The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 223: My Road to the West, After Success, You Seven, Me Three (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 223: My Road to the West, After Success, You Seven, Me Three (Part 1)

Chapter 223: My Road to the West, After Success, You Seven, Me Three (Part 1)

The passing monk was stunned.

They were worried about you!!!

They thought you had been killed, so they were terrified and cried out in surprise, but you...

What a pity.

Gatling Bodhisattva was too fierce, and they didn't dare provoke him. They could only smile awkwardly, apologizing while picking up the sutra and then fleeing as fast as they could.

When they were out of sight, Gatling Bodhisattva finally came to his senses, and the murderous aura on his face disappeared, leaving only a smiling old face as if trying to appear 'kind' somehow? But with the fierce scar on his face, he couldn't seem to look kind no matter what.

Xiao Ling'er's scalp tingled slightly.

She almost couldn't help but circulate her cultivation, as she felt completely unsafe.

She couldn't explain why she felt this way.

After all, Gatling didn't show anything special, and he hadn't unleashed his aura towards her. Yet, with every gesture and smile, there was an undeniable air of the martial world that made it hard for her to stay calm.

"Hey, little girl, what are you nervous about?"

He waved his hand and said, "Did I scare you?"

"Don't worry, I'm actually quite approachable."

"What? Come on, Lin brother, let's chat."

He put his arm around Lin Fan's shoulder, acting very 'friendly' and said, "Speaking of which, it's still better to be with your own people. Where are you from?"

"~"

Southwest.

"Woof~!"

"The Southwest!"

This statement seemed perfectly fine to Xiao Ling'er and Yao La.

But in Gatling Bodhisattva's mind, it was as clear as a mirror that this Southwest was not the Southwest Region.

"That place isn't bad either, at least there's plenty of delicious food."

"And you, Bodhisattva?" Lin Fan asked with a smile.

"Guess?"

"..., Northeast... Region?"

"What? Do I have a strong accent? That can't be!" Gatling Bodhisattva was surprised. "I thought it was quite obvious? I'm from Hong Kong!"

"!!!"

Lin Fan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized.

That's right!

Now he understood why he had felt both familiar and unfamiliar. So, it turned out to be from Hong Kong?!

Good!

They had met someone from the same place! This martial world aura, this irritability, yet with a touch of playfulness...

If he hadn't guessed wrong, then it could only be... 6!

"Oh dear, look at my memory."

Gatling Bodhisattva suddenly slapped his forehead and said, "Where's the logic in letting a fellow townsman stand outside and chat? Come, come, come in, let's go inside and talk."

He pulled Lin Fan into the Buddha Hall.

Xiao Ling'er could only follow behind Lin Fan with a stiff scalp.

Inside the Buddha Hall, an extremely strong Buddhist aura permeated every corner, as if it could enlighten people to become Buddhas.

Xiao Ling'er was cautious and vigilant, wanting to remind Lin Fan.

But she saw Gatling Bodhisattva wave his hand, and all the Buddhist aura, Buddha light, and flying Buddha seals in the air disappeared.

"It's embarrassing to say."

Gatling Bodhisattva sighed, "I was forced to join Mahayana Buddhism after coming from my hometown. I've lost count of how many years it's been."

"Day after day, year after year, I want to receive more Buddhist teachings and become more like a 'Buddha'."

"But after so many years, I can't even clear my mind for a day."

"Speaking of which, I think I'm not really suited for this path."

"But, this life will probably be like this. I'm too lazy to change my path, so I'll just go with it."

After speaking, he pulled Lin Fan to sit down and said, "By the way, let's talk about Barrett! With your current cultivation, to create a Barrett of this level is already considered defying heaven!"

"When I was at your cultivation level, Gatling wasn't well-known. It was just a slightly powerful magic treasure."

"It was only after I seized an opportunity to take advantage of others... Cough, I mean, I misspoke."

"It was only after I seized an opportunity and fought with all my might, gaining some opportunities, that I was able to take off."

"After that, I became invincible..."

"By the way, do you want to see my big treasure?"

He winked at Lin Fan, even with a hint of 'teasing'.

