Chapter 265: The Origin of the Buddha Statue

Early morning.

A pair of delicate and snowy-white feet emerged from the bed sheets. The pristine soles of the feet trembled momentarily in the air, like a taut bowstring, before finally falling onto the soft mattress.

At the head of the bed, Tea Jin lifted her head from beneath the thin blanket.

Her cloud-like hair was disheveled, and she was covered in a light sheen of sweat. Her enchanting and ethereal oval face was flushed with a rosy hue. Her slightly parted lips gasped for breath, and her eyes were hazy and filled with allure. It was a perfect description of seductive eyes.

"It's dawn..."

Su Yi pulled himself out from the sheets, his expression frozen when he saw the soft morning light seeping through the window. Had they been cultivating together all night again?

"Time passes relentlessly, pleasure is fleeting, and before I know it, morning has arrived..."

He sighed as if pondering the passing of time, then got up from the bed.

After freshening up, Su Yi put on a loose and clean robe and stood by the lakeside in the courtyard, practicing the Songhe Body Refining Technique as he had done before.

"Not bad. Using the Daoist 'Minor Yin-Yang Union Technique' for dual cultivation does indeed benefit cultivation..."

Feeling the flow of his qi, Su Yi nodded approvingly. A night of dual cultivation had greatly improved his cultivation level as a Martial Grandmaster.

This method was not only enjoyable but also made the practice less tedious, providing both physical and mental comfort. It was no wonder that various sects, whether Daoist, Buddhist, Confucian, or demonic, had inherited scriptures and techniques related to dual cultivation.

Of course, true dual cultivation methods were far superior to the one-sided techniques that only focused on cultivating either Yin or Yang.

After Tea Jin finished grooming herself, she prepared a bath for Su Yi before hastily leaving the Shushi Residence to buy breakfast.

Meanwhile, Su Yi lazily reclined in a rattan chair by the lakeside, facing the emerald-green lake, enjoying the gentle morning breeze as he narrowed his eyes.

Not long after, footsteps echoed in the courtyard.

At first, Su Yi thought it was Tea Jin, but soon, he silently opened his eyes, listened intently for a moment, and then quietly closed them again.

A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

At the same time, under the morning light, a young girl dressed in a light green dress tiptoed her way into the entrance of the Shushi Residence.

She held her breath, moved with the lightness of a cat, and cautiously surveyed her surroundings with her bright and agile eyes. When she caught a glimpse of the figure sitting on the rattan chair by the lakeside, she couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Then, she approached cautiously.

When she was only about ten feet away from the rattan chair, the girl raised her tender and pale jade-like hand, forming a trumpet shape near her lips, preparing to shout.

At that moment, the figure on the rattan chair suddenly chuckled, "A little thief daring enough to come to my territory and scare people?"

The girl let out a cry, startled like a frightened deer, and hurriedly put her hands down. Her exquisite and clear pretty face was filled with shyness and embarrassment.

By now, Su Yi had stood up tall, looking at the girl who seemed embarrassed not too far away, and couldn't help but laugh softly, "You little rascal, why are you still the same as before?"

Back when they were at the Wen family, Wen Lingxue would often secretly come to his residence and intentionally give him a "surprise."

Every time, Su Yi felt it was boring, but he had to play along and act surprised.

Now thinking about it, whether it was the Wen Lingxue of that time or himself before awakening his past life's memories, they were indeed... quite childish.

"Brother-in-law... Uh, Brother Su Yi, I... I just wanted to give you a surprise."

Wen Lingxue was somewhat at a loss and stuttered.

Su Yi smiled, just like before, stepped forward and rubbed the girl's head, saying, "Alright, the fact that you can still come to see me is already the biggest surprise."

He noticed the change in Wen Lingxue's way of addressing him.

However, he didn't bother to pay much attention to such trivial matters. It was just a form of address, and as long as the girl was willing, she could call him whatever she liked.

"Brother-in-law... No, Brother Su Yi, are you... are you mad at me?"

The girl blinked her watery eyes, feeling a bit guilty as she asked.

Correcting the way she addressed him face-to-face made the girl feel somewhat embarrassed.

"How could I be mad at you?"

Su Yi observed the girl in front of him and felt a sense of emotion.

During the time they hadn't seen each other, the girl had become even more graceful and lively. Her hair was elegantly tied up, her waist slender, her skin as smooth as cream. Her well-fitted dress accentuated her graceful and charming figure, like a fresh and exquisite lotus blooming on water.

Pure, lively, and beautiful.

Just looking at her, one could feel a burst of vibrant energy. Even the picturesque landscapes paled in comparison to the beauty and charm exuded by this young woman.

Originally, Wen Lingxue was a bit anxious and timid, worried that after not seeing each other for several days, Su Yi would be angry and ignore her.

But she never expected that when they truly met, seeing Su Yi treating her just as before, she immediately felt at ease, as if she had returned to the past.

Only the way she addressed Su Yi made her feel a bit awkward.

