Chapter 1217: Chapter 1217

Based on Chen Sansi’s hearsay.

This Buddhist Saintess has been devoted to Buddhism since childhood, for no more than twenty years.

In just twenty years, she has reached the late stage of the Third Realm and is about to step into the Fourth Realm. This speed would cause even Chen Sansi, or rather, even Mu Chutai, who once swept through the Sky Water Continent, to feel ashamed!

Her rapid cultivation speed is rumored to be because she is the reincarnation of a Bodhisattva from the Upper Realm.

This matter, Chen Sansi had studied specifically before.

In this world, after people die, unless they are Ghost Cultivators or there are special reasons, the Three Souls and Seven Spirits dissipate on their own. Where exactly they go, or whether they still exist, has never been concluded.

His perspective leans more towards reincarnation not being possible.

A person’s death is like a lamp going out; both the flesh and soul return to the space between Heaven and Earth, as the saying goes, "The fallen blossom is not heartless," and they continue to exist in another form, returning to this world.

But Buddhism often firmly believes that people reincarnate, life after life, back and forth without cease, and the virtues accumulated in a previous life become blessings in the next.

But if that’s the case...

There ought to be a place that governs reincarnation, right?

Like Chen Sansi’s past life, the mythical underworld of legend.

If the underworld exists, according to the all-capable Divine Skills of Cultivators, why has no one ever been there?

It’s also possible that these mysterious things only exist in the Upper Realm, and those of the mortal world haven’t been able to access them yet.

Whether mortals can reincarnate is twofold, but what is certain is that Immortals who practice special Cultivation Techniques can truly reincarnate and cultivate again.

This is something with ample documentation.

Even a thousand years ago, a reincarnated Sword Immortal opened the Heavenly Gate with one sword, and those who witnessed it are still alive today.

To say that the Buddhist Saintess before our eyes is the reincarnation of a Bodhisattva does indeed have some credibility.

After the Buddhist Saintess healed someone, she never again paid attention to other citizens, and surrounded by monks and nuns, she walked step by step down the street, disappearing at the horizon.

Those cultivators who originally hoped to be accepted as Buddhist Disciples were all deeply disappointed, some even fell to the ground looking ashen, knowing their path to eternal life had been completely severed.

After a cup of tea’s time had passed, the crowd gathered here began to disperse gradually.

Chen Sansi looked to the side, noticing that the Witch’s gaze lingered in the direction in which the Buddhist Saintess had left.

Only after a long time did she silently turn around. Check latest chapters at novel[f]ire.net

Chen Sansi went in and out of various shops, purchasing many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures unique to Buddhist lands to take back to cultivate at the Floral Medicine Palace.

Yet he alone did not find the material he needed most.

Until dusk, they arrived at the last shop, one named the Baibao Pavilion, after the workshop itself.

Slanting Moon Path is on the territory of Vajra Temple, with all large and small belonging to the temple.

But according to Buddhist rules, monks need to cultivate with purity and cannot manage business directly, so they would accept some families as Mortal disciples to help manage the business.

The Baibao Pavilion in front of him was managed by the Wang family, the top Mortal disciple of Vajra Temple on Slanting Moon Path.

Chen Sansi stepped over the threshold, and different-sized counters came into view.

The shopkeeper was an elderly man with a goatee, who gave a slight smile to the two of them: "What do you Daoists need, feel free to choose, just report the item number to this old man once you’ve found what you like."

Chen Sansi’s gaze swept over the stacked Jade Boxes on the shelves, the Agarwood Boxes with red talismans glistening faintly, yet none being the item he sought.

He had no choice but to ask.

"The Brahma Heaven Twin Vine you seek, Daoist, is a very precious Spirit Plant, requiring not only Spiritual Energy but also absorbing incense, and it must have a high monk recite sutras and chant Buddha daily, over many years.

"Such rare items are usually bought immediately once they appear, indeed, our shop doesn’t have them."

The old man stood behind the counter, the shopkeeper clattering his Jade Abacus, "But we do have many other good things in our shop, Daoist can take a look, perhaps there’s something useful?"

Chen Sansi felt slightly disappointed.

If they didn’t have it here, next they would have to leave Slanting Moon Path and venture deeper into the Western Continent.

But what the shopkeeper said was true, for there were indeed many good items within the Baibao Pavilion.

Items like the Magical Treasure Purple Gold Bowl, and several kinds of Elixirs for restoring Qi-Blood...

Since they were already there, Chen Sansi, just as before, purchased all items that might possibly come in handy, spending a significant amount of Spirit Stones.

This caused a subtle change in the shopkeeper’s previously lukewarm attitude.

He probed by asking, "May I ask where you two Daoists are from?"

Chen Sansi replied, "I was originally a cultivator on the Sky Water Continent, but there’s a great war going on over there, and it’s foreseeable that unrest will continue for decades.

"Therefore, I’ve moved to the sheltered Western Continent under Buddhism, planning to retreat here in peace."

Is it your intention to reside permanently here with us?"

Chen Sansi guessed the other party’s intention: "That’s right, I am planning to rent a Cave Mansion on Slanting Moon Path.

"If I remember correctly, the Wang family who rents Third-stage Cave Mansions should be affiliated with the Baibao Pavilion, right?"

The shopkeeper said with a laugh: "The entire Slanting Moon Path, only the Wang family has a Third-stage Spirit Vein, to be honest, I am of the Wang family.

"Since you plan to reside here, that means you have a fate with the Wang family, and I should also think of ways to help you Daoists.

"In fact, if you are in urgent need of the ’Brahma Heaven Twin Vine’, there is still a place..."

Chen Sansi feigned excitement: "If the shopkeeper can help me find the Twin Vine, in the future, all my and my family’s needs will be purchased in your esteemed shop!"

"Hehe~ It’s also because I find you agreeable, not for these things,"

The shopkeeper said, yet in his heart, he was pondering to himself.

If he could indeed win over the business of an entire family, he could make a tidy profit in the future.

Moreover, looking at this person’s massive purchase of Elixirs and other items across various realms, it does indeed seem like there’s a whole family.

Such a big business deal must not go to others.

With this in mind, the shopkeeper continued: "Fifty miles outside the workshop, there is an Arhat Temple, tonight at midnight, there will be an auction held there, which should have many good things, and the Twin Vine should appear."

A square bronze token slipped from his sleeve, "The person managing the auction is an old acquaintance of mine.

"At that time, the two of you should hold this token to participate smoothly.

"Whether you can bid successfully for the Twin Vine will be up to you."

Chen Sansi bowed: "In that case, I thank the Daoist!"

He exchanged some pleasantries before taking the token and leaving.

Finally, after so much effort, there was a lead.

However, Chen Sansi did not rush there hastily but inquired further, finally understanding the origins of the auction.

The Wang family helps Vajra Temple manage many businesses, but annually, over seventy percent must be handed over to the temple, and what’s left after expenses is meager.

To make some profit, they hold these secret auctions, as they have long-standing relationships only inviting regular customers or patrons who spend lavishly.

"Let’s go take a look tonight."

Chen Sansi looked at the Witch: "And you? What is it exactly that you are looking for?"

"Oh, I don’t care what you are planning, but since you are using my Senior Sister’s body, I hope you act with caution and don’t be as reckless as before."

The Witch, who had bought some pastries from somewhere, was snacking on them and wandering around the workshop with quite an interest.

Her relaxed demeanor made it seem as if she was just on a holiday outing and not involved in a business.