Chapter Two: When waking, there is tea; when hungry, there is rice. Walking, one watches the flowing water; sitting, one observes the clouds

The Moon Goddess took the razor from Zhen Yan's hand, walked up to Yang Heng, and replied: "Shaving."

Song Yangshi briefly recounted how Yang Beichu sought out his spouse, and how Yang Nantai was captured and taken back to the Demon Palace of Miezhao in order to rescue them and their child.

Zhen Yan忍住笑翻译道: "Senior Brother Zhen said, he cannot speak, but he enjoys listening to you speak"

After Zhen Zhan left, he wandered aimlessly around the room and then walked outside.

The Moonlight Divine Nun was also at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and lightly scolded, "What nonsense is this? How can one seek amusement by using one's own Dharma name?"

Zhen Zhan smiled and made a series of hand gestures. Yang Heng took a long time to figure it out, realizing that he was indicating he was going to work and suggested that Yang Heng rest in the room for a while. He would come to call him when it was time for lunch

Yang Heng was eloquent and had never been afraid of debating with others since childhood. Without a moment's hesitation, he said: "Of course it's not good, otherwise why would my mother want to return to secular life and marry my father?"

Reflecting on Ming Tan's entrustment, she silently pondered: "Although this child is born of Ming Tan, he ultimately carries half of his bloodline from that demon Yang Nantai. If he is not strictly disciplined, who can guarantee that the demonic nature hidden within him will gradually manifest in the coming years, turning him into a little demon star? Sister Ming Tan's journey to destroy the Demon Palace is fraught with peril, with a high probability of misfortune. If she truly encounters an unforeseen event, then the heavy responsibility of nurturing the true source will fall squarely on my shoulders."

She feared that Yang Heng would be relentless and verbose, so she even omitted the formalities of apprenticeship, instead selecting some of the essential precepts of Buddhism and the rules of the Yunyan Sect to impart as guidance

In contemplation, Zhen Chan led him into a small room, which was furnished quite simply. The most prominent feature was a row of communal bedding against the wall, with the quilts neatly stacked in a square and orderly manner.

Mingyue Shinni said: "Isn't it good to become a monk? Your mother was once a nun at Xuedou Monastery."

The Moonlight Divine Nun watched Yang Heng leave the Buddhist hall, yet her mind could not settle into tranquility. She first recalled the conversation she had with Ming Tan the previous night, then thought of Yang Heng's various behaviors since coming to the mountain, and subsequently considered the child's father and uncle.

Yang Hengdao: "Then you go ahead and be busy, I can take care of myself."

Song Yang shook her head and said: "The sins I have committed in this life cannot be cleansed. Yang Nantai is suffering because of me, and I cannot abandon him. Moreover, I have my own means to rescue him. Senior sister, I only ask you whether you are willing to accept Ah Heng"

The monk with a true nature, his face darkened and flushed with embarrassment and anger, said: "This is the Dharma name bestowed upon me by my master, what is there to laugh about?"

The Moon Goddess has calmed down from her initial excitement and, glancing at the empty courtyard, said: "Come in quickly."

Yang Heng immediately took a liking to the young monk and said with a smile, "Alright, from now on, let us keep each other company more often"

Yang Heng exclaimed angrily: "Who asked you to teach me? You can't even defeat Yang Beichu; following you to learn for a hundred years would be useless!"

Fortunately, the Moon Goddess's agility was swift, and she hurriedly caught Yang Heng's hand from behind, saying, "Do you still wish to escape?"

She had no choice but to say in a low voice: "You do not listen to my words, do you not even listen to Sister Ming Tan's words?"

Zhen Yan advised: "Junior brother, from now on, if you are to reside permanently at the Fa Rong Temple, it is best not to provoke Senior Brother Zhen Cai. In fact, although he is somewhat strict on ordinary days, he has a good heart."

Song Yang shook his head and said, "What I require from you is not this"

Zhen Chan pointed at Yang Heng, then pointed at himself, and finally pointed outside, extending three fingers.

