"Chen Yi, senior brother?!"
"Junior brother, you’re finally back."
However, upon seeing Xia Wanwan and others in the courtyard, the group began to scrutinize them, even the usually loud Erhua restrained herself considerably.
Chen Yi nodded, sensing Lin Xueru was in cultivation, and smiled before introducing everyone.
Soon, Chen Taixing arrived with several servants and maids, busying himself with settling the Xia Family mbers.
Hua Xianzi gazed at Chen Yi with affection, unaware that Xia Wanwan had noticed her and was already smiling.
On the other hand, Xiao Xuanzhen seed intrigued by Xia Wanwan and suddenly changed her usual contentious stance with Chen Yi, openly offering assistance.
This deanor made Chen Yi feel sowhat uncomfortable, puzzled by her unexpected behavior.
...
After much bustling, Chunhe Garden finally quieted down.
Chen Yi went to the room where Li Qingzhou was, and saw an old Daoist sitting cross-legged inside.
"Disciple, this is the sect’s Supre Elder..."
Before Li Qingzhou could finish, the slim old Daoist, having observed Chen Yi, said, "I am Daoist Xuanjian, you may address as Daoist Xuanjian."
"Grandsire, you this..." Li Qingzhou said with a wry smile: "This isn’t according to protocol."
"Rules are dead, people are alive, what’s the fuss about?" Daoist Xuanjian waved his hand with a smile:
"Sit down, young friend Chen Yi, sit down and talk."
Chen Yi glanced at Li Qingzhou, bowed, "The old master jests."
The old Daoist could be casual, but he wouldn’t dare.
Li Qingzhou relaxed and after inviting Chen Yi to sit, he spoke, "Your actions at the Demon Court, the master and grandsire know the gist, perhaps discuss the details."
Chen Yi nodded in agreent and briefly recounted his trip to the Demon Court.
After hearing the story, Li Qingzhou and Daoist Xuanjian exchanged a glance, both couldn’t help but sigh with relief.
"So it seems the Demon Court won’t be able to head south anyti soon, and they’ve developed a rift with the Pure Heaven, making an alliance unlikely."
"This is good, very good," Daoist Xuanjian’s slender face creased in a smile:
"In hundreds of years, you are the first to dare venture alone into the Ten Thousand Mountains, this ti you’ve managed to dampen the demon court’s arrogance."
"Had you not acted in ti, if the ’Pure Heaven’ and the Demon Court truly joined forces, Beixiong Pass would certainly fall."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yi could not smile, after Li Qingzhou and Daoist Xuanjian finished speaking, he asked:
"I’ve heard that the Buddhist sector of the Wei Dynasty has experienced changes, what is the situation now?"
Li Qingzhou pondered for a mont before speaking, "This matter indeed carries significant implications, potentially affecting the entire martial world of Great Wei."
He then recounted the events from that night at Dakong Temple in Kyoto Prefecture, and the changes in Buddhist temples and monks across provincial offices:
"After that night, the imperial court has issued orders for local Night Watch Departnts to team up with Confucianism houses, nurous aristocratic families and sects, to collectively seal off many monasteries."
"Not only confiscating their deeds and lands but also dispersing nurous monks and nuns, forcing them to return to secular life."
"anwhile, local governnts have also ordered households to destroy Buddhist statues and related items."
Chen Yi pondered aloud, "Does this count as ’extermination of Buddhism’?"
"Yes, and no," Li Qingzhou shook his head, "You should know the Buddhist sector crossed over hundreds of years ago, monks and lay disciples are nurous, and there are people among the populace who believe in Buddhism, making it difficult to eradicate thoroughly with harsh asures."
"Speaking of which, the military, and critical passes all have Buddhist mbers, such as Beixiong Pass and South-Garrison Pass, relying on their cultivation to guard against demons."
"Compared to the dual heritages of Confucianism and Daoism, Buddhism’s rit and Will Power is more effective against demons, losing this would be a significant loss for the Wei Dynasty all the way down."
Upon hearing this, Daoist Xuanjian sighed, "’Extermination of Buddhism’ is not easy, now it’s about maintaining control, preventing figures like the ’Dakong Temple Child’ from erging again."
"..."
Chen Yi’s expression turned slightly cold, understanding naturally the implications of their words — the Wei Dynasty seed hesitant about thoroughly exterminating Buddhism!
But he knew that those of "Pure Heaven" had already acquired inheritance from the Ancient Spirit Mountain, if the Wei Dynasty cannot eliminate those thief monks, similar issues will inevitably arise in the future.
Just then, a figure suddenly appeared in the room, it was the Kyoto Academy Master.
"Young friend Chen Yi, perhaps let elucidate this matter a bit?"
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