Speaking of that scholar, Perfected Letian really had a grievance that he could not finish for three days and three nights. He complained as he drank his tea.
An hour later, Fangzheng began drinking the tea faster and faster. Perfected Letian's brewing speed was clearly unable to keep up. He could not help but say, "Venerable One, didn't I tell you? Although this tea doesn't taste that good, you will get used to it as you drink it. I'm starting to like it." With that said, Perfected Letian raised his head in delight.
Fangzheng smiled bitterly and was just about to say something.
By the side, Red Boy sneered and said, "Heh heh … You are overthinking things. The tea is still as bad as ever. It's mainly because … my master is hungry. It's been more than an hour since he heard you brag and pour out your grievances. By the way, do you provide meals? "
Perfected Letian was taken aback. When he looked at the time, his face blushed red. He hurriedly said, "Aiyah, I forgot to eat while chatting. Don't worry. I'll go prepare some food now."
With that said, Perfected Letian ran out. There was a kitchen in the backyard. Perfected Letian entered and fiddled with it. Before long, he came out with a huge basin of piping hot food.
The rice was white rice, crystal clear. The vegetables were stir-fried wild vegetables. It was very simple. As soon as he put down the food, two people appeared at the door …
Fan Qing and his master looked at Venerable Letian with hopeful expressions. When they saw Venerable Letian look over, the two of them felt a little awkward and wanted to leave.
Letian said, "Forget it. Let's eat together."
Fan Qing was immediately overjoyed. The elder bowed at Perfected Letian. When Fan Qing saw this, he quickly followed suit. Then, he helped the elder over and took a seat.
The place to eat was also in the backyard. There was a big stone table in the backyard, and there was a big willow tree on the stone table. The willow tree drooped down and swayed gently, looking very lush. However, compared to Fangzheng's bodhi tree, it appeared slender.
Everyone took their seats. There was not much pleasantries. There was no pushing or exchanging cups of wine. Everyone had vegetarian food and water, so it was easy to eat. Perhaps they were really hungry. Everyone lowered their heads and buried themselves in eating. The meal was finished in ten minutes.
After the meal, Fangzheng said, "Patron, I have no idea how to address you."
"My surname is Jiang, and my name is Zhou. This is my disciple, Fan Qing. May I know your Dharma name? "Jiang Zhou asked.
Fangzheng said, "This Penniless Monk is Fangzheng. This is Perfected Letian. These are This Penniless Monk's disciples, Jingfa, Jingkuan, Jingzhen, and Jingxin."
Jiang Zhou and Fan Qing were taken aback when they saw Fangzheng take in three animals as disciples. Fan Qing even found it amusing. Could animals understand Buddhist scriptures? In his opinion, the answer was that he definitely didn't understand! Therefore, he felt that the monk was deliberately mystifying things. Or perhaps the monastery was too small and couldn't even recruit people, so he decided to use animals to make up the numbers. It was rare for this monk to be so serious.
Jiang Zhou did not have any intention of belittling Fangzheng. He was only curious. Why did he take in three animals as disciples instead of others? This was too strange.
However, at the next moment, Jiang Zhou and Fan Qing were dumbfounded. They saw the three animals and Red Boy press their palms together when they heard their names being called. Even the huge white wolf raised a paw and placed it in front of its chest. It looked like a warrior monk's bow! Although it wasn't standard, they were able to understand and understand the meaning behind it!
Immediately, Jiang Zhou and Fan Qing felt as though they had seen a ghost. Could it be that these animals had gained sentience? But soon, they denied it. They only believed that Fangzheng was very good at training animals, allowing them to develop a habit that was like a conditioned reflex.
Even so, the duo treated Fangzheng as an otherworldly expert like Perfected Letian.
Fangzheng naturally understood, but he couldn't be bothered to explain.
As for Perfected Letian, he couldn't be bothered to think further. After a few interactions, he felt that the animals were very intelligent. They were even more like cultivators than the fake cultivators he had encountered.
After a simple introduction and meal, Fangzheng noticed that it was no longer early. He also considered the fact that Jiang Zhou had just been cured of the snake venom and was still very weak. He needed to go out and nourish his body. Perfected Letian's place was deep in the mountains after all. Although he had some rice and flour, he lacked other things.
As for the ginseng … Perfected Letian had already said that it was his pet. Fangzheng couldn't possibly dig out his pet and stew it, right?
Therefore, Fangzheng bade Perfected Letian farewell. He got Lone Wolf to carry Jiang Zhou and Monkey to support him. Red Boy bitterly carried the water buckets as he left the mountain in a depressed manner.
"Jinx … If we hadn't met them, we could have stayed in the mountains for a few days. We could have had some fun while we were there. Sigh … "Red Boy grumbled inwardly, but he did not dare let Fangzheng hear him.
Jiang Zhou and Fan Qing were naturally grateful for Fangzheng's arrangements, especially Fan Qing. This was especially true for Fan Qing. What he had encountered today had moved him too much … He had always felt that there weren't many good people in this world. At least, he hadn't seen many good people in his world. Most of them were mediocre. They wouldn't interfere in your matters, and they wouldn't kick you when you're down. They were purely the kind of people who would just watch.
Fan Qing did not have a good impression of monks and Daoists either. He always felt that they were cheats who scammed money. As for doing good, he had never seen any monk or Daoist do such a thing.
But today, he had seen one.
This was the first time he had seen someone treat helping others so calmly. He did not ask for anything in return. All he did was help for the sake of helping. He even did it in such a matter-of-fact manner.
They did not speak much along the way. With Fangzheng and company intentionally advancing quickly, they quickly left the mountain and entered One Finger Village. Fangzheng immediately found Wang Yougui and informed him of the situation.
Wang Yougui looked at Jiang Zhou's injuries and said, "Thankfully, it was treated in time. Alright, stay at our place. You can leave after you recuperate."
Jiang Zhou thanked him profusely when he heard that. "Thank you, Village Chief."
Wang Yougui shook his head and said, "It's fine. It was nothing. I'll get my wife to clean up the west wing for you. You can stay there first."
Jiang Zhou and Fan Qing thanked him once again as Fangzheng bade them farewell. It was almost dark, so it was impossible for him to enter the mountain to escape the heat. It was best he returned to the mountain to cook.
Jiang Zhou and Fan Qing thanked Fangzheng profusely. Fangzheng only smiled and chanted Amitabha before leaving with his disciples.
Jiang Zhou rested while Fan Qing took out his cell phone and made a call.
Early the next morning, a car appeared in the village. A man and a woman alighted and rushed into Wang Yougui's house. They were Jiang Zhou's other two students, Guan Xiangfeng and Qiu Xiaoye.
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