"What is the command of the king? But it's okay." Although Zhishan knew that he must have been plotted by the master and apprentice, he was not ready to cheat. Seeing Li Xian say this, he agreed happily.

"Haha, Master Abbot is indeed a believer. Shaolin Temple has been passed down for a hundred years, how could it be fortunate?" Li Xian first put a high hat on Master Zhishan. It can be seen that the other party looked as usual and did not have a trace of compliment. He knew that the monk was very frank about the criticism of the incident and the fame and fortune, and his respect for him suddenly became even heavier.

"In the past, Emperor Taizong pacified Wang Chong of Luoyang (i.e. Wang Shichong, also because he avoided Taizong's taboo, he also missed the word "shi" in the middle). He could not capture it for a long time. Thanks to the help of Master Tanzong of the temple, the thirteen monks including the temple, who captured Wang Renze alive, which made the people less suffering from war. Because of this, Emperor Taizong Wen gave up the temple's great rewards. However, the monks of the temple regarded fame and fortune as dirt, and Master Tanzong even abandoned the position of general like bad luck. Such noble character, we ordinary people sincerely admired..."

Although the other party no longer cared about fame and fortune, Li Xian still had a shameless face and continued to wear a high hat: "Hehe, Master Abbot should understand that our Tang Dynasty is quite martial, with fierce generals and warriors emerging one after another, the four barbarians were obeyed and all countries came to pay tribute. However, at this time, the small country of Goryeo was not convinced by the kingdom, which led to the resurgence of the Tang Dynasty's swords and weapons, and the devastation of the creatures. Although the little king was young, he should share his worries as the emperor, practice martial arts diligently, pacify the small country of barbarians, build

I have a prosperous career in the Tang Dynasty and have a peaceful life for the people. Xiao Wang admires Shaolin for the authentic martial arts of the world. The masters are sincere in serving the country. I also ask the abbot to give guidance to Xiao Wang’s martial arts in his spare time. In this way, not only Xiao Wang is grateful, but also the people of our dynasty today should praise the loyalty and courageous celebration of the temple. At that time, the reputation of the temple will spread all over the world, and my Buddhist prospers will prosper, and the believers will be everywhere. Isn’t that a blessing for generations?”

Zhishan didn't expect that Li Xian would raise such a difficult question, and he couldn't help but smile bitterly at Xuanzang, meaning: "From what you did, I put me on the stove."

In fact, what Li Xian said is not unreasonable. If Emperor Gaozong made such a request to him or even Prince Li Hong made such requests, he would agree without hesitation. However, the person who raised this question now was Li Xian. Although this person was Gaozong's most favored son, it was not enough to make him inspire, because no matter from any aspect, Li Xian was not enough to become a competitor of the future imperial power. On the contrary, once Li Xian used Shaolin Temple as a basis for the future to compete for the throne, even if Shaolin Temple did not get involved in it in the future, relying solely on this part of the art, it would bring a catastrophe to Shaolin Temple.

On the one hand, as long as you remain neutral, Shaolin can be passed on safely. On the other hand, if you are not careful, it will cause a catastrophe. The benefits and risks of the two choices are really different. How can Zhishan not know how to choose?

As for what Li Xian said about Shaolin's reputation spread all over the world and Buddhism flourished, this is just a big cake drawn by Li Xian. With Master Zhishan's wisdom, how can you easily believe it?

But the problem now is that Master Zhishan had already agreed to Li Xian clearly before. If he regretted it now, not only would Master Xuanzang ridicule him because of this. Once it spreads, the reputation of Shaolin Temple will be discredited. What's more, the other party is the most favored prince of the emperor and the queen, and the highest commander above the Luozhou area. Although he has no real power, he would be effortless to wear a small shoe for Shaolin Temple.

However, Master Zhishan is not an ordinary person, and such a problem cannot be solved by him. He just pretended to be difficult on the surface, thought for a while, and then said to a little novice monk who served to pour tea, "Wu Neng, you will ask the King of Zhou for advice on your Arhat Fist."

Seeing that the little novice monk was about the same age as him, but he was relatively thin, and he was nearly half a head lowered, but his eyes were quite energetic. He knew that the little novice monk had a certain foundation in martial arts, but how could Li Xian be easily dismissed by a little novice monk? Seeing that the little novice monk responded, put the tea tray aside, and was about to walk outside, he suddenly shouted: "Let's wait."

Seeing this, Master Zhishan naturally knew that Li Xian was a little dissatisfied, but he just paused slightly and said with a smile: "Do you think I'm perfunctory to you? Haha, although my little disciple is only six years old, he has been learning art for three years, and his basic skills are very solid. This set of boxing skills is brought down, and the rules are very strict and impeccable. After learning it, the king can fight several strong men with bare hands in just a few years."

Li Xian didn't buy it and said with a faint smile: "Master's words are wrong. Please forgive Xiao Wang for saying bluntly that a set of Arhat boxing is originally an entry-level Shaolin boxing technique. How can it be entered into Xiao Wang's eyes? If Xiao Wang wants to learn such martial arts, there are many people in my palace. Even if the talents of the royal palace are withered, there are still many martial artists in the palace. Why should I learn hard from a little novice monk? What Xiao Wang wants to learn is the secret that has not been passed down for a hundred years in Shaolin, such as the unique internal skills of the marrow washing scripture, the Yi Jin Jing, and the 72 unique skills of Shaolin. I am very determined to study, and I hope Master Abbot will be able to achieve it."

