Gu An and the two were sitting cross-legged on the futon, and the handsome monk Zhongxin who had brought them here just now was sitting opposite them, accompanied by an old monk.
Gu An also knew the identity of this old monk just now.
The contemporary abbot of Jinguang Temple, Master Zhiming.
He is also a loyal master.
When Gu An was still confused, Zhiming spoke.
"Amitabha, please benefactor, what do you think of my Buddha?"
Gu An paused and looked at He Su beside him, only to see the same puzzled expression on his face.
"Master Zhiming, I don't have many contacts with Buddhists, and I don't know much about 'Buddha', so I don't have any opinions."
Zhiming nodded, but his next words made Gu An a little confused.
"Thank you, donor, from the moment I saw you, I realized that you are related to my Buddha. I wonder if you are interested in taking refuge in my Buddha."
The old monk had a smile on his face, as if it was a very interesting thing for Guan to enter Buddhism.
Gu An was stunned for a long time and asked: "Master Zhiming, how did you figure out that I... have a predestined relationship with 'your Buddha'?"
The old monk did not speak, but pointed at Gu An's bald head with a smile.
"I think Master Zhiming may have misunderstood. My head is caused by practicing the exercises, and I didn't mean to become bald.
What's more, since Master Zhiming knows my identity, he must also know that in a few days, I will enroll in the Academy of Military Affairs, right?"
The old monk nodded, and before Gu An could breathe a sigh of relief, he heard him say again: "I know, but there is no conflict between enrolling in the military and converting to my Buddha.
For example, Zhongxin, he is both a disciple of Lao Na and a student of the Ministry of Military Affairs, and he entered school three years earlier than you."
"But I am still the inspection envoy of the Qianhu Office of Youzhou Town Evil Division."
"This is not a problem. I can discuss it with Commander Yi. Presumably, he will agree to my request."
As soon as these words came out, Gu An couldn't think of any other reason. The other three people were also waiting for Gu An's answer, so the hall suddenly became quiet.
The old monk had a confident look on his face, as if he could resolve whatever reason Gu An gave to shirk.
After pondering for a moment, Gu An exhaled softly: "Master Zhiming, I have no interest in taking refuge in 'Your Buddha', and I hope you can forgive me."
Firstly, Gu An really had no reason, and secondly, Gu An found that Zhiming seemed to have come prepared.
Originally, he didn't want to embarrass Zhiming by refusing directly, but in the current situation, Gu An thought that if he didn't tell him, Zhiming might continue to pester him.
The old monk seemed to have known it for a long time. After a moment of silence, he sighed: "Amitabha, don't you think about it anymore?"
"Excuse me, Master, but I have no plans to enter Buddhism."
The old monk nodded and clasped his hands together: "Amitabha, the present cannot represent the future. If Donor Gu figures it out someday, he can come to me at any time. I, the Buddha, will always open my arms to you, Donor Gu."
Seeing the old monk nodding, Gu An could not help but feel relieved secretly, and did not ask why he wanted him to enter Buddhism.
Anyway, it is impossible for him to enter Buddhism, not for the rest of his life.
Now that I have finally managed to get the old monk to calm down, it would not be good if the old monk started to get entangled again when I asked him why.
So because of this matter, after Gu An and the old monk talked for a while, they got up and left with He Su.
The old monk also asked Zhongxin to send Gu An and Gu An as gifts.
After a while, Zhongxin returned to the back hall.
Pick up the scripture in your hand and read it.
When the old monk was talking to Gu An, he was also reading scriptures.
It seemed that nothing could attract his attention except the scriptures.
Seeing this, the old monk slowly said: "Zhongxin, don't you want to ask my master why you want Gu An to take refuge in my Buddha?"
Zhongxin retracted his gaze from the scriptures, pondered for a moment, looked at the old monk, and said with a sincere face.
"Master, why do you want the donor to take refuge in my Buddha?"
Old monk: "..."
"Oh, that's all."
The old monk sighed: "I haven't heard the Buddha's teachings for many years. Maybe, I, the Buddha, have also forgotten the teachings I gave to you back then."
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Walking on the road leaving Jinguang Temple.
He Su finally couldn't help it anymore: "Brother Gu, did you know Master Zhiming, the abbot of Jinguang Temple before?"
"Do you think we knew each other the way we did just now?"
"Then why does Master Zhiming want you to convert to Buddhism?"
"I don't know, it's not important. Anyway, I will never be a monk in my life."
During the conversation, the two of them had already arrived at the place where the horses were parked, and took the tokens from before to retrieve the horses.
"Let's go, go back directly."
The technique is in his pocket, and Gu An can't wait to go back and learn it now.
They mounted their fast horses, pulled the reins, and Gu An and the others ran towards the Zhenxie Division's general office.
The General Office of the Zhenxie Division is located close to the palace.
After entering the inner city, Gu An and his wife still had to pass through a broad avenue about six miles long. Lined on both sides of the avenue were the offices of the major administrative departments of the imperial court.
It can be said that those who can come here are all prominent figures in the capital.
At this time, Gu An and his two men were running on this road.
In an alley two miles away from the main office of Zhenxie Division, there were six people holding long knives in their hands and wearing night clothes.
In front of them, there was a young man wearing a light yellow python robe, his right leg resting on the steps, holding a folding fan in one hand and pointing at the six men in black in front of him.
"When Gu An comes over later, you will swarm him, but remember, don't be too harsh."
The one who seemed to be the leader among the six men in black said: "Your Highness, don't be too harsh. Can we just cripple his legs?"
"Pah!" The young master slapped the person who spoke on the head with his fan: "No, having a broken leg will affect your future cultivation."
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty." The man in black had just been slapped and was a little distressed. He touched his beaten head and said, "If your leg is broken, you can use medicine to restore it."
"That won't work either. What if there are any hidden dangers left in the future?"
"Then... we, how can we attack without being too harsh?"
The man in black spread his hands and looked at the other people beside him, only to see that they all nodded, looking in agreement.
The young master pondered for a moment: "I don't care anyway, although you have entered the solid state for the first time, you are still in the solid state anyway.
There should be no problem with controlling strength and strength, right?"
The men in black looked at each other and complained secretly in their hearts.
Once you start making a move, it's so easy to stop, and you can't control it so easily.
Just when the man in black was silent, a fierce voice came from a distance.
"Your Highness! Your Highness! Gu An is here!"
Seeing the chamberlain running from a distance, the young master's face lit up when he heard this: "Okay!"
He turned to the six men in black and ordered: "Remember, don't hurt Gu An. After you subdue him, seal his acupuncture points, say some harsh words.
Then I will come out again, and as soon as I report my identity, you will run away immediately, do you understand?"