After sending Uncle Da Zhuo and Xiao Zhuo down to the Dajun Mountain Cave, Zhao Ran couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the two disappearing figures.
According to their teacher Jiang Tenghe, the Zhuo brothers have "retarded qualifications" and have no hope of becoming great masters. Being able to form elixirs both at once is already a miracle among miracles, and I don't know what kind of good fortune they have encountered. As for the future, if they are good, they can further become great mage.
, but it is definitely difficult to reach the level of master training.
Just as they were sighing, Ying Kesong and Ma Gong came together again: "Zhao Xingxing, these two distinguished guests have stayed for more than half a year and cost more than 790 taels of silver. We brothers can't afford it."
?Zhao Ran shook his head: "You guys are obsessed with money! Okay, I understand, it will be deducted from the target tasks at the end of the year."
The two men finally breathed a sigh of relief and just turned to leave when Leng Buding said from behind: "Remember to get the 20% discount!"
The day after Dazhuo and Xiaozhuo left, Mingjue and Yang Fan, accompanied by the spiritual wolf Yueying, stepped into the gate of the Dajun Mountain Cave. It was not until they completed the check-in procedures in the heaven and earth that Zhao Ran showed up.
"Oh, Master Mingjue and Master Yangfan, we haven't seen each other for a year, how are you doing? I really remember you very much!" Zhao Ran laughed and came out to greet them, his face full of enthusiasm.
"I've met Taoist Master Zhao. Thank you so much for remembering him." Mingjue smiled and put his hands together.
"Taoist Master Zhao, this young monk always remembers Taoist Master's teachings, so he begged Tianlongyuan to come with Senior Brother Mingjue." Yang Fan was respectful with a bit of admiration.
"Welcome! You two have come a long way and have a hard time. Let's take a rest for one night. Let's discuss calligraphy and painting together tomorrow, okay?"
These two people had already received the flying talisman from Zhao Ran, and knew that they came to the Maharaja Cave Heaven in the name of participating in the "Junshan Calligraphy and Painting Pen Meeting", which had nothing to do with the Sutra Temple, and they could never mention Master Padmasambhava, so they were very worried.
He nodded tacitly and immediately went to his room to rest.
Spirit Wolf Yueying came up and asked: "Zhao Xingxing, when is the PEN meeting tomorrow? Where is it? I suggest the Weeping Willow Pavilion by the lake. The scenery there is charming, the view is broad, and it is very comfortable. By the way, besides you and me, the participants of the PEN meeting are also
Who is there? Why not Zhao Zhongxing send a flying talisman to ask Master Yu and Brother Yang to come back together? Brother Yang's paintings do not contain a trace of craftsmanship and are extremely rare..."
Zhao Ran waved his hand and said: "It has nothing to do with you. You can go and organize "Junshan Notes". By the way, don't publicize this matter, let alone mention it in the notes. Remember!"
"Ah? This...Zhao Zhongxing, Xiaoxiu, although I am good at poetry and poetry, I also love calligraphy and yearn for it..."
"It really has nothing to do with you, just leave now." Zhao Ran waved his hand resolutely without any hesitation.
Spirit Wolf Yueying saw that Taoist Master Zhao was refusing to play with him, so he had no choice but to leave with a sigh.
After he left, Zhao Ran grabbed the big fluffy tail of the welcoming pine tree and pulled him over: "Mr. Ying, have these two monks made a card?"
Yingke Song shook his head: "The two bald donkeys are so stingy that they only live in a subdivision house, and they share a room..."
Immediately after they were settled, they came back and complained: "I won't soak in hot springs, drink spiritual wine, or eat meat. I originally wanted to try the spiritual fruit, but when I heard the price, I immediately shrank... It's just too much."
I picked it..."
Zhao Ran frowned and said, "That shouldn't be the case. I don't know about Yang Fan, but Mingjue is a generous and wealthy person... Could it be the difference between public funds and private funds?"
The two men hurriedly asked: "What do you mean by the Taoist Master's words?"
Zhao Ran said: "I'm afraid this trip is an expense of Tianlongyuan's public funds. Their level is not enough and their standards are low, so we can only share the room with two people."
The two demons looked confused: "Is there still such a way to say it?"
Zhao Ran shook his head: "I don't know, I even guessed it."
The two demons were puzzled: "Even so, can we still subsidize it ourselves?"
Zhao Ran sneered: "How can there be any reason in the world for one's own family to supplement official duties? If you really do this, you will be scolded. If you have money to supplement your own money, where will you put me who have no money? Isn't this just trying to show off? Okay.
