Chapter 291 Come on, let's dig pits for each other and see who can outsmart whom.

Master Shanhui, fearing that Lin Luoxi would not believe him, continued, "Your two souls and six spirits were in other places before. When the time came, your souls returned from those other places."

"I also know that you are different from ordinary people, and that you have a little secret."

"But for some reason, your soul and your body still cannot be fully integrated, and you cannot unleash your true power."

“This string of Bodhi beads has been with me for over a hundred years. It is blessed by Buddhism and can help you.” Master Shanhui handed the Bodhi beads, which he had polished until they were round and full, to Lin Luoxi.

"Master, just state your conditions directly."

When Master Shanhui revealed that Lin Luoxi had a secret, Lin Luoxi felt a chill run down her spine. She could only turn to the side and gently stroke the white tiger sitting beside her to hide her inner panic.

She didn't believe the monk was suddenly being so kind. In such situations, there's a saying: "Unsolicited kindness is either a trick or a theft."

“Last night I observed the stars and learned that you wish to develop your business in Blackrock Town, but you lack the necessary experience. I also know the purpose of your visit to the mountain…”

"If Miss Lin is willing to have a golden statue of Buddha sculpted here, she will accumulate immeasurable merit, be blessed with good fortune, and succeed in everything she does..."

Lin Luoxi looked at the handsome monk in front of her in disbelief. All the gold in her space was earned through her hard work. How could he have the nerve to ask her to sculpt a Buddha statue here so easily?

"Master, is this how you usually swindle and cheat people here?"

"Do you know how much gold it takes to sculpt a Buddha statue? You're trying to move the entire national treasury, and it probably still wouldn't be enough!"

"Besides, this isn't a famous temple, and you don't have many young monks. If we were to sculpt a golden Buddha for you, it would only bring you death."

Lin Luoxi looked at the calm Master Shanhui and felt like she was about to explode.

If she were to create a golden Buddha statue, wouldn't all the gold in her space be in danger?

I glanced around the place. Although the locals of Heiyan Town said that wishes made here are very effective, I didn't see many monks.

If a golden Buddha were actually sculpted, it would likely bring utter destruction to the temple.

This monk doesn't look like someone who's not smart. Didn't he think of that?

"Miss Lin, please don't rush. Sculpting a golden Buddha only requires a thousand catties of gold..."

"You can find what you need in the west garden of the mayor's mansion. You may not agree now, but you can come back tomorrow..."

"Having a golden Buddha statue made will only bring you benefits, not harm. Only by receiving incense offerings from the world will your good fortune continue to accompany you..."

"Money is just an external thing. With Miss Lin's abilities, are you afraid of not being able to earn money?"

"As for whether we can hold out, that's our business. We absolutely won't let Miss Lin worry..."

Master Shanhui saw Lin Luoxi's pained expression, but still maintained his calm smile.

As if certain that Lin Luoxi would agree, he didn't urge her any further.

“Okay, I promise you…” Lin Luoxi looked out the window behind Shan Hui and agreed to Master Shan Hui’s request without waiting for the next day.

"Miss Lin is such a straightforward person, agreeing so quickly. Miss Lin, I dare say you will never regret it." Master Shanhui laughed heartily upon seeing Lin Luoxi's agreement.

“Master, I agree to your request. Now I’d like to make my request as well.” Lin Luoxi saw Shan Hui’s happy smile and a wicked smile appeared on her lips.

“As long as it’s within my power, I will never refuse…” Master Shanhui was caught off guard by the ever-changing emotions on Lin Luoxi’s face.

"Master, I really didn't expect that someone as refined and unconventional as you could cultivate that lotus pond behind you so beautifully."

"Master, I want the lotus seeds from that pond behind you. Is that too much to ask?" Before Master Shanhui agreed, Lin Luoxi wouldn't say how many she needed. She would praise him first and then ask for his help.

"Hehe, if I didn't grant this small request, I'd seem less magnanimous than Miss Lin. Dig, dig as much as you like..."

Master Shanhui would never have imagined that Lin Luoxi had dug such a big pit for him. He only thought that Lin Luoxi wanted some to take back and plant in the yard to please the eye, so he generously agreed.

"Thank you very much, Master. I never expected you to be such a generous and magnanimous person." Lin Luoxi stood up and bowed deeply to Master Shanhui.

"Master, everything should be alright now, right? My friends should be up by now. I'll go meet them..."

After receiving Master Shanhui's permission, Lin Luoxi greeted him with great joy, took the string of Bodhi beads that Master Shanhui had given her, and left.

As Master Shanhui watched Lin Luoxi's departing figure, he felt as if something was about to happen, and his heart was filled with unease.

He counted on his fingers, but when it came to Lin Luoxi, he couldn't figure it out.

"That bastard, how dare he scheme against me, and even said I have a connection with Buddha..." Lin Luoxi muttered as she walked away.

Although she knew that the gold she had obtained was ill-gotten gains, she believed that making a golden statue of Buddha was a good deed.

Furthermore, her purpose in going up the mountain today was to discuss cooperation with this temple.

However, when Shan Hui directly asked her to contribute gold to make a golden statue, it felt like she was being cheated, which made her very unhappy.

It's like this: I can give you my things, but you can't just ask for them. The feelings involved are completely different.

"Sister Luo Xi, you're out..." Lin Luo Xi had just turned the corner of the palace where Master Shan Hui was when she ran into Xie Han Chuan.

"Brother Hanchuan, what are you doing here? Haven't my older brother and the others climbed up yet?" Lin Luoxi asked Xie Hanchuan curiously, not seeing Lin Wenqian and the others.

"They've already come up, but that little novice monk led them inside to worship Buddha," Xie Hanchuan said, pointing to the incense-filled hall next to Master Shanhui.

Just as Xie Hanchuan finished speaking, Lin Wenqian and the others who had gone to worship Buddha also came out.

"Miss Lin, you're out too..." Xiao Jingchen greeted Lin Luoxi with a smile when he saw her beside Xie Hanchuan.

"Hmm, Your Highness, how many people did you bring today?" Lin Luoxi carefully counted the people who came up the mountain with her today, and then looked at Xiao Jingchen.

"Miss Lin, why are you asking this?" Xiao Jingchen didn't answer Lin Luoxi's question immediately, but instead asked her.

"Master Shanhui promised to give me lotus seeds today, so I'm looking for someone to help me dig them up." After all, there are a thousand acres of lotus seeds, and these few dozen people can't possibly dig them all up.

“There should be more than twenty people…” Xiao Jingchen was unaware of Lin Luoxi’s deal with Master Shanhui and thought Lin Luoxi was too stingy.