Chapter 267: Parting on bad terms
"Wow! It's a paradise on earth!!"

Xia Ling sighed as she looked at the surrounding environment.

The maple forest has laid a red carpet on the earth. In the fields, many farmers are taking care of their crops. They are leading oxen to plow the fields. When the autumn wind blows, the maple leaves make a rustling sound, as if applauding to celebrate the harvest.

Yellow, red, white, purple, one by one, one cluster by one, facing the autumn wind, covered with frost, vying with each other for beauty, emitting fragrance, blooming everywhere, simply creating a world of flowers.

There are mountains, streams, the smell of fireworks, and even the air seems exceptionally fresh. If there is a fairyland in the world, I think it should be like this!
"Cao Yanbing, when I get old, I want to find a place like this to live in seclusion. What do you think?"

Xia Ling looked at Cao Yanbing with shining eyes and said with anticipation.

"Ah? Okay."

Cao Yanbing was stunned for a moment, then quickly agreed.

"We said we were looking for a big tree, but it shouldn't be this big!!!"

Xia Ling stared at the Bodhi tree in front of her in amazement.

Not to mention Xia Ling, even though Li Ye had seen the Bodhi tree in anime before, he couldn't help but be shocked when he saw it more directly now! Fortunately, he didn't have gigantic fear.

If you have never seen the sea, you will never know how vast it is.

"Blocking the sky and blocking out the sun" should be the right way to describe it.

The leaves of the Bodhi tree are jade-colored, and countless white jades are spread on the ground. Coupled with the ancient trunk and the clear stream beside it, there is a huge Buddha statue on the trunk. It really looks like a dreamlike fairyland.

"Is this the Jade Bodhi tree? What a beautiful tree!"

Xia Ling was moved when she saw the jade bodhi tree that looked like a fairy.

"That's right! It is said that the leaves of the jade bodhi tree are like white
It is as flawless as a jade bodhi tree. Today I see that it is indeed worthy of its reputation. "

Cao Yanbing was also amazed at the wonders of nature and the extraordinary beauty of the jade Bodhi.

Shui'er and Gou'er first walked to the Bodhi tree and clasped their hands together and bowed devoutly. Then they introduced Li Mu and the others:
"This is the Bodhi tree! I just don't know if it's the big tree you're looking for."

"The Jade Bodhi has hidden our village. From now on, we no longer have to worry about being disturbed by evil spirits from the outside world. It is like a living Bodhisattva protecting us. Every visitor will sincerely worship and pray for peace."

Xia Ling glanced at the surrounding environment.

Many villagers gathered here with piety, their faces solemn, kneeling on the ground in an orderly manner, staring at the sacred jade Bodhi in front of them with focused and awe.

Their postures were humble and respectful, their foreheads gently touching the ground, their hands clasped together, as if they were placing all their hopes and beliefs in this worship. In the crowd, whether they were white-haired old men, energetic young people, or innocent children, they were all immersed in this solemn atmosphere, their hearts connected with the gods.

Everyone's expression was full of sincerity, and they were chanting something, praying for good weather, family harmony, and good health. Their voices intertwined, like a low chant, echoing around the jade bodhi tree.

The air around them seemed to become heavy because of this piety. The breeze blew gently, but it could not blow away the firm faith in the hearts of the villagers. On this land, they expressed their most sincere desires from the bottom of their hearts to Yu Bodhi in such an ancient and sincere way.

“There are so many dead souls here paying homage!”

Xia Ling talked to Cao Yanbing.

"Why do they stay here after they die instead of staying in the spirit realm?"

Xia Ling asked Cao Yanbing puzzledly.

"It's not that easy to enter the spirit realm..."

"When a living being dies, there are strict filtering restrictions on whether his soul enters the spirit realm or the Soul Town!"

"No matter how kind this person was in his life and how many good things he did, as long as he has a trace of resentment, he will be rejected by the Spirit Realm. The Spirit Realm only accepts pure and flawless souls!"

"If it was natural birth, aging, illness and death, then there would be no problem. But now it seems that the undead here are more likely to have died an unnatural death!"

Cao Yanbing's face was heavy as he slowly expressed his speculation.

"This! How could this be? Could it be that Shui'er is also like this?"

Xia Ling murmured in disbelief.

"I think so."

Cao Yanbing answered solemnly.

"But... I didn't see any resentment or dissatisfaction in Shui'er's eyes..."

