Ma Yingbei was furious. "Third Uncle, Fifth Uncle! My mother is a naturally optimistic and playful person. She has no real abilities. She's just ignorant, don't you understand that either? If you think Wuyuan Temple is a dangerous place, why did you let her go?"
Ma Yingbei paced anxiously. "Without contact, who knows what happened to her? Isn't it the same as if she disappeared?"
Ma Yanqing clapped his hands and said, "Yes, this fully proves that the missing cases are inseparable from Wuyuan Temple."
Ma Yingbei glared at him, and Ma Yingqing smiled awkwardly, his eyes wandering away.
Seeing that Ma Yingbei was truly angry, Ma Liuta soothed him, "Don't worry, I've read your mother's fortune, and she's safe."
Only after his grandfather had spoken did Ma Yingbei finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"No, I'll go get her myself."
Ma Ying Beike was worried about leaving her in Wuyuan Temple.
"That's what I mean. You haven't been down the mountain for many years, so they don't know you very well."
Ma Liuta looked at Wen Xi and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you with this matter, but Xiaobei's character and ability still need to be cultivated. With his current strength, I'm afraid he will be in danger if he goes alone."
Wen Xi grasped the key point, "You mean to say that they are wary of your Ma family?"
Ma Liuta said in a deep voice, "That's right. In fact, after Yanqing discovered the ghost fetus, he personally went to Wuyuan Temple. But they refused to let him in, saying that Xuanmen was in conflict with them. I found it very strange."
Ma Yanqing said, "Yes, yes. I didn't even tell them my name, but they knew who I was. It shows that they must have deliberately learned some information about the Ma family. However, they are not familiar with your mother. Obviously, they are more familiar with us, the old faces who often appear in public."
Ma Yingbei took a deep breath and said, "Alright, I understand, Master. Let's set off for that Wuyuan Temple now."
Everyone knew that Ma Yingbei was concerned about Fan Wenyan's safety, so no one said anything.
Wen Xi stood up and stretched. "Okay, got it. Let's go. Just don't forget to treat me to a hot spring bath when you come back."
Ma Yingbei patted his chest and said, "Master, don't worry. Afterwards, we can have a full banquet, hot spring baths, and anything else."
Wen Xi chuckled, "You're getting more and more comfortable calling me 'Master', but I haven't agreed to take you in as my disciple yet."
After saying that, without even looking at the expressions of the Ma family members, she gathered her scarf and walked out with her hands in her pockets.
Ma Liuta gave Ma Ying a look, "What's wrong with you? It's been so long, and you haven't even completed your apprenticeship? Don't say you're a descendant of our Ma family when you go out."
Ma Yanqing also complained, "It's true, it's been a while since we last met. How come you can't even handle such a small thing?"
Ma Yanwei said indifferently, "Alright, you're all so clever, can't you see that Wen Xi has no intention? Although she's very secretive and holds a special position, she's still a student in the mortal realm. Xiao Bei is a few years older than her and doesn't look particularly bright, so it's only natural that she has concerns."
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Ma Yingbei was speechless. Was this still his home? Each one was more sarcastic than the other.
Feeling aggrieved, Ma Yingbei drove Wen Xi all the way to Xiangyun Town.
Xiangyun Town looked quite deserted at night, with only a few people walking on the streets. Occasionally, when they saw a stranger, they would quickly go back and close the door.
Ma Yingbei's purpose was very clear. He drove all the way up the mountain. Unlike the weird atmosphere in the town, the solemn-looking temple was brightly lit even at night.
There were several cars parked in the huge venue, and it was obvious that many people had come here and had not left yet.
"Master, we're here."
After Ma Yingbei parked the car, he gently pushed the sleeping Wen Xi.
Wen Xi opened his hazy eyes and yawned, "Are we finally here? Why do I feel like I've been on the road all day?"
"It's a bit rushed, but I can rest when I get back."
Ma Yingbei said something to comfort them, and when he looked up, he saw a young monk walking towards them with a big broom.
The monk's expression was neither sad nor happy. He bowed with one hand, "Amitabha, this is a private area. Parking is not allowed for outsiders. Is there anything I can do for you two?"
Ma Yingbei blinked, coughed lightly, and said nonsense with a wandering look, "Well, yes, yes, what can we do in the temple? Of course we are not here for free parking, we are here to pray."
The monk frowned and said in embarrassment, "But generally speaking, the incense is most prosperous during the day, and people come to pray during the day. The timing of your arrival seems a bit auspicious."
There was a hint of inquiry in that look.
Wen Xi calmly replied, "We heard that praying at Wuyuan Temple is particularly effective, so we came here from out of town. We want to meet with Master Liuyun and add some money to the incense offerings."
Incense money?
The monk raised his lips, threw away the broom in his hand, and clasped his hands together, saying, "Amitabha, since you have come all the way from other places, I can't send you back. It's just that it's getting late. Our abbot always goes to the side hall to pray and chant scriptures at night. No one can disturb him during this time, so the possibility of seeing him tonight is relatively low."
Wen Xi readily agreed, "I see that Wuyuan Temple covers such a vast area, so there must be side rooms. We are here sincerely to pray, so naturally we should stay here for a few more days. Only by following the abbot in fasting and chanting Buddhist scriptures every day can we show our sincerity."
As he spoke, he took out a wad of cash from his bag.
Wen Xi said, "These are just the fees for accommodation, not including the incense money."
The monk's eyes lit up and he couldn't suppress the smile on his lips. He took the cash she gave him and warmly welcomed them into the temple.
Ma Yingbei, who was following behind him, gave Wen Xi a thumbs up. "Awesome, Master. It really proves the saying that money makes the world go round. I didn't expect you to carry cash with you just in case."
Wen Xi said calmly, "These are the New Year's money given by my elder sister and elder brother. I haven't saved them yet, but they came in handy. Remember to reimburse me later."
Ma Yingbei scratched his head. "Ah? Lucky money? Okay, okay, reimbursement is no problem."
Following the monk's footsteps, we walked into the temple. It was built in an antique style with winding corridors everywhere, and there were halls of various sizes built to house various Buddhas.
Incense is burned in every temple, and wisps of smoke waft out from inside. Just by passing by, your whole body will be covered with the smell.
After smelling the scent on the clothes, Wen Xi frowned, "This fragrance smells... weird."
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