The moon is missing and the night wind is passing by.
A little spark under the dim moonlight, sometimes bright and sometimes dark, is Li Shuangmu puffing on a cigarette. Yin Kuang and Wang Ning each leaned on a tree.
Just listen to Wang Ning say: "So, after all this, you still haven't figured out which one you should choose, right?" Yin Kuang said: "At this point in the discussion, the decision is no longer made by the three of us. Yes. The two choices seem simple, but they involve a lot. Let's try to get everyone's opinions." Li Shuangmu put the cigarette butt on the ground, stamped it out, and said: "Well. After all, this is a matter of life and death for everyone. s Choice."
Wang Ning's eyes flickered, and he obviously had his own plans, and said: "It's up to you."
Just at this time, Lu Xialeng came to urge him to eat. Yin Kuang and the others returned to the entrance of the cave where they camped and sat around the fire with everyone.
Dinner is very simple, with each person having a roasted game, hare, pheasant, etc., plus a pot of chicken soup with mushrooms. Simple ingredients, after passing through the hands of Tang Rouyu and Qian Qianqian, turned out to be extraordinary delicious. In particular, Qian Qianqian also picked some herbs nearby and added them in, which is also very beneficial to everyone's health. Wei Ming, a big-mouthed man, had his mouth full of greasy food. He still couldn't get enough of it and almost fought with Pan Longtao.
Seeing everyone eating so happily, it was considered a rare good time today, so Yin Kuang and Li Shuangmu did not rush to talk about the exam, so as not to spoil everyone's fun.
It wasn't until everyone had finished eating that Yin Kuang said: "Li Shuangmu and I just analyzed the situation of this exam. Now let's talk to you in general. More importantly, there is a choice before everyone." Yin Kuang said. Kuang takes the word "choice" very seriously.
After hearing Yin Kuang talk about business, everyone stopped chatting and looked at Yin Kuang together.
So, Yin Kuang briefly summarized the content of his previous conversation with Li Shuangmu and Wang Ning, and deliberately avoided the punishment of death. Everyone listened carefully. Gradually, everyone's faces could not help but show thoughtful application. When Yin Kuang finally finished speaking, he said, "So what are your opinions?"
Everyone, you look at me, I look at you, Zeng Fei first said: "Yin Kuang, what do you think?" Zeng Fei rarely talks, and his presence is as strong as Wang Ningyou's. But every time he opens his mouth, it shows that he attaches great importance to it. Everyone also looked at Yin Kuang following Zeng Fei's question. Because in most cases, Yin Kuang and Li Shuangmu make the decision. Others provide more perspectives and opinions. Yin Kuang said: "Actually, my opinion is that it is in line with the main purpose of this world, which is not to kill, and to help Tang Monk." Pan Longtao said: "According to what you just said, isn't this helping Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty in China? Has it spread? That means we have to stand on the opposite side of the local Taoism."
Wang Ning interrupted: "To put it harshly, he is a traitor." Qian Qianqian was very unhappy after hearing this and said, "How can you say that?"
Tang Rouyu said to Yin Kuang: "Since you have made such a decision, you must have considered it. You might as well speak out and let everyone listen."
Yin Kuang nodded and said: "But what I want to say first is that if we choose not to kill, it means that we give up the plot twist. In other words, we have no chance to get those five skipping licenses. ." After saying that, Yin Kuang looked at everyone and saw everyone's expressions. Many people had regrets on their faces.
Li Shuangmu said: "That kind of thing is originally a castle in the air. It can be seen but cannot be touched. It doesn't matter if you give up. Besides, even if you get it, it may not be of practical benefit to us. Besides, in my opinion, the so-called 'level-skipping permission' It's just a trap deliberately set by the principal. Once you get into it, you can never get out."
No one else could hear the deep meaning in Li Shuangmu's words. But Yin Kuang heard it. Li Shuangmu is actually saying that if you die, you will never go back.
Yin Kuang said: "In addition, let's not talk about the story of "Journey to the West" and the Tang Monk finally succeeded in retrieving the Buddhist scriptures. Even in real history, the Tang Monk also successfully retrieved the Buddhist scriptures from Tianzhu. Just imagine, if we want to reverse this result, it will be the same. It’s true that the principal encourages us to change our destiny against heaven, but don’t forget that if you want to go against heaven and change your destiny, if you don’t have enough strength, everything is a joke. Killing a white dragon horse will almost destroy the group. Not to mention Sha Wujing, Zhu Gangxi, and the Great Sage Qitian."
Yin Kuang paused, letting everyone slow down their thinking, and then continued, "The difficulty of this scene is already beyond the limit of what we can bear. So if we make it more difficult for ourselves... we are simply seeking death. Instead of this , we might as well obey the plot of this scene and help Chen Xuanzang conquer the monster. As long as we save our own lives, everything will be fine. I think that the moment the scripture-seeking team is truly established, it is time for us to return to college."
