harleyscars Chapter 8 Searching for Master Roshi
Chapter 8 Searching for Master Roshi
Shang Yun headed eastward, eating the food in his pack when he was hungry and drinking the river water by the roadside when he was thirsty. He seemed to be in a hurry, but he was very calm. He did not dwell on the past or fear the future, and he had a sense of being a carefree hermit.
Moreover, when Shang Yun was drinking water by the river, he watched the fish playing in the water. Although he was not paying attention, he had a feeling in his heart. It seemed that he could see the fish's next move and the direction they would turn. When he closed his eyes and thought quietly, he seemed to be able to sense a slight movement in the distance.
"Ding"
"Congratulations, host. You have gained insight into nature, understood your true nature, and improved your mental state. You have initially entered the realm of unity of knowledge and action and comprehended the supernatural power of Heavenly Ear."
As Shang Yun was rushing on his way, he heard the voice of 9527.
"Hmm? Your cultivation level has improved! You've even learned a new skill!" Shang Yun exclaimed in surprise. "9527, open the attribute panel."
"Okay, host."
A transparent panel appeared in front of Shang Yun.
Host: Shang Yun
Age: 10 years old
Heart Sutra: Mahaprajnaparamita Heart Sutra
Realm: Unity of knowledge and action (knowledge is the beginning of action, and action is the completion of knowledge)
Supernatural Powers: **Divine Eye (Able to see the suffering and joy of beings in the six realms, and to see all forms and colors in the world without obstruction. Current level: Beginner. With a compassionate and merciful heart, one can see through objects within a ten-meter radius.)** **Divine Ear (Able to hear the languages of beings in the six realms, expressing their joy, sorrow, and happiness, as well as all kinds of sounds in the world. Current level: Beginner. With a compassionate and merciful heart, one can clearly hear all sounds within a ten-meter radius.)**
Cultivation Method: First Level of the Heart Sutra (Compiled from the Mahaprajnaparamita Heart Sutra, current stage is refining essence into qi)
Martial Arts Skill: Prajna Power Level 1 (Compiled from the Heart Sutra, it is a supreme method of energy cultivation that can be integrated into any combat technique. Its power is unparalleled and its level has no upper limit. With each level advancement, the palm power is doubled.)
Combat skills: None
"9527, I haven't changed much." Shang Yun looked at the attribute panel and felt that there wasn't much change. Only his realm had changed and he had gained a new supernatural ability, Heavenly Ear. Everything else was the same.
"The host's mind enters the state of unity of knowledge and action. As long as the mind is maintained, no inner demons will arise. Moreover, during cultivation, one will not be disturbed by external things, achieving a state of mind free from external distractions, and being able to concentrate wholeheartedly on cultivation."
"Hmm, that means my cultivation efficiency is higher. What about the Heavenly Ear? That supernatural power should be very powerful, right? How come it only has a range of ten meters, just like the Heavenly Eye? Does the Heavenly Ear also consume mental energy to use? Does that mean I won't be able to use it for long?" Shang Yun asked worriedly.
“When the Heavenly Ear is activated, it consumes mental energy, but it also passively enhances the host’s hearing. Even without activating the Heavenly Ear, the host can still hear nearby sounds, just not as clearly and subtly as when it is activated. It’s like the Heavenly Eye, which can improve the host’s vision even when it is not activated,” 9527 explained.
"The divine eye and divine ear are two of the six supernatural powers in Buddhism. Buddhist scriptures say that these six supernatural powers require a person with great wisdom, great fortune, and great perseverance to undergo five hundred lifetimes of tribulations before they have a chance to comprehend them. Among them, the supernatural power of eliminating all defilements can only be comprehended by the Buddha." 9527 added, "Therefore, the difficulty in comprehending these supernatural powers lies in their realization. Once realized, one only needs to maintain a peaceful mind and continue to cultivate to enhance the abilities. Remember, one must not use supernatural powers for evil purposes, otherwise, once the mind is broken, the supernatural powers will dissipate."
"Okay, I understand." Shang Yun finally understood. To put it bluntly, everything is difficult at the beginning. It is very difficult to go from "zero" to "one", but once you have "one", it is much easier to go from "one" to "ten".
At the same time, Shang Yun also learned that he could not use supernatural powers to do bad things, but this "bad" was defined by his own mind. Only if Shang Yun did what he considered "bad" would his mind be imperfect. Only when his mind was perfect could he comprehend any supernatural powers and thus be unable to use them.
Sigh, so the clairvoyant ability is now only usable once...
Composing himself, Shang Yun continued on his journey. Gradually, he could see scattered houses, and occasionally people farming and herding cattle. He should be able to reach the city soon.
Gradually, more and more houses appeared, and asphalt roads began to appear on the ground. When they arrived at the western city, it was truly prosperous. Shang Yun remembered that Bulma's house was in the western city, and coincidentally, it was not far from Master Roshi's Kame Island.
Shang Yun walked eastward towards the city. Although he was curious about the surrounding scenery, he did not stop to look at it. Shang Yun had already managed to be single-minded and stick to his original intention.
As we walked and asked around, we finally found the first restaurant on the east side of the city. What a coincidence, it was also a noodle shop called Youjian Noodle Shop.
Shang Yun went in to inquire, but there was no news of Krillin. It seemed that he hadn't arrived yet. Shang Yun wasn't worried about Krillin's safety. In fact, Krillin's strength was not bad now. He was just afraid of being bullied by his senior brothers and didn't dare to fight back. But he dared to run away. In order to escape, he was still very fast.
Shang Yun had finished his food. Although he could maintain his composure, the appetite of a martial artist was ultimately uncontrollable. As his mastery of the Prajna Sutra increased, his appetite also gradually increased, and he was now very hungry. Looking at the noodle shop in front of him, Shang Yun fell into deep thought.
That's right, Shang Yun found a dishwashing job at a noodle shop. It included room and board and paid him 60 yuan a day. Shang Yun was very satisfied. Actually, Shang Yun wanted to tell the boss that he didn't need to pay wages, just meals, because he knew he was eating too much. Fortunately, the boss was an honest person and said that young people come out to work to earn money. So what if he eats a lot? Young people need to eat a lot to have the energy to work.
Shang Yun then settled down at the noodle shop. Besides washing dishes, he helped with other chores every day, keeping himself busy during the day so he could sleep well at night. He cleared his mind, focused on his work, and contemplated life.
At the same time, Shang Yun's Prajna Heart Sutra was also improving. At first, Shang Yun did not notice it. Just yesterday afternoon, when Shang Yun was feeding the cows, he felt something and looked up at the sky. A stone pillar passed overhead, and a person was standing on it. It was Tao Baibai.
Shang Yun watched the stone pillar disappear rapidly into the horizon, his heart unmoved. At first, Shang Yun thought it was because his mental strength had improved and he had been able to overcome his fear. But then he thought about it and realized that with Tao Bai Bai's killer aura, he was not only not afraid, but even felt a little eager to fight Tao Bai Bai. This was strange.
It must be because my strength has improved, and my body is giving me confidence in return.
At the same time, Shang Yun also confirmed a piece of information: since Tao Pai Pai was still alive, Abbot Dorin should have been killed by Tao Pai Pai. Speaking of which, Tao Pai Pai is really dedicated; he's either killing someone or on his way to kill someone.