Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

"Don't forget, this was once Marshal Ji's former residence," Yang Yan said with a meaningful tone.

Yang Yao shook his head, "How many years has it been? The Ji family's main line relocated thousands of years ago. This planet has long since declined."

He suddenly thought of something and asked in astonishment, "Could they really be after that 'Daoist Collection' rumor? What a joke. If there was really a 'Daoist Collection' left by Marshal Ji, would it have been overlooked until now?"

About several decades ago, a rumor spread from an unknown source that Marshal Ji, before his death, left behind a "Daoist Collection" at his former residence for someone destined to find it.

The rumor inexplicably became wildly popular.

It was mysterious and utterly unfounded.

But since it involved a legendary figure, it still attracted many people to flock to East Three Bright Star for the excitement.

Of course, in the end, this rumor was also identified as a "conspiracy" by the East Three Bright Star's Bureau of Culture and Tourism.

"Maybe they have their own views," Yang Yan replied indifferently, "I have already had private discussions with the Order Office and the Security Bureau people.

"I asked them, if I was not present that day, what kind of situation would Taian City face next?

"Following this line of thought, it's not hard to deduce what they want to do."

Yang Yao couldn't help but be shocked at these words.

The [Supreme True Buddha Sect] had been designated as a prime target for crackdown by the Federation's official authorities, an illegal underground organization.

Not long ago, at the Taian City Martial Arts Association's demonstration, the [Supreme True Buddha Sect] teamed up with some lower-level gangs to launch a suicide attack targeting the special invited guests at the Martial Arts Association—the big figures of Taian City.

If it hadn't been for the master taking action with strength far beyond external expectations, the other side might have really succeeded this time.

At that time, Taian City would definitely fall into chaos, with many department heads facing a major reshuffle.

And following the master's line of thinking, this was the situation the other side wanted to create.

But if they only wanted to disrupt Taian City's situation, it would have been easier said.

But if it was for the latter?

Wouldn't that mean their layout had already infiltrated the core of every department in Taian City?

Those hopeful to rise and succeed in departmental leadership positions might all have ties to the Supreme True Buddha Sect!

"Wait and see, Taian City will have more excitement to come."

Yang Yan spoke with a very casual tone, after all, it was those bureaucrats who would have the headache.

He then instructed, "By the way, starting tomorrow, I'll personally teach Qiu. Hmm... and also add Zhang and Luo to those two kids, we've received so many benefits, after all, they deserve some special treatment."

Qiu?

Yang Yao tutted internally and asked,

"They'll be starting with Pile Skill tomorrow, right? You'll handle all of it personally?"

Though he didn't dwell too much on this topic.

With the master taking personal action, it actually saved him some trouble.

Just recalling that when he left the room, Ji Jingqiu was still in a meditative state, Yang Yao couldn't help his curiosity,

"Is the kid Mei brought over so talented it moved you?"

Yang Yan suddenly gave him a sidelong glance, full of disdain, making Yang Yao feel puzzled and at a loss, not knowing what illness the master suddenly caught this time.

Yang Yan sighed and left with a faint sigh,

"Qiu has already autonomously entered Meditation and ignited Heart Fire, waiting for the Dragon Gate to open on its own in the future."

Yang Yao's expression froze.

At sixteen, he had already entered Meditation and ignited Heart Fire?!

The Heavenly Person Door, also known as the Dragon Gate.

During his Body Refining Stage, it took him a whole year just to open the Dragon Gate in his effort to break through the Five Limits!

Ji Jingqiu hadn't even formally started practice but had already ignited Heart Fire, just waiting for Opening Veins, and the Dragon Gate could open at any time.

And to ignite the Heart Fire, you either come softly or go hard.

Softly, it relies on destiny, just like Ji Jingqiu, who ignited it the first time in Meditation without any reasoning; to go hard, you must achieve great success with the Visualization Map, enter the Spirit Ocean, and forcibly ignite it.

Yang Yao sighed internally.

*Spiritual Cultivation was exceedingly challenging,* he had been practicing the [Starving Tiger Holding a Knife] for three years to achieve Great Success, and it seemed he needed another year.

Wait a minute, that's not right...

*He could achieve [Starving Tiger Holding a Knife] in just over four years, already surpassing the master's own years.*

*Why did the master look down on him?!*

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Night fell.

One streetlight after another inserted between the sycamore trees lit up one after another.

The snacks street was shrouded in a layer of smoky atmosphere, with the aroma of cumin lamb skewers wafting through the streets.

"Mr. Li, this mishap wasn't the Skull Society's fault..."

The suited man with a skull tattoo on his neck was sitting like he was on pins and needles.

His usual ruthless and ferocious expression had turned into urgency and panic as he struggled to explain to the person in front of him.

That person, a man with a buzz cut, sitting by a roadside stall, was meticulously adding three drops of vinegar to his plain noodles that contained only a few leaves of greens.

His skin was morbidly pale, completely bloodless, and even with a smiling face, he exuded an icy chill that penetrated the bones.

In the eyes of the tattooed man, it was even more terrifying.

The man before him was named Li Buyi, from the Supreme True Buddha Sect, who killed people like they were nothing, so ruthless that even he was taken aback.

"The owner of Yang Yan Martial Arts Hall hid their strength for three years! They acted like... like..."

The tattooed man's Adam's apple moved as he stammered through his explanation. His mind was a fog, forgetting most of the arguments he had prepared.

"Like they were specially set up to ambush us."

Li Buyi kindly reminded him.

"Right, right!" the tattooed man exclaimed excitedly, "Our men issued three challenges to their hall over the last three years, and the old owner only made a move twice, rated at just the Third Realm, Divine Travel!

"This completely defies logic! People opening a Martial Arts Hall would definitely display strength to attract more students with higher skills coming to learn! But they...