Chapter 762: 762
Fangzheng was in a dilemma . He needed incense money to upgrade his divine powers . More people meant more incense offerings, and with more incense offerings, the wishes that came with them would naturally bring benefits . Besides, the more people came, the more he could help, and the more merit he could earn . But here came the question; would it be too chaotic if too many people came to the mountain? Although Fangzheng desired to leave the mountain, he didn’t wish to enter a rowdy market every time he went down! He ultimately preferred peace and tranquility, and having some space for himself .
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“Sigh, why think so much? Even if I don’t help with the tourism plan, I’ll still have to think of means to pull crowds here to gain more incense offerings . There will be disputes once there are many people, but if there are few people, won’t that force me to stay a monk for the rest of my life? At the most, I can just do a limited opening up then! The doors will be opened at daybreak and closed at sunset . Entry to the mountain will be barred after daylight! Whatever! My monastery is so efficacious, so do I need to be afraid if they come? Yes, I’ll do that!” With this in mind, Fangzheng said, “This Penniless Monk can cooperate with the government, but This Penniless Monk has a condition . ”
“What condition?” County Head Qi asked .
“The rules on the mountain will be decided by This Penniless Monk . Of course, the visitors will not be scammed or anything . ”
County Head Qi nodded . “As long as it’s reasonable and legal, I’ll definitely not interfere . ”
Fangzheng first raised the time regulations and when County Head Qi heard that, he was stunned . He looked at Fangzheng and smiled . “Abbot Fangzheng, you are afraid that it will be troublesome if there’s too many people, right?”
Fangzheng smiled in embarrassment . He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but his apprehensions were mostly there because he was lazy!
After sending County Head Qi away, the weight on Fangzheng’s chest was finally gone . Before the discussion, he was afraid that the government would raise all sorts of random clauses, putting him in a tough spot . But now, having had this discussion, he felt relieved . County Head Qi was quite an amiable person .
Since he had given him a favor, Fangzheng naturally needed to reciprocate . Therefore, he also planned on taking the opportunity to raise One Finger Monastery’s reputation .
Not long after County Head Qi left, Fangzheng received Wang Yougui’s phone call . Clearly, he had heard the news and was delighted . He kept exclaiming how One Finger Village was about to soar and rise up .
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Fangzheng chuckled and listened until Wang Yougui hung up .
Fangzheng dug his ears and mumbled . “Do old people like to talk that much? Patron Tan is still better . At least he doesn’t care about anything and doesn’t come to chat with me . ”
The moment he said that, his phone rang again . It was none other than Tan Juguo!
By the time he could put down the phone, an hour had passed .
Fangzheng sat there, tears streaming down his eyes as he looked down at his cell phone . Finally, he slapped his mouth . “Jinx!”
That day, One Finger Village turned really lively . Meanwhile, One Finger Village’s carving school which Jing Yulong had sponsored began construction . It was located east of the village, near a road and far from Mt . One Finger . This also prevented the school’s bustle and the noise during the construction work from disturbing One Finger Monastery’s silence .
At the same time, the materials Li Xueying ordered to build the Guan Yin Hall arrived . However, it was only a single tree . Although Fangzheng didn’t know much about wood, he could tell that it wasn’t cheap! Even a tiny branch felt heavy, and the wood construction was extremely dense and tight . And the thickness of the tree was almost two meters . Its circumference had the arm span of two to three people!
Fangzheng hurriedly checked on the Internet and when he saw the price, he faltered . He sent Li Xueying a message: “Patron, the wood has arrived . Are you sure you didn’t rob a bank?”
In response, Li Xueying said: “I do wish to rob a bank, but my skill is lacking . It was given to me by a friend from Southeast Asia . He’s a Buddhist and a very devout one at that . When he heard about you and saw your acting as an accomplished monk, he was very interested, so he donated such a huge tree . He also said that he would visit you when the opportunity arises . ”
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Fangzheng grinned . Interested in him? As the wind blew, Fangzheng subconsciously trembled . However, he replied: “My doors are always open to him . Heh heh . ”
Li Xueying said: “There are still some more materials that are being shipped over . They are all quite troublesome and since it’s almost winter, the craftsmen likely can’t start work . Sigh . If I had known that it would be so troublesome, I would have started earlier . ”
Fangzheng nodded his head rapidly, thinking, “If you had started earlier, the Guan Yin Hall would be built by now . ” But despite his thoughts, he still sent the following message: “It’s fine . There’s no rush . ”
After a few more exchanges, their conversation came to an end .
The day passed just like that .
The next day, Fangzheng woke up early and when he pushed open the door, he was met with a cold breeze . Fangzheng subconsciously trembled and took a deep breath . Cold air entered his lungs and chilled him from the inside out .
Fangzheng touched his cell phone and took a look . Clicking his tongue, he said, “It’s no wonder it’s so cold . It is already winter . ”
“Hiss . ” The sound of someone drawing a cold breath was heard . Lone Wolf had crawled out from his kennel and was taking deep gasps before exhaling . Mist spewed out like the exhaust from a motorcycle, just that it was white instead of black .
Lone Wolf trembled and commented . “Why did it suddenly become cold?”
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However, he had lots of fur and a thick hide . All he did was tremble a bit before he adapted to it and was fine .
Fangzheng said, “It’s Lidong . From today, it’s officially winter . A cold draft from the north blew over today, so it’s naturally cold . ”
“Master, what’s Lidong? Is it some kind of festival again?” Monkey walked out of the kitchen and asked .
Fangzheng smiled . “Yes, it’s indeed a festival . ”
“Master, if it’s a festival, does that mean there is good food to eat?” Squirrel climbed up the wall, and his eyes looked wickedly bright .
Fangzheng berated him in good humor . “You little guy, all you know is to eat . ”
“Hehe, Master, don’t beat about the bush . Is there?” Squirrel looked at Fangzheng with a look of anticipation .
Fangzheng shot a glance at the equally expectant Lone Wolf and Monkey, as well as at Red Boy, who had furtively peeped his head out . He nodded . “If your luck is good . Lidong is a huge festival, so there is naturally good food to eat . ”
“Haha! I knew it . In the past, during this time, all of us had lots of good food to eat . Humans are about the same as us,” Squirrel threw his tail in joy as he jumped onto Fangzheng’s shoulder and said smugly .
“Squirrels are squirrels, and humans are humans . How can they be the same? At the very least, I’ve never heard of squirrels releasing fireworks during New Year’s,” Lone Wolf said with a smirk .
Squirrel glared at him . “We don’t release fireworks, but we eat! Don’t you eat?”
Lone Wolf was taken aback and said in surprise, “Hehe, that’s true . In the past during this period, we would also be voraciously eating…”
Monkey said, “Us too . ”
Red Boy was curious . “Master, why is that so? Do all of you share the same mother?”
Fangzheng smacked him . What the hell was this brat saying?
Fangzheng thought for a moment before he asked, “Do you still remember the ancient phrase regarding Cold Dew I told you before?”