Therefore, Wu Ming went ahead and said, "Zen Master Baiyun, according to what I know, Fangzheng is a rather arrogant person . Back when the calligraphers went up to his mountain, he barred their entry . He spurned them and even released a dog to bite them . Not long ago, This Penniless Monk even heard that he had no plans on participating in the Spring Welcoming Blessing Dharma Assembly . He thinks of us as fake monks that only scam people . "
"And you are?" Zen Master Baiyun did not show any anger . Instead, he looked warmly at Wu Ming .
Wu Ming immediately said with a bow, "This Penniless Monk is a disciple of Hongyan Monastery's Zen Master Hongyan, Wu Ming . Greetings, Zen Master Baiyun . "
"I see, you are Abbot Hongyan's esteemed disciple . Please forgive me," said Zen Master Baiyun .
Just as Wu Ming was about to say something, a few people suddenly walked over . Leading them was Zen Master Hongyan . Zen Master Baiyun was vital to Baiyun Monastery, so he was the center of attention anywhere he went . How could Zen Master Hongyan not have seen Wu Ming suddenly approach him? He was afraid that Wu Ming was causing trouble, so he walked over with that in mind . And indeed, he heard some nasty words .
Zen Master Hongyan frowned and asked sternly, "Wu Ming, a monk doesn't lie . Is what you said true?"
When Wu Ming saw Zen Master Hongyan approach him and question him immediately as though he did not trust him, he immediately felt aggrieved . He thought to himself, "I've been following you all these years . Yet, you do not trust me? What am I to you? To think I am always taking Hongyan Monastery's interest into consideration and trying to raise its reputation . He's indeed old . He has turned foolish . "
Wu Ming was enraged as he said, "It's naturally true . This Penniless Monk has been a monk for more than ten years . How can This Penniless Monk lie?"
"If that's the case, then it's indeed inappropriate for us to wait . However, everything requires confirmation . Does anyone here have Abbot Fangzheng's contact information?" asked Zen Master Baiyun loudly .
However, who was Fangzheng? That question hung in everyone's minds .
As for One Finger Monastery, they had never even heard of it .
When Zen Master Baiyun saw everyone shake their heads, he felt placed in a difficult position . Should he wait or not?
At that moment, a monk with a dark complexion standing beside Zen Master Baiyun whispered, "Senior Brother Abbot, we have already sent the invitations and the time was clearly stated . If he doesn't arrive at the appointed time, it's not our fault . Karma exists in everything . He might have been held up, but that too is his karma . We can't let everyone wait for him, right?"
Zen Master Baiyun nodded slightly . After pondering for a moment, he said, "Then-"
"Heavens! Someone is crossing the river!" someone standing at Village Viewing Cliff exclaimed .
Following that, someone rebuked, "Le Kong! What are you shouting about? A monk should remain composed even if Mt . Tai were to collapse . Let me take a look . Seriously, what's the big deal with a person crossing a river? My Buddha! Someone is really crossing the river!"
Everyone exchanged looks . What was going on?
Thus, more people squeezed towards Village Viewing Cliff's edge and looked down . Then, there was a series of exclamations! It was most apparent in the volunteers that came as well as in the acolyte monks . They could not maintain their comportment due to a lack of a Buddhist heart . They had not changed their societal habits and as a result . . .
Thus, more people squeezed towards Village Viewing Cliff's edge and looked down . Then, there was a series of exclamations! It was most apparent in the volunteers that came as well as in the acolyte monks . They could not maintain their comportment due to a lack of a Buddhist heart . They had not changed their societal habits and as a result . . .
"F**k, what's happening?"
"Holy sh*t . Abbot, quick look at Buddha!"
"Am I dreaming? Let me give a slap to see if it hurts . Indeed, it doesn't hurt . "
"Why did you slap me?"
"Oh? I missed . No wonder it didn't hurt . "
. . .
Zen Master Baiyun and Zen Master Hongyan exchanged looks . They could see the shock in each other's eyes . Did a person crossing a river deserve such a stir? Therefore, the duo walked towards Village Viewing Cliff .
However, there was someone even faster—Wu Ming! Wu Ming felt an ominous feeling when he heard that someone was crossing the river . He rushed to the edge of Village Viewing Cliff and looked down . Instantly, his eyes stared straight, nearly popping out his eyeballs . He looked completely flabbergasted .
At the foot of the mountain, Elder Du was smoking his pipe and looking ahead without much regard for anything . From time to time, he would rebuke Hong Xiang so as to kill the boredom . Hong Xiang had no choice but to listen to his tirade and endure it by nodding .
At the foot of the mountain, Elder Du was smoking his pipe and looking ahead without much regard for anything . From time to time, he would rebuke Hong Xiang so as to kill the boredom . Hong Xiang had no choice but to listen to his tirade and endure it by nodding .
At that moment, Elder Du suddenly stood up . His pipe nearly dropped as he exclaimed with a look of disbelief, "How is that possible? This . . . This . . . "
Hong Xiang traced Elder Du's gaze and was left dumbfounded as well . He too exclaimed, "Is he still human?"
A few minutes earlier . . .
