Chapter 73: White Jade Elephant Buddha; Mahāyāna Samadhiṣā [Seeking first order support]

"Master...Master, this?!"

Lin Xuan stared at the portrait on the scroll, his breathing becoming faster.

"This is a white jade elephant Buddha picture." said Abbot Sanzang.

Then, he gave Lin Xuan a detailed introduction:
"It is said that it was painted by a monk from the Western Regions many years ago in three days and three nights. Later, our Shaolin ancestor Bodhidharma traveled east to spread the Dharma and brought it back to Shaolin."

"The rhythm of this painting is profound and profound. If you can comprehend it and practice the Dragon Elephant Subduing Demons Technique together, you may be able to comprehend some aspects of the Yuanshen in the Qi Yuan Realm."

Hearing this, Lin Xuan's face changed slightly, somewhat incredulous:

"In the Qi Yuan realm, can one cultivate the Yuan Shen realm?"

He was surprised.

To know.

The Qi Yuan Realm is one step away from the Refining Spirit Realm, and there is also the Yu Qi Realm!
It may be easy to break through from the Qi Yuan Realm to the Yu Qi Realm.

But breaking through from the Qi Controlling Realm to the Spirit Refining Realm is as difficult as ascending to heaven!
Elder Longchuan and Elder Xuanfeng are good examples.

The two of them have been trapped in this situation for more than ten years at least!

If Lin Xuan can really master some of the power of the soul through his cultivation to the Qi Yuan realm, then he won’t be afraid next time he meets an opponent stronger than him!

He could even go head-on with masters in the Yuqi realm!
Abbot Sanzang nodded and said:

"That's right. If it were anyone else, I wouldn't believe it, but with your understanding, I think you can do it!"

"You don't have to master it. Even if you only master the basics, you can benefit a lot!"

"By the way, when you go home tomorrow, take the copy of Mahayana Samadhiprajna from the Sutra Library with you."

"The second volume of the Mahāyāna Samadhiṣā says: 'The six-tusked white elephant represents the six unobstructed supernatural powers of the bodhisattva. The tusks are as useful as the swiftness of the tusks. The elephant has great power, representing the Dharmakāya's load; it is unobstructed and untainted, so it is called white.'"

"This sutra contains the principles of the Dharma of Symbols and Buddhism. If you study it carefully, you may be able to comprehend the mystery of this diagram faster."

"The Mahāyāna Samadhiṣā?"

Lin Xuan secretly memorized this Buddhist scripture. He bowed and said:

"Disciple noted it down!"

Seeing this, Abbot Sanzang waved his hand:
"Nothing else, just go back first."

But at this moment Lin Xuan had no intention of leaving:
"Master, I would like to ask you about the Prajna Zen Palm."

Abbot Sanzang shook his head and refused without hesitation:

“No need for that. You should study and comprehend the White Jade Elephant Buddha Picture first in the next few days. When you return to Shaolin in a few days, I will give you some pointers. It will be too late. You can’t chew too much if you are greedy!”

"Disciple obey!"

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Left the abbot's courtyard.

Lin Xuan was not in a hurry to return to the dormitory.

Instead, he followed the instructions of Abbot Sanzang and went to the Sutra Repository, where he found the Buddhist scripture entitled "Mahasiddhisamadhi".

After saying something to the elder guarding the pavilion, he went out with the Buddhist scripture in his pocket.

Now, he is also considered an acquaintance in the Sutra Repository.

"Zhang Dong, don't forget to meet at the stone lions outside the temple tomorrow morning, and then go back to Xiawa Village together."

"You didn't get to go back for your last monthly leave, so this time Abbot Sanzang granted you three more days. Tell Elder Wendao tonight, and Abbot Sanzang should have said hello to him."

"Okay, Brother Xuan!"

Zhang Dong, who was still busy in the Medicine King Palace, immediately smiled when he heard this.

Knowing that Zhang Dong was busy, Lin Xuan did not stay in the Medicine King Palace for long.