The Moon Goddess gazed at Yang Heng for a moment, then exhaled softly and said: "Junior Sister, is he your child?"

The Moonlight Divine Nun felt a pang of sadness in her heart and gently said, "Do not call out; I will tell you the message that Ming Tan Junior Sister left for you."

Yang Heng, feeling indignant and dissatisfied, said: "Alright, I couldn't wish for anything more! Old nun, if you have the guts, then go ahead and do as you say!"

The Moonlight Goddess hurriedly helped Song Yang to his feet and said: "Do not be like this. Although you have broken the vow of chastity, it was done out of necessity. Moreover, you were captured by that demon in order to save me. Tomorrow morning, I will go to see Brother Mingjing and request leniency, and I will also take in that child."

Gazing at his own head of jet-black hair, which was tousled and scattered, Yang Heng was filled with extreme hatred towards the Mingyue Shennü, and he shouted furiously: "Old nun, stop it at once, or I will not let this matter rest with you!"

Mingyue Shennie said softly: "Child, do you want to wake everyone in Xuedou An?"

Not yet finished, Yang Heng has already fainted from laughter, gasping as he said: "Your master is truly a genius. It is a pity he is not in the temple right now; otherwise, I would really want to meet him immediately"

Yang Heng was taken aback and stopped scolding her, asking: "Master, what do you need the razor for?"

Song Yang said: "This is a sin I have committed myself, and I should bear it alone; I cannot blame others. However, the child is innocent, and I ask my senior sister to show compassion and take him as a lay disciple."

The Moonlight Divine Nun swiftly blocked his path, reaching out to cover Yang Heng's mouth and said, "Silence!"

Yang Heng mumbled something indistinctly, and Mingyue Shennie released his acupoint, asking, "Have you come to an understanding?"

She looked excited, examining Song Yang repeatedly from head to toe, seemingly unable to believe that the woman before her, with hair like clouds, was her long-lost junior sister from ten years ago. She trembled as she spoke: "Ming Tan, is it really you"

Zhen Yan exclaimed, "Master Mingdeng has gone out traveling again this morning. What should we do now?"

Song Yang's voice trembled slightly as she replied: "It is I, Senior Sister Mingyue!"

Three people entered the room. The Divine Nun of the Bright Moon closed the door and asked, "Junior Sister, how have you been these past years?"

Suddenly, a voice like a thunderous bell came from the mountain gate, shouting: "True Zen, who is making such a commotion outside the temple?"

The next morning, the Divine Nun Mingyue woke Yang Heng, asking him to perform the apprenticeship ceremony. However, Yang Heng refused vehemently, repeatedly calling her "old nun" and "stinky master," insisting on going down the mountain to find his mother

Song Yang and Mingyue Shenni arrived at the back hall. Before the other could speak, they suddenly knelt down and called out softly: "Senior Sister!"

Zhen Yan let out a soft exclamation of disbelief, finding it hard to believe that someone would dare to speak to their master in such a manner. He hurriedly picked up the copper basin and went outside the meditation room to fetch water.

Unexpectedly, as she turned around, Yang Heng swiftly leaped to the door, reaching out to open it and escape from the Buddhist hall

When her thoughts touched upon Yang Beichu, the terrifying and unbearable experience from ten years ago involuntarily surfaced in her mind. Like a nightmare, that past tormented and entangled her for a full decade, often waking her from sleep, leaving her to sit in cold sweat until dawn.

After walking five or six li, the two arrived outside the Faron Temple. This temple consists of only one main hall, its scale far inferior to that of the Xuedou Monastery, and it is nestled within a large peach blossom grove, with no pilgrims in sight.

Yang Heng was unwilling to listen, struggling desperately and saying: "Let me go, let me go, I want to find my mother"

What? Yang Heng grabbed the prayer beads, leaped up from the ground, and rushed towards the door, shouting: "Mom—"

Zhen Zhan was so frightened that her little face turned pale, and she hurriedly made a quiet gesture towards Yang Heng, clearly afraid of being overheard by the Zen monk.

