The other girl was rather quiet. She wore glasses and looked genteel. She looked like a person from a painting. The girl shook her head. "Don't say that. There are good people out there."
"Forget it. Temples these days are filled with fat monks. I no longer believe in Buddhism. I've already converted to God. In the future, I'll be God's child. I'll be protected by God wherever I go." After the long-faced boy said that, he shook the cross around his neck.
"Alright, it's not nice to badmouth someone in front of a temple. I'm exhausted. I'm going in to rest. Are you coming? "the pimply boy asked.
"Hu Han is right. Let's go. Since we are here, let's go in and take a look," the slightly plump girl said.
The long-faced boy said indifferently, "Then let's go in and take a look. We'll rest and drink some water. Then, we can have an open-air picnic. After the meal, we can go camping. "
Upon hearing the words "camping" and "picnic," the youths immediately perked up.
However, the closer they got to the temple, the calmer they felt. Their restlessness gradually vanished. When they arrived at One Finger Temple's entrance, they unknowingly quietened down. Even their voices had softened. The long-faced boy took a look at the signboard. "One Finger Temple? It's really just a finger's reach. It's really small … It's smaller than any cathedral I've ever been to. "
"Alright, I know you believe in God. Cut it out when you are in someone else's territory," the quiet girl reprimanded him.
The long-faced boy grunted disapprovingly and followed.
"Yunjing, it's really strange. After coming to the temple, all the frustrations in my heart disappeared. It's such a strange feeling. It's so peaceful and at ease. It's as though I can let go of all my worries here, "the slightly plump girl whispered to the quiet girl.
"Little Juan, I find it strange too. I feel a lot more relaxed after coming in. It's as though all the clamor outside has disappeared. This is something I've never experienced even when I was in a nature park, "Yunjing whispered.
"Perhaps this is the legendary Zen realm. Perhaps there's a master here," the pimply boy, Hu Han, said.
"Hu Han, stop fooling Ma Juan and Fang Yunjing. If there's a master here, I'll treat you to a month's worth of meals! If I had to say, it's all because of your hearts. When people enter a temple or cathedral, they feel reverence. Or perhaps, they naturally believe that the gods will protect them. Once their hearts have something, they won't feel frustrated, "the long-faced boy said.
"Eh? Zhao Datong, what you said does make sense. I never expected you to become a philosopher after climbing a mountain, "Ma Juan teased with a chuckle.
Zhao Datong looked up and said, "I've always been a philosopher!"
"Amitabha. Patrons, greetings. I'm One Finger Temple's Abbot Fangzheng. Is there anything I can help you with? " Fangzheng had never received proper Buddhist training. All he could do was mimic the Dao from television plots and Zen Master One Finger's actions.
"Eh? Are you the Zen Master here? Why do I feel like you're not much older than me? Host? Is this bullsh * t? "Zhao Datong exclaimed.
"Zhao Datong, don't be so rude!" Fang Yunjing pulled at Zhao Datong.
Zhao Datong said disapprovingly, "I'm not being rude. Am I not speaking the truth?"
When Fangzheng heard that, he was about to frown when he heard the System's voice. "As an abbot and a future master, you cannot be displeased because of trivial matters. You have to be tolerant and tolerant of everything."
"Why can't I even frown when others have already said so?" Fangzheng asked inwardly.
"No, this is the basic quality of a master. If you insist on doing so, points will be deducted from the completion of this mission."
"F * * k you, are you threatening me!?" Fangzheng cursed inwardly.
The System ignored Fangzheng and remained silent.
Fangzheng said angrily, "Don't think you can threaten me!" With that said, Fangzheng tried his best to recite, "A heart as calm as ice, unperturbed even if the sky collapses." Then he said with a genial expression, "This Penniless Monk is indeed about the same as the few of you. Patrons, this temple is only a small temple. Only the temple hall and this courtyard are open to the public. Please feel free to do as you please. "
Fangzheng thought for a moment and wanted to add that he could just shout if there was anything, but the System appeared again. "As a master, you should be respected by others, and not a young acolyte who is at the beck and call of others. You must not forget your identity at any time. "
Then, Fangzheng immediately dismissed the thought and turned to leave. However, the instant he turned, his face was filled with displeasure. It was not directed at the devotees but at the System! This and that were unacceptable. It was too f * * king unfair!
"Abbot, wait a moment. May I know which Buddha is consecrated inside?" At that moment, a female voice sounded.
Fangzheng immediately wiped away the evil thoughts on his face and turned around with a genial expression. He looked at Ma Juan and said warmly, "The temple consecrates Goddess Guan Yin. Patron, is there anything else?"
"No, there's nothing else. Let's take a look ourselves. Little Monk, go play by yourself, "said Zhao Datong.
Fangzheng's anger flared up, but he held it in. This was because the System had jumped out again. "Abstain from anger!"
"F * * k you!" Fangzheng cursed inwardly before suppressing his anger. Just as he was about to say something, he was suddenly stunned.
A scene flashed in front of his eyes. He saw Ma Juan walk out of the temple hall and kick the door sill. She fell headfirst, slamming her head into the steps by the door. Immediately, her head bled. Although it was not fatal, it was a bloody disaster. When he looked at Ma Juan again, there was indeed a blob of red at her glabella.
Fangzheng was just about to say something when he heard the System say, "The secrets of heaven can be seen but not spoken of. Otherwise, your lifespan will be reduced and you will be impotent!"
"What the f * * k! System, you are a f * * king scammer!" Fangzheng was about to go mad. The System was too torturous. Therefore, he swallowed the words that were at the tip of his tongue. He silently looked at Ma Juan and said, "Patron, be careful. There might be a bloody disaster today."
"Darn monk! What did you say? Do you believe I won't let you have a bloody disaster right now? " Zhao Datong was infuriated. He rolled up his sleeves and flashed his muscles. He looked like he could not restrain his anger. Coupled with his face, he looked rather imposing.
Fangzheng was just about to roll his eyes when he held it in. According to the System's character, it would probably not allow him to make such an expression that would sully his reputation as a master. Therefore, he held back his anger and looked at Zhao Datong calmly. Then, he shook his head and said, "What needs to be said has been said. Do as you wish."
Then, he turned and left.
Behind him, Fangzheng heard Ma Juan's angry voice. "This monk is too vile! Who curses people like that!? I wanted to say that he was a little handsome and sunny, making people feel at ease. But from the looks of it, he's also a cheat! "
"I already said that monks these days are all cheats! How can he have any real ability? Do you know why I told him to scram? I was afraid that he would do something like that … You might not know, but I've been to a few temples in the past. The monks inside are all like that! They say that there will be a bloody disaster to scare people. Then, they get you to donate incense money and pray for blessings. In the end, isn't it just to scam money? This bastard looks like a human but he's a cheat deep down. I say that everyone should just watch. Let's leave quickly. I don't think much of this place. For there to be a temple in the wilderness, it's either haunted or a base for homicidal maniacs … "Zhao Datong spoke very loudly, as though he was afraid that Fangzheng could not hear him.
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