Chapter 8: A Heart Like a Child, Only Then Can One Attain Bodhi

However, Lin Yun was completely at a loss, bewildered and unsure of what to do

Little Tower, perhaps you are the only clue I will find to locate my parents in the future. It is better to keep you hidden.

This is what is referred to as the primordial enlightenment within the Buddhist tradition

The old monk's words did not match his heart. However, the excitement on his face did not seem to be feigned

"Master, that's not it. How could Yun'er be lazy? It's just that the method of breathing and energy absorption I practiced that day seems to have reached its limit. As long as I exert myself, I feel a sharp pain in my abdomen, as if taking one more breath could potentially lead to an explosion." Lin Yun said earnestly

Or rather, Lin Yun harbored a sense of reverence towards it, never truly daring to speculate.

After six years, Lin Yun finally refined this foundational mental technique to its utmost limit, subtly and imperceptibly eliminating the protective demon essence within his body, one by one

Even the old monk can no longer perceive anything unusual about Lin Yun.

After six years of purification, I have finally completely suppressed and dissipated the trace of demonic essence within my body

However, Lin Yun has not only accomplished this, but over the past six years, he has also been able to memorize the positions of more than 2,000 stars. Moreover, he has accurately remembered the number of stars corresponding to the number of days he has spent here sailing.

"Why have you stopped absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth? Is it because your master is not present that you no longer feel the need to cultivate?" the old monk said, feigning anger.

This voice is not someone else, but rather the voice of the old monk

Master, are you trying to deceive me? Is it really that impressive?

"Hmm?" The old monk was taken aback, and immediately scrutinized Lin Yun's body. The Buddha's light shone upon Lin Yun, and his eyes appeared as if they were infused with golden hues, allowing him to see through Lin Yun completely.

Thus, he proposed the so-called method of purifying Bodhi, which is nothing more than a façade, using his own lineage of Esoteric Buddhism to introduce Lin Yun to the foundational practices, assisting him in his cultivation, so that during his practice, he could cleanse that demonic essence with the primordial energy of heaven and earth

The screen rotates, focusing on Lin Yun as he turns.

Haha, after six years, you have finally opened your meridian

Originally, Lin Yun would typically attend to this matter only after midnight. However, today, the old monk has yet to arrive. Bored and with nothing to do, Lin Yun had no choice but to address this matter ahead of schedule

Master! Lin Yun called out.

As of today, Lin Yun has finally concluded his life of singing about fishing boats on the flowing Su River.

He had long been accustomed to this matter; the old monk always had a sharp tongue but a soft heart. However, in his heart, Lin Yun could not agree with the old monk's words, and one could even say that he was in a position of unutterable suffering.

Lin Yun smiled dismissively

just like ... ... a pure white sheet of paper

The old monk merely responded with a single phrase

His joy stems from Lin Yun's transformation, which, in his eyes, is nothing short of a perfect metamorphosis

If an ordinary person were to do this, it would certainly lead others to think they are foolish

But now ... it is finally true that hard work pays off for those who are determined

Impressive, impressive

After listening to the old monk's words, Lin Yun suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of fortune in his heart

At this moment, however, there was nothing more to be done, and in the end, I simply turned over and went to sleep, not wanting to dwell further on this issue

Lin Yun was somewhat perplexed, like a monk who could not grasp the situation. He did not understand why the old monk would have such a strong reaction

In the end, it would be of no benefit to Lin Yun, only bringing harm

After all, the old monk did not dare to act hastily in such matters, but merely waited for Lin Yun to develop on his own. However, for six years, he never gave up, accompanying Lin Yun in meditation and Zen practice every day, reciting scriptures to him, so that his heart could better adapt to everything that is now.

"Master, has the pulse opened quite strongly?" Lin Yun asked淡淡.

Not only within the Buddhist community, but also among the Daoist sects and various other schools of cultivation, there is a strong emphasis on the nature of the heart. A pure and innocent heart, like that of Lin Yun, is precisely what they seek—a mindset most suitable for cultivation

"Waste, idiot! The lineage of the Lianshan has been suppressed, and yet you dare to wash the Bodhi? What a ridiculous thing to do!" This voice cursed, with a face full of indignation and regret.

The old monk was overwhelmed with joy and wept, as if he had been waiting for this result for a long time; however, this wait had lasted for six years.

The heart must be as pure as that of a newborn child in order to attain enlightenment

At this moment, in an unknown space, amidst a haze, a figure appeared, still clad in a pure white robe, with a look of indignation on their face

Just as he counted to one thousand and sixty, he was interrupted by a call.

Even though he had thought about it, Lin Yun actually achieved it. Not only did he completely suppress the demonic essence, but it also made his mind even clearer. For instance, at this moment, Lin Yun's heart, having seen too much, became empty and bright, allowing him to let go of all the past obsessions and attachments.

Lin Yun was astonished. Over the past six years, he had encountered too many people and increasingly felt the suffering of the world, the vicissitudes of life. Thus, he was determined to pursue cultivation. Although he had always considered himself a practitioner, there remained a lingering regret in his heart, which was that... he had never truly entered the path.

This also precisely reflects what the old monk just mentioned, that in the future, Lin Yun's cultivation will surely yield twice the result with half the effort

For the old monk, this change in Lin Yun is something he has truly been anticipating for a long time

He was actually counting stars

Naturally, today I will take you into the temple. Tomorrow, I will bestow upon you the title of disciple, announcing it to all within the Tianlong Temple. With the Mahavira Hall as witness, I will guide you through the door of Buddhism and help you attain Buddhahood. Amitabha," the old monk said with a smile, his face filled with joy

The little rascal has actually learned to be lazy

Lin Yun, after six years, your heart has already been purified like a Bodhi tree. Indeed, your unique transformation, with an untainted Bodhi heart, will surely yield twice the result with half the effort in your practice

At this moment, Lin Yun was utterly perplexed and could not comprehend the old monk's sudden joy today.

However, the old monk's words now indicate that his conditions have reached the standard for entry into the path

Lin Yun was skeptical; although he was already sixteen years old and had witnessed the myriad aspects of human life and countless faces over the six years of his experience, he still found it difficult to grasp the emotions of the old monk in his heart

At the moment Lin Yun stood up, he happened to see the arrival of the old monk

After the old monk finished speaking, his expression brightened, and he said, "Master, do you mean to say that I can truly step into the realm of cultivation?"

At this moment, Lin Yun, although only sixteen years old, has experienced the trials of life over the past six years, witnessing the warmth and coldness of human relationships, and his mind has fully matured

Due to Lin Yun's unique physique, coupled with a mysterious and unfathomable power surrounding him, along with the aura of the Demon Emperor, the old monk dared not lead Lin Yun up the mountain, fearing that the abbot within the Heavenly Dragon Temple would sense his presence

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