Embers Ad Infinitum

The Zen room where the "Buddha's body" was sleeping... These words were like thunder, exploding in the ears of several members of the "Old Tune Group", making their hearts tremble.

Jiang Baimian barely controlled the change in his expression and asked with a smile:

"There are no 'Perfectly Enlightened Ones' living on the seventh floor?"

"That is the place where my Buddha Bodhi is enshrined, and it is also where the Buddha's body sleeps." Although the young monk did not give a direct answer, the explanation he gave clearly told Jiang Baimian and others that in order to "round the world" The Awakened Ones, who are sincere in worshiping the Buddha, will not allow themselves to be on an equal footing with Zhi Sui.

"Aren't you afraid of being sneaked in by thieves?" Shang Jianyao asked curiously.

The young monk whispered the Buddha's name:

“The location of the ‘Buddha’s body’ has its own magic and is not afraid of external demons.

"Moreover, the 'Enlightened Ones' don't live there, but they all take turns to guard it."

Having said this, the young monk looked around and lowered his voice:

"I have to remind you of something."

"You can't break into the seventh floor without permission?" Shang Jianyao asked immediately.

Are you stupid? We can't even get out of this room... Long Yuehong, who was listening in, couldn't help but complain.

The young monk maintained a kind attitude:

"I don't think you have this intention."

He paused and suppressed his voice again:

"It is rumored that where the 'Buddha's Body' sleeps, a terrifying demon is suppressed.

"Although it cannot move freely, because the 'Buddha's Body' is sleeping, it can still leak some power and create various abnormalities.

"So, no matter what temptations you have been subjected to or what things you have seen, you cannot go to the seventh floor or get close to the meditation room where the 'Buddha's Body' sleeps, otherwise you will die in various strange ways.

"There were monks who disappeared without a trace and were never seen again."

Isn't this what happened to us last night? The strange knock on the door gave us a hint, tempting us to go to the seventh floor... Long Yuehong was afraid, but at the same time she was glad that the team leader chose to be cautious.

Jiang Baimian nodded with a solemn expression:

"Isn't it said that there are 'Perfect Enlightenment' guards on duty? How could someone easily enter the seventh floor?"

"'Perfectly Enlightened Ones' can also be lazy and lax." Shang Jianyao said, "Human beings really all have bad natures."

The young monk shook his head:

"No, it should be that the influence created by the devil has blinded the senses of the 'Enlightened Ones', causing loopholes in their care that can be exploited."

"That demon is really strong." Jiang Baimian said with emotion.

This reminded her of Wu Meng in the ruins of Wasteland 13.

"That's why the 'Buddha's Body' needs to suppress it personally." The young monk's logic formed a closed loop.

Jiang Baimian thought for a few seconds and then asked:

"You say it's a rumor, but you mean you haven't seen it in person?"

"Yes, monks don't lie." The young monk clasped his hands together and pronounced the Buddha's name. "This is also because the monks in the temple often go out and walk on the dust to temper their spirits and cultivate their consciousness. Many people here are We set off on a whim, not knowing the surrounding sect members, and they may not be able to return alive, which is akin to missing.”

It's so casual... The senior officials of the "Crystal Consciousness Sect" are really ambitious in this regard... Long Yuehong muttered in her heart.

Young He didn't say anything more, closed the door, and left here, leaving several members of the "Old Tune Team" looking at each other with different expressions but equally solemnly.

"I thought such weird and terrifying things wouldn't happen in the headquarters of such a large religion." After a while, Long Yuehong sighed with emotion.

"You didn't say that yesterday or the day before yesterday." Shang Jianyao pointed out.

The scene where the chief jumped to his death and cut off his own skin gave Long Yuehong a nightmare.

Long Yuehong coughed awkwardly:

"What I mean is that weird and terrible things won't happen to external visitors like us. As for them, they naturally have their own special features.

"The current situation makes me feel that I am not staying in the Prime City, the headquarters of the 'Crystal Consciousness Cult', but in the ruins of Wasteland 13."

"Just ignore it." Bai Chen gave his opinion.

This is particularly in line with Long Yuehong's thoughts.

Jiang Baimian turned his head and glanced at "Garibaldi" Giuseppe who had fallen asleep again:

“Sometimes, you can’t just ignore someone and get away with it.

"Well, the devil's theory may not be true. It may just be to cover up other things."

"For example, don't let the monks enter the seventh floor and discover some secrets?" Shang Jianyao raised his hand and touched his chin.

Long Yuehong suddenly frowned:

"There are 'Perfect Enlightenment Masters' on duty to guard the seventh floor. Not to mention ordinary monks, even 'Six Consciousness Masters' and 'Seven Consciousness Masters' cannot enter the seventh floor without permission."

"What if the statement that the 'Perfect Enlightenment' takes turns to guard is half true? Maybe at some point every day, even the 'Perfect Enlightenment' may not dare to stay on the seventh floor, or even dare to sense the surrounding area. situation." Shang Jianyao gave full play to his imagination.

