Chapter 92: Yi Jin Jing
Chapter 92: Yi Jin Jing
The next day, Qian Jin bid farewell to Xiaolongnu and went to Shaolin Temple alone.
When Abbot Tianming of Shaolin Temple learned that Qian Jin wanted to worship Buddha and borrow Buddhist scriptures at Shaolin Temple, he brought Abbot Wuxiang of the Bodhidharma Academy and Abbot Wuse of the Arhat Hall to welcome Qian Jin.
According to Qian Jin's original plan, he only needed to go to the Sutra Repository in a low-key manner, casually read the Nine Yang Manual a few times, and then leave directly.
I was quite flattered that Shaolin Temple would put on such a grand show.
Moreover, Zen Master Tianming was just too enthusiastic.
According to Zen Master Tianming, it was an honor for Shaolin Temple that Qian Jin was able to come to Shaolin Temple to worship Buddha, so it was essential to let Qian Jin stay at Shaolin Temple for a while longer.
Although Qian Jin benefited greatly from worshipping Buddha with the eminent monks of Shaolin Temple, his main purpose was still the Nine Yang Manual.
I don't actually have much interest in Buddhism.
Unfortunately, he insisted on using Buddhist worship as an excuse to spend his days dealing with several eminent monks from Shaolin Temple.
After several days, Qian Jin finally had some free time and went to the Sutra Repository to borrow Buddhist scriptures.
And it was here that I first met Jueyuan.
At this time, Jueyuan was only in his thirties and had not yet accepted Zhang Junbao as his disciple.
Based on age, Zhang Junbao was a few years younger than Guo Xiang, so he probably wasn't even born yet at this time.
Therefore, they naturally had no chance to see it.
However, back in the Valley of Heartbreak, he killed both Yin Kexi and Xiao Xiangzi in a fit of rage, so those two probably wouldn't be able to steal the Nine Yang Manual from Shaolin Temple.
Then Jueyuan would no longer be able to take Zhang Junbao to Mount Hua to retrieve the scriptures.
This didn't affect Zhang Junbao much, but without the Nine Yang Manual hidden inside the giant ape by Yin Kexi and Xiao Xiangzi, Zhang Wuji would probably be doomed.
Although I don't have a good impression of Zhang Wuji, it doesn't seem like a good thing to let such a chosen one of destiny die out.
It seems that after Zhang Junbao grows up in a few years, he should come to Shaolin Temple again and pass on the complete Nine Yang Manual to him.
This would also prevent this legendary figure who founded Wudang from having to go to Shaolin Temple to seek the Shaolin Nine Yang Skill for Zhang Wuji in his old age.
Or, to be more direct, he could have taken Zhang Junbao as his apprentice as well.
Qian Jin's wild thoughts annoyed Jueyuan, who finally couldn't help but remind him.
Upon hearing Jueyuan's voice, Qian Jin snapped out of his daze, then reached out and patted the other's shoulder, saying:
"I felt an instant connection with the master, and I will definitely return to Shaolin Temple in sixteen years to exchange Buddhist teachings with him."
After saying that, he entered the Sutra Repository while Jueyuan was completely stunned and found the Lankavatara Sutra, which recorded the Nine Yang True Scripture.
Then he picked up a few more scriptures and sat down to read them.
Half a day later, Qian Jin returned all the scriptures and prepared to leave Shaolin Temple, but unexpectedly, he was stopped by Zen Master Tianming.
"Young Master Qian, you have been at my Shaolin Temple for many days and have been devoted to worshipping Buddha."
However, I know that Young Master Qian's martial arts are now the best in the world, so I dare to ask Young Master Qian for some pointers.
Qian Jin was taken aback when he heard Tianming Zen Master's request. In his memory, Tianming Zen Master's martial arts skills should not be very strong. Why would he want to challenge him?
However, since they had treated him so warmly before, he couldn't refuse such a small request!
So he said:
"Master, you flatter me. My martial arts skills are far from the best in the world! I'm still far from it."
After saying that, he casually exchanged a few martial arts moves with Zen Master Tianming.
Qian Jin has now comprehended many profound principles of martial arts through the Extreme Dugu Nine Swords and the Extreme Nine Yin Manual.
Zen Master Tianming was no match for him. After a few moves, he realized that the gap between him and Qian Jin was far greater than he could have imagined.
So he immediately stopped and bowed to Qian Jin, saying:
"Young Master Qian's martial arts are divine; this old monk is in awe."
Upon hearing this, Qian Jin returned the greeting and was about to say a few words of modesty when he heard Tian Ming continue:
"Young Master Qian, I have long heard that you are a martial arts prodigy, and now it seems that your reputation is well-deserved."
Although I am the abbot of Shaolin Temple, I have never been able to comprehend the profound martial arts of Shaolin Temple due to my limited aptitude.
Now that I have the opportunity to connect with Young Master Qian, I hope he will generously offer his guidance and help me resolve some of my doubts about martial arts.
Upon hearing Tianming's words, Qian Jin finally understood why the Shaolin abbot had been so enthusiastic towards him from the very beginning.
It turns out he wanted me to teach him martial arts.
But he hasn't been around the martial arts world much, so how did he become so famous? Even the abbot of Shaolin Temple considers him a martial arts prodigy?
Despite his doubts, Qian Jin did not intend to refuse Tianming's request and agreed on the spot.
And so, Qian Jin lingered at Shaolin Temple for a few more days, exchanging Shaolin martial arts techniques with Zen Master Tianming.
Although most of the questions that Zen Master Tianming asked Qian Jin were not systematic, Qian Jin still gained a great deal when he left Shaolin Temple seven days later.
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Unexpectedly, while learning the Nine Yang Manual, I also had such a pleasant surprise.
Qian Jin was in a great mood. After leaving Shaolin Temple, he made a few inquiries and learned that Yang Guo was in Xiangyang, helping Guo Jing defeat the Mongol army.
As expected, that kid couldn't stand being alone, so he followed Huang Rong to Xiangyang.
Since Yang Guo has made such a great contribution, how could his master not go and congratulate him!
So Qian Jin headed straight for Xiangyang.
Upon arriving in Xiangyang, they found Guo Jing and his group celebrating their great victory over the Mongol army.
When Yang Guo learned that Qian Jin had arrived, he rushed out from the banquet to greet him.
Following closely behind were his two junior sisters, Yelü Yan and Wanyan Ping.
"Master, you've arrived just in time! We've just defeated the Mongol army, and you've already appeared."
"Brother Qian, where have you been all this time? We've been asking around for ages, but we haven't been able to find a single trace of you in the martial arts world."
"Brother Qian, you haven't taught us martial arts yet! Our senior brother Yang Guo is far more skilled than us."
Yang Guo was at the front, but after hearing what Yelü Yan and Wanyan Ping said, he froze in place.
Brother Qian?
"Hey, how can you call Master 'Brother Qian'? That's incredibly disrespectful!"
As Yang Guo protested, Yelü Yan and Wanyan Ping quickly arrived at Qian Jin's side, each grabbing one of his arms and saying:
"What's wrong with calling him Brother Qian? We've been calling him Brother Qian ever since the day we became his disciples."
Brother Qian didn't say anything, so where did your opinion come from?
"Yes, yes, we call him Brother Qian, and you call him your master. We each follow our own rules and don't interfere with each other."
Yang Guo: "..."
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