As the old saying goes, sometimes the person who knows you best is often your enemy.
This is indeed true.
Although we had some grudges with Baiyun Temple and got along very unpleasantly with Master Panzhi, the other party was still a sensible person after all, and he would not believe all the dirty water thrown at us just because we were once hostile.
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So I smiled and said, since you, the entire temple, don’t believe that we are the ones who took away the Panayama relics, why are you still stopping me from going up the mountain?
Lama Doda gave a wry smile, "Donor, we really don't believe it, but the masters in the Potala Palace, everyone firmly believes that you are a participant in this matter. They will also participate in the Dharma conference the day after tomorrow. If I let go
You can imagine what will happen if you go up the mountain."
Indeed, this Honghua Dharma Conference is a rare event in Tibetan areas for a century. I am afraid that most of the enlightened monks in Tibetan areas will come to watch after hearing the news. Naturally, there are many extremely powerful masters among them, even Master Lianzhu
I dare not say that such a powerful character can be ranked first.
Facing such a lineup, our behavior up the mountain was simply a way to die.
But I still insisted on going up the mountain.
There are three reasons.
First, I have always firmly believed that these lamasons have some intention of worshiping the Buddha in their hearts, and they will not kill us without saying a word.
Second, Ji Yunfei has already convinced us.
Third, in fact, I have always been curious about the purpose of such a big battle during the Restoration. Is it just to stir up grudges between Maoshan and the Tibetan lamas?
Is it just a coincidence that Ji Yunfei chose Baiyun Temple as the location, the place where the Honghua Dharma Assembly will be organized?
After listening to my words, Lama Doda fell into an embarrassed silence.
I said, "Actually, letting us go up the mountain is also for the good of Baiyun Temple."
He looked stunned and asked why?
I said that Ji Yunfei chose Baiyun Temple as the place to meet us. This shows that on the day when the Honghua Dharma Assembly is held, this guy is likely to lead a large number of demons from the Liberation Association to cause trouble in the venue. With us there, more or less
Can play some role.
Lama Doda did not believe it, shook his head and said, "The donor is joking. By then, most of the eminent monks from the Tibetan area will be present. Unless the demon sect comes out in force, it will be impossible to attack the mountain gate."
I smiled bitterly and said that most of the sects that were plotted by the Demonic Cult before had the same idea as you. The methods of action of the Restoration Society were strange and unpredictable, and could not be determined by common sense.
Finally, with our persuasion, Lama Doda gave up his plan to let us leave, and reluctantly walked in front, leading the four of us through the snowy peaks, along a secluded path unknown to outsiders, and into Baiyun Temple.
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It was already late at night when we went up the mountain. After receiving the news, Ajiang immediately ran to see us, grabbed my and Chen Xuanyi's hands and said, "Oh, why don't you listen to my advice? Didn't I always ask my senior brother to warn us?"
Are you done yet?"
Faced with the little lama's worries, Chen Xuanyi couldn't help but stretched out his hand, patted his smooth forehead, and said with a smile that it doesn't matter. Many things cannot be avoided. Soldiers will stop them, and water will cover them.
That's all.
Ajiang said with a grimace, "There will be so many eminent monks stationed there, what will you do to stop them?"
Just as he was talking, a low cough came from outside the meditation room. Ajiang suddenly shuddered, turned around and said with a grimace, "Master Panzhi, are you here?"
"yes!"
As the door of the Zen room was slowly pushed open, we saw Master Panzhi standing there with a solemn face and a copper lamp in his hand. His face was stern and expressionless.
"How many of you actually dare to come up the mountain?"
We looked at each other, stood up hurriedly, raised our hands to Master Panzhi and said, "Did Master come here specifically to capture us?"
Master Panzhi shook his head and said no.
Then, he quickly stepped into the room, pushed with his backhand, and gently closed the door with a gentle force. Then he stood there and looked at me deeply, with a complex look on his calm face.
With his emotions in mind, he sighed and said, "The appearance of a benefactor will only cause trouble, so why must he go up the mountain to die? At that time, the poor monk will be in a dilemma, and I am afraid he will not be able to fulfill his friendship as a landlord."
He spoke cryptically, but we understood it clearly.
If by then we and the Potala Palace are on opposite sides, Master Panzhi, who is a Tibetan monk, will never stand up to speak for us.
Likewise, as the person in charge here, Master Panzhi will not help the Potala Palace deal with us. After all, we are still nominally guests of Baiyun Temple.
After hearing these words, I was very moved. I hurriedly put my hands together and bowed to Master Panzhi again, "Thank you Master for your understanding. Please rest assured that we will never harm Baiyun Temple."
Master Panzhi shook his head and said that you can't harm Baiyun Temple. Instead of worrying about this, you should think carefully about how to get out of trouble when the time comes.
After saying what needed to be said, Master Panzhi turned around and walked away without stopping for a moment.
Ajiang came up quickly and said, "Brother Lin, Brother Xuanyi, you should leave quickly. Baiyun Temple can't protect you. You have all heard what Master Panzhi just said."
I interrupted Ajiang with a smile and said, "It doesn't matter. Someone has to take care of things when they happen. It's not a man's fault to just avoid it. I live here, but I want to see how God plans to play tricks on me."
Seeing that he couldn't persuade us, Ah Jiang could only sigh and sit back on the futon with a depressed look on his face.
I smiled and took the initiative to lead the conversation elsewhere, saying that when I went up the mountain just now, I saw that these lamas were very respectful to you. Could it be that you have been promoted to host in just a few days?
Ah Jiang scratched his head innocently and said with a smile, "Master Panzhi does have this plan, but the conferment ceremony has not yet been carried out. The master will not announce this in public until the Dharma conference is over."
Feng Li said curiously, "It's strange, how long have you, a little lama, been practicing? There are so many people in Baiyun Temple who are older than you, so why is it your turn to be the host?"
After hearing this, Chen Xuan and I smiled knowingly, but we just shook our heads and didn't say much.
There are many things that cannot be explained. Regarding whether Ajiang is a reincarnated soul boy, we lack effective evidence, so it is better to speak less.
After a while of greetings, Ajiang placed us in the most remote small room. This was not because he was stingy and was reluctant to entertain us with the etiquette he would treat guests. It was because our identities were too sensitive and should not be publicized.
After settling us in, A Jiang said helplessly, "Although the room I chose for you is very shabby, the location is very good. During the Dharma conference, you don't have to go out, just stay in this room and observe.
If you don't say anything and don't come into contact with any outsiders, you might be able to get away with it..."
Looking at Ajiang's unoptimistic face, I smiled and expressed my gratitude.
After seeing Ajiang off, I closed the door, and several people sat down cross-legged and began to recharge their batteries.
One day later, the long-awaited Honghua Dharma Ceremony was finally held as scheduled, and the originally quiet Baiyun Temple became extremely lively due to the arrival of waves of guests.