Pokémon: From Magikarp

Chapter 789 I think you have a connection with Buddha!

Time seems to pass by in cultivation, and several days have passed in the blink of an eye. Although his plan to challenge the gym was inexplicably interrupted, Lin Shi had a vague feeling that the cultivation in this temple would be more important to his disciple Xiong.

During this period, Lin Shi also had a general understanding of the basic situation in the temple, but he did not find out any information about the nameless monk. The other party did not hold any position in the temple, but his status was transcendent, and many respected old monks respected him.

However, Meng Linshi's words were indeed not enough. He was very careful in teaching his disciple Xiong, and taught him many martial arts skills. His disciple Xiong made rapid progress.

“Haha.”

On the training ground inside the temple, disciple Xiong was standing in horse stance with great concentration, and Lin Shi was beside him. His horse stance posture was very standard, and his body became more and more upright and agile.

Lin Shi's time here was not in vain, as he learned a lot. His body, transformed by the power of super-conquering, was gifted, allowing him to learn things very quickly.

According to Master Xuankong, the head monk of the Dharma Academy, if Lin Shi could convert to Buddhism and study Shaolin martial arts carefully, he might be able to learn all 72 Shaolin unique skills in his lifetime and carry forward Shaolin martial arts.

Lin Shi refused without hesitation. He couldn't possibly become a monk, not in his lifetime. Besides, as a trainer, it was only right for him not to fight. He was now focused on strengthening his body...

In short, although this period of practice life is boring, it is also elegant and peaceful. More importantly, compared with the improvement of strength, the improvement in mentality is the biggest gain for Lin Shi and his disciple Xiong.

During this period, the two people's originally somewhat impetuous hearts have become much more stable. Apprentice Bear no longer only thinks about fighting and becoming stronger. He has gradually begun to seek strength within and started to "be sincere".

The weather is getting colder, one year slowly leaves and another rushes towards it. Although it is not the Spring Festival yet, the calendar has indeed been replaced with a new one. The white snow falls and Tianzhong City is gradually covered with white gauze.

On this day, Lin Shi went to the training ground with his disciple Xiong as usual to practice. The competition was approaching, and they had to improve their condition to the best.

"Where is Master Xuankong going?"

As soon as he entered the courtyard, Lin Shi saw an old monk with a white beard and wearing a cassock walking out with several monks. Seeing that they were dressed formally, he couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Oh, it's Donor Lin Shi."

When he saw Lin, Xuankong's originally stern face showed a gentle smile. He admired this young man very much, but it was a pity that he had too many distracting thoughts and was troubled by the worldly affairs, so he had no fate with Buddhism.

“Today is the annual Martial Arts Meditation Day. Martial artists from China and even around the world may be invited here to exchange ideas on Shaolin martial arts and Buddhist teachings, learn from each other’s strengths and address any shortcomings.”

Master Xuankong still looked gentle, but Lin Shi could see a hint of sadness on his face, as if he was worried. Before he could ask, Master Xuankong had already invited him:

"If Mr. Lin is interested, you can join us. Many fighting gyms in Shenzhou will have people coming, and there should be people you know among them."

Hearing this, Lin Shi naturally would not refuse. He bowed and thanked them, then followed the crowd.

The scenery inside the temple in winter is really monotonous. The ginkgo trees are still tall and straight, but without leaves, it inevitably adds a bit of desolation. Lotus flowers grow on the stone slabs, and the Guizong pilgrimage stone tablet stands tall. Lin Shi followed Xuankong all the way and came to the Main Hall.

In front of the hall, a huge furnace tripod several meters long stood, and a faint fragrance permeated the air. A group of people stood in twos and threes, talking to each other. Most of them were from Shenzhou, and there were not many people from other regions.

The appearance of Xuankong and others immediately attracted everyone's attention. The conversation gradually subsided, and Xuankong walked up the stairs step by step.

"Dear distinguished guests, please forgive me for not welcoming you in person."

Xuankong said after chanting the Buddha's name softly.

"We are anxious to come here and disturb your temple. Master Xuankong, please don't take it to heart."

The person who spoke was a burly old man. He looked quite old, but his muscular body still gave people an oppressive feeling. However, he spoke in an extremely gentle manner, which was a big contrast.

"Thank you, Lord Bao, for your courtesy. Zen meditation in Japan is a day of exchange. Why would you bother me? But it's still early. Please wait a moment. Tea is ready in the reception room next door. You can go there..."

Xuankong was entertaining the guests, but Lin Shi was looking at this Tianwang Bao. He didn't know this Tianwang, but he had met the young man who followed him.

Bao Qinghua, when Lin Shi was working for Deng Tianxing as an examiner for the Wushu Association, he had fought with him. The opponent's domineering panda left a deep impression on him.

He remembered that the other party was the son of the owner of the Lion City Gym in Lion City. Then this Bao Tianwang should be his grandfather, Bao Changying, the Ox Tianwang, one of the twelve zodiac kings in North China.

He was the vice president of the Wushu Association at the time, and his status in the association was second only to Deng Tianxing. He was a trainer of fighting-type Pokémon and was very powerful.

When Lin Shi was looking at everyone, Bao Qinghua obviously noticed Lin Shi as well. He was a little surprised as to why he appeared here, but when he thought of his relationship with Deng Tianwang, he nodded to Lin Shi with relief.

"Lin Shi, we meet again."

After greeting Bao Qinghua, Lin Shi saw several middle-aged men walking towards him.

"Master Huo, Master Chen, Master Zhang."

Lin Shi replied one by one. Those people were exactly three of the gyms that Lin Shi had challenged during this period. They were the owners of the Jingu Gym, the Chanshan Gym and the Xiangyang Gym. Lin Shi had suffered a lot in the battles with them and still remembered them vividly.

As time passed, more and more people arrived. Lin Shi also saw Zhang Tianshuo from the Steel Fist Gym, but unfortunately Zhang Shuiying was not with him. It seemed that she was still busy with school issues.

Just as he was about to go over and say hello to Zhang Tianshuo, before he could take a few steps, he suddenly bumped into a strong man who came out from nowhere. The man staggered and fell to the ground.

"Who the hell is so blind that he can't see anyone?"

The burly man with dyed yellow hair stood up cursing, and when he turned to look at Lin, two streams of blood spurted out of his nose.

"puff."

The scene was so shocking that Lin Shi couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Oh my god, you tripped me and you still dared to laugh. Are you looking for death? I have to teach you a lesson today."

Looking at Lin Shi's expression, the burly man was obviously angry. He strode towards Lin Shi with murderous intent all over his body, like a bear ready to devour its prey. He stretched out his hand to touch Lin Shi's collar.

It has to be said that with the physique and speed of the strong man, an ordinary person would definitely not be able to stop him, but Lin Shi is not like that. His body, transformed by the power of super-conquering, has almost surpassed the scope of ordinary people.

Before the strong man could grab him, Lin Shi grabbed his arm first and threw him out over his shoulder.

"Ouch."

Screams suddenly sounded.

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