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After several hours of flight, the plane landed at the airport in Sa City. Xiao Yu and Dai Yuxin each carried a small bag as they stepped off the aircraft.

"Master, it's so stuffy!" As soon as she got off the plane, Dai Yuxin felt her breath constricted involuntarily and looked up to say to Xiao Yu.

"Hehe, this is a plateau area. Adjust your breathing; you're no longer an ordinary person, these air pressures won't affect you!" Hearing Dai Yuxin's words, Xiao Yu chuckled softly and said.

After hearing Xiao Yu's words, Dai Yuxin nodded her head, took a deep breath, and after a while slowly exhaled the breath.

"Eh, Master, it really isn't stuffy anymore!" When Dai Yuxin exhaled this breath, she immediately showed a look of delight and said.

Seeing Dai Yuxin's expression, Xiao Yu helplessly shook his head. She was after all only a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl, and because she had been with Elder Dai all the time, she hadn't experienced the treacherousness of society, so she still maintained an innocent heart.

With one small bag in hand each, the two walked out towards the airport's exterior. When they came outside the airport, a sudden sense of openness and clarity washed over them.

The sky in Sa City was very blue, with air that was exceptionally fresh. However, it was still quite cold now in Sa City; everywhere were Tibetan people dressed thickly in Tibetan clothing and tourists wearing cotton clothes.

However, the Tibetan region differed from inland areas. At this time of day in inland areas, everyone would be rushing to work with bags in hand. But here in the Tibetan region, it was different—there was no hustle and bustle like in inland cities, nor were there people hurrying past each other. Whether it was tourists coming from inland or the local Tibetan residents, once they arrived here, their pace of life would suddenly slow down, and their hearts seemed to be purified by holy water, allowing them all to have sincere and simple smiles on their faces.

At this moment, most tourists visiting the Tibetan region had forgotten about the scheming ways of big cities inland, as if they had returned to a primitive state. This made their hearts become pure and spotless once again.

'With an empty heart, where can dust settle' This phrase might encapsulate the feelings of both these local Tibetans and tourists who see the clear blue skies, white clouds, green hills, and clean water here. Everything is so pristine, as pure as a baby's soul.

Xiao Yu and his group boarded a bus to Sa City after leaving the airport.

For this gathering, no one came to pick them up; even that elderly man at the peak of the Qi Refinement period lived in Tibet for nearly a century but kept himself reclusive. He didn't have much influence or connections. All he knew were some local Tibetans living near Mount Everest.

Though these Tibetans only believe in Buddhism, because this old man had resided there for almost a century, the locals revered him as an incarnation of an unworldly Living Buddha.

The elderly man could ask other Tibetans to pick them up, but mountain-dwelling Tibetans rarely have vehicles. So these people went to see the elder on their own.

However, none of these individuals were ordinary folk; they could be considered among the most powerful in China's cultivation community. Therefore, going there themselves didn't affect them at all.

After nearly two hours of travel, Xiao Yu and his group finally arrived in Sa City.

Upon getting off the bus, they didn’t rush to a hotel but stood by the roadside, gazing at this ancient city with over 1300 years of history.

The two of them stood on the street corner, looking towards the distant Potala Palace. It appeared solemn and majestic despite its distance from where they were. Even so, one could still see Tibetan pilgrims prostrating themselves step by step along the palace steps.

In Tibet, Buddhism is like a spiritual pillar for locals. In their hearts, Buddha is sacred and inviolable; this mainly stems from how harsh life in Tibet used to be. Early on, it was only Buddhism that helped them and rescued them, making Esoteric Buddhism seem like a totem to these people who all revered it.

"Let's go! Find us a hotel where we can freshen up, then explore Sa City and the Potala Palace. Otherwise, who knows when we'll return to Tibet next!" After gazing at this Potala Palace for a while, Xiao Yu said to Dai Yuxin beside him.

"Uh… Alright, Master." Hearing Xiao Yu's words, Dai Yuxin finally snapped out of her trance and replied.

The air in this region of Tibet is fresh, and the environment is beautiful. The sky, without any pollution, appears extremely pure. Especially with the Potala Palace nearby, it seems to have an inexhaustible magic that makes her feel its magnificent grandeur while deeply attracting her spirit, causing her to be captivated and her soul to experience a kind of elevation.

Xiao Yu and Dai Yuxin walked towards a hotel beside them. Tomorrow was the day of the gathering, so they weren't in any hurry to leave. Besides, it wasn’t easy to come to Tibet, so not taking enough time to explore would be a pity. Moreover, Tibet is the domain of Vajrayana Buddhism; back then, Zhong Kui rarely came here, so his memories did not include anything about Tibet.

