Chapter 443: Chapter 400, Water Army Grand Marshal
Maitreya and other Buddha Bodhisattvas were also astonished. Where did Ksitigarbha acquire such a formidable magic treasure? They felt an urgent sense of impending issues, as with this magic treasure, Ksitigarbha had already surpassed the rank of Daluo Golden Immortal. They must investigate his background—if it was awarded by the Buddha Mother, the profound implications were worth pondering.
After the great battle, Maitreya, Mahasthamaprapta, Pharmacist, and Great Sun Tathagata all descended upon the halls of Ksitigarbha Palace, with the Buddha Wheel shining upon all.
Ksitigarbha sat upon the lotus platform and said with a smile, "I wonder what counsel the Buddha Bodhisattvas are here to offer?"
Maitreya looked at Ksitigarbha with a chuckle, saying warmly, "To my knowledge, Venerable Ksitigarbha has no such magic treasure. Where did this Golden Bowl magic treasure come from?"
Ksitigarbha shook his head slightly and calmly said, "It comes from an unspeakable land."
The Medicine Buddha said, "Observing the power of this magic treasure, it is extraordinary. May I ask which Great Power has crafted it?"
Ksitigarbha continued to shake his head, smiling, "It comes from an unknowable person."
Mahasthamaprapta asked, "What powers does this magic treasure possess?"
"It possesses inconceivable abilities."
Instantly, the grand hall fell into a dead silence.
Maitreya, Pharmacist, and Mahasthamaprapta looked at Ksitigarbha with gaping eyes. What a stubborn fellow! Not willing to reveal even the slightest bit of information?
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva sat leisurely at the main seat on the lotus platform, thinking: I won’t say anything. What can you do to me? Anxious to death, aren’t you? Having a teacher with vast Divine Skills is truly wonderful!
A grand voice of the Great Sun Tathagata resounded, "Since it is unspeakable, it also should be unattainable. Venerable Ksitigarbha must be careful."
Threatening me? Ksitigarbha turned to look at the Great Sun Tathagata and said with a smile, "Thank you for the reminder, Great Sun Tathagata. I will indeed be cautious. Lately, Buddhism is not very peaceful; it would be best for all Buddha Bodhisattvas to seek refuge early."
Maitreya, Mahasthamaprapta, and other Bodhisattvas vanished in a glow of Buddha Light.
...
The next day, within the Heavenly Court Bird’s Nest, Bai Jin and Yun Xiao sat in a garden playing chess.
"Check~" Yun Xiao lightly chuckled as she pushed a piece forward.
Bai Jin stared at the chessboard for a moment, and with resignation said, "Alright! I concede."
Yun Xiao, laughing, said, "Brother, shall we play another round?"
With a cough, Bai Jin replied, "Forget it! I’m just not cut out for this war chess. Let’s switch to a different game."
"What other game does brother know?"
Bai Jin lifted his head and puffed out his chest, boasting, "Since ancient times, when the Five Stars align, it signifies infinite Heavenly Secrets. I’ve meditated on the movement of stars for a hundred years, and grasped a type of chess game called Connect Five!"
"The game brother has realized through meditation on the stars’ movement must indeed be profound and intricate!"
Shi Ji floated in from outside, passing through the lush, shady path, and called out as he approached, "Brother!"
Bai Jin immediately turned his head and greeted with a beaming smile, "Shi Ji has arrived too! Great timing. I’ve just invented a new game; you and Yun Xiao come join, and let me show you the depth of my skill in Connect Five."
Shi Ji casually took a seat, "Brother, there’s a rumor going around outside, something concerning the Western region."
"What rumor?" Bai Jin asked curiously.
Shi Ji cleared his throat and recited with all seriousness, "Shocking! The Great Compassion Womb of the Earth Bodhisattva faces suppression!"
"Astonishing, the inner story behind the birth of Buddhism’s Buddha has these details"
"Shocking, the Buddha’s position is actually not held by the Womb of the Earth Bodhisattva!"
"Look quickly, the journey of Womb of the Earth Bodhisattva’s release from prison!"
