Chapter 9: Tianlong Temple
Amitabha. Disciple, your words are incorrect. As you mentioned, there will come a day when one reaches a certain level. Does that mean that if I attain supernatural powers in the future, I can be disrespectful to the elders in the temple? Of course not. Therefore, disciple, you must respect me.
However, to Lin Yun, all of this seemed extremely novel. Is this the world he is meant to integrate into? It appears to be quite interesting.
It should be so, having forgotten how many years it has been, no one has lived in this meditation room since Master has been here. Now that he has spent the night here, it indicates that Master has made a decision, and we... have truly gained a little junior brother.
The next day, the sun hung high in the sky, enveloped in the sound of sacred chants
It should be noted that, as of now, Wu Sheng is already twenty-two years old, while Zhang Xiaohua is nearly twenty years old, and Wang Qingguo is nineteen years old
Lin Yun spoke and then turned around to return to the fish hold, quickly tidying up his belongings before coming to the side of the old monk
Before that, Master Chengguang did not allow them to engage in the path of cultivation; instead, he focused on honing their physical strength through chopping wood, carrying water, reciting scriptures, and meditating to temper their character
At this moment, the old monk suddenly spoke again: "Let the past and bygone events drift away with the wind. To enter the Buddhist path, one must maintain a pure mind. This is for your own good. After six years, I have finally polished this immaculate Bodhi, and it must be well preserved. One must not allow it to be tainted by distracting thoughts, for that would give rise to inner demons and ultimately harm one's practice."
The youngest among them smiled and then recited a Buddhist chant
It is a pity that Uncle Li's family does not know where they have moved. If they were to learn that I have truly joined the Heavenly Dragon Temple, I am sure they would be very pleased.
Among these three individuals, the oldest one is already around 25 or 26 years old, while the youngest is only about 20 years old
"Li Housheng, you have gone too far. Do not make baseless accusations; I have no such thoughts," directly retorted the youngest one, Wang Qingguo.
"Wang Qingguo, where do all these nonsensical words come from? Do you think that with the arrival of a junior disciple, you can finally shed the position of the youngest and find someone to take over your duties? I advise you not to harbor such delusions," said the leading monk.
As for Zhang Xiaohua and Wang Qingguo, they remained silent, especially Wang Qingguo, who was so manipulated by Wusheng that it was even said that he should distance himself from Wang Qingguo
Especially upon hearing the sounds of humming and huffing from outside the door, my heart was filled with excitement
Lin Yun could only nod dumbly, showing no hesitation regarding the old monk's words
At this time, it is the midsummer season; although the sun has already risen in the eastern sky, it is still early. However, it is not yet the hour of the rabbit.
Wusheng then said another sentence, allowing Lin Yun to tidy himself up and follow him to attend the morning class
"Foolish child, since you have already let go, why must you think so much? The Buddhist teachings emphasize cause and effect. He raised you to adulthood, which is a kindness, while Li Ping has harmed you, which is a consequence of evil. The causes and effects cancel each other out. The karmic connection between you has come to an end at this point," the old monk said, his tone very serious
However, approach my Buddha and stay away from Wang Qingguo. You must remember this
The old monk merely shook his head slightly
Over the years, a considerable amount has been accumulated, including clothing and other items
Hmph. Wang Qingguo let out a cold snort
One day, I will acquire a set of skills, Lin Yun thought to himself
Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and three young men entered in an instant
"Junior apprentice, the master has instructed the three of us to summon you to rise and then accompany us to the morning class. After that, we will lead you into the Great Hall of the Buddha," said the person.
However, the only one who was truly given a title was the young man Li, who was known by the Dharma name Wusheng
The old monk, with a serious demeanor and a tone of earnest concern, spoke as if he truly had Lin Yun's best interests at heart
Is that all your belongings?
Amitabha. Little junior brother, you must not be misled by Wang Qingguo's erroneous statements. Everyone at Tianlong Temple is a high monk with compassion and a heart for all living beings. I believe that soon you will also reach this day.
Although they have been in the temple for over ten years, the actual time spent in cultivation is merely a few short years, having only begun their practice at the age of fifteen
A monk does not speak falsehoods; since the master has already spoken, it must naturally be so
Lin Yun first felt a sense of joy, but in an instant, it seemed as if he recalled something, and his mood turned somewhat gloomy
The old monk was taken aback; to his knowledge, over the past few years, aside from the clothing he had given, Lin Yun had naturally garnered much sympathy from many who did not understand the truth due to his years of hard work.
Lin Yun, however, did not fully understand and could only obediently nod his head
The three of them are all direct disciples of Master Chengguang
Alright, it is getting late. You should tidy up a bit, and then we shall head up the mountain.
Lin Yunwei was momentarily taken aback; she had merely spoken a few words, yet she had not anticipated that it would provoke such a strong reaction from the old monk
Yes, Master, please wait a moment, Lin Yun will take care of it right away
Lin Yun said with a smile, and finally added, "It is indeed you, Master, who is still attached. The things I have let go of, you still hold in your heart."
Amitabha, child, you are correct; it is indeed a manifestation of attachment on my part. Since that is the case, let us proceed into the mountains together. The old monk spoke softly, and without waiting for Lin Yun to respond further, he took a step forward and headed towards the direction of Tianlong Temple.
"Hehe, is this our junior brother?" one of them said.
"Master, is what you said true?" Lin Yun asked
Um ... ...
Hmph, it is merely a breakthrough in the cultivation of the Spirit Platform, granted a title by the Master, what is so impressive about that? Now that I have reached the pinnacle of Sitting and Forgetting, breaking through is simply a matter of thought. As long as my thoughts are clear, Sitting and Forgetting will lead to the Spirit Platform. At that time, I too will receive a title from the Master.
However, at this moment, Lin Yun had already been awake for a long time. Reflecting on what the old monk had said last night, that today he would completely enter the Tianlong Temple under its auspices in the Great Hero Hall, his heart was filled with excitement.
However, thinking about the reason why Wusheng said this, I felt somewhat annoyed, frustrated with my own lack of ambition
This made him feel quite wronged, and he also felt a bit angry
At this moment, the lifeless gaze met Lin Yun with a faint smile
Once upon a time, the scenes that could only be seen in dreams have now truly come to fruition
Lin Yun smiled faintly and said, "Did the master not just say that one must have a clear mind? Therefore, Lin Yun has already let go of that past."
Amitabha, Wang Qingguo, you have yet to pass the master's test, and thus you cannot be considered a true disciple of my esoteric sect. As for me, I have already been bestowed with the name of "No Birth." Although it is said that in the Buddhist teachings, all beings are equal, there is still a hierarchy of seniority and juniority; as a junior disciple, you should not overstep your boundaries. "No Birth" stood with hands clasped in front of his chest and spoke.
At that moment, the old monk's expression became somewhat awkward