang Xiaolong, Chen Xiaohu and Hua Xiaolan, asking them to cheer up.

When they learned that Shao Tan was coming, the three of them immediately became excited.

After a few breaths.

A dark shadow came into the room.

This time, Mrs. Cheng discovered it again.

Maybe it was because she was familiar with it, she was not overly nervous when she saw the dark shadow, and still pretended to be calm.

After Shao Tan's shadow came in, he didn't even look at Tang Xiaolong and the other two, and went straight to Lin Xuan.

In just a blink of an eye, he rushed in front of him, and his figure grew to three feet tall.

At the same time, he raised his knife and slashed at the shadow behind Lin Xuan!

Just as it was about to hit him, Lin Xuan's shadow suddenly fell to the ground like a handful of clear water.

See this situation.

Shao Tan's shadow was obviously startled.

It seemed that no one had expected that Lin Xuan would also have the magical power of Shadow Stealing!
Soon after Lin Xuan's shadow fell to the ground, it turned into a quagmire, trying to pull Shao Tan's shadow down.

But Shao Tan's figure flashed, he jumped up, and then threw the knife in his hand straight towards Lin Xuan's chest!

Lin Xuan pinched his fingers together to block the knife shadow.

Then, the knife shadow suddenly broke into several pieces.

Although there was no clear sound at this moment, Tang Xiaolong and the other two still felt a chill in the atmosphere on the field.

At the moment the knife shadow shattered.

Shao Tan had already seen that this person's strength was even greater than his own!
So, without any hesitation, he decided to rush out!

Seeing Shao Tan's shadow trying to escape, Lin Xuan chased after him without thinking.

In an instant, two black shadows, thinner than paper and even a little illusory, passed through the crack in the door and disappeared.

Seeing this, Hua Xiaolan opened the door without saying a word and chased after him.

at the same time.

Tang Xiaolong and Chen Xiaohu also hurriedly followed.

"Mrs. Cheng, please look after Master and Brother."

Before leaving, Tang Xiaolong turned around and said sincerely to Mrs. Cheng.

……

……

Just like last night.

Two dark shadows were chasing each other back and forth in the streets and alleys, leaping and climbing walls, making it a feast for the eyes.

This was a tough time for Hua Xiaolan and the other two who had caught up with them.

I could only stare at the two dark shadows.

I saw two black shadows entangled for a while and then headed straight to the south of the city.

There, there is an abandoned kiln.

"go!"

"Brother is going over there, let's follow him!"

With the help of the moonlight, Hua Xiaolan could barely see the two black shadows. After determining the direction they fled, she said hello to Tang Xiaolong and Chen Xiaohu, and took the lead in leaping and soaring on the roof.

……

Zhongmou County.

In the south of the city, a dilapidated kiln.

This place seemed to have been abandoned for a long time, with dust and cobwebs everywhere.

There was also an unpleasant musty smell in the air.

Lin Xuan's shadow followed here, and Shao Tan suddenly disappeared by some unknown means.

But Lin Xuan's intuition told him that Shao Tan was hiding here!

After tentatively walking around here a few times, Lin Xuan didn't gain anything.

I guess Shao Tan has already escaped.

Just about to leave.

Suddenly, there was a knocking sound in the alley, like thunder across the sky.

The next moment, no less than eight lanterns suddenly lit up, making the kiln as bright as day!

At this moment, Lin Xuan's heart sank, and he had a bad feeling for no reason.

Sudden.

A figure walked out from the depths of the kiln. He was wearing a black shirt with a red silk tied around his waist.

His hair was disheveled, with messy hair covering half of his eyes, and his face looked a little pale.

But his eyes seemed a little excited and too morbidly hot.

He stared at the shadow in front of him, his face full of sarcasm, and said contemptuously:

"You are the most valued disciple of Abbot Sanzang, the Marquis Xuanyong who was conferred by the imperial court, right?"

"Lin Xuan, you are as stupid as your master Sanzang!"

"Just as arrogant!"

"You knew he failed last night, but you still had the guts to show up at that inn and didn't leave after dark, as if you were waiting for me!"

"In that case, Senior Brother will grant your wish!"

"You want to sit back and wait, and so do I."

"Junior brother, you are still young..."

……

(End of this chapter)