Hangzhou.
Small bridges, flowing water, Qingyi ancient alleys, beautiful scenery, birds singing and fragrance of flowers are the most typical scenery of Jiangnan water town.
The West Lake is the most beautiful scenery in Hangzhou. The ten scenic spots of West Lake are famous all over the world, each of which is different. Coupled with the legends and stories of various beauties and talents over the years, this has also caused an endless stream of pedestrians coming and going on the West Lake, and there are often also people on the surrounding ferries. Overcrowded.
With such beauty and exquisiteness, it is difficult for people to imagine that more than 20 years ago, West Lake experienced a huge flood, which devastated everyone.
It can only be said that people are forgetful and strong.
Today's West Lake, in addition to being famous for its ten scenic spots, is also famous for its "epilepsy".
This so-called Yidian refers to the once world-famous holy monk of Jinshan Temple and now the monk Fa Hai.
It is said that the floods in Suzhou and Hangzhou were caused by two thousand-year-old monsters. In order to eliminate the monsters, the holy monks of Jinshan Temple fought against the two monsters. Although the monsters were eliminated in the end, all the monks in Jinshan Temple were wiped out by the torrent. During this period, even the holy monk Fahai of that generation became crazy and turned into a crazy monk who only wandered around Hangzhou all day long.
Today, Fa Hai only knows to say two sentences every day, one is "Amitabha" and the other is "sin". Other than that, he just wandered around in a daze, occasionally helping when he saw something he could help with, but he never communicated with anyone.
Over the years, some other temples have sent people to see Fahai, and even invited many doctors to treat him, but all failed. Some monks even thought about bringing Fahai with him. He returned to the rebuilt Jinshan Temple or other temples, but whenever they took Fahai away, Fahai would strangely reappear in the city of Hangzhou the next day, continuing to wander around and help people day after day.
People who listen to Buddhism say that this is a kind of Buddhist magical power called Shenzu Tong, so no one can trap Fahai.
Since Fahai couldn't be trapped, and Fahai didn't hurt anyone, and even occasionally helped others, and he was a former holy monk, in the end people could only let Fahai wander around in Hangzhou. Fortunately, some devout believers or monks from other temples would bring some vegetarian food for Fa Hai to eat every day. In addition, Fa Hai had supernatural powers to protect his body and was immune to all diseases and evil poisons. In the end, there was no danger.
Gradually, people got used to this crazy monk.
…
"Fahai, I didn't expect you to become like this..."
It was another light rainy day. On the side of the West Lake, a woman in green clothes appeared in front of Fahai. Looking at the crazy monk in front of her, her expression became extremely complicated.
The visitor was Xiao Qing, who had been away from Hangzhou for more than ten years.
In the past ten years, she has traveled all over the world and seen the joys and sorrows of countless people, but she still does not understand what her sister means by "love" and has not found the one she loves, so she wants to revisit her old place and recall what happened back then. , but I didn’t expect to see Fa Hai looking like this.
"snake……"
"There is a snake..."
Looking at the green snake in front of him, Fahai was stunned for a moment, then as if he recalled something, his expression became more painful and guiltier: "Sin, sin..."
"I originally wanted to come to you and tell you what was right and what was wrong that day, but now it seems there is no need..."
Seeing Fa Hai's face full of guilt, pain and madness, Green Snake sighed and said: "I went to find my sister's child not long ago. He is now called Shilin, Xu Shilin. I told everything about us , and also told him his life experience, I think he will come to you soon..."
Speaking of this, the look in Green Snake's eyes towards Fa Hai became more and more complex. There was hatred, pity, anger, and even a hint of imperceptible love. Finally, he shook his head and said, "What happened back then? I can’t tell which one is right or wrong, or maybe we are all wrong... Let time and future generations judge everything..."
After saying that, Green Snake took another deep look at Fahai. Seeing that Fahai seemed to have no reaction, he finally shook his head and disappeared into the rain. Only Fahai remained where he was, looking at what was in front of him. Xihu, murmuring: "Amitabha...sin, sin..."
