Chapter 306: Chapter 306 Guangyue’s Visit
Since Lu Zheng harvested a large amount of Light of Fortune recently, he has bought many scores from the Great Jing Dynasty. With just three strands, he became proficient at performing most of the Great Jing Dynasty’s music.
Combined with his zither skills, he was undeniably a Master of the Jade Zither!
Yu Mingxin asked, "Then, how about performing ’Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix’?"
"Sure!"
Lu Zheng came over to the girls, took out the Phoenix Tail Zither, placed it on the zither box, and then sat down on the ground, gently plucking the strings.
"Zheng—Zheng—"
Bai Ting’Er’s eyes brightened, "What a fine zither!"
The Phoenix Tail Zither had a bright and clear tone, better than the one Shen Ying bought in Tonglin County.
Lu Zheng played the zither, Bai Ting’Er joined in harmony, and the other Celestial Maidens also accompanied, performing a piece of ’Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix’.
"Young Master Lu has excellent zither skills!"
"You’re too kind!"
Seeing the desire in Bai Ting’Er’s eyes, Lu Zheng handed over the Phoenix Tail Zither for her to play, and then approached Liu Qingyan.
Sharing a tacit smile with Liu Qingyan, Lu Zheng turned to greet Lady River God.
"Greetings, madam!"
"Hello, Young Master Lu!" Lady River God nodded slightly, indicating Lu Zheng to feel at ease.
Lu Zheng observed for a couple of seconds and found the chess game between the two to be evenly matched, giving him an understanding of Lady River God’s chess skills.
He then moved to the mahjong table, stood behind Shen Ying, and watched for a while.
These four were truly well-matched opponents, each having their turn at victory!
Zhu Yushan approached, "Brother Lu, how about you and I have a game?"
He really wasn’t interested in mahjong, feeling that luck played a big role, lacking technical skill.
Of course, he’s straightforward but not foolish, so he certainly wouldn’t say that out loud, instead inviting Lu Zheng for a chess game.
"Sure!" Lu Zheng nodded.
"There’s still chess in Taohua Village, I’ll go get it for the two gentlemen." Xiaocui stood up and said.
"No need, I have it here. You continue listening to the story." Lu Zheng replied and then patted the gourd, and a chessboard with two boxes of chess pieces flew out together.
"Brother Lu is well-prepared." Zhu Yushan laughed.
"There’s even more preparation."
Then there were snacks like desserts, candies, dried fruits, and fresh fruits.
Inviting a few Peach Blossom Celestial Maidens to distribute these items, Lu Zheng sat down with Zhu Yushan and leisurely started playing chess.
"Brother Zhu, your cultivation has progressed again!" Lu Zheng said while playing.
"It’s alright." Zhu Yushan nodded, "My father-in-law says my potential is still high, not less than studying."
Lu Zheng blinked, "So, Brother Zhu, are you continuing to take the provincial exam this year?"
Zhu Yushan nodded, "Naturally!"
Lu Zheng smacked his lips, but didn’t say anything like wishing him success, since it’s still uncertain whether Zhu Yushan will even make it to the exam hall this time.
...
"Amitabha Buddha!"
A Buddhist chant echoed, followed by Guangyue’s voice in Lu Zheng’s ear, "Dao Brother, Guangyue is here!"
The next moment, Guangyue turned out from a small path.
Guangyue: 〣(ºΔº)〣
"Dao Brother! You... this..." Guangyue stammered.
"Guangyue?" Lu Zheng raised an eyebrow and waved at Guangyue, "Master, come over and have some fruits and snacks."
Guangyue widened his eyes and walked over, seeing Zhu Yushan and Lady River God and her daughter, which slightly calmed him.
Lu Zheng introduced Guangyue to everyone present, then sat back opposite Zhu Yushan, asking Guangyue, "Master, have you arrived with confidence this time?"
"Amitabha Buddha!"
Guangyue chanted, "This monk’s ’Great Sun Golden Light Universal Illumination Scripture’ has progressed slightly, and I wish to seek Dao Brother’s guidance."
