When Pei Wende finished his daily morning classes and returned to the mountain gate of Tongqing Temple, it was already close to noon.
An endless stream of pilgrims were coming in and out, creating a busy and lively scene that was no longer as deserted as it was a year ago.
Although he had long been accustomed to the increasingly strong incense in Tongqing Temple, Pei Wende still chose to go around to the back door to avoid the pilgrims coming and going.
After all, although Pei Wende doesn't value his identity, he still has a basic understanding of himself.
As a disciple of Zen Master Lingyou and the younger brother of Monk Huiji, Pei Wende is different from the monks who stayed at Tongqing Temple. He can be said to be the direct successor of this temple.
Not to mention, Pei Wende has helped pilgrims solve many problems in the past year, and he has already gained a certain reputation among many pilgrims.
To put it bluntly, the reason why Tongqing Temple is so prosperous today is actually due to the nosy Pei Wende.
As time went by, I burned incense and worshiped Buddha in front of the temple when I had nothing to do, and I went to see Huiji Wende when I had something to do...
This has almost become a common understanding among regular visitors to Tongqing Temple, and it is also a fact that Zen Master Lingyou acquiesces to.
If you receive incense from others, you will naturally want to help others eliminate disasters.
Zen Master Lingyou has a very clear understanding of this point.
As for the different paths chosen by the two disciples Huiji and Pei Wende, Zen Master Lingyou also maintained a silent support attitude.
Whether Huiji wants to spread Buddhism widely, or Pei Wende wants to eliminate karma and protect the Tao...
As long as Zen Master Lingyou is within his ability, he will do his best to support them.
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"Huh?"
Just when Pei Wende was about to sneak into the temple quietly through the back door, he suddenly noticed that the door of Zen Master Lingyou's Zen room was ajar.
"Laohe...master?"
Instinctively swallowing the "old monk" that blurted out, Pei Wende looked at the old Taoist sitting opposite Zen Master Lingyou in the Zen room, and was a little confused for a moment.
In Pei Wende's impression, Zen Master Lingyou's Zen room is regarded as a rare "restricted area" in Tongqing Temple.
Except for Zen Master Lingyou himself, only monks Pei Wende and Huiji would occasionally go in when delivering food. At other times, it was a place where no one was allowed to enter.
Therefore, this was the first time that Pei Wende saw Zen Master Lingyou entertain guests in the Zen room, and it was this kind of "sitting opposite" with equal seniority and posture.
"Is this your other apprentice?"
While Pei Wende was stunned, the old Taoist asked in a low voice without looking back, as if he had eyes in the back of his head.
"The scoundrel Pei Wende made you laugh."
Smiling and shaking his head, Zen Master Lingyou introduced in a humble but proud tone.
"However, although this bastard is naughty, he is quite kind-hearted and has a good reputation in this area."
Listening to the familiar politeness of Zen Master Lingyou and the old Taoist, Pei Wende seemed to have returned to the atmosphere of chatting among the elders in his previous life.
In the chats between the elders, Pei Wende, as a junior, just acts as a talking point, showing off himself to outsiders in various seemingly damaging ways.
"Why are you still standing there? I haven't met your uncle Dan Chenzi yet!"
Seeing this, Pei Wende, who had the same idea as Hui Ji, had no time to complain about why a lay monk like himself had a Taoist uncle, so he quickly stepped forward and bowed his hands as a junior.
"I've met Senior Uncle Dan Chenzi and his disciple Pei Wende."
Only then did Dan Chenzi slowly turn his head and look at Pei Wende up and down with a calm gaze.
"It seems that senior brother has been quite leisurely in Weishan these years, and he has actually cultivated two such talented people."
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At the same time, in the main hall of Tongqing Temple.
"Dan Chenzi?"
I saw Huiji receiving all the pilgrims and monks on behalf of Zen Master Lingyou, while thinking thoughtfully about the Taoist who called himself "Dan Chenzi".
In the era before Zen Master Lingyou retired, there were not many monks and Taoists who could be brothers with him.
Especially if the other party can see his true identity at a glance, this is definitely not something that ordinary practitioners can do.
After all, the first point of "no leakage magical power" is "no leakage". How can it be called "no leakage" when everyone can see through his own true identity?
"Hey, Master Huiji?"
Just when Huiji was thinking about Dan Chenzi's specific identity, a slightly dissatisfied voice suddenly woke him up from his meditation.
Hui Ji looked up and saw a very conservatively dressed woman sitting in front of him, her wrinkled face full of displeasure.
"Master Huiji, you promised to interpret the signature for me? Why are you distracted?"
Facing the woman's almost coquettish tone, Hui Ji could only sigh helplessly.
"Red Fox, do you think this is interesting?"
While she was talking, Hui Ji had already spread out the tag in her hand, with the words "A monk and a goblin, a perfect match" clearly written on it.
"Is this your fourth time this month? Haven't you had enough?"
Hearing this, the woman opposite immediately turned from anger to laughter, and took the opportunity to snatch the signature from Hui Ji's hand.
"Of course I haven't had enough fun yet. I will keep playing until you promise me!"
After the woman who was dressed very conservatively said this, she suddenly stepped forward and spoke in a low voice again.
"But you don't like the way I look now, so how about I come over with a more beautiful appearance next time?"
Rolling her eyes bluntly, Hui Ji knew that there was nothing she could do with a shameless goblin, so she simply shouted to the other pilgrims behind who were waiting for their signatures to be released.
"Next, please give up your seat to this female donor!"
Seeing this, the old man, who had long been disgusted with the red fox occupying the position and refusing to give up, immediately took a step forward and squeezed out the woman who was obviously not serious about interpreting the signature.
"Qi!"
Seeing this, the unwilling Red Fox could only stamp his feet on the spot, then turned around and disappeared into the crowd behind him.
"..."
Watching Red Fox's leaving figure silently, Huiji could only say sorry in her heart quietly.
Hui Ji has never been the kind of hard-hearted person, so he naturally knows what the red fox is thinking about this red fox that has been pestering him.
However, just like what he once said to maid Li Yanran, he had already promised himself to the Buddha and could no longer accept the wishes of other secular women.
Even a well-trained monster like Red Fox is destined to be unable to enter Hui Ji's heart.
"Amitabha, may I ask what the donor wants to ask about with this lot?"
Hui Ji, who had regained her energy, stopped thinking so much, kept her usual smile, and asked the haggard old man in front of her.
"Marriage? Blessing or misfortune? Or the well-being of the elders?"
Hearing this, the haggard old man couldn't help but shed tears and sobbed in a choked tone.
"Master Huiji, I have no choice but to go up the mountain this time. I hope you can help me!"
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