chsdbacks Chapter 187 Becoming an Immortal or a Buddha
Chapter 187 Becoming an Immortal or a Buddha
Chapter 187 Becoming an Immortal or a Buddha
The desolate night wind of Liangshan Marsh vanished instantly, replaced by the fragrance of incense and ethereal mist that lingered in the pavilion.
Wang Chao's eyes narrowed, and he subconsciously tensed up. Although he did not sense any hostility, the method of teleporting out of thin air was far beyond his understanding of power.
What kind of deity or god possesses such power?
"Mr. Wang Chao, there's no need to be nervous."
A gentle voice came from deep within the attic, and Xu Qing emerged from behind the counter with a smile on her face.
"My name is Xu Qing, and I am the Pavilion Master of the Zhutian Pavilion."
Wang Chao had already noticed Xu Qing. Seeing the smile on his face, He clasped his hands and nodded, his tone steady: "The Pavilion Master possesses such supernatural powers, which has truly broadened my horizons."
"But has the Pavilion Master forgotten that I, Wang Chao, am just an ordinary person and have no ability to buy any elixirs or miraculous medicines?"
Faced with such a scene that defied human capabilities, Wang Chao did not lose any composure, remaining neither humble nor arrogant.
Seeing this, Xu Qing smiled and said, "The Zhutian Pavilion deals with transactions. As long as Mr. Wang Chao is willing, he can buy anything he wants here, including the power of the peak of martial arts."
Before he finished speaking, Wang Chao saw Xu Qing point her finger to the two sides of the attic, to the rows of display shelves...
Upon seeing the rows of various elixirs, rare herbs, and precious medicinal materials, Wang Chao's pupils couldn't help but shrink slightly.
Even the lowest-grade planetary-level pills were unimaginable to him.
But before he could speak, Xu Qing continued, "However, with your current wealth, you can't afford such power."
"So I can give you a 'loan' that will allow you to directly surpass the peak of martial arts, crush all modern forces, free you from any constraints, and let you go find Tang Zichen at will."
Wang Chao paused, his fingers unconsciously rubbing the gold needle on his index finger.
Breaking free from the organization's constraints, finding Tang Zichen, and reaching the pinnacle of martial arts were indeed things he desired.
But he didn't agree. Instead, he pressed, "Since it's a loan, there has to be a price. What does Pavilion Master Xu want me to do?"
Although Wang Chao hadn't read many books, he understood one thing: there's no such thing as a free lunch.
Xu Qing looked at him, her tone calm yet carrying undeniable weight: "It's very simple. You just need to agree to one condition: if I need anything in the future, you must unconditionally do one thing for me."
"Don't worry, this matter will not make you go against your conscience, nor will it make you do anything immoral."
Xu Qing then wanted to replicate what had happened to Wang Chao, just like the other God of Cookery had done.
Wang Chao is currently very weak, not even at the sixth level of apprentice.
But Wang Chao is the one who will eventually be promoted to the Prison level, which is even unbelievable.
He could reap huge rewards with just a small investment of resources, but after he finished speaking, Wang Chao fell silent.
Helping someone unconditionally, without going against your conscience, sounds simple, but ultimately the other party has the final say.
This reminded him of the organization.
Although Wang Chao learned martial arts back then in order to get closer to Tang Zichen, for that beautiful figure.
But after retracing the Long March, having found his own path, understanding his own heart, and realizing what path he should take next, Wang Chao rarely entertained the idea of going against his own conscience.
Should I agree?
Xu Qing only saw the fleeting hesitation in Wang Chao's eyes before he regained the composure of a young master, but he slowly shook his head: "Thank you for your kindness, Pavilion Master Xu, Wang Chao appreciates it."
Hearing this, Xu Qing was somewhat surprised and raised an eyebrow, saying, "You're unwilling? With this power, you can not only break free from the organization's control, but also easily find Tang Zichen."
"It could even elevate your martial arts to a level unmatched by anyone before, surpassing even one in a hundred of Buddha's or Jesus's abilities. Wouldn't that be the best choice for you?"
"Don't you think that's stupid?"
