Chapter 104 The Monk's Request
Xiao Qing heard Jueyin's laughter again.
She recalled her earlier embarrassment and Li Qinghe's strange gaze, and felt a surge of anger, so she couldn't help but shout out.
"You're still laughing! What's going on? What kind of weird things are these?!"
Jueyin remained unhurried. "This humble monk saved your life."
Thanks, I really didn't notice.
What's wrong with that bird?
"A bird of the shadows. However, Li Qinghe must be extraordinary to be able to bring it into Tianyin Temple."
Xiao Qing was convinced.
"Stop making a fuss. Just consider it my bad luck. What exactly do you want from me? Can you at least say it in a way that I can understand?"
Jueyin was silent for a moment, then said, “If you are in such a hurry, I can speak frankly. I said before that planting a little good karma will yield a good result, and this is not an empty saying.”
Xiao Qing tried her best to listen patiently.
“You are a person from another world, and you should not be here.”
Xiao Qing pursed her lips. Although Confucius did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits, she did not entirely disbelieve that there were some mysterious things in the world that could not be explained by many things at the time.
She's already dead, and she's accepted something like time travel, so what else can't she accept?
Therefore, having already passed through the period of anxiety, Xiao Ting felt relatively calm upon hearing Monk Jueyin's words.
"Since they have appeared, there must be a reason."
This kind of fate is something most people can't handle.
"If the benefactor and the noble person are not in harmony, they will suffer many calamities such as physical weakness and illness."
So, does this mean her soul and the body of this rather unlucky little princess don't match?
What does this have to do with monks?
“If you do not separate your soul from your body and remain alone, you will not be able to preserve it tomorrow.”
"You mean I'm likely to have a really bad day tomorrow?"
Jueyin smiled and said, "Your understanding is quite humorous."
Humor...me...
"So, are you saying you're going to make me leave my body or save my life?"
“This humble monk dares not take credit; this is the result of your accumulated good deeds. Moreover, there is indeed something I wish to discuss with you.”
Sure enough, there's no such thing as a free lunch.
"If, within twenty years, you still remember this act of kindness I performed today, I beg you to show mercy and spare one person. This act will surely quell the bloodshed and save people from suffering."
Xiao Qing was surprised that the monk would make such a request.
Who is it?
"I cannot say now. But if the opportunity arises, I will certainly give you some hints."
Xiao Qingqi said, "This is all so unclear. We don't know who it is, and we don't know if you'll have time to provide these hints. Isn't your request a bit too strange?"
Jueyin smiled and said, "What you say makes sense, benefactor. However, as I have said before, I cannot say who it is now, as it would be of no use to say more. As for whether I will have time to remind you in time, that is something I need to consider."
"What if they are extremely wicked and evil, should I release them too?"
What constitutes the greatest evil and wickedness?
"He has done all sorts of bad things and is utterly devoid of conscience, etc."
"In my humble opinion, if letting one person go can save countless people from suffering, then that person should be let go."
Xiao Qing raised an eyebrow, feeling that his words were strange on one hand, but not knowing how to refute them on the other, so she remained silent.
Jueyin said, “Benefactor, you need not worry about this person doing evil. Benefactor, you have great blessings. The reason why this humble monk is making such a request must be because this person has a deep connection with you. As long as you have a forgiving and kind heart, and do not become arrogant, proud, fearful, or domineering because of the changes in the world, you will understand what this humble monk is asking for today.”
Xiao Qing pouted, "Even so, I still intend to leave here. And even if you all go through all this trouble to force me back into this body, I don't plan to stay in the palace for long. What's the point of agreeing to your promise of something for the next twenty years if I can't keep it?"
Jueyin smiled and said, "Since this humble monk has spoken, it must be something that you, benefactor, can do. You only need to think about whether to agree or not."
Xiao Qing's eyes darted around. "I don't know who you're talking about, so I don't dare to agree so easily."
Imagine if it were the Grand Tutor, he certainly wouldn't have agreed to such an ambiguous agreement so readily.
"And how do you know I'll definitely go back into this body?"
Although she had been guarding the Grand Tutor here for so long, she had secretly begun to waver.
"If you cannot decide now, you can decide tomorrow at the Martial Soul Tomb. Since you do not trust this humble monk, you will not make a decision easily. After tomorrow, this humble monk will prepare tea and clean the room to welcome you."
Xiao Qing grew even more curious. "What kind of danger is it? Could you tell me a little about it?"
"The rituals for the deceased's salvation are for the departed spirits, and for the vengeful souls. You, the benefactor, were originally a soul of the deceased, but you have experienced suffering without blaming heaven or others, and by chance you have encountered this situation. However, if you participate in the rituals for the deceased's salvation without taking precautions, you will be trapped by evil spirits. At best, you will be tainted by evil spirits, and at worst, you will perish and your soul will be scattered, unable to reincarnate."
“Your status is so noble. If you suffer any harm during tomorrow’s ceremony, the situation in the world will inevitably change again.”
So you're saying she's quite important?
"This humble monk has said all I have to say. Everything I have said today has revealed heavenly secrets and will surely incur divine retribution. This humble monk can only protect you to this extent. Please do not sever the thread in your hand and follow the one with whom you have a predestined connection. Also, please treat the dying person beside you kindly. Plant good seeds and you will surely reap good fruit. Amitabha."
Xiao Qing's heart tightened. "What divine retribution?"
But Jueyin never spoke again.
She felt a little panicked and wanted to go out to see what was happening, but then she remembered the red string on her wrist that was holding her tightly, preventing her from leaving.
Who could break such a sturdy rope?
As Xiao Qing was complaining, she suddenly felt her body become heavier, and her palms seemed to have more strength than before.
She paused for a moment, then strangely decided to try and see if she could break the red string.
However, remembering what Jueyin had said, she silently dismissed the thought.
Fu Mingyi sat in the room all night again.
He still didn't return to the palace to make arrangements, it seems he was determined to wait for her to wake up.
Because he had stayed up late for two consecutive nights and hadn't eaten much, Fu Mingyi looked extremely unwell.
Xiao Qing leaned against the door and watched him for a long time, and a strange sense of peace settled down in her heart.
It seems that Fu Mingyi doesn't intend to abandon her or send her away. Otherwise, he would have gone back to find Prince Yan by now, instead of working so hard to stay here all night.
Xiao Qing spent the night lost in thought, until just as dawn was about to break, Zhao Youchen knocked on the door.
Fu Mingyi let him in, and he said, "Abbot Jueyan has come to report that it's time to set off."
Fu Mingyi looked at him and asked, "Where is Abbot Jueyin?"
“Abbot Jueyin has been performing religious rites for three days and is resting in his meditation room, not allowing anyone to disturb him.”
Xiao Qing felt a heavy weight in her heart.
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