The Ascension of Ghosts

When Lu Sheng woke up, he noticed something unusual.

The people behind him hugged him, with their arms across his waist, as if they were imprisoned, making him unable to move.

From the back to the waist and buttocks, it fits tightly with the person behind without any gaps, and the legs and feet are intertwined with each other, which is inseparable for a while.

Friends are very close, sleeping on the same bed, wrestling with each other, but they are not entangled like octopuses.

Xie Rong, however, slept soundly, her breath lightly fell on the tip of Lu Sheng's ear, it was fine and long, and it was unbearably hot and itchy.

Lu Sheng struggled lightly, and the arms around his waist tightened a little, and the hard object pressed against his buttocks became harder and hotter.

But I don't know whether that person was intentional or unintentional, but he touched Lu Sheng and rubbed lightly.

Lu Sheng was suddenly embarrassed, bent his elbow and bumped hard behind him, and said angrily, "Let go!"

Xie Rong groaned, but really let go, and asked mistyly, "What happened...what happened?"

Lu Sheng turned his head, only to see that Xie Rong had taken off her jacket, her long hair was loose, and she was lying lazily behind her. In her eyes, which were always clear and bright, there was still a little hazy sleepiness that had not faded away. Confused and fragile, coupled with a pure face, I really feel sorry for him, which makes Lu Sheng feel very guilty.

It's just that this person is extremely cunning, and he doesn't know whether this deceitful behavior is true or not. Lu Sheng secretly warned himself that he must not be fooled, and only said: "No...nothing." He turned his head and looked out the window. The sky was extremely gloomy, like twilight, with clouds and clouds, he sat up hastily: "I'm afraid it will rain, so go back earlier."

Xie Rong rested her chin with one hand, and played with Lu Sheng's strand of hair hanging around her waist. When Lu Sheng stood up, the silky hair gently slipped from his fingers.

He still smiled slightly, and said softly: "Okay."

Seeing that he let him go so easily, Lu Sheng was puzzled for a moment, turned around and stared at Xie Rong for a while, the man let him look at him, but only smiled and said, "Baoyang, what's wrong with me?"

Nothing is right here.Xie Rong has always been unruly to him, but now he is uncharacteristically, it is either a trap or a conspiracy, there must be a fraud.

Lu Sheng was puzzled, but he didn't dare to ask questions, he was afraid that if he opened his mouth, he would burn himself. He waited until Ruo Shuang Ruo Yu came in to wait for him to dress properly, then he bid farewell to Xie Rong and went back home.

He just walked to Suzaku's gate, but was suddenly stopped by someone. A tall monk wearing a green veiled hat and holding a Zen staff was slowly taking off his veiled hat, revealing the bright and cheerful face of Monk Sunlight.

Lu Sheng hurriedly got off his horse, and respectfully saluted Sunlight, "Master Sunlight."

Sunlight couldn't help showing a wry smile, and only sighed: "Why should Lu Gongcao be fooled by Hui Ye's words, I'm just a monk from other places."

Lu Sheng was also impatient with these red tapes. Seeing that Sunlight really didn't care about status and etiquette, he also got up casually, and said with a smile, "So Lu is taking the liberty. Sunlight, what's your business?"

Sunlight and Lu Sheng walked to a place where there were few pedestrians, and then he said seriously, "I'm here to find you."

Lu Sheng recalled the hanging pot at home, and said in a deep voice, "Could it be..."

Sunlight said: "This morning, when the monks patrolled the treasury, they found that the copper lock outside the door had been broken. When they went inside for inspection, several treasures were missing, including the one sent by Lu Gongcao. Hanging pot."

Lu Sheng couldn't help sighing, he didn't expect that he couldn't ask for help, but instead caused trouble for the monks in Xingshan Temple.Hui Ye once mentioned that every utensil in the warehouse has its own ominous characteristics, and if it falls into the hands of ordinary people, it will cause all kinds of harm but no benefit.Now that a few pieces are lost, Lu Sheng rarely has to ask how he can make up for one or two with his modest efforts.

Sunshine said again: "The wooden box containing the hanging pot was broken from the inside, but I was careless. I didn't expect this magic sword to have such power. If I knew it was like this, I should use a few more magic spells to suppress it." He looked at it carefully. Lu Sheng frowned and said: "Lu Gongcao, you are bloody all over, and you are a little stronger. If you drag it on, I'm afraid it will be dangerous."

Although Lu Sheng wanted to think that he was an alarmist, there was a trace of worry on the brows of the sun, and the worry did not seem to be faking.

If this matter is serious, why didn't Xie Rong mention a word?

Lu Sheng was dubious and didn't know how to deal with it, but Sunshine continued on his own: "Lu Gongcao, if you trust me, you might as well go back to Xingshan Temple with me first."

