As a result, before Fangzheng could speak, Zhizhi spoke first: "Master Fangzheng, I just want to ask, did you go to a hotel with this female benefactor to book a room last night?"
Zhiyun immediately understood what Zhi meant and asked, "Yes, isn't it?"
The other monks also looked over, staring at Fang Zheng one by one. Fang Zheng nodded without hesitation: "Yes, but..."
"It's enough. How can it be wrong? If you do it, you have to dare to admit it." Zhiyun immediately grabbed the words and said.
Zhizhi did not give Fang Zheng a chance to continue speaking, and said to Yi Xing and Hong Jing: "Two Masters, you have heard it too." Then he asked Fang Zheng: "Senior Brother Tongguang just explained the rules to you clearly, but you didn't listen. We still need to argue, is there such a thing?"
Fang Zheng understood the meaning of intelligence. He was here to play word games with him. To play rogue? Who has Fang Zheng been afraid of? Back then, he was a bully on the same level as a mouse in the village! So Fangzheng rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Donor, are you the abbot of Xiaguang Temple?"
"Of course not, my senior brother is from Nanfeng Temple..." Zhiyun shouted subconsciously.
Fang Zheng interrupted Zhiyun and said, "Since we are not the abbot of Xiaguang Temple, but this is Xiaguang Temple, any matter will naturally be handled by the monks of Xiaguang Temple. You talk too much." The implication is that nothing can happen without you. Go and cool off.
"Amitabha, you can't say that. The affairs of the world are under the control of everyone. If the master does not abide by the rules and violates the laws of Buddhism, how can a poor monk sit idly by and ignore such a thing?" Zhizhi immediately pulled back the words.
Just when Fang Zheng was about to speak, he heard a cold snort coming from behind him: "What a worldly matter, everyone in the world should take care of it. In this case, I also want to take care of it."
The voice was extremely familiar. When everyone looked, they saw an old monk and several disciples appearing outside the crowd at some unknown time. Fang Zheng looked at each other in surprise. Yi Xing, Hong Jing and Fang Zheng quickly put their hands together and said politely, "I have met Zen Master Hongyan."
"Amitabha." Zen Master Hongyan returned the salute, and then said with a smile: "Abbot Hongjing, Abbot Fangzheng, long time no see. Yixing, your understanding of Dharma is very high, but your energy is too strong. The peak will eventually fade. Control your emotions appropriately. Be smart. It is often a double-edged sword that can cut through thorns and also self-cultivation, so remember that.”
How could Yi Xing dare to be arrogant in front of Zen Master Hongyan? He said honestly and respectfully: "Yes, I would like to listen to the teachings."
Although Hongyan Temple is not a big temple and cannot be compared with Nanfeng Temple, Zen Master Hongyan’s reputation is too great! This is a truly enlightened eminent monk. Master Nanfeng, the abbot of Nanfeng Temple, has mentioned more than once that there are eminent monks in Hongyan Temple and encourages his disciples to go for a walk if they have nothing to do. But only a few actually went. Zhi Zhi and Zhi Yun didn't take it seriously at all. They only recognized the size of the temple, not the profoundness of the Dharma. But the two of them are not stupid, and they still understand why Zen Master Hongyan should not be offended.
Tong Guang didn't dare to speak anymore, his forehead was covered with cold sweat. The situation in front of him was a bit beyond his expectation. Of course he knows Zen Master Hongyan. He is already a frequent visitor to Xiaguang Temple. Every time there is a big Dharma conference, he will definitely invite him! Some people even asked why an abbot from a small or medium-sized temple was invited to Xiaguang Temple to participate in a Dharma conference. As a result, Zen Master Xiaguang only said: "I am not as good as him in Buddhist practice!"
At that time, the whole temple was shocked, including Tongguang. For Zen Master Xiaguang to say such words in front of countless disciples, even if they were humble words, it can be seen how high the status of Zen Master Hongyan was. And the way Zen Master Hongyan looked at Fang Zheng, it was clear that he was of the same level, a little compassionate, a little appreciative, and a little respectful!
Such a look made Tong Guang understand that the situation in front of him was serious! He decided not to say anything. If he could not touch the water this time, he would definitely not touch it! At the same time, I have already greeted Zhi Zhi and Zhiyun's ancestors, the eighteenth generation, in my heart. There is no one who can deceive fellow Taoists like this! It’s so fucking stupid!
Among the three, Zhiyun was the only one who was missing a string in his mind. He hadn't quite understood the situation yet, so he whispered to Zhizhi in a low voice: "This old monk looks very powerful, but didn't Master say that? The more eminent the monk is, the more he obeys the rules." It’s a rule, I guess it’s because this young monk is also an abbot, so I treat him with courtesy like this.”
Thinking about it intelligently, it was possible. He nodded slightly, but he also planned to withdraw quickly. I thought that Fangzheng would be afraid of Xiaguang Temple, but after being frightened by Tongguang, he immediately went down the mountain and left to give him vent. Unexpectedly, it was like poking a hornet's nest, and people came out one after another to support him. It was now time for the monks to move into Xiaguang Temple. There were a lot of monks, and in a short time there were more and more people watching. Zhi Zhi knew that he couldn't make any more trouble, otherwise he wouldn't be able to eat and walk around if it really got too big.
Zhizhi was about to hint Zhiyun to prepare to retreat, but when Zhiyun saw that Zhiyun remained silent, he thought he agreed with his statement, so he felt confident again and immediately shouted: "Zen Master Hongyan, although you have a high status, you cannot overwhelm others. Ah. What we are saying is the truth. No matter what his background is, this monk has violated the rules after all. We brothers want an explanation. Isn’t it too much?"
Fang Zheng frowned. These guys are really bullshit. Is there any end
Zen Master Hongyan came to support him. Fangzheng naturally couldn't let Zen Master Hongyan suffer. Since he wanted to argue, let's fight if it's difficult, not for himself, but for the people who support him! Fang Zheng was about to speak...
"Amitabha, you said that Zen Master Hongyan uses his status to oppress others? Why did the poor monk see you guys ganging up to suppress Master Fangzheng?" This voice was somewhat serious!
When everyone heard the sound and looked around, they saw an old monk walking slowly, followed by two other monks. One had a red face, a slightly fat body, piercing eyes, and was dressed in a bright red cassock, which was particularly eye-catching; the other monk, He has high cheekbones and white eyebrows, half a step behind the two of them.
Seeing these three monks, Zhi Zhi, Zhiyun, and Tongguang felt like their legs were going weak!
Other monks greeted each other one after another and said, "Amitabha, I have seen Zen Master Xiaguang, Zen Master Baiyun, and Zen Master Nanfeng!"
That's right, the people who came were Zen Master Baiyun, Zen Master Xiaguang, the abbot of Xiaguang Temple, and Zen Master Nanfeng, the abbot of Nanfeng Temple! And the official speaker is Zen Master Baiyun!
Tongguang was so frightened that he dared not speak even more. He lowered his head and sweated like rain.
Zhizhi just wanted to beat his idiot brother to death, but he knew that things would eventually get into trouble. If this matter is not handled well, the good life of the two of them will come to an end, and they must find a way to save it! As for retreating? They had no way out now.
Zhiyun is confused, what is going on? Why is it like going through levels and defeating monsters, one wave after another? The little monk didn't say anything, so why were there so many people coming out? Each one is scarier than the other! Zhiyun didn't dare to speak anymore. He lowered his head and looked at Zhizhi secretly.
(End of chapter)