Come on, stop complaining, receive them well, and don’t discriminate against the consumption of public funds. You must know that they are just the first group, leading the way. If you treat them well, there will be a steady stream of monks behind them!"
"I understand, Zhao Xingxing!"
That night, Zhao Ran invited Mingjue and Yang Fan out of the world of heaven and earth and came to the Junshan Temple opposite.
Zhao Ran pointed to the main hall and introduced: "This is the main hall of Sutra Temple. Except for the change of the plaque, nothing else has been touched."
Mingjue's breathing was rapid. He stared at the Sutra Temple and could hardly move. After a long time, he said: "It's a pity about this plaque."
Zhao Ran explained: "My Taoist sect will never allow the name of Shujing Temple to stay. Please forgive me, Master. If I hadn't lobbied everywhere and tried my best to stop it, this temple would have been bulldozed long ago."
The two monks clasped their hands to Zhao Ran and said, "Thank you so much, Taoist Master Zhao. Your merits are immeasurable."
"Two masters, please come with me and see the temple first."
After two consecutive "loots", the Sutra Temple was empty except for Buddha statues and murals. But even so, the two monks walked around and lingered, their minds were shaken by the sight, and they couldn't help but sigh.
Fortunately, the secret room of the pagoda where the rainbow body of lotus is stored was blocked by a formation, and the two monks were not able to openly observe it with Buddhist teachings, so they did not find any flaws.
After going around in a circle, I paid homage again solemnly. I first worshiped Sakyamuni Buddha in the main hall and the Bodhisattvas, Arhats and Hercules on both sides. Then I worshiped the statues of the Seven Awakening Masters in the west side hall. Finally, I went to the east side hall and paid homage to the Buddha.
Pay homage to the statue of Padmasambhava, the statue of King Trisong Dezan, and the statue of the eminent monk Shantarakshita.
In the meantime, Mingjue wanted to ask Zhao Ran for some incense and candles, but Zhao Ran flatly refused. Are you kidding me? It is already an exception to worship the Buddha statue in the cave of Daomen. I still want to offer incense and candles when worshiping? How can it be so good?
thing?
Yang Fan is the first disciple of Bodhi Hall. Although his cultivation is shallow, his vision is extremely accurate. He is also very familiar with many allusions to Buddhism and Taoism. Tianlongyuan sent him here because he wanted to verify the authenticity.
After worshiping the statue of Guru Rinpoche, Yang Fan said to Mingjue: "This is one of the eight transformations of Guru Rinpoche, the lion phase of Sakyamuni. On the Vajra Seat in India, Guru Rinpoche manifested various magical powers and said that he was a self-generated being.
Many people did not believe in the Buddha and slandered him. In order to lead these sentient beings to the path of liberation, Guru Rinpoche appeared as a monk under the seat of Guru Drakpa Harri. This appearance was called the Sakyamuni Lion."
Mingjue asked: "Is this the real thing?"
Yang Fan nodded with great certainty, and the two monks looked at the Buddha statue, so fascinated that they forgot to say anything.
Zhao Ran did not urge him. He held the lamp in his hand and waited silently beside him. Mingjue came to Zhao Ran several times, but he hesitated to speak.
Zhao Ran knew what he wanted to ask, it was nothing more than leftover Buddhist magic weapons, scriptures, etc., but since he didn't ask, he pretended not to know and was too lazy to make up lies.
After paying homage, the two men took out paper and pen from the storage artifacts. They wanted to copy the Buddha statue, the surrounding beams, and the paintings on the walls, but they were stopped by Zhao Ran: "Two masters, go back first, it's already Yin time.
, I will describe it again in two days. I brought you two here without permission. Pindao has a lot of responsibility. If my master finds out, he will be punished. The punishment is small, and I am afraid that the two of you will not have the chance to come again.
"
So the two monks had no choice but to give up and leave sadly.
In this way, every other day, Zhao Ran took the two of them into the temple to sketch in Zishi, and left in Yinshi. For seven days in a row, Zhao Ran sent them away, saying that they would come back in February next year.
Of course it was high-sounding, and the two monks fully understood it from the bottom of their hearts.
When leaving, Mingjue said: "Taoist Master Zhao, I have a heartless request for you. In February next year, can you allow me to bring a few more people?"
Zhao Ran had a look of embarrassment on his face, and after a moment he said: "Then there will be seven next time, but their cultivation level cannot exceed that of the master. You know..."
"I understand this."
The reason why Mingjue and Yang Fan were allowed to leave the mountain was, firstly, because of their thirst for marketing, and secondly, there was indeed something going on - senior brother Wei Zhizhen was released from seclusion!