After saying that, Li Xian bowed deeply to Master Zhishan, then looked at the other party calmly, and quietly waited for the other party's reply.

However, Master Zhishan's expression changed when he heard this, and then said with a wry smile: "I don't know where the king heard of this kind of exercise? It seems that the king has been peeking at my Shaolin for a long time, otherwise how could he understand it so thoroughly? I'm not hiding the king, my Shaolin has been passed down for a hundred years, and the Marrow Cleansing Sutra and the Yijin Sutra exist. However, such profound internal skills require at least thirty years of internal strength to practice. In addition, the requirements for qualifications are extremely strict, which is not suitable for the king at all. Not to mention being the king, that is,

Even I have only heard of his name and cannot practice the first level of entry. And I have only more than ten Shaolin skills, so how can I say seventy-two? Even if there are more than ten skills, it takes more than ten years of hard practice to achieve great success. The sufferings that I suffered are also unbearable by the ascetic monks. What's more, how can I bear such suffering? I'm trying hard to persuade them, but it's not a treasure of my own, but a good intention. I hope the king will think twice."

Li Xian could naturally hear the kindness in Master Zhishan's words, but there was naturally no trace of refusal. Although this refusal was extremely light, Li Xian could understand it.

However, Li obviously did not want to give up the opportunity in front of him, so he laughed and said, "How can I know if it is suitable if I don't try anything? Although Xiao Wang is young, he also knows that suffering is the most difficult thing, so he is the best. Therefore, since Xiao Wang has made a wish to practice hard under Shaolin, he is also ready to endure hardships. If Xiao Wang really cannot bear such sufferings, he voluntarily withdrew. No matter when he comes, Shaolin will no longer be affected. Xiao Wang is willing to swear to heaven with this, but I don't know what the abbot wants?"

Seeing that Li Xian had become attached, Master Zhishan had no choice but to accept it, and thought to himself that he might as well accept it. However, he could not teach him the best martial arts just like this, and set some tests for him first to make him retreat. At that time, he would not blame him.

Master Zhishan had decided on the plan, and he smiled bitterly and said, "Since the king said so, what else can I say? Of course I obeyed the order."

Li Xian was immediately overjoyed when he heard this and immediately bowed and prepared to become a disciple.

However, Master Zhishan suddenly put Li Xian on his arm and refused to let him salute. He also said, "Wait, please forgive me for being rude. Actually, I have something to say."

Seeing this, Li Xian's previous ecstasy suddenly disappeared, his brows frowned, and he looked at Master Zhishan with bad eyes, but he was calm by nature and did not immediately attack, but silently waited for the other party's next explanation.

Master Zhishan suddenly saw a cold light shot out from Li Xian's eyes, and he felt a hint of unreasonable awe. Later, he finally realized that this son was a big evil star. Although his murderous aura had not yet been cultivated, he could feel a potential danger.

Feeling a little uncomfortable, Master Zhishan, who had always been as calm as water, felt a little panic and forced a smile and explained: "Please calm down, I have no other intentions, because my Shaolin advanced skills are extremely demanding for practitioners. I will set three test levels for the king next. As long as the king passes, he can teach magical skills. But once he fails, it means that the king is not suitable for practicing such skills. If he practices forcibly, he may not be able to practice small things, and he will waste his days and moons, and he will be seriously injured and die."

"Oh? It turns out that the master is going to take the exam for Xiao Wang. In this way, Xiao Wang wants to see if he is suitable for practicing the excellent skills of the temple. If he can't, he can only blame Xiao Wang for his lack of talent in blood and he needs to blame the master for not being able to do so." Li Xian smiled, and there was a hint of deceit on his face, and said to Master Zhishan.

"I am so frightened that the king said this. The king is the prince. His bloodline is the highest noble person in our Tang Dynasty. His talent is rare in the present, but it may not be suitable for martial arts. Of course, I cannot do this. I must pass the test to determine it. This is the rule set by Master Bodhidharma back then. Don't say it is the king. Even if Master Hongren, the fifth ancestor of Zen, came in person, he would not dare to break the rules."

Master Zhishan naturally knew that Li Xian had bad intentions in his words. If he followed his words and said that his bloodline was not suitable for practicing Shaolin martial arts, wouldn’t it be that even the emperor and the queen scolded each other? As for Li Xian’s talent, the emperor had praised him in person before. If he casually said that Li Xian’s talent was not good, wouldn’t he be against the emperor?

Therefore, Zhishan only attributed the reason why he refused to learn Shaolin martial arts to the rules set by Master Bodhidharma. In this way, if Li Xian wants to blame, he can only blame Master Bodhidharma. However, Master Bodhidharma is the Zen master. Even the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty respects him. How dare Li Xian blame him? This is a stupid act of offending thousands of Buddhist children in the world.

Seeing Zhishan blindly ruling, Li Xian knew that he had not passed the other party's so-called test and there was no possibility that he would agree to the request of apprenticeship. He said proudly: "Since that's the case, Master Abbot will give a question, and Xiao Wang will do as he does."


Chapter completed!