Xiao Ling'er watched, shivering...

Big... big treasure?

With that expression?

Oh no!

Yao La was also startled.

What a guy! They had heard that many people had a preference for both genders, but oh no...

It wasn't that the master and disciple were thinking too much or had dirty minds. At this moment, Gatling Bodhisattva's expression was too 'spicy' for the eyes. The way he winked was just...!

As their scalps tingled, Lin Fan smiled slightly and nodded, "Is that okay?"

"I really want to take a look and play with it for a moment."

Yao La: "(ΩДΩ)!!!"

Xiao Ling'er: "Σ(⊙▽⊙“a?!"

"Hey, it's only because we're from the same place." Gatling Bodhisattva laughed with satisfaction, "Usually, I wouldn't even let others see it, let alone play with it? It's just a dream."

"But it's fine if it's a fellow townsman."

As he spoke, he reached for his storage bag on his pants...

He scratched his itch~

Then, with a flip of his palm, a 'small' object quickly grew larger.

Soon, it became a black, cold, domineering, fierce, and vicious Gatling! In an instant, it seemed like the entire Buddha Hall's temperature started to drop.

A murderous aura spread, making people feel uncomfortable.

Yao La and Xiao Ling'er finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it was this big treasure.

Otherwise... it was too spicy for the eyes, they couldn't bear to look!

"It's so good."

Lin Fan was thrilled to have the permission to touch it.

The icy touch, the fierce 'killing intent', made him reluctant to let go.

Men, who wouldn't love big treasures! Both Gatling and Barrett were big treasures, just at opposite extremes.

One was a relentless barrage, while the other was a one-shot kill.

For two lifetimes, this was Lin Fan's first time physically handling such a precious Barrett.

He couldn't help but touch it for a while.

"Do you want to give it a shot?"

Lin Fan subconsciously prepared to say yes.

But then, he had second thoughts.

If he were to let himself endure the Barrett's barrage like the Great Compassion Gatlin Bodhisattva, wouldn't he be asking for trouble?

"Well... I do want to, but it might be a bit inconvenient, right?"

"That's true."

The Great Compassion Gatlin Bodhisattva suddenly lost some of his enthusiasm and said, "My precious weapon has become too famous, and the noise it makes is quite loud. Many people are watching."

"If I suddenly open fire, many people might lose sleep, and it would be too troublesome to explain."

"Forget it, let's not talk about this."

He put away the Great Compassion Gatlin Bodhisattva.

Staring at Lin Fan and Xiao Ling'er, he asked curiously, "Speaking of which, you suddenly came to visit, it can't be just to see me, right?"

"Since you've come from another domain to find me, do you have something to ask?"

"I won't hide it from you, Senior."

Lin Fan's expression turned serious, "Indeed, I have a request."

"But, I wouldn't dare ask for your help without offering something in return. So, Junior wants to discuss with you..."

"Can I use a favor or something you need in exchange for your help?"

"Well said!"

The Great Compassion Gatlin Bodhisattva glared, and the flesh on his face trembled, clearly showing his displeasure. He muttered, "When you're out and about in the rivers and lakes, it's all about righteousness!"

"Back in the day, when I was at home, I had nothing, but why was I able to make a name for myself?"

"All because of righteousness!"

"Later on, I relied on three things."

Xiao Ling'er, curious, spoke up for the first time, "What are the three things?"

"Good question!"

The Great Compassion Gatlin Bodhisattva laughed, "That's the spirit! Righteousness! Brotherhood!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling'er's expression turned strange.

Lin Fan looked at the Great Compassion Gatlin Bodhisattva deeply, feeling a strong sense of deja vu.

What a guy!

A true fan of the 'Young and Dangerous' series, right?

Also known as 'Shorty'?

No, from his words, he seems to be a regional boss, or even a top-tier boss?

But regardless~

When asking for a favor, one must consider all aspects and not just rely on empty words.

He cupped his hands and smiled, "Senior, you're absolutely right. But one thing at a time, it's not right to just rely on empty words. That's not following the rules."

"That's true..."

The Great Compassion Gatlin Bodhisattva nodded slightly.

