Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends
Chapter 440 - 397, Mile Loans

Chapter 440: Chapter 397, Mile Loans

Ksitigarbha asked hesitantly, "Teacher, the merit transformed from these Mystic Gold Coins must not be substantial, right?!"

"Not much, a single Merit Coin can be cast into a hundred Mystic Gold Coins."

Ksitigarbha’s eyes suddenly lit up, delighted he stood and bowed deeply, expressing his gratitude, "Thank you for the guidance, teacher."

Bai Jin stood up, patting Ksitigarbha on the shoulder, he said emotionally, "You are my disciple, naturally, I will help you. Strive for it! I will speak on your behalf to Lady Ping Xin, during this time you are permitted to come and go from the Underworld."

Ksitigarbha said moved, "Teacher, I really do not know how to thank you."

"Sigh~I do not wish for your thanks; seeing you become a Buddha, my heart is comforted. Go, strive! I will always support you." What bad intentions could I have? I just want to see my disciple succeed, a fatherly satisfaction!

Ksitigarbha saw Bai Jin off from the temple, watching as Bai Jin left the Underworld, Diting leisurely walked out nearby.

Ksitigarbha smiled and asked, "Diting, do you know about the Heaven and Earth Human Bank?"

Diting nodded and replied, "I know! It’s a new department set up by the Heavenly Court, it has caused quite a stir among the gods."

Ksitigarbha said with a smile, "Let’s go to the Heaven and Earth Human Bank."

Diting looked up at Ksitigarbha in astonishment, "Bodhisattva, how can you leave the Underworld?"

Ksitigarbha looked up into the sky and said slowly, "Because I have a responsible good teacher!"

After Bai Jin returned to the Heavenly Court, he instructed Gu Liang to extend the Heaven and Earth Human Bank to the Underworld and didn’t bother with other matters, not even asking about Ksitigarbha visiting the Human Bank to exchange coins, wanting to keep a low profile.

Days later at the Heavenly Court, Bai Jin arrived alone at the Heaven and Earth Human Bank, where Immortal Gods were coming and going; upon seeing Bai Jin, all showed a smiling face and bowed.

Bai Jin smiled and went upstairs, arriving at a secluded attic, he knocked on the door, knock, knock, knock~

A hoarse voice came from inside: "Buddha Light Shines on Three Thousand Realms!"

Bai Jin softly replied: "Taoism Unlimited Heavenly Transmission!"

The door creaked open slightly, Bai Jin pushed it open and immediately shut it behind him.

Turning around, he saw a big, fat monk dressed in robes sitting at the table.

Bai Jin walked over, sat in front of the large monk, and said with a smile, "Maitreya Buddha, what brings this sudden invitation to meet in such secrecy? Could it be something significant?"

"Sigh~" Maitreya Buddha sighed, speaking somberly, "Not to hide it from you, Emperor, but I am at a dead end!"

A trace of amusement flashed in Bai Jin’s eyes, he asked puzzledly, "Why is that so?"

Maitreya Buddha sighed again, saying, "Randeng Buddha and Duo Bao Tathagata are in conflict, with Buddhist Disciples taking sides. The future Buddha will surely emerge from one of them."

Bai Jin also sighed, speechlessly saying, "What is all this! You have bled for Buddhism, you have sweated for Buddhism, you have made unparalleled contributions.

The position of Buddha rightly belongs to you, yet first Randeng snatched your place, now there’s Duo Bao Tathagata appearing.

Sigh~ It’s ridiculous that the two Buddhas of Buddhism are outsiders!"

Bai Jin looked sincerely at Maitreya Buddha and said, "Junior brother, I truly feel it is unfair for you all."

Maitreya Buddha remained silent, his heart stirred by a wave of melancholy; Bai Jin’s words deeply resonated with him.

Bai Jin patted Maitreya Buddha’s shoulder and earnestly persuaded, "Junior brother, if you really aren’t happy in the West, why not come to the Heavenly Court! With a Flat Peach from your brother, you’ll have a peach pit to chew on."

Maitreya came back to his senses and said speechlessly, "Emperor, you jest."

Bai Jin laughed heartily and said, "Don’t mind it! I saw you were too gloomy, just a little joke especially for you."

"Senior brother, recently Ksitigarbha has been massively distributing coins in Buddhism, winning over many Buddhist Bodhisattva Arhats, creating a formidable influence. I wonder if senior brother is aware of it?"

Bai Jin thought for a moment and apologized, "Not to hide from junior brother, although the Heaven and Earth Human Bank was my idea, I’ve seldom interfered, as always Gu Liang has been handling it, perhaps I should ask Gu Liang about this."

"No need for the trouble, senior brother, it must be him exchanging at the Heaven and Earth Human Bank. Over the years, he really has accumulated a lot of Merit in the Netherworld Yin Mountain."

Bai Jin curiously asked, "Does using coins to win over Buddhist disciples really work?"

Maitreya nodded and said with a hint of bitterness, "It really is quite effective!"

His eyes showed envy as he said, "Now, when Womb of the Earth Bodhisattva travels, he is supported by thousands of Buddhist disciples who respond at his beck and call, almost becoming the third major power alongside Randeng Buddha and Duo Bao Buddha."

Bai Jin, firmly righteous, said, "How long can buying influence with money last, junior brother? We should win people over with Buddhist principles!"

"Senior brother, we need to use money to draw them into the hall, so they can listen to my Buddhist teachings. Please help me, senior brother."

"What help do you need from me, junior brother?"

Maitreya Buddha hesitated a little, somewhat embarrassed, "Previously, during Kong Xuan’s grand wedding, you mentioned if I needed, you could lend some coins, may I know what it means?"

Bai Jin’s heart stirred, seeing an opportunity, feigned difficulty, "Not to hide from junior brother, this loan is supposed to be a new business plan for the bank.

In simple terms, the bank will give you the money upfront and later, after a specific period, you will need to return it with interest, the rate depending on the loan period. But this business hasn’t launched yet!"

Maitreya Buddha’s eyes lit up, exactly what I urgently needed! If I could secure the Buddha’s position with a loan, what does a little interest matter?

Maitreya Buddha immediately stood up, bowed respectfully, and hurriedly said, "Dear senior brother, please help me, I would be eternally grateful."

Bai Jin thought for a moment, sighed and said, "Ah, who else could it be but you, my junior brother! Among Buddhist disciples, you and I are the closest, and I see the greatest potential in you. Well, I will speak to Gu Liang about this loan matter."

Maitreya stood up, moved, and said, "Thanks, senior brother!

Senior brother, if one day I achieve the Buddha’s position, I will surely join hands with the East for prolonged prosperity."

Bai Jin raised his thumb, praising, "That’s what I admire about you."

Maitreya hesitated, respectfully asking, "Dear senior brother, when can this loan be processed?"

Bai Jin, smiling broadly, responded, "Brother, you are in a hurry, aren’t you? Even the loan has a process, the loan requires collateral."

"What is collateral?"

"If you take a loan from the bank and then default, wouldn’t the bank make a loss?"

Maitreya replied with upstanding righteousness, "Would I be someone who doesn’t care about honor?"

"I naturally trust junior brother, but the rule cannot be ignored, just provide something as collateral, and I will handle it for you."

Maitreya thought for a moment, extended his hand, a flash of light appeared in his palm, and a Golden Cymbal revealed itself, "This is my Magic Treasure Golden Cymbal, may it serve as collateral?"