Tian Yuan

Chapter 2557 Meeting an Old Friend

"How dare I accept such courtesy from two distinguished guests? Please rise."

Liu Nansheng, dressed in plain clothes, was flattered and overwhelmed.

"You are an elder, you deserve it."

Chen Qingyuan's tone left no room for argument.

"I dare not accept such praise."

Liu Nansheng had indeed helped Qingzong and Chen Qingyuan in the past, but so many years had passed, and those favors had long been repaid. She was very tactful and would never dare to call herself an elder in front of Chen Qingyuan.

A few days ago, the name of the Azure Emperor spread throughout the heavens and the earth.

Based on Liu Nansheng's deduction, he naturally knew who the Azure Emperor was.

The presence of two great emperors, who bowed to him, stirred his heart and made it difficult for him to remain calm.

"Won't the Palace Master invite us in for a seat?"

Chen Qingyuan kept a smile on his face, not wanting to become estranged from his old friends.

"Please come in!"

Liu Nansheng immediately opened the slightly ajar courtyard gate and solemnly invited him.

The two entered hand in hand and sat down at the bamboo table in the center of the courtyard.

The bamboo table and chairs were created on Liu Nansheng's whim. She didn't need these things on a regular basis.

Serving tea and water, showing hospitality.

"I apologize for coming uninvited, Palace Master."

Chen Qingyuan said another polite remark.

"It is a great honor for me that Your Majesty and the Empress could come."

Although Liu Nansheng was only dressed in plain clothes, her demeanor was dignified. One could tell from a single subtle movement that she came from an extraordinary background and was not an ordinary person.

Although she was curious about why Chen Qingyuan had returned, she didn't ask any further questions. If Chen Qingyuan was willing to talk about it, he would.

Asking such a question might seem presumptuous.

Moreover, Liu Nansheng's time is coming to an end, and his mindset is completely different from before. He doesn't want to pay special attention to worldly affairs and will let things take their natural course until the end of his life.

The three chatted for a few minutes, and the atmosphere became somewhat harmonious.

At this moment, Chen Qingyuan mentioned the purpose of his visit: "Does the Palace Master intend to be buried here?"

Liu Nansheng nodded: "Mm."

Have you thought it through?

If Liu Nansheng wants to live a little longer, Chen Qingyuan will definitely step in to solve this problem; extending her lifespan is not a difficult task.

Liu Nansheng's gaze was firm and unwavering: "Yes."

"Row."

Chen Qingyuan knew Liu Nansheng's temperament well and did not offer any advice.

This was Liu Nansheng's own choice; forcibly interfering would only backfire.

"Does the Palace Master still have any unfulfilled wishes?"

Out of consideration for their past relationship, Chen Qingyuan will help in any way he can.

"I hope that after I die, I can be buried with the old monk and not be disturbed by others."

After thinking for a few breaths, Liu Nansheng expressed a wish to Chen Qingyuan.

Chen Qingyuan nodded in agreement without hesitation: "Okay."

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

Originally, Liu Nansheng was still thinking about how to arrange her affairs after her death, but now that Chen Qingyuan has made this promise, she no longer needs to worry.

Chen Qingyuan: "Palace Master Liu, there's no need for thanks."

After their conversation, the group arrived at the old monk's grave.

Chen Qingyuan took out a cup of tea and poured it in front of the tombstone.

He stared intently at the tombstone, without uttering a word.

Afterwards, Chen Qingyuan and An Xiruo left the bamboo forest for the time being.

For the remaining years, let Liu Nansheng and the old monk spend time alone and not disturb them.

When Liu Nansheng reaches the end of her life, she will fulfill her promise and complete her wish.

In the starry sky, An Xiruo felt the same way and sighed, "A person who is deeply in love does not want to live alone in this world."

"At least they had a beautiful memory, which made up for the regrets, and their lives were fulfilled."

Compared to the others, Liu Nansheng and the old monk had a very good ending.

An Xiruo gazed intently at Chen Qingyuan's profile, her eyes filled with affection, her resolve unwavering. Time was merciless, and their lives would eventually come to an end. When that day truly came, she would absolutely not live alone.

"Go to the Buddhist temple and see old friends."

Chen Qingyuan has a clear goal.

An Xiruo had no objections and was happy to follow Chen Qingyuan.

Within a few days, the two arrived at the main hall of the Buddhist temple.

The magnificent hall is bathed in the light of Buddha.

Deep within the main hall lies a simple ancient temple, the place of practice for the current abbot.

The Buddhist restrictions could not stop Chen Qingyuan. He concealed his figure and aura and easily entered, passing by others without being detected.

Walking straight to the entrance of the simple ancient temple, Chen Qingyuan released his concealment spell and called out to the inside, "Monk, how have you been lately?"

Boom!Boom!Boom!

Inside the ancient temple, the abbot sat cross-legged on a prayer mat, his eyes closed, his left hand raised to fiddle with the prayer beads, his right hand holding a small wooden hammer to strike the wooden fish, his lips moving rapidly as he softly chanted sutras.

Upon hearing the voice of an old friend, the abbot's eyelashes trembled slightly, the speed at which he was moving the prayer beads suddenly stopped, and the small wooden hammer also stopped in mid-air.

In just a moment, the abbot adjusted his mindset and continued to strike the wooden fish and chant sutras.

He insisted on finishing reading the entire scripture before slowly standing up and walking towards the door.

The abbot, dressed in a black kasaya, walked slowly to the door with a solemn expression and bowed to Chen Qingyuan and An Xiruo, saying, "Amitabha."

Seeing the abbot's solemn and dignified appearance, Chen Qingyuan wore a smile on his face, showing no change in emotion, but felt slightly sad inside.

He was once a Buddhist monk, but he had a temper and was generous and chivalrous.

Later, the Buddhist monk was ambushed by a powerful demon, and unexpectedly had a sexual union with a princess of the Netherworld Clan, giving birth to a daughter. This drastically changed the course of his life.

The heart of a Buddhist disciple has long been transformed into the Bodhi mind.

He made a vow before the Buddha that he would dedicate the rest of his life to one thing: to spread Buddhism and save all sentient beings.

After that, he seemed like a different person.

To be precise, he matured and embarked on a path remarkably similar to that of the old monk. In fact, his path was far more difficult and solitary than that of the old monk.

"I came to see you."

Chen Qingyuan and the abbot looked at each other, and memories of the past, like smoke, floated before their eyes one by one.

The abbot remained expressionless and silent.

"I've recently gained some insights into Buddhism, and I'd like to share them with you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Qingyuan handed a special jade slip to the abbot from a distance.

The jade slip contains the lifelong insights of the Thousand-Eyed Buddha, and its value is self-evident.

"Thank you, benefactor."

The abbot had not yet read the contents of the jade slip, but he could feel a vast and sacred Buddhist aura emanating from it. He put his hands together, bowed, and expressed his gratitude.

"The Buddhist community has developed quite well in recent years; it seems you've put in a lot of effort."

With a single thought, Chen Qingyuan could cover many star systems in the surrounding area, revealing the living conditions of all races and people. The overall situation was peaceful and stable, which was truly rare.

"This humble monk did nothing."

The abbot humbly replied.

The abbot was genuinely happy that Chen Qingyuan had returned safely. However, he didn't show it.

“I have observed that many promising talents have emerged in Buddhism. Choose one to inherit your mantle and give yourself some time.” Chen Qingyuan had known the abbot for many years and they were sworn brothers. He sincerely advised, “At least before you die, break free of this shackle and live a few more days for yourself.”