Chapter 36: Kaifeng Prefecture Governor; Going Out to Raise Grain
Think about this.

Lin Xuan had no intention of looking at the "Nine Diagrams and Six Seated Statues Body Techniques". He tidied himself up a little and walked towards the abbot's courtyard.

Arrived at the abbot's courtyard.

Before entering the hall, Lin Xuan heard faint sounds of conversation coming from inside the hall.

He knew it was inconvenient to just barge in.

So he stood by the colonnade and waited patiently.

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Let’s talk about it.

Inside the hall, Wang Dian was sitting there sighing, as if complaining to Abbot Sanzang:

"Abbot Sanzang, the food in our temple can only last for seven days at most."

"Without more food being delivered, Shaolin really has nothing to eat. We can't let the monks in the temple work on an empty stomach."

Hearing this, Abbot Sanzang smiled and consoled him:
"Don't worry, Lord Wang, the food will arrive within seven days."

"This is real?"

Wang Dianzuo suddenly raised his head, somewhat doubtful.

He had reported Shaolin's food shortage to Abbot Sanzang many times.

But each time, Abbot Sanzang was always vague and said that the food would arrive soon.

After a while, Wang Dianzuo realized that this was the abbot's excuse and stopped urging him all day long.

But this time, we really can’t make ends meet.

He came back only as a last resort.

Unexpectedly, this time Abbot Sanzang was so sure that the grain would arrive in seven days, which made Wang Dianzu a little dazed.

When he looked at Abbot Sanzang, there was a hint of suspicion in his eyes.

It's not that I'm disrespectful to the abbot, it's just that I've cheated him too many times before.

Similarly, Wang Dianzuo also understood the difficulties of Abbot Sanzang.

"The day after tomorrow, I will personally go out and escort the grain back to the temple. It won't be fake."

Abbot Sanzang said.

"Then I feel relieved."

With the abbot's assurance, Wang Dianzu no longer had any doubts. He wiped away the sad expression on his face and said excitedly.

In this way, the food shortage problem was solved.

There would be much less complaints in Xiangbi Temple.

He also felt a lot more relaxed.

Then, after returning the greetings to Abbot Sanzang, Wang Dianzuo left the hall.

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"Lin Xuan, come in."

As soon as Wang Dianzuo left, Abbot Sanzang looked outside the door and shouted.

"I've met the master."

Lin Xuan entered the hall and bowed deeply.

Abbot Sanzang nodded slightly, then sat quietly on the chair. Without waiting for Lin Xuan to speak, he spoke to himself:

"The day after tomorrow, you will go to Kaifeng City with me."

"Kaifeng City?"

Hearing this, Lin Xuan was stunned and said subconsciously:

"Is the temple closed for holiday?"

Thinking of Lin Xuan's family in Xiawa Village outside Kaifeng City, Abbot Sanzang couldn't help but smile:
"It's not a holiday. I'm going to visit the prefect of Kaifeng, Tang, and I'm going to escort some food back to the temple from him."

He had previously written letters to many well-known philanthropists regarding the issue of raising grain.

Unfortunately, those kind-hearted people don’t have much food stored in their houses.

Instead, someone suggested to Abbot Sanzang that he seek help from the prefect of Kaifeng, Tang.

This Tang Fuyin was an honest official, kind-hearted and sympathetic to the people.

With his help, we will surely succeed.

Abbot Sanzang naturally knew the prefect of Kaifeng.

I've dealt with him several times.

The reason why I didn't write to him right away was because he was in charge of a prefecture and was very busy with affairs. Kaifeng City was the best place to live. In addition, the area around the capital had also suffered from the chaos of the Black Fox Gang, and people's lives were difficult.

Even if there was food, it would be difficult to provide it to Shaolin Temple.

But now, he was at a dead end. Abbot Sanzang had no choice but to write him a letter and send it to him, telling him about the current situation in Shaolin.

Unexpectedly, to Abbot Sanzang's surprise, the prefect Tang sent someone to reply just two days later.

The letter stated frankly that Kaifeng still had ample grain reserves and could transport 100 dan of grain to temporarily alleviate Shaolin's urgent needs.

Also.

