Chapter 42

　After entering the capital, Pang Jun asked Pan Tong and the other two girls to return to his mansion first, while he went directly back to the Shenyiwei government office alone.

　　In the government office, Pang Jun met Ling Buxu, the commander of the Divine Guards. Ling Buxu held up the Lankavatara Sutra and said to Pang Jun with a smile, "I never thought that I would ask you to retrieve this sutra, but you would encounter pirates attacking the city. I'm asking you to fight head-on. It's really hard for you."

　　"We are all soldiers and should serve our country." Ling Buxu continued, "You wrote a report on your work. Nan Xinzhao in Zhejiang Province also wrote a report, telling His Majesty everything about Zhejiang Province. After His Majesty read it, he was furious. The small country of Japan was so arrogant. Not only did they break their promise at the Qianqiu Banquet, but they also dared to plunder our cities. Three days ago, he issued an order to send Xichang Marquis Zhang Fu to lead the second and third divisions of the 'Emperor Lion Legion', a total of 30,000 elite troops, to Chaoguo to attack the cities occupied by Japan. The second and third teams of the Shenyi Guard have already set out to help. You just came back, so you should rest well first. At the same time, new people should also join us."

　　"Thank you, Commander Wei. May I ask how the Divine Robe Guards recruit new personnel?" Pang Jun asked.

　　"The Imperial Guards, the three legions, or even the people you recommend from the martial arts world are all fine, but there can only be one or two people from the martial arts world, no more. There is one more thing, that is, you must take this scripture back to Huangjue Temple and give it to Master Honghai as soon as possible. This time when you went to Jiangnan, His Majesty saw your outstanding performance from the memorial and was very pleased. There will be a reward in two days, so just wait."

　　"Thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from the emperor. I will obey your orders. May I ask if you have any other instructions?" Pang Jun said respectfully.

　　"No, you go back first. Remember to return the scriptures as soon as possible." "I'll do it right away."

　　"Go ahead."

　　After Pang Jun left the Shenyiwei Yamen, he did not stay for a while, but returned to the "Yunlai Inn", changed into casual clothes, disguised himself, and went directly to Huangjue Temple. He was afraid that the goddess would come to find him again, so he sent this hot potato back first to avoid any further trouble.

　　Arriving at Huangjue Temple, Pang Jun said to the guest monk: "Young Master, I am Liu Jun, the second lieutenant of the Great Jin Divine Guard, and would like to see Abbot Honghai."

　　When the guest monk heard that it was the Divine Guards and saw Pang Jun's token, he hurried to inform the abbot. Not long after, the abbot Honghai of Huangjue Temple came hurriedly, clasped his hands together and saluted Pang Jun, saying: "I am Honghai, honored to meet you, Master Liu. I don't know what you are here for."

　　Pang Jun smiled and said, "The abbot is a great monk, so there is no need to be polite. Liu Jun came here today to return the scriptures?"

　　"Scriptures? Could it be that they were stolen a few days ago..."

　　"Yes, it is that scripture. His Majesty sent me to find it. I just came back from Jiangnan and found the scripture from Jiangnan." "Okay, okay, Lord Liu, please come this way. I will take you to see Brother Hongzhi."

　　Honghai seemed very happy and invited Pang Jun.

　　Under the guidance of Abbot Honghai, Pang Jun came to the Sutra Library again. This time, he came here openly and entered the Sutra Library. In the center of the Sutra Library, old monk Hongzhi was still sitting there like a pool of stagnant water.

　　At this time, Abbot Honghai said: "Brother Hongzhi, this is Lord Liu from the Divine Guards. He brought back the Lankavatara Sutra from Jiangnan. Please take a look at it and see if it is the original one." After that, he signaled Pang Jun to take out the sutra.

　　"Please take a look, Master." Pang Jun walked towards the old monk Hongzhi, took out the scriptures from his arms and handed them to Hongzhi.

　　Hongzhi took the scripture and flipped through it for a few moments. At this moment, the old monk Hongzhi suddenly attacked and struck Pang Jun with a powerful palm. The palm was not fast, but it contained tremendous power. Pang Jun reacted instinctively and dodged sideways, but the old monk's speed suddenly increased. Pang Jun had to counter his moves. The two sides fought back and forth for more than twenty moves.

　　Finally, Pang Jun was forced into a corner by Hongzhi. The old monk exerted tremendous strength on Pang Jun, and Pang Jun could only use all his internal strength to take the blow. With a "pop", Pang Jun took two steps back, and Hongzhi took one and a half steps back.

　　Everyone present was stunned by the sudden change. Pang Jun said angrily, "Master, Liu Jun fought hard to get this "Lankavatara Sutra" back from the thieves. Now he is back to report, but you suddenly attacked without saying a word. What is your intention?"

　　"Brother, this..." Abbot Honghai was also a little at a loss. He didn't know how the young lieutenant in front of him had offended his peaceful senior brother.

　　Only a trace of confusion flashed across the old monk Hongzhi's cloudy eyes. He clasped his hands together and apologized, "Amitabha, I saw that the donor was so young, but he actually had special skills. I was inspired and wanted to test him. Please forgive me, sir."

　　"Hmph, Huangjue Temple, I have learned a lot today." Pang Jun snorted coldly, turned away and left the Sutra Repository.

　　After Pang Jun left, Abbot Honghai complained, "Brother, the Divine Guards are not easy to mess with. Let's not talk about anything else. I heard that Lord Liu got it back after being seriously injured in a fight with the thieves. Not only did you not thank me, but you also suddenly attacked me. It's unreasonable. Although Huangjue Temple is a royal temple with many dignitaries coming and going, Ling Buxu of the Divine Guards is not a person who will swallow his anger. You are..."

