In fact, everything in this world depends mainly on how you interpret it.

Originally, in Boss Han's eyes, the mysterious immortal was the one who could save himself and his mother from suffering. As long as he did what it said, he could guarantee his mother's lifelong safety.

But from Fang Zheng's statement, it is another matter.

To put it in modern terms... Boss Han was tricked!

"Possessed... me?"

"Yes, I am now doubting whether the accident that happened to your mother was really an accident. Think about it, isn't this a coincidence? Just after your mother broke her leg, you went up the mountain and met that strange guy. If that's the case, why didn't it appear before to warn you? Why did it have to wait until your mother broke her leg? Don't you think this is strange?"

"this……"

Boss Han didn't pay attention to it before, but after hearing what Fang Zheng said, he indeed found many suspicious points.

Looking at Boss Han's expression, Fang Zheng also laughed inwardly.

This is also a difference between Taoism and Buddhism. Taoism also has similar guidance. It's just that Taoism puts the ugly words in front of you, such as "If you want to enter my mountain gate, you must overcome so many difficulties and arrive at a certain place at a certain time. If you can succeed, you can succeed. If not, forget it."

But Buddhism teaches us to “do not feel resentful or sad. Everything you have experienced before is your karma. You are destined to have this disaster. If you can see through it, you will have Buddha nature…”

At first glance, there seems to be no difference between the two, but there is an essential difference. The Taoist attitude will make you mentally prepared for everything that happens later. After all, they say so, so you will definitely have an idea of ​​what you will encounter on the road.

But Buddhism is different. People like Han Lao Da come to seek liberation after going through hardships. Then you tell them that what they encounter is destined - well, let's say it is destined, but why didn't you tell them earlier?

Just like Fang Zheng said, the immortal had known that Boss Han's mother was going to break her leg, but he didn't show up to warn her beforehand. Only after Boss Han's mother really broke her leg did he appear and say that it was retribution. It inevitably gives people the impression that he has bad intentions, doesn't it?

"But, but if it's what you said, what's the purpose?"

Boss Han also came to his senses at this time and understood what Fang Zheng meant. Maybe this was all a play directed and performed by the Buddha himself from beginning to end. In other words, it was the Buddha who caused his mother to break her leg and there was no way to heal it, and then came to him and told him so many lies about committing murder, and then secretly healed his mother's leg to deceive him into being more devoted to him?

But what is the purpose of this?

Boss Han couldn't figure it out. If the other party really set a trap for him, then at least they should have set their sights on something of his. But he was just a hunter. Although he was more famous among hunters, he lived a poor life. He didn't have much money, and there were no valuable antiques or cultural relics at home. Why did the other party deliberately set a trap for him?

"It's hard to say. Monsters are different from mortals. They don't covet material possessions like gold, silver, and treasures. Maybe they are attracted by something that you, Brother Han, have, such as a soul..."

"ah!?"

Hearing this, the old man was so scared that he grabbed his son. Compared with the still confused Han, the old man obviously believed Fang Zheng's words more. Otherwise, you see that the son who used to love meat doesn't eat meat anymore. He eats vegetables and rice every day, doesn't go out, and is lifeless all day long. Isn't this going to kill his son?

"What should I do? I really need to hire someone to perform a ritual!"

"Don't worry, old man."

Fang Zheng waved his hand, signaling the other party to calm down first.

"After all, these are just speculations now, and Brother Han should also be careful. I remember Brother Han said before that the deer once told him that as long as he keeps doing this, his mother will not encounter disasters again?"

"Yes, that's what it says."

Boss Han nodded.

"Is there something wrong with this?"

"Yes, it seems that this sentence is indeed correct, but if we turn it around, does it mean that if you, Brother Han, don't do what it says, your mother will be in trouble again?"

“……?!”

Hearing this, Boss Han was stunned for a moment, then he slammed the table and stood up.

"Damn it, am I being threatened by that bastard?!"

Boss Han is a rough man, but not a fool. He goes to the mountains to hunt every day, so how good can his temper be? He acted like he was brainwashed by a pyramid scheme before, which was because he was really brainwashed. Now that he has turned around, Boss Han suddenly realizes that he might have been fooled by some monster!

This made him very unhappy! Very unhappy!

"I will go to the city tomorrow to find a master to perform a ritual!"

