Chapter 321: with translation of chapter title

Xiu Ling's move left everyone present stunned.

Xiu Ling's move left everyone present stunned.

It's truly outrageous—without being bound by the Fomen precepts, one can still cultivate Fomen techniques.

It's truly outrageous—without being bound by the Fomen precepts, one can still cultivate Fomen techniques.

Senior brother, that's amazing!

Translate: "Shī xiōng, amazing." Could be "Shī xiōng, that's amazing." Keep exclamation. We'll do: "Shī xiōng, amazing."

At that moment, the Putuo Temple disciple tasked with watching outside the courtyard also saw a glint in his eyes.

At that moment, the Putuo Temple disciple tasked with watching outside the courtyard also saw a glint in his eyes.

In just a day, they could no longer bear craving the Dao Yi Sect's meals.

In just a day, they could no longer bear craving the Dao Yi Sect's meals.

If not for taking turns resting, and with the Fomen precepts binding them, they would have long since joined the food‑snatching crowd.

If not for taking turns resting, and with the Fomen precepts binding them, they would have long since joined the food‑snatching crowd.

Now, having personally witnessed Xiu Ling invent a cultivation method to reforge the Buddha-heart, their hearts were filled with excitement.

Now, having personally witnessed Xiu Ling invent a cultivation method to reforge the Buddha-heart, their hearts were filled with excitement.

If they did the same, could they then enjoy the same meals as the Dao Yi Sect?

If they did the same, could they then enjoy the same meals as the Dao Yi Sect?

Of course, in reality, the Dao Yi Sect disciples would certainly not allow the Putuo Temple disciples to snatch food—this is impossible.

Translate: "Of course, in reality, the Dao Yi Sect disciples would certainly not allow the Putuo Temple disciples to snatch food—that's impossible." Keep both. So: "Of course, in reality, the Dao Yi Sect disciples would certainly not allow the Putuo Temple disciples to snatch food—that's impossible."

But right now, who has the time to think about all that? These Putuo Temple disciples just want a bite to eat.

But right now, who has the time to think about all that? These Putuo Temple disciples just want a bite to eat.

After a meal, Xiu Ling was directly taken away by Juéqíng Shītài, evidently because of the matter of reforging the Buddha-heart.

After a meal, Xiu Ling was directly taken away by Juéqíng Shītài, evidently because of the matter of reforging the Buddha-heart.

As for that, Hong Zun and the others didn't care—what Buddha-heart? They didn't have one, so why worry about it?

As for that, Hong Zun and the others didn't care—what Buddha-heart? They didn't have one, so why worry about it?

As for Shi Song, after eating, he just sat there muttering to himself, nobody knew what he was saying.

As for Shi Song, after eating, he just sat there muttering to himself, nobody knew what he was saying.

Over the next few days, the Dao Yi Sect caused no further trouble; aside from the three daily meals, everything was quiet, and they were almost entirely immersed in cultivation.

Over the next few days, the Dao Yi Sect caused no further trouble; aside from the three daily meals, everything was quiet, and they were almost entirely immersed in cultivation.

Meanwhile, Jue Xin and the other Putuo Temple elders, after several days of surveillance, gradually discovered the Dao Yi Sect's secret.

Meanwhile, Jue Xin and the other Putuo Temple elders, after several days of surveillance, gradually discovered the Dao Yi Sect's secret.

They started fighting over food?

They started fighting over food?

I said this Dao Yi Sect must have some problem—cultivators still eating meals?

I said this Dao Yi Sect must have some problem—cultivators still eating meals?

But the people below say the Dao Yi Sect's meals are fragrant.

But the people below say the Dao Yi Sect's meals are fragrant.

How fragrant could it be? I think this Dao Yi Sect is just problematic.

How fragrant could it be? I think this Dao Yi Sect is just problematic.

They haven't experienced it themselves, so they can't imagine how tempting Ye Zhangqing's meals are.

They haven't experienced it themselves, so they can't imagine how tempting Ye Zhangqing's meals are.

As holy monks of the Fomen, Jue Xin and the others had long looked down on these so‑called delicacies.

As holy monks of the Fomen, Jue Xin and the others had long looked down on these so‑called delicacies.

But now that they understood why the Dao Yi Sect disciples fought each other daily over food, everyone could relax.

But now that they understood why the Dao Yi Sect disciples fought each other daily over food, everyone could relax.

Is there no problem with Jue Ming, junior fellow disciple, over there?

Is there no problem with Jue Ming, junior fellow disciple, over there?

Jue Xin asked.

Jue Xin asked.

Upon hearing that, Jue Hui replied.

Upon hearing that, Jue Hui replied.