Hearing this, Wang Chao breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"What might be the best choice for others is not the choice I, Wang Chao, want."
Wang Chao's tone was firm.
"As for being stupid, perhaps I, Wang Chao, am a stupid person."
Even before, when Big Stone had him practice shooting, he had already made up his mind to stay true to himself.
Can martial arts, no matter how strong, be stronger than firearms?
But he still chose the path of martial arts without hesitation, and rarely even touched firearms or other weapons.
This is his own path, and no matter how powerful modern firearms are, they have not changed his original intention.
How can one reach the peak if one's heart is impure?
If one's heart is impure and one's will is not firm, one will not find one's own path and will not even be able to enter the realm of hidden strength, let alone reach the peak.
If you possess power but are subject to others' control, what is the point of having power?
Wang Chao paused for a moment: "I can figure out the organization's problems myself, and I can find Sister Chen myself."
"As for surpassing the peak of martial arts, there's no need for the Pavilion Master's help."
At this point, Wang Chao's voice rose slightly:
"I don't know if the Pavilion Master has heard Mr. Li Runshi's words, but today I would like to restate the words of this great man according to my understanding."
"Those who are not as good as Shakyamuni or Jesus cannot become gods or Buddhas; those who are only as good as them cannot become them either; only those who surpass them can become Buddhas or immortals."
"Why can't Buddhists become Shakyamuni? Because they dare not become Shakyamuni; why can't Christians produce Jesus? Because they dare not become Jesus."
"If you don't even have the courage to become a god or an immortal, how can you become one?"
"So, Pavilion Master Xu, I apologize."
After these arrogant words, Xu Qing's gaze fell on Wang Chao, and he stared at him quietly for a while.
If an ordinary person heard this, they would probably think Wang Chao had gone mad, and would be even more furious that Wang Chao dared to embarrass them.
But Xu Qing's eyes showed no surprise or anger; instead, a subtle, almost imperceptible appreciation surfaced.
Although Wang Chao's cultivation level was only at the Transformation Realm, Xu Qing saw an unimaginable martial will in him at this moment.
That will was so unwavering that it would not change in the slightest even if the heavens and earth were turned upside down, stars were exploded, and the universe was destroyed.
Yes, that's it.
Without this martial will, how could one reach the level of transcending the cage?
That's the right way.
A moment later, Xu Qing suddenly chuckled softly, tapping the counter lightly with his fingertip: "Interesting. Faced with the temptation of instant success..."
"They actually managed to stay calm."
Before he finished speaking, Xu Qing casually took out a jade bottle from under the counter and poured out a pill the size of a longan.
The pill had a faint glow on its surface. As soon as it left the jade bottle, a refreshing medicinal fragrance spread out and seeped into every pore of Wang Chao's body, making him feel as if his whole body had gained some strength.
With a slight flick of his wrist, Xu Qing sent the pill flying steadily toward Wang Chao, as if it had eyes.
Wang Chao's eyes narrowed, and he subconsciously raised his hand to catch it. The moment his fingertips touched the pill, he felt a gentle energy spreading through the pores of his palm.
Like a person who has been starving for a long time seeing food for the first time, every pore on Wang Chao's body opened up, breathing in the fragrance of the elixir, and every cell was frantically absorbing the energy within, increasing his physical strength.
It is an absolute elixir of immortality, not something of this mortal realm.
With this thought in mind, Wang Chao, holding the pill, looked at Xu Qing: "Sect Leader Xu, what is this—"
"Hehe, Wang Chao, consider this compensation for my disrespect of your martial arts spirit just now."
Xu Qing waved his hand, his tone as casual as if he were handing over an ordinary candy.
"This pill isn't very valuable, but it will give you more confidence in the situation ahead."
Wang Chao tightened his grip on the pill.
Although Xu Qing said the pill was worthless, Wang Chao could sense the pure medicinal power contained within it.
"Let's do normal transactions after Mr. Wang has truly left Earth and amassed substantial wealth. If you feel indebted to me, you can return this small amount of energy to me then."
Wang Chao was puzzled after hearing the following:
"Leaving Earth?"
Xu Qing smiled:
"Just assume I can predict the future."