Yang Heng exclaimed angrily: "You are not my parents, so what right do you have to control me? Quickly lift my restrictions!"

Zhen Cai let out a sound of discontent and said, "Very well, Zhen Chan, take Junior Brother Zhen Yuan to your room to rest." She then turned and walked away first

However, the Moonlight Divine Nun is ultimately a high monk of the Buddhist sect; how could she stoop to the level of an eight or nine-year-old child? Suppressing her anger, she said: "If you descend the mountain now and when Sister Ming Tan returns, your whereabouts are unknown, what shall we do?"

Yang Heng walked into the temple and found that not only were there no worshippers, but also very few monks. Compared to the bustling scene at Xuedou Monastery, this place was undoubtedly much more desolate and shabby. He couldn't help but feel relieved, saying: "No wonder Zhen Cai has such a bad temper. Other temples are thriving with incense and hundreds of monks, while the one he manages is a run-down little temple where not even a bird lays eggs or a rooster crows. He can only shout a couple of times at the little monk Zhen Chan to assert his authority. Hmph, he better not provoke me, or I will make sure he can't save face."

The Moonlight Divine Nun did not insist, and said: "All disciples of our sect are ranked according to 'Kongming Zhenhui'. From now on, your Dharma name will be 'Zhenyuan', and you must no longer call me 'Shitai'. You should address me and *Tu* *Shu* as 'Shifu' instead"

This struck at the sore spot of the Moon Goddess, and she could no longer endure it as she exclaimed: "If it cannot be done in one hundred years, then let it be two hundred years! In any case, without my permission, you are not allowed to go anywhere!"

Yang Hengxin said, "This master title is self-appointed; I never agreed to it." He then lazily bowed slightly to the Moonlight Goddess, deliberately elongating his tone, saying, "Yes, Master—"

The Moonlight Divine Nun, unable to contain her anger, said: "Since ancient times, it has only been the disciples who seek their masters; how can there be a master seeking a disciple? How many people wish to pay their respects at the feet of this poor nun, yet are unable to do so? You are so ignorant! Were it not for the sake of Sister Ming Tan, I would send you down Emei right now, to preserve your six roots in purity"

Song Yang smiled calmly and said, "I am going to save Yang Nantai; even if it means death, I want to die alongside him"

Zhen Yan no longer smiled and replied: "This is Senior Brother Zhen Cai. Currently, Master Ming Deng is in charge of the affairs of the Fa Rong Temple."

The Moon Goddess did not understand the way: "Then why did you come to Emei at night to see me, what was your purpose?"

Two people bid farewell outside the temple, and Zhen Chan led Yang Heng through the entrance, circling around the main hall to arrive in front of a row of tiled houses

Song Yang said without hesitation: "No, others must not know the child's background. I am also afraid he might suffer elsewhere; only you, Senior Sister, and I can be trusted."

Zhen Yan first went to knock on the door, and after waiting for quite a while, the temple gate slowly opened. A young novice monk, about the same age as Yang Heng, came out and greeted Zhen Yan with a gesture of respect.

After much contemplation, I gradually made up my mind and said: "Very well, I shall not rush to impart the supreme teachings of the Yunyan Sect to this child. Instead, I will first seek to guide him towards goodness through Buddhist teachings. Once he reaches adulthood and his resolve is firm, and after he has dispelled the demons within his heart, it will not be too late to pass on the techniques to him. Only in this way can I honor the trust placed in me by my junior sister Ming Tan."

Yang Heng was momentarily taken aback and exclaimed, "Whose hair are you shaving?" Upon seeing the Moonlight Divine Nun approaching him with a razor, he was so frightened that he jumped up and shouted, "I don't want to become a monk, I don't want to shave my head!"

Song Yang felt a pang in her nose as she carried her son into the temple, walking straight to a tranquil Buddhist hall. Through the paper windows, the dim yellow light illuminated the interior, and a figure was cast on the door, accompanied by the crisp and ethereal sound of a wooden fish.

