The Beautiful Boss's Personal Bodyguard
Chapter 530 - 529

Chapter 530: 529

A contradictory theory emerged in his mind.

This all happened so suddenly, perhaps only in an instant, with no time for the Great Zen Master to react. When two theories conflicted, the two individuals had already become strangers, just as unfamiliar as when they first met. After the master and disciple paid their final respects to the Buddha and offered the last incense, the two parted ways.

The Bodhi seed held in hand was not reclaimed by the Great Zen Master, nor was it returned by the disciple. The Great Zen Master knew that if he had asked for it, he could have gotten it back, but for someone at his level of cultivation, possessing Bodhi seeds made little difference. Rather than taking them back, it was better to leave them with the disciple to purify the trace of malice within him.

The Bodhi seed, having severed the master-disciple relationship, joined the Brahmins. Though under a different name, they were still two branches of Buddhism, sharing the same origin yet blossoming separately.

Without competing for fame or profit, simply practicing asceticism in silence, almost no one remembered there was a talented disciple in the temple, nor did people notice that the Great Zen Master, who used to appear frequently, had suddenly reduced his outings. Very few people could meet the Great Zen Master now.

Very few.

"Little brother, are you thinking about me?"

Interrupted in his thoughts, Ye Tian squatted in the corner and looked at the Bodhi Seeds in front of him, and had to admit, this person’s presence was formidable, though he couldn’t say how strong exactly, but he knew he wasn’t capable of defeating him.

Old man, I’ve said it before, I’d rather cling to life awkwardly than die honorably, I wouldn’t lose my life over your Buddha Bead Relics.

Forcing a strained smile, Ye Tian cheerfully said, "Long time no see, inevitably brings back some memories. A few days apart, and Master has become even more handsome."

The Bodhi seed asked, "Have you learned the Nine Yang and Nine Yin Technique from Master?"

Master? Ah, it seems my guess was right.

Though the Great Zen Master never mentioned his own matters to Ye Tian, every time Ye Tian pestered him about the Bodhi seed, the old man would keep his lips sealed, say nothing, just shake his head, then throw Ye Tian up the big tree to stay. If he couldn’t stay, he’d fall down, which was also quite refreshing to hear.

Yet, Ye Tian didn’t expect these two to be master and disciple.

To have taught such a formidable disciple, old man, I wonder if you are happy or worried, looking at your sorrowful old face, you must be worried.

"Master told me that my talent was too limited to learn such profound Cultivation Technique, so I could only learn some basic self-defense."

"You are too modest, junior brother."

By addressing Ye Tian as junior brother, the Bodhi seed drew the attention of several people nearby. At this critical moment, any alliance was an absolute advantage. Although individuals were strong, who here wasn’t formidable in their own right? A multitude of allies was damn suitable at this moment!

Ye Tian looked around and took over the conversation, "Master always said, within our sect, we should help each other and unite as one. I will also need my senior brother’s care."

People around became even surer that these two belonged together, also bringing up their sect. So, it’s just you guys who have partners, right?

Soon, those who were maintaining their distance began to talk in small groups, clearly about some cooperative actions later.

"As we are from the same sect, we should naturally help each other. When junior brother, you see our Master again, please send him my regards. The teachings of Master, I shall never forget, but please also remind him to take care of his health, otherwise, he might not appreciate the way I seek enlightenment."

"Proving Path? How do you prove yourself? What path are you proving?"

Ye Tian asked, feeling that the matter between this fellow and the Great Zen Master was not so simple, but why wouldn’t the Master tell him? That wasn’t his style. Based on his habitual approach, he would place all conceivable sins on this young man’s head, and emphatically urge, "You must avenge your teacher; that’s where your teacher’s happiness rests in his entire life."

People who read too much Sora Aoi manga all behave like this.

Hearing Ye Tian’s question, the Bodhi seed slightly smiled, relaxed and not as outwardly casual but inwardly tense as Ye Tian, "My path is naturally different from the Heavenly Dao, otherwise I wouldn’t have dropped a Bodhi seed at your feet."

"Everyone has a path, yet there is no path. Some people always want to guide others and solve their doubts, but their hearts are extremely empty, even lacking the courage to face themselves. To fill this emptiness, they can only use more external reverence to resolve it, yet it essentially does nothing to help themselves or others. But it is this perverse mentality that leads humanity’s path forward, using their mistakes to enlighten others. Don’t you think this is not only foolish but also quite shameless?"

The Bodhi seed continued with a smile, "I originally thought, Master was a wise man who could help me navigate this nearly inescapable deadlock. After two decades of devoted Zen Cultivation, I ultimately found that Master was still guiding my thoughts with his ideas, especially when I expressed differing opinions, he even suppressed me. I think, the ties of master and disciple are over, and it’s no big deal. My good junior brother, if it were you, would you make the same decision?"

Before Ye Tian could reply, the Bodhi seed continued speaking, "Many people, you can’t reason with them with grand principles, moving lips is what those old folks love to do most, satisfying their desire to teach others, and perhaps more soothing to watch the adoring eyes below them. Think about it, isn’t it disgusting? Haha, but that’s exactly what they are doing now. Many people, when they can’t change something, opt to compromise, and then opportunistically adapt, and better ones, choose to passively avoid the world; out of sight, out of mind. But not me, if I cannot puncture the sky, my heart will not be at peace. This Buddhist sect, is very hollow."

"You’re right, it’s damn hollow!"

Ye Tian blurted out, and the Bodhi seed was taken aback, then laughed.

Clearly, Ye Tian’s response was more unexpected, in the eyes of the Bodhi seed, all people except for himself were confused, their hearts following others, but this person was not himself, just someone else.