This plaque was different from the one that had just vanished. It was the crooked and dilapidated plaque from back then!
"System, I thought you threw it away," Fangzheng asked agitatedly.
"This plaque has great merit condensed on it. It also has the fetters of a person. Therefore, it has been left behind for you. If you fail, it will be returned to you. You will be back to square one. If you pass the test of the mind, it will be returned to you, "said the System.
"Thank you." This was the first time Fangzheng thanked the System. After giving a Buddhist proclamation, Fangzheng carefully hung the plaque on the wall of the house. This was a plaque personally written by Zen Master One Finger. The more time passed, the more Fangzheng realized that he missed Zen Master One Finger. The temple was constantly renovated and the items from the past were decreasing. He felt extremely uncomfortable.
Now, with the plaque hanging in the house, Fangzheng felt as though Zen Master One Finger was accompanying him. He immediately felt a lot better.
At that moment, there were shouts coming from outside.
Fangzheng immediately went out to check. When he walked to the front yard, Fangzheng was stunned. He saw Chen Jin, Chen Long, Su Hong, and company standing at the temple's entrance. The moment they saw him, all of them had radiant smiles. It gave Fangzheng the creeps.
"Venerable Fangzheng, thank you!" Su Hong cried the moment she saw Fangzheng. She ran over and plopped to the ground. Su Hong was an experienced person. Although she had not gone to school for many years, she knew what it meant to be grateful. Her family's lives had been saved by Fangzheng. All she wanted to do was express her gratitude from the bottom of her heart. However, she did not know how to do it. Her kneeling was a subconscious action. She only wanted to tell Fangzheng that she was truly grateful.
Chen Long and his wife were people from the modern world after all. They could not do something like kneeling. However, they brought their children to Fangzheng and thanked him profusely.
Chen Jin followed behind without a word. His face was slightly red as his eyes flickered. Clearly, this stubborn old man was having an intense internal struggle. Should he remain silent because of his pride, or should he open his mouth to thank and apologize … That was the question.
Fangzheng was given a fright by Su Hong's kneeling. He turned his body to dodge, but …
"Ding! Saving a life is better than building a seven-storied pagoda. You have saved someone, so you can accept this kneel. Doing good deeds is important, but good deeds must be rewarded. That is karma. Pointless efforts are equivalent to giving away the scriptures lightly, and the effect will only be the opposite. "
When Fangzheng heard that, he understood the System's intentions. Instead of dodging, he pressed his palms together and gave a Buddhist proclamation. "Amitabha. Patron, there's no need for that. What happened yesterday is in the past. Let it go. "With that said, Fangzheng helped Su Hong up.
"Master, is it really you?" Chen Long looked at Fangzheng in surprise, although he had also seen Fangzheng back then. However, Fangzheng refused to admit it. He was somewhat uncertain. What if it was really an illusion? Although the possibility was not high …
Fangzheng shook his head. "This Penniless Monk isn't a master. He's just a monk. As for what happened yesterday, it was Benefactor's good karma. "
Fangzheng did not mention whether he was the one who had done it yesterday. He neither admitted nor denied it. There were some things that he didn't want to explain, because he couldn't explain them clearly. Even if he explained it clearly, there would be a lot of trouble.
Chen Long's wife was also given a fright. Chen Jin's analysis made sense, but how did Fangzheng descend the mountain? Did he fly down? Just as he was about to ask...
However, he heard Chen Jin berate, "What's there to ask?!"
Chen Long's wife jumped in fright and did not say a word. Chen Jin went forward and stared at Fangzheng with an extremely solemn look.
Fangzheng was calm, so he was naturally not afraid of looking him in the eye. He pressed his palms together and wore a radiant expression as he smiled back at him.
A few minutes later, Chen Jin sighed. "Fangzheng, I'm sorry. I was muddle-headed in the past. For that bit of money and fame, I was shameless enough to mess around with that darn monk, Wu Ming. I ruined your reputation and nearly ruined your plans. I admit my mistake. If you aren't happy, hit me. "
Fangzheng looked at the stubborn old man in front of him and immediately laughed. He did not have much interaction with Chen Jin, but he knew the stubborn old man's temper. While he was stubborn, he was also a little greedy for fame. If not, he would not have thrown away his hoe and gone into the sea with the waves. He refused to return to the village when he did not have any achievements. Only when he had some achievements and was old did he return to his roots.
Furthermore, Chen Jin was famous for refusing to admit his mistakes. He was the only one who was not in the wrong. As a result, there were many conflicts.
Fangzheng never expected Chen Jin to take the initiative to admit his mistakes. This was truly an unprecedented first. It was the first time a lady had boarded a bridal sedan! However Fangzheng pressed his palms together. "Patron, there's no need for that. The world is filled with suffering. It's inevitable that there will be times when one cannot see things clearly. "
Chen Jin nodded. "Kid, you are very nice. You know I'm not a good person, and you even saved my family. I have never owed anyone a favor in my entire life, but this time, I will never be able to repay it. "
Su Hong scolded him jokingly, "It's really rare to hear an old thing like you say that. Heh heh."
Chen Jin curled his lips. "That's because I'm not convinced by others!?"
Chen Long hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, yes. My father is the best. Venerable Fangzheng, let me ask you a question. How did you descend the mountain? How did your speed … "
"What, what, what, what? Ask what you need to ask. Don't ask what you shouldn't, "Chen Jin immediately reprimanded him. Chen Long smiled in embarrassment, understanding what Chen Jin meant.
Fangzheng clearly did not wish to elaborate, so they did not ask. It was just like why Fangzheng was not afraid of fire, or why Fangzheng could carry a roof beam … These questions would only lead to more trouble if they were asked.
As for Chen Jin, he was the one who had clamored to go up the mountain to ask. In fact, he was just saying it casually. Others might not believe him, but how could he not believe his wife and child? How could a person who could not be burned to death by fire and who could protect others just by writing be an ordinary person? It would not even be odd for him to fly down.
Along the way, he had thought of many things and had figured out many things. Fangzheng was a truly capable person, and he was also his benefactor. He naturally had to protect him. How could he add to Fangzheng's troubles? If that happened, he would really be a muddle-headed old man who could not tell right from wrong!
This resulted in his present words.
Although Chen Long was a little dissatisfied with Chen Jinshan's change of setting up the mountain and setting up the mountain, he was still a lot happier to see his father finally enlightened.
Su Hong said, "Alright, alright, alright. It's all in the past. Venerable Fangzheng, about that … All the things at my place have been burned. I couldn't bring you many treasures. We bought some things for you in a hurry. It's just a token of our appreciation. You have to accept it. "
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