Chapter 218 Floating Life Thousand Leaves
In the days that followed, the cat demon saw that the monk's health was getting worse day by day, so it began to go out in the monk's place, still using the body of a kitten to look for food. It knew that the monk would not eat the prey it hunted, so it went to dig some wild grass and pick some wild fruits.
This idiot starved himself to this point. I should have eaten him earlier! Now he's in this state! He's not tasty at all. I have to fatten him up before I eat him!
It convinced itself to do the work of taking care of the monk day after day, but even so, the monk's time seemed to be coming to an end.
On this day, the monk did not chant scriptures. This was the first time in several years that a monk was still lying on the tattered straw mat near noon.
The cat demon finally got the chance. It jumped up and down on the monk, and its meowing sounds were full of mockery towards the monk.
You idiot, you're also a sleepover guy! Normally, you'd scold me if I slept in a little longer! So what? You're a sleepover guy too! Humph, there's really nothing I can do about you. Since you want to sleep, I'll let you sleep in a little longer!
"Ahem, Xiaobai."
The monk slowly opened his eyes, his brows filled with haggardness and weakness. His skinny fingers gently stroked the cat demon's furry forehead, his words filled with firmness and compassion.
Who is Xiaobai? Don't give random names to people!
Although cursing in his heart, the cat demon still let the monk touch his head.
"I know you're no ordinary beast... I knew you were a demon the first day you came here. But you've entered the Buddhist temple, which means you have a connection with the Buddha. After all these years, Xiaobai... have you ever let go of the killing karma in your heart?"
......
The white cat was stunned for a moment, then jumped lightly onto the monk's chest.
"You know I'm a monster, but you're not afraid at all? Killing karma? Humph, I rely on killing karma to cultivate. How can I survive in this world if I let go of killing karma?"
The monk slowly responded, "Xiaobai, the path to survival isn't solely about killing. The purpose of cultivation is to break free from obsessions, not be trapped by them. Look at the mountains, rivers, and plants in this world. They grow between heaven and earth, seeking nothing from humans, yet they continue to thrive. Everything has its meaning and value. As a demon, you too have your own path. If you can understand your true nature and let go of killing, your power will become purer and more powerful."
He panted slightly, his fingers still pressed against the cat demon's soft fur. "I was once lost in the world of mortals, wielding a sharp blade and killing with determination. It wasn't until I encountered Buddhism that I realized all evil stems from greed, hatred, and ignorance. Now that I've reached the end of my life, I hope you can understand this truth, free yourself, and become truly powerful."
"......Humph, you better take care of yourself......"
The cat demon looked at the dying monk, and for some reason, he felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife and could not bear it.
The monk's eyes gradually became soft and profound. He tried his best to open his tired eyelids and looked at the cat demon who had been with him for many years.
At this time, he was already exhausted, but his heart was still as firm as before.
"Xiaobai, you've always been by my side, watching me chant sutras and worship Buddha. Perhaps you find it strange why I would accept a demon as my companion. In fact, I've long seen that you're extraordinary, and the power you possess far exceeds what ordinary people can comprehend. However, power isn't just for killing; its true meaning lies in understanding and guidance."
"...Then you, get up! Recite the sutras and chant the Buddha's name! If you don't chant the Buddha's name! I will go kill people! I, I will kill many people! A lot! I don't want to listen to your nonsense! Get up! Like usual! Chant the sutras! I'll find you food! You just chant the sutras!"
The monk's fingers stroked the cat demon's furry head. His voice was faint yet clear as he continued, "I'm leaving soon, but this is just a temporary departure from this physical body. It doesn't mean I've given up on you. Xiaobai, I promise you, when you truly understand your own strength, recognize your own nature, renounce killing, and find inner peace and wisdom, I will be waiting for you in another world. I will personally guide you and together we'll embark on a higher path of cultivation."
The cat demon didn't understand what the monk said, but it understood what he meant.