Boss Han was getting more and more sober in his anger. The Buddhist scriptures he recited before were all about not being happy with things or sad with himself, and about things that were unthinkable, unthinkable, and unmeasurable. He almost became an idiot. His mind was blank. Thinking back now, he was just like a puppet being manipulated!

So Boss Han immediately concluded that this was definitely an evil monster! !

"Brother Han, don't be so anxious."

Seeing Boss Han jumping up, Fang Zheng quickly grabbed him.

"After all, this is just speculation. We have no evidence. Besides, the other party is in the dark while we are in the light. If you want to hire someone to perform a ritual, then who is your target?"

"this……"

Hearing Fang Zheng's question, Boss Han, who was so angry just now, was also dumbfounded. He just remembered that the deer had only said to him before, "If you and Buddha are destined to meet, we will meet again", but the other party did not say anything specific. Now Boss Han just wanted to find the bad luck of the monster, but he didn't know where to look.

"I do have an idea."

Having said this, Fang Zheng hesitated for a long time before solemnly taking out a talisman from his pocket.

"This is……?"

"This is what my master gave me before I left. My master is very good at exorcising demons, so he gave me this talisman to protect me from the threats of demons and ghosts on the road. Now I will give this talisman to the old lady to protect her."

"Oh, sir, this is not allowed. This is not allowed."

Hearing this, the old man also stood up hurriedly.

"I can't take responsibility for you doing this. I'm already so old, it wouldn't be surprising if I die at any time, but you're still young, young master..."

Country people are relatively simple and honest. Although Fang Zheng tried to persuade them again and again, Boss Han and his mother still did not intend to accept it. So Fang Zheng had no choice but to make another suggestion.

"I have also learned some knowledge in this area from my master and have a basic understanding of Taoism. How about this, why don't I stay here for a while and accompany your mother in case something unexpected happens?"

The two of them naturally felt that this was not a good idea, but Fang Zheng soon gave another reason, saying that he was going out to explore the world according to his master's order. There was nothing special to do, so it was okay to stay here for a while. Under Fang Zheng's persuasion, the mother and son agreed to his request.

That’s right, this is Fang Zheng’s real purpose.

He now needs to find a bait that can contact the other side, but it is not easy to find. The monks themselves are not a big deal, and it is easy to alert them. But it is different to start with Boss Han. It is like the police cracking down on pyramid schemes. If you investigate the big and small leaders of pyramid schemes, it will definitely arouse the other party's vigilance. But if you lurk from a newcomer who has just been pulled into the pyramid scheme, then the higher-ups will definitely not notice it.

So in the next few days, Han Lao Da stopped reciting scriptures behind closed doors and started to cultivate the land and grow vegetables in his own farmland. This year's hunting season has passed, and he had thrown away his food supplies because he was bewitched by the monster. Now it is too late to start again. Therefore, Han Lao Da could only focus on farming. In fact, after this conflict, he also found that he did not take good care of his mother. In fact, Han Lao Da has been thinking about giving up being a hunter.

After all, hunters have to go hunting in the mountains every year. What if something unexpected happens? I still have to take care of my mother in her old age. I can't have my mother die before me.

Just like that, one day after another passed, and then another day, until the afternoon of the third day...

"Dabao, stop busying yourself and come and eat some watermelon."

The old woman stood beside the field, smiling and waving at Han Lao Da who was working in the field. She was really happy now. Although she used to smile happily when she said her son was the most famous hunter in the village, in fact, every time Han Lao Da went to the forest to hunt, she tossed and turned and couldn't sleep, fearing that one day her child would not come back, and if even the body was eaten, that would be really miserable.

But now, his son has matured and become much more stable. He used to be hesitant and wanted to ask him to find a matchmaker to find him a wife, which made the old man quite pleased.

I just feel that my son has finally grown up.

"Come on, mom, I'm already this old, don't call me by my nickname anymore."

Hearing the old man's cry, Boss Han put down his hoe embarrassedly, complained, and then walked towards the edge of the field.

And at this moment...

"call--!"

Suddenly, a strange wind suddenly appeared and blew past. Although it didn't seem strong, the two people who were blown by it felt like they were swept by a hurricane. The old man who was originally standing at the head of the field lost his balance and fell forward! !