…
A few months later, the city of Hangzhou suddenly became extremely lively.
Because Xu Shilin, the top scholar in Jinke, was about to return to his hometown after the palace examination.
This is their glory in Hangzhou, so not only the Hangzhou government, but also the people are happy and making a series of celebration preparations for the return of the No. 1 Scholar.
However, what people didn't know was that while they were making various preparations to welcome the number one scholar back to his hometown, the number one scholar had already returned to Hangzhou and found Fahai.
"I've seen the master..."
Seeing Fahai who was crazy, dirty, and full of guilt and pain, Xu Shilin was silent for a long time before he said, "I heard Aunt Qing tell the story of that year..."
"Amitabha……"
Looking at the face in front of him that was almost exactly the same as that of Xu Xian, the events of that year suddenly appeared in Fahai's mind, and his eyes gradually regained some clarity: "Sin, sin..."
"What happened back then, judging from the identity of Xu Shilin, the son of Xu Xian, I do feel that the master made a mistake."
Hearing Fahai's words, Xu Shilin said in a deep voice: "My parents have never done any harm to anyone, and they have even benefited the village. However, the master forced them to separate by saying that humans and monsters cannot be together. This led to the death of both my parents. At the same time, there were floods and countless people died." People in Suzhou and Hangzhou were displaced and even their families were destroyed."
"From this point of view, Master, you have indeed committed a heinous crime!"
"When I learned what happened back then, do you know what I wanted to do?"
At this point, Xu Shilin's eyes flashed with murderous intent: "I want to kill you, a crazy monk who doesn't distinguish between black and white!"
"Amitabha……"
Feeling Xu Shilin's blazing murderous intention, Fahai remained indifferent, still looking like a madman: "Sin, sin..."
"But I didn't do that. Even though I am already the top scholar in Jinke and have the favor of the emperor, I only need to ask for an edict to ask the experts from the Tianji Department or Longhu Mountain to accept you."
Xu Shilin took a deep breath, suppressed the murderous intent and anger in his heart, and said: "Because when I was studying in the Hanlin Academy, I checked many relevant classics, and also asked the experts from the Tianji Department and Longhu Mountain, Knowing that this is recorded, there are almost no good consequences of falling in love between men and monsters, but rather, bad consequences are common, and some even lead to serious disasters."
"Later, I checked your information, Master, and found out some of the things you did in previous years."
Speaking of this, Xu Shilin paused, then sighed and said: "So, as a top scholar in Jinke, no, maybe as an ordinary person, I don't think it is wrong for you to prevent my parents from falling in love. Incorrect……"
"Amitabha……"
After hearing Xu Shilin's words, Fahai was silent for a moment and pronounced the Buddha's name in a long voice.
"In this matter, who is right and who is wrong, or both are wrong. As a junior, I am not qualified to make judgments, and I don't want to make judgments."
"But just because I can't, doesn't mean that everyone in the world can't."
Seeing Fahai fall silent, Xu Shilin took a book and handed it to Fahai, saying: "I compiled the events of that year into a book and wrote this "The Legend of White Snake", which is now sung throughout the world... ...Ten years, a hundred years, maybe a thousand years from now, I think future generations will come to a conclusion.”
"Grandmaster……"
Speaking of this, Xu Shilin was silent for a moment, and then said: "As for yourself, if you feel guilty, then find a way to atone for your sins, or prevent similar things from happening. This is the only thing you can do, at least better than you are now. It’s better to be crazy, isn’t it?”
"I believe that even my dead parents would not want Fahai to become like this!"
After saying that, Xu Shilin turned and left, leaving only the "Legend of the White Snake" falling in front of Fahai.
"..."
Looking at Xu Shilin's leaving figure, Fa Hai was silent for a long time, then slowly picked up the White Snake and started reading page by page.
