Chapter 807: Difficult to See the Buddha

“This matter, it is absolutely impossible to stop!!!”

Upon these words.

All the enlightened monks, who were almost in a hidden state within the country, turned their heads and looked at the person speaking.

Compared to others who had kind faces and reserved demeanor, in other words… monks with more enlightened stature,

The speaking monk fell short.

A malicious aura lingered between his brows.

Plus, a scar ran horizontally down his nose.

Were it not for the robe he wore,

he could be said to be entirely out of place among the surrounding enlightened monks.

Perhaps it was precisely because of this,

that when he spoke words tinged with a hint of hostility and defiance, no one found it strange.

“I am just voicing the thoughts in your hearts, aren’t you thinking the same?”

The sinister Zen master noticed the surrounding monks looking over; he did not flinch, instead making a Vajra’s Fury pose: “Have you always been able to see past this hurdle? What about Celestial Strategy Mansion, what about Chen Lusi? I hadn’t even heard of his name before.”

“Huai Yuan.”

Upon his words.

A kind-faced Zen master slightly raised his eyelids, looking at the sinister monk, who was out of place: “If evil thoughts are not purged from the heart, one cannot transcend the mortal world; failure to eliminate evil will surely lead to the path of demons.”

“Then let me fall into the demonic path.”

The Zen master named Huai Yuan heard this, stepped forward directly: “I have had enough, had enough of you, had enough of this environment. You pretend like you don’t care, even though you are unsettled, clearly able to become enlightened but suppressed to become ‘guides,’ facing tourists every day.

Such an environment, where the mind arises despite itself, full of troubles!”

“…”

His voice was loud, even directly overshadowing the Zen master’s attempt at persuasion.

And upon hearing this, the Zen master was silent for a moment, clasped his hands together, and said no more.

The other monks also fell silent.

The atmosphere around became stagnant again.

After a long time.

Someone finally spoke softly: “Even if people hadn’t heard of Chen Lusi’s name before, they’ve surely heard recently… with prosecutions and godslayer… Vajra’s Fury, subduing four demons, such an existence, won’t be easier to deal with compared to Patron Xia Yue.”

“Then don’t say anything!”

Huai Yuan immediately turned his head towards the person: “All the heirs of our ancient temples are here, waiting for him to speak! We invited him precisely for this matter, didn’t we? All the so-called enlightened monks of Buddhism in the entire nation gathered here at this moment, isn’t it to hear him speak?”

“…”

The second person to speak hesitated for a moment and then clasped hands, falling silent.

Uncertain of what they are thinking.

Huai Yuan saw another person shut their mouth, immediately raised his head, and gazed around at everyone: “I know you are stricken with fear, but do you really wish to maintain the status quo? Since you want to maintain the demeanor of enlightened monks, let me, the evil monk, speak! We will make Chen Lusi bow his head! We are not looking to oppose Celestial Strategy Mansion, or to be detrimental to the country, we just want liberation! We want to achieve our purpose!

This matter must not stop!!!”

Repeating once more.

The hesitation in his words diminished, the decisiveness completely dominated.

Still, there was no response.

But undoubtedly, his words were heard by the surrounding monks.

Approximately five minutes later.

The monk who initially advised Huai Yuan suddenly turned slightly, facing a Zen master standing in the corner, calming a Little Monk: “Hui Zhao, what do you think, you are the only one among us who has interacted with Patron Chen.”

Upon these words.

The other monks turned back, all looking towards the current successor of Jiming Temple—Zen Master Hui Zhao.

Zen Master Hui Zhao stood beside the Little Monk, noticing their gaze, gently patted the Little Monk’s head, calming her not to fear the evil monk Huai Yuan, while slowly raising his head: “Solid, sharp, capable of destroying everything.”

On hearing this.

Several monks with clasped hands trembled slightly.

And the initial Zen master hesitated for a moment, glanced at the Little Monk beside Hui Zhao: “That’s your previous evaluation of Xia Yue.”

Zen Master Hui Zhao continued: “…steadfast in temperament, quick-witted, extraordinary insight.”

Others: “…”

“He is a young man capable of godslaying.”

Zen Master Hui Zhao looked at many colleagues, finally fixing his gaze on Huai Yuan’s face, sighed, then took the Little Monk’s hand: “And he’s even younger than Xia Yue; he has all those qualities Xia Yue possesses; otherwise, why do you think Celestial Strategy Mansion dared to push forward the prosecution in times of turmoil.”

But ultimately, he’s not Xia Yue, but another individual.”

Having spoken.

He then took the Little Monk’s hand, preparing to descend the Medicine Buddha Pagoda.

“Is this your subjective evaluation… or the image you perceived with the Celestial Eye?”

Huai Yuan surveyed the surroundings, noticed the change in expressions, stepped forward, suddenly calling out to Hui Zhao: “What does the image perceived by the Celestial Eye portray?”

Zen Master Hui Zhao halted momentarily, then asked: “Does this matter?”

“Very much so.”

Huai Yuan nodded: “If it’s a subjective evaluation, it’s just your judgment, it isn’t reliable.”

Others also turned once more, following to look at Zen Master Hui Zhao.

Although Hui Zhao had his back to the crowd, he could feel their scorching gaze.

He sighed.

Ultimately.

No one truly wanted to give up.

Rather than persuading Huai Yuan, they are admonishing their own heart demons.

And until now.

The heart demon still holds sway.

“This matter… Jiming Temple will not participate.”