Bang! Yang Heng flicked his hand and overturned the basin of clear water that Zhen Yan had brought, angrily saying: "You shaved your head and feel uncomfortable about it, yet you want me to shave my hair too"

The Divine Nun of the Bright Moon frowned and said: "Yang Nantai is the enemy of the righteous path, a heinous villain beyond redemption. How could I possibly go to save him?"

The door of the Buddhist hall suddenly swung open, revealing a nun dressed in black robes, approximately in her early fifties, who had not yet put down the wooden mallet in her hand.

Yang Heng, upon hearing her insult his father, became furious and exclaimed: "Old nun, you are not allowed to insult my father!"

Song Yang said: "I cannot seek help from others, so I can only rely on you, Senior Sister. This matter is known to you and me, and it will not be spread further"

The Moonlight Divine Nun listened while softly chanting the Buddha's name: "Well done, well done, junior sister, you have suffered."

Zhen Yan agreed and led Yang Heng outside. Yang Heng remained silent, having already made up his mind. He was just waiting for his mother to come and pick him up, after which he would leave Emei immediately, refusing to engage any further with this tedious and rigid old nun.

Zhen Zhen gestured with both hands a few times, and Zhen Yan said: "Hmm, he has arranged for you to receive Junior Brother Zhen Yuan, that is excellent."

Mingyue Shennie said: "You cannot afford to endure this little hardship; it is better to give up the thought of saving your father as soon as possible! You have good talent and a solid foundation. As long as you are willing to put in the effort, I guarantee that in no more than ten years, you will achieve great success in your craft. Good child, be obedient!"

Yang Hengxin expressed with sympathy: "It is truly pitiful. For me, to remain silent for half an hour is even more difficult than facing execution"

The Moon Goddess was momentarily taken aback, unsure of how to refute this, and could only say: "You are merely a lay disciple and need not be a monk. However, if you are to spend your days coming and going from the temple, it would be more appropriate to have your head shaved."

Thinking of this, he quickly slapped his own ears lightly twice and scolded, "Pah, pah, pah, what nonsense are you thinking, you little brat, just picking up inauspicious words. Mother will definitely come back; if she dares to go to the Eastern Kunlun to save my father, it must be something she is confident about. Perhaps in a few days, our family will be reunited again"

This statement is more effective than any miraculous remedy, Yang Heng glared at Mingyue Shennie, breathing heavily and said: "Alright, you speak!"

While speaking, he secretly repented in his heart: "Amitabha, may the Buddha forgive the disciple for deceiving this child. Alas, what kind of place is the Demon Palace of Extinction? Even if he diligently cultivates for thirty years, he may not succeed!"

After waiting for a long time, Yang Heng saw the Moon Goddess walking out alone from the back hall. Sensing that something was amiss, he immediately asked, "Master, where is my mother?"

Suddenly, the sound of the wooden fish in the temple came to an abrupt halt, and a middle-aged nun's voice inquired, "Who is outside?"

The Moonlight Divine Nun said with a bitter smile: "Sister Ming Tan, you have presented me with quite a significant dilemma."

Ah, the new lay disciple accepted by Master Mingyue has arrived, let me take a look. As he spoke, a stout young monk walked out from the door, his size nearly comparable to that of three Yang Hengs.

Yang Heng was taken aback and thought to himself: "What the old nun said is not without truth." Thus, he held his head high and remained silent

Song Yang nodded with tears in her eyes and said, "Senior sister, I have returned"

Zhen Yan replied: "Senior Brother Zhen Chan, I have brought Junior Brother Zhen Yuan to stay at Fa Rong Temple. This matter has already been discussed with Master and Uncle Ming Deng. Is Uncle Ming Deng in the temple?"

Yang Hengzheng felt somewhat disheartened by the loud shout of the stout monk, and asked Zhenyan, "Who is he?"

Yang Heng patiently listened until the end, then with a quick glance said: "But how can I sleep in this place? Please help me find a pillow."

The Moon Goddess, fearing that he would awaken the nuns in the temple, pointed a finger to seal Yang Heng's mute acupoint and said, "You have truly disappointed me!"

