Chapter 403: 403
Zhineng only wished to give Zhiyun a good beating when he saw him act that way! He was always causing messes that were double the trouble, but never did anything once the damage was done! For the first time, Zhineng regretted bringing Zhiyun into the monastery with him . Wasn't he only inviting trouble for himself?
However Zhineng also knew that it was best if Zhiyun kept silent in such periods . The more he said, the more mistakes he would make . However Zhineng could not choose to do nothing . He needed to do something at least .
Therefore Zhineng took a step forward and said respectfully, "Greetings Zen Master Baiyun . Zen Master, what you said is not something that can be admitted . Today, we came out to have a walk and happened to see the conflict between Venerable Fangzheng and Senior Brother Tongguang . We only stood on the side of justice to say a few words . That shouldn't be too much, right?"
Zen Master Baiyun did not say a word . Instead, he looked at Zen Master Southwind . "Abbot Southwind, Zhineng is your disciple, so you should be the one resolving the matter . "
Zen Master Southwind, with his high cheekbones, nodded slightly before saying harshly, "Zhineng, are you still hoping you can get over this hurdle with words? A few disciples came to me moments ago . We are already completely aware of what happened in its entirety . Yet here you are quibbling? Venerable Fangzheng might have maligned you, and it could be possible that Zen Master Hongyan maligned you, but would monks who do not even know you malign you?"
When Zhineng heard that, he immediately broke out in cold sweat . He originally believed that the matter only involved him and Fangzheng . He never expected someone to snitch on him! He cursed all the culprit's ancestors inwardly . Wasn't that person too much of a busybody? Had he offended him?
However Zhineng still clenched his teeth . "Master, there's no reason for us to target Venerable Fangzheng since there's no grudge between us . However, we admit our faults . We shouldn't have interfered in matters of others without investigating first . "
Zhineng admitted his fault, for according to his past experience, doing so would quickly put an end to the matter . There was no way for him to escape punishment, but it would not be anything serious either .
"You are still trying to shirk the responsibility at this moment in time?" Zen Master Southwind's eyes were filled with disappointment . Then he said, "You were given chances in the past, but you remain obstinate . It looks like what Zhiyong and the rest previously said was true . Sigh…"
Zhineng's heart jolted . He knew that many people in the monastery knew of his sordid deeds and had openly or secretly snitched on him . However Zen Master Southwind had never believed in the accusations . But now, Southwind's words implied that Zhiyong and company had snitched on him again today . While furious, he also knew that he was in trouble today .
Zhineng quickly said, "Master—"
"Amitabha . " Zen Master Southwind cut him off and turned to the slightly plump monk . "Zen Master Sunglow, This Penniless Monk's disciple is obstinate . Please let Tongguang air the situation . "
Upon hearing this, Zhineng jumped in fright . Tongguang knew everything . If he were to betray him, he would truly be in big trouble!
Zhiyun also turned anxious . He stupidly signaled Tongguang with his eyes .
Upon seeing this scene, Zhineng really wanted to give him a good beating! With so many people around, how could anyone not see that? At that moment, even if Tongguang had had the intention to help them, he would no longer dare do so . It would only lead him down the path of peril!
Indeed, Tongguang shook his head inwardly when he saw the signal . "How foolish . Why did I work with such fools? Such people won't go far . Master is extraordinarily clever . There's no lying to him . It's better I admit . "
With this in mind, Tongguang went forward . "Master, I am sorry . Last night, Junior Brother Zhineng gave me a call and asked for my help . According to him, he had a conflict with a monk last night and was unhappy . He wished for me to help punish the monk to clear the unhappiness in him . Therefore we discussed and decided to make things difficult for Venerable Fangzheng's lodging . It would be best if we could chase him away and prevent him from joining the Dharma Assembly . "
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