Even though he had betrayed his master and the Great Wuxiang Temple no longer existed, he was still a Buddhist disciple. He didn't know what the future held, but he couldn't just give up his identity as a Buddhist disciple.
“If I save her, she’ll definitely stay with you,” Ye Xingchen said. “If you don’t plan to spend your life with her, then why did you save her in the first place?”
"This..." Ru Xin was speechless at Ye Xingchen's question. He smiled wryly and said, "Why don't you heal her wounds first, okay?"
"That depends on Miss Shuixin's wishes," Ye Xingchen said. "If she wants to live, I can save her; if she doesn't want to live, wouldn't I be going against her wishes?"
"Ye Xingchen," Shui Xin spoke up, "You don't need to save me. Just let me die peacefully."
"What are you saying?" Ru said anxiously, "Ye Xingchen's medical skills are the best in the world. He can definitely help you recover."
"I'm with the person I love, but he insists on becoming a monk. If this is the ending, I'd rather die." Shui Xin slowly raised her head, her gaze resolute.
"See?" Ye Xingchen said with a smile. "Monk, you should return to secular life. You have been a devout Buddhist for so many years, but what kind of things have your fellow disciples at Dawuxiang Temple done? Calling them executioners would not be an exaggeration."
"I..." Ruxin looked conflicted. He shook his head and said, "I can't return to secular life for now. I haven't made up my mind yet."
"Then hurry up and think about it. You still have a few hours." Ye Xingchen sat down, looking like he was enjoying the show. "If you still can't figure it out, this girl really won't be able to be saved. You'll be the one who regrets it then."
"Ye Xingchen, did you do this on purpose?" Ruxin looked at Ye Xingchen angrily.
"I didn't do it on purpose. I'm thinking about your future," Ye Xingchen said. "Just tell me, are you going to return to secular life or not?"
Shui Xin slowly raised her head, her eyes filled with resentment.
"I...can't decide." Ruxin recited the Diamond Sutra several times, but still shook her head.
"Forget it, don't force him." Shui Xin sighed. "Forced love is never sweet. Whether he returns to secular life or not, I will stay by his side and do his laundry and cook for him."
“Alright.” Ye Xingchen thought for a moment: “Even the most hard-hearted person will be moved eventually, right? You stay by this monk’s side every day, I don’t believe he won’t be moved at all. Come, sit down, I’ll heal your wounds.”
"Thank you." Shui Xin nodded gratefully, sat up straight, and then closed her eyes.
Ye Xingchen performed acupuncture and breath control on her, and after a great deal of effort, he finally healed her injuries. Then he prescribed medicine and gave her medical instructions.
Shui Xin needed to rest, while Ye Xingchen and Ru Xin went to the mountaintop at the other end of the pavilion. At this time, the sun was setting, and the west was bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun.
"Are you leaving Jinling?" Ruxin asked.
"Yes, it's time to leave Jinling." Ye Xingchen nodded and said, "Things here are over, and now I'm going to find the imperial tombs."
“I owe you a huge favor,” Ruxin said.
“It’s not just one. I’ve saved you, and I’ve also saved the person you love,” Ye Xingchen said. “If you’re going to be serious, this favor is huge.”
"Ha, you're still as shrewd as ever." Ru Xin smiled faintly: "Alright, I do owe you too many favors, and I can't repay them in a short time."
"But if I have the chance in the future, I will repay your favor."
"Then I'll take it seriously. If I ever get into trouble in the future, you'll have to step in and solve it for me," Ye Xingchen said earnestly.
"Don't worry, I'll be there anytime." Ruxin nodded.
"So what are you planning to do in the future?" Ye Xingchen gestured in the direction of Shui Xin: "You don't plan to return to secular life, do you really want her to stay with you for the rest of her life?"
"Let's talk about it later." Ruxin sighed and said, "I've been a Buddhist for so many years, and I can't accept that you're suddenly asking me to return to secular life."
"What's so unacceptable about this?" Ye Xingchen curled his lip. "I think these rules of you monks are a bit ridiculous. No marriage, no children? If everyone did that, wouldn't the world become extinct?"
"So, sometimes the rules of Buddhism are not necessarily correct. Sincerity is enough; you don't necessarily have to abide by these rules until you die."
"Moreover, I see that you still have worldly ties, so you should think it over carefully."
"Thank you, I'll think about it carefully." Ru Xin nodded, then turned to look at Ye Xingchen: "I'm fine with anything, what about you?"
"Me? What happened to me?" Ye Xingchen looked at Ruxin in astonishment.
“You are different from me. You have protruding ears and a face that attracts many admirers.” Ru Xin smiled slightly and said, “You have countless confidantes and beauties around you.”
"But you committed too many killings before, and the nine numbers of your destiny palace are all uncertain. Now, you probably don't even know what your fate will be or where it will lead you."
"I don't know, I'm not sure." Ye Xingchen shook his head and sighed, "You're confused about your own future, but so am I."
"Some things must be done, and some people must be killed. Sometimes, people are just pawns in the game of fate. No matter how strong your abilities are, you can't escape the constraints of fate."
"It's good that you understand." Ruxin nodded slowly: "The way of heaven is vast and indistinct, and all living beings are like ants. You and I are just pawns."
"Yes, we're all just pawns." Ye Xingchen smiled. "But so what? If I'm really forced into a corner, I'll just say, 'To hell with the Heavenly Dao! I'll do whatever I want, and who can stop me then?'"
"Haha, great minds think alike." Ruxin laughed heartily and said leisurely, "Seeing how open-minded Brother Ye is, I am relieved. Fate and destiny are nothing but a piece of cake for you. It seems I was worrying too much."
"You too." Ye Xingchen nodded. "What are your plans for the future?"
"So many things have happened here. My most respected senior brother, the compassionate Dawuxiang Temple, is actually a hellish place. This has been a huge shock to me." Ruxin sighed and said, "I can't accept this fact for a while, so I plan to travel the world with Shuixin."
"That's fine. The person you respected since childhood turned out to be a liar, a ruthless killer." Ye Xingchen said, "Anyone would find it hard to let go, so I understand you. It's good for you to go and clear your head."
"We shall part ways here." Ruxin nodded slowly to Ye Xingchen.
"Until we meet again." Ye Xingchen clasped his hands in a fist salute.
"Until we meet again." This time, Ruxin didn't put her palms together, but instead clasped her hands in a fist salute like Ye Xingchen.
The two smiled at each other and then parted ways.
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