Chapter 70: Testing The Effects Of The Sutras (1/2)

Xukong was a little lost upon seeing that Lin Mu was unable to affect any people. He could not figure out the reason for that either. Even if they had been affected by the Buddhist aura, they should still show some signs.

Understanding that this may not work, he decided to tell Lin Mu to try something else.

”Try using the Severing heart sutra on them.” Xukong said.

”But senior…” Lin Mu spoke.

”Trust me. I think the reason why they are not affected by the calming heart sutra is that they are already under its effects.” Xukong spoke, interrupting his sentence.

”Already under its effects? What do you mean senior?” Lin Mu questioned.

”While you were gaining enlightenment, the aura of the Buddhist path was being released from you. At first, I didn't know its reach, but now that I've seen these people, I can say that it was very strong.” Xukong answered.

Lin Mu gently nodded and decided to go ahead. He took a deep breath and started chanting the severing heart sutra. He had chosen another man who seemed to be shopping. The effects of the severing heart sutra spread to the man and in an instant, the effects could be seen.

The man's eyes turned dull and his face became expressionless. It was as if he was a puppet whose strings were cut off. The man was currently standing in front of a vegetable vendor and holding some vegetables.

When the severing heart sutra affected him, he held onto the vegetables and just walked away without paying the vendor. The vendor noticed this and went after him to demand his payment.

”Hey! You can't just walk away without paying.” The vendor shouted.

Seeing the vendor agitated, Lin Mu was a little surprised as the effect of the Buddhist aura had stopped. But a few seconds later, the vendor became calm again. The man who had taken the vegetables was still walking away. He had not responded when the vendor called out to him.

The vendor sighed seeing this and just went back to his shop without bothering to chase after the man.

”Hmm… this is interesting.” Xukong spoke.

”Try using the calming heart sutra on that man now.” Xukong ordered.

Lin Mu nodded and started chanting the calming heart sutra. The effects of the calming heart sutra spread to the man and his expression changed. Instead of the expressionless face and the dull eyes, a tranquil look appeared on him. A certain glint of intelligence returned to his eyes along with the glamor on his face.

”The effects are rather quick and abrupt, other people may notice it.” Lin Mu spoke.

”That is true, but I think it's more of a question of practice. You just need more practice and then you should be able to control it better.” Xukong advised.