Chapter 65: Speechless
There is a plaque hanging on the main gate of the temple with the three big characters "Wuling Temple" written on it.
The three characters are written with rich, saturated ink, like flowing clouds and running water. Observing their colors, shapes, thickness, dryness, wetness, breaks, connections, and twists and turns, thickness, thinness, concealment, and exposure, they all vary infinitely, creating a myriad of auras.
It can be seen that these three big characters should be the work of a great calligrapher.
Unlike other temples that are decorated with gold and jade, Wuling Temple is much more simple and ancient. However, even so, it can still be seen that the incense here is very prosperous.
There is a constant stream of tourists and pilgrims coming and going, but it does not seem noisy, but rather has a sense of the everyday world.
Raising her eyebrows, Zhong Nianyao slowly walked into the temple. She was really interested in Wuling Temple, and since she had come here specially, she naturally wanted to take a good look at it.
However, she didn't expect that as soon as she entered the temple, she saw a young monk waiting at the door. And, it was obvious that he was coming for her.
"Amitabha, benefactor, hello." The young monk came to Zhong Nianyao, "My master has been waiting for a long time."
"Have you been waiting for a long time?" Zhong Nianyao's lips curled up into a thoughtful smile, "It seems that your host master predicted my arrival today!"
"In that case, then lead the way!"
The little monk didn't say anything and led Zhong Nian Yao to the backyard.
Zhong Nianyao followed the young monk directly to the backyard. As soon as she entered the backyard, she saw an old monk wearing a cassock, about seventy years old, with a long beard, standing there, as if waiting for someone.
After bringing Zhong Nian Yao to the backyard, the little monk left directly without staying here.
Zhong Nianyao raised an eyebrow, then slowly walked towards the old monk. After nodding at him, she said, "Master, you calculated correctly that I would come here today, right?"
She also realized that the abbot of Wuling Temple was really capable!
"My name is Wuyan." The old monk clasped his hands together and bowed to Zhong Nianyao before speaking, "Knowing that a distinguished guest was coming today, I naturally sent someone to greet him early."
"Why don't you follow me over there for a cup of tea?"
After saying that, he led Zhong Nian Yao towards the pavilion.
Soon, the two of them sat down in the pavilion. Wuyan didn't say anything else, but began to make tea. His movements were so smooth and flowing, and coupled with his peaceful demeanor, it made people feel very calm.
He picked up a cup of tea and placed it in front of Zhong Nianyao, "Please have a taste, my dear guest!"
Zhong Nianyao didn't know what Wuyan was up to, but she wasn't worried. She picked up the teacup and took a sip. "The tea is good, but I wonder if there's any important reason why the master would use this good tea to entertain me?"
"Your Excellency is overthinking this," Wuyan said with a smile. "When a friend comes from afar, I naturally offer the best hospitality. Moreover, your Excellency has tasted even better tea. My tea leaves are nothing but trifles that cannot stand the test of time in front of you."
Hearing Wu Yan's words, Zhong Nianyao paused while drinking tea. She slowly put down the teacup in her hand, "Oh, Master, you mean——"
"There's no need to be so wary, my dear guest. I have no ill intentions." Wuyan's expression remained unchanged, still sporting a compassionate smile. "Although I can guess some things, I'm not omniscient. I have no ill intentions towards you. Although you're a visitor from another world, you possess great merit."
"A person with such great merit is favored by the heavens. I dare not harbor any ill intentions towards him."
"I believe the Master is not that kind of person," Zhong Nianyao smiled and shook her head. "I came here today purely on a whim. I didn't expect that the Master had already anticipated my arrival. For a moment, I was just a little surprised."
"I know what you are thinking." Wu Yan glanced at Zhong Nian Yao. "You must be feeling lost as you have just arrived in this strange world. However, since you are here, you should make the best of it. God has arranged for you to come to this world for a reason. You don't need to be too anxious."
After hearing Wuyan's words, Zhong Nianyao couldn't help but be stunned.
She was naturally delighted to be reborn in this strange world. Being able to start over, free from all responsibilities, she could live freely, living the life she wanted, without any constraints.
However, while she was happy, she inevitably felt a little confused in her heart.
In this strange world, she no longer had the people and things she once knew, nor the responsibilities she once shouldered. She had a family, even though her biological father was missing and her biological mother was unknown. However, Mr. and Mrs. Zhong treated her very well, truly treating her as their most beloved granddaughter.
However, this kindness made her doubt from time to time, whether it was because of the original owner or because of her. After a long time, she was a little confused.
Moreover, she later encountered the problem of soul and body not being compatible. Although there was a solution, she still inevitably felt a little irritated on a daily basis.
She herself was not even aware of these annoyances, but unexpectedly, they were all revealed by the old monk in front of her.
"Master, it seems you know why I came here!" Zhong Nianyao did not refute, "If that's the case, then Master, do you have a solution? I heard that Master, your ability to tell fortunes is quite impressive!"
"Amitabha." Wuyan clasped his hands together, "In your eyes, distinguished guest, my little skills are nothing compared to yours. I dare not show off my skills in front of you, distinguished guest."
Zhong Nianyao had no choice but to say, "Master, you were able to predict that I would come here today. That really shows how capable you are, isn't it?"
"After all, coming here today was just a whim of mine."
"Excuse me, sir." Wu Yan smiled and shook his head. "To be honest, I'm ashamed to say that I didn't predict your arrival today, nor do I have such great ability. It's just that my master left me a treasure bag before he passed away. It explains the time of your arrival today, your origins, and your confusion at this moment."
Zhong Nianyao was a little surprised to hear such an answer, and then she spoke with great interest, "Then it seems that the master's master is very powerful! It's a pity that I didn't have the chance to meet him. It's really a pity."
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