"These gatherings of demons and monsters are actually somewhat polite."
The Bodhisattva has not been walking in the three realms for a long time. He thought that the gathering of demons would be like a chaotic dance of demons.
Unexpectedly, when I saw him today, he was impressed.
The prevalence of second-rate Buddhism and Taoism has actually had a profound impact on these mountain spirits. Except for some demons who are vicious and cunning in nature, many demons actually have no intention of harming others. They also want to cultivate and become immortals and achieve positive results.
But most goblins have no one to guide them, so they go astray.
Yesterday, Bodhisattva discussed with Fa Hai how to deal with these monsters.
The two argued for a long time and were at loggerheads.
According to Fahai's character, he would naturally save them all. Those whose sins are slightly minor can be allowed to have their souls reincarnated...as for those who have committed extremely heinous crimes, their souls can be fed back to heaven and earth. It is not considered that they came to this world in vain.
Guanyin Bodhisattva has great compassion, and with her, all living beings in the world have a glimmer of hope. Therefore, even the most vicious people often sincerely worship the Bodhisattva...because they sincerely repent and can really survive.
Of course, for those who are not sincere, the Bodhisattva naturally has thunderous methods.
Guanyin Bodhisattva just doesn't want to kill, but that doesn't mean she won't... During the Conferred God War, when she was still a Cihang Taoist under Yuxu's sect, she was committing a murder prohibition, and her hands were stained with an unknown amount of blood.
Especially in the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation, together with the Twelve Golden Immortals, the sky was dark and the earth was dark, and blood flowed like rivers.
Perhaps it was because he killed so many people back then that the Bodhisattva now has such perseverance and perseverance to save all sentient beings.
In Buddhist terms, I don’t know whether it means putting down the butcher’s knife and becoming a Buddha immediately.
Bodhisattva knows Jin Chanzi's temperament. He even dares to contradict his master, Tathagata. How can he listen to what he says?
After thinking about it, he made an agreement: "For the sake of the poor monk's face, give them a chance... Tomorrow the others will gather together and ask Wukong to ask them whether they should eat Tang Monk's meat first or enjoy the Buddha's clothes first... If If they eat Tang Monk's flesh first, then they are the ones who have this calamity and have no connection with my Buddha. If there are one or two spirits who admire my Buddha's holy relics and want to look at the Buddha's robes...you should let them go and leave them to the poor monk. How about disposal?"
Fahai listened to the Bodhisattva's words and thought for a moment. It was obviously not possible to resist the Bodhisattva. If the Bodhisattva really wanted to save these monsters, how could he stop them?
I just didn't expect that when I was about to take a step back, the Bodhisattva actually let go first, which made Fahai feel quite flattered... After all, the person in front of me is Guanyin Bodhisattva. As a Buddhist master, his status is higher than that of ordinary Buddhas. 'A little higher.
Fa Hai pondered for a while and then spoke: "The Bodhisattva has always been compassionate, but his disciples are so aggressive that they don't know how to advance or retreat... Disciples can take a step back. There is no need to ask them whether they want to eat Tang Monk's meat. Just ask them if they want to drink wine first." For the banquet, it is better to reward the Buddha's clothes first... Acting like this is not deliberately tempting his nature. After all, in the face of "immortality, flying immortals and becoming Buddhas", let alone these mountain spirits, even some accomplished cultivators Yes, I’m afraid I can’t bear it.”
The Bodhisattva happily agreed and said in his heart: This golden cicada has indeed grown. With just such words, how many people can stay at the banquet?
As soon as I had the slightest intention of retreating, he stopped fighting. He probably wanted to let these monsters go because of my face.
Being reckless and rigid is not a long-term solution... Only the harmony of yin and yang can the gods be transparent and all laws be natural.
Bodhisattva practices both Buddhism and Taoism, and her Taoism cultivation is higher than Buddhism. This is one of the reasons why she has a high status in Buddhism even though she is a Bodhisattva.
"Everyone, should you drink and feast first, or should you reward the Buddha's robes first?" The great sage asked a multiple-choice question from the main seat to the demons below.
Seeing that there was no reaction from the demons below, the Great Sage said again: "If you want to have a feast, just stay here. Those who look at the Buddha's robes will..." The Great Sage looked at the Bodhisattva.
After receiving the signal, the Bodhisattva stood up and said, "I will follow Xiaosheng to see the Buddha's robes."
Seventeen of the eighteen demons stood up after hearing this. The strong Toutuo smiled and said: "I will not be short of wine and meat. It will not be too late to come and have a feast after seeing the Buddha's robes."
"That's right, that's right!" The demons echoed for a while.
Seeing this, the Bodhisattva secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She expected that there would be many people to see the Buddha's robes, but she did not expect that only one person would be left to eat.
When I raised my eyes to see which unlucky guy it was... wasn't it Ling Xuzi who arrived last?
The group of demons were about to go into the cave with the Bodhisattva, when they heard Ling Xuzi, who was sitting in the seat, suddenly ask: "Brother Taoist, I wonder if this banquet can be paired with Tang Monk's meat?"
hiss--
As soon as these words came out, the monsters who were clamoring to see the Buddha's robe all stopped and only stared at the "Great Sage" above them.
The great sage at the head was stunned for a moment, then looked at the Bodhisattva who had turned into a snake spirit, and slowly said: "Yes."
Wow——
When even a few demons returned to their seats.
These few who came back with determination also brought back those who were still hesitant.
Originally there were ten goblins who were going to see the Buddha's robes, but now there were only eight left behind the Bodhisattva... half of them were gone in just one sentence.
The Bodhisattva's expression did not change, and he could not persuade the damned ghosts with good words. Maybe their life span was over...
