Actually, everything in this world depends on how you interpret it.
Originally, in Boss Han's eyes, the mysterious deity was an existence that saved him and his mother from the abyss of suffering. As long as he followed its instructions, he could guarantee his mother's safety for a lifetime.
But from what Fangzheng said, it was a different story.
In modern terms … Boss Han was tricked!
"Bewitched … me?"
"That's right. I'm starting to wonder if the accident that happened to your mother was really an accident. Think about it, isn't it a coincidence? Right after your mother broke her leg, you went up the mountain and met that strange guy. If that's the case, why didn't it appear to warn you? Why did it have to wait until after your mother broke her leg? Don't you think it's strange? "
"This …"
Boss Han didn't notice it before, but now that he heard what Fangzheng said, he found many suspicious points.
Looking at Boss Han's expression, Fangzheng snickered in his heart.
This was the difference between Taoism and Buddhism. Taoism also had similar guidance. It was just that Taoism would warn you beforehand. For example, "If you want to join our sect, you must overcome a lot of difficulties and arrive at a certain place at a certain time. If you can succeed, then forget it."
But Buddhism said, "Don't be resentful, don't be sad. Everything you've experienced before is your karma. You're destined to experience this tribulation. If you can see through it, you'll have Buddha nature …"
At first glance, there seemed to be no difference between the two, but there was an essential difference. Taoism's attitude would let you be mentally prepared for everything that would happen in the future. After all, they had already said so, so you'd definitely have an idea of what to do if you encountered anything along the way.
But Buddhism was different. Like Boss Han, they all came to seek liberation after going through hardships. In the end, you told them that what they encountered was fate. Fine, let's say it was fate, but why didn't you tell them earlier?
Just like what Fangzheng said, the deity already knew that Boss Han's mother was going to break her leg, but he didn't warn her beforehand. Instead, he waited for Boss Han's mother to really break her leg before running out to say that it was karma. Wouldn't it give off a bad impression?
"But, but as you said, Young Master, what is it for?"
At that moment, Boss Han came to his senses and understood what Fangzheng meant. Perhaps all of this had been a self-directed act by the Buddha from beginning to end. That also meant that the Buddha had caused his mother's broken leg to be unable to be healed. Then, he came to him and told him all sorts of nonsense about killing. Then, he secretly healed his mother's leg to trick him into being more loyal to him?
But what was the point?
Boss Han couldn't understand this. If the other party really wanted to set him up, then they should at least be eyeing something of his, right? However, he was just a hunter. Although he was famous among the hunters, he lived a poor life. He didn't have much money, and he didn't have any valuable antiques or cultural relics at home. Why did the other party deliberately set him up?
"That's hard to say. Monsters are different from mortals. They aren't greedy for material things like gold and silver. Perhaps they're interested in something that Big Brother Han has, such as a soul or something …"
"Ah!?"
Hearing this, the old man hurriedly grabbed his son. Compared to the dumbfounded Boss Han, the old man obviously believed Fangzheng's words more. Otherwise, look at how his son, who couldn't live without meat, didn't eat meat, ate vegetables and rice every day, and didn't go out at all. Wasn't he trying to kill his son?!
"What, what should we do? As expected, we still need to hire someone to perform the ritual!"
"Old man, don't be so anxious."
Fangzheng waved his hand, indicating for the old man to calm down.
"After all, all of this is just speculation. Also, Big Brother Han has to be careful. I remember Big Brother Han saying that the deer told him that as long as he persisted in doing this, his mother would not encounter any more disasters."
"Yes, that's what it said."
Boss Han nodded.
"Is there a problem with this?"
"That's right. This sentence sounds fine, but if we reverse it, does it mean that if Big Brother Han doesn't do what it says, your mother will meet with disaster again?"
"…?!"
Hearing this, Boss Han was stunned for a moment, then he slammed the table and stood up.
"Motherf * cker, I was threatened by that bastard?!"
Boss Han was a rough person, but he wasn't stupid. Moreover, he went hunting in the mountains every day, so how could his temper be good? Previously, he acted as if he was brainwashed by MLM, but of course, that was because he was really brainwashed. Now that the situation had changed, Boss Han immediately understood that he was being played by some monster!
This made him very unhappy! Very unhappy!
"Tomorrow, I'll go to the city and find an expert to perform the ritual!"