No matter what, Yin Kuang still hopes that these people in front of him can return to college safely. And following the plot in an orderly manner is the safest way to save one's life. As for the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism... Yin Kuang seems to have no position on the side of Taoism.
If a Taoist cultivator cares about the people of the world and works for the welfare of all sentient beings, why does he need Yin Kuang to help? If Taoism abandons the people and ignores the life and death of all people, what is the use of Yin Kuang's help? Instead, it will harm innocent creatures in the world.
Just as the policeman said: If Buddhism can really allow people to enjoy peace, what's the harm in eating fast and chanting Buddha's name
Speaking of which, aren't White Dragon Horse, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and Sun Wukong all from the Taoist sect? Bai Longma is a serious second-generation official and rich second generation, but he was later exiled as a monster. Zhu Bajie is an official of the first generation, a dignified Marshal Tianpeng, equivalent to the commander-in-chief of the navy, but he was reincarnated as a pig. Sha Wujing was also a god, but eventually became a river demon. Sun Wukong's master, Patriarch Bodhi (it is said that Bodhi is the phantom of the Tathagata, but I don't understand it and don't get entangled) is also a well-known figure in the Taoist sect. He is a famous teacher, but he was suppressed by the Tathagata Buddha invited by the Jade Emperor for five hundred years. Look, none of them ended well. How dare Yin Kuang ask everyone to side with the Taoist sect? Instead, the four troubled brothers followed Tang Sanzang and finally achieved enlightenment and became true Buddhas one by one. It is true that "I don't want to leave you here, I have my own place to stay."
Finally, Yin Kuang said with a smile: "And what we do is not a kind of charity? It can not only avoid increasing the difficulty and save lives, but also do some good deeds within our ability for the people in this scene. Maybe it can also increase the number of people. Our merits. Buddhism advocates the cycle of cause and effect. If we plant good causes today, maybe we will get good results in the future?"
Everyone couldn't help but nod.
Wang Ning said: "But don't forget, we killed the white dragon horse." Pan Longtao couldn't help but muttered, "It was you who killed it, not us." Wang Ning's ears were sharp, and he narrowed his eyes and said : "What do you mean?" Yin Kuang said quickly: "This is nothing. We can take advantage of the Buddha's loopholes. The Buddha said to put down the butcher knife and become a Buddha immediately. No matter how many sins we commit, as long as we look back, the Buddha will still forgive us. Yes. Which of Tang Seng’s disciples is not a monster that brings harm to one party, and has finally achieved enlightenment. Without the white dragon horse, can’t there be a black dragon horse, yellow dragon horse or something?"
Wang Ning sneered and said, "You can also have a purple dragon horse!"
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter. Even Li Shuangmu burst into laughter because he paid so much attention to his manners. Thanks to Leng Huaping on the side who hurriedly handed over a silk scarf, Li Shuangmu quickly took it to cover her mouth and nose.
Qian Qianqian wanted to laugh but held it back, and simply said to Wang Ning: "Nonsense! You killed the white dragon horse. You might as well ride it for Monk Tang."
I have to say that Wang Ning's extremely cold joke made everyone laugh.
Zeng Fei said: "But if we choose to help Chen Xuanzang, wouldn't we offend the Taoist sect?" Yin Kuang said: "There is nothing we can do about it. Besides, just offend if you offend. The gods in the sky don't care about mortal matters. , the cultivators on the ground only know how to cultivate immortals and ask, how can they have time to take care of us small fish and shrimps."
After hearing this, Zeng Fei sighed and said: "Okay." Yin Kuang looked around at everyone and saw that no one raised any objections or other constructive suggestions, so he said: "Then it's settled. Give up the plot twist and help. Tang Monk subdues demons and eliminates demons!"
Late at night, in the dark cave, Yin Kuang and Qian Qianqian squeezed into a sleeping bag. Qian Qianqian said with consciousness: "That Wang Ning is so disgusting today. He actually said such words. Next time I will put more chili pepper in the food I make for him, and I will use the chili bombs made by Sister Tang. It is not too spicy. Him!" Yin Kuang said: "I guess he can't let go of the grade-skipping certificate. Besides, Bai Longma was indeed killed by him. He was worried that we would burn the bridge and leave him alone to the coming 'shrimp soldiers and crab generals'." Qian Qian Qian said: "That's really judging a gentleman's heart with a villain's heart. They have already said that they are 'shrimp soldiers and crab generals', so what are they afraid of?" Yin Kuang said: "That's hard to say. In this world, no one can be underestimated. "Thinking of the punishment for this exam, Yin Kuang's heart sank. He tightened his grip on Qian Qianqian and said, "But don't worry, no matter what, I won't let anything happen to you!"
Qian Qianqian smiled and said: "You have said it hundreds of times. I know, and I believe it. Moreover, I will work hard to protect myself and not become a burden to you."
"Haha." Yin Kuang lowered his head, kissed her gently, and said, "It's late at night, let's rest."
"Um."