After all, she had gotten used to calling him brother-in-law, and now calling him Brother Su Yi required an adjustment process.

"Go get a chair and sit beside me."

Su Yi said, lazily reclining back into the rattan chair.

Seeing his unabashed laziness, Wen Lingxue chuckled, "Brother-in-law... um, Brother Su Yi, you're still so lazy!"

Saying that, she walked lightly, brought a chair over, and sat neatly beside Su Yi.

When Chajin returned with breakfast, she saw Wen Lingxue sitting shoulder to shoulder with Su Yi.

The two of them were chatting, the girl's smile was charming, and Su Yi was listening with a smile. The soft morning light bathed them, making them appear like a perfect couple.

Chajin couldn't help but admit that, purely in terms of age, the sixteen-year-old Wen Lingxue did indeed match Su Yi, who was only seventeen, more so.

Unconsciously, she sighed softly in her heart.

She could compete with little enchanting fairies like Zheng Muyao, but she couldn't compete with Wen Lingxue in terms of charm.

Because she understood that this picturesque girl held a place in Su Yi's heart that couldn't be easily replaced, including by herself.

"Young Master, Miss Lingxue, let's have breakfast."

Chajin steadied her mind and spoke with a smile.

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After breakfast.

Su Yi had originally planned to spend some more time with Wen Lingxue, but he had to give up on that idea.

Because there were quite a few visitors who came to visit today.

First, Zheng Tianhe came with his daughter, Zheng Muyao, followed closely by Ning Ehuai, riding on a Green Scaled Eagle.

Afterward, the Zhenyue King Mu Xi, the Yunguang Marquis Shen Jiusong, the Wuling Marquis Chen Zheng, the Senior Elder of the Xingya Academy Pu Yi, the Kongtong Academy Jiang Tanyun, and Lu Changfeng all arrived one after another.

Zheng Tianhe came with some precious fourth-grade spirit herbs to express his gratitude to Su Yi.

After all, if it weren't for Su Yi, he would probably still be imprisoned in the clan's prison, and he would never have the hope of sitting on the throne of the Zheng family again.

Ning Ehuai clearly had something to discuss, but seeing that there were many people present, she didn't rush to speak.

Mu Xi, Pu Yi, Jiang Tanyun, and Lu Changfeng came to bid farewell to Su Yi. They each had their own responsibilities and matters to attend to, so they couldn't stay in Gunzhou City all the time.

And after forming an alliance with Su Yi, they needed to return to their respective forces to arrange some things.

Shen Jiusong and Chen Zheng had similar intentions for their visit.

Regardless, in terms of identity, they were all external marquises of Da Zhou and each controlled a large army stationed in different territories.

During the casual conversation, Su Yi asked Mu Xi about the Bone Buddha that was being cultivated.

Mu Xi clearly had also paid attention to the Buddha statue and replied without hesitation, "The Buddha statue was found among the remains of the Fire Dome King Xiahou Ling. And if my speculation is correct, he should have obtained it from the Baoshe Demon Mountain."

"Baoshe Demon Mountain?" Su Yi was surprised.

Mu Xi nodded and said, "Others may not know about this, but I can't be deceived. Don't forget, the Lin Blood Jade Pendant on me was also obtained from the depths of Baoshe Demon Mountain."

Pausing for a moment, he continued, "When I obtained the Lin Blood Jade Pendant, I also saw a similar Buddha statue in a dilapidated temple-like ruin."

"However, that statue was about ten feet tall, severely damaged, with no head, and its hands crossed over the abdomen in a lotus seal. There was also a winding relief of a true dragon on its back."

"And from what I know, Xiahou Ling himself had personally gone to Baoshe Demon Mountain a few years ago to seek opportunities!"

"Therefore, I can conclude that the palm-sized Buddha statue Xiahou Ling obtained came from Baoshe Demon Mountain."

After listening, Su Yi nodded and said, "In that case, the depths of Baoshe Demon Mountain must indeed hide unknown secrets."

Mu Xi smiled and said, "If Young Master wishes to go, I am willing to accompany you."

Upon hearing this, Ning Ehuai, who was on the side, had a thought and said, "I have also explored the depths of Baoshe Demon Mountain. If you are going, count me in as well."

Su Yi pondered for a moment and said, "On the fourth day of April, I will set off for Yujing City. Along the way, we will pass by Baoshe Demon Mountain. If both of you are willing, you can join me on the journey."

Mu Xi and Ning Ehuai exchanged a glance and readily agreed.

They understood that with Su Yi's wisdom and methods, when they arrived at Baoshe Demon Mountain, he would probably be able to perceive many mysteries and secrets that they couldn't comprehend.

After all, Su Yi's methods and intelligence displayed in the Blood Thoroughfare Demon Mountain were truly unfathomable.

It was as if no strange or abnormal things in this world could escape the insight of his pair of Dharma Eyes.

In such a situation, even just traveling with him would be enough for them to benefit greatly.