Wuzha looked at the young novice monk's expression with displeasure:

"Is this how your Taifo Temple treats its guests??"

Seeing that Wuzhe was somewhat uncooperative, the young novice monk squinted and said:

"Well, there's nothing I can do then. You suddenly added a VIP guest who wasn't on the list. I'm worried someone might have ulterior motives. This is just a routine check, and it's only proper procedure..."

Seeing the young novice monk say this, Wuzhe said somewhat angrily:

“I have attended so many major fasting days, but I have never heard of such a requirement. Little monk, we are all Buddhist disciples who have come here to participate in the Dharma assembly for the major fasting day and to learn the Dharma. Buddhist practitioners should not be so concerned about money, especially since the offerings have already been paid. Why are you making things so difficult?”

Upon hearing this, the young novice monk sneered and glanced disdainfully at Wuzhe:

"That's incorrect. Taifo Temple is a sacred site of Mahayana Buddhism, and the Dharma assembly is grand in scale with many attendees; therefore, strict controls are necessary..."

Upon hearing this, Wuzhao's face immediately turned bright red:

"You...you're showing disrespect to my Great Relic Temple!!"

"Hey, you're right." The young novice monk squinted at Wuzha and said with a smile.

"I just look down on your Great Relic Temple..."

He paused, his tone clearly contemptuous.

"Forgive my bluntness, but your temple has declined considerably over the years, with its incense offerings dwindling year after year. If it weren't for your master's influence, Taifo Temple wouldn't have sent an invitation at all. If you're unwilling, then please return..."

The young novice monk stopped there.

Although I will not say more,

However, his facial expressions and demeanor

Every single one of them was a blatant mockery of Wuzhao.

At this moment, there is no support.

His fists clenched, about to erupt, when Ye Ran gently patted his shoulder.

Ye Ran shook his head slightly, then took out another envelope from his pocket and handed it to the little novice.

"Young Master, you flatter us. We truly acted on a whim and have caused trouble for Taifo Temple. Please accept this small token of our appreciation..."

The young novice monk took the envelope and felt its thickness.

His previously stern face softened, and even his form of address changed:

"Wouldn't it have been better if you had done this sooner, senior brother...?"

Without saying a word, the young novice monk bowed deeply and apologized to the angry Asanga.

"Brother Wuzhe, it was my youth and ignorance that caused me to speak ill of you. I hope you will forgive me..."

"Hmph..." Wuzhe snorted coldly from the side.

However, considering Ye Ran and the others, he couldn't lash out, so he could only huff and puff as he returned the greeting, expressing his understanding...

“Since you have forgiven me, please follow me.” The young novice turned and led the way, his tone much more respectful. “The Great Fasting Day Dharma Assembly is about to begin, and you have come at just the right time.”

Ye Ran and the others squinted at the bowing novice monk.

His eyes showed surprise.

"He doesn't have a shred of arrogance at all. He got the red envelope and immediately bowed his head... This little monk is quite interesting..." Wang Xianghe muttered to himself.

"We'll see," Ye Ran said. "This Taifo Temple is no ordinary place..."

With that, the group followed the young novice monk and entered the Taifo Temple one after another.

The young novice monk led the way, explaining at length:

"Fellow practitioners, you may not know this, but this year's Great Vegetarian Festival at Taifo Temple is the largest in nearly ten years. Not only have eminent monks from major temples in the Kingdom of Jialuo come to participate, but we have also invited all the great eminent monks of Mahayana Buddhism to gather together to discuss the Dharma and spread the teachings."

His face was full of pride, and he would occasionally look back at Ye Ran and the others to check their reactions. Seeing that they remained calm, he added:

"To be honest, the setup alone cost over a hundred million Gara coins. All the Buddha statues in our temple have been renovated, and the newly built gilded Buddha statue used a full eight hundred tons of pure gold. Moreover, the carvings on all the Buddha statues are from the hands of various eminent Mahayana monks..."

The young novice monk spoke as he went along.

Wuzhe, standing to the side, looked around in surprise and sighed at the same time:

"A place for quiet cultivation, turned into this mess, it's simply... ugh..."

Duobao looked at Wuzhao and said with a smile:

"I think this is great. I think you're just being a sour grapes..."

"I didn't... I..." Wuzhe was about to retort when he heard Duobao's words,

But then, considering Duobao's strength,

One person had to keep quiet, while the other sulked and resentful at the back...

After passing through several corridors, the group finally arrived in front of a magnificent hall.

Groups of monks stood before the hall, many eminent monks seated discussing the Dharma, creating a grand and bustling scene.

The young novice monk led the group to a relatively quiet spot and mysteriously lowered his voice, saying:

"This is why I said you all arrived at just the right time..."

The young novice monk then pointed to the incense stick stuck in front of the huge Buddha statue:

"Once this incense has burned out, today's grand finale will begin here..."

"Oh?? What big show is it?" Ye Ran asked.

The young novice monk looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping before...

He then approached the group, his eyes gleaming with excitement:

"The grand finale this time features a master who has traveled all the way from the Dragon Kingdom. He will publicly reveal the profound Buddhist teachings he has come to understand throughout his life, and offer them to everyone..."

Hearing this,

Ye Ran and the others frowned, then asked;

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