Unless they were his disciples or followers, according to the rules of the rivers and lakes, it was indeed inappropriate to help others without reason.

"But don't worry."

He waved his hand, "First, tell me clearly what you want me to do for you?"

"Ahem."

Lin Fan cleared his throat and said, "My senior apprentice is an alchemist, and she has encountered some special circumstances. She needs to refine a pill that requires a Bodhi fruit as a catalyst."

"But the Bodhi fruit is a divine fruit within Mahayana Buddhism, and even within Mahayana Buddhism, it is extremely rare. I've heard that even those in Mahayana Buddhism rarely obtain it."

"I don't have any connections in the Western Region or Mahayana Buddhism, so I had no choice but to come to you, Senior. I wonder if you can help me with this?"

"We can discuss the compensation."

"You've come for the Bodhi fruit?"

The Great Compassion Gatlin Bodhisattva remained calm and said, "For me, it's indeed not a big deal, but you've come at an inconvenient time. It's truly unfortunate."

"Please enlighten us, Senior." Xiao Ling'er's expression tightened, and she stood up to ask.

"Sit down."

"I don't have many rules here."

The Great Compassion Gatlin Bodhisattva gestured for Xiao Ling'er to sit down and continued, "The Bodhi fruit is the fruit of the Bodhi Sacred Tree in my religion, which you know."

"But what you don't know is that tens of thousands of years ago, the Bodhi fruit, nourished by the power of faith, has already become something else."

"Now, it takes three thousand years to accumulate, three thousand years to bloom, and three thousand years to bear fruit."

"In thirty thousand years, only nine fruits are produced."

"Each time, I manage to get one."

"But this Bodhi fruit can enhance wisdom, especially Buddhist nature, so as soon as I get it, I consume it."

"The last time it bore fruit was five thousand years ago."

"Now, the Bodhi Sacred Tree is in the accumulation phase, and it will take another twenty-five thousand years to bear fruit. As far as I know, the previous batches of Bodhi fruit within Mahayana Buddhism have all been consumed or used."

"Therefore, at present, not even a single Bodhi fruit can be found within Mahayana Buddhism."

"Even if you search the entire Mahayana Buddhism, it's the same."

"That's why I said you've come at an inconvenient time."

After speaking, he shook his head, sighing.

Xiao Ling'er's face turned slightly pale.

But Lin Fan keenly caught the key point in the Great Compassion Gatlin Bodhisattva's words, "Senior just said that within Mahayana Buddhism, not a single Bodhi fruit can be found."

"In other words, outside of Mahayana Buddhism... there might still be one?"

"Your 'still' is a word I haven't heard in a long time. You're right, haha." The Great Compassion Gatlin Bodhisattva nodded, "Indeed, there's none within Mahayana Buddhism, but outside of Buddhism, there should be one or two."

"I don't know about the rest."

"But~"

"In the Minor Western Heaven, there's definitely one! It was a gift from my religion when the Minor Western Heaven was established four thousand years ago, and they haven't used it yet."

"Oh?!"

"The Minor Western Heaven?"

Lin Fan asked, "Junior is not very familiar with the Western Region, can Senior tell me more about the Minor Western Heaven?"

"No problem."

The Great Compassion Gatlin Bodhisattva leaned back and said, "The so-called Minor Western Heaven, as the name suggests, is a place built in imitation of the Western Heaven, located in the far west, near the Western Sea."

"The builders are Mahayana Buddhism, Hinayana Buddhism, and other Buddhist sects with some reputation and strength.

“

The purpose is to create a ‘Man-Made Western Heaven’ as a so-called ‘Buddhist Holy Land’. Of course, this Holy Land is not what people usually refer to as a cultivation holy land.

It’s simply a place where the Buddhist Sect can showcase its ‘dignity’.

Once it’s built, those ‘Buddhas’ and Bodhisattvas can stay there for a while, discuss Buddhism with people, or meditate. All expenses will be covered by various major Buddhist forces."

“So, that’s how it is.”

Lin Fan nodded slightly: "There should be a lot of interests entangled in this, right?"

"Of course."

"It’s a very convoluted process. The main purpose is to attract those with talent and strength from small sects."