Boss Han became more and more clear-headed in his anger. Previously, the Buddhist scriptures that he memorized were all about not being happy with external things and not being sad for himself. It was all about unthinkable, unspeakable, immeasurable and whatnot. It made him almost become an idiot. His mind was also empty. Now that he thought about it, he was like a puppet being manipulated at that time!
Thus, Boss Han immediately concluded that this was definitely an evil demon!!
"Big Brother Han, don't be so anxious."
Seeing Boss Han jumping up, Fangzheng hurriedly pulled him back.
"After all, this is only a guess, and we don't have any evidence. Moreover, the other party is in the dark while we are in the light. If you want to hire someone to perform the ritual, then who is the target?"
"This …"
Hearing Fangzheng's question, Boss Han, who was jumping up in anger, was dumbfounded. Only then did he remember that previously, the deer only said to him, "If you are fated with Buddha, you will meet again." However, it didn't say what exactly it was. Now, Boss Han wanted to find that demon, but he didn't know where to look.
"I have an idea."
Saying this, Fangzheng hesitated for a while, then solemnly took out a talisman from his pocket.
"This is …?"
"This was given to me by my master before I left. My master is very good at subduing demons and exorcising devils, so he gave me this talisman to protect me from the threats of demons and ghosts on the road. Now, I will give this talisman to the old lady to protect her. "
"Aiya, gongzi, you can't do this, you can't do this."
Hearing this, the old lady hurriedly stood up.
"I can't bear the responsibility for this. I'm already so old, it wouldn't be strange for me to die at any time. But gongzi, you are still young …"
People from the countryside were rather simple. Although Fangzheng tried to persuade them again and again, Boss Han and his mother still didn't intend to accept it. Therefore, Fangzheng had no choice but to propose another suggestion.
"I have learned some knowledge in this area from my master, so I know a little about Daoism. How about this, why don't I stay here for the time being and accompany your mother, just in case."
Naturally, the two of them didn't feel too good about this, but very quickly, Fangzheng gave another reason. He said that this trip was to follow his master's orders to explore the world. There was nothing special for him to do anyway, so staying here for the time being was fine. Under Fangzheng's persuasion, the mother and son agreed to his request.
That's right, this was Fangzheng's real goal.
What he needed now was to find a bait that could contact the other side, but it wasn't easy to find one. The monks themselves weren't that big of a deal, and attacking them would easily alert the enemy. But it was different if he started with Boss Han. It was like the police cracking down on a multi-level marketing organization. If you investigated the leaders of the multi-level marketing organization, they would definitely be alerted. But if you lurked around a newcomer who had just been pulled into the organization, the higher-ups definitely wouldn't notice.
Therefore, in the next few days, Boss Han no longer continued chanting scriptures behind closed doors. Instead, he began to plow the fields and grow vegetables. This year's hunting season was over, and he had thrown away the tools he used to eat because he was bewitched by the monsters. It was too late for him to start over now. Therefore, Boss Han could only focus on farming. In fact, after this conflict, he realized that he really didn't take good care of his mother. In fact, Boss Han was already thinking of giving up on being a hunter.
After all, hunters had to go hunting in the mountains every year. What if something happened? He still had to take care of his mother when she was old. He couldn't let the day come when he had to send his son off.
Just like that, day after day passed, and then another day passed. In the afternoon of the third day …
"Dabao, don't be so busy. Come and have some watermelon."
The old lady stood by the field and waved at Boss Han who was working in the field with a smile. She was really happy now. In the past, the old lady would smile happily when she said that her son was the most famous hunter in the village. But in fact, every time Boss Han went hunting in the forest, she would toss and turn and couldn't sleep.
She tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. She was afraid that one day her child would not come back. What if the child's corpse was eaten? That would be truly tragic.
But now, her son had matured and become much more stable. Previously, he was still hesitant to ask her to find a matchmaker for a wife. This made the old lady quite happy.
She felt that her son had finally grown up.
"Come on, Mom. I'm already so big. Don't call me by my nickname."
Hearing the old lady's call, Boss Han put down the hoe in embarrassment. He complained and walked toward the field.
But right at that moment …..
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, a strange demonic wind appeared and blew past. It didn't look strong, but the two people who were blown by it felt like they were being swept by a hurricane. The old lady who was standing at the edge of the field lost her balance and fell forward!!
(End of this chapter)
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