These monks were all very scared. If Xiaobai was left behind to treat his injuries, they would probably be so scared that they wouldn't be able to sleep for several days.
If the injury was to other parts of the body, it would be fine if he was bandaged lightly and sent away, but Xiaobai was injured on the sole of his foot. If the injury was not healed properly, he would not be able to walk freely, and if he could not walk, he would not be able to catch prey. If he was sent back at this time, he would die.
Just when things were at a loss, the abbot suddenly walked over from the temple. He must have heard about this matter and came over to deal with it.
As soon as the abbot came over, the monks who were talking about throwing Xiaobai out didn't dare to say anything anymore. They just called out "Abbot" obediently and lowered their heads without saying anything else.
Wen Wan and the other two also hurriedly greeted him, "Master Abbot."
The abbot nodded to them with a friendly expression, "I already know the whole story of this matter, so there is no need for you two donors to say more."
Wen Wan frowned upon hearing this. What did this mean? Why wouldn't they even allow an explanation? Were they going to drive them all away?
Just as she was feeling uneasy, the abbot suddenly frowned, looked at the monks gathered around him, and said sternly, "You really disappoint me!"
"Monks should be compassionate! This fox has a serious leg injury and can't walk, so it can't find food. Throwing it out now is like asking for its life!"
Wen Wan was thinking about how to deal with them so as not to be kicked out of the temple with both the people and the foxes. Unexpectedly, the abbot did not speak for the monks in the temple, but chose to speak for them. It was really unexpected.
The abbot continued with a sullen tone, "It lingers in the nearby forests year-round. Since Donors Wen and Zhou encountered it and brought it back, it must be destined for our temple."
"Furthermore, it was willing to be held in the arms of Master Wen, and even under your aggressive pressure, it did not harm you. This shows that this fox has a kind heart and is very humane."
"Besides, Master Wen didn't ask you to take care of these foxes, so why did you refuse to let them in? Just because of your cowardice and fear, you are forcing a living life to its end. You..."
He raised his trembling hand and pointed at them, shouting, "How dare you recite the sutras in front of the Buddha every day! You're simply reading the sutras into a dog's stomach!"
The monks had not expected that the abbot would be so angry, and they couldn't help but blush after hearing these words.
Wen Wan saw the abbot's words becoming increasingly heated, and fearing that this would exacerbate the conflict, she quickly stepped forward and said, "Master Abbot, there's no need to be so angry. I understand their perspective."
"When people face something they fear, they will want to stay away from it completely. Even if it won't hurt them, they will still be afraid. So... please stop scolding them. It's really not as serious as you say."
She first expressed her insights gained from putting herself in the abbot's shoes, in order to persuade the abbot to calm down. After all, he was so old, and if something bad happened to him, the consequences would be serious!
After everyone calmed down a bit, Wen Wan proposed a solution. "It's normal for everyone to be afraid that the little fox might hurt people, but right now, he must first clean the wound and heal."
"When you encounter a problem, you have to find a way to solve it. If the stalemate continues, there won't be any solution until nightfall. Everyone has their own insistence, and asking either side to back down won't be a good idea. So... why don't we each take a step back?"
The abbot raised his hand and stroked his beard, nodded without hesitation, and then asked in confusion, "What a good idea! In your opinion, what is the best way to withdraw?"
Wen Wan smiled slightly and expressed her opinion seriously, "We don't intend to adopt it either. After all, wild animals have their own living habits. They are born to belong to nature."
"It's just that something got stuck in its foot and it's now unable to move. We felt sorry for it and it was very friendly. It was also very smart and could understand human language, so we wanted to bring it back to treat its injuries."
"Since we brought it back, we should be responsible for it. I will keep it in my room and not let it leave. Once its injuries are healed, I will send it away. What do you think, Master Abbot?"
"Yes!" The abbot nodded in agreement, then glanced at the little monks who were standing next to him with their brows lowered and their faces submissive, and couldn't help but sighed deeply.
It is really infuriating. They have been in the monastic life for so many years, but they are still so worldly. They have taught such a group of disciples. They are really ashamed to face the merciful Buddha!
A very spiritual little fox, they can be so scared. If there is a seriously injured person lying in front of the temple gate one day, they will probably do the same and refuse to open the door to the person. Therefore, this unhealthy trend must be curbed immediately!
In fact, Wen Wan could more or less understand why the abbot was so angry. After all, Buddhism is based on compassion, and watching someone die without helping is a taboo. If it were in the past, they would save the person even if he was a seriously injured bad guy lying at the door, and they might even want to save the person.
It is true that the Virgin Mary has some life in her, and it is true that she is conceited. Saving both the good and the bad is indeed courting disaster, but... this is just the way they act. If they are not Buddhist, can it be called Buddhism?
However, with the advancement of technology and the progress of the times, the purpose of becoming a monk is no longer so simple. It is actually normal to have selfish desires. After all, if a person does not work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth.
But the abbot still insists on the old ideas. If one has selfish desires, he will have distracting thoughts. Their practices seem too secular to the abbot and do not conform to all the concepts of Buddhism, so he will be disappointed and angry.
In fact, no one is wrong, it’s just that everyone has different ideas!
Wen Wan couldn't help but sigh as she thought about it, then she said to the little monks around her who were opposed to it, "I'm sorry to have caused you all trouble this time. I promise I will take good care of it, so please rest assured!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she carried Xiaobai to find the doctor of the crew. Zhou Ziheng glanced at them expressionlessly and hurried to catch up.
Doctors, whose profession is to save lives and rescue people from the hands of death, are very afraid of life, and most of them are materialists. Naturally, they scoff at such remarks as "fox spirits". After all, no fox spirits have been formed since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
So when he saw Xiaobai, he was just a little surprised and not afraid, and he was also very calm when cleaning the wound.
Speaking of which... Xiaobai was really well-behaved. He didn't move at all while the wound was being cleaned, and even when it felt pain he only cried out softly. Soon he captured the doctor's heart, who rubbed and stroked him until he reluctantly left after a while.
Not long after the doctor left, Liang Shaoyuan and Chen Sisi came over.
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