The Monk That Wanted To Renounce Asceticism - Chapter 47

Chapter 47: How Terrifying it is when one lacks Culture

Ma Juan said with a wry smile, "There's nothing that makes sense when it comes to Master . Have you ever seen a person speak with a wolf before?"

Fang Yunjing was rendered speechless . The two discussed and agreed that as long as they did not tell anyone else, no one would know about it . However, they attempted to investigate the compression methods of the picture . If they could figure out a thing or two, they might be set for life .

Simultaneously, Fang Yunjing had carefully asked Fangzheng, "Master, was this photo taken by your cell phone?"

Fangzheng did not know how amazing his photo was, so he immediately replied, "That's right . The one that you sent This Penniless Monk . Is something wrong?"

Fang Yunjing said, "Master, the clarity of the picture taken by your cell phone is just too amazing . I think it's best that you do not send pictures to others and if you need to do so, don't send the raws . "

Fangzheng was confused . He fumbled around with his phone and indeed, when he zoomed into the picture, it remained extremely clear . It was not something a phone of this era could attain . Then, the only explanation was the Light Opening Talisman!

"Nice, to think that the Light Opening Talisman can even enhance technological products," Fangzheng muttered to himself .

"Ding! Scientific products and ordinary items are identical in the eyes of Buddha . Why can't it be augmented?"

Fangzheng was rendered speechless .

Fangzheng and Fang Yunjing exchanged a few words before Fang Yunjing left to busy herself .

Fangzheng kept his cell phone and returned to the temple .

When he reached the temple entrance, he was stunned . There was an additional person at the door!

"Patron Hu Tan, why have you come again?" Fangzheng asked, clearly surprised .

"Master, I came here specially to inform you that there's a murder suspect in the vicinity . You have to be careful," said Hu Tan .

Fangzheng looked at Hu Tan's out-of-breath look and knew that he was a good person that knew how to return favors . If not, he would not have run up here desperately . Hence, he said with a smile, "Amitabha . Patron, you truly have a heart of Bodhisattva . You will definitely be met with good fortune in the future . Patron, sit down and take a rest . This Penniless Monk will get you some water . "

Hu Tan was truly thirsty . He drank two consecutive big bowls of water before taking a deep breath and said, "Nice! Master, why is your water so tasty? I have drunk a few mouthfuls of spring water at the foot of the mountain too . It's nothing compared to this!"

Hu Tan finally realized the difference in taste . The feeling of all his cells rejoicing made his body feel relaxed and extremely comfortable .

Fangzheng smiled faintly and said, "It's just an ordinary bowl of water . Patron, you might be mistaken . "

Hu Tan believed so as well . It was likely due to his fatigue and dehydration that made him find the water so tasty . He said, "Master, it's best you close the door to the temple . We have already reported it to the police . They will probably be coming soon . There's no harm leaving the door closed until the criminal is caught . "

Fangzheng chuckled and said, "Amitabha . This Penniless Monk's place is poor and plain . There's nothing of value here . Even if the criminal were to come, what can he take? As for you, it's best you descend the mountain quickly . "

"I need to go too . But Master, listen to me . You have to be careful . I'll give you a call when I get back! Aiyah, why am I so dumb . I have Master's phone number . Why did I run up here? Sigh . . . " Hu Tan smacked himself in the head before he went down the mountain .

When Hu Tan was gone, Fangzheng's expression turned solemn . He turned and said, "Patron, come on out . "

After Fangzheng said that, he heard the shuffling of footsteps in the temple hall behind him .

Fangzheng was perplexed . The criminal appeared rather bulky and domineering under the Heavenly Eye . Why had he become limp now?

When he turned, Fangzheng was surprised . "Uncle Song?"

The person that had come was Dog Song! Dog Song had run out of the village . In his panic, he had no idea where to head to and ran all the way up Mt . One Finger . Finally, he ran into the temple to hide it out . Dog Song looked bitterly at Fangzheng and said, "Fangzheng, it's me . . . About . . . the conversation you had from before, I heard all of it . However, the voice sounds rather unfamiliar . He isn't from our village, I guess?"

Fangzheng understood Dog Song very well . His true name was Song Benqing, a very cultured name, but his character was like a wretched dog's . He did all sorts of clandestine acts and spoke badly behind the backs of others . Idling about was his trademark, so everyone gave him a nickname, Dog Song .

Dog Song was not a bad person innately . He just liked coveting small gains and tittle-tattle . Now, for him to run into the temple, Fangzheng connected it with the things he had seen in the Heavenly Eye . He immediately realized that the person that had stopped the van was likely Dog Song! As for why he had come up the mountain, Fangzheng had a few guesses . However, he needed to confirm them .

Fangzheng smartly said, "A friend from the foot of the mountain . It seems like something has happened there . They have called the police . He came specially to warn This Penniless Monk and to ask me to be careful . What about you? Why did you run up here? If This Penniless Monk recalls correctly, you are not a Buddhist . "

Dog Song had a bitter face . He was still panicking and was at a loss for words . After holding it in for some time, he stamped his foot and turned around . He plopped to the ground in front of Guan Yin Bodhisattva and began kowtowing . As he kowtowed, he cried, "I'm a sinner! I have killed someone- But it was truly unintentional! All I wanted to know was what the delivery man had given you . Sob . . . "

Fangzheng never expected that the usually fearless Dog Song would be reduced to such a state . However, he was in no hurry to assuage Dog Song . He wasn't a bad person, but he had many ills and had caused a lot of trouble in the village . Fangzheng was pondering if he should take the opportunity to teach him a lesson, changing him for the better .

Hence, Fangzheng went forward and stood quietly behind Dog Song . He remained silent .

Dog Song kept kowtowing until his forehead bled . Only then did he stop . He slumped to the ground and looked wryly at Fangzheng . He said, "Fangzheng, tell me . What should I do? I have taken a person's life away . "

"Amitabha," Fangzheng gave a Buddhist proclamation . "Patron Song, since time immemorial, murder is repaid with one's life . "

"Ah . . . Sob!" When Dog Song heard that he needed to repay with his life, he immediately wailed until he was breathless . He had truly been given a fright .

Fangzheng did not stop Dog Song and waited for him to tire out from his crying before saying, "However, Buddha is compassionate and will give people a chance to put things right . "

"Oh? A chance to put things right? But- I- I killed someone! It's not as simple as stealing chickens or dogs . It's a crime . If I'm caught, I will be executed . " After Dog Song felt despair, he suddenly felt the flames of hope reignite when he heard Fangzheng's words . However, he continued probing .

Fangzheng said with a smile, "There is no being that is not under the eyes of Buddha . Buddha doesn't interfere with the lives of all beings, but He can show you justice . Speak, how did you kill someone?"

Dog Song honestly recounted what he had done . After Fangzheng heard it, he thought to himself, "Indeed, this fellow's curiosity is just too much . "

Therefore, Fangzheng said, "Patron Song, you caused the death of someone because of a mishap . It wasn't intentional . Since it wasn't intentional, the sin is a lot lighter .

"Ah!? Yes, Fangzheng . You have gone to school . You are more educated than me . Don't you have to attend political classes that teach things related to the government? Is there anything relevant to my present situation?" Dog Song seemed like he had seen a life-saving straw . However, he did not believe in Buddha but rather in the law .