We've already visited Hong Zun and the others—no problem.

We've already visited Hong Zun and the others—no problem.

That's fine—just have Jue Ming hold steady the Dao Yi Sect; as for their food‑snatching brawls, we don't need to intervene.

That's fine—just have Jue Ming hold steady the Dao Yi Sect; as for their food‑snatching brawls, we don't need to intervene.

Yes.

Translate: "Yes."

Jue Xin nodded in satisfaction, unaware that those here who looked down on this, the disciples tasked with watching the Dao Yi Sect, had each reached their limit.

Jue Xin nodded in satisfaction, unaware that those here who looked down on this, the disciples tasked with watching the Dao Yi Sect, had each reached their limit.

Whenever the Dao Yi Sect ate, these disciples would lie against the courtyard wall, gazing enviously; some even went so far as to imitate Xiu Ling and the others from the Withered Wood Hermitage, frantically sucking in the aroma.

Whenever the Dao Yi Sect ate, these disciples would lie against the courtyard wall, gazing enviously; some even went so far as to imitate Xiu Ling and the others from the Withered Wood Hermitage, frantically sucking in the aroma.

However, because the distance was too great, little of the scent remained; but if you paid close attention, you could still sense a faint fragrance.

Translate: "However, because the distance was too great, little of the scent remained; but if you paid close attention, you could still detect a faint fragrance." No names.

Coupled with the Dao Yi Sect disciples' wolfish gulping, it made the hungry drool uncontrollably.

Coupled with the Dao Yi Sect disciples' wolfish gulping, it made the hungry drool uncontrollably.

Unfortunately, Jue Xin and the other higher‑ups were completely unaware of this.

Unfortunately, Jue Xin and the other higher‑ups were completely unaware of this.

It's only a meal—could it really cause such a fuss?

Translate: "Could a mere meal really overturn the heavens?" No names.

Besides, after lunch, Ye Zhangqing, Xu Jie, Zhao Zhengping, Liu Shuang, Lu Youyou, Wang Yao, Zhao Rou, Zhong Ling and the other Inner Disciples, idle and with nothing to do, wanted to go out for a stroll.

Besides, after lunch, Ye Zhangqing, Xu Jie, Zhao Zhengping, Liu Shuang, Lu Youyou, Wang Yao, Zhao Rou, Zhong Ling and the other Inner Disciples, idle and with nothing to do, wanted to go out for a stroll.

Naturally, a Putuo Temple disciple accompanied them along the way; this group of monks dared not let the Dao Yi Sect disciples wander alone, for who knew what mischief they might stir up.

Naturally, a Putuo Temple disciple accompanied them along the way; this group of monks dared not let the Dao Yi Sect disciples wander alone, for who knew what mischief they might stir up.

The Putuo Temple disciple assigned to accompany them was named Ming Chen, a disciple of the monk Jue Ming.

The Putuo Temple disciple assigned to accompany them was named Ming Chen, a disciple of the monk Jue Ming.

Having him accompany Ye Zhangqing and the others was quite fitting—their statuses were roughly equal, and they were both youthful Heavenly Pride.

Having him accompany Ye Zhangqing and the others was quite fitting—their statuses were roughly equal, and they were both youthful Heavenly Pride.

Moreover, Ming Chen's temperament was the same as his master, the monk Jue Ming: tolerant and gentle, humble and courteous, and he would not come into conflict with the Dao Yi Sect disciples.

Moreover, Ming Chen's temperament was the same as his master, the monk Jue Ming: tolerant and gentle, humble and courteous, and he would not come into conflict with the Dao Yi Sect disciples.

Along the way, Ming Chen kept introducing the scenery, architecture, and history of various parts of Putuo Temple.

Along the way, Ming Chen kept introducing the scenery, architecture, and history of various parts of Putuo Temple.

They got along fairly well and chatted quite a bit.

Translate: "Everyone got along fairly well, and they chatted quite a bit." No names.

Afterward, under Ming Chen's guidance, everyone arrived at a courtyard called the Divine Ox Lodge.

Afterward, under Ming Chen's guidance, everyone arrived at a courtyard called the Divine Ox Lodge.

Brother Ming Chen, this is.............

Brother Ming Chen, this is.............

Upon entering the courtyard, Ye Zhangqing curiously asked, for the courtyard contained only a luxurious cowshed and a pond of considerable size, and its name was also quite strange.

Upon entering the courtyard, Ye Zhangqing curiously asked, for the courtyard contained only a luxurious cowshed and a pond of considerable size, and its name was also quite strange.

Upon hearing that, Ming Chen laughed and led everyone to the pond's edge, where a large blue ox was leisurely soaking in the water; upon seeing the crowd, it gave a lazy moo.

