The Martial Doctor

Demon Suppression Temple.

Once a supreme sect.

But now it’s just a pile of ruins, and probably not many people remember this once glorious temple.

Demon Suppression Temple, its success was due to demon suppression, and its downfall was also due to demon suppression.

When a monk harbors greed, anger, and ignorance, and gains powerful strength, disaster strikes, similar to a warrior who slays an evil dragon but eventually becomes the dragon themselves.

The former abbot of the Demon Suppression Temple, Yankong, was ambitious and skilled at disguise; before becoming abbot, he appeared like a high monk.

But he gained control of the most powerful force inside Buddha Demon Temple, the Arhat Hall.

Ambition gradually expanded, and with his strong support, Demon Suppression Temple established an outer courtyard, recruiting people from the martial world.

What was a tranquil temple became a gathering place for martial artists.

Seizing land, lending at high interest, even colluding with the court, committing evil deeds, while indulging his subordinates who oppressed the innocent.

In any case, he violated all five prohibitions of a monk.

The downfall of Demon Suppression Temple was due to internal reasons and the change of dynasty; once the new dynasty was established, the temple was raided, innocent monks dismissed and stripped of status, culprits imprisoned or executed.

Of course, this was also due to the efforts of the righteous path led by Honmonji Temple. Demon Suppression Temple was a supreme sect, with many experts, several of them at the Tianyuan level, not to mention the Meridian Passage Realm, particularly a set of Demon Suppression Stick Formation famous for its great power, especially good at group fights.

Righteous appointees fought fiercely at Demon Suppression Temple for three days before it was completely taken down.

The demon monk Yankong saw the situation as hopeless, directly set fire to his chamber, and burned himself to death. It’s said he left behind seven Shariputras, and they were the legendary black Shariputras.

The seven black Shariputras were suppressed under a Demon Suppression Tower built with royal funds.

This Demon Suppression Tower is now a major attraction in Li Jing.

After Demon Suppression Temple was eradicated, its scriptures and martial arts were contested by various parties, with the current royal family, Honmonji Temple, being the biggest beneficiaries.

Other sects couldn’t match these three, benefiting only marginally, some martial arts from the temple also spread out.

Nowadays, if you wish to learn, you just have to pay the price to obtain them.

Dragon Elephant Wisdom Strength is a profound martial arts Heart Method from Demon Suppression Temple, kept in the royal secret library...

Jing Hui had seen this martial art, memorized it, and even transcribed it perfectly for Lin Miao, which inevitably leads to questions about her identity.

Of course, many enter the royal secret library, besides royal descendants, some distinguished individuals may also be specially permitted.

Even those who join the Imperial City Department as consecrates can have the chance to earn martial arts from the royal secret library.

The new dynasty has established for two hundred years, with many people entering the royal secret library, at least a thousand, if not eight hundred; though Dragon Elephant Wisdom Strength is a profound martial art, many have seen and learned it.

After all, who wouldn’t want to learn a powerful martial art?

Lin Miao guessed correctly, in both the royal household and among nobility, many people practice Dragon Elephant Wisdom Strength, so even if Lin Miao reveals this martial art, he wouldn’t be suspected.

Although this martial art has spread, with many practicing it, the martial arts of Buddhism are the hardest to cultivate, emphasizing persistence, determination, and perception—none of the three can be lacking.

Thus, no matter how powerful a cultivation technique, it also depends on the individual.

But for Lin Miao, who comes from a poor mountain region, this profound Heart Method is like timely rain.

"Sister, isn’t it just you and Master Jing Hui left in the temple?"

"Oh, the sisters find it difficult to enter the city; they’re outside." Jing Hui explained.

"Oh, that’s it, if there’s anything you need help with, don’t hesitate to tell me; I’ll assist however I can." Lin Miao nodded, prepared to take his leave.

"Thank you, Mr. Lin." Dingxian expressed gratitude, she could clearly feel the drastic improvement in her condition.

Thus, her life may indeed be saved.

Mr. Lin’s skills are truly remarkable; she had sought other physicians, all hopeless, yet she saw the possibility of recovery with Lin Miao.

"Please stay."

Jing Hui carried the child outside to bid farewell.

Returning home, it was already early evening; other families might have already finished their New Year’s dinners and retired to bed.

Lin Miao and Sun Youwei hurriedly arrived at Huaye Tower.

"East Wind!"

"Pong!"

"..."

Through the private room door, they heard the bustling sound of Mahjong; Lin Miao regretted bringing this national treasure from another world here.

But at the New Year, it’s alright to play cards and relax a bit.

Opening the door and having a glance, Lin Miao was stunned; there were not just one but two tables.

Lianxin, Liansuo, Yun, and Shi Yin sat at one table, while the other was occupied by Liuli, Si Miaoxue, Yue Mei’Er, and Baili Yuyao, and wait, there was Ji Fei’Er standing by, watching the fun.

Why is she here too?

What happened back home in this more than an hour I’ve been away?

"Young master is back, let’s eat, no more playing..." Liansuo saw Lin Miao enter, immediately pushed her cards away, no longer playing, likely having suffered a great loss.

"Alright, let’s eat first; continue after dinner." Yun, in high spirits, had won quite a bit in just a moment, and was excited; however, no matter the enthusiasm, dinner comes first.