Chapter 327

This Zhenyuanzi, bullying people too much!

After she succeeds in the Western Journey of the Buddhist Sect and ascends to the rank of Prepared Saint, she will see what kind of attitude this Zhenyuanzi still has!

As for Zhenyuanzi's little attendant Qingfeng, upon hearing Guanyin's words of reply, he hurriedly ran back.

This is also why he later did not respond; Qingfeng Mingyue, as the youngest disciple recruited by Zhenyuanzi, has not yet calmed his temperament and remains as restless as a child.

Qingfeng rushed in a whirl to the room where Zhenyuanzi was, pushing the door open directly: "Master, Master"

Zhenyuanzi was originally sitting on the futon, with a pot set up in front of him, the charcoal fire beneath it burning, and the ground around him was surrounded by all kinds of ingredients.

Sensing Qingfeng's imminent arrival, he slowly and then quickly picked out a piece of meat from the pot, dipped it in the sauce in the bowl, put it in his mouth, chewed twice, and swallowed.

With a flick of his sleeve, he swept up everything on the ground, dispelled the aroma, sat cross-legged, held his duster in his arms, and closed his eyes tightly.

Zhenyuanzi assumed the posture of closed-door cultivation, and at the next moment, Qingfeng happened to push the door open.

His white brows furrowed, Zhenyuan slowly opened his eyes, his tone carrying a hint of reproach: "What did I tell you? Do not act rashly; before entering, you should knock and ask for permission. Have you forgotten?"

"Moreover, did I not say that during closed-door cultivation, one must not be disturbed?"

Qingfeng shrank his neck, feeling wronged: "Disciple has important matters to report to Master, does he not?"

"Speak!

What important matter? If it is not important, you will inevitably receive a scolding."

Zhenyuanzi asked formally.

He knew the Five Zhuang Guan like the back of his hand, and what Guanyin had just said was clear to him.

But he had not gone to see her, nor had he proceeded with closed-door cultivation as she said; regarding the Buddhist Sect, he indeed did not hold them in high regard.

The one who killed his close friend Hongyun, although it was Di Jun, Donghuang, Kunpeng, and Minghe, the indirect culprit was undoubtedly the Two Saints of the West.

If it were not for their wailing and tearing at the earth, Hongyun would not have benevolently abdicated, leading to a series of consequences, ultimately returning his soul to Heaven and Earth.

Upon hearing Zhenyuanzi's words, Qingfeng was startled, and hurriedly said: "Replying to Master, just now a Bodhisattva of the Buddhist Sect came, saying that the Buddhist Sect will hold a feast tomorrow, so they came to invite Master to attend."

"Hmm"

Zhenyuanzi nodded.

"I already know of this matter; you may retreat."

Waving his sleeve, Zhenyuanzi dismissed him.

Seeing that Master did not pursue the matter, Qingfeng breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly bowed: "Very well, Master, I take my leave."

Having said that, he hurried away.

He truly feared that Master would change his mind; although Master's reproach does not involve beating them, it makes them do many chores, especially tiring, and forbids the use of magical power, which is truly suffering!

As Qingfeng left, he also closed the door behind him.

"A Buddhist Dharma Feast?" Zhenyuanzi muttered to himself.

Speaking frankly, he does not really want to go; this Buddhist Sect is nothing but vegetarian fare, no matter how it compares to the Heavenly Court's Peach Banquet? Upon mentioning the Peach Banquet, a flicker of excitement passed through Zhenyuanzi's eyes; it must be said, the dishes of this Peach Banquet were truly delicious!

Zhenyuanzi can be said to be among the earliest to attain human form in the Honghuang Heaven and Earth, yet after so many years, such delicious food has never been tasted before!

Even as a Prepared Saint, he cannot help but be moved.

Thinking of this, Zhenyuanzi waved his sleeve again, and the previous pot and dishes reappeared.

Since returning from the Heavenly Court, he has been studying the dishes that appeared at the Peach Banquet; the various stir-fries he had before, he has already given up on.

Because truly, he cannot make them; the results are too unpalatable, and even if he uses Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, there is no significant change in flavor.