Yang Heng couldn't help but chuckle when he heard Zhen Yan address the little novice monk by his Dharma name, thinking to himself: "This little monk and I are indeed kindred spirits. I am called 'Zhen Yuan', and he is called 'Zhen Can', a pair perfectly made by heaven and earth"

The Moon Goddess observed the resolute expression of the Song Yang family and realized that further persuasion would be futile. She sighed and said: "But Ah Heng is a boy, how can this poor nun take him as a disciple? Moreover, he is the grandson of Yang Weiyan; once this news leaks, it will bring considerable trouble to the Yunyan Sect."

The Moon Goddess's expression darkened as she said: "You have already taken me as your master, how can you not even address your master?"

The Moon Goddess pressed down on Yang Heng's arm without further ado, her strength rendering him unable to move. With her other hand, she picked up a razor and softly recited a scripture, saying: "When all three thousand strands of troubles have fallen away, to be free of worries and joys is true blessing"

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Yang Heng looked around and asked, "How many people are supposed to sleep in this room?"

Yang Heng gazed at his own bald, round head in the copper basin, and could not help but feel a surge of sorrow. Gritting his teeth, he declared: "I won't wash it!"

Zhen Chan pointed to the outermost position of the mat, indicating to Yang Heng that he would sleep here every night from now on

Yang Heng rolled his eyes and gazed up at the sky, humming and chuckling, unaware of how much he had actually absorbed.

In fact, he held no significant animosity towards Mingyue Shennie in his heart; it was merely that she scolded him with a stern face, preventing him from searching for his mother, and even insulted his father, which made him quite angry. Unable to contain himself, he shouted back, hoping to provoke this old nun into a fit of rage that would lead her to expel him from the mountain.

The Moonlight Divine Nun winced in pain and secretly sighed, "This child still possesses some of the demonic nature of Yang Nantai. In the future, he must undergo more rigorous training to live up to the trust placed in him by Junior Sister Ming Tan"

Yang Heng understood and asked, "Oh, there are a total of three people, right? Who is the other one? It can't be a real novice."

The Moonlight Nun relayed the words of the Song Yang family and then said: "Today, the sky is already dark; you may rest here in the Buddhist hall. Tomorrow, after I take you as a lay disciple, I will arrange for your accommodation elsewhere. However, you must remember, no matter who you are facing, you must not reveal your identity, or it will bring about the danger of losing your life"

Upon hearing this sound, Zhen Zhan shrank back like a mouse confronted by a cat, turning around to gesture towards the door.

It is quite easy to finish the apprenticeship at https://wwwhetushucom.com. The Moonlight Divine Nun has been so exhausted by Yang Heng that she feels dizzy. Noticing that the time is getting late, she says: "Zhenyuan, you are a man and should not stay in the temple. I have already arranged with Brother Mingdeng from the Faron Temple for you to stay there. Starting tomorrow afternoon, I will go to the temple every day to teach you the arts."

Yang Heng was immediately infuriated and shouted, "Mom, you lied to me. Didn't we agree to go together?" However, his mouth was tightly covered by the Moonlight Goddess, rendering him unable to utter a sound.

The Moon Goddess furrowed her brow and thought, "This child is truly troublesome." Seeing that her cushion was still there, she walked over to retrieve it

Song Yang did not respond, but handed a Buddhist scripture used for the evening lesson by Master Mingyue to Yang Hengdao, saying: "Ah Heng, you can read here for a while. I have something to discuss with Master Mingyue inside."

Yang Hengyu, still seething with anger, thought to himself: "This could not be more perfect. If I have to listen to this old nun recite scriptures and discuss Zen every day, wouldn't that be utterly torturous? I can only hope that the Master of Mingdeng at Farong Temple is a bit more interesting." He then said, "Oh!"

However, in order to persuade Yang Heng to stay peacefully at Xuedou Temple, she had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure

Yang Heng'an quieted down a bit, pried open Mingyue Shennie's hand and said: "You speak quickly!"

