The Beautiful Boss's Personal Bodyguard -
Chapter 531 - 530
Chapter 531: 530
If it was just that, Bodhi wouldn’t have left. What he thought of were those All Gods and Buddhas exalted to the skies by people, saying things like "all is void," but in reality, they were still after the offerings from the masses.
"Do you understand what I’m saying?"
Ye Tian was cursing up a storm when he heard Bodhi’s question and simply shook his head, "I don’t understand. I just got annoyed watching those old guys preaching and chanting Buddha’s name. It’s just a volume of scriptures; do they really think Buddha is hidden inside? If that were the case, there’d be no need for any Buddha Path cultivation! Might as well boil the scroll in a pot and eat it for a more direct and clean resolution!"
Ye Tian’s mouth was never starved for crooked reasoning—lacking grand principles, but never short on petty ones!
"Heh heh, you’re quite forthright. Though you’re not as smooth-talking as those old men, you are at least less hideous than they are."
"Can we not fight then?" Ye Tian asked inappropriately, only to be disappointed by the other party’s direct shake of the head, feeling slightly frustrated.
Just then, the doors to the courtyard were pushed open. Indeed, as the little monk had said, among the arrivals was that old monk, and as for the rest, Ye Tian recognized some and didn’t recognize others. Those he knew included the Esoteric Master and the other two Masters—one wearing a skull necklace and the other clad in black armor. The Esoteric Master still hunched her back, appearing even more decrepit, her back, however, likely concealed countless sorrows and burdens.
Ye Tian stepped forward to support the Esoteric Master by the arm, bringing his head close, "Boss, what’s actually going on here, a free-for-all?"
"Shut up!"
The Esoteric Master was rarely angry, and although her voice wasn’t loud, her anger was palpable. Ye Tian was taken aback, then let go of the arm he was holding, and on purpose stretched out his foot to trip her, but she dodged and glanced back at Ye Tian, who had his hands in his sleeves, looking up at the sky, pretending to be unconcerned.
The Esoteric Master was quite annoyed in her heart, but Bodhi, observing from the side, found himself increasingly interested in this fellow.
Perhaps, his junior brother really wasn’t just an ordinary person.
Everyone seemed to have arrived. The courtyard, already not very spacious, suddenly felt even more crowded. Each Master Level figure seemed to maintain a masterful demeanor, unwilling to stand too close to others, always keeping a certain distance, further increasing the congestion. Ye Tian, unabashed and thick-skinned, didn’t care about anything and directly jumped up to sit on the wall, looking down at the group of Buddhist masters with great satisfaction.
The people seemed to harbor grudges against each other, unable to stand the sight of one another, a stark contrast to the politeness they had shown during the scripture debates, like they were complete strangers who had never met before. Ye Tian looked around; no one paid him any mind, except Bodhi, who had made trouble with the Great Zen Master, was grinning at him, looking as harmless as could be. Ye Tian suddenly felt anxious and protectively hugged his shoulders, thinking that this guy must have some ill intentions towards him—even if I’m handsome, that’s no reason for this!
The silence in the courtyard continued for a while. As Ye Tian was getting restless inside, a person came out from the thatched hut, his golden Kasaya grabbing everyone’s attention, his expression solemn and serene—it was the Great Zen Master. Ye Tian immediately felt that things were taking a turn for the worse and wanted to say something but couldn’t think of anything appropriate. As for the others, they didn’t care much about who he was; their primary concern wasn’t him, but what he held in his hands—the brocade box.
Inside were the Buddha Beads and the Shariputra.
In the past, the presence of three Dharma Protector Masters from the Brahmin kept anyone from taking these two items away. Now that the three Masters have left, there is no longer any need to worry. The greed in these people’s hearts has ultimately not been purified by the Buddha Heart. They still think about how they can seize such a great opportunity to take away the Buddha Bead Relics for Cultivation. Perhaps some of them have already thought of a strategy, but as for whether this strategy is appropriate or goes against their own Buddha Path, that can be discussed later.
Benefits come first; everything else can be discussed afterwards.
No longer casual and unserious as before, today’s old Zen Master truly deserves the title of Zen Master, with every move he makes exuding no less presence than that of the old Monk holding the Nine Dragon Zen Staff. If it weren’t for wasting time performing tricks with Ye Tian over the past few days, he could have improved his cultivation further.
One can be carefree in front of intimates; in the presence of outsiders, one must exercise restraint.
Although the old Zen Master is wholeheartedly devoted to Buddhism, he handles worldly etiquette with precise appropriateness.
"Venerable guests have traveled far to come here; this humble Monk has failed to welcome you from a distance, my apologies, my apologies."
With his left hand supporting the embroidered box and his right hand raised to his chest, he bows respectfully, prompting those around to change their previously indifferent expressions and return the gesture. The atmosphere improves instantly, with only Ye Tian remaining seated nonchalantly on the wall until the Esoteric Master gives him a stern look. Only then does Ye Tian obediently walk into the courtyard, no longer acting mischievously, but also no longer looking at the Great Zen Master standing in the middle of the courtyard. Accustomed to the Great Zen Master’s sleazy appearance while holding a Forbidden Book, he really couldn’t stand this dignified posture for a moment.
Bodhi is the only one sitting in the midst of the crowd, still on the same cushion, in the same spot, but no one dares to tell him to stand up. Among the three jewels of the Brahmin, which one is easy to bully? Without some trump card ability, who would dare to guard the Buddha Beads and Shariputra here? Ridiculous! Since ancient times, bears climbing trees and mountains and heroes wielding swords to the ends of the earth could be bullied at will, but for the latter, unless you are mightier, the only option is to shut up obediently.
Bodhi has the Bodhi seeds from the Divine Tree in his hand, seven in total, each capable of earth-shattering power with a mere toss. Who would bother to provoke this harbinger of misfortune?
"Zen Master Ku Rong, I trust you’ve been well," the Great Zen Master greeted the old Monk with a smile.
It seems the two are not meeting for the first time, and Ye Tian breathes a sigh of relief in his heart. With this, if a fight really breaks out later, there’s no need to be afraid of fighting to the death.
"You old man, still alive after so many years."
Ye Tian feels a chill in his heart. What’s this? Are they not friends but enemies?
The Great Zen Master didn’t speak but gently shook his head and then turned to look at another person, the man with the sullen face and side-whiskers that Ye Tian had seen on stage.
"The State Preceptor’s presence here is truly a fortune for our Buddhist community. However, I am puzzled as to why the State Preceptor has chosen to come in disguise. Are you perhaps worried that our Buddhist community will not treat you with enough courtesy?"
State Preceptor? Goodness gracious, could it be...
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