Xia Ling couldn't believe this fact.

"Only this... maybe it's thanks to Yu Bodhi."

"I heard that in addition to setting up barriers and dividing space, Jade Bodhi also has a special ability called memory annihilation."

"If the dead have resentment that cannot be resolved, the Jade Bodhi will seal their memories of their previous lives to prevent further deterioration and prevent the dead from turning into evil spirits."

"Perhaps, they have long forgotten who they were in their previous lives. Or perhaps, in their eyes, this is the real world."

Cao Yanbing explained the function of the Bodhi tree to Xia Ling.

"Is it really good to forget everything about my life..."

Xia Ling murmured in confusion.

"If life is full of painful memories, instead of waiting to be gradually corroded by resentment and turned into a dead soul, it is better to forget it completely. Isn't that better?"

"Cao Yanbing, aren't we looking for dragon peach fruit? But there isn't a single fruit on this tree!"

Xia Ling asked.

"This tree exudes tremendous spiritual power, comparable to the spiritual locust tree. It must be extraordinary."

As Cao Yanbing spoke, he walked closer to the Bodhi tree and touched the trunk.

"The source of spiritual power comes from inside the tree!"

“There are a lot of customers today!!”

A strong male voice came from a distance.

"Commander Gate!"

"Commander Men is here!"

A burly and strong middle-aged man exuding a military temperament appeared in front of them.

Bei Luo Shimen touched Shui'er's head lovingly and said politely:

"I heard that you saved Shui'er and Gou'er. Thank you very much. I am Bei Luo Shimen. Nice to meet you!"

"Anyway, this is all a misunderstanding. I just stumbled into this place by mistake. Please forgive me."

"Haha, I like it."

"Boy, I admire you for being willing to use up your own spiritual power to save a ghost you have never met before."

Cao Yanbing bowed slightly, but looked at Bei Luo Shimen with some doubt and asked:

"Commander Men praised me too much?"

"Shi Lingming, we have arrived at your destination!"

Bei Luo Shimen did not answer Cao Yanbing's question, but shouted loudly.

Suddenly, the earth shook and thunderous footsteps were heard.

A huge monkey appeared in front of several people.

This giant ape was huge, like a moving hill. Its strong body was bulging with muscles, and each muscle seemed to contain infinite power. Its thick arms were like two huge pillars, and its fists were clenched, showing an amazing sense of strength.

The giant ape was wearing a heavy armor made of black metal, with complex patterns on the surface, which made it look majestic and mysterious. The armor was tightly attached to its muscles, and every movement made a dull metal collision sound, as if the drums on the battlefield were cheering it on. On its chest hung a string of huge Buddhist beads, each of which was the size of a fist and emitted a faint light, adding a touch of mystery and solemnity to this mighty giant ape. The Buddhist beads swayed gently with its movements, making a crisp collision sound, as if chanting ancient scriptures in a low voice.

The face of the giant ape was covered with deep wrinkles, a face that had been through many hardships, and its eyes shone with wisdom and determination. Its sharp fangs were exposed from the corners of its mouth, adding a bit of ferocity to it, but forming a wonderful contrast with the solemnity of the Buddhist beads.

It has a thick tail with a ball of fluffy hair at the end, which sways gently with every movement. Although this giant ape looks extremely powerful, its eyes reveal a trace of calmness and compassion.

The huge monkey squatted in front of the jade Bodhi, quietly looking at the huge Bodhi tree in front of it.

"What a big monkey!"

Xia Ling exclaimed.

"I thought it was an orangutan!"

Cao Yanbing complained.

"This is my guardian spirit, Shi Lingming. It is a monkey who has lost his memory of the past. But when he saw this jade bodhi, he said he felt a sense of familiarity."

"From then on, he liked to sit in front of the tree like this. Maybe one day, he would remember something..."

"By the way, I haven't asked for your name yet."

Bei Luo Shimen asked Cao Yanbing's name.

"I am Cao Yanbing from Luosha Street."

Cao Yanbing answered Bei Luo Shimen's questions.

"So you are the famous Fire General, nice to meet you!"

"I've heard about what happened on Luosha Street in the West District. Although I'm very grateful to you for saving Shui'er and Gou'er, the Bodhi Tree belongs to Mingjing Village."

Bei Luoshimen said.

"So, everyone, please leave quickly!"