"It’s about poaching people!"

"The Minor Western Heaven is a Buddhist Holy Land, also known as the Minor Spirit Mountain. As a member of the Buddhist Sect, wouldn’t you want to come? If you want to, you have to join!"

"Not everyone can join. You need to have enough ‘Buddhist qualitiesAnd how to judge this ‘Buddhist nature’ is hard to say."

Bodhisattva Barrett sighed and shook his head: "Otherwise, you need to have enough strength. If you have enough strength, you can come in."

"The initial purpose of establishing the Minor Western Heaven is to expand the influence of the Buddhist cultivation lineage, to attract more believers."

"Whether the goal is achieved or not is another matter, but it has been established."

"In short..."

Bodhisattva Barrett patted Lin Fan’s shoulder: "I have a way in the Western Heaven."

"The risk is high, but the profit is substantial."

"If you have the guts, after the deed is done, it’s seven for you, three for me."

"Don’t thank me. My principle is that everyone should share the meal."

Here ithere!

This is too good to be true!

I literally can’t resist loving this!

That's weird!

Boss, this makes me so nervous!

After all...

I've never been a short mule or a gangster before!

"Well, ah..."

Lin Fan scratched his head: "I... all of it?"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"Decided, you’re one of us, a fellow townsman!"

Bodhisattva Barrett laughed heartily: "In short, it all depends on whether you dare to go."

"The risk is great, but if we succeed, I guarantee you’ll get the Bodhimanda Fruit. Whether to go or not, it’s your choice."

Bodhisattva Barrett winked.

"Details?" Lin Fan responded with a look.

"Details, then details."

Bodhisattva Barrett waved his hand and said, "In short, it’s about raiding the Minor Western heaven’s treasure vault."

Lin Fan: “!!”

Xiao Ling Er: “?!!”

"This?!"

The two of them were stunned!

Good heavens!

You just said that the Minor Western Heaven is a joint effort of Mahayana Buddhism, Hinayana Buddhism, and many other powerful forces, with major Buddhist sects having their strongholds there.

And now, you want us to rob the Minor Western Heaven? What kind of operation is this? This is literally sending us to our deaths!

Are we supposed to seek death ourselves? Even the Hinayana Buddhism is a super-first-rank force, capable of wiping out the entire Moon Embrace Sect! Not to mention other super-first-rank and top-first-rank Buddhist forces!

Plus, a Holy Land level Mahayana Buddhism!

And you want us to raid the treasure vault? Isn’t this offending a Holy Land, N super-first-rank forces, a bunch of first-rank forces, and the entire Buddhist sect, even the entire Western Heaven?

Risk?

This is not just a bit risky, this is like looking for death in a toilet!

Do we look like the kind of people who would do this?

Lin Fan was numb.

While the Moon embrace Sect is a nest of troublemakers, each one a ‘trouble causer’ and village destroyer, the troubles they’ve caused could circle the earth three times, but this operation is still too outrageous, right?!

“So, I said the risk is high, but the profit is substantial.”

“It’s all about whether you have the guts.”

Bodhisattva Barrett took out a cigar, lit it, and passed it to Lin Fan.

The latter indicated he wouldn’t smoke.

This thing, he really couldn’t get used to.

Xiao Ling Er’s expression changed slightly, and she hurriedly transmitted a message: "Master, you mustn’t agree."

"That Minor Western Heaven has countless great powers, and its background is even more astonishing than a single Holy Land. Robbing the Minor Western Heaven is equivalent to offending the entire Western Region!"

"We should look for other methods, and mustn’t act rashly!"

"Teacher also said, we mustn’t do such a thing..."

Lin Fan gently waved his hand, signaling Xiao Ling Er to calm down.

She wanted to speak but stopped, ultimately only able to smile helplessly.

At the same time, she felt some regret.

"If I had known, I wouldn’t have told Master about this matter!"

"Now that he knows, based on my understanding of Master, he might choose to take the risk. I’m not afraid of the risk, but... such actions will bring disaster to the sect."

"Teacher."

She calmed down and asked: "If I do this.

(End of Chapter)

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