Zodiac Guardian

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Actually, from the moment he saw the Kylin pattern emerge on his body, and when Zagru narrated his own dream, Qi Yue already believed him. Qi Yue's suggestion that he was going to leave was just a ploy to capture his interest. When Qi Yue was very young, he took an oath that he would make a mark in history, even if it meant leaving a notorious legacy, he could never live in vain. Suddenly, such a great opportunity was before him, how could he give it up? However, trying to knock a good deal was his true nature. The little monk in front of him obviously wasn't an ordinary person. If he didn't get some benefits from him, how could Qi Yue be content?

Zagru obviously didn't understand Qi Yue's meaning, looking at his chatoyant fingers, he asked puzzledly, "What do you mean?"

Qi Yue chuckled, "You Buddhists all have some treasures, right? Give me a couple for self-defense." He put on a stern face, "As the King of the Zodiac Guardians, to better protect our magnificent East, owning more treasures will naturally make everything smoother."

Zagru looked at Qi Yue, feeling a bit strange inside. He naturally could see what Qi Yue was thinking. For the first time in his life, he felt an urge to smack someone. But although he was young, he was regarded as a venerable monk, so he sighed and said, "I knew you wouldn't let me off the hook so easily. Alright, take this, this is the only thing that suits you." As he spoke, he took a string of green Buddha Beads from his own wrist and handed it towards Qi Yue.

Qi Yue was secretly delighted. He quickly walked up to Zagru, took the beads without even a word of courtesy. As he held the beads in his hand, he was somewhat disappointed. The beads were dark green and had an ancient aura. They were warm to the touch, but there was no dazzling light on them, it didn't look like any treasure.

Zagru said, "This string of beads was passed down to me by my predecessor. It helps calm the mind and repel evils, and it's my most valuable possession. As a Kirin, I will give it to you. However, if you want to fully utilise the Buddha's Power within, you will need to do it through your own continuous cultivation and understanding. The string of Buddha beads hold a total of seventeen pearls, each smaller than a lotus seed and larger than a soybean. Do you know what these Buddha beads are?"

Qi Yue was inspecting them closely, seeing nothing remarkable about the beads. They were not very round and although their surfaces were lustrous, their shapes were somewhat strange. "You're not going to tell me these are the legendary Bodhi Beads, are you? They seem worthless."

Zagru looked at the Buddha beads with reverence in his eyes, "This string of Buddha beads, cannot be measured by its value. Having it on you, unless it's a demon who has cultivated for over a thousand years or an ancient colossal beast, absolutely nothing can invade you. These seventeen Buddha beads are the teeth relics of our seventeen great predecessors, they are invaluable treasures in our Buddhist Family."

"What? This, this is a string of Buddha beads made from Shariputra? You, you really are extravagant!" Qi Yue gawked at Zagru.

Zagru shook his head, "No, this is not extravagance. This string of beads has a history of thousands of years. Since the day when the Zodiac Guardian emerged, this string of Shariputra has been used by generations of Skybringers. You are the first person besides the Skybringer to possess it. I hope you will not violate the will of the predecessors. With it on you, you should feel much more secure safety. Now, are you ready to accept my awakening?"

Qi Yue didn't put on the Shariputra immediately, but instead respectfully handed the beads back to Zagru, "Even though I don't believe in Buddhism, I know how important the Shariputra is to it. This item is too precious, I can't accept it. I agree to let you help me awaken, that's all."

Zagru looked at Qi Yue. At this moment, Qi Yue's eyes no longer held that frivolous look. The clarity in his gaze showed that he sincerely intended to return the Shariputra. The somewhat unkempt guy seemed to have transformed into a different person, making Zagru feel a bit out of place. He didn't take it, "If you are talking about treasure, this is all I have. As an ascetic monk, I don't have any treasures as you imagine, and I have nothing else."

Qi Yue shook his head, "Since my memory began, I've experienced many ups and downs in life—no one looked up to me. The world is filled with deception, but, in you, I see a truly good person. No, I should say a good monk. Alright, I don't want anything. Just awaken me, please. From your effort you put in, it seems like being the King of the Zodiac is really important, as long as I can keep my life, I'd like to experience what it feels like to be a Superman wearing underwear outside."

Zagru took the beads back and grabbed Qi Yue's left hand saying, "People are inherently good, you've finally shown me the kindness in your heart. Since these beads have been given away by me, it's proof that they're destined to be with you. You don't need to decline anything. Although Shariputra is precious, as long as it is used properly, I think, Buddha would also approve." As he spoke, he already placed the Shariputra on Qi Yue's left wrist.

Qi Yue clearly felt a coolness meandering upwards along his wrist, making all the 36,000 pores in his body seemed to open up and he could not help but feel incredible comfort. The most profound sensation came from his brain—it was clearer than ever and everything around seemed much more detailed.

At this moment, the cool sensation suddenly turned warm, and a warm and cozy comfort replaced all the previous sensations. The previously chilly and now warm streams seemed to have been nourishing his body all along.

The moment the Shariputra was put on Qi Yue's wrist, the original dark green relics emitted a soft luster, although not an obvious radiance. Qi Yue clearly saw the change of the Buddha beads under the nourishment of the internal cool and warm air. Even an idiot could see the value of this Buddhist treasure.

"Zagru, what are you doing?" Qi Yue's voice was full of surprise. Although Qi Yue was extremely coveted for this treasure, after meeting Zagru, he developed an inexplicable respect for Buddhism. Therefore, he greatly violated his heart by returning the Shariputra. Now Zagru insisted on giving it to him again; that made him feel even warmer and made him like Zagru even more. The feeling of being treated sincerely melted his heart.

Zagru smiled at Qi Yue and said, "Buddha is merciful and enlightens all beings. I hope these seventeen Shariputra can bring you a whole new world. There is no need to refuse anymore, your mind is unstable and having this during the awakening process can also avoid potential danger. I know you have many doubts in your heart. After the awakening, when your Kirin's bloodline is completely awakened, I will explain everything to you."

Qi Yue nodded. Looking at the Shariputra on his hand, he felt a little unusual, "What should I do now?"

Zagru pointed to the ground, "Please sit."

Only then did Qi Yue notice that there were some indentations on the ground. Zagru said, "This is a place where I and two generations of masters have practiced. Sitting for a long time, even the hard rock will change. This is the principle of constant dripping wears away stone, although one minute of cultivation may not have any effect, persisting in every minute will bring you great progress."