mtlumby2d Chapter 276 Resurrection
Chapter 276 Resurrection
Incense smoke swirls, bells toll, and believers stand in devout fervor...
As Qi Yuxuan approached the temple, these scenes inevitably came into view.
However, at this moment, he had no mind to appreciate these scenes; all he could think about was finding Qiu Ziyue as soon as possible.
Upon entering the main hall of Daming Temple, one is immediately struck by the solemn and dignified atmosphere.
The abbot and the monks were chanting sutras to the sound of the wooden fish drum; the deep, rhythmic sound seemed to penetrate the heart.
Just as Qi Yuxuan's gaze swept across the main hall...
His gaze suddenly fixed on a corner—a coffin standing there silently.
And Qiu Ziyue was lying in it.
Twilight Sparkle!
Qi Yuxuan's heart tightened suddenly, and he could hardly breathe.
He rushed to the coffin, his hands trembling as he touched her face, tears streaming down his face.
"Ziyue, don't scare me. Why did you leave? I'll come with you right now."
He muttered to himself, his voice filled with endless grief and despair.
Seeing this, a young monk nearby quickly stepped forward to support Qi Yuxuan, who was on the verge of collapse.
"Please calm down and let's talk over there."
Qi Yuxuan was helped to the side by the young monk, still unable to believe what he was seeing.
At this moment, an elderly abbot slowly approached, his kind face bearing a hint of solemnity:
"Amitabha Buddha, what is your relationship to this female lay Buddhist?"
Qi Yuxuan raised his head, looking at the monk before him, his eyes filled with sorrow:
“Master, I am her closest person, her husband. My name is Qi Yuxuan. How did Ziyue get here? Why is she here…”
His voice gradually choked up, making it difficult for him to continue.
The host sighed softly and said:
“I am Abbot Huining here. Please do not be too sad. The female lay Buddhist Qiu Ziyue has not left us. This coffin is just a setup to fulfill one of her wishes.”
Qi Yuxuan was stunned, looking at Master Huining in bewilderment:
"What do you mean by that, Master?"
Inside the main hall of Daming Temple, Master Huining sat on a futon, looking solemnly at Qi Yuxuan and Xiao Zhuang.
He spoke slowly, his voice low and mysterious:
“A few days ago, my grandmaster appeared to me in a dream and told me a story from a thousand years ago.”
Qi Yuxuan and Xiao Zhuang held their breath, waiting for Master Huining to continue.
"In that distant era, a white-clad youth named Lu Yuanchangming once knelt in the main hall of Daming Temple."
"The young man's clothes fluttered in the wind, and his eyes were full of pleading and despair."
He pleaded with my master, hoping to use a resurrection spell to allow him to see a woman.
Master Huining paused for a moment, as if recalling the scene from that dream:
"The young man took out a portrait, and the woman in the painting looked exactly like Qiu Ziyue."
My master originally didn't want to get involved in these mundane affairs, but unfortunately, the boy's father, Li Keyong, had once saved my master's life.
To repay this kindness, the master finally granted the boy's request.
Qi Yuxuan felt a tremor in his heart, as if something had touched a chord within him.
He couldn't help but ask, "And then what happened?"
Master Huining continued:
"My grandmaster used the Soul-Returning Technique to send the boy into Qiu Ziyue's dream."
He requested that she use the same resurrection technique during her prayers, so that she could travel through a thousand years and meet him in ancient times.
"Such a thing actually happened?" Qi Yuxuan exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, although our Daming Temple has the saying that souls can return to their original place to fulfill their wishes and meet again, this has never happened in our temple in the past thousand years. This is the first time."
"That's really amazing. It seems that Brother Changming has been suffering a lot since we transmigrated here." Qi Yuxuan was astonished.
“That must be it. The Grandmaster said that Benefactor Lu knelt outside the temple for several days and nights, praying to meet the female layperson. He still has unfulfilled wishes,” Huining said.
“Brother Lu must indeed be feeling resentful,” Qi Yuxuan murmured.
"This resurrection spell can only be used at the former residence; it won't work at a distance. Therefore, Benefactor Lu can only wait for the female lay Buddhist's arrival within Yangzhou City."
He persisted for almost a year. Such a strong will in a young man is something I, Daming Temple, have never seen before.”
"Then how did Master Huining recognize that my wife is the person Brother Lu is looking for?" Qi Yuxuan asked.
“Just a few days ago, when Ms. Qiu Ziyue entered the main hall to pray and kowtow, I found that she looked exactly like the person my master had appeared to in my dream.”
"Therefore, I stepped forward and asked her if she would like to meet the boy from her dream. After Miss Qiu nodded in agreement, I used the Soul-Returning Technique."
Let her soul temporarily travel through time and space, returning a thousand years ago to meet the young Lu Yuan Changming.
Qi Yuxuan listened intently, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes. He asked softly:
"Has she already been transported back to ancient times? Can she come back? Is she alright?"
Hui Ning sighed softly:
"I only gave her the time it takes for five incense sticks to burn. That is, five hours. Once the time for those five incense sticks is up,
She will automatically return to the modern world. If she does not return, her soul will be scattered.
"how so"?
Qi Yuxuan felt like he was about to collapse.
“This period is crucial for her.”
Because she not only has to confront her own deepest emotions, but also unravel a destiny spanning a thousand years.
Qi Yuxuan nodded, a strange sadness welling up in his heart.
“It’s all my fault. I hurt Ziyue’s heart. If she felt safe and happy, she wouldn’t have come to Yangzhou, and she wouldn’t be thinking about Lu Yuanchangming anymore.”
He knew that this experience of traveling through time was of great significance to Qiu Ziyue.
He turned to look at Xiao Zhuang, and the two exchanged a glance, both seeing a firm resolve in each other's eyes.
"master,"
Qi Yuxuan took a deep breath.
"Please tell us what to do next. We must ensure Twilight Sparkle's safety no matter what."
Master Huining put his palms together and said:
“Amitabha, I understand your intentions, benefactor. At this moment, benefactor Qiu Ziyue is undergoing a test of her soul.”
What we need to do is protect her, pray for her, and ensure her safe return.
Inside the main hall of Daming Temple, incense smoke swirls and the sound of bells echoes.
Qi Yuxuan stood before Master Huining, his hands clenched into fists, his gaze firm and fervent.
"Master, please let me return to ancient times as well, so that I can go with Ziyue to see Lu Yuanchangming."
"We were husband and wife in our past lives, so let's go through life and death together."
Qi Yuxuan's voice carried an undeniable resolve.
Master Huining was slightly taken aback, then put his palms together and pondered for a moment.
He was well aware of the dangers of the Resurrection Technique, but seeing the determination and deep affection in Qi Yuxuan's eyes, he couldn't help but be moved.
"Benefactor, the Resurrection Technique is no ordinary skill. Once you travel through time and space, you will face many unknown challenges."
"There's a high chance your soul will be completely destroyed. Are you sure you want to do this?"
Master Huining asked slowly.
Qi Yuxuan nodded without hesitation:
"Master, please rest assured. No matter how many difficulties lie ahead, I will protect Twilight Sparkle."
She is the most important person in my life, and I can't let her face all of this alone.
Master Huining nodded, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes:
“Amitabha, your courage and determination are admirable. In that case, I will do my best to help you.”
"But remember, once the five incense sticks have burned, you must return to the modern world immediately, or your lives will be in danger."
To be continued in the next chapter!