"Monks don't tell lies..." Long Yuehong muttered in a low voice.

Jiang Baimian chuckled:

“For most ‘Enlightened Ones’, this should be just a commandment, not a price.

"As for the rules, there will inevitably be times when they are violated."

Upon hearing these words, Shang Jianyao immediately sang:

"Who is in the ear, saying..." (Note 1: No need to note it?)

His subsequent voice was stared back by Jiang Baimian.

Jiang Baimian took advantage of the situation and looked around:

"Since there are various dangers where Yan Hu sleeps, it is reasonable that there are some abnormalities in the place where the 'Buddha's Body' lies.

"However, we are not here to pry into the secrets of the Crystal Consciousness Sect. Even if there is anything related to the destruction of the old world, it should be hidden in the five holy places. We should just concentrate on doing our own things."

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After Jiang Baimian finished speaking, Bai Chen whispered back:

"That's not what you said just now. You're afraid that the trees will be quiet but the wind won't stop."

Jiang Baimian laughed twice:

"Well, what I just talked about was the external objective conditions, and now I'm talking about our subjective attitude."

Bai Chen didn't answer her words and said again:

"Perhaps the person who knocked on the door told us to go to the seventh floor with some important information. The 'Crystal Consciousness Cult' spreads rumors about demons just because they don't want anyone to enter."

"I don't recommend taking risks before you understand the general situation. If you really want the tree to be quiet but the wind doesn't stop, go to Master Zen Naga." Jiang Baimian's expression became serious, "Besides, we don't even dare to leave the door. , why are you talking about going to the seventh floor?"

Shang Jianyao immediately raised his hand and pointed at the ceiling:

"You don't necessarily need to leave the room."

"..." Jiang Baimian was speechless.

…………

The North Shore Wasteland is on the edge of a ruined city.

Han Wanghuo glanced at the rearview mirror and said in a deep voice:

"I always feel like we haven't gotten rid of the trackers yet."

"There are various signs that you feel right." Gnawa agreed with Han Wanghuo's judgment.

"Really..." Zeng Duo whispered with a slight headache.

She originally thought that due to the vastness of the wasteland and the complexity of the environment, as long as she and others insisted on wandering around the periphery, staying away from the area around Chuchun Town, and not deliberately provoking the plans of the "Prime City" regular army, they would not be targeted.

Gnawa moved his metal neck:

"In addition to the power of technology, certain abilities of awakened people can also be used for tracking, such as a sense of smell as sensitive as a dog."

Zeng Duo didn't ask "What should I do?" and directly thought about ways to get rid of tracking.

She thought for a while and said:

"Let's move to areas with more serious pollution and more complex environments to see if we can interfere with the enemy's tracking? Well, in those places, there is no problem if we don't stay too long."

"I have no objection." Gnawa was not too afraid of contamination.

Han Wanghuo nodded:

"There is no other way."

…………

The "Old Tune Group" saw Zenaga again near noon.

This "Enlightened One" personally came to the door and informed him of the previous "entrustment":

"The blood samples and scan results you provided have been given to a professional medical institution, and it will take about three to five days to issue a report."

"Thank you, Zen Master." Shang Jianyao said sincerely.

Jiang Baimian looked outside the door, considered and came up with a new idea:

"Zen Master, can we take a walk in the corridor after dinner? Sitting in the room is like being in prison. It's very uncomfortable."

When did you get the illusion that we were not in jail? Long Yuehong couldn't help but slander the team leader.

He and others were "kidnapped" by Zen Naga.

Zenaga nodded:

"It doesn't matter if you don't leave this level."

"Okay, thank you, Zen Master." Jiang Baimian's voice became brisk involuntarily.

After Chan Naga left, Long Yuehong asked curiously:

"Team leader, what's the point of your request?"

"I'm thinking that if we never go to the seventh floor, the knocker might give more 'hints' and walk around the aisles more, maybe we can find something. Uh, Zen Master, if you are 'Listen', please handle this exception so as not to disturb us." Jiang Baimian explained with a smile, "I will send a telegram to the company tonight to see what feedback I can get."

"That's it..." Seeing that the team leader really didn't want to risk going to the seventh floor, Long Yuehong breathed a sigh of relief.

Shang Jianyao happily strolled down the aisle.

In the evening, after it got dark, they just entered the corridor when they saw someone coming down from the seventh floor.

They were two gray-robed monks with dull expressions and dull eyes, carrying a heavy crate one after the other.

Suddenly, the monk in front stepped on something. His sole slipped and he staggered a few times before falling to the ground.

The crate that came with it was also thrown out and smashed down, changing from the front to the side.

The lid of the wooden box fell down and the contents poured out.

In the distance, Long Yuehong saw a face with the help of the light from the street lamp.

The face was covered in bruises and bruises, his tongue was hanging out, and his expression was ferocious.