Upon hearing that, Ming Chen laughed and led everyone to the pond's edge, where a large blue ox was leisurely soaking in the water; upon seeing the crowd, it gave a lazy moo.

Everyone, look at this ox—does it have anything different?

Translate: "Everyone, take a look—does this ox have anything different about it?" No names.

Everyone, look at this ox—does it have anything different?

Translate: "It's just an ordinary blue ox—it doesn't even count as a demon." No names.

Everyone was puzzled; upon this, Ming Chen nodded.

Everyone was puzzled; upon this, Ming Chen nodded.

Not bad—this is just an ordinary blue ox, yet it is our Putuo Temple's Divine Ox that Shook the Temple.

Not bad—this is just an ordinary blue ox, yet it is our Putuo Temple's Divine Ox that Shook the Temple.

The Divine Ox that Shook the Temple?

Translate: "Divine Ox that Shook the Temple?" Keep term.

Upon hearing that, everyone doubted—how could Putuo Temple make an ordinary large blue ox serve as the Divine Ox that Shook the Temple?

Upon hearing that, everyone doubted—how could Putuo Temple make an ordinary large blue ox serve as the Divine Ox that Shook the Temple?

Seeing that everyone didn't understand, Ming Chen explained.

Seeing that everyone didn't understand, Ming Chen explained.

Although this ox has not yet transformed into a demon, it has already lived for 365 years; even the abbot finds it astonishing—how can an ordinary blue cow live so long?

Although this ox has not yet transformed into a demon, it has already lived for 365 years; even the abbot finds it astonishing—how can an ordinary blue cow live so long?

Furthermore, this ox is versed in Buddhist Dharma; whenever it hears the temple disciples chanting sutras, it listens devoutly, possessing a heart toward the Buddha, and thus the abbot venerates it as the Divine Ox that Shook the Temple.

Furthermore, this ox is versed in Buddhist Dharma; whenever it hears the temple disciples chanting sutras, it listens devoutly, possessing a heart toward the Buddha, and thus the abbot venerates it as the Divine Ox that Shook the Temple.

After hearing Ming Chen's explanation, everyone finally understood—indeed, it was just the usual Fomen rhetoric.

After hearing Ming Chen's explanation, everyone finally understood—indeed, it was just the usual Fomen rhetoric.

One could guess the Fomen's talking points: nothing more than the claim that even livestock and wild beasts have a heart toward the Buddha, so how could humans, the leaders of all spirits, fall short of even wild beasts?

One could guess the Fomen's talking points: nothing more than the claim that even livestock and wild beasts have a heart toward the Buddha, so how could humans, the leaders of all spirits, fall short of even wild beasts?

It's the same old story, though nobody cared—what the Fomen chose to say had nothing to do with them.

It's the same old story, though nobody cared—what the Fomen chose to say had nothing to do with them.

At this moment, Lu Youyou, Wang Yao, and Zhong Ling had already come to the pond's edge, teasing the old blue ox.

At this moment, Lu Youyou, Wang Yao, and Zhong Ling had already come to the pond's edge, teasing the old blue ox.

The old blue ox seemed to really like the three girls—especially when it dove underwater, they would shower it with praise, making it quite pleased.

Translate: "The old blue ox also seemed quite fond of the three girls; especially when it dove underwater, the three girls would shower it with praise, making it immensely pleased." No names.

Huh, this old blue ox is quite pleased with itself.

Xu Jie and a few people arrived at the pond's edge, also saw this scene, laughed and said something, but immediately drew Wang Yao's displeasure.

「Third Shī xiōng, how can this be called showing off? It's clearly cute, okay. Little ox, come, do another dive for the senior brothers to see. 」

Hearing this, the old green ox let out a lowing and directly submerged its whole body into the pond.

Seeing this, Wang Yao clapped her hands in delight and praised.

「Wow, little ox is so awesome. 」

Hearing Wang Yao's praise, the big green ox blew bubbles in the water.

This big green ox is indeed fun, and although it hasn't transformed into a demon, it seems to have given birth to a bit of spiritual wisdom.

However, the laughter didn't last long; shortly after, Ye Zhangqing and the others standing by the pond looked solemnly at the big green ox in the water, already belly-up and motionless, and spoke in a low voice.

「It must be dead, right? 」

「No way! 」

「Then why is it completely still? 」

「Maybe it's just teasing Wang Yao and her junior sisters. 」

「Junior sister, shout at it and see if it reacts. 」

「Little ox, are you still there? Blow a bubble. 」

Wang Yao shouted, but the big green ox in the pond showed no reaction, remaining completely still.