The Monk That Wanted To Renounce Asceticism - Chapter 57

Chapter 57: Han Xiaoguo's Ploy

"Master, please speak," said Han Xiaoguo .

Fangzheng said, "First, the healing can only happen on the mountain . "

Han Xiaoguo nodded .

Fangzheng carried on, "Second, after your daughter recovers, you are not to tell anyone that it was This Penniless Monk that healed her . "

Han Xiaoguo was surprised . After recalling how Fangzheng remained in such an austere environment despite having such amazing capabilities, he surmised that Fangzheng did not pursue fame . Hence, he nodded .

Obviously, he did not know that Fangzheng could only remain on the mountain because he had no other choice . He too wanted to go out and show off!

Fangzheng said, "Finally, you have to surrender yourself and not resist arrest . As for you, This Penniless Monk cannot give you any guarantees . Everything will be determined according to the law . This is also your self-redemption and the medical fees that This Penniless Monk charges . "

"I know . I owe that carrier personnel too much . If I am to die, I will be repaying it with my life . If I happen to not die, I will use my entire life to redeem myself," Han Xiaoguo nodded . He no longer cared for his life . The only thing that worried him was his daughter .

"Alright . Then, let's wait until tomorrow," said Fangzheng .

The storm outside became stronger as incessant thunder sounded . Fangzheng did not know if what he did was right or wrong . Humans were complicated . Would Han Xiaoguo sincerely acknowledge his wrongdoings after he saved his daughter? Fangzheng did not know .

"I'll do my best and leave it up to heaven . It is fated that we met . I encountered this situation just after receiving the Minor Rejuvenation Pill . From the looks of it, that girl isn't fated to die . Forget it . Even if it's not for great merit, it's also good to save someone . As for the cause and effect of Han Xiaoguo's actions and the recompense required, he has to pay with his life after killing someone," Fangzheng sighed inwardly .

The torrential storm came quickly and subsided quickly . It stopped after an hour .

However, the cold air the storm had brought with it remained .

On the next day at daybreak, Fangzheng got up, and immediately his eyes lit up! The entire temple was covered in ice . Under the light, it appeared crystalline and resplendent! Under the roof hung ice stalactites as though they were swords .

This was also one of the most favorite toys Fangzheng liked as a child . He could not help it as his inner child exploded . He plucked two stalactites and held them in his hand and began engaging in swordplay . It felt similar to the days of his youth .

At that moment, Lone Wolf came running in . The fellow bit on one side of the ice stalactite and sparred with Fangzheng . However, the moment they clashed, the ice stalactite fractured and broke into several pieces . The man and wolf had no choice but to find other ice stalactites to continue their battle .

They had fun an entire morning, leaving the ground covered in ice .

A fire was lit as Fangzheng cooked rice . While he waited for the rice to cook, he practiced his Great Strength Vajra Palm and took out the rice .

At that moment, Han Xiaoguo also woke up . He had had many thoughts running through his head through the night, so he nearly did not get any sleep . As such, he got up late . When he caught a whiff of the rice fragrance, Han Xiaoguo came over and asked curiously, "Master, why is your rice so fragrant? It seems to be much more fragrant than the one I ate yesterday!"

"This is This Penniless Monk's Crystal Rice . You can try it later," Fangzheng said with a chuckle . He had cooked a little more Crystal Rice . Han Xiaoguo's future was not certain, and Fangzheng planned on giving him a good meal before he sent him off .

When Han Xiaoguo heard that, he chuckled, for he understood what Fangzheng was implying . However, he did not say a thing . After thinking an entire night, he had straightened his thoughts .

When the rice was done, both human and wolf ravaged the food, especially Han Xiaoguo . He had never eaten such delicious rice, so he chomped down on it with big mouthfuls . The fragrance that entered his mouth nearly moved a big man like him to tears .