The ferry workers were busying themselves on their ferries when they suddenly heard passengers cry out in shock .
"What's that monk trying to do? Is he committing suicide?"
"That's right . Is he trying to kill himself?"
"Is he committing suicide because he suffered some setback in life?"
When the ferry workers heard that, they looked up and were stunned . The black-clothed man from earlier cursed immediately, "Isn't that the young monk, Fangzheng? This fellow is indeed trouble . He is trying to get into the water because we forbade him from boarding the ship?"
"Forget it, the winter waters of River Bai are biting cold . Even winter swimmers are unwilling to swim in River Bai . I dare make a bet . If he really dares to enter the water, I'll treat everyone to dinner," joked a ferry worker .
The boss of a ferry chuckled and said, "That's right . But if he really dares to enter the water and swim over, I'll be truly impressed by him . I'll ferry him for the trip back . However, from the looks of it, he will only end up feeding the fishes . Someone, prepare a life vest . We can't sit by and do nothing while watching him die if something untoward really happens to him . "
"Forget it, the winter waters of River Bai are biting cold . Even winter swimmers are unwilling to swim in River Bai . I dare make a bet . If he really dares to enter the water, I'll treat everyone to dinner," joked a ferry worker .
The boss of a ferry chuckled and said, "That's right . But if he really dares to enter the water and swim over, I'll be truly impressed by him . I'll ferry him for the trip back . However, from the looks of it, he will only end up feeding the fishes . Someone, prepare a life vest . We can't sit by and do nothing while watching him die if something untoward really happens to him . "
"That's right . If anything untoward were to happen to this monk, we would be partially at fault too . Treat it as doing some meritorious act . Sigh, but as Elder Du said, this monk is truly trouble! To think such a fellow wants to go to Baiyun Monastery . Hmph . "
"Alright, enough with the blabbering . With all that talk, I'm beginning to believe that he might really be committing suicide . Baiyun Monastery is the biggest monastery in Black Mountain City . Every year's Spring Welcoming Blessing Dharma Assembly is a grand event of Black Mountain City . Which Buddhist would not want to participate in it? If a person doesn't come despite receiving an invitation, the outcome . . . You can figure it out yourself . Probably the entire Black Mountain City will blacklist him . He can forget about doing anything in the future . The young monk might have realized this . If he really ends up committing suicide because of that, we won't escape the blame . Even if we aren't legally responsible for it, we wouldn't feel good either," said the ferry's boss in an extremely depressed manner .
"Brother Hei, what do we do? Should we go over and send him across the river?" asked the ferry worker .
"Bullshit! How can we not listen to Elder Du's instructions? Without Elder Du, how could we have bought a ferry and do business? Watch him . Save him only if he really tries to commit suicide . As long as he doesn't die, it's fine," Brother Hei, the captain, said .
The ferry workers waited for the signal after hearing that it was possible for the monk to commit suicide . Since the ferry workers were trying to rescue someone, the passengers did not urge them to continue the journey . All of them began exhorting the ferry workers to be careful .
At the same time, someone shouted at Fangzheng,
"Little Monk, don't commit suicide! There is no setback in the world that cannot be resolved . Just bear with it!"
"Little Monk, life is like being raped . If you can't fight it, just enjoy it!"
Therefore, Wu Ming went ahead and said, Zen Master Baiyun, according to what I know, Fangzheng is a rather arrogant person . Back when the calligraphers went up to his mountain, he barred their entry . He spurned them and even released a dog to bite them . Not long ago, This Penniless Monk even heard that he had no plans on participating in the Spring Welcoming Blessing Dharma Assembly . He thinks of us as fake monks that only scam people . And you are? Zen Master Baiyun did not show any anger . Instead, he looked warmly at Wu Ming . Wu Ming immediately said with a bow, This Penniless Monk is a disciple of Hongyan Monasterys Zen Master Hongyan, Wu Ming . Greetings, Zen Master Baiyun . I see, you are Abbot Hongyans esteemed disciple . Please forgive me, said Zen Master Baiyun . Just as Wu Ming was about to say something, a few people suddenly walked over . Leading them was Zen Master Hongyan . Zen Master Baiyun was vital to Baiyun Monastery, so he was the center of attention anywhere he went . How could Zen Master Hongyan not have seen Wu Ming suddenly approach him? He was afraid that Wu Ming was causing trouble, so he walked over with that in mind . And indeed, he heard some nasty words . Zen Master Hongyan frowned and asked sternly, Wu Ming, a monk doesnt lie . Is what you said true? When Wu Ming saw Zen Master Hongyan approach him and question him immediately as though he did not trust him, he immediately felt aggrieved . He thought to himself, Ive been following you all these years . Yet, you do not trust me? What am I to you? To think I am always taking Hongyan Monasterys interest into consideration and trying to raise its reputation . Hes indeed old . He has turned foolish . Wu Ming was enraged as he said, Its naturally true . This Penniless Monk has been a monk for more than ten years . How can This Penniless Monk lie? If thats the case, then its indeed inappropriate for us to wait . However, everything requires confirmation . Does anyone here have Abbot Fangzhengs contact information? asked Zen Master Baiyun loudly . However, who was Fangzheng? That question hung in everyones minds . As for One Finger Monastery, they had never even heard of it . When Zen Master Baiyun saw everyone shake their heads, he felt placed in a difficult position . Should he wait or not? At that moment, a monk with a dark complexion standing beside Zen Master Baiyun whispered, Senior Brother Abbot, we have already sent the invitations and the time was clearly stated . If he doesnt arrive at the appointed time, its not our fault . Karma exists in everything . He might have been held up, but that too is his karma . We cant let everyone wait for him, right? Zen Master Baiyun nodded slightly . After pondering for a moment, he said, Then- Heavens! Someone is crossing the river! someone standing at Village Viewing Cliff exclaimed . Following that, someone rebuked, Le Kong! What are you shouting about? A monk should remain composed even if Mt . Tai were to collapse . Let me take a look . Seriously, whats the big deal with a person crossing a river? My Buddha! Someone is really crossing the river! Everyone exchanged looks . What was going on? Thus, more people squeezed towards Village Viewing Cliffs edge and looked down . Then, there was a series of exclamations! It was most apparent in the volunteers that came as well as in the acolyte monks . They could not maintain their comportment due to a lack of a Buddhist heart . They had not changed their societal habits and as a result . F**k, whats happening? Holy sh*t . Abbot, quick look at Buddha! Am I dreaming? Let me give a slap to see if it hurts . Indeed, it doesnt hurt . Why did you slap me? Oh? I missed . No wonder it didnt hurt . . Zen Master Baiyun and Zen Master Hongyan exchanged looks . They could see the shock in each others eyes . Did a person crossing a river deserve such a stir? Therefore, the duo walked towards Village Viewing Cliff . However, there was someone even faster—Wu Ming! Wu Ming felt an ominous feeling when he heard that someone was crossing the river . He rushed to the edge of Village Viewing Cliff and looked down . Instantly, his eyes stared straight, nearly popping out his eyeballs . He looked completely flabbergasted . At the foot of the mountain, Elder Du was smoking his pipe and looking ahead without much regard for anything . From time to time, he would rebuke Hong Xiang so as to kill the boredom . Hong Xiang had no choice but to listen to his tirade and endure it by nodding . At that moment, Elder Du suddenly stood up . His pipe nearly dropped as he exclaimed with a look of disbelief, How is that possible? This . This . Hong Xiang traced Elder Dus gaze and was left dumbfounded as well . He too exclaimed, Is he still human? A few minutes earlier . The ferry workers were busying themselves on their ferries when they suddenly heard passengers cry out in shock . Whats that monk trying to do? Is he committing suicide? Thats right . Is he trying to kill himself? Is he committing suicide because he suffered some setback in life? When the ferry workers heard that, they looked up and were stunned . The black-clothed man from earlier cursed immediately, Isnt that the young monk, Fangzheng? This fellow is indeed trouble . He is trying to get into the water because we forbade him from boarding the ship? Forget it, the winter waters of River Bai are biting cold . Even winter swimmers are unwilling to swim in River Bai . I dare make a bet . If he really dares to enter the water, Ill treat everyone to dinner, joked a ferry worker . The boss of a ferry chuckled and said, Thats right . But if he really dares to enter the water and swim over, Ill be truly impressed by him . Ill ferry him for the trip back . However, from the looks of it, he will only end up feeding the fishes . Someone, prepare a life vest . We cant sit by and do nothing while watching him die if something untoward really happens to him . Thats right . If anything untoward were to happen to this monk, we would be partially at fault too . Treat it as doing some meritorious act . Sigh, but as Elder Du said, this monk is truly trouble! To think such a fellow wants to go to Baiyun Monastery . Hmph . Alright, enough with the blabbering . With all that talk, Im beginning to believe that he might really be committing suicide . Baiyun Monastery is the biggest monastery in Black Mountain City . Every years Spring Welcoming Blessing Dharma Assembly is a grand event of Black Mountain City . Which Buddhist would not want to participate in it? If a person doesnt come despite receiving an invitation, the outcome . You can figure it out yourself . Probably the entire Black Mountain City will blacklist him . He can forget about doing anything in the future . The young monk might have realized this . If he really ends up committing suicide because of that, we wont escape the blame . Even if we arent legally responsible for it, we wouldnt feel good either, said the ferrys boss in an extremely depressed manner . Brother Hei, what do we do? Should we go over and send him across the river? asked the ferry worker . Bullshit! How can we not listen to Elder Dus instructions? Without Elder Du, how could we have bought a ferry and do business? Watch him . Save him only if he really tries to commit suicide . As long as he doesnt die, its fine, Brother Hei, the captain, said . The ferry workers waited for the signal after hearing that it was possible for the monk to commit suicide . Since the ferry workers were trying to rescue someone, the passengers did not urge them to continue the journey . All of them began exhorting the ferry workers to be careful . At the same time, someone shouted at Fangzheng, Little Monk, dont commit suicide! There is no setback in the world that cannot be resolved . Just bear with it! Little Monk, life is like being raped . If you cant fight it, just enjoy it!