His eyes swept across the chessboard with only two white stones, and the corner of his mouth curled up slightly: "It's really interesting."

"The temple where Xuanzang spread Buddhism, the leader of Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty, five thousand taels of silver, relics... No. 1..."

Shen Lian smiled and took a big step forward: "Interesting, very interesting."

An hour later.

In front of the Huasheng Temple in Chang'an.

Shen Lian and others got off their horses and raised their heads to look at the splendid courtyard, the three gilded characters "Huasheng Temple" and the endless stream of pilgrims coming and going. Shen Lian couldn't help but sigh.

Really rich, really rich.

It’s dozens of times more impressive than my own long-term tea shop!

Although the current state religion is Taoism.

Because Shen Lian is his wife who cuts beards in the Taoist temple, she often goes to several Taoist temples.

but……

No matter which Taoist temple it is, even the most famous Taoist temple in Chang'an City today, no matter in terms of scale or luxury, it cannot compare with the Huasheng Temple in front of me.

Seeing the bustling courtyard and the splendid buildings, if someone told Shen Lian that the state religion of the Tang Dynasty was Buddhism, Shen Lian would choose to believe it.

After all, compared to this luxurious temple, the quality of Taoist temples is really far behind.

No wonder after His Majesty Li Shimin and Wu Zetian's period, the state religion of the Tang Dynasty became Buddhism. Shen Lian felt that there were already some signs of this.

If nothing else, the money difference is quite big.

At this time, pilgrims were coming and going at the gate of Huasheng Temple, and the incense inside was very strong.

As soon as they arrived at the gate and before they entered, someone stopped them and said, "Guests, would you like to offer incense?"

Xu Gou thought that he had come to the temple once. Regardless of whether it worked or not, there was no harm in offering incense. He asked: "Yes, we are indeed here to offer incense. Let's talk about it. How much does it cost?" A stick?"

The man's eyes lit up and he said hurriedly: "This is the best incense I have. As long as you are sincere, Buddha will definitely feel it. And the price is not expensive. One stick of incense only costs a hundred coins."

Xu Gou's eyes widened: "One hundred coins? Why don't you go and grab it?"

His monthly salary is only a few taels of silver! He is still the highest-paid person in Chang'an City.

One tael of silver is only about one thousand copper coins, and burning a few sticks of incense costs one hundred wen...

This is crazy! Absolutely crazy!!

A stick of incense is so expensive!

The man was not happy and said: "Why is it robbery? The more expensive the incense is, the more sincere you are. Look at you. You are so stingy even when you burn incense. You are definitely not good at it. How can a Bodhisattva protect you?" "

"you……"

Xu Gou was completely angry.

It's true that this person's words are too irritating.

Shen Lian narrowed his eyes and asked, "Are you from the temple? Selling incense here?"

The man gave Shen Lian a wary look and said, "Do you care about me? If you want to buy it, buy it. If you don't want to buy it, get out. I see you are well dressed, but I didn't expect you to be a bunch of poor people."

"you……"

Xu Gou was so angry that he clenched his fist and wanted to teach this man a lesson.

Seeing this, the man suddenly shouted: "He's beating someone! Come and see, everyone. This man came to Huasheng Temple. Not only did he not buy incense and disrespect the Buddha, he also beat people! He is doing this to the Buddha and Bodhisattvas." Blasphemy!”

When the surrounding pilgrims heard this, they immediately gathered around.

Pointing at Shen Lian and others.

They come here to ask for the blessing of the Bodhisattva. If the dog collides with the Bodhisattva and does not protect them, then he will die?

Therefore, under the aggravation of the incense seller, everyone became furious.

Some people with bad tempers even rolled up their sleeves and were about to fight with Xu Gou.

As one of the Twelve Shadow Thorns, Xu Gou is good at hiding and does not like to reveal his existence, lest others take advantage of him.

Therefore, naturally he couldn't really fight with these ordinary people. He gritted his teeth and looked at the incense seller, his whole body shaking with anger.

Even though the assassin tried to stay calm, he was really angry!

Shen Lian patted Xu Gou on the shoulder, looked at the proud and arrogant incense seller, and said, "How can you let us go?"

