Chapter 349

Chapter 349: A Monk Is Looking For You

After returning to the Xu Mansion, Ming would go every day to pay respects to his mother.

Even though that night Ming learned of another divine soul within his mother challenging him, he ultimately suppressed the anger in his heart.

The other party was likely trying to deliberately provoke him into doing something rash so they could achieve their goal.

But he wouldn’t let her succeed.

He would continue according to plan.

He wanted to see what tricks the other party had up their sleeve! So Ming acted as if he knew nothing.

But whether Shixin could handle it or not, Ming couldn’t be sure.

Still, Ming trusted Shixin.

Even though Shixin only defended during the Rootless Mystic Realm, Shixin must have greater accomplishments in the spiritual aspect; there just hasn’t been a chance to show it.

During this time waiting for Shixin, besides practicing swordplay, Ming would also practice boxing with Wu every day.

Wu is actually similar to Ming; even though she obtained a celestial weapon, her martial artist level isn’t high enough to use it for long periods.

Basically, after throwing a few punches with these gloves, Wu is already exhausted.

But this is still better than Ming.

Because Red Sleeve is dormant, Ming has no way to unleash its power.

Sheng Sheng and Wu’s relationship has become increasingly better.

Wu is like Sheng Sheng’s master, teaching her boxing techniques without reservation.

Just how much Sheng Sheng can grasp is unclear.

After returning from the princess’s mansion, Ming would also teach Sheng Sheng some basic cultivation methods.

The first thing Ming taught Sheng Sheng was the “Tranquil Heart Mantra.”

Even though Sheng Sheng appears normal with stable emotions,

Ming is still worried about the monster beast bloodline within Sheng Sheng. What if it goes berserk one day? Therefore, Ming wants Sheng Sheng to recite the “Tranquil Heart Mantra” when she can’t control herself.

Besides cultivating, Su Yan also teaches Sheng Sheng reading.

Sheng Sheng is like a pitiful child with a full schedule, attending tutoring classes all day.

Besides cultivating, Ming often attends social engagements.

Some invitations need to be declined, but others cannot be refused.

For example, Chancellor Mochi invites Ming to dinner.

Regardless of Mochi’s current position as chancellor, he was also Ming’s启蒙 teacher, making it hard for Ming to refuse.

At first, Ming thought that since they hadn’t seen each other for so long, and given how long Mochi had been in high office and experienced many things, Ming believed Mochi should have changed somewhat, maybe even become someone he doesn’t recognize anymore.

But Ming was wrong.

Upon seeing Mochi for the first time, Ming felt that this Xiao Chancellor was exactly the same as before, just like the Xiao Teacher who gave him enlightenment back then.

It seemed that from beginning to end, this Xiao Teacher never changed; he has always been walking on his own path without any deviation.

Even though Ming doesn’t know what the final goal of Mr. Xiao is or what road he walks,

Such a resolute person made Ming feel like a “true gentleman.”

Ming even felt that Mr. Xiao had the demeanor of a sage.

The topics discussed between Ming and Mochi were merely some events Ming encountered recently. Most of the time, Ming was talking while Mochi listened.

After listening, or when Ming raised doubts, Mochi patiently explained them to Ming.

Only then did Ming finally confirm that Mr. Xiao invited him for dinner not because he was a favorite minister of the Emperor of Wu, not to get close to him, nor because of his fame. It was simply because Mr. Xiao was concerned that he might stray and thus invited him for dinner to see if he could help him in any way. After a meal, Ming deeply bowed to Mr. Xiao, and Mr. Xiao returned the bow.

It seemed their relationship remained the same as the teacher-student relationship from before.

Half a month later.

A person entered the capital of the Wu Kingdom.

When this monk dressed in a cassock appeared in the capital of the Wu Kingdom, everyone’s eyes turned towards her.

Everyone was amazed by the beauty of this female monk.

Everyone was surprised that there are female monks in the world.

However, some people recognized who this female monk was and showed even more respect.

As for the gazes of the capital’s people and their whispered discussions about her, the woman paid no attention.

She had long gotten used to this during her travels around the world.

“Mommy, look, it’s a monk, and she’s a girl, a female monk, how strange, female monk~” A little girl pointed at Shixin and said.

Hearing this, the little girl’s mother quickly pulled down her daughter’s hand and gently scolded her: “Don’t talk nonsense!”

Shixin stopped and walked towards the direction of the mother and daughter.

Thinking the other party was coming to blame them, the mother hurriedly apologized: “Master, please forgive me, my child is young and doesn’t know any better, please don’t hold a grudge against us.”

Shixin shook her head: “I would like to ask where the Xu Guo Mansion is?”

Xu Mansion.

Ming was instructing Shen Sheng Sheng in sitting meditation cultivation.

Shen Sheng Sheng secretly opened her eyes, looked around, glanced at her side where Brother Xu was, and then touched her belly.

At first, when Ming taught Sheng Sheng the Tranquil Heart Mantra, Shen Sheng Sheng was quite happy.

But unexpectedly, the method of practicing the Tranquil Heart Mantra was through sitting meditation. Sheng Sheng didn’t like sitting meditation.

Sheng Sheng thought sitting meditation was too boring, unable to move at all, itching couldn’t be scratched, and could only sit there stiffly.

“I really want to watch ants.”

“I really want to eat candy skewers.”

“If nothing else, practicing boxing with Sister Yan Han would do.”

Sheng Sheng looked up at the sky, daydreaming.

“Don’t lose focus.”

Just as Sheng Sheng was lost in endless fantasies, Ming raised his hand and tapped Sheng Sheng on the head.

Sheng Sheng pouted, rubbed her head, and had no choice but to close her eyes again.

“Master, Master…”

Not long after, a maid from the front courtyard rushed in.

Sheng Sheng instantly opened her eyes.

Ming slowly opened his eyes and asked, “What’s the matter?”

“Master,” the maid bowed, “a monk is looking for you.”

“Monk?”

“Yes, a female monk.” The maid nodded, “She said her name is Shixin.”