Master Daoyue is fifty-eight years old this year. He is not an old man who always stays at Da Zongchi Temple to eat fast and chant Buddha.
When he was young, he also traveled across the land of China and was proficient in various wilderness survival skills. He was not a monk who only relied on alms to survive.
In fact, there was nothing we could do about it. In the last years of the Sui Dynasty, there was chaos and war.
The people are living in dire straits, and many people have no food to eat at home.
Of course, even in this situation, there are still many Buddhist believers who would rather go hungry than give alms to monks.
This is not surprising. After all, the founding emperor and queen of the Sui Dynasty were both devout believers in Buddhism. Their actions followed suit, and the status of Buddhism has always been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Religious beliefs can be so overbearing sometimes.
Even so, Master Daoyue was unwilling and unable to accept such charity. Facing those believers who were sallow and thin and about to starve to death, he did not have the courage to accept it.
So, he found a job to make a living.
Then... he can eat big food with peace of mind. In this way, he can still live a very cool life when traveling.
That's right, it's true that I feel a little uneasy about my conscience, of course, it's just a little bit.
After all, most of the big business owners in this world are not good dogs, and it is not unconscionable to cut their flesh from them.
However, what Daoyue never expected was that at this age, when it was time for him to enjoy peace of mind and happiness, he would still have to return to his old career for the sake of his disciples.
It’s true: If I don’t go to hell, who will?
All in all, in one sentence.
"Oh, they are all poor and troublesome."
Why didn't he take the carriage?
Isn't it just poverty?
Why do you want two apprentices to walk?
Isn't it because I don't have money to buy elixirs, so I can only use this painful and tiring method to enhance the effect of the elixirs.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
Ye Yuan made a visual inspection and found that he had grown five centimeters in total and was only five-sixths short of his goal.
Soon, he will grow up to be eight years old, and then most people will not be able to see it.
Of course, secret techniques such as physiognomy can still be achieved, but once Ye Yuan starts practicing, he won't have this trouble.
The streets are full of traffic and people, and it’s a lively street.
The early decision of the Tang Dynasty benefited the people of China to a certain extent. The small county in front of us was one of the biggest beneficiaries, and it had... order.
An order that is stable and accepted by the public is the bottom line for a good life.
"Tanghulu..."
"Baozi, hot meat buns..."
"Candy man..."
"Wow, it's so lively!"
After all, he is a child. The little dialectical monk was dazzled. He happily looked at the candied haws here and touched the little kite there. He could hardly move his eyes away.
As for buying it, it was naturally impossible. He had no money in his pocket, and he knew that his master who was searching for it had even less money.
However, it doesn’t cost any money to take a look.
Dao Yue looked at the lively eldest disciple and smiled.
In a blink of an eye, he looked at the young apprentice strangely. His face was calm, not looking around like his senior brother, and there was no child's curiosity in his eyes.
So... not like a child!
Was there such a big flaw in the spell last time?
Daoyue became less confident and felt even more guilty towards his little apprentice.
At this time, the little dialectical monk who had satisfied his curiosity ran back, pulled the master's coat sleeve and asked.
"Master, Master, why are we going to the city?"
At this moment, Dao Yue thought of the empty money bag in his sleeves and forced a smile.
"Ahem, Master sensed that there was a ghost in the city, so he came to slay the demons."
"Ah, ghost, master...can we fight it?"
"Don't worry, you are confident as a teacher."
Dao Yue was very confident in his vision. Before entering the city, he had observed the ghost energy in the city. The little ghost must have just been born and was definitely much weaker than him.
If he hadn't been completely sure, he wouldn't have dared to come!
Having said that, the little dialectical monk could only choose to believe it.
As for Ye Yuan, he knew that at his current age, he could not change his master's mind.
The other thing is…
Although Dao Yue never said it, Ye Yuan knew that they were almost out of money to eat. If they didn't get some money, their brothers would probably starve to death. What an unreliable master!
(Dao Yue: You are a loser, but you still have the nerve to say this!)
The small town is not very big, and the three masters and apprentices have clear goals.
Therefore, in less than a quarter of an hour, the three masters and apprentices arrived at the location of the ghost energy.
This is a large courtyard, and there are two stone lions standing at the door. It looks like a wealthy family.
Daoyue's eyes shone brightly, and he was obviously very satisfied.
"That's great, I can knock more..."
"No, it is the duty of a monk to be compassionate, to relieve the suffering of the world, and to save all sentient beings. Amitabha, that is so good!"
Of course, the above were all from his heart, and he did not tell his two disciples to avoid damaging his image of an eminent monk in the hearts of his disciples.
Well, if there is such a thing.
Anyway, it doesn't exist in Ye Yuan's heart.
After standing stupidly at the entrance of the courtyard for a while, the little dialectical monk became impatient and asked hurriedly.
"Master, why don't you knock on the door?"
"Disciple, please don't talk and don't be too curious. Do you understand?"
"I understand, Master."
The little dialectical monk kept his mouth shut and looked forward to the master's "performance".
To be honest, Ye Yuan is also looking forward to this "performance".
I saw the old monk first sorting out his monk's robes, Buddhist beads and other items, and then he also sorted them out for the two younger monks. Finally, he held the Zen staff in his hand to make himself look more like an enlightened monk.
Then…
"Amitabha."
this…
That's it?
Ye Yuan's eyes widened, filled with disbelief.
I thought it would be some sophisticated routines and words that would make strangers believe in him.
As a result, this... magic similar to the sound transmission from a thousand miles spread his Buddha's name throughout the Bai Family Courtyard, alarming everyone.
This method is too simple and crude.
However, when Ye Yuan thought about it again, he no longer found it strange.
After all, the simpler the means, the more effective they are.
No matter how deep the routine is, no matter how clever the words are, there is a possibility that they will be exposed.
But this kind of real strength will not.
Moreover, it saves a lot of talking, so why not?
No, within a minute, the gate of Bai Mansion opened, and the old lady of the Bai family personally took her family out to greet the "eminent monk".
Then, Master Daoyue, the "eminent monk and great virtue", used another method to bless the old lady who believed in Buddhism in public.
Suddenly, Buddha's light overflowed!
Dazzling!
Everyone stared at this scene with wide eyes, believing deeply in Master Daoyue and admiring him with eyes full of admiration.
Ye Yuan was not in Xiuwei, but his eyes were still there. He saw the master's methods and immediately looked up to the sky speechlessly.
What blessing?
Isn't it just a matter of using some magic power to recuperate the old lady's body?
As for that golden Buddha light.
It's even simpler. Buddhism's magic power is released with this kind of light effect.
Moreover, even beginners who have just mastered magic can do this.
In short, Ye Yuan expressed that he was very disappointed with this "performance".
However, the Bai family is not disappointed.
Next, the three masters and apprentices received a warm welcome and were invited into the mansion by the Bai family, where they were treated well.
After entering the house, Master Daoyue was explaining Buddhism to the old lady of the Bai family.
The old lady of the Bai family had a rosy face and almost lost her teeth when she smiled.
Well, no, Ye Yuan took a closer look and found that the old lady was old and had no teeth in her mouth.
Ye Yuan watched his master fooling the old lady and sighed in his heart.