Lu Sheng originally wanted to go to Xingshan Temple, since he has troubled Hui Ye, he must go see him.Now that he was in the middle of his arms, he readily agreed, but said he wanted to get the hanging pot first when he went home, so Sunshine took out a bright yellow silk cloth cover from his carry-on bag, the cloth cover was embroidered with tadpole-like black Sanskrit characters and stood on a lotus platform, with auspicious clouds on his body. After handing the seven-colored Buddha statue to Lu Sheng, he said: "This cloth bag is called Du'er Boat, and it is the treasure of my Jieluo Temple. Lu Gongcao sealed the magic sword into the bag so as not to suffer further harm."

How dare Lu Sheng accept the treasure of the town temple, hesitatingly said: "This..."

Sunlight smiled slightly, his eyes were clear and deep, but he said: "Slaying demons and demons is for practice. The little monk helping you is to accumulate merits for yourself, benefit others and yourself, and ask meritorious officials to do it conveniently."

The monk said that as far as this is concerned, it would be hypocritical for Lu Sheng to evade any more, so he took it away, and said: "I took the hanging pot and sent it to Xingshan Temple immediately."

Sunlight put on the veiled hat again, and said with a smile, "Please Lu Gongcao."

Lu Sheng naturally responded, "Master please."

He hurried back home, but his brother and sister-in-law were not at home. When he asked the servants, he found out that the two of them had gone to find Jia's doctor again.Lu Sheng went back to the wing room, took out the hanging pot from the cabinet next to the wall for storage of sundries, took a closer look, and thought about it carefully, although the boy and Sunguang kept saying that it was a magic sword that was going to kill their souls, Lu Sheng didn't notice much of it. inappropriate.But occasionally, some murderous intentions appeared and disturbed the mind.

It's just that in the long run it will be a disaster. Lu Sheng put the hanging pot in a bright yellow Sanskrit cloth bag and was about to step out the door, but he saw Nan Lai poking his head at the door. When he saw him, he immediately smiled and said, "I, my mother made roast duck. Send one to my sister-in-law."

Being courteous for nothing, cheating or cheating, Lu Sheng frowned and asked, "Come from the south, what the hell are you doing?"

Nan Lai stared at a pair of clear and bright eyes, and said repeatedly: "Don't guess, I, I, I, I am very good. Brother Baoyang, where are you going?"

Lu Sheng said, "I have something to go to Xingshan Temple."

Nanlai said oh, then rolled his eyes and asked, "When will you come back?"

Lu Sheng couldn't help laughing. Seeing this little girl's spooky appearance, he unconsciously softened his tone, "I don't know the return date, what's the matter?"

Nan Lai shook his head again and again, smiled brightly, and was about to run away with his skirt in hand, "It's nothing, nothing, I'll just ask. Brother Baoyang, let's go, let's say goodbye."

Lu Sheng's heart suddenly moved, and he raised his voice to call her back: "Lai Nan, Brother Yun Chang, Chu Qi really left?"

Nan Lai's back was stiff, and then he turned his head abruptly, glared at Lu Sheng, his brows were raised, "Let's go! How did Brother Yun Chang offend you, and you told him not to come to Beijing again?"

Seeing that she was really annoyed, Lu Sheng dissipated all the doubts he had before, and raised his hand to touch the side of his nose with a wry smile, "...you, me, Yun Chang, three childhood sweethearts, come from the south, trust me, I will definitely not will kill him."

Nan Lai said: "Of course I believe you." She didn't say much to Lu Sheng, turned around and ran away, coming and going in a hurry.

Lu Sheng was about to call her to stop and question her more, because it was very suspicious for this girl to rush to inquire about his whereabouts.It's just that he traveled quickly from the south, and he was worried about the hanging pot in his hand, so he had to put this matter aside for the time being and went to Xingshan Temple.

When he arrived at Xingshan Temple, he was told by the Zhike monk that Hui Ye was doing homework with his master, so he first asked to see the sun.Knowing that this is the honored guest of the young suzerain, the Zhike monk became more respectful and said with a smile on his face: "Is this Lu Gongcao? Master Sunguang has an order. If Gongcao arrives, you can go to see him directly. Master Sunguang will In the Mingxin Hall in the back mountain."

Lu Sheng asked about the route, nodded his thanks, rode to the back mountain, and followed the mountain road for half an hour before arriving at Mingxin Hall.

Xingshan Temple treated the future suzerain of the Najieluo Sect very kindly, and assigned the entire Mingxin Hall to Sunshine for living.For fear of disturbing the holy monk, Lu Sheng dismounted early and approached the Mingxin Hall with red pillars and black tiles.When approaching the gate, several monks came out, clasped their hands together and said, "Lu Gongcao, please come in." Immediately, those who led the horses led the horses, and those who led the way led the way. Lu Sheng had to do as the Romans did, and followed into the gate.