Being able to keep eight of them was not in vain. After all, according to Sanzang's original intention, he planned not to let any of them go.
At this time, another demon was heard saying: "You can see the Buddha's robes at any time, but there is only so much Tang Monk meat... If we go to look at the Buddha's robes, Tang Monk's meat will have been eaten by the time we come back. It's not for nothing." trip?"
Most of the demons come here because they are here for the "Tang Monk Meat". The Buddha's robes are just a pretext for being elegant. Do they really think that they are demons who have the truth?
"Don't tell me that the amount of Tang Monk's meat in Brother Taoist's hand is limited. Seeing that he can't supply it to us, why did you divide us into two groups?" A slender Taoist-looking goblin said while returning to his seat: "Let's drink wine and eat meat first." , it is not considered blasphemy to visit the treasure after eating and drinking."
"It's extreme, it's extreme."
The demons abandoned the Bodhisattva and returned to their seats, just waiting to drink and eat meat.
Even the Bodhisattva was so restrained that she almost laughed out of anger... She never expected that even Fahai was ready to let them go, but she didn't expect that they themselves failed to live up to their expectations and insisted on rushing to die.
Just give it up.
The Bodhisattva also sat down. She wanted to see for a while how many of these monsters could still be so cheerful.
"Brother Dao." However, Ling Xuzi actually stood up and walked to the side of the Bodhisattva and said, "Xiao Dao is willing to go and see the Buddha's robe first."
It’s not just the Bodhisattva. This sentence made the great sage above him and the demons dodge, you guys... It’s you who are not going, and you are the one who is going... Why, you don’t want to follow us. Are you in the same boat?
The Great Sage asked out of curiosity: "Brother Taoist, don't you want to eat Tang Monk's meat?"
Ling Xuzi said with a smile: "The method of cultivating the small Tao is a posthumous chapter of Xuanmen. It follows the path of justice and peace... In normal times, we eat less food and wine... and it will not be contaminated by human essence and blood. I'm afraid It ruins your practice.”
"This is not ordinary meat, but Tang Monk's meat!" A demon said in surprise: "Don't you know that if you eat Tang Monk's meat, you can live forever and become a Buddha? Just by relying on your posthumous chapter, when will you be able to achieve enlightenment? ?”
"Practice should be one step at a time, down-to-earth. How can we pretend to be something like this? Besides, no one has eaten Tang Monk's meat. Who knows whether the rumors are true or false?" Ling Xuzi didn't mean to disturb the atmosphere. He was really overwhelmed by his emotions. Here, if you don't say a few words, the thoughts in your heart will not be clear.
"It can't be faked. How can you practice that elixir all day long?" Another low demon retorted and ridiculed: "You said that the rumors are not true or false...Don't you know that this statement was said by Guanyin Bodhisattva? Is it possible? Do you want to say that the Bodhisattva lied and deceived us?"
He could tolerate everything else, but this one was the scapegoat. The Bodhisattva's face suddenly darkened.
bad!
The great sage saw that the Bodhisattva looked wrong. He was angry and wanted to laugh.
He already knew from the Bodhisattva that these words were not spoken by the Bodhisattva, and deduced that it was the bait set by the Master for fishing... But he did not expect that these words became more and more true as they spread. Whatever you say, choose to believe it.
It can be seen how strong the reputation of "Guanyin Bodhisattva" is in the three realms, and it is well-known among monsters and monsters.
Please stop saying a few words!
After all, it was the "Great Sage" who served the wine, so he naturally had to control the scene. He only appeared to comfort them, and with the Bodhisattva going along with the flow, there was no major conflict. The Great Sage personally sent the Bodhisattva and you, Ling Xuzi, into the cave. Then he clapped his hands and said with a smile, "They are going to see the Buddha's clothes. Let's eat Tang Monk's meat."
"Young men, bring Tang Seng up quickly!"
Not long after the words fell.
Master Sanzang, who was bound by ropes, was carried out by a group of little demons.
The group of monsters watched and admired: "What a great monk, why is he in such a mess?"
"Maybe it was messy due to a big battle yesterday."
Fahai took a few more glances at the Great Sage. Last night, the monkey head said that in order not to reveal the truth, he would tie himself up in case a demon came to see Tang Monk... Fahai felt that monkey head's words made sense, so he asked him to tie himself up.
In order to make his image more realistic, he even smeared dirt on his face and sprinkled ashes on his clothes, which only made him look miserable.
But ever since he was tied up and now when he was carried out... not a single goblin had come to see him.
The Great Sage felt guilty. It was a rare opportunity to manipulate the Master at that time. In addition, the Master himself was too cooperative, so he couldn't stop for a while...but he can't blame the monkey for being naughty.
"Everyone, this Tang Monk looks quite big, but we are all powerful after all." The monster dressed as Zhuang Toutuo looked at the "Great Sage" and said, "But I don't know how this Tang Monk eats?"
The Great Sage pretended to be generous, "Brothers, come and decide, whether it is steamed and braised, or boiled and grilled... I will let you discuss it individually."
What the Great Sage said in his mouth was actually speaking in his heart: "Instead of thinking about how to eat Tang Monk's meat, you might as well think about how you will be reincarnated in your next life... Oh, some fairies may not even have a chance to be reincarnated."
The Great Sage focused on a few, a strong Toutuo, a thin Taoist priest, and a short fat man. Among the group of demons present, these three were the most powerful ones.
What scruples can the demons have?
Since Tang Monk was carried out, the tempting fragrance has penetrated directly into their mouths and noses. If they don't want to save a little face, how can they care about steaming and braised?
I ate it raw right away.
"Amitabha."
The group of demons were expressing their opinions, but they heard Tang Sanzang recite the Buddha's name: "Dear donors, please listen to what this poor monk has to say."