In Xiao Yu’s memory, he knew that there were many formidable Vajrayana masters in Tibet, and their living Buddhas could reincarnate, making them very powerful. However, these living Buddhas disliked conflict; therefore, both the locals and outsiders only knew of their great wisdom but not their strength.

They had never revealed this strength, so even today’s practitioners didn’t know that they were hiding such experts.

Although the living Buddhas of Tibet are powerful, they never interfere with the Chinese cultivation world and seldom leave their temples.

Zhong Kui's memory contained some records about the reincarnation of living Buddhas.

The concept of a living Buddha’s reincarnation is actually when after high-ranking Buddhist masters pass away, their true spiritual fragments search for someone who can resonate with them.

These Buddhist masters were only in the mortal world, so even if they were powerful, their spiritual fragments weren’t complete. They might have left behind merely some understanding of Buddhism, but this fragment alone could imbue a newborn child with wisdom. As the child grows older and the spirit fragment integrates more closely with them, it leads to the formation of a new living Buddha who understands Buddhism as their predecessor did.

Originally, if a Qimen practitioner’s true spiritual energy fused into a child's mind, it might turn the child into an idiot. However, these living Buddhas are different; they cultivate merit and virtue with a peaceful and profound Buddhist nature, which is why such things can happen in Vajrayana Buddhism but not elsewhere.

After about half an hour, Xiao Yu and Dai Yuxin finished their grooming in their respective rooms and came to the hotel lobby.

The two of them left the hotel without taking a taxi and instead walked towards the Potala Palace.

Although there were many modern buildings on both sides of the streets, they all had a strong Tibetan flavor, making Xiao Yu and Dai Yuxin feel as if they were in a foreign country.

When Xiao Yu and Dai Yuxin arrived at the Potala Palace, they felt as if they had entered a fairyland. The palace with its red roofs and white walls was surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, making it look like a heavenly abode.

The Potala Palace is incredibly majestic and grand, forming an imposing architectural complex in the style of Tibetan palaces. Built in the mid-7th century AD, there are several theories about why the palace was constructed. One theory suggests that Songtsan Gampo built it to consolidate his rule and defend against external invasions after moving the capital from Zhegang to Lhasa's Red Hill; another states that he built it to welcome Princess Wencheng of Tang China; a third claims that it was Princess Wencheng who advised Emperor Songtsen Gampo to build the palace based on her astrological calculations. After its reconstruction in the 17th century, the Potala Palace became the winter residence for successive Dalai Lamas and served as the political and religious center of Tibet. The entire palace exudes a strong Tibetan architectural style, rising steeply from the mountain to form an awe-inspiring vista. Inside the Potala Palace are countless treasures, making it a殿堂般的藝術寶庫.

Although Xiao Yu had seen pictures of the Potala Palace on TV before, nothing could compare with the grand and majestic impression he got when standing in front of it in reality.

Xiao Yu and Dai Yuxin climbed up the steps slowly. They would occasionally look at the Tibetan pilgrims who knelt every few steps as they ascended, seeing genuine reverence in their eyes.

One could say that the Potala Palace is considered a sacred place by all Tibetans and an entity that should not be desecrated. This applies not only to the Potala Palace but also to most temples in the region, especially those with living Buddhas.

The palace rises from the mountain, its towers tiered and majestic, exuding a sense of rising into the sky and commanding the heavens. The sturdy granite walls, white-washed mud plastering, golden roofs, large gilded vases, prayer flags, and other decorations create a vivid contrast between red, white, and yellow colors, showcasing the unique characteristics of Tibetan architecture.

As Xiao Yu walked inside the Potala Palace, he saw countless tourists and Tibetans moving about. Tourists looked up as they walked, admiring the thangkas and prayer flags around them, while Tibetans kept their heads down, walking with a reverent demeanor in the temple. They bowed when passing by a monk.

Standing inside the Potala Palace, Xiao Yu felt the strong spiritual power present there. As it is considered sacred ground for all Tibetans, the spiritual energy here was particularly dense, as if enveloping the entire palace.

"Master, I feel so comfortable here!" Dai Yuxin stretched lazily and said with a smile while walking around.

Upon hearing her words, Xiao Yu nodded and explained, "This is the effect of spiritual power. And because this place is considered sacred ground, it has especially thick spiritual energy."

During their journey there, as they were going to Tibet, Xiao Yu had already explained to Dai Yuxin how spiritual power forms and about Buddhist practices, which gave her a basic understanding. Therefore, when he mentioned it now, she understood immediately.

The two of them spent more than two hours exploring the entire Potala Palace before exiting.m of his heart. Even if he humbled himself, whether or not Xiao Yu could cure his son was uncertain. With so many doctors already having examined his son without any results, how can a young man like...