"One bowl surpasses all Buddhas, Ksitigarbha is invincible in the world!"
"Destiny belongs to Ksitigarbha, the bank offers magic treasures."
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"Senior brother, most are these kinds of exaggerated rumors about Ksitigarbha; they are widely spread."
Bai Jin’s mouth twitched slightly. Although there was a need to promote his own image, Ksitigarbha’s boasting seemed a bit too much!
Yun Xiao also laughed and said, "Ksitigarbha, you’re actually this amusing. Hearing these topics, I am inclined to delve into the inside story."
Shi Ji said, "Junior Sister, after our investigation, these messages were not spread by Ksitigarbha himself."
"Oh~ So it’s not Ksitigarbha!" Bai Jin was also somewhat surprised, having originally thought it was Ksitigarbha’s self-marketing tactic, but it turned out not to be him.
Yun Xiao curiously asked, "If it’s not Ksitigarbha, then who could it be? Could it be his disciples?"
Shi Ji’s expression was odd as he said, "Based on my investigations, the source of the news should be the Heavenly River Water Army Grand Marshal.
Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy commanded eighty thousand of the water army to discreetly spread these messages in the Primordial World, and as they were passed on, they became more widespread and enjoyed by all beings."
Yun Xiao showed a surprised expression, "The first disciple of the third generation of the Human Sect, it turns out to be him!"
Bai Jin’s expression was strange as he muttered, "It truly is a water army indeed! Tianpeng, so you’re this kind of Water Army Grand Marshal."
With such a message spread, anyone who heard it would subconsciously shift their attention to the Western direction, the first reaction in their hearts would be that it was spread by Ksitigarbha. Even if it wasn’t him, he would be associated with it. Without tracing it back to the source, who would have thought that it was actually the Heavenly River Navy who spread this news!
Yun Xiao’s eyes gleamed with wisdom, "Senior brother, does the spread of these messages affect your plans?"
Bai Jin nodded and said with a smile, "Of course, it does. I was still considering how to subtly guide Maitreya and the others here so they could borrow magic treasures. Now, with Ksitigarbha’s influence growing day by day, it will naturally force Maitreya and others to come forward."
"It looks like it’s a good influence; the Heavenly River Navy has even lent us a hand!"
Bai Jin said, "It’s the Eldest Uncle helping me, I’ve been planning in the Heavenly Court all this time. How could such tactics escape the eyes of the Eldest Uncle? It must have been the Eldest Uncle who ordered Marshal Tianpeng to spread the rumors, lending me a hand."
Shi Ji asked, "Senior brother, what should we do next?"
"Let’s just wait! Those feeling the pressure like Maitreya will probably come soon."
...
A day later, on the third layer of space within the Heaven and Earth Human Bank, in the Nine Heavens.
Bai Jin and the chubby little boy stood together, surrounded by floating bubbles, each containing a magic treasure.
Maitreya exclaimed, "I never expected Ksitigarbha’s magic treasures came from here, how frustrating! I’ve been humiliated by him for nothing this whole time."
Bai Jin smiled and said, "Junior brother, this is the newly launched magic treasure leasing business. If you’re interested, you can also rent a magic treasure."
Maitreya frowned and pondered for a moment, then turned to Bai Jin and said, "Senior brother, do you know if Mahasthamaprapta, the Pharmacist, and others’ coins also originated from here?"
Bai Jin’s eyes were blank, confusedly saying, "What about Mahasthamaprapta, the Pharmacist, and other Buddhas? I don’t know what you’re talking about?"
"Medicine Buddha, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, and Great Sun Tathagata Buddha suddenly have a lot of money, buying the hearts of Buddhist disciples. As far as I know, they do not have sufficient merit to fund their expenses, shouldn’t senior brother provide me with an explanation?"
"Junior brother, wait a moment, let me find out exactly what’s going on!"
Bai Jin loudly called out, "Gu Liang~"
Gu Liang ran in from outside, chirping cheerfully, "Senior brother!"
Bai Jin said sternly, "Less grinning, I’m asking you if Mahasthamaprapta and Medicine Buddha, the Great Sun Tathagata have come for loans."