The Master of Beasts-Chapter 625 - 169: Establishing the Temple
Kai Ming shook his head and said, "I prefer drinking. My Buddha does not forbid wine and meat!"
"I see, then let's have a drink together."
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The Medicine King Competition was still ongoing, and Chen Jiuge rested his chin as he watched the eight alchemists on the high platform with boredom.
The alchemy hand formulas, complex yet uniquely charming, continuously emanated from the hands of these eight individuals. These spells made the eliminated alchemists watch in awe, and even Mu Xifeng paid some attention.
But Chen Jiuge couldn't understand it. Meanwhile, Miao Panpan had already dozed off, a large bubble forming at her nose, which appeared quite adorable.
"Buzz buzz buzz"
The communication token suddenly vibrated, and Chen Jiuge looked down; it was a message from Mo Yu.
After understanding when and under what conditions Kai Ming would appear, a thoughtful expression appeared on Chen Jiuge's face.
"Wufa Temple? Why have these Buddhist Practitioners suddenly emerged? Could it be because of the Heavenly Gate? Odd."
After pondering for a long while, Chen Jiuge ultimately decided to let Kai Ming establish a branch temple in Star Moon City. The Golden Desert was still a developing area, and it would remain such for the next few thousand years. Even if Wufa Temple had some scheme, at most, it would only cost him a city.
If there were no schemes, then he wouldn't lose anything. After all, Kai Ming had already made a Dao oath, and a little extra insurance couldn't hurt.
Most importantly, Chen Jiuge was very curious about Buddhist practitioners. Back in the Heavenly Realm, the number of Buddhist practitioners was surprisingly small. He wondered what would be different about the monks in the True Realm.
"If you're feeling bored, you can find something to do," Aunt Wen called out to wake Miao Panpan.
"Ah, oh, find something to do, huh? I don't really have anything to do!" Miao Panpan said with a bewildered look.
Chen Jiuge took out a small war simulation game from his time in the Heavenly Realm and then retrieved a batch of insect eggs from the Spiritual Beast Bag. After hatching them, he introduced the game rules to Miao Panpan.
"This is interesting. Let's play this!" Miao Panpan said excitedly.
Mu Xifeng and Aunt Wen, who were on the side, also showed a hint of interest. Seeing this, Chen Jiuge immediately took out a second piece.
"An interesting little toy. It seems the entertainment level in the small world you used to be in was quite high!" Mu Xifeng remarked.
"It was okay, it was okay," Chen Jiuge replied, remembering the absurd games back in the Heavenly Realm, his face slightly flushed.
On the high platform
Through the heavy pill furnace, Mu Xinyan's mind observed the constantly changing state of the elixir spiritual liquid inside, a hint of hesitation in her eyes.
"Should I try refining a Dao Golden Pill?"
The Dao Golden Pill, as the name suggests, is an elixir related to the Dao. It is also known as the Golden Pill, the highest level being the legendary Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, which is said to make a mortal instantly become immortal. Of course, this is just a legend, as the strongest alchemist today in the True Realm can only refine an Eight Revolutions Golden Pill at most.
"Boom boom boom"
While Mu Xinyan hesitated, the alchemist next to her boldly began refining with the Dao Golden Pill technique.
The young man with a determined look on his face, upon noticing Mu Xinyan looking at him, said earnestly, "Without breaking through limits, how can one be worthy of the title of Medicine King?"
Mu Xinyan's mind was shocked; she clasped her fists in thanks to him, then also began refining the Golden Pill.
The Golden Pill is an elixir that best demonstrates an alchemist's ability. To refine a Golden Pill, one must at least be a Heavenly Immortal level alchemist, and a highly skilled one at that.
While playing the simulation game, a smile suddenly appeared on Mu Xifeng's face, causing Aunt Wen, across from her, to be taken aback. After a slight inquiry, she mused, "Your disciple is quite remarkable, Fellow Daoist!"
Mu Xifeng shook her head, "Still lacks a bit of determination, that young man over there is not bad."
"Isn't that the final disciple of Medicine Immortal from Ancient Plains?" Aunt Wen inquired.
"Yes, ever since receiving the last disciple three thousand years ago, Medicine Immortal has not been seen in the True Realm. There were even rumors that Medicine Immortal had been imprisoned by an alien race," Mu Xifeng said with a slight laugh.
The status of alien races in the True Realm is indeed quite low. If not for the tense relations between the Human Clan and the Demon Domain, with frequent conflicts and the opening of new areas every ten thousand years, drawing the attention of major sects of the Human Clan, the alien races might have been wiped out long ago.