Zen Master Hui Zhao took a deep breath, then softly chanted Amitabha Buddha, directly leading the Little Monk down the Medicine Buddha Pagoda.

No one stopped, nor asked for answers.

Perhaps… they don’t want answers either.

“Master…”

Once those gazes finally disappeared entirely.

The Little Monk then spoke softly: “Why didn’t you tell those masters just now…”

“Tell them what you saw?”

Zen Master Hui Zhao glanced down at him.

“Mm.”

The Little Monk nodded.

“Because what they want is not answers, but comfort.”

Zen Master Hui Zhao shook his head: “Three fires have arisen, difficult to extinguish, perhaps ignorance is better for them; this way, when that day comes, their karmic burden maybe a little less.”

“…”

The Little Monk seemed to understand somewhat: “Then why is Master still restless?”

Zen Master Huizhao remained silent for a long time after hearing this, then slowly closed his eyes, replying, “I am unsure if today’s events are right or wrong… fearing I cannot see Buddha.”

…

“I understand.”

Celestial Strategy Mansion Headquarters.

Chen Lusi withdrew his gaze and handed the materials back to Ji Xin: “I’ll take a trip to Jiming Temple. No matter what they want to do, since they have issued an invitation, I shall go and see them.”

“Hmm…”

Ji Xin reached out and took the materials, then softly said, “It really must be hard on you.”

“No worries.”

Chen Lusi shook his head: “Besides, it’s their invitation, isn’t it? My reputation, as you said, really should be more apparent… They specifically named me to go, you can’t possibly replace me.”

“…”

Ji Xin put the materials on her lap, still staring at Chen Lusi’s face.

“What’s up?”

Chen Lusi noticed her gaze hadn’t shifted away for a long time and asked somewhat curiously.

“We are really two extremes.”

Ji Xin softly said: “I have such a nasty personality, yet after being assigned some troublesome task, you comfort the instigator, me.”

“I wouldn’t call it comforting.”

Chen Lusi looked at Ji Xin earnestly and laughed: “I’m merely stating facts; of course, if you truly feel that way, then in the future, assign me fewer troublesome tasks.”

“…I won’t.”

Ji Xin was silent for a moment upon hearing this, then directly refused.

Chen Lusi felt a bit helpless, just ready to say something.

“Even if I don’t assign them, troublesome matters will find you.”

Ji Xin raised her snow-white chin, explaining: “Besides, when troublesome matters come up, it’s inevitable that I’ll think of you as… a support system, so undoubtedly I’ll trouble you, and in the future, there will be many situations that require your assistance.”

Upon saying this.

She took a deep breath, breaking her usual demeanor and continued softly, a bit embarrassed: “So… can you avoid going to Yellow Springs Mainstream for adventure? I want you safe and sound, staying in the human world.”

“…”

Chen Lusi was taken aback, then said, “That wouldn’t be called adventure, moreover…”

He wanted to explain.

But halfway through.

He suddenly noticed Ji Xin’s fair fingers resting on her lap were slightly whitening at the joints due to applied pressure.

Tension.

One word instantly emerged.

Chen Lusi couldn’t continue, changing his stance by saying, “Okay.”

“…Thank you.”

Ji Xin lowered her head, then directly changed the subject: “By the way, when you go to Jiming Temple this time, take that mobile squad with you, to some degree representing the highest-level attitude, even if Extraordinary Domain takes charge, they can’t neglect the warning from secular powers, they will understand.”

“Mm.”

Chen Lusi nodded: “I was just planning to go back to Peng City… now that you say this, I’ll let Zhou Jian and the others know.”

“Alright.”

Ji Xin responded once again, then fell silent.

The silence persisted for a while.

Chen Lusi couldn’t hold it any longer, speaking first: “Then I… will go now?”

Ji Xin sighed: “Mm, if you need anything, contact me; have a safe journey.”

…

Chen Lusi left.

Ji Xin watched Chen Lusi go off, as the door closed, she suddenly let out a breath.

“…Unexpected, you would say such words at that timing, learned something.”

Then.

Shanli walked over, admiringly saying: “To be able to operate like this, it seems what needs to be learned is not by you, but by me… truly brave, truly impressive.”

“…”

Upon hearing this, Ji Xin immediately raised her head, her ear tips slightly red, lifting her fist to hammer Shanli.

Shanli laughed as she dodged, simultaneously gazing gently at the rare shy, ear-tipped red Ji Xin, softly saying: “I told you it would work, didn’t I.”

On the other side.

Outside the door.

Chen Lusi listened to the banter between the two, looked towards the distance, somewhat curious.

Mainly thinking that Ji Xin’s words just now were a bit strange.

Why…

It always seemed…

Chen Lusi thought for a while, realizing he couldn’t comprehend it at all.

He paused, helplessly sighed, shook his head to clear the excess thoughts, and once again raised his hand.

Forget it.

Better not think about it for now.

The next moment.

His figure vanished.

In an instant.

Then appeared in Peng City, a thousand miles away.

Peng City.

Celestial Strategy Trading.

As Chen Lusi just landed, his eyes met Si Yujie’s.

Behind the reception desk.

Si Yujie maintained her raised hand posture, stretching gracefully, boldly showcasing her mature and full curves.

She looked at the suddenly appearing Chen Lusi, seemingly a bit astonished.

And Chen Lusi surveyed the familiar surroundings, intending to greet the quintessential elegant woman in front of him.

But before he could speak.

“Well-informed indeed.”

Si Yujie suddenly lowered her hand, teasingly said: “I had just bought a swimsuit… and you arrived.”

Chen Lusi: “…”