Chapter 265

Chapter 265: Buddha Child Seizes the National Fortune

Li Hui felt quite troubled; this path was not simple. He was surrounded by countless karmic burdens, no wonder they sent two unfortunate monks ahead.

It felt like forcing an old ox to plow the ground before the winter thaw had completely set in. How impatient! Even more urgent than a tyrant’s fierce force!

In such a vast nation, with countless common people, every day unknown grievances festered, and endless injustices appeared, intertwining with the national fortune. This was especially evident on both sides of the royal road. From the depths of the unknown, countless scattered thoughts surged forward, wanting to block the royal procession and seek justice. However, they were already dead, without even a trace of spirit, leaving behind only fragments of thought, all mixed together as karmic burdens.

Behind him, the sound of chanting arose, as the great monks played their part, drawing away some special portions of karmic burdens to lessen the difficulty!

Even so, the karmic burdens accumulated by the Grand Xuan Dynasty in recent years were quite overwhelming. Under the impact of tangled thoughts, Li Hui revealed his true form. He saw nine massive golden lotuses rising around his feet. Although they had not merged into the Nine-Tier Lotus Platform, among the Buddhist sect, they were the purest, as if the Buddha himself had descended!

At this moment, Qinan’s demeanor struck Rouran’s eyes; he radiated immeasurable light, with golden lotuses rising from the earth and flowers raining down. With each step forward, his being moved with the law, and the law traveled with the light. Remarkably, this senior brother, dignified in presence, chanted the Fundamental Nectar Chant, transforming into a sky filled with light raining down onto the ground.

Li Hui wasn’t foolish! Helping the Grand Xuan Dynasty eliminate karmic burdens didn’t benefit him at all. Distracted, he pinched the Inspector General’s seal ring, falsely transmitting a royal decree outward, strengthening his mental guidance: “This official, the Inspector General, has been ordered to travel the royal road and listen to grievances from all sides. Revenge for grievances, pay back for hatred! Today I borrow your power to diminish the malevolence of the people; it’s not that we’re waiting for retribution; the time has come to pay it back as part of the national fortune!”

He was just a ninth-rank minor official, daring to use chicken feathers for authority, but who called him the Inspector General?

The Inspector General was only a proper eighth-rank official, without the qualification to enter the main hall, only able to walk through the side entrance. The Deputy Inspector General was a ninth-rank official, just a minor official, and certainly not an official of the Grand Xuan Dynasty, theoretically subject to the national fortune’s suppression.

The problem was that, at this moment, Li Hui was remarkably close to the royal road leading to the Grand Xuan Dynasty’s altar, representing a significant recognition. The plight and grievances of the people did not care what kind of official you were; as long as they sensed the oversight functions generated from the depths of the unknown, they immediately became the claws of the Fortune Ascending Talismans, boldly repaying grievances with grievances and hatred with hatred, even if their opponent was a man of authority. Now that a higher court official was here to clear things up for them, what could they fear?

“Boom…”

As the heavens and earth united in heart, with each step Li Hui took, it was as though he opened an invisible floodgate, and boundless karmic burdens surged, attacking all the corrupt officials who indulged in bribery, favoritism, and robbery within the country.

Li Hui, appearing dignified and compassionate, was indeed feeling anxious to the point where his heart was nearly in his throat.

How could he not be anxious? In such a brief moment, the Fortune Ascending Talismans absorbed a massive amount of fortune; he was stealing the sun and changing the day!

He didn’t know how many landlords were laughing while forcing their maidens to loosen their clothing, sipping tea, only to choke and die. He didn’t know how many officials sat at banquets, only to fall over the table due to a fishbone. It was not that they wouldn’t repay, but rather that the time had not yet arrived!

Today, that time had come, with a fake Buddha child coming to pry at the corner of the Grand Xuan Dynasty, as national fortunes boiled like waves of fire, leading to slaughter, punishment, and death!