As for how he knows? It can only be asked of that plate of stir-fried ginseng fruit with green peppers that was long ago overturned; he did not eat a single bite.

And now, before him, this pot resembling boiled meat is what he considers the essence of what he has learned.

During the Peach Banquet, that final dish, the hot pot, left his memory fresh.

The hot pot is not only delicious, but also appears extremely simple; as long as the pot is prepared, water added, and ingredients boiled within, it suffices.

With the discernment of his Prepared Saint realm, it is not difficult to see that the key to this hot pot lies in the base and the sauce!

Therefore, he kept a mindful eye, taking some dipping sauce before leaving, but the hot pot base he could not obtain.

The clear soup base, he directly used clear water,

while the red soup base, he could only substitute with a handful of chili peppers.

Although lacking in depth of flavor, the meat slices were also cut unevenly in thickness, yet relying solely on the dipping sauce still yields a certain flavor!

However, Zhenyuanzi did not take too much, so upon returning, he ate a few meals, always secretly and furtively.

Otherwise, if the disciples discovered it, each eating a few bites, that amount of dipping sauce would simply not be enough!

If not given to eat, it would appear stingy of him as a master; better still to let them not know.

Another piece of meat, eaten with satisfaction, Zhenyuanzi's gaze deepened.

Nowadays, the Buddhist Sect flourishes like the midday sun, acts with high profile, and at times even overshadows the name of the Heavenly Court.

Adding to this the Great Western Calamity, the Buddhist Sect's laws spreading eastward, it is truly facing an era of Great Prosperity, and indeed not easy to provoke.

Although no one in the Dao Sect wishes to see this situation, after all, it is the Dao Ancestor's golden words and jade sayings, and the entire Three Realms would not dare to oppose it.

Zhenyuanzi has always played a neutral role in the Three Realms; since he gave face to the Heavenly Court by attending the Peach Banquet, there is no reason to refuse the Buddhist Sect.

Therefore, attending this Buddhist Dharma Feast is still advisable; if the food is unpalatable, simply do not eat it—just go through the motions.

Thinking of this, Zhenyuanzi began again to fill the pot with ingredients.

Guanjiangkou.

"Brother, what exactly does this Buddhist Sect mean?"

Within the Yang Fu Mansion, Yang Chan sat on a chair, her expression carrying a hint of displeasure.

"Previously coming to provoke, now holding what Dharma Feast and still coming to invite"

Sipping her cherry lips, Yang Chan softly exclaimed: "Is it not that group of bald donkeys wanting to take revenge on Brother, deceiving you into going?"

After all, the elder brother previously killed a Buddhist Sect Bodhisattva; logically, they could not possibly not seek revenge!

Yang Jian's expression remained unchanged, he shook his head slightly, and the corner of his mouth carried a hint of contempt.

"They don't even have the guts for that."

This matter has already been settled by Master and the Grand Uncle-Master; even if the Buddhist Sect wanted to take action against him, they could only resort to secret underhanded tactics.

The Buddhist Sect's grand invitation to the Three Realms' immortals for this Dharma assembly is by no means a hidden matter.

"But I'm just afraid of accidents!"

Second Brother, how few underhanded tactics have those bald donkeys used in secret?

Yang Chan's expression turned anxious, and she looked toward Yang Jian.

In her eyes, there was even less concealment of her hatred toward the Buddhist Sect.

Because Yao Ji's revival and their siblings' recounting of everything, they also came to know—what role the Buddhist Sect, which outwardly appears radiant and glorious, truly plays behind the scenes.

It can be said that their deceit and treachery know no bounds!

Even their mother was schemed into her current downfall by the Buddhist Sect; if not for Shopkeeper Chen granting her the divine ability to restore and awaken the remnant soul, they would still be kept in the dark now!

"As an elder brother, I naturally know."

Regarding Yang Chan's feelings, Yang Jian empathizes deeply.

How could he not hate them? But since the Buddhist Sect has sent envoys to invite, it means they are making a show of stance—they will not dwell on this matter.

If you have the guts, then come.