Ye Difeng's words sent chills down Gan Er's spine.
He couldn't help but take another closer look at the monks.
Sure enough, they all looked like they had just shaved their heads recently, and even the ordination scars on their heads looked like they had just been permed.
If these monks have only recently become monks, then where did they come from?
A terrifying thought flashed through Gan Er's mind: these people who had recently become monks might be the same people who had come to Tianyun Temple to search for treasure, just like him.
Gan Er felt a chill run down his spine, and his gaze towards Qiao Suinian changed.
Gan Er wasn't surprised that his young master could see it, after all, his young master was a bold, meticulous, and detail-oriented person.
How could Cao Junfeng, who was wearing a bronze mask, actually see through it?
After hearing Ye Difeng's words, Qiao Suinian couldn't help but turn her head to look at the guy wearing a white smiling mask.
Could he be the mysterious person who killed the old monk of Tianyun Temple in my previous life?
If it really is him, then this person must not have been an unknown figure in his previous life. I must have heard of him. It seems that Feng Di is definitely an alias.
Thinking of this, Qiao Suinian calmly probed.
"Oh? So Brother Fengdi could tell that these monks had just been ordained? With Brother Fengdi's sharp eyesight, you can't be an unknown person, can you?"
Ye Difeng smiled upon hearing this and asked in return.
"Brother Junfeng, are you curious about my identity? Don't worry, I will tell you my true identity after this matter is over. I hope that at that time, you will also take off your mask and let me see your true face."
"It's a deal." Qiao Suinian smiled.
The group followed the old monk of Tianyun Temple deeper into the temple, and along the way they met many more monks.
Without exception, these monks had all recently been ordained.
Qiao Suinian secretly kept a watchful eye on things.
The old monk led them to the dining hall, and then ordered the monks to bring out the vegetarian meal. The staple food consisted of rice and steamed buns; there were two kinds of dishes, one was cabbage and tofu, and the other was a stew of potatoes and green beans, all served in large aluminum basins.
These dishes look very light, but they are incredibly fragrant, making them irresistible.
Everyone had been climbing Horseshoe Mountain all morning. Although they had eaten some dry food along the way, they were already starving.
Seeing such a sumptuous meal, everyone's stomachs began to rumble.
However, everyone looked at each other, not daring to touch their chopsticks, for fear that the food was poisoned.
"Amitabha, rest assured, fellow benefactors, this old monk would not stoop to such a despicable act."
Seeing that no one dared to make a move, the old monk smiled and then picked up his chopsticks and bowl, taking a large bite of each dish and eating as if no one else was around.
Pang Hongxin's eyes narrowed, and he sat down as well. He wanted to see what tricks this old monk was up to.
"Everyone, let's eat first!"
After everyone sat down, they began to eat heartily. In the post-apocalyptic world, it was not an easy thing to eat such hot food.
After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the old monk stood up with a smile. What he said next made everyone's breathing quicken.
"Esteemed benefactors, if I am not mistaken, you have come for the most precious treasure of my Tianyun Temple, haven't you?"
The old monk's blunt question startled everyone.
“That’s right. We hope that you will hand over that treasure, Master. We will turn around and leave immediately without lingering for even a moment!” Pang Hongxin said, cupping his hands in greeting.
"Hehe, then please follow this old monk, my esteemed benefactors."
The old monk chuckled and led everyone to a meditation room.
There's nothing here except a Buddha statue, a wooden fish drum, a blue lamp, and a few prayer cushions.
The old monk walked to the middle prayer mat, then sat cross-legged and chanted a Buddhist prayer.
"Master, where is the treasure you spoke of?" Pang Hongxin gripped his iron fan tightly, ready to take action.
"Don't be in a hurry, benefactor. Please listen to what this old monk has to say. I will naturally offer you this treasure with both hands."
After the old monk finished speaking, he picked up a small wooden hammer and began to strike the wooden fish according to the prescribed method, producing a soft buzzing sound. At this moment, whether it was Pang Hongxin or the others, their eyes became somewhat dazed.
“Amitabha Buddha, when things are too prosperous, they are in danger; when they are at their peak, they decline. If we keep pursuing fame and fortune, there will be no end to it.”
“Benefactors, you have been blinded by the immediate gains and can no longer see the world clearly. The sea of suffering is boundless, but there is always a shore to turn back to.”
"You all have a karmic connection with the Buddha, so why not convert to Buddhism as soon as possible!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a buzzing sound rang out, and then strands of Buddha light emanated from the old monk's body. This Buddha light was incomparably holy, as if it could purify everything in this world.
Each ray of Buddha's light seems to contain three thousand small worlds, each containing magnificent landscapes and devout people.
They all knelt down, closed their eyes, raised their heads, and chanted Buddhist prayers in unison.
The endless Buddhist light behind the old monk seemed to contain the most profound and unfathomable Buddhist teachings in the world, making people unable to help but believe in it.
The rays of Buddhist light enveloped everyone in the meditation room. Pang Hongxin put down his iron fan and knelt down on the ground with a devout expression.
His remaining eight elite soldiers knelt down with great reverence, and even Gan Er knelt down.
“Excellent, excellent! You benefactors are indeed people with wisdom.”
The old monk revealed a kind smile, a golden Buddha wheel rose behind his head, and golden lotus flowers bloomed under his feet. At this moment, he was like a living Buddha in the world!
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