As for Fangzheng, he ate it daily, so he had already become somewhat immune to it . He slowly ate his rice and occasionally drank some water to wash it down . His calm composure made him appear like an established monk .

After having breakfast, Fangzheng let Han Xiaoguo stay in the backyard as he went to clean the temple hall with a cloth .

When Han Xiaoguo saw this, he did not sit idle . He began helping Fangzheng sweep the courtyard and wipe the doors .

While the two busied themselves, footsteps came from outside .

When Fangzheng heard that, he lowered his cleaning cloth and sighed .

Han Xiaoguo gave a faint smile and said to Fangzheng, "Master, I hope you remember your promise . "

Fangzheng nodded . A group of people came in from the main door .

"Master, we are here to sightsee again- Eh, Han Xiaoguo!? Stop, don't move!" Chief Zhang immediately got into position along with a few armed policemen . Wu Hai and Pang Wei were also with them . Chief Zhang was beaming before he entered, but he immediately turned stern the next moment . He shouted at Han Xiaoguo loudly!

Wu Hai and company quickly drew their revolvers and aimed at Han Xiaoguo!

There was no other way about it . Han Xiaoguo was infamous, and they had to be careful . No one dared to risk their lives!

Han Xiaoguo sneered and said, "Enough . Don't be nervous . If I wanted to run, I wouldn't be waiting for you here . "

Chief Zhang jolted to his senses and saw Fangzheng walking out of the temple hall . He asked, "Master, what's going on?" Although he addressed Fangzheng as master, his tone was stern . Clearly, he was just being courteous and formal and did not truly recognize Fangzheng as a master .

Fangzheng held his hands together and said, "Amitabha . Patrons, there is no need to worry . Patron Han and This Penniless Monk have chatted an entire night . After This Penniless Monk's counseling, he is willing to surrender himself . "

"What?" Everyone was stunned . This fearsome and evil man who had killed and robbed a cash carrier had been on the run, making them run helter-skelter for him . Yet, he had been convinced to surrender by such a young monk? How was that possible?

It had to be said that in order to appeal to Han Xiaoguo's emotions, they had tried a variety of methods . They had even played Han Xiaoguo's wife's voice through loudspeakers without stopping! However, it all been for naught . Yet, he had been convinced by a monk . They suddenly felt like they had been leading useless lives for the past twenty years or so .

Wu Hai subconsciously asked, "Master, you aren't joking, right?"

Chief Zhang said seriously as well, "Master, are you sure?"

"You don't have to ask . Master was the one that convinced me to surrender . If not, I would have run into the deep mountainous woods . Why would I be waiting here for you to nab me?" Han Xiaoguo said loudly .

Chief Zhang looked at Fangzheng with a complicated look . He realized that he had belittled the inconspicuous young monk . Now, upon a careful look, the monk was dressed in white . His bald head was shiny, and his skin was crystalline and white . It was better than a woman's skin . His eyes were peaceful and had spirit . If one carefully observed him, a youth's high spirits were hidden in him . This was not a pedantic old monk but a young monk with his own thoughts!

"The youth have to be regarded with respect indeed," said Chief Zhang before he spoke to Han Xiaoguo, "Han Xiaoguo, I believe you must have some requests?"

"At this point in time, what requests can he have? Chief, why don't you just arrest him and end this?" said Wu Hai .

Han Xiaoguo sneered as he suddenly pulled out a broken knife!

Everyone subconsciously aimed their guns at Han Xiaoguo!

However, Han Xiaoguo calmly placed the knife to his neck and said, "Chief Zhang, I only have one request . Before I surrender, I want to meet my daughter and talk to her . I have no other requests! I will leave my life in your hands . "

"Are you threatening us?" Pang Wei said furiously .

"This is not a threat . If I must make a threat, the money has been placed in a location you can absolutely not find . I will simply die if you truly force me and let the money be buried forever!" Han Xiaoguo enunciated his words clearly as he stared back at Pang Wei without fear .