The Monk That Wanted To Renounce Asceticism - Chapter 6

Chapter 6

"Enough, Ma Juan . This was odd . Think about it, if not for that shoe, what would've happened to you? Some blood and a concussion might not be too severe but we are on a mountain peak . If you were seriously injured, we might not be able to bring you down the mountain in time for treatment . " Fang Yunjing squatted down and patted Ma Juan on the back, hoping to help alleviate her anger . However, Fang Yunjing's eyes were filled with a suspicious look as she spoke . Just like Zhao Datong, she was pondering if the matter was pure coincidence or not .

Ma Juan was not a fool either . She had been in shock from her fall but now, having come around and giving it some thought, she shuddered, "Yunjing, Datong, Hu Han . Didn't that mon . . . abbot say that I would experience bloody misfortune? Then, this happened to me . If not for his shoe, wouldn't his prediction have come true? Tell me, is it coincidence or did he just peek into the future?"

"I don't know . . . I think it's better to believe than not? Still, I'm a little creeped out . If we're done looking around, let's quickly leave," Hu Han muttered .

Zhao Datong nodded . "I agree . But first . . . eh, Abbot, why did you come back out holding a rope?"

Fangzheng stared at Zhao Datong appearing to be in deep thought . "Amitabha, a monk does not lie . Patron, it is best you do not ask . My answer will only serve to anger you . "

After his odd words, Fangzheng left the temple .

Ma Juan looked at his back and shouted, "Abbot, thanks for saving me with your shoe!"

"Mhmmm . " Fangzheng replied tersely before leaving .

"He sure isn't polite . . . I'm now beginning to suspect it was a coincidence . " Ma Juan showed the others a bitter smile .

Fang Yunjing shrugged . "Be it a coincidence or not, I think it's time we leave . I have a nagging feeling about this One Finger Temple . When we were scaling the mountain, didn't the villagers say that this place has been destitute for ages? Take a look around, how is any of this destitute? Also, how does that abbot resemble a monk? He is so odd . . . "

"He is indeed odd and so is the temple . When we first entered, we experienced calm and peacefulness . That monk also gives off an innocuous feeling . Is there any other temple you have visited that has such effects? I suspect that it's likely the effect of some enchanting aroma . . . Perhaps, this monk is a monster . " Zhao Datong frowned as he stared around at the temple, he folded his arms .

"I think you've read too much fiction," Hu Han replied .

"Why do you care? Fine, let's leave . "

Ma Juan said, "Aren't we pitching the tents here?"

"Let's do it somewhere else," Fang Yunjing muttered .

Ma Juan did not object so the group left the temple and prepared to descend the mountain .

Just as they reached the downward trail they bumped into Fangzheng, who had just returned .

"Patrons, shall you be taking your leave?" Although he was in no way surprised that they were leaving as he had already seen Zhao Datong's future .

The group shuddered when they saw his expression and those odd eyes of his, as though he saw everything, both them and what lay beyond .

Zhao Datong laughed and puffed out his chest, "That's right . It's almost dark . We need to descend the mountain before night falls . Abbot, we won't be disturbing you any longer . "

Fangzheng nodded . "Alright . Take your time and be careful on your way down . The mountain trail is rather steep . Watch where you put your feet . "

After saying that, Fangzheng glanced at Zhao Datong . After making Zhao Datong feel uneasy, he nodded to them and left .

"Datong, do you think that abbot has the hots for you?" Hu Han quipped .

Zhao Datong growled, "F**k off, I like women! It has to be at least someone on Yunjing's level . "

Fang Yunjing blushed and muttered, "Don't speak such nonsense . "

"Hehe . . . " Even thick-skinned Zhao Datong blushed slightly . Feeling somewhat guilty, he quickened his pace .

Zhao Datong led the way while Hu Han took the rear . There was nothing wrong with keeping the two ladies in the middle .

The quartet descended the mountain in an upbeat mood, quickly forgetting the monk's warning and the oddness of the temple .

Suddenly Zhao Datong screamed as he slipped and plummeted down the mountainside .

Hu Han, Fang Yunjing, and Ma Juan were a distance from him and failed to grab him in time . Seeing Zhao Datong fall off the cliff, the girls were momentarily stunned .

Hu Han was also stupefied . Yet he quickly reacted and ran over to investigate . He yelled, "Zhao Datong! Zhao Datong!"

Fang Yunjing and Ma Juan quickly came to their senses and ran over . With tears brimming in their eyes, they yelled, "Zhao Datong, are you there?"

"Zhao Datong, say something!"

"Zhao Datong, come on, don't do this to us!"

. . .

Although they were screaming, they knew very clearly that the steep cliff was a long way down . A fall was sure to be fatal . He was doomed . . .

Ma Juan was utterly out of her wits as she cursed, "That darn scammy monk . Wasn't he able to predict the future? He predicted my fall, so why couldn't he see that Datong would be in peril?" She sniffed as she tried to bite back the tears . "That fraud . Datong was right . Monks are all frauds . . . sniff . "

A voice rang out at that moment .

"Stop your yelling . I'm not dead! I'm stuck in a tree!" It was Zhao Datong's voice . The trio was momentarily left in a daze before they immediately rejoiced .

Hu Han turned spirited as he shouted, "Grab well . Don't drop down . I'll go back up the mountain to the temple and ask for rope . I'll pull you back up in no time!"

Fang Yunjing yelled, "Right, right, right . Don't panic!"

"There's no need!" Zhao Datong shouted .

Ma Juan followed up, "What do you mean no need!? Hold on tight . Don't you fall down . I'll go down the mountain and get some help . "

"No, just listen to me!"

"What do you mean no? Stop your nonsense! I'm getting that rope!" Hu Han turned around and wanted to start running .

Zhao Datong cursed and shouted, "That's not it . Just listen to me!"

Hu Han was just about to speak again when Fang Yunjing suddenly thought of something . She exclaimed, "Rope? Did you say you were getting a rope?"

Hu Han frowned and scratched his head, "That's right . What else would I get but rope?"

"I remember seeing the abbot from One Finger Temple take down a rope a few minutes ago . When he returned, the rope wasn't with him was it?" asked Fang Yunjing .

Ma Juan scratched her head . "True . "

Hu Han also nodded .

Fang Yunjing said, "He must've left the rope behind . There's no need to climb back to the temple . Let's look around!"

"No need! Can't you hear what I'm saying?" Zhao Datong was close to tears . He was suspended in mid-air and his trousers had been torn apart . His balls were freezing because of the wind . Now he truly understood what people meant with "a refreshing wind!" It truly was f**king refreshing! However, the people standing above him refused to let him speak . He was panicking so much to the point of cursing .

"Go on," Fang Yunjing shouted .

"The rope is on my side! I have no idea what the rope is attached to but it's dangling right here next to me! I want you guys to see if the rope is secured! If it's secured, I'll start climbing . Shit, the tree is cracking . Hurry!" Zhao Datong looked at the rope that happened to be by his hand . He was close to tears, his friends had finally shut up and calmed down long enough for him to finish his sentence .

Fang Yunjing, Ma Juan, and Hu Han were dumbfounded! They snapped out of their reverie and quickly looked around . Indeed, there was a rope pulled tight on the ground . It was hidden amid the grass and would not have stood out if they didn't know about it . The end of the rope was tied to a huge tree's root near the cliff . It was in a dead knot and seemed more than secure enough!