lerbook Chapter 328 Lü Qian: Old Master Lu, your package has arrived.
Chapter 328 Lü Qian: Old Master Lu, your package has arrived.
"Oh, right, there's also my appearance fee. Please settle the bill along with that, Patriarch Lu."
Seeing the old Celestial Master so materialistic, Master Jiekong was not surprised at all, and even chimed in, "Lingyin Temple has been very popular in recent years, and many people ask me to take photos with them every day."
His somewhat short stature stepped forward, and he pulled out the same three-piece set as the old Celestial Master from his brownish-yellow monk's robe, and handed it to Lu Jin with a smile.
"I haven't been very active these past two years, and my appearance fee isn't that high either, three thousand will do."
Looking at the six pieces of equipment handed to him, Lu Jin's previously angry face was now a mixture of laughter and tears. He pointed tremblingly at the two Taoist and Buddhist leaders who were begging for alms in public and asked through gritted teeth.
"What good deeds did you do in your past lives? You have such a vast fortune behind you, yet you're resorting to begging now?"
"Ah, Patriarch Lu, you are mistaken."
The old master hung the QR code around his neck, took Lu Jin's trembling hand, and began to play the victim in a heartfelt tone.
"We all eat government food, where would we get family businesses? Besides, there are many disciples in Longhu Mountain, and now even the sixth-generation disciples have started to take on apprentices."
"With so many people, eating, drinking, and practicing martial arts every day, their money flows out like water, leaving no trace."
"That's right, that's right. We are still no match for the four families like the Lu family, who have a rich foundation and whose industries are spread all over the north and south, bringing in countless incomes every day."
Zen Master Jiekong also stepped forward and echoed the old master, saying, "Two years ago, this humble monk sold his disciple, Monk Baojing, to the company as employee collateral, which is how I got a little income."
"But there are so many monks in the sect that it's impossible to fill their stomachs, which is why they have to live frugally every day."
The old master continued, trying to appease the already somewhat bewildered Lu Jin, "That's right, otherwise who would want to flaunt this hundred-year-old face, drinking tea and reading scriptures every day? Wouldn't that be uncomfortable?"
Lu Jin was sandwiched between Zhang Zhiwei and Zen Master Jiekong, one on each side, with the two men's miserable plight ringing in her ears, as if without this income today, she wouldn't even be able to afford food tomorrow.
"Alright, alright, I'll have Lu Lin pass it on to you guys later. This is so embarrassing."
Lu Jin was spinning around in circles with the two of them, feeling dizzy and disoriented. Finally, unable to bear it any longer, he threw the two people clinging to him aside.
The two people who were ridiculed by Lu Jin were not angry. They smiled and bowed to Lu Jin to express their gratitude.
"Thank you very much, Master Lu. I am deeply grateful."
After speaking, they regained their previous calm and indifferent demeanor, and once again transformed into the appearance of enlightened masters.
But this time, they didn't just watch. Instead, like employees who had been paid and were now able to help openly, they began to offer assistance to Lu Jin, the one who paid them.
"Amitabha Buddha, may I ask, Benefactor Lu, what were you hesitating about just now?"
Master Jiekong clasped his hands together and asked Lu Jin a question directly, without any attempt to conceal his intentions.
"Do you believe Li Muxuan shouldn't be killed? Or have you taken pity on him and want to spare this 'enemy'?"
The old Zen master spoke plainly and directly, but he deliberately emphasized the word "enemy," which made Lu Jin, the listener, pause for a moment.
"May the Heavenly Venerable grant boundless blessings."
The old Celestial Master Zhang Zhiwei then spoke, his words and expression changing instantly. He was no longer the playful old friend he had been just moments before, but became solemn and dignified, just like a Taoist master who usually enlightens believers.
"Master Lu, are you hesitating because you haven't found a reason to kill Li Muxuan yet?"
The old master narrowed his eyes, calmly gazing at the silent Lu Jin, and spoke indifferently from the perspective of an observer.
"Back then, I and many of my peers only heard about the events of the Sanyi Sect, but we never saw them with our own eyes. We only participated in the inexplicable and unclear turmoil that followed."
He looked around at the other elderly people present, and the elderly people who were swept by the old master nodded, because what happened back then was a confusing mess for them, an outsider.
The deaths of the Great Ying Immortal and the sudden intrusion of the Quanxing Sect Leader into the Sanyi Sect were all inexplicable. Apart from Lu Jin and Li Muxuan, who witnessed the events firsthand, and Wugensheng, whose whereabouts were unknown, no one else knew the specific connections between them.
The one who tied the knot must untie it!
Even if they wanted to help Lu Jin overcome that hurdle in her heart, they first had to figure out what exactly happened back then.
Otherwise, no matter how much you do, it's just scratching the surface and won't address the root cause.
The old master looked at Lu Jin, who remained silent, and did not give up. It was unclear whether it was for the unpaid "appearance fee" or for Lu Jin, his old friend who was on the verge of a precipice and about to take the wrong path.
"Master Lu, I have a question for you. Was Master Zuo Ruotong really killed by Wugensheng and Li Muxuan?"
His nonchalant tone stirred up a commotion in the room.
Because apart from a few people who knew the truth, including Zhang Zhiwei, the rest of the group had only heard the news back then and did not know whether it was true or false, since the Sanyi Sect never denied it, and it was destroyed before it could deny it.
Among those who knew of Zuo Ruotong's immortal appearance, they initially did not believe that Wugensheng and Li Muxuan could kill Zuo Ruotong and leave triumphantly within the Sanyi Sect, in full view of everyone.
But that's how the news is; people say one thing and another, and the Trinity faction has firmly denied this claim, leaving outsiders with no choice but to believe it.
Finally, this question seemed to trigger Lu Jin's memory. He looked at the old master Zhang Zhiwei, whose eyes seemed to see through everything. His lips moved, and he hesitated for a moment, but just as he was about to continue to insist on that lie, Lu Qian's voice rang out.
"Oh, by the way, Master Lu, I have an old friend here who asked me to pass on a message to you."
Lu Qian stepped forward, flicked his whisk at his sleeve, and the gentle, warm spring breeze that had been contained within the sleeve blew out, circled Lu Qian twice, and then came to Lu Jin's side.
"This is... Master?"
As Lu Jin felt the spring breeze blowing, he inexplicably sensed Zuo Ruotong's aura. He looked at the aura that shared the same origin as the Reverse Life Triple Realm with disbelief.
"call--"
The spring breeze was gentle and the wind rustled softly, as if responding to Lu Jin, just like a teacher who was always patient and gentle.
A gentle breeze swirled around Lu Jin twice, seemingly sizing up this unfamiliar disciple, before whistling and disappearing into Lu Jin's brow.
After what seemed like a long time, or even just a moment, Lu Jin awoke from her reverie and addressed the waiting crowd with a mixture of tears and laughter.
"Everyone, we are sorry. We, the Trinity Sect, have deceived the world."
"So, have I been deceiving myself all my life, and helplessly venting my anger?"
Lu Jin, who had been standing straight, finally bent over. He looked up and gazed into the old master's eyes again, answering the question in a calm and open tone.
"No, Master Zuo committed suicide by dissipating his internal energy; it has nothing to do with Li Muxuan or Wugensheng."
After revealing this secret that had been buried deep in her heart, Lu Jin turned her head and looked at the disheveled Li Muxuan opposite her with a firm and clear gaze, her tone filled with pure killing intent.
"But I'm still going to kill them!"