The monk was polite, so Qin Shaoyou couldn't be rude. He cupped his fists and said, "I've seen Zen Master Suquan."
Ever since he met this somewhat mysterious middle-aged monk in Luohan Temple last time, Qin Shaoyou remembered him.
Yesterday, when he returned to the Yaosi Temple in Luocheng Town, Qin Shaoyou checked the relevant information and found out that the monk Suquan, whose name was Suquan, was the abbot of Luohan Temple.
Although Master Suquan looks frail, his cultivation in Buddhism has already reached the level of a Zen master, and he is in the same sixth grade as Xue Qingshan.
Master Suquan walked towards Qin Shaoyou with a smile and told his purpose: "I heard from the novice monk in the temple that several adults from the Demon Suppression Department came to offer incense. I guessed that there must be a benefactor Qin, so I came to say thank you."
Qin Shaoyou said half-jokingly: "Zen Master, do you want to thank me for introducing you to a ritual that has given you some merit?"
Master Suquan burst into laughter, shook his head and said, "Dharma matters, meritorious deeds, etc. are all trivial matters."
Immediately afterwards, his expression became serious, he clasped his hands together again, and bowed to Qin Shaoyou.
"I thank Donor Qin for your compassion. Thank you for freeing the water ghosts. Thank you for allowing the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and passers-by to no longer have to be threatened and harassed by the water ghosts. Thank you for ending this period of cause and effect."
When Qin Shaoyou heard this, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: As expected of a Zen master, he just knows how to speak.
Then he glanced at Monk Ma next to him.
You are all monks...well, you have returned to secular life.
But after all, I have also been a monk, so why is there such a big gap?
Look at other people, they often praise them.
Can you learn from me? Don't flatter me every time, and keep saying it over and over again. It's like chanting sutras, and my ears are almost numb.
Monk Ma had just bowed to Master Suquan, and when he saw Qin Shaoyou glance at him, he couldn't help but feel a little confused.
He met Qin Shaoyou's gaze and asked with his eyes: Sir, what can I do for you?
……never mind.
Qin Shaoyou did not reply to Monk Ma. He sighed secretly, withdrew his gaze, and turned to Master Suquan and said, "Zen Master is over-praised. Killing demons and ghosts is originally the duty of the night watchmen of our Demon Suppression Department. We cannot deserve such praise from you."
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Master Suquan smiled and invited Qin Shaoyou and Monk Ma to his Zen room to drink tea and rest.
Qin Shaoyou politely declined: "Thank you Zen Master for your kindness. There is no need to drink tea. We have to go somewhere else later, so I won't bother you too much."
Master Suquan waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's not a bother. If you can come, you are welcome at the top and bottom of Luohan Temple. But since you still have something to do, I can't keep you too much."
It’s just that I see that Qin Benefactor’s energy and energy are even better than before. He must have entered the martial arts realm of seventh-level refining, right?
I am from outside the country, and I don’t have anything valuable to give to Donor Qin to congratulate me. I do have a small object that can be used as a congratulatory gift, but I hope Donor Qin won’t dislike it.”
Qin Shaoyou originally wanted to say, "There is no need to give gifts."
But before he could say anything, he saw Master Suquan taking off a bunch of Bodhi beads wrapped in pulp from his wrist.
Qin Shaoyou could tell at a glance that this string of Bodhi beads was not a simple one, but a supernatural item.
He was immediately shocked: Are all monks so rich? Giving away supernatural items?
Master Suquan introduced:
"This string of Bodhi beads was left behind by a warrior monk who used to practice in Luohan Temple after his death.
That warrior monk once practiced asceticism to temper his will. This string of Bodhi beads was influenced by him and turned into a supernatural object. It has the magical effect of helping the bearer to temper his will. It is most suitable for martial artists who have just entered the realm of tempering.
Worn by warrior monks.
And its side effects are not strong. You only need to abstain from alcohol and sex for two days before and after wearing it, otherwise it will cause its punishment and suffer a certain amount of physical pain. I think it is appropriate to give it to Donor Qin.
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Qin Shaoyou admitted that the effect of this string of Bodhi beads really moved him.
But he was not in a hurry to take the Bodhi beads.
Because there were still a lot of doubts in his mind.
For example, the reason and purpose of Master Suquan giving him such a supernatural item, etc.
Qin Shaoyou looked at Master Suquan and asked, "This is a supernatural item. Zen master really wants to give it to me?"
"Of course it's true." Master Suquan smiled.
He saw Qin Shaoyou's doubts and took the initiative to explain:
"The monk who left this Bodhi rosary once told me that I must give it to someone who is destined.
I think Donor Qin is this destined person.
Although supernatural objects are precious, they are just an object. Since it is an object, it must be put to use and cannot be made useless.
There is not a single monk in the Luohan Temple now, and he is a warrior monk. This string of Bodhi beads is left in the Luohan Temple. No one can use it, so it can only sit idle and gather dust.
Rather than letting it become useless, it is better to give it to Donor Qin, not only to congratulate you for entering the realm of refining the mind, but also to thank you for introducing us to a ritual and allowing us to gain merit."
Qin Shaoyou said: "But didn't the Zen Master say before that religious services and merit are just trivial matters?"
Master Suquan smiled and said: "For all sentient beings, this religious ceremony and merits are naturally a trivial matter. But for our Luohan Temple and the monks in the temple, it is not a trivial matter.
I gave this Bodhi rosary to Donor Qin in the hope that Donor Qin would still think of our Luohan Temple if he encounters similar things in the future."
So this string of Bodhi beads is considered as a commission for my business?
Qin Shaoyou somewhat understood.
He felt that Master Suquan's posture did not seem to be fake, and if the Bodhi beads could really help temper his will, it would be very useful to him.
So he stopped being pretentious, said thank you, and took the Bodhi rosary from Master Suquan's hand.
Of course, before officially using the Bodhi beads, he would definitely find someone to help inspect them.
Only after you are sure that there is no problem with the Bodhi beads, you will wear them.
It's not that he doesn't trust Master Suquan, but that only by being careful can you make the Wannian Ship.
The three chatted for a few more words. After burning incense, Zhu Xiucai and others came over. When they saw Master Suquan, they all came to greet him.
Then a group of people bid farewell to Master Suquan.
After leaving Luohan Temple, Zhu Xiucai and others bought some high-quality incense from the vendors outside the temple gate, preparing to take them to the Jade Emperor Temple.
The specifications and sizes are the same as those burned in Luohan Temple just now.
The euphemistic name is: treat fairly and do not make any party feel dissatisfied.
Although there are two boats under one's feet, a bowl of water is still flat.
As for why I bought incense here, it’s because Yuhuang Temple is located on a mountain and there are no vendors outside the door. You need to bring incense yourself there.
After leaving the city, everyone mounted their horses and headed straight to Fengyu Mountain in the east.
When they entered the mountain gate of Jade Emperor Temple, they suddenly heard a clear voice shouting: "Sister Da Su, Sister Xiao Su, come quickly, the group of people you have been talking about day and night are here."
It was a child's voice, and it sounded familiar, as if I had heard it somewhere.
Qin Shaoyou followed the sound.
After seeing the appearance of the speaker, he was stunned.