Later, when Zen Master One Finger passed away, the handkerchief remained with Fangzheng. Under normal circumstances, Fangzheng wouldn't take it out, but for some reason, he had handed the handkerchief over.
However, Fangzheng did not think too much about it. Instead, he said with a smile, "There's nothing This Penniless Monk can do about it. This Penniless Monk is just too poor. This Penniless Monk can't afford a packet of tissues that costs a dollar or two."
Wanderer Tranquil thought that Fangzheng was joking as she pursed her lips into a smile. Rolling her eyes at Fangzheng, she took a deep breath and said, "Alright, the ritual is over. Venerable One, are you resting? Or do you want to chat for a while longer? "
Fangzheng looked up into the sky. Sleep? He was indeed a little sleepy, but he enjoyed the feeling of discussing the Dao with others. For example, he had an all-night chat with Venerable One Ingenious, or he had a discussion with Wanderer Tranquil under the tree during the day. It felt more comfortable than eating a sumptuous meal. It was as if an old otaku who had been silent for a hundred thousand years had finally met his soulmate. All of his chatterboxes were opened! More importantly, there would be a response and debate if he said it out loud …
Thinking of the comfortable feeling, Fangzheng immediately nodded. "It's a long night, and I can't sleep either. Let's continue chatting. This Penniless Monk is very interested in Daoist things. If you don't mind, please tell me more. "
Wanderer Tranquil nodded with a smile. "Alright then. This Penniless Priest will take a shower and change before accompanying you in a while."
Fangzheng nodded.
Wanderer Tranquil bade him farewell and returned about half an hour later. Indeed, she was wearing an azure-colored Daoist robe. Her bearing had changed slightly as she exuded a refreshing and natural aura. Her footsteps were light as though she was riding the wind. She looked like an immortal.
Upon seeing Wanderer Tranquil in such a state, Fangzheng's eyes couldn't help but light up. He carefully sized her up. After changing out of that heavy and solemn purple Daoist robe into this pure green Daoist robe, she looked like she was only in her teens or twenties.
Instantly, Fangzheng was dumbfounded as he thought, "How old is this woman? Why is she like a big sister when she's mature, but younger than me when she's young? This is really strange! "
Finally, Fangzheng gave an explanation. The clothes made the man, and the saddle made the man. It had to do with his clothes and bearing. However, Wanderer Tranquil's age wasn't a problem for Fangzheng. He didn't mind either.
Wanderer Tranquil brought Fangzheng under the banyan tree once again and sat beside the pockmarked square table. The two toasted and sipped tea as they chatted about Buddhism and Daoism since ancient times. They chatted about the bright moon in the sky, the path of immortality, and Buddhism and Daoism. The more they talked, the more excited they became …
Lone Wolf lay on the side and yawned. Finally, he fell into a deep sleep. In his dream, he seemed to see Fangzheng flying up while emitting a Buddhistic glow. With a wave of his hand, he scattered countless exquisite pastries, allowing him to eat as much as he wanted … In his dream, he laughed happily.
The full moon in the sky slowly streaked across the vault of heaven and fell towards the horizon. At the same time, it indicated that the last full moon of the year had passed.
With the chirping of insects and birds, Fangzheng and Wanderer Tranquil were taken aback. They looked up into the sky, and without them realizing it, the stars were about to recede. The sun was about to rise, and the night had passed just like that.
The two exchanged looks and saw the incredulity in each other's eyes, as well as the desire to continue. At this moment, Wanderer Tranquil stood up and said, "Since it's almost daybreak, why don't we move to the mountaintop to see the Purple Air Comes From The East and the sunrise in the east?"
Fangzheng had seen the sunrise once and experienced its beauty. He had been worried that he wouldn't have a chance to see it a second time. Now that Wanderer Tranquil said that, Fangzheng's interest was piqued. He nodded and said, "Perfected One, please lead the way."
Wanderer Tranquil smiled as she walked up the mountain. Fangzheng shot a glance at Lone Wolf. Logically speaking, although this fellow slept like a log, he was still very alert. He would wake up immediately from the slightest disturbance. But this time, this fellow didn't wake up. He was sleeping like a log.
Fangzheng tugged at him, but Lone Wolf continued snoring. At most, he flipped his body over with his belly facing up. His mouth was slightly open, and his tongue hung out and stuck to his face. He looked like a fool who was having a sweet dream.
When Fangzheng saw this, he couldn't be bothered to wake him up. He followed Wanderer Tranquil up the mountain.
Once the two left, Lone Wolf got up and smacked his lips. "I'm not going to be a third wheel. The two of you only have each other. What's the difference if I don't go? I've been completely ignored, alright? If I have the time, I might as well conserve my strength. I'm starving … Sigh. "
The mountain wasn't tall. In fact, there weren't any mountains that towered into the clouds nearby. After Wanderer Tranquil led Fangzheng past the bamboo path, they arrived at a muddy path. Thankfully, it wasn't raining, so it wasn't too difficult to walk on it.
When he arrived at the mountaintop once again, Fangzheng felt mixed emotions. Previously, he had brought a wolf with him, but now, he was bringing a woman with extraordinary bearing and beauty. This feeling was truly different. Back when he brought Lone Wolf, he felt that the mountaintop was barren and had nothing to look at. But at this moment, Fangzheng was in an especially good mood. He even felt a little proud, a pride that only a man would understand.
However, this thought vanished as quickly as it appeared. As the sun rose in the east, a red beam of light shot over, draping over Wanderer Tranquil's body. It added a sacred beauty to her.
At that moment, Fangzheng suddenly realized that the scenery on the mountaintop wasn't bad.
At the same time, Wanderer Tranquil took a glance at Fangzheng. At that instant, there was a special glint in her eyes. This was because the red light around the monk in front of her had dissipated, leaving behind a golden glow. Standing there, he looked like a Buddha that had descended into the world. Amidst his solemnity, there was a benevolence that showed pity for all life. In her daze, Wanderer Tranquil couldn't tell if Fangzheng was human or Buddha.
The two didn't say a word as they stood side by side on the mountaintop. They raised their heads slightly as they watched the sun jump out of the horizon. It was getting hotter and hotter as the morning breeze blew, enjoying the unique tranquility of the morning.
When the sun completely jumped out of the horizon, the two exchanged looks and smiled before turning to head down the mountain.
At the foot of the mountain, Lone Wolf was already impatient from waiting. He looked at the various snacks on the offering table, and his intentions were clear: Look, the deities aren't even eating them. Why don't I help you eat them?
Wanderer Tranquil also understood Lone Wolf's intentions as she pursed her lips and said with a smile, "It's no wonder Venerable One took in this wolf as a disciple. He sure is intelligent. If you are hungry, you can eat these. However, I'll have to clean up first. "
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