"Why is this happening? How can you treat guests like this? We are not here to cause trouble. The incident with Ling Huai was just an accident."

Xia Ling said somewhat unconvinced.

"Calm down!"

Cao Yanbing stopped the emotional Xia Ling.

"In fact, we have no intention of staying for long."

"Since Your Excellency does not welcome us, we will take our leave now."

"I don't care why the locust tree was destroyed, but I am the one protecting the Bodhi tree, so I can't afford to make any mistakes!"

Bei Luo Shimen said sternly.

"Don't be so confident. What if I don't leave?" Cao Yanbing said coldly.

"Then I can only learn from the two generals' superior tactics!"

The two sides are on the verge of a fight! ! ! !
"Commander Men, don't fight. The big brothers are good people!"

Shui'er pulled Beiluo Shimen's sleeve and pleaded.

"Cao Yanbing, it's our fault after all. There's no need to do this."

Xia Ling also advised.

"Let's go first."

After saying that, the two of them left under Bei Luo Shimen's watchful eyes.

Shui'er asked Bei Luo Shimen only after Cao Yanbing and the other man disappeared from sight:

"Commander Men, why? The older brothers and sisters are all good people!"

Hearing Shui'er's voice, Bei Luo Shimen's face showed a hint of tough guy's gentleness, and he said patiently:
"Why? Does Shui'er like both of them?"

"Of course I do."

"Of course they are good people because they saved Shui'er and Gou'er, but the Bodhi tree concerns the entire Mingjing Village, so we have to be cautious!"

Shui'er nodded, not quite understanding.

"They are indeed good people and I like them both very much, but it is precisely because they are good people that I asked them to leave quickly. If they don't do this, I will personally arrest them both and bring them to justice!"

Suddenly, Bei Luo Shimen frowned, and then said to Shui'er:

"Shui'er, please stay here first. I'm going to see your big brother and big sister off."

"it is good!"

……

"That annoying mustache..."

Cao Yanbing and Xia Ling came out of Mingjing Village. Xia Ling complained about Beiluo Shimen angrily.

"You spent so much spiritual and physical energy to save the dog, but instead of thanking you, he drove us out!"

Xia Ling gritted her teeth.

"I see that he has a serious expression, and I'm afraid he has some unspeakable difficulties."

Cao Yanbing looked indifferent, as if he didn't take what had just happened seriously.

"Alas, you, it's so rare that I want to speak for you, but you are so reserved."

"Even if you argue with him, what can you achieve? After all, we are outsiders."

"Do we have to fight him?"

"Wait a minute, something seems to be coming over there!"

Two huge monsters with sheep's heads and horse's bodies came towards them. They were tall and strong, and their mountain-like bodies were covered with thick hair.

Their heads are tall, their eyes are scarlet, and their horns are curved and spiraled like two sharp scimitars. Their eyes are flashing red, revealing a mysterious and terrifying aura. Their mouths are open, revealing sharp teeth that can easily crush anything.
Their hair billowed like gray waves, exuding a ferocious and violent aura.

The horse's huge body was muscular, and its hooves stepped heavily on the ground, causing earthquake-like vibrations with every step.

Their limbs are strong and powerful, their hooves are as hard as iron, and they can easily crush rocks. Their tails are as powerful as whips and can be used to whip enemies.

They are covered with armor-like scales that gleam with metallic light, and their roars are like thunder, shocking and heart-shaking.

Two huge monsters, one on the left and one on the right, jointly carried a magnificent palace. The walls of the palace were inlaid with huge precious gems, shining with colorful light, as dazzling as the starry sky.

The roof is made of pure gold, reflecting the dazzling light under the sun, shining brightly. It is magnificent and luxurious.

The monsters are tall and powerful, like two living mountains. They step on the ground with their solid hooves, and every step causes the ground to tremble.

A group of undead soldiers rushed out from behind the palace. They were clad in strong armor and held sharp blades in their hands. They exuded a chilling aura. They were tall and mighty, and their armor flashed with strange light.

Cao Yanbing and Xia Ling were tightly surrounded by this group of undead soldiers. They stood back to back, watching the enemies around them vigilantly.

Cao Yanbing gripped the weapon tightly in his hand, his eyes revealing a seriousness, while Xia Ling seemed a little nervous.

The undead soldiers began to slowly narrow the encirclement, their steps neat and powerful.

(End of this chapter)