The Moon Goddess did not wait for her to finish speaking and advised, "Absolutely not! You have just barely escaped from the jaws of the tiger; how can you risk falling into the same trap again? It is better to remain on the mountain, sincerely worship the Buddha, and forget the troubles of the mortal world, which will also help cleanse you of your sins"

"True vegetables?" Yang Heng could no longer contain himself and laughed heartily, saying: "Is there a monk in that temple named True Meat?"

Song Yang said: "I have thought it over; you may arrange for Ah Heng to stay outside the temple, but it is essential that you personally take care of him. If I do not return, please teach him to grow up to be a responsible adult"

Zhen Yan said: "Senior brother, please do not be angry. Junior brother Zhen Yuan has just entered the sect and is still unaware of the rules"

Zhen Zhan shook his head, took Yang Heng's hand, and wrote the four characters "Zhen Hun Shixiong" in his palm

Yang Heng gasped and said, "I do not understand! When I achieve great mastery, will that be in the year of the monkey and the month of the horse?"

Yunyan Sect is reputed to be the foremost sect of the Immortal Forest, with over 1,000 disciples distributed among more than 20 temples and monasteries near the Golden Summit of Emei. Among these, the "Golden Summit Zen Temple," "Snow Void Temple," "Great Bamboo Temple," and "Snow Cave Monastery" are the most renowned. Historically, the leaders of the Yunyan Sect have often emerged from these four establishments

Yang Heng shouted: "You foul nun, you wicked nun, let go of me quickly, or I can say even worse things than this!"

The Moonlight Divine Nun attempted to inquire: "If you do not object, I would like to recommend him to the esteemed Master Mingjing, how does that sound?"

Song Yangshi set Yang Heng down and said, "Ah Heng, quickly call Master Mingyue!"

Yang Heng ignored her, his feet thrashing about in a desperate attempt to shake off the Moon Goddess. In a moment of panic, he bit down on her palm.

Yang Heng was greatly puzzled and asked Zhen Yan, "Does this Master Zhen not speak?"

The Moonlight Divine Nun raised her eyebrows in anger, but after a moment's thought, she sighed and said: "You are too young and do not yet understand the distinction between righteousness and evil, good and bad. Since Sister Ming Tan has entrusted you to me, I shall devote myself to your guidance."

He gazed at the jujube tree planted in the courtyard, thinking: "Master said that mother went to rescue father, and if all goes well, she will return in more than ten days. But what if she doesn't come back? Am I really going to live here for a lifetime?"

Zhen Chan may have been accustomed to being laughed at because of this Dharma name. Upon seeing Yang Heng smile, he understood the implication and first nodded with a grin towards him, then made several gestures towards Zhen Yan

Yang Hengyi was dumbfounded, unable to speak, his eyes wide open in anger as he stared at the Moon Goddess.

The Divine Nun of the Bright Moon exclaimed in surprise: "You want me to take him as my disciple, then where are you going..."

The Moon Goddess said: "She has gone down the mountain to rescue your father, and perhaps she will return within ten days."

It is said that the Yang family of Song, familiar with the terrain, avoided the disciples of the Yunyan Sect who were patrolling the back mountain, and quietly arrived outside the Xuedou Monastery. There, they saw the yellow walls and green tiles, with scattered lights, while the air still lingered with the fragrance of incense from the day.

The Moon Goddess remained silent for a long time, then slowly nodded and said: "Alright, I will accept him. I truly owe you too much—"

Yang Hengxin said, "What is so interesting about the Buddhist scriptures? They are not as good as storybooks." Yet, he still agreed.

The Moon Goddess shook her head and said coldly, "You should sleep for a while; we will talk tomorrow." She pointed her finger, and Yang Heng immediately fell into a deep sleep in her embrace

The Moon Goddess then noticed Yang Heng on her back and asked in surprise, "Junior Sister, who is this child?"