I went straight back to the dormitory to pack my things.

In fact, there was nothing much to pack, just a few sets of clothes and some copper coins.

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at the same time.

In the abbot's courtyard, after Lin Xuan left.

A ball of dark blue soul energy appeared in the hall.

It was the ancestor of Wenlu.

"Sanzang, is it too early to show the White Jade Elephant Buddha to that child?"

"This child has seen the power of the spirit. If he indulges in this for too long and neglects to cultivate the original essence in his heart, he will be missing the point." Abbot Sanzang said with a smile:

"Ancestor Wenlu, please relax about this."

"That child has a very clear mind."

"Besides, I don't want this child to fall too far behind Xiaolong, Xiaohu, and Xiaolan."

"Although those three children are only at the internal level, Xiaolan has already activated her spirit state in advance. It is foreseeable that one day in the future, Xiaolong and Xiaohu will do the same."

"Right now, I am paving the way for Lin Xuan in advance, and this is also a consideration."

After listening to what Abbot Sanzang said, Ancestor Wenlu also understood his intention:
"It seems that I was over-worrying..."

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After cleaning up, Lin Xuan prepared to go out and sweep the floor with Xiaolong, Xiaohu and Xiaolan.

As for the job of fetching water, it had been cancelled by Abbot Sanzang a few days ago.

At that time, Abbot Sanzang asked these children to do tasks such as sweeping the floor and fetching water, simply because he wanted to hone their tenacity.

After the last incident with the strange skeleton on the tree, they had already understood the master's intention.

During the time they have been back in Shaolin, Long, Hu and Lan have never slacked off in their practice.

Abbot Sanzang saw all of this.

Naturally, changes must be made.

Just as Lin Xuan went out with the broom, he saw Xiaohu, who was very excited. He was holding his new weapon and seemed to be showing off to Xiaolong and Xiaolan.

Seeing him coming, he said excitedly:
"Brother!"

"Come and take a look. Is this the three-section staff you mentioned?"

“It’s really good to use and easy to carry.”

Lin Xuan took the nunchaku, played with it in his hand for a while, and found that the nunchaku was made of three wooden sticks about one foot long fixed together by a short chain.

The three wooden sticks were of good quality and looked very hard.

When Lin Xuan touched it, he found that the surface was not smooth, but rather rough.

The grip is very good.

Most likely, the person who built it used some special oil or method.

"That's what it looks like. Master Li's craftsmanship is pretty good."

Lin Xuan handed the nunchaku back to Xiaohu and said.

Master Li is the blacksmith of Shaolin Temple.

I have been working as a blacksmith for more than 20 years and am considered an old hand.

The craftsmanship has always been very good.

Abbot Sanzang asked Lin Xuan to help make his sword.

"Hey, Xiaohu, put away your new weapon quickly, our ground has not been swept yet."

After greeting his senior brother, Xiaolong saw that Xiaohu was still obsessed with the nunchaku, so he couldn't help but pass the extra broom in his hand to him.

"Come on, let's sweep the floor first."

Lin Xuan smiled at the two of them.

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The day passed quickly.

As they will have a holiday tomorrow, Xiaolong and Xiaohu are very excited in the dormitory tonight.

Even Lin Xuan talked a lot more under the influence of this atmosphere.

He remembered that in his previous life, whether he was at school or working, he always looked forward to the holidays.

I didn't expect that even after coming to another world, I still couldn't get rid of this mental problem.

The three brothers talked about the issue of going home.

Xiaolong learned that his senior brother was going to take a donkey cart with Zhang Dong from Yaowang Academy tomorrow, so he immediately suggested:
"Brother, why don't you just call Zhang Dong tomorrow, and the four of us will go back to Kaifeng together. It's on the way anyway."

"And you don't have to take a donkey cart. I can just hire a horse carriage."

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　The author will also consider the Qilin soul. That is to say, is it possible for Lin Xuan to have multiple souls?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)