Jiang Ting was not afraid of Fangzheng. She went forward and said, "Master, sorry about that. My friend had a slip of the tongue. He was worried for his friend's safety and shouted in a moment of panic. Please don't take it seriously."
Fangzheng smiled bitterly in his heart, "Even if I wanted to take it seriously, the System would have to let me! Since I can't retaliate over a small matter, then I'll be a broad-minded master … "Thus, he maintained his smile and said," Amitabha, vicious words of kindness are still kind words. Why would this poor monk be angry? Patrons, it's no longer early. This Penniless Monk's temple is small and does not provide food or lodging. If you did not bring any food, it's best you quickly descend the mountain. If not, you will starve at noon. "
Fangzheng had not had a good time ever since the few of them ascended the mountain. Furthermore, he had seen Monkey and Lu Xiaoya's accident in the evening. It was not noon yet. If they had descended the mountain earlier, they might have avoided the accident. Therefore, he decided to chase them away. Since he could not earn incense money, he could earn merit for saving people.
Fatty felt a little guilty as he hurriedly said, "That's right. We did not bring any food. Let's leave quickly."
"Master, may I ask if you were the one who produced this palm print?" Monkey suddenly asked as his eyes shimmered.
Fangzheng shot a glance at the palm print. He could not lie, nor could he deny it. But should he admit it? It was too mystical. It was too bizarre for a human to have such great strength. He did not want to be dragged to be dissected for research. Hence, he smiled and gave a Buddhist proclamation, "Amitabha." However, he did not say a word.
As such, Monkey and company were puzzled. They did not understand what Fangzheng meant.
Fangzheng said, "Patrons, it's no longer early."
"Monkey, cut it out. I'm hungry too. Let's go," Fatty did not wish to stay there a moment longer as he urged.
Monkey gave Fangzheng a deep, meaningful look before nodding and beckoning the group to leave. Before Jiang Ting left, she looked at Fangzheng as though she had something to say. Unfortunately, Fangzheng only looked at her with a chuckle. He had no intention of taking the initiative to speak to her.
Fangzheng heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the quintet leave the temple. he mumbled, "They are leaving the mountain so early. It's unlikely they will stay in the remote countryside. Yes, they should be able to avoid that calamity if they return early. System, I've done a great service, right? Two lives, does that mean we can draw twice? "
"Ding! Only when they have truly escaped the calamity will it count. "
"Then I don't care anymore. I'll just sit here and wait for the lottery. Hehe." Fangzheng was in a good mood as he glanced at the palm print on the door. He shook his head and said, "This is way too ugly!"
With that said, Fangzheng pressed his palm down on it! Only the sound of metal deformation could be heard. Soon, the handprint was pressed back, but it was not very smooth. This left Fangzheng helpless. He wasn't a blacksmith, so he didn't have the skills. He could only find an opportunity in the future to get someone to fix it.
After fixing the door, Fangzheng went to the backyard to start a fire, wash the rice, and cook! However, Fangzheng discovered a problem. The kitchen was missing two water buckets! It was the two buckets that were specially used by Lone Wolf!
Monkey, Fatty, Lu Xiaoya, Ruan Ying, and Jiang Ting left the monastery. Fatty immediately heaved a sigh of relief as he mumbled, "We're finally out. That monastery really stifled me."
"Are you feeling guilty and afraid of being beaten by the master?" said Ruan Ying with a smile.
Fatty did not dare to be angry at his fiancée's teasing. All he did was chuckle foolishly.
Monkey would turn his head to look at the monastery from time to time. Unfortunately, there were many trees on the mountain and there were many bends in the road. From his angle, he could only see the monastery's tiles but not the entrance.
Lu Xiaoya whispered, "Why? Are you still curious? "
Monkey said with a wry smile, "I don't have many hobbies in this life except martial arts. That handprint was too shocking. If it was done by a real person, he would definitely be an expert. "
"Forget it. It's just a young monk. Besides, what you said is a scene from a wuxia novel. In reality, how can anyone have that ability? Even if there is, how can a young monk who isn't even our age do it? That's ridiculous, "Fatty decisively denied.
Lu Xiaoya persuaded as well, "Fatty is right. You have been obsessed with reading novels and let your imagination run wild all day. If there's anything strange about the monastery, I think that old tree is the weirdest. It looks like a bodhi tree to me. However, bodhi trees are trees from the south. Why did it come to the north? Furthermore, it's almost winter, yet it has sprouted. It's really strange. "
Jiang Ting added, "I noticed it too, but I wasn't certain of the tree's species. Now that Xiaoya said that, it's indeed the case. A bodhi tree from the south would sprout leaves before winter. It's just too strange. And from the looks of the tree, it looks like a withered tree that has sprouts. "
"Enough, enough. Stop talking. It's giving me goosebumps. Anyway, the monastery is strange in every way. There's nothing normal about it. It's best we leave early, "said Fatty.
As they spoke, Ruan Ying, who was walking in front, suddenly screamed, "Ah, there's a wolf!"
"Wolf? Are you kidding me? There are still wolves in society? Holy sh * t, there's really a wolf! "Fatty thought nothing of it a moment ago, but the next moment, he nearly peed his pants!
Monkey looked over and saw a wolf the size of a calf coming up from the foot of the mountain. Its tail hung low, and its eyes were narrow and fierce. Its teeth were extremely sharp! However, there was something wrong with the wolf!
"Is that really a wolf? Why is it carrying a bucket? Furthermore, its fur is wet, "Jiang Ting could not help but say.
"Now that you mention it, it's really odd. Could it be a husky in disguise?" said Fatty.
"Don't move. It's a wolf! From its build, it's likely an alpha wolf! "Monkey whispered.
Fatty, Ruan Ying, Lu Xiaoya, and Jiang Ting were instantly frightened out of their wits. Lu Xiaoya said with a sobbing tone, "I told you not to come, but all of you insisted. We are doomed. We are going to be fed to the wolves."
"This wolf is likely raised by humans. It probably won't harm anyone. Look at its eyes. There's no killing intent. It doesn't show its fangs or claws either. It's carrying a bucket and carrying water, so it should be fine. Everyone, don't provoke it. Make way for it, "said Jiang Ting.
Monkey nodded. Hence, the five of them lined up and leaned against the wall. There was no other way. Run? How could a fatty and three women outrun a wolf?
As the wolf approached, the few of them held their breaths and focused. They did not even dare breathe loudly. Lu Xiaoya and Ruan Ying even closed their eyes in fright, as though they were resigned to fate. Jiang Ting was no better, but the lass was still bold. She did not close her eyes.
Then, she was astonished to discover that the wolf had no intention of harming them. It carried the two buckets of water and quickly walked up the mountain.
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