Take, for example, the True Demon Clan to the north of Medicine King Valley; if they didn't lack resources and Medicine King Valley didn't dislike fighting, they would have been eradicated long ago.
"Crash"
As the simulated city crumbled, Aunt Wen smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, it looks like I've won this round."
"Interesting, let's have another round."
"Sure."
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Star Moon City
After receiving Chen Jiuge's reply, Mo Yu immediately sent someone to deliver the message to Kai Ming, who was drinking with Hei Mu.
"Agreed? Thank you," Kai Ming expressed his gratitude.
The cultivator delivering the message, having just broken through to become a True Immortal, couldn't handle such a grand gesture and quickly dodged.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist. It seems we'll be seeing each other often now," Hei Mu congratulated.
"Thank you for City Lord's generosity. Do you know where might be suitable for establishing a temple?" Kai Ming inquired.
Star Moon City's predecessor was Star Moon Oasis, and its city structure, except for the outermost circle of grassland, is mostly included within.
"I don't know. Master, do you have any specific requirements?" Hei Mu pondered.
Kai Ming furrowed his brows, considered for a moment, and said, "Not many requirements, really. My branch of Buddhism is somewhat niche, so I don't need to open a grand temple. Preferably, it should be secluded and peaceful."
"In that case, there are a few places that might be quite suitable."
Star Moon Pond is the main resource production area for Star Moon City, with the surrounding areas where the spiritual energy is richest covered by an array for raising Spiritual Beasts. However, there are still many hills and dense forests around.
These places would suit Kai Ming's requirements well.
Since Star Moon Pond is off-limits to outsiders, the surrounding areas are quite desolate.
Guiding Kai Ming to a place outside a group of three-character hills, Hei Mu pointed and said, "Master, how about here?"
"Green hills and clear waters, rarely visited by people. It's excellent, excellent." Kai Ming was very pleased.
"As long as you like it, Master. However, if you're building a temple here, do take note of something," Hei Mu reminded.
"What do you mean, Fellow Daoist?"
"That area over there is an important place for Star Moon City within the array's covered range, and no one is allowed to approach without permission. You must keep this in mind. It's a confidential matter," Hei Mu, despite respecting Kai Ming, spoke with a firm tone.
"Of course, I'm not an unreasonable person!" Kai Ming said seriously.
"Good. As for the remaining matters, Master will need to discuss them with Lord Mo, as I have no authority over them," Hei Mu nodded.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist."
With Chen Jiuge's approval, Mo Yu eagerly helped Kai Ming establish the temple, causing Kai Ming to feel quite embarrassed.
"Lord Mo, if I were to establish a temple, I might need to recruit some disciples. Could I do that within the city?" Kai Ming inquired.
"Master, you're too polite. This small matter is no trouble at all!" Mo Yu responded generously.
"Thank you," Kai Ming bowed, then took out a transparent Bodhi Seed from his pocket, reluctantly caressed it twice, and said through clenched teeth, "This is a colorless Bodhi Seed, my small token of appreciation."
"Colorless Bodhi Seed?" Mo Yu asked, puzzled.
"It's well-known that Bodhi Seeds can enhance a cultivator's comprehension, speed up the practice of divine skills, and deepen realization of the Great Dao. But few know that a colorless Bodhi Seed can achieve the same effects, even two percent better," Kai Ming explained.
"Isn't this too precious?" Mo Yu hesitated.
The Bodhi Seeds from the Buddhist Sect are the most authentic and incomparable to those circulated outside. The colorless Bodhi Seed is even superior, making Mo Yu hesitant to accept it knowing the weight of this favor!
"No worries. Establishing the temple is extremely important to me. Though precious, the colorless Bodhi Seed pales in comparison to this matter. Please accept it, Lord Mo, as the construction of the temple will require your assistance," Kai Ming said.
"Then I shall accept with thanks," Mo Yu eagerly accepted. Needing to manage the city, his cultivation and divine skills had fallen behind. With the help of the colorless Bodhi Seed, he felt he could catch up again.
With not very high requirements for the temple, Kai Ming saw it completed in just about ten days, thanks to Mo Yu's assistance. The arrays and some statues within were arranged by Kai Ming himself, which embarrassed Mo Yu slightly.
In the newly built temple hall
Kai Ming tossed Yu Bai to the ground, his expression indifferent, and said, "You have two choices now. First, I send you back to Wufa Temple." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
"Or second, stay and become the deputy abbot, gather your former disciples, and help me manage the daily order of the temple."
The disheveled Yu Bai glanced at Kai Ming, then lowered his head in submission, "I'll choose the second option!"