　　At this time, the usually calm Master Hongzhi actually sighed and said, "Alas, I am rude. When Lord Liu approached me just now, I could feel that his aura was very similar to that of the thief who stole the scriptures that night, so I tried to test him. Who would have thought that the internal energy he exerted after suffering internal injuries was even stronger than that of the thief that night. I realized that I might have recognized the wrong person. In just one month, unless it was the Demon Cult's Heavenly Demon Disintegration Method, it would be impossible to improve so quickly. The next day, I will personally visit him and apologize."

　　After Pang Jun left Huangjue Temple, he found that he had actually broken out in a cold sweat. He knew that the old monk Hongzhi was doubting him! The move just now was to test whether the person who fought with him that night was him. Fortunately, he had obtained the Yuanyang power in Tang Yuxian's body and greatly enhanced his internal strength, so he was able to hide it from the old monk Hongzhi's test. Otherwise, with the Yuanyin of Pan Tong and her daughter, Madam Nan Wang Fangmei and Jin Lan, they might not be able to hide it from him and be seen through by him.

　　Thinking of Tang Yuxian, Pang Jun remembered that today was the fifth day of August. Tang Yuxian would only go to Huangjue Temple to pray for blessings from the first to the third day of each month. It was a pity that he could only wait until next month. Thinking of this, he thought of his sister Yang Yue, that lovely little girl. She hadn't seen me for a month. She must be missing me like crazy, right? But I guess she will get the message and come to find me in the next two days.

　　After returning to Tianjing City, Pang Jun first went to the Shenyiwei Mansion to report. After reporting, he planned to go back to the mansion to have dinner and rest. However, when he was halfway there, he suddenly thought of someone: Prince Zhao Yang Sheng. So, he had to shake his head secretly and go to Prince Zhao's mansion.

　　When he arrived at the Prince of Zhao's mansion, the Prince of Zhao was in his study. When he heard that Pang Jun was coming to visit, he immediately came out to greet him: "Haha, I heard the day before yesterday that the fourth team of the Divine Guards had returned to Tianjing, but you fell behind them. I didn't expect you to come back today. Why is that?"

　　Pang Jun bowed to Yang Sheng and said, "Your Highness, I went to Jiangnan this time. As I was not good at martial arts, I was severely injured by bandits. I could not ride a horse and had to come back in a carriage. Nanxin Zhaonan Mansion gave me a concubine, and together with the two concubines I had left in Jiangnan, they accompanied me back to Tianjing. Women should not travel too much, so I came back late. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

　　"Hahaha, Ziye is indeed a talented and romantic man. He brought back three concubines from his trip to Jiangnan. You said just now that you were seriously injured. How are you now?" Yang Sheng asked with concern.

　　"Your Highness, after recuperation, I am much better now. It's just that my internal strength has not yet fully recovered, and I still have a slight cough. Otherwise, there is nothing serious. Please rest assured. This time I came here to return the 'Black Jade Order'. Please take it back." After saying that, Pang Jun took out the Black Jade Order and handed it to Yang Sheng.

　　Yang Sheng took the Black Jade Order and said with a smile, "In fact, my great uncle has already written a letter to me, explaining in detail what happened in Jiangling that day. You played a great role in saving the governor's mansion. I wanted to give you this Black Jade Order, but the Nan family said that the Black Jade Order is never given away, so I thought about it and decided to give you another gift."

　　After that, he ordered someone to bring a long sword and said to Pang Jun: "A sword is given to a hero. This 'Seven Star Dragon Abyss' is the seventh most precious sword in the world. It was given to me by a governor of Xichuan Province three years ago. My martial arts skills are mediocre and I am not worthy of this peerless sword. Now I give it to you, and I hope you can use it well."

　　Pang Jun was about to refuse, but Yang Sheng interrupted him and said, "You are not allowed to refuse. Swords are inanimate objects, and people are the most important. You saved my great uncle's family, so you deserve this sword."

　　Pang Jun looked at the "Seven Star Dragon Abyss". The sword was like climbing a mountain and looking down into the abyss, ethereal and deep as if a giant dragon was lying there. The sword was tough and sharp, combining hardness and softness, and its cold light was compelling. Pang Jun bowed and saluted, saying, "Then Liu Jun thanks His Highness for the reward."

　　"Well, it's getting late. I heard you were injured. Go back and rest."

　　"Thank you, Your Highness. I'll take my leave now." Pang Jun picked up the sword, bowed and left.

　　After Pang Jun left, a beautiful woman walked into the reception room excitedly, looked around and asked, "Sheng'er, I heard that Liu Jun is here, where is he?" The person was Princess Shanyin Yang Chuyu.

　　Yang Sheng raised his eyebrows and said, "Gone." "Gone? How could you let her go so easily?" Yang Chuyu said.

　　"What's wrong? Is your vagina itchy? Are you so impatient?"

　　Hearing Yang Sheng's unfriendly tone, Yang Chuyu smiled coquettishly and said, "Sheng'er, I serve you to bed almost every day. I haven't tasted Liu Jun for more than a month. Are you jealous now?"

　　Yang Sheng pretended to be fierce and said to Yang Chuyu: "You whore, you are mine, no one can take you away."

　　As he spoke, he picked up Yang Chuyu and walked towards the back hall.

　　Yang Chuyu was held in his arms while murmuring, "Of course, of course I am yours, my good nephew, hehehe..."