After passing through two courtyards and bypassing the rockery and stone pavilion, we just entered a large hall.

Sunlight changed into a light white silk monk robe with wide sleeves, which was soft and smooth, with ivory lotus beads hanging around his neck, and he was sitting cross-legged on the futon, chanting sutras with his eyes closed.There are no Buddha statues in the hall, only dozens of colorful prayer flags hanging down. The ground is covered with a thick and soft crimson Persian velvet blanket. Between the layers of prayer flags, a pair of colorful prayer flags hanging on the wall in the deepest part of the hall are vaguely revealed. buddha statue.

Apart from the boots, Lu Sheng just stepped into the hall, the wooden door creaked shut, and in the silent space, only the sound of sunlight reciting scriptures in a low voice.

The man's voice was quiet and beautiful. Although Lu Sheng couldn't understand it, he could feel the holy and pious intentions in it, so he stood in awe and stood still at the door.

Fortunately, he didn't wait for a long time, the sound of chanting gradually stopped, and the sun opened his eyes and looked at Lu Sheng.

Lu Sheng's heart was shaken, and he felt that this person seemed to be enveloped in the Buddha's light, solemn and resplendent, and supreme, which made people suddenly have the urge to prostrate and worship in reverence and love.

Only now did he somewhat understand why Hui Ye and other monks always respected the young suzerain whenever they mentioned the young suzerain. I am afraid that what the monks respected was not his status as the young suzerain, but the Buddha nature deeply rooted in his bone marrow and Mingwu.

Fortunately, Sunlight opened his mouth slowly and broke the illusion, so that Lu Sheng never really knelt down.He said softly, "Lu Sheng, come here."

When Lu Sheng came back to his senses, he breathed a long sigh of relief, and said in a low voice, "I'm bothering you, Master." He pressed Sunlight's finger, and sat cross-legged on the futon like him, holding the hanging pot filled with the ferry boat in both hands, respectfully Respectfully dedicated to the sun.He was shocked by the Buddha nature of sunlight for a moment, and he didn't dare to be presumptuous at all.

Sunlight glanced at him, perhaps he had seen such changes a lot, so he didn't say much, just took the hanging pot with both hands, caressed the black Sanskrit characters on the bright yellow background, and said in a low voice: "Hidden in this magic sword is an unknown The monster, fortunately, has a weak breath, so it has not seriously harmed you for a long time. It's just that in the long run, it can make mortals fascinated, like a walking dead, controlled by the monster. At that time, it was necessary to kill and set fire, burn, kill, and loot. It will also make you feel happy.”

Lu Sheng broke out in a cold sweat. If this was the case, wouldn't he become another Yaoye? How could he endure it?

Unconsciously, he clenched his fingers and said in a low voice, "Please master, save me."

Sunlight said solemnly: "It's a matter of duty. There is just one thing that needs to be clarified first."

Lu Sheng hurriedly said, "Master, please explain."

Sunny got up, grabbed a red prayer flag hanging from the roof, wrapped the hanging pot carefully and fixed it, knotted it and said: "You have been with this magic sword day and night, and you have been infected with evil thoughts. Luo Zong's Great Sun Tathagata Exterminating Evil and Purifying the World Mantra will dispel evil for you."

Lu Sheng said blankly, "Yes."

Sunlight flicked up the hem of his clothes, and sat down cross-legged in front of Lu Sheng again, but this time he sat very close to each other, with his knees touching each other, and then said again: "Lu Sheng, when the curse was cast, my heart was full of flames, disturbing my soul. Do your best to restrain yourself."

Lu Sheng still said solemnly: "Yes."

Sunlight made seals with both hands, crossed his chest, lowered his eyes and said: "When the curse is completed, hundreds of thoughts will be disturbed, like the roar of the demon in the heart, just follow the heart's desire, and you must not restrain it. When the fire in the heart is burnt out, the natural demon Forget it."

Lu Sheng was ignorant, so he had no choice but to answer: "...Yes."

Afterwards, Sunlight didn't say any more, and recited scriptures in a low voice again.

The sound of chanting is like weeping and complaining, like the summer wind lingering, and the winter snow falling. Unknowingly, people are immersed in it. Hearing his voice, he sank into a state of complete ecstasy.

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Sheng was suddenly awakened by a hasty touch, as if he had fallen from a cloud. The drop was so great that he couldn't recover for a while.

Sunlight was still sitting on the futon, with his hands in the mudra, motionless, like an incarnate Buddha, only his thin lips opened and closed, like a Sanskrit voice singing a cappella.

It was clear that only Sunshine and Lu Sheng were in the hall, but Lu Sheng noticed a pair of hands encircling him. They rubbed against his waist for a moment, and then slowly slid across his flanks, one pointing upwards and the other downwards. Go to the vital point.