Ever since learning that Lu Zheng knew the Body-Freezing Curse and Earth Travel Technique, Guangyue realized he was far from defeating Lu Zheng.
However, since he had already vowed not to leave without defeating Lu Zheng, he had no intention of backing out. Instead, he settled down, wrote to Rizhao Temple, prepared to assume the host of Jiming Temple, and even accepted a few novice monks at the end of last year.
What is spoken is fulfilled, and Buddha’s heart remains unchanged!
The Buddhist family emphasizes predestined fate, and since he encountered Lu Zheng and had the intention of guiding him on the path, developing Jiming Temple and retreating in Pingtan County for life became his fate.
With a resolute Buddha heart, Guangyue’s cultivation and Dao practice actually grew faster.
Thus, Guangyue now sparring with Lu Zheng in magical combat is purely for communication, verifying his own learning, and familiarizing himself with his cultivation.
Of course, Lu Zheng still doesn’t know Guangyue’s spiritual state and Buddha’s intent, only feeling that Guangyue increasingly resembles a High Monk.
Just that...
Lu Zheng still doesn’t intend to hold back when engaging with Guangyue.
It’s a joke; the two have an agreement that if Lu Zheng loses, he’ll have to travel the world with Guangyue.
Therefore...
"Alright." Lu Zheng nodded with a smile, "Coincidentally, I’ve recently learned a few new spells, perfect for exchanging insights with Master."
Guangyue: (꒪⌓꒪)
Learned a few new spells?
Thinking about how Lu Zheng visited Jizhou Baiyun Temple during the New Year, perhaps due to extraordinary talent, was he given some hidden treasures by some old monsters?
Guangyue felt a little anxious but remembered his recent rapid progress, along with the Light Relics, his combat strength, if not doubled, had increased by fifty percent, surely giving him some ability to fight... right?
"Amitabha Buddha! Please!"
"Please!"
Casually dropping a piece on the chessboard, Lu Zheng said to Zhu Yushan, "Brother Zhu, please wait a moment. I’ll be right back."
Then Zhu Yushan looked bewildered as he watched Lu Zheng get up and walk a few steps away together with Guangyue, arriving at an empty area.
"What are they doing..." Li Hanyu curiously asked Shen Ying, "Is there some agreement between this Master and Young Master Lu?"
"I know, I know!" Liu Qingquan jumped up on the side.
Among those present, only Shen Ying and her sister knew about the matter between Lu Zheng and Guangyue. So seeing everyone else curious, Liu Qingquan was filled with a sense of achievement and immediately began to vividly recount the story between Lu Zheng and Guangyue.
From the Wolf Demon Leng Jian, all the way to the battle of Jiming Temple.
...
On the other side, Lu Zheng and Guangyue wasted no words and immediately started sparring.
"Amitabha Buddha!"
A relic floated up from behind Guangyue’s head, emitting beams of light several feet long.
"Golden light shines widely, illuminating with great brightness!"
Guangyue clasped his hands, forming a large swastika rune in the void, pressing towards Lu Zheng.
The next moment, Guangyue’s eyes widened, under the illumination of the Light Relics, his whole body shone with radiant golden light, resembling a Golden Copper Body.
Following behind the swastika rune, Guangyue advanced, raising his right palm to slash at Lu Zheng.
"Look at the sword!"
Lu Zheng shouted lightly, and then in Guangyue’s Spiritual World appeared a treasure sword shimmering with golden light, slashing down at him.
"What?" Guangyue was startled.
Steadily guarding his Heart Spirit, protected by Buddha Light, he firmly blocked the sword. Guangyue was somewhat surprised as he looked at Lu Zheng, "Is this the Heart Sword Technique from the Jinhua Sect’s ’Golden Palace Secret Technique’?"
Lu Zheng nodded, indicating that Guangyue was correct, "Indeed, it’s the Golden Palace Heart Sword."
Guangyue, "..."