Since he had no use for it and it was compatible with the Fortune Incense Cauldron, Fangzheng had nothing else to say. He immediately took the Seven Treasure Lotus Flower Lamp.
The next moment, a lifelike red lotus flower lamp appeared in his hand. The lamp's flame was different from mortal fire. It was crimson red, but the color didn't appear coquettish or strange. Instead, it had a special solemnity to it. It made people feel respect just by looking at it.
Fangzheng called Monkey over and got him to take the lamp out and replace the mortal oil lamp, making it easier for everyone to burn incense.
The day passed peacefully. When night fell, the devotees dispersed, and One Finger Monastery returned to peace once again. After closing the monastery's door, Fangzheng stood under the bodhi tree and looked up at the starry sky. He silently said, "Amitabha."
Following that, a smile bloomed on his handsome face. It was as though he was saying something to Zen Master One Finger in the cosmos, but it was also as though he hadn't said anything.
After an uneventful night, a large number of tourists came up the mountain before daybreak the next day.
The instant Fangzheng opened the door, he saw countless eyes looking at him from across the Heavenly Dragon Pond.
"Look! Abbot Fangzheng is out! " It was unknown who shouted as everyone looked over. At the same time, they snapped photos with their cell phones.
Under the faint moonlight, the white roof, and the red walls, a monk wearing a white robe walked out of the door. The monk's handsome face carried endless gentleness, like the sunlight in the cold winter, making people feel warm in their hearts.
Behind him was the tall bodhi tree that alternated between white and green. In front of him was the Heavenly Dragon Pond. The sun had yet to appear, and there was no mist above the Heavenly Dragon Pond. It was clear, perfectly reflecting the stars in the sky. The monk and the monastery seemed to be immersed in the endless cosmos. Everyone marveled at it!
Before the monk came out, just One Finger Monastery alone was enough to amaze everyone. Now, with the addition of the monk, it was like adding a finishing touch. The entire painting seemed to come alive!
Looking at the monk and the monastery, everyone fell into a trance. In that trance, they were standing in the depths of the cosmos, looking at the ancient monastery in the cosmos … The shock made everyone exclaim, "This trip wasn't made in vain!"
Following that, Fangzheng walked out. He stepped on the stone pillars that protruded out of the water and climbed up the drum tower. He struck the bell and drum with Monkey …
A new day dawned as the first bell rang!
Golden sunlight shone on the earth. White mist rose and turned into a golden mist in the golden light! The fog did not fly high. Instead, it floated around the monastery. The entire monastery seemed to be floating in the sky above the sea of clouds.
"Starry Sky Ancient Temple, Sky Courtyard, this place is really the residence of immortals!"
"So beautiful …"
Just as everyone sighed, someone suddenly asked, "Where's Abbot Fangzheng?"
Everyone hurriedly looked at the drum tower and saw that it was empty. The monk and monkey who had struck the bell and drum had left at some point in time! Looking at the vermilion red door, it happened to be vibrating slightly. It was obvious that it had just been closed.
"I was so engrossed in the beautiful scenery that I didn't notice Abbot Fangzheng leaving. What a pity. I wanted to see the Living Buddha up close, but I missed it … "
"I heard that Abbot Fangzheng usually doesn't come out. He only appears during the morning and evening bell times. If he misses the morning, he can only wait for the evening."
"Then let's wait. Since we're already here, how can we leave without seeing the Living Buddha?"
"That's right, that's right … Let's wait together!"
Therefore, more and more people gathered on Mt. One Finger. Finally, the villagers of One Finger Village had no choice but to arrange for some people to be sent down the mountain. Although these people were indignant, they understood what the villagers of One Finger Village said. All they could do was leave helplessly.
There was also a saying on the Internet: "You can't have sunrise and sunset at the same time. Which would you choose?"
In the next few days, apart from the incense offerings in One Finger Monastery increasing in intensity and the smoke that resembled an azure dragon growing thicker, it was rather peaceful.
However, there were people who could not remain calm.
"Elder Yu, this is all the information regarding Mt. One Finger, One Finger Monastery, and Fangzheng." The middle-aged man looked at Elder Yu who had a thick stack of information in front of him.
Elder Yu put down the last piece of information in his hand and nodded slightly. "After reading this information, I'm even more curious about this young monk. From what he has done over the past year, he doesn't seem like a truly accomplished monk. Yet, he has done good deeds that no accomplished monk can. This is a monk with a kind heart that is as bright as the sun. "
The middle-aged man nodded and said, "That's right. I went to all the villages around Mt. One Finger. Everyone praised Fangzheng when he was mentioned. Even Songwu County's county head and secretary were full of praise for him. Although it wasn't the first time Fangzheng had refused to meet these two fellows … "Upon saying that, the middle-aged man laughed.
Elder Yu clearly knew about this matter as well. He smiled and said, "If it were me, I wouldn't have met them either. Besides, there's no rule that says commoners have to meet you just because you are a high official, right? "
The middle-aged man nodded as well.
Elder Yu said, "Why is the information on Fangzheng's disciples only about the present and not the past? It's fine if it's those animal spirits, but that child has to have a background, right? It can't be that he jumped out of a rock, right? "
When the middle-aged man heard that, he said with a bitter smile, "Elder Yu, I spent the longest time investigating this child. However, before he appeared in One Finger Monastery, there was no information at all! This child has immense strength. He can carry a huge bucket that even an adult would find difficult to carry. He runs as though he's flying. He has bright eyes and white teeth, and his skin is tender. Despite being in winter, he often wears a red dudou or a thin monk robe. Some people say … "
"Say what?" Elder Yu asked.
The middle-aged man whispered, "Some people say that Fangzheng once said that he's the son of the Bull Demon King and Rakshasa's Daughter in the Immortal World. He's the Child of Wealth beside Guan Yin Bodhisattva, Red Boy! However, that sounds too fantastical … "
"So you didn't include it in the information?" Elder Yu asked.
The middle-aged man nodded.
Elder Yu said with a smile, "The monk that can fly and the demons that can speak all over the mountain have already appeared. What's so strange about having Red Boy?"
When the middle-aged man heard that, he smiled bitterly and didn't say a word. He obviously understood the logic, but there were some things that were completely different when the leader guessed it and when he wrote it himself …
Elder Yu said, "Alright, I know the situation with One Finger Monastery. I'll find some time to visit and take a look. I want to meet this magical monk."
"Uh, Elder Yu, are we not going to do anything?" the middle-aged man asked.
Elder Yu chuckled and asked him, "What do you care? Did he break the law or rebel? "
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