In the letter, Tang Fuyin also asked Abbot Sanzang about the recent banditry incidents in the Central Plains.

According to his intuition, this group of bandits was not simple.

If we take it lightly, it may lead to disaster.

After reading the letter from Tang Fuyin, Abbot Sanzang finally decided to go to Kaifeng City in person.

The first is to escort grain.

The second is to discuss with him how to deal with the Black Fox Gang.

Today, Lin Xuan practiced the "Great Stone Smashing Hand" to perfection in the back mountain.

Abbot Sanzang noticed something and thought about taking him there.

First, I can see the world, and second, I can go home to visit my relatives.

The most important reason is that Lin Xuan’s strength has greatly increased, and he has the ability to protect himself when he is outside.

anyway.

Lin Xuan has been in Shaolin Temple for ten months now, and it is time for him to go home.

"Tang Fuyin from Kaifeng?"

When Lin Xuan heard what Abbot Sanzang said, he started to think again.

In the original novel, the main characters of the "Dragon, Tiger and Orchid" group in Chinese Boys include Hua Xiaolan, Tang Xiaolong and Chen Xiaohu.

As far as he knew, Tang Xiaolong's father was the prefect of Kaifeng.

In other words, if I go to Kaifeng City with my master, I will definitely be able to meet Tang Xiaolong.

If nothing unexpected happens, Tang Xiaolong will also become the disciple of Abbot Sanzang.

"Why, are you afraid of getting bored on the road and don't want to go with me?"

Lin Xuan didn't answer for a long time. Abbot Sanzang didn't know what he was thinking, so he asked with a smile.

Before Lin Xuan could speak.

Abbot Sanzang said to himself:
"Don't worry, Xiaolan will go too."

Zen Master Jueyuan said that the three great Shaolin monks were familiar with each other in the past, and as long as one of them was found, the other two would appear one after another.

So, he must bring Hua Xiaolan with him.

If you happen to meet the other two reincarnations of Shaolin monks on the way, you will make a fortune.

"Master, what are you talking about? That's not what I meant."

Lin Xuan explained with a smile on his face.

How could he feel bored on the road? He could take this opportunity to ask Abbot Sanzang for more advice on spiritual practice.

Upon hearing this, Abbot Sanzang smiled.

"If you want to."

Immediately, he stroked his beard, as if remembering something, and asked:
"By the way, Lin Xuan, what is it that brings you here to see me?"

Lin Xuan said bluntly:
"To be honest, Master, I have already mastered the Great Stone-Smashing Hand, and recently I have been studying the Nine-Character Six-Sitting Body Movement. However, this martial art is too profound, and I cannot comprehend its true meaning in the short term, so I have no choice but to come and ask for your advice."

Even though he knew that Lin Xuan had already mastered the "Great Stone Smasher".

But seeing him say it himself, Abbot Sanzang couldn't help but sigh:
"In such a short period of time, you were able to master this Shaolin unique skill. This shows that your comprehension and aptitude are both extraordinary."

Can be followed immediately.

Abbot Sanzang changed his tone, stared at Lin Xuan, and said in a deep voice:

"This 'Nine Figures and Six Sitting Statue Body Techniques' is the Shaolin sect's martial arts. To learn this skill, it is not enough to have only the ability to comprehend. The mind and Buddha nature are also indispensable."

There seemed to be a sense of criticism in the words.

"Mind nature, Buddha nature?" Lin Xuan looked confused.

Abbot Sanzang explained:
"Lin Xuan, since you have studied it, you must know that there are five types of these nine figures and six seated statues, namely Arhat, Bodhi, Vajra, Miaojue, and Kāla."

"Master, let me ask you, do you know what an arhat is, what a bodhi is... Have you ever carefully observed the sitting posture, body shape, and demeanor of the Buddha statues enshrined in the temple?"

"This..." Lin Xuan couldn't answer.

I could only bow my head and say:
"In reply to Master, I have never observed it."

"That's honest."

It seemed like this was the first time that Lin Xuan was stumped, and Abbot Sanzang felt a rare sense of relief in his heart.

In the past, this child understood things very quickly, which made it difficult for him to teach him.

Now, I finally have the chance.

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