The statue was tall and was dressed in rags. It looked more like a young monk in dire straits. However, it was radiating with divine light and exuded a noble aura that made it impossible for anyone to despise it. Instead, it was filled with heartfelt respect and worship.
Clothing was just a facade. It could only be glamorous for a while. Only this kind of heartfelt aura could last for a long time.
"Living Buddha, is there anything else you need from me?" Chen Jiu suppressed the surprise in his heart and finally turned around, looking forward to the Daoist Master's change of heart.
Yes, although he had not done all this for the sake of getting something in return, if he could get something in return, Chen Jiu would be overjoyed.
"Chen Jiu, come with me!" The statue looked at Chen Jiu with a complicated expression and called him back into the main hall.
"Living Buddha, I'm here!" Chen Jiu called out to the absent-minded Dao Master after pushing open the door and entering the main hall.
"Oh, have a seat!" The Dao Master seemed to be absent-minded and did not seem to have any intention of speaking. He did not seem to care much about Chen Jiu's arrival.
"Yes!" Chen Jiu was not in a hurry. He sat there and waited for the Dao Master to come back to his senses. After sitting quietly for a few hours, the Dao Master let out a long sigh.
"Phew, Chen Jiu, you only know that I've helped the world. But have you tried to find out what happened to those who received my help in the end?" The Dao Master looked at Chen Jiu sadly.
"What else can happen? Of course, they thank you every day and worship you, Living Buddha! "Chen Jiu said matter-of-factly.
"That's not the case. Not only did they not worship me, they didn't even feel the slightest bit of 'excitement' towards me. Instead, they took it for granted and enjoyed the fruits of others' labor. Because of this, many people developed a bad habit of using my name to swindle others …" The Path Master's face was filled with resentment and indignation as he finally spoke his mind.
"What? Living Buddha, could it be that you have become so selfish and undisciplined because of this? "Chen Jiu seemed to have suddenly understood something and was taken aback.
"That's right. When I first saw those people's faces, I really regretted helping them. I felt like I wasn't helping them, but harming them instead. I even doubted myself. Was I trying to save them, or was I harming them?" The Dao Master said with a conflicted expression.
"Living Buddha, don't be angry. The world is full of people. You were just unlucky to have met a few cruel and unscrupulous people. However, I have to say that most people still worship you......... otherwise, your statue.........." Chen Jiu, with good intentions..................
.......................................................... . "The Dao Master's face gradually broke into a smile. For a moment, his body was overflowing with brilliance, making him look even more extraordinary.
"Congratulations, Living Buddha. You have made great progress in your cultivation and stabilized your Taoist Heart!" Chen Jiu immediately said.
"Chen Jiu, thank you for enlightening me. Finally, I don't have to live in such a muddle-headed way anymore!" The Dao Master said excitedly, "As a thank you, you can make a request of me!"
"A request? Living Buddha, are you willing to accept me as your disciple? I sincerely want to be your disciple. Don't worry, my life and death is none of your business! "Chen Jiu said earnestly.
"Disciple? That's not appropriate. You are a person with great fortune. I don't dare to accept you as my disciple! " The Dao Master shook his head and said, "Besides, my disciples all met miserable ends. Aren't you afraid?"
"If I were afraid, I would not be Chen Jiu. But since Living Buddha is not willing, I will not force you. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave!" Chen Jiu was ready to leave.
"Oh? Are you going to leave just like that? "Naturally, the Dao Master would not let him go.
"Living Buddha, if there is anything you need, just tell me. I will do my best to complete it for you!" Chen Jiu patted his chest and promised. He did not want to leave. It was just that he did not want to say it.
"Kid, don't play dumb with me. Didn't you do all this just to make me join your Nine-Five Celestial Executioner's Association?" The Dao Master sneered and said frankly.
"Living Buddha, everyone has their own aspirations. Since you have no intention of joining, I will not force you!" Chen Jiu was also embarrassed.
"Alright, since you have helped me untie the knot in my heart, it proves that we are indeed fated. I will join your Nine-Five Celestial Executioner's Association. Here is my token. Keep it well!" The Dao Master was straightforward. He handed over a token in the shape of a broken fan.
"This … Thank you, Living Buddha, for thinking so highly of me. Chen Jiu also has a small gift for you!" Chen Jiu didn't dawdle any further. He took the command medallion in a sacred manner, then summoned a Dao Mountain and sent it out.
"Hiss, what … A complete Dao Mountain? Kid, you are so generous. It seems like you have lost out on this deal!" The Dao Master stared at the Dao Mountain in shock.
"When I am with Living Buddha, it doesn't matter whether I lose out or gain. As long as I can listen to Living Buddha's teachings, it doesn't matter!" Chen Jiu shook his head, not minding it at all.
"Well done, kid. Looks like I, the Living Buddha, wasn't wrong about you. Come, I'll treat you to some wine and some meat. It's been a long time since I've had such a good time …." Next, the dao lord took out a flagon of alcohol and dried meat to drink with Chen Jiu.
"Living Buddha, you are really going to drink wine and eat meat?" Chen Jiu looked at the Dao Master who had casually laid out a large table and felt a bit embarrassed.
"Wine and meat pass through the intestines, but Buddha stays in the heart. People of my generation do not follow those precepts!" As the Path Master explained, he turned to Chen Jiu and invited him over. "Kid, hurry up and come over here. My wine and meat aren't for ordinary people to eat!"
"Oh? If that's the case, I must give it a try! " Chen Jiu did not stand on ceremony. He went to the side of the Dao Master, raised his wine cup, and took a sip. However, the smile on his face turned into an ugly eggplant.
"How is it? My wine is not bad, right? "Beside him, the Dao Lord looked at Chen Jiu and chuckled. He seemed to be very happy.
"Hiss, I say, Living Buddha, are you sure this is wine and not vinegar? Why is it so sour? It's sour from the top of my head to the soles of my feet, and then it's sour from head to toe a hundred thousand times. Even my soul is almost drunk. This is too sour! "Chen Jiu grimaced, unable to bear it any longer.
"Sour? Then give me another cup! "The Dao Master chuckled. Not only did he not pity Chen Jiu, he even poured him another cup.
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