When the incense seller saw that a sensible person finally appeared, he snorted and said, "Buy all my incense. In this way, the Buddha's face will be better, and I will also obey the Buddha's arrangements. I will let you go today."

Shen Lian glanced at the incense in his hand. There wasn't much of it. There were only eight or nine sticks left. It seemed that they were all sold out.

"There are too many. If you buy it, it will probably cost you a tael of silver." Shen Lian said calmly.

When the incense seller heard this, he immediately said arrogantly: "How many? Let me tell you, not only do you have to buy all these incense, but the price has also changed, one stick of incense costs two hundred cents!"

"You don't know, right? I have someone in this Huasheng Temple. If you dare not buy it, as long as I say a word, I guarantee that you won't be able to set foot in the Huasheng Temple! And these pilgrims will not let you go!"

He lowered his voice and said coldly in Shen Lian's ear: "So, young man, you and your people better understand each other and don't make yourself uncomfortable."

Shen Lian has lived for half his life and has seen quite a few people and things, but this is the first time he has been threatened like this.

Suddenly, it felt interesting.

He was also immediately amused.

Shen Lian shook his head and continued: "You said you have someone? I don't know who it is? To be honest, I still have to enter this temple today. I don't think you can stop me at all."

The face of the incense seller suddenly turned gloomy.

He said: "Don't toast or eat as a penalty, my patience is limited!!"

"Let me tell you, Master Jiezhi of Huasheng Temple is one of my people. If you piss me off, you piss him off. Master Jiezhi can't get any sand in his eyes. You have to think carefully before making your decision."

"Master Jiezhi?!" Shen Lian really didn't know who this person was. Anyway, he felt that he was definitely not as famous as Shen.

With just the title of Number One Scholar of the Tang Dynasty, he might be able to surpass the so-called Master Jie Zhi, right?

Shen Lian had a clear understanding and continued to smile: "Really? Then please give way. Some people are just born calves and are not afraid of tigers. I happen to be such a person. Get out of the way quickly, or... take me to the meeting in person. This is Master Jie Zhi in a moment."

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "You..." the incense seller suddenly became furious.

He didn't expect that the young master who had brought out Master Jie Zhi would dare to be so disrespectful.

Which guy is this guy coming out of nowhere? Not even Master Jie Zhi of Huasheng Temple knows??

He was speechless!!

The incense seller said bitterly: "Just wait, I will call Master Jiezhi now, and you just wait to be beaten out with sticks."

As soon as he finished speaking, before he could leave, a sound suddenly came from the temple.

"Master Deyuan is here!"

"Master Deyuan's status is only inferior to that of the host. Why did he come out?"

"It looks like he's here to greet someone."

"Who is so proud that he wants Master Deyuan to greet him personally?"

Noisy discussions suddenly started.

"Master Deyuan?"

Shen Lian was startled, who is this?

But he seems to have a pretty high status.

I just don’t know who is higher and who is lower than the Master Jiezhi that this incense seller calls him.

The incense seller looked a little surprised at this time. Why did Master Deyuan come out in person?

This is the number two figure in Huasheng Temple, and it sounds like he is here to pick someone up. Who has such qualifications to ask Master Deyuan to pick him up personally?

Is he from the royal family?

The man looked curiously and saw the crowd parting, and then some monks appeared in sight.

The leader is over fifty years old, thin and looks quite serious...

Behind this man, six other monks in their thirties also came out. They were all important figures in Huasheng Temple.

"Master Jiezhi!"

The incense seller suddenly saw his own background among the six people.

He immediately looked at Shen Lian and said with a proud expression: "Young man, you are very unlucky. Master Jiezhi is already here. Just wait and see. I will tell Master Jiezhi about your disrespect for him soon." , this time, it can’t be solved by just buying some incense.”

Shen Lian glanced at this man and spoke lazily.

Because he already knew who Deyuan was here to pick up.

Not surprisingly, he had the highest status here, and he was the one who was specifically asked to take the lead in solving the case, so... Shen Lian felt that there was a 90% chance that these monks were here to pick him up.

Therefore, it is really ridiculous for the incense seller to say that you cannot enter the temple.

In other words... extremely ridiculous!
To be continued...