Chapter 324 If you have a knot in your heart, why not try to let it go?

Jiangnan Province.

A secret training base.

By this time, the night was deep.

But the lights inside the base remained on.

This is a training venue specially prepared by the Jiangnan Provincial Martial Arts Association for its members preparing for the National Hundred Cities Championship.

Located deep in the mountains, it is secluded and safe.

Even as the entire population of Jiangnan Province was migrating on a large scale, the training here never stopped.

The national competition, known as the "Hundred Cities Showdown," is related to the honor of the entire Jiangnan province.

The national competition is about to begin.

There's less than a week left.

Everyone's training has reached its most crucial moment.

On the training ground of the training camp, the lights illuminated the entire area as bright as day.

Liu Fuyao had just come down from the training field, her whole body soaked in sweat.

His hair clung to his cheeks, his face was somewhat pale, but his eyes were full of determination.

For the past six months or so.

Her progress was nothing short of phenomenal.

From being an eight-star martial artist at the South City Gymnasium, he has now broken through to become a five-star martial master.

Such a cultivation speed.

Looking at the entire Federation's younger generation, they are among the best.

But she knew.

This is not enough.

The national competition will surely be a star-studded event, bringing together the top talents from over a hundred cities across the Federation.

There are real monsters there.

There are truly extraordinary beings.

She needs to become stronger.

"Fuyao, let's go back and take a shower."

Sun Miaoyin caught up from behind and put her arm around Liu Fuyao's shoulder.

She was also covered in sweat, but her impressive figure was still striking even under her loose training clothes.

For the past six months or so.

Sun Miaoyin was not idle either.

Although she focused on weapon crafting, her martial arts skills were not neglected.

He has now broken through to the level of a six-star martial artist, one star higher than Liu Fuyao.

"Miaoyin, how far do you think we can go in this national competition?"

Liu Fuyao suddenly asked.

Sun Miaoyin paused for a moment, then smiled.

"No matter how far we can go, we'll just give it our all."

"Besides, don't you still have your master?"

"If you really encounter someone you can't beat, have your master go and beat up the opponent's master."

Liu Fuyao was amused by her, shook her head and didn't reply.

There has been no news from my master for a long time.

I can't even get in touch with my brother.

Especially now, although they are not entirely clear about the changes in Jiangnan Province, the Martial Arts Association has not kept it from them.

Therefore, everyone was actually quite worried.

The two walked back to the dormitory building side by side and went to their respective rooms to wash up.

After taking a shower and changing into clean pajamas, Liu Fuyao was just about to go to bed to rest.

The phone that was on the bedside table suddenly rang.

I picked it up and took a look.

It was a call from Liu's mother.

"Mom, why are you calling so late?"

Liu Fuyao asked curiously.

But all that came through the phone was Liu's mother's heart-wrenching sobs.

"Fuyao, you must persuade your sister!"

"Your sister, she..."

"She insists on becoming a nun!"

boom.

In an instant, Liu Fuyao felt as if she had been struck by lightning.

The phone almost slipped from my hand.

"What?"

"Mom, what did you say?"

"Is my sister going to become a nun?"

……

Now let's rewind to one day ago.

Province without a fixed form.

This place is far from Jiangnan Province, and even in the western part of the Federation.

It's considered a very remote place.

Within the province of Wuxiang, Buddhism and Taoism flourished.

Temples of all sizes are scattered throughout the city and countryside, with incense burning brightly and chanting filling the air.

It seemed that even the air itself carried a calming and soothing power.

After leaving Jiangnan Province, Liu Ruyan and her family of three did not go to the designated resettlement point as arranged.

Liu's parents felt sorry for their daughter and thought that since she was out, they might as well take her out to relax.

So the three of them headed west, stopping and starting along the way.

Finally, they arrived at the Province of No Form.

Everything here felt new and exciting to Liu Ruyan.

Monks in robes can be seen everywhere on the streets, and the air is filled with the scent of sandalwood.

Temples are arranged in close succession.

The distant sound of bells could be heard from time to time on the streets.

All of this unexpectedly calmed Liu Ruyan's anxious heart.

That evening.

The three arrived at a temple.

The temple is small and hidden in a bamboo forest.

A winding path paved with bluestone slabs leads to the mountain gate, above which a plaque bears three large characters:

Qingliang Temple.

"Dad, Mom, let's go inside and take a look."

Liu's mother held Liu Ruyan's hand and said softly.

Liu Ruyan nodded.

The three of them passed through the mountain gate and entered the temple.

Ancient trees tower within the temple grounds.

The sound of chanting lingered.

The main hall houses a statue of a benevolent Bodhisattva.

Standing in front of the main hall, Liu Ruyan looked at the Bodhisattva statue and suddenly felt her eyes sting.

He instinctively knelt on the prayer mat.

Hands clasped together.

Devoutly prostrate in worship.

It's not that I'm asking for anything, I just want to kneel down and bow.

Liu's parents stood aside, their hearts aching as they watched their daughter's retreating figure.

But I also felt somewhat relieved.

This girl has finally stopped obsessing over trivial matters.

It's always a good thing to be able to calm your mind and worship the Buddha.

Just then, a gentle voice came from the side.

"Your heart is burdened with countless worries; why not try to let them go?"

Liu Ruyan raised her head and looked in the direction of the sound. She saw an old monk in a gray robe standing on one side of the main hall.

He clasped his hands together, smiled, had a kind face, and his eyebrows and beard were all white.

But his eyes were unusually clear, as if they could see through people's hearts.

Liu Ruyan was stunned for a moment.

"Master, are you speaking to me?"

The old monk nodded slightly.

"Your face looks haggard, your eyes are bloodshot, and there is a knot between your brows. This is a sign that your heart is not at peace and you cannot sleep at night."

Liu Ruyan's heart skipped a beat.

This old monk.

That's right.

At this moment, Mr. and Mrs. Liu also gathered around, their faces filled with worry.

"Master, look at my daughter..."

Before Liu's mother could finish speaking, the old monk waved his hand.

"It's not just a knot in my heart."

He looked at Liu Ruyan, his gaze gentle.

"You still harbor suicidal thoughts."

This statement came out.

Mr. and Mrs. Liu turned deathly pale instantly.

"What?!"

Liu's mother gasped in surprise and quickly grabbed Liu Ruyan's hand, her voice trembling.

"Ruyan, you..."

"You still want to die?"

"You child, you..."

Mr. Liu's face was also extremely pale, and his lips trembled.

Unexpectedly, although my daughter seemed much more cheerful during this time, she still had suicidal thoughts.

Liu Ruyan lowered her head, tears streaming silently down her face.

She did not deny it.

Because the old monk is right.

She had indeed been thinking about it a lot during this time.

Accompany your parents on their final journey and make sure they are settled in a safe place.

Then, find a secluded place and quietly end it all.

It's not that she didn't try.

She tried to forget, tried to let go, and tried to start over.

But she can't.

Every time I close my eyes.

My mind is filled with images of Lu Chuan.

The way he smiled at her, the way he cooked for her, the way he held an umbrella for her in the rain.

And that day at the foot of Xuefeng Mountain, with another woman standing next to him, he coldly told her to "get lost."

Every scene was like a knife, cutting into her heart piece by piece.

……