Chapter 404: 404
Everyone kicks a man who is down . Zhiyun and Zhineng had committed too many atrocities in the past . The truth had been repressed in the past, but now, with both of them in trouble, all the atrocities they had committed hit right back at them! The torrential truth pressed down on them like a tsunami . They could not see a thing and only saw darkness in front of them . Their ears buzzed as their minds went blank . They were completely dumbfounded!
Upon hearing this, Zen Master Southwind sighed . He had long heard of Zhiyun's and Zhineng's deeds, but Zhineng was great at hiding the truth and acting . In addition, Zen Master Southwind seldom left the mountain, so all he heard were rumors . Investigations ended fruitless, so he let the matter pass . He never expected that such a mistake he made in the past and giving them free reign would result in such huge trouble today! How uncomfortable was it to have people blaming him right in front of so many monks? Although everyone was denouncing Zhiyun and Zhineng, Southwind felt like the accusations were directed at him!
Zen Master Southwind pressed his palms together . As long as someone stood forward, he would bow and apologize!
One apology after another was given!
Upon seeing this, the people who were peeved, airing their grievances or displeasure shut up .
Everyone subconsciously stopped scolding when they saw an aged monk give ninety-degree bows and apologizing . There was only more respect for him .
Upon seeing this scene, Fangzheng pressed his palms together and said silently, "Amitabha, this is what an accomplished monk will do . He will not care about his reputation, only whether one was right or wrong . If one is right, they are right . If they are wrong, they should apologize . " Fangzheng could not help but recall the incident when Monkey and company stole underwear . Back then, he was too inexperienced . He had chosen to hide the matter, and not bravely step forward to apologize and admit his fault immediately! Upon coming to this realization, Fangzheng shook his head inwardly . He knew that he still had a long way to go and that there was much for him to learn . It had nothing to do with him becoming Buddha, but with the principles of being a proper human being .
"Zen Master Southwind, this was not your fault . There's no need to do that," someone finally said .
With someone saying that, the others immediately echoed, "Zen Master Southwind, we know your character . There are so many people in Southwind Monastery . It's inevitable to have a few black sheep . "
"You just need to be more strict and mindful in the future . "
"Zen Master Southwind, we were just speaking in passing . "
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Everyone spoke up and retreated to avoid Zen Master Southwind's bows .
As for Zhiyun and Zhineng, they were dumbfounded . Their impression of Zen Master Southwind was that of an important figure! He was in control of a huge monastery . People who visited were famous people who would act reservedly! Such a person was apologizing to monks from small monasteries? They couldn't understand why, nor did they wish to know why! Why should that happen? Aren't one's good cultivation and arduous efforts to achieve greater heights to benefit oneself? If one was powerful, so what if they bullied others? They weren't beating or robbing others .
Upon seeing Zhiyun and Zhineng's expressions, Fangzheng, Zen Master Baiyun, Zen Master Sunglow, Zen Master Hongyan, and company shook their heads . Zen Master Southwind had apologized in such a manner as a way of admitting that he had failed as a master and was at fault . Secondly, he was helping them bear the burden of karma by reducing the anger of these monks . Thirdly, it was also to show the duo, wishing that they would learn something or be enlightened .
However, to wash a pig is to waste both water and soap . Both of them failed to understand the principle behind the matter .
At that moment, Zen Master Southwind finally finished apologizing to everyone . He then looked up towards Zhiyun and Zhineng . "Both of you… Sigh… Go back and pack your things . Go home . "
Zhineng knelt down to the ground with a plop . He knew that there was no way he could return! If not, it was not returning home, but…
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