At that moment, Zhu Lin saw her other self walk over from afar. There were two people beside her. She could not see them clearly, but they were chatting as they walked. She looked very happy …
The two people beside her were blurry. She could not see their faces clearly, but she could make out some of their characteristics. Zhu Lin studied art and was very good at capturing details. She could sketch out a person's general appearance with a few glances.
Just as she was looking carefully, the scene shattered …
Zhu Lin felt the blinding sunlight in front of her as she subconsciously used her hand to block it. When she got used to it, Zhu Lin realized that Fangzheng had vanished! That mysterious monk with his back to the sun, who had a bit of zen aura around him, was gone just like that!
Zhu Lin looked at the distant ferry and sighed, "He's indeed an expert … Was that an illusion or a dream? It felt so real."
Zhu Lin looked into the distance and pressed her palms together. "Thank you for your advice, Master. If I encounter him in the future, I will definitely be careful."
With that said, Zhu Lin turned and left.
And where was Fangzheng at that moment? Had he really vanished like an otherworldly expert? Of course not …
"Who's so wicked? Where's the manhole cover!?" Fangzheng looked up into the sky gloomily. That's right. After casting A Golden Millet Dream, he had planned on fleeing to avoid all sorts of troublesome explanations. But in his haste, he had taken big strides and fallen into the sewers.
Thankfully, the sewers were dry. From the looks of it, it had been abandoned. And with the White Lunar Monk Robe protecting him, he did not end up smelling like dirt.
When he climbed up, he happened to see Zhu Lin's departing figure. He shook his head slightly and headed for the ferry.
"Sorry, there are no more seats. Wait for the next ferry." A stocky man stopped Fangzheng.
Fangzheng looked at the boat that was not full. "Amitabha. Patron, aren't there still seats on the boat?"
"Sorry, our boat can only accommodate so many people. It's best you wait for the next one." After the man said that, he jumped onto the boat and left.
Fangzheng was puzzled. What was happening? However, Fangzheng also realized that something was amiss.
After waiting for a while, the next ferry arrived. But when Fangzheng tried to board the boat, he was once again stopped. Finally, the person on the ferry said to Fangzheng, "Little Monk, don't waste your effort. Let me put it this way. You've offended someone. Our boats won't take you. If you have the ability, then swim over. Otherwise, you should think about how to solve this problem. "
Fangzheng was even more confused. Apart from a few thieves, he had not offended anyone along the way.
No matter how he thought about it, Fangzheng could not figure it out. He turned anxious as he watched the ferry cross the river back and forth without being able to cross it.
Although the Spring Welcoming Dharma Assembly was to be held the day after tomorrow, today was the day when many monks from different monasteries gathered. After all, it was a huge Dharma Assembly with so many monks from different monasteries. It was normal to make arrangements in advance. According to the rules, those who did not arrive today would be disqualified from participating in the Spring Welcoming Blessing Dharma Assembly. This was only the lightest punishment. The main point was that Baiyun Temple took the initiative to give you an invitation, but you didn't come? Wasn't this a slap in the face to Baiyun Temple? Unknowingly, he would definitely offend someone, and in the future, he would not be able to attend the Spring Welcoming Blessing Dharma Assembly of Baiyun Temple.
Even when other monasteries had activities, they would not invite such a shameless person to make things difficult for them.
Therefore, if this matter was not resolved, there would be endless troubles in the future!
Fangzheng was a little anxious as well. He paced around the riverbank, pondering over the problem of crossing the river.
On the other side of the river, an elder was sitting on a wooden stump, smoking a pipe.
Beside him, a monk stood and said with a smile, "Elder Du, thank you for this matter."
"Hmph, a Buddhist scum dares to participate in the Spring Welcoming Blessing Dharma Assembly?! Don't worry, Wu Ming. This monk will either swim over or watch from the other side. Even the ferries on the Bai River have to show me some respect. If I don't say the word, no one will ferry him! "Elder Du tapped his pipe and said with a sneer.
Wu Ming said with a smile, "That's right. Elder Du is a person of great virtue and prestige in this generation. As for Fangzheng, sigh. Let's not talk about him. I feel stifled. He's such a good child, but he doesn't eat vegetarian and recites Buddhist prayers. He resorts to swindling others. Sigh … "
"Wu Ming, you said that he cheated female patrons and secretly set a fire to make others believe him. Is that true?" Elder Du was still a little doubtful.
Wu Ming said, "Elder Du, This Penniless Monk does not dare say whether it's true or not. It's just that there have long been rumors in the area. A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow. How bad can it be?"
Elder Du nodded and said, "That's true. I'm not familiar with that monk but you are not bad."
Wu Ming said, "That's only natural. Elder Du, I'll head up the mountain to take a look. I'll leave this place to you."
"Go ahead. The gathering will be held at Village Viewing Cliff. You will be able to see the situation here clearly. If there's anything, I'll get someone to look for you, "said Elder Du.
Wu Ming was delighted as he hurriedly bade farewell and left.
"It's indeed at Village Viewing Cliff. Haha! Very good. As I hold the Spring Welcoming Blessing Dharma Assembly, I can see this silly kid daydreaming and feeling helpless by the riverside. Haha! Wonderful! Wonderful! How liberating! " Wu Ming was overjoyed as he hummed a tune up the mountain. He seemed to already see Fangzheng returning to One Finger Monastery dejectedly before closing the monastery.
When Wu Ming reached the top of the mountain, he saw that most of the people from the various monasteries had arrived. Wu Ming whispered into Hong Xiang's ear, "Go down the mountain and watch. Make sure nothing goes wrong with Fangzheng's matter."
"Don't worry, Senior Brother Wu Ming. Elder Du is my uncle. I'll definitely do this for you!" With that said, Hong Xiang went down the mountain.
Hong Xiang went down the mountain and sat beside Elder Du. He looked at Fangzheng who was loitering across the river. He laughed and thought to himself, "Punk, if you make us lose incense offerings, I'll make it so that your monastery can no longer operate. Hmph!"
Fangzheng was truly depressed. How was he to cross the river if the ferry did not ferry him?
Just as Fangzheng was at a loss, the river's surface suddenly stirred. Fangzheng had a flash of inspiration as he said with a smile, "I got it!"
Fangzheng squatted down and said to the riverside, "Are there fish?"
On the other side of the river, Hong Xiang saw Fangzheng suddenly squat by the riverside and mumble to himself. He scratched his head and said, "Uncle, what's that guy doing?"
"What uncle? Don't you have any awareness? It's no wonder Baiyun Monastery doesn't want you. Remember, call me patron in the future! You are already a monk. Do you understand? "Elder Du berated him.
Hong Xiang hurriedly changed his tune, "Amitabha. This Penniless Monk understands. Patron, what is that Fangzheng doing? "
"Who the hell knows what he's doing. He's mumbling to the river. He must be mad," Elder Du said disapprovingly.
At that moment, Elder Du's eyes suddenly widened. He was an old fisherman. He did not know much about other things but rowing boats, observing the water, and looking at fish were the best! He was very certain that the monk had a school of fish beside him!
"Why would a school of fish gather at the ferry at this time? There shouldn't be any fish at the ferry. "Elder Du was puzzled. As for getting people to fish? Fishing was prohibited in the White River and Baiyun Monastery. Therefore, the fish would not be in danger.
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