As Fa Hai read the White Snake page by page, the events of that year appeared in his mind scene by scene, making his expression become more solemn and solemn.
Finally, after a long time, Fahai turned to the last page of "The Legend of White Snake", which was not too thick, and the ending was that after the flood of Jinshan Temple that day, both Xu Xian and White Snake died, leaving only one son. and the fact that Xiaoqing Fahai is still alive.
In addition, at the end of the ending, there is a question raised by Xu Shilin.
Humans and monsters, who is good and who is evil?
What is the difference between Buddha and human beings?
Right or wrong, black or white, old rules or the current situation, who is more important?
"Amitabha!"
Looking at this last question, Fahai fell into silence holding "The Legend of White Snake", and then sat on the bank of the West Lake, flipping through the "Legend of White Snake" over and over again, regardless of worldly affairs.
Finally, after an unknown amount of time, Fahai closed the copy of "The Legend of White Snake" in his hand, and his expression completely returned to clarity. His face was no longer painful and confused, but instead had a smile that seemed to have seen through the world of mortals.
boom!
And as Fahai closed the Legend of the White Snake, the whole world became silent, as if time had stopped. Eventually, the world collapsed and turned into little streams of light that merged into the Legend of the White Snake.
The next moment, Fahai looked at Huang Shang who appeared not far away, smiled slightly, and said: "Amitabha, thank you so much, brother, for saving me!"
"How can we help each other?"
Looking at Fahai, whose eyes were clear and without any trace of vindictiveness, Huang Shang asked with a smile.
"As the senior brother said, the poor monk has fallen into the devil's trap. Not only is he reluctant to repent, but he also insists on his superior magical power, takes it in vain, and engages in all kinds of evil deeds. He suppresses good demons to benefit himself, and forcibly conquers immortals to perfect his own heart. This is It’s a big mistake.”
At this moment, Fa Hai had overcome his inner demons and walked out of the dream. He said gratefully: "If it hadn't been for senior brother's enlightenment in time, I'm afraid Fahai would have committed a heinous crime as written in "The Legend of White Snake"... Senior brother's grace, Fahai will never forget it!"
"Now that you have enlightened, what should you do next?"
Seeing that Fahai had truly awakened, Huang Shang asked: "Ignore Xu Xian and the others?"
"of course not."
Fahai shook his head and said: "After this incident, the poor monk has deeply realized the impermanence of the world and the uncertainty of human nature. Even the poor monk who has practiced Buddhism for many years will fall into the devil's trap and cannot extricate himself, until the senior brother awakens him with his magical power. Enlightenment, let alone two demons and a scholar?"
Speaking of this, Fahai paused, and then continued: "But the poor monk will not be as paranoid as before. Everyone has his own fate. If the green snake and the white snake really did not do evil, then the poor monk will not go there again. Interfering in their affairs, as for the relationship between them...it's up to them to decide whether it is a good or bad relationship."
"What if they do something evil?"
Looking at Fa Hai's firm and clear eyes, Huang Shang suddenly asked.
"The poor monk will definitely accept them!"
Fahai's eyes became firmer and he spoke word by word.
"Hahahaha, okay, this is what Fahai should be like!"
Hearing Fahai's words, Huang Shang burst into laughter.
Buzz!
Amidst Huang Shang's laughter, the dream they were in was frozen for an instant, and then turned into dots of light and dissipated, allowing them to return to the outside world again.
At the same time, the time in the outside world seemed to be frozen. The heaven and earth instantly turned into light and dissipated, and the picture flowed again. When everyone came back to their senses, they were back in the Sichuan Opera theater.
Similarly, a good play was singing on the stage, and the content of the play was the famous Sichuan Opera song "The Legend of White Snake".
Seeing this scene, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally, I passed this second level without any danger!
PS: Here comes the second bigger chapter. It has reached 9,000 words faster today. Keep typing and continue to explode, okay!
