Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

"They were actually hiding their strength! This is not normal!"

Li Buyi stirred the noodles, deep in thought, "Could it be, are your people too weak to probe the real strength of the opponent?"

Tattooed man hurriedly said, "Before this operation, this old man was certified at the Divine Travel level by the Martial Arts Association in Taian City! This old man was definitely hiding his strength!"

Li Buyi nodded, said regretfully, "This operation, planned for half a year, still failed. President Wang, can your group organize a second assault?"

Tattooed man wryly smiled, "Mr. Li, these days we have been encircled and suppressed jointly by the Security Bureau and Security Bureau. Our gang has suffered terrible losses, and it's not possible for us to organize a second strike any time soon."

Li Buyi slurped a mouthful of plain noodles, frowned.

How sour is this vinegar?

His mood suddenly turned gloomy, he stared menacingly at the tattooed man:

"What use do I have for you then?"

Tattooed man whispered hastily, "We have an agreement with your sect..."

"Let's do it this way." Li Buyi cut him off, "I am about to break through [Receiving Supplicant] rank soon, could you sponsor my cultivation as your sect's angel investor, help me develop a hundred followers for supplication."

The tattooed man's complexion changed, joy mixed with terror.

Within the Supreme True Buddha Sect, the hierarchy is extremely strict, with its own ranking promotion system.

From Light Believer, Devout Believer, to possessing the Fruit Position, or the titles of core members.

Li Buyi's title is [Blood Arhat], belonging to Arhat Rank, considered upper-middle echelon in the Supreme True Buddha Sect.

Light Believer, Devout Believer respectively correspond to Body Refining and True Seed.

Arhat is divided into three tiers: Assassin, Birthless, and Receiving Supplicant, corresponding from Third Realm Martial Arts to Fifth Realm.

Receiving Supplicant is the highest rank among Arhats.

Li Buyi's impending breakthrough to [Receiving Supplicant] indicates he is currently at the Fourth Realm of Martial Arts, at the same realm as the head of the Yang Yan Martial Arts Hall, and not far from the Fifth Realm.

As allies, the tattooed man naturally hopes for stronger strength in Li Buyi.

Once Li Buyi breaks through to the Fifth Realm, establishing the Heart Appearance Domain, that Master Yang could be overthrown with a flip of a hand!

In the whole Taian City, there wouldn't be anyone who could be his opponent!

But…

The Receiving Supplicant of the Supreme True Buddha Sect is very sinister.

Receiving Supplicant refers to receiving spiritual worship from others.

The worshippers, also called "Blood and Flesh Candles".

Their entire spirit and energy become the nourishment for the Supplicant.

A hundred people meant a hundred lives.

These gang members, already despicable, had several lives on their hands, but suddenly dealing with a hundred lives in the most cruel way to drain them of their spirit…

The tattooed man broke out in cold sweat, his heart nibbled for the first time by regret.

"Mr. Li, isn't a hundred people too many…"

Li Buyi's smile did not diminish, "I heard that old Meng and others got quite an investment from President Wang, how come it is too much when it comes to me?"

Tattooed man wryly smiled.

The old Meng and others mentioned by Li Buyi, who are also Supreme True Buddha Sect members of Arhat Rank, were killed on the spot by the head of Yang Yan Martial Arts Hall in a recent action.

Those men were just at the first tier of Arhat Rank, equivalent to the Third Realm of Martial Arts; even their requirements would only be a few lives, casually fitting the bill with homeless people.

But now starting with a hundred right off the bat...

Li Buyi put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and said slowly:

"President Wang, the task from above must be completed; there's an iron order from above.

These last few days, left and right, I felt my strength was still too weak, hence I decided to make an all-out effort. I hope President Wang does not hinder my path to Buddha, otherwise I'll..."

His voice suddenly stopped.

Li Buyi's gaze suddenly fell on a passing boy.

His gaze was dazed and overjoyed.

He watched the boy going from the beginning of the street to the end of the alley, disappearing from his sight, taking a long time to come back to his senses.

A dazed and crazed smile appeared on his lips.

Profound Zen spirit...

Heavy Buddha's destiny...

This is top-quality raw jade! A future Buddha's son!

This child, has a destiny with my Buddha!

...

After finishing dinner on the street, Ji Jingqiu returned home, finished washing up, and returned to his room.

He hung the [Fire House Buddha Hell Visualization Map] on the wall opposite, then sat on the bed, adjusting his body, breath, and thoughts.

A moment later, he slowly entered a meditative state.

His spirit returned to the Pure Land.

A Bodhi tree emitting a pale light gently swayed, as if greeting him.

Apart from that, in that small palm-sized space, there was a new tenant.

Looking at a tiger cub lying on the ground, showing its belly and acting cute, Ji Jingqiu couldn't help reaching out his guilt-ridden hand.

He rubbed it!

Although it was in the world of the spirit, the tactile sensation was real, like felines in general, the feeling of grasping it was similar to that of a cat.

"Isn't this one not thin… where's your knife?"

Ji Jingqiu muttered, his hands rubbing the plump tiger cub, feeling that this creature had nothing to do with "starving tiger" or "charging tiger", it should be called Fatty Hu.

Hearing Ji Jingqiu's query, the tiger cub blinked its pair of wet eyes, quite clear, not showing a hint of wisdom.

Previously Master Yang praised him as a genius, with hopes to achieve [Starving Tiger Holding a Knife] in half a year.

But in reality, after only one glance, an extra tiger cub appeared in his Inner Realm.

Clearly different from the process described by Master Yang.

There was no mountain climbing, no rustling bamboo forests, no Charging Tiger, just a teasing tiger cub.

After enjoying time with Fatty Hu, Ji Jingqiu looked up.

The world outside the Pure Land was still a sea of blood, world engulfed in a fire sea.

He originally wanted to confirm which realm he was in based on what Master Yang had said.

But now found it difficult.

Which step counts for him?

Couldn't distinguish... absolutely couldn't distinguish!

His visualization method was clearly different from others.

According to Master Yang's standards, constructing the Divine Form, then subduing the Charging Tiger constituted great success in the visualization method.

So did he count as having subdued the charging tiger, making it driven by him, achieving [Starving Tiger Holding a Knife]?

Ji Jingqiu looked down.

Between his legs, the tiger cub revealed a joyous and intimate demeanor, rubbing against him without any defenses.

Ji Jingqiu quickly dismissed this unreliable thought.

He didn't even know if this thing was weaned.

Even if it truly was driven by him, currently, it only had the ability to act cute.

He couldn't help but rub the fluffy tiger head again.

The touch felt really good!