What needed to explode, exploded; what needed to be cooked, was cooked. The Grand Xuan Dynasty actually acted as a shield for these people. How could they eliminate karmic burdens so easily?

The national fortune protected these people because of their noble birth or their fate which could intimidate a region. Yet, when the national fortune pressed down, the royal road released karmic burdens, and they immediately faced backlash—some died, some were injured, some fell ill—unlucky enough to choke on plain water, walking with misfortune.

Of course, those powerful figures with vast official bodies were still unshaken. At most, they felt a cold breeze pass, while their robes flapped tightly and that was it.

At this moment, Rouran followed Li Hui closely like a little wife, expecting to endure immense pressure after her teacher’s hint. She mentally prepared herself to spit blood, but surprisingly, following her senior brother felt incredibly effortless.

Looking at his back, she felt quite bewildered, unable to comprehend when this silhouette had become so tall…

Li Hui felt sweat bead on his forehead. The Four Fortune Ascending Talismans were fully loaded, but this time it was different; they could hold much more than before. They seemed to show signs of breaking through, aimed at forming a third halo, jumping from middle-grade treasure talismans to top-grade treasure talismans.

A rare opportunity! He took measured steps, intentionally slowing down.

Fortunately, not every practitioner among a hundred could observe the national fortune; even those who could might not be able to observe the royal fortune. Li Hui’s courage grew, and his performance became more exaggerated and vigorous, as if he wanted to pour his heart and soul into the Grand Xuan, paving the way against the numerous karmic burdens!

“Brother is actually shielding me from the wind and rain; despite usually being so flowery with words, could it be he is genuinely sincere…?”

If Li Hui knew what Rouran was thinking, he would have certainly scolded her; seriously, could she show some professional decorum? What was she talking about love and affection as a nun? This was a noble vocation dedicated to serving the Buddha and the green lamp, not to be mixed with any impurities!

Alright! A fake monk who earned respect even from real nuns—now that’s what you call professional!

Who would have thought that the little monk forging ahead along the left side of the royal road was actually a great thief, stealing the sky above Grand Xuan Dynasty…

“Almost there, just a little more. Even if I don’t need the Fortune Ascending Talismans later, as long as I can use them to absorb and sense the national fortune, that’d be good!”

“Top-grade treasure talismans are certainly stronger than middle-grade treasure talismans.” As Li Hui thought about this, suddenly his head shook violently, and the Fortune Ascending Talismans lost twenty percent of their fortune, failing to break through to become top-grade treasure talismans.

“Ah! Damn it! The Dao Rhythm Residual Talisman has intervened and snatched away the fortune again, not afraid of choking you to death.”

“Alright, I’m taking a big risk today. Let’s see how much you can consume.” Li Hui rolled up his sleeves, moving slowly forward, controlling the pace at which he repelled karmic burdens.

“Banruo Po Niye Mo, one, suffering day and night leading to catastrophe, with no time to escape; thus called ‘Without Interval.’ Two, when one fills up, many also fill up; thus called ‘Without Interval.’ Three, the instruments of punishment are forks and sticks, eagles, snakes, wolves, and dogs, and the suffering is endless; thus called ‘Without Interval.’”

Rouran paused slightly, her senior brother repeatedly reciting a section of scripture. What did that mean? Did it hide some secret? Or was he hinting at something?

Li Hui was not hinting at anything; he had memorized that section beforehand. The little nun was not diligent at all, only following along, lacking the effort to recite a few more chants to liven up the atmosphere.

The Dao Rhythm Residual Talisman was too advanced, and it did not create any special changes until they reached the end of the journey. Li Hui patted his bald head and cursed, “We’ve reached the end of the road! Where can I find another path? This is too much; I can’t satisfy you!”

“Ah?” Rouran was completely confused; her senior brother seemed to be complaining about the path being too short, while their accomplishments were so remarkably great, graced with magic powers and immeasurable meritorious deeds! Previously, his love for wealth and beauty was mostly due to his understanding of human emotions; it seemed she had misunderstood him deeply!