Chapter 1143: Life Countdown
"Let her stay in the Ksitigarbha Hall to listen to the sutras, and slowly dispel her anger and resentment."
"You bald donkey..." Before Lin Siyao could finish her curse, a golden light had already imprisoned her.
The magical powers of Master Sanbao are beyond doubt.
Tu Ran had good intentions at the beginning, and now it seems that it was the right choice.
Otherwise, if her resentment becomes too strong, it will become a big deal.
Who knows how many more people will be killed...
After Lin Siyao's problem was resolved, it was Gu Xixing's turn.
Tu Ran originally wanted to let Gu Xixing talk to Master Sanbao alone.
But Gu Xixing didn't let her go.
"Tu Ran, you come too."
"You already know my situation. There's nothing to hide."
"This..." Tu Ran hesitated.
"Just sit with us." Master Sanbao knew what Gu Xixing felt for Tu Ran.
Finally, the three of them sat quietly in the meditation room.
"Master Sanbao, I..." Gu Xixing didn't even know how to start.
"I know you're sick."
"There aren't any good medical options left, so they came to me for help."
"The wizard is very good at predicting things." Gu Xixing nodded.
"It's already in the middle to late stages, and there's no medicine available."
"Surgery doesn't make much sense."
"I came here today to ask Master, how much time do I have left?"
Tu Ran was slightly startled.
She encouraged Gu Xixing to come to Baiyun Temple to seek help.
Let’s see if Master Sanbao has any way to help him cure his illness.
But Gu Xixing didn't seem to ask for help, he just asked how much time was left.
Master Sanbao was silent for a moment, then replied, "At most half a year, at least three months."
After saying this, the three of them fell silent.
Tu Ran even felt so uncomfortable that he wanted to cry...
Monks will not tell lies, and there is no need to doubt the authenticity of Master Sanbao’s words.
Even half a year is already too much, three months is enough.
This means that Gu Xixing only has three months left in the final countdown.
"Master Sanbao."
"Is there any other solution?"
"Can you save him?" Tu Ran pleaded on his behalf.
Master Sanbao glanced at Gu Xixing and said, "If I ask you to become a monk with me, to practice Buddhism wholeheartedly, and to let go of worldly ties and all distractions, can you do it?"
"I can't do it." Gu Xixing refused directly.
"Even if I have a way to let you live twenty more years, can't you do it?" asked Master Sanbao.
"Yes, even if you let me live another fifty years, I can't do it."
"Master, I am just an ordinary person, greedy for everything in the world. I can't let go of my family business, my relatives, and the people I care about. I don't like the life of a cloistered Buddha. This helps me prolong my life, but it doesn't mean anything to me."
"Then aren't you afraid of death?" asked Master Sanbao.
"Of course I'm afraid."
"But I'm more afraid of living a lonely and boring life."
"I can't go against my true feelings and pretend to see through the mundane world just to survive."
"This is deceiving both the Buddha and yourself."
"Well said." Master Sanbao was not disappointed by his refusal. Instead, he was very satisfied with the answer.
When faced with life and death, many people cannot get over this hurdle.
Most people will do anything as long as they can stay alive.
It is truly commendable that Gu Xixing can still stick to himself at this time.
"Master Sanbao, is there any other way?" Tu Ran was extremely anxious.
"Why not just follow the will of heaven..."
“Many things cannot be forced.”
Hearing these words, Tu Ran felt a chill in his heart.
But it would be inappropriate to continue to embarrass Master Sanbao.
The three of them drank a pot of tea and the conversation ended.
Master Sanbao still has a lot of things to do.
Gu Xixing followed Tu Ran down the mountain.
"Do you want to... donate some money to Baiyun Temple?" Tu Ran suggested.
Gu Xixing smiled and said, "Accumulate merit? It's too late now, but I have been donating to Baiyun Temple over the years, but it was all without any purpose. I don't want to do good deeds with a purpose, as that itself is not pure."
Tu Ran remained silent...
"Mr. Gu."
"Do you have any other wishes?"
"Yes, but it can't be realized." Gu Xixing smiled.
"What wish?"
In fact, what made Tu Ran uncomfortable was that she felt she had the ability to save him.
But I can't take action.
I did it once for Xie Nancheng's mother and was almost punished by God.
The butterfly effect is too big and will bring a series of troubles.
To forcibly retain a dying person is against the will of heaven.
Tu Ran admitted that he had selfish motives.
If it were Xie Nancheng, she might just do it without caring about the consequences.
But she really doesn't like Gu Xixing, so it's unlikely that she would risk her life for a good friend.
But, precisely because of this matter she is too rational.
Rationally, he even felt that he was a little cold, so he felt guilty towards Gu Xixing.
Gu Xixing slowly looked out the window and said word by word, "My wish is very extravagant. I want to marry you."
Tu Ran fell into a long silence again.
This wish was indeed too big for her to fulfill.
Gu Xixing looked at her sideways and said with a smile, "I'm just joking, don't take it seriously."
"You want to ask me if I'm afraid of death."
"I am afraid."
"But as long as I think about seeing my mother and father after I die."
"I don't feel so scared anymore."
"If a person's parents come to pick him up at the moment of his death, it would be very heartwarming to think about it."
"Mr. Gu, things haven't reached that point yet. I will prescribe medicine for you."
"I have the Hundred-Year-Old Ginseng King in my hand. Even if I can't cure your illness, I will extend your life."
"Don't be stressed."
“I believe everything is fate.”
"I'm actually very happy that you can accompany me to Baiyun Temple."
"It's been a while since I've talked to you alone and driven out together."
"I find it strange that Xie Nancheng agreed to this. He's the most prudent person."
Tu Ran was in no mood to respond, and didn't even know what to say.
The trip to Baiyun Temple solved the problem of Lin Siyao's soul's whereabouts.
But it did not cure Gu Xixing's terminal illness.
Tu Ran returned to Muyunzhai with a heavy heart.
As soon as he came back, he went straight to the pharmacy and frantically prepared medicine.
But the more anxious you are, the more confused you become.
The main thing is the current situation. If there is an error in the medication, it is very likely that Gu Xixing will not live for more than three months.
On the other side, Shao Zining was making a call with his mobile phone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of the hotel.
Shao Zining: As far as I know, they should have reconciled.
Shao Zining: At the Civil Affairs Bureau, the marriage relationships have been restored. This was all done behind the scenes by Xie Nancheng.
Shao Zining: Now that things have come to this, there is a solution.
Shao Zining: I do have an idea. I'd rather be ruined than be tied to Xie Nancheng. Even if Tu Ran knows it's a setup, she won't accept sharing a husband with me. But I'm afraid it will cost me my lifelong happiness.
Shao Zining: I work for the higher-ups, so this little sacrifice is nothing, but once I take this step, there's no turning back.
Shao Zining: If I take action, I will definitely succeed. If the higher-ups have made up their minds, I will go find Xie Nancheng today.
Shao Zining: Tomorrow, he and Tu Ran will never be able to go back to the way they were before, but after that, Xie Nancheng might even want to kill me, or maybe he will really kill me.
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