"What do you know!? I've never heard of any monastery that goes down the mountain to organize people to go up the mountain. If I had to say, if Master Hongyan were to learn of this, hmph. Only then would you know how embarrassing it is, "said the woman.
"Su Hong!" Chen Jin was infuriated as well. "Watch yourself! Master Wu Ming is not a bad person! "
"Heh heh." Su Hong chuckled dryly. When she saw Chen Jin's expression turn uglier, she sighed and said, "Alright, alright. If you don't want to go, so be it. Sigh, I wonder how Fangzheng will turn out. "
With Su Hong compromised, Chen Jin's anger eased significantly. He said coldly, "It's not certain if there's rice. Who knows, it might be bland and hard to swallow."
…
On the mountain, Wang Yougui led the way. The children beside him ran very fast, but Wang Yougui refused to admit defeat. He kept chasing after them and running in front.
There were some rather different people in the crowd. Most of them were young people dressed in colorful clothes. As they walked, they held their cell phones, constantly taking selfies, sending messages on WeChat, and chatting.
"Ma Yuan, I heard that your child prayed on the mountain?" Asked a young man in a black down jacket. He wasn't considered tall and had a sexy mustache. He stroked his black-rimmed glasses.
"That's right. Tan Ming, let me tell you. One Finger Temple is very efficacious. According to what I know, no one who goes up the mountain to pray for children returns empty-handed. Everyone in the surrounding villages knows about this, "said Ma Yuan with a smile.
"Heh heh, is it really that efficacious?" asked Tan Ming in astonishment.
"Of course. Do you know Uncle Yang Hua's family? They were sentenced to death by numerous hospitals. But when they prayed on the mountain, they got twins! "said Ma Yuan.
Tan Ming said, "That's impossible, right? Did they make a wrong judgment in the past?"
A woman in a mink coat beside Tan Ming held his hand and said with a smile, "I think so too. Didn't the experts say so? Under normal circumstances, everyone can get pregnant. Those who can't are the oddities. Going up the mountain to pray to Buddha and having many children doesn't mean anything. After all, most people can have children. However, this matter with Uncle Yang's family is quite miraculous. "
Ma Yuan said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, what you said makes sense. But in the countryside, everyone believes in such things. Moreover, we begged for it, and it really came true. There's nothing to doubt. Thank Buddha. Buddha wouldn't blame me, right? It's better to believe in something than not. "
Tan Ming shook his head and said, "This is only useful in the village. Let me tell you, in a big city, there are many people who burn incense and pray to Buddha, but there aren't many who really believe in it. This world only believes in one thing! Money! Everything is possible with money … "
"Alright, alright. You can put away your theory. If the people in the village are led astray by you, that would be a grave sin. "Tan Ming's wife, Liang Yu, hurriedly told Tan Ming to shut up.
Tan Ming said unhappily, "It's not like we're in a temple. What's wrong with me speaking the truth? Also, how can I be a bad influence? This was to give him the right values in life! Nowadays, if you don't make money, you can't do anything. "
Liang Yu said, "Money, money, money. All you see is money. Let's talk about something else. Ma Yuan, I heard that One Finger Temple has just been renovated, but I remember that this temple should be very poor, right? Furthermore, I heard from Auntie and the rest that there's only a young monk presiding over the temple. He's holding a Dharma Assembly of Bathing the Buddha alone? Can that even be done? "
Ma Yuan also understood One Finger Temple's situation. He said with a wry smile, "To be honest, I don't think Fangzheng will succeed either. One Finger Temple is really poor. It's so poor that we have to rely on the people at the foot of the mountain for food. As for this Dharma Assembly of Bathing the Buddha … I think we can forget about eating porridge. Let's just join in the fun. Besides, didn't the village chief say that our trip to One Finger Temple is mainly to support One Finger Temple and not to eat porridge? "
"That's why I'm smart. I didn't bring that cumbersome bowl. When we reach the mountain, we should offer incense and pray to Buddha. The main point is to go up the mountain to have some fun and join in the fun, "said Tan Ming.
Liang Yu said, "Then … What if there's really porridge? I heard that Fangzheng beat the city's calligraphers in a calligraphy competition. If any boss were to take a fancy to it, he could probably hold a Dharma Assembly of Bathing the Buddha with some money. "
"So what if there's porridge? It's not like I haven't had it before. Ma Yuan, let me tell you. When it comes to Laba Congee, it's still Baiyun Monastery's authentic! Hehe, that's a Laba Congee made from eighteen different ingredients! What's the name of Buddhism? Yes, Seven Treasures Five Flavors Congee. Hehe, that taste is perfect! If not for my father calling me back, I would be at Baiyun Monastery today. "Tan Ming pulled Ma Yuan along as he chatted.
Ma Yuan said, "Baiyun Monastery is too far. I've never been there. Now that you mention it, I really have to visit it if I have the chance. But when it comes to Laba Congee, Hongyan Monastery's isn't bad either. It's just a little thin, but it's understandable. Every year, more than a thousand people go to Hongyan Monastery to drink Laba Congee. The monastery doesn't have much income, so they can't afford to feed them. "
Tan Ming said with a smile, "That's the tragedy of a small monastery. Baiyun Monastery is a huge monastery! How can a Dharma Assembly of Bathing the Buddha be limited to more than a thousand people? It's more than ten thousand! That's a true gathering! "
Ma Yuan felt a yearning for it as he listened to Tan Ming's words.
By the side, Liang Yu shook her head slightly. She couldn't be bothered with Tan Ming. She went ahead to chat with her sisters-in-law.
And at that moment, Fangzheng was looking at a plate the size of a washbasin in front of him in a daze! In the middle of the plate was a Buddha statue. It was unknown what the statue was made of, but it was golden in color. It appeared especially dazzling under the sunlight. The Buddha statue was surrounded by vivid and lifelike lotus flowers. By the side of the plate was an exquisite cup of water. Next to it was a tiny basin. The basin emitted a faint floral fragrance. It was refreshing and comforting.
"System, is this a gift as well?" Fangzheng asked as he looked at the items in front of him.
"A Dharma Assembly of Bathing the Buddha naturally requires a Buddha to bathe. Bathing Buddha in perfume is firstly to consecrate Buddha and secondly to cleanse oneself. "
Fangzheng nodded to express his understanding. However, understanding was one thing. He had never held a Dharma Assembly of Bathing the Buddha before, nor had he seen one before. Now that it was time for actual combat, he was truly at a loss. But on second thought, he felt a lot more relaxed since everyone was from the village.
After placing the Buddha statue down, he placed Squirrel beside the Buddha statue and said, "Take good care of these things. When the congee is done, there will be a huge bowl for you! Fill yourself! If not, you will starve. "
Squirrel lifted up a tiny scoop that was used to scoop water. He looked like a soldier as he patted his chest and squeaked. It seemed as though he was telling Fangzheng not to worry.
Fangzheng could not help but laugh. He rapped Squirrel and got Lone Wolf to get some firewood. He took out his cell phone and took a few selfies as a memento.
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