socalfunplaces Chapter 473 Ganoderma lucidum
Chapter 473 Ganoderma lucidum
Zhang Jianjun rode on his horse and galloped all the way. Soon, he saw a figure in front of him. When he got closer, he found that it was a monk. The monk was wearing a cassock, holding a Zen stick, and looked at Zhang Jianjun with compassion.
Zhang Jianjun pulled the reins of his horse and asked curiously, "Master, why are you here?"
The monk smiled slightly, put his hands together and said, "Amitabha, I am traveling here and happened to meet you. May I ask your name?"
Zhang Jianjun smiled and replied, "My name is Zhang Jianjun, what's your name, Master?"
The monk's eyes flashed with a gleam, and he slowly said: "My Buddhist name is Xuanzang, and people call me Tang Monk."
Zhang Jianjun's eyes widened when he heard this, and he said in surprise: "Oh, it's you! I've heard of you for a long time, but I didn't expect to see you here."
Tang Seng smiled and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your praise, benefactor. I wonder where you are going?"
Zhang Jianjun thought for a moment and replied, "I am going to the West to seek Buddhist scriptures."
Hearing this, Tang Seng showed admiration in his eyes and said, "Your aspirations are high and admirable. But the road to the West is full of dangers. Do you have any plans to deal with it?"
Zhang Jianjun said confidently: "Master, rest assured, I have made full preparations. I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to obtain the true scriptures."
Tang Seng nodded and said, "That's great. Since the donor also has this intention, why don't we go together and take care of each other."
The two came to a big mountain.
The mountain was shrouded in smoke.
Zhang Jianjun and Tang Seng walked into the mountains together. The mountain road was rugged and foggy, but they were not afraid and walked forward firmly.
Suddenly, a huge monster appeared in front of them, blocking their way. The monster was huge, had a hideous face, and exuded a powerful aura.
Zhang Jianjun and Tang Seng looked at each other and did not flinch. Zhang Jianjun drew his sword and rushed towards the monster, while Tang Seng recited Buddhist scriptures and practiced Buddhism.
A fierce battle unfolded. Zhang Jianjun's swordsmanship was sharp, and Tang Seng's Buddhist teachings were profound. They cooperated well and gradually gained the upper hand.
Finally, the monster was defeated by them and fell to the ground. The two men breathed a sigh of relief and continued their journey westward.
"Hey, who are you?"
Zhang Jianjun was passing by a forest and smelled the fragrance of food.
Following the smell, I saw a beggar and a beautiful woman making beggar's chicken.
Zhang Jianjun couldn't help but ask.
The beautiful woman said: "My name is Huang Rong!"
The beggar smiled, revealing two rows of yellow teeth, and said, "I am Hong Qigong, the leader of the Beggars' Sect."
Zhang Jianjun was shocked again when he heard this. He didn't expect to meet two legendary figures in the martial arts world here at the same time.
Huang Rong glanced at Zhang Jianjun, a sly look flashed in her eyes, and she said with a smile: "You are quite interesting, riding a horse and bringing a monk with you. Where are you going?"
Zhang Jianjun was about to answer, but Tang Seng got there first, clasped his hands together, and said, "Amitabha, I came from the Tang Dynasty in the East, and I am going to the West to obtain the scriptures."
Huang Rong raised her eyebrows when she heard this, and said with a half-smile, "Oh? So you are a monk who is seeking Buddhist scriptures. Then what about you, the donor? Why are you here?"
Zhang Jianjun smiled and said, "I was originally an ordinary businessman, but when I heard that there was a true scripture in the West that could save all living beings, I became yearning and wanted to go there to find out."
Hong Qigong was listening with great interest and suddenly interrupted, "Haha, it seems that the three of us are ambitious people. How about this, we become sworn brothers and sisters?"
Zhang Jianjun and Tang Seng were both stunned when they heard this, but then they thought that it would be a good thing to become sworn brothers with these two martial arts masters, so they nodded and agreed.
So the three of them found an open space in the forest, set up an incense table, and became sworn brothers and sisters. Huang Rong was the eldest, Zhang Jianjun was the second, and Hong Qigong was the third because he was the oldest.
After the ceremony, the three of them sat around the fire and ate the beggar's chicken cooked by Huang Rong. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the aroma was so fragrant that Zhang Jianjun and Tang Seng were full of praise.
Huang Rong watched the two people eating with gusto, and she was secretly proud of herself. She said, "This beggar chicken is one of the unique skills of my Beggars' Sect. Ordinary people can't eat it."
Zhang Jianjun was moved when he heard this and said, "Then I wonder if Sister Huang Rong could teach me the skill of making beggar's chicken? It would be a great thing if I could carry forward this skill in the future."
Huang Rong thought for a moment and said, "It's not impossible for me to teach you, but you have to agree to one condition of mine."
Zhang Jianjun asked: "What are the conditions?"
Huang Rong chuckled and said, "You have to help me find a medicinal herb first. This herb is extremely important to my Beggars' Sect."
Zhang Jianjun asked, "What medicinal herbs?"
Huang Rong said, "This herb is called Millennium Ganoderma Lucidum. It grows deep in the mountains and old forests and is extremely difficult to find. But if you are willing to help me, I will teach you the skill of making beggar's chicken."
Zhang Jianjun was hesitant when he heard this, but when he thought about the opportunity to learn this unique skill, he gritted his teeth and agreed.
So the three of them set out on a journey to find the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum. After crossing mountains and ridges, and going through untold hardships, they finally found the precious thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum in a hidden valley.
Huang Rong was overjoyed after getting the Ganoderma Lucidum, and she fulfilled her promise and taught Zhang Jianjun the skill of making beggar's chicken. Zhang Jianjun studied hard and soon mastered this unique skill.
The three continued their journey westwards, encountering many difficulties and obstacles along the way. But with the help of Huang Rong and Hong Qigong, Zhang Jianjun and Tang Seng felt much more relaxed.
One day, they came to a steep mountain, which was so high that it reached the clouds and was shrouded in mist, giving people a mysterious feeling.
Zhang Jianjun looked up at the mountain, feeling a little nervous. He asked, "This mountain is so steep, how can we get over it?"
Tang Seng clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, although this mountain is full of dangers, as long as we have faith in our hearts, we will definitely find a way to get through it."
Huang Rong laughed and said, "Don't worry, second brother. With me and Qigong here, this mountain won't be a problem for us."
After saying that, Huang Rong used her Qinggong skills to fly to the mountain peak first. Seeing this, Hong Qigong and Zhang Jianjun followed closely behind.
They climbed up the steep mountain wall, sometimes jumping, sometimes using leverage, and after some effort, they finally succeeded in reaching the top of the mountain.
Standing on the top of the mountain, the three of them looked at the sea of clouds below and the mountains and rivers in the distance, and they all felt happy. They knew that they had overcome difficulties one after another and were one step closer to their goal of reaching the West.
However, just as they were about to move on, a sudden strong wind blew, the sky was covered with dark clouds, and then a flash of lightning streaked across the sky, accompanied by a rumbling thunder.
Zhang Jianjun was startled and shouted, "Oh no! It's going to rain!"
Tang Seng put his hands together and recited Buddhist scriptures, trying to calm his inner panic, while Huang Rong observed the celestial phenomena with a frown on her face.
Soon, heavy rain poured down. The three of them hurriedly looked for a place to shelter from the rain, but where could they find a place to shelter from the wind and rain on the top of the mountain?
They had no choice but to huddle together and use their bodies to keep each other warm. The heavy rain beat down on them mercilessly, but they remained unshaken and firmly protected each other.