Yang Heng was certainly unaware of the thoughts that had arisen in the heart of the Moonlight Goddess after his departure. He left the Xuedou Monastery with Zhen Yan, strolling along a secluded path in the woods. Although they had just caused quite a commotion in the Buddhist hall, his youthful nature soon took over, and he quickly began to chat and laugh with Zhen Yan again, sharing amusing stories from his home that made Zhen Yan giggle incessantly, nearly causing her to slip into the small ditch beside the path.

At this moment, he focused his mind and thought: "I fear nothing else, but I am afraid that in the future he may be swayed by the wickedness of Yang the Elder and his son, leading him down a path of evil. His talent is exceptional; if he were to master the unique skills of the Yunyan Sect, it would be commendable if used for good, but if for evil, it would be even more intense. If it truly comes to this, would it not become the sin of the poor nun?"

Yang Heng dismissively said, "So what if I hear it? At worst, we can just have a fight with him."

Zhen Zhan smiled broadly. He was quite clever in appearance, but when he smiled, his squinting eyes made him look somewhat comical. He made a series of gestures towards Yang Heng. Yang Heng, feeling perplexed, could only look towards Zhen Yan.

Although I finally managed to utter the words "Master," even the person beside me, Zhenyan, could tell that the tone in which I spoke was perhaps the most insincere and disrespectful in history

"True source, true source—" Yang Heng replied: "It's like everyone says I'm 'truly wronged', it's too ominous"

Yang Heng remained silent for a moment, but still shook his head and said: "I will not listen, I will not listen! If you truly care for me, why do you not help my mother go to the Eastern Kunlun to rescue my father?"

Yang Heng learned the etiquette of Buddhism and bowed to Master Mingyue, saying: "Greetings, Master!"

Zhen Yan, while attending the lecture, nearly spilled the basin of clear water he was holding due to his uncontrollable laughter.

The mountains are high and the moon is small. Song Yangshi carried Yang Heng on his back and performed the "Pure and Tranquil Dharma Body," soaring into the wind, stealthily making his way to the Golden Summit of Emei from the back mountain

With this thought in mind, the Moonlight Goddess felt a sense of calm in her heart, gazing at the "Diamond Sutra" on the table, a smile gradually appearing at the corners of her mouth

The Moonlight Divine Nun let out a sigh of relief and said, "How about this: you first kneel before me to learn the art. When Sister Ming Tan returns to the mountain, I will take you away. At that time, I will not obstruct you."

Yang Heng thought without hesitation: "I don't want to be called Zhenyuan, that name sounds terrible!"

The Moonlight Divine Nun approached him and handed a string of exceptionally smooth and shiny purplish-red prayer beads to Yang Heng, responding, "Sister Ming Tan has descended the mountain; this is a string of prayer beads she left for you."

Yang Heng looked at Zhen Cai's back and said discontentedly: "This fat monk is really quite arrogant"

Previously, he had been busy with both apprenticeship and staying at the Faron Temple, engaging in lively conversations and laughter, which unknowingly alleviated his initial sorrow of leaving his mother. But now, he is left all alone, and he cannot help but think of his parents again

The Moonlight Divine Nun shook her head, no longer in the mood to reprimand Yang Heng. She turned and instructed, "Zhen Yan, take your junior brother to the Fa Rong Temple to meet Master Ming Deng. Once you have properly settled Zhen Yuan, return to report back."

She feared that Yang Heng might pull some tricks again, and without waiting for his response, she instructed a young novice nun, about eight or nine years old, who was standing outside the door: "Zhenyan, bring the razor."

Mingyue Shennie said: "With your limited abilities, you probably can't even ascend to Dong Kunlun, let alone talk about helping your mother rescue your father. If I were you, I would first calm down and focus on my cultivation. Once your skills are fully developed in the future, you can certainly ascend to Dong Kunlun!"

The Moon Goddess ignored him, shaved his entire head of black hair clean, and said: "Wash your hair!"

Song Yang said softly: "Yes, I brought him here to see you."

Zhen Yan Dao: "Indeed, Brother Zhen Chan was born mute, but fortunately, he can hear everything we say"

The Moon Goddess was taken aback and said: "Why, what is wrong with the title 'True Source'?"