Not long later, Liu Tao came panting. What surprised Fangzheng was that Liu Tao took out a stack of money. It looked like there was a thousand yuan in it. Some of it was wrinkled and dirty. From the looks of it, the money had been scraped together at the last minute.
Fangzheng frowned and stood up. "Patron, paying respects to Buddha is a matter of the heart. If you end up in debt because of paying respects to Buddha, that wouldn't be paying respects to Buddha. Instead, you would be making Buddha a scapegoat. Whether it's Buddha or Bodhisattva, they won't take the blame. "
Liu Tao was taken aback. This was the first time he had encountered a monk who refused to earn money. However, thinking back to Fangzheng's various miracles, it was normal for such a mysterious and unfathomable expert to not be fond of money. Therefore, Liu Tao explained, "Venerable Fangzheng, don't worry. This money is not considered a debt. My salary is more than that. However, there was really no other way. Everyone was here to repair the road, and they had no money on them. This was all they could borrow. Just a token of my appreciation … "
Fangzheng smiled. "As long as it doesn't bring you any trouble in your life, it's up to you. Remember This Penniless Monk's words. Buddha wants you to lead a better life, not for you to lead a worse life just to pay respects to Buddha. Do not run in the opposite direction. "
"Haha … I understand." Liu Tao nodded and stuffed the money into the merit box. Only then did he heave a sigh of relief. The uncomfortable feeling of owing someone also disappeared.
Fangzheng bent down to pick up Liu Tao's cell phone and handed it over with both hands. "Patron, do not leave this cell phone behind again."
Liu Tao scratched his head and smiled in embarrassment. Then, he quickly changed the topic and said, "Master, that … I'll be going to work first, ha."
After saying that, Liu Tao ran away. Thinking back to the awkwardness just now, Liu Tao's face was burning. He couldn't take it anymore.
After Liu Tao left, Fangzheng closed the monastery's door. After all, the mountain path up the mountain was basically under construction. Outsiders could not enter, so it was meaningless to open the door.
After closing the door, the monastery became Fangzheng's pocket world. At that moment, he no longer needed to keep a straight face and act like an accomplished monk. His smile turned even more radiant and he felt less restrained. He said with a smile, "System, where's my reward?"
"Do you want to draw now?" the system asked.
"Go ahead! I'm in a good mood today. Let's see what I can get! "Fangzheng smiled.
"Ding! Congratulations on drawing a Frost Bamboo seed. "
"Uh, System, are you kidding me? I saved a person after all. All you give me is a seed? "Fangzheng was completely floored.
"Don't be discontented. This is a Frost Bamboo seed. Frost Bamboo was a special bamboo that grew above the snowline of Mount Numinous. It looked similar to ordinary bamboo, but it was more verdant, as though it was carved from precious jade. The bamboo's unique fragrance could repel mosquitoes. More importantly, it smells really good … "the system said.
Fangzheng rolled his eyes. "So what? No matter how awesome it is, it's just a seed. Can it ascend to the heavens? "
"A seed? Hehe … Ignorant fellow, go and find out what kind of plant bamboo is first. And, do you want it or not? If you don't want it, I'll throw it away, "the system said.
"Don't! Yes! I want it! It wasn't easy for me to get this chance, how could I not have it? " Fangzheng hurriedly shouted. No matter how thin a mosquito's leg was, it was still meat. It was better to leave the item he had drawn there than throw it away.
The next moment, a blob of Buddhistic light appeared in front of Fangzheng. He reached out to grab it, and when the Buddhistic light dissipated, there was an emerald-green seed. He held it up to the sunlight and found it translucent like jade. It was just too beautiful!
"A friendly reminder. This is Buddhist Frost Bamboo. You can set its growth range," the system said.
Fangzheng was taken aback as he exclaimed, "I can even set its growth range? System, stop joking around. How far can a seed grow? I'm thinking of planting it in the yard. "
"Heh heh …" The system sneered, its voice filled with contempt for the illiterate.
A dark cloud hung over Fangzheng's head. "System, it's easy to get beaten up if you laugh like that."
"Heh heh …" The system continued laughing.
Fangzheng: "23 $# …"
Fangzheng took out his cell phone and quickly checked on bamboo. If not, even a clay Bodhisattva would be infuriated by the system's constant mockery, much less a fake monk like him.
"Bamboo is also known as bamboo. There are many varieties, such as Arrow Bamboo … It usually grows in patches through its underground rootstock. "
"Grows in patches?" Fangzheng immediately grasped the crux of the matter as he exclaimed, "Doesn't this bead grow one stalk per seed?"
"If you have nothing to do, read A Hundred Thousand Whys. Also, I'm not your nanny." The System lampooned helplessly, but it still replied, "Frost Bamboo has all the advantages and characteristics of bamboo. A seed can indeed only grow one stalk of bamboo, but a bamboo's root system can expand infinitely and grow countless stalks of bamboo. In addition, bamboo's growth speed far exceeds that of other trees. Soon, you will know what it means that a stalk of bamboo can form a forest in a year. "
Fangzheng was instantly overjoyed! He originally thought that a stalk of bamboo was useless. Now, from the looks of it, he could see the lush green bamboo forests of the south from the north. Thinking back to the beautiful bamboo forests on the Internet, Fangzheng immediately beamed. He said happily, "Not bad, not bad …"
Fangzheng continued reading the information.
"It can also be propagated by flowering and bearing seeds. The seeds are known as bamboo rice. Some types of bamboo shoots can be eaten. "
Fangzheng's heart palpitated as he exclaimed, "It can be eaten?"
"The bamboo shoots of Frost Bamboo can be eaten. Furthermore, they are rich in all sorts of vitamins. They can resist oxidation and slow down aging. There are many benefits. Of course, mature bamboo can be eaten as long as you have good teeth and a good appetite, "said the System languidly.
Fangzheng immediately became happier. Eating had always been Fangzheng's greatest concern. Perhaps accomplished monks cared more about scriptures and Buddhist principles. However, Fangzheng, who was bent on renouncing asceticism, was very concerned about food. Although Crystal Rice was delicious, eating it every day was inevitably a little monotonous. Yet, he did not eat Crystal Rice. Everything else tasted like wax and was difficult to swallow.
As for Wormwood sprouts and dandelions, they could only be eaten for a short period of time. They would be gone after that period of time. If he wanted to eat vegetables again, he could only plant them himself. But where was he to get the seeds? Did he have to go down the mountain to get them? He was a little thin-skinned, so how was he going to deal with the embarrassment?
Now that he had Frost Bamboo, Fangzheng saw hope. He could finally change his tastes! Furthermore, it was crispy and delicious bamboo shoots. Just the thought of it made him smile until his eyes narrowed.
Fangzheng continued reading the information. The more he read, the more astonished he became. Apart from the effects mentioned by the System, bamboo also had many nutrients, vitamins, low sugar, low fat, and high fiber. It was a divine item! It was also recorded in China's various medical books. It had even more functions. The 'Famous Doctor's Bibliography' stated that it was mainly used to quench thirst, improve water channels, and nourish qi. It could be eaten for a long period of time. The 'Compendium of Materia Medica' stated that it was beneficial to the nine orifices, unclog the blood vessels, dissolve phlegm and saliva, and aid digestion. It was especially good at clearing away heat and phlegm.
After reading all of this, Fangzheng could not bear to part with the Frost Bamboo seeds. However, here came the problem. Where should he plant it?
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