The county head and secretary didn't leave. Instead, they got someone to buy a tent for them to stay on the mountain.
They didn't put on airs or put up any protection or lockdown. They sat among the crowd by the fire and asked about what had happened that night. They didn't believe what Fang Kui said, but when everyone said the same thing, their brows furrowed even tighter.
At the same time, someone saw Red Boy open the nine cauldrons and take out a bag. He poured the contents of the bag into it. Some people wanted to take a look, but when they thought of One Finger Monastery's prestige, they didn't dare do so.
The things that were poured out were actually food that resembled Buddhas and Bodhisattvas!
Manager Gu couldn't help but look at the Laba Congee in his pot. It was just a blob of paste, and he couldn't tell what it was. He thought, "Could it be that this congee has really been overcooked? But this taste … "
Dog Song and company suddenly laughed. Dog Song chuckled and said, "I nearly forgot. Although last year's Laba Congee wasn't as good as this year's, its appearance — every walnut and bean — was either in the shape of a Buddha or carved with the image of a Bodhisattva. It was like a work of art! It's nothing like this time. It's just a pot of paste. I can't tell anything. "
"Yes, yes, yes. From the looks of it, Venerable Jingxin didn't lie to us. Haha, let's wait for the pot to boil! "Chen Jin laughed as well.
Chen Qiang, Manager Gu, and the others who had gotten their congee immediately wore displeased looks. However, Manager Gu still said indignantly, "The congee is ultimately meant to be eaten, not seen. As long as the taste is better, it means that it's a success! As for the appearance … Hmph, haven't you heard of the saying that the Great Dao is the simplest, returning to simplicity? "
When the people who had gotten their congee first heard that, they immediately looked up.
The two factions looked at each other across space as though they could produce sparks.
When the county head and secretary saw this scene, they couldn't help but find it amusing. However, they didn't join in. Instead, they pondered over Fangzheng's matter.
After an uneventful night, the next day, before daybreak.
"One Finger Monastery's door is open!" someone shouted.
After bragging for an entire night, everyone was a little sleepy. They immediately rubbed their eyes and looked over with renewed vigor. The vermillion door slowly opened. Following that, a white-robed monk slowly walked out. Behind him was Monkey. The man and monkey walked up the stone platform that protruded from the water surface and walked towards the drum tower and bell tower.
"I know, it's time for the bell and drum to ring. The sun is about to rise!" a tourist shouted.
When Dog Song and the rest heard this, they rolled their eyes at him. Do you still need to say such an obvious thing?
Sure enough, the next moment, the bell and drum sounded in unison!
Be it the villagers of One Finger Village or the tourists of Songwu County, this was the first time they were hearing One Finger Monastery's bell and drum from such a close distance.
The drum sounded first, and when it sounded, everyone felt as if their hearts had been smashed by a hammer. The dull sound made them feel as if their hearts were about to burst, and they had the urge to vomit blood! At the same time, all the unhappiness, displeasure, and anger in his heart gushed out, unable to be suppressed! The atmosphere of the scene suddenly became incomparably violent!
Just as everyone was about to explode …
Dong!
A melodious gong sounded. It was extremely majestic and solemn, shaking the world!
At the same time, everyone saw a golden beam of light cast onto the Yongle Bell. The sutras on it shimmered as though they were emitting a golden beam of light. However, it was like the rising sun, not glaring. It was as warm as a mother's hand, gently caressing everyone's hearts.
Their hearts that were about to explode instantly calmed down. The vexed, vexed, and unresolved matters suddenly cleared up. It was as though they had been reborn! When they opened their eyes again, they looked far into the distance. There was a clear sky and a peaceful state of mind, as though they had been reborn!
"Phew …" Everyone could not help but exhale a turbid breath of air.
They looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes! In the past, although they had such a feeling when they heard the bell and drum, it wasn't obvious. They only felt very comfortable after hearing the bell and drum. But this time, after listening to it at such a close distance, all they felt was shock! It was a cleansing of one's soul, a shock that felt like they had been reborn!
The county head and secretary exchanged looks and saw the shock in each other's eyes! They could not help but exclaim, "A miracle!"
The bell and drum continued striking as the sun rose higher and higher. Finally, it rose above the horizon, illuminating the land. When the golden light landed on the Yongle Bell, it turned brighter. However, the golden light still wasn't glaring. It was as though the glaring light was scattered by the text. Everyone marveled at this sight …
At that moment, Fangzheng walked down the bell and drum tower with Monkey. They walked along the stone platform to the Bridge of Helplessness. Then, a squirrel jumped onto Fangzheng's shoulder. A huge white wolf followed behind Fangzheng in a mighty manner!
Monkey's hands hung low like a monk as he silently followed behind Fangzheng.
Just as everyone thought that was the end …
There was a splash!
Water splashed around Fangzheng as a fish jumped up. Then, it stroked its whiskers and took out a walking stick from somewhere. It swept its gaze at everyone with an air of seniority before slowly following Fangzheng.
Seeing a fish twist its tail while walking like an old man, everyone felt as though their worldview had been shattered! Many people couldn't help but pinch their thighs as they grimaced in pain. After confirming that they weren't dreaming, they looked at the county head and secretary.
At this point, everyone understood that One Finger Monastery was really going to come out of seclusion! The world was about to change! And for this step, they didn't have to go through them first, but the government!
The county head and secretary exchanged looks and saw the bitterness in each other's eyes. However, the two of them couldn't make decisions for everyone. After nodding slightly, they understood each other's intentions.
"Abbot Fangzheng, good morning." The county head and secretary came in front of Fangzheng and greeted him with a smile. As for the things behind Fangzheng, they didn't seem to see them.
When everyone saw this, they nodded inwardly, thinking, "Impressive! As expected of the county head and secretary. They are able to remain calm in the face of such a situation. It's as though nothing has happened. "
Fangzheng pressed his palms together and glanced at Red Boy who shook his head. Only then did Fangzheng smile and bow at the county head and secretary. As for words? He didn't say a single word!
Everyone couldn't help but click their tongues. "Abbot Fangzheng is impressive! The two big shots took the initiative to greet him, but he didn't even reply! Impressive! "
"Venerable Ones, hello." The county head and secretary greeted the other fellows.
Apart from Lone Wolf, the rest of them pressed their palms together and returned the greeting without a word!
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