He's leaving, but not forever. What does he mean by... he'll come and take me back when the time comes? Does he mean he'll come back one day? Humans are so strange... He just didn't eat, how could he be like this in just a few days?
Boom——
Dark clouds gradually covered the sky, and an unexpected rainstorm suddenly came.
The cat demon slowly jumped off the monk's body. It had to go out to find food. It was really troublesome because the monk didn't eat meat. He was a picky eater!
When leaving the dilapidated temple, the cat demon looked back at the monk for the last time.
"Wait for me, you baldy! I'll bring the food back soon. After you eat, get up and recite the sutras! Don't be lazy!"
After saying this, the cat demon leaped lightly and climbed over the dilapidated outer wall of the ruined temple.
The monk who stayed in the house, although extremely weak, lay on the straw mat, his brows slowly relaxed, as if he felt the impending relief, but there was also a trace of worry and concern for the little cat demon.
Although this cat demon has committed countless murderous deeds, he has a kind temperament and a simple heart. However, he is troubled in this life because he lives in a complicated world.
Maybe... I can still use this broken body to do something for it one last time.
At the same time, the cat demon who was traveling through the dense forest did not let go of the worry in his heart.
It nimbly picked up a large leaf, quickly searched for and collected various fruits and fresh weeds, and then carefully wrapped them one by one with the leaf.
The sudden rainstorm brought many inconveniences to the cat demon's journey. However, these difficulties did not stop its determination to return quickly.
Dark clouds pressed down overhead, and the sky seemed to be dyed dim and dark by the ink-like rain. The cat demon's mood was equally gloomy.
The lingering feeling of uneasiness in its heart came back again, prompting it to run with all its might towards the small dilapidated temple with which it had once weathered the storms.
After eating so many fruits and wild vegetables, the monk should be satisfied!
I'm so miserable, I have to take care of a bald guy! Why? To fatten him up so he'll taste better!
When the shadow of the ruined temple gradually appeared in the eyes of the white cat, it suddenly stopped, and then the leaf in its mouth fell to the wet mud. Fruits and weeds were scattered all over the ground, and the cat demon's pupils were trembling constantly.
Because the dilapidated temple in front of him was actually wrapped in a ball of black flame. The flame was not affected by the rain at all. It greedily devoured every brick and tile of the dilapidated temple, and also devoured the only pure land in its heart.
"No, it's impossible... Baldy...!!!"
The cat demon trembled and let out an angry roar, revealing its true huge body. Like a desperate beast, it rushed towards the temple filled with black flames sadly and fiercely.
After breaking open the wooden door, the cat demon was shocked to find that above the Buddhist temple, where the flames were spreading, the monk was already wearing his tattered and patched robe, sitting quietly in the temple as usual, and the stone Buddha statue, the Buddha's palm where it slept every day had long been engulfed by flames.
“Bald!!”
The cat demon screamed at the top of its lungs, but it stopped after taking just one step.
Because it found that there was another person standing next to the monk.
That ghostly girl...
The girl stood beside the monk, her back to the cat demon. The tip of her long sword tapped the ground lightly. Seemingly casual, it exuded an indescribable majesty. The black flames seemed to emanate from her entire body, echoing her presence and giving off a sense of mystery and danger.
"noob......"
The monk stopped chanting. He slowly turned his head and looked at the cat demon's enormous body with the same clear eyes as when they first met. He said softly, "Remember our agreement..."
"Wait... Baldy... No, don't! Please! Please don't kill him! Please!!"
In the eyes of the cat demon, the girl was already standing in front of the monk, and she slowly raised the long sword in her hand.
"The time... has come."
"No, no, don't, I beg you! Please! Baldy! Run! Hurry up!!"
It wailed and rushed towards the Buddhist temple, but it was still a step too late.
Swish——
The long knife in the girl's hand lightly slashed across the monk's body, and the terrifying blade penetrated his body as if it had no shape. Then, the girl slowly turned around and walked into the black sea of fire.
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