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Chapter 350 The Method of Accepting Disciples: A Lesson

Jingshan Village.

Wanshou Temple.

Fahai registered for spiritual practice at the temple.

He has been studying Buddhist scriptures at Wanshou Temple these past few days, and he goes into any temples he encounters along the way to collect various Buddhist texts.

It means to gain more understanding from Buddhist scriptures and cultivate to produce more relics.

Over the past two years, Fahai has gradually condensed several relics.

Seven relics have already formed on his body, each containing unparalleled Buddhist power.

"almost."

Fahai put down a Buddhist scripture and turned to leave the scripture pavilion.

"Zen Master!"

"Great Zen Master~~"

Upon exiting, every monk they encountered respectfully clasped their hands together in a gesture of respect.

Fahai is highly respected here.

As a highly virtuous monk, he was welcomed wherever he went to the temple.

Occasionally, he would give a sermon, which helped the monks here to gain more understanding and make progress.

"Good, good!"

Fahai returned the greetings one by one with one palm raised.

He left Wanshou Temple and headed straight for Jingshan Village at the foot of the mountain.

Bai Suzhen, Xiaoqing, Hu Meiniang, and the old ginseng spirit lived in the village.

Moreover, he also had an apprentice in the village.

Personal disciple.

This disciple is the child who was born in the bamboo forest.

Behind Jingshan Village, there is a row of wooden houses.

When Fahai arrived, he saw Bai Suzhen and the others teaching a three-year-old boy.

"Zen Master Fahai has arrived."

Upon seeing him, Bai Suzhen and the others all stood up and bowed.

"Master, I pay my respects to you from all directions."

The little boy ran up excitedly and bowed respectfully.

Fahai looked at his disciple, smiled, and helped him up: "Shifang, how have you been doing with your studies lately?"

“Master, I study and do my homework diligently every day.”

Shi Fang answered obediently.

Bai Suzhen, who was standing to the side, said, "Zen Master, don't worry. Shifang is very intelligent and has a high talent. He can learn many things very quickly and understands them very well. His future achievements will definitely be extraordinary."

"Yes, Shifang is very smart."

Xiaoqing hurriedly added.

Fahai patted Shifang's head and instructed him, "Shifang, talent is only one aspect. One must not be arrogant or conceited, but humble and always seek knowledge in order to attain the Great Dao."

"Shi Fang will remember this."

Shi Fang nodded slightly to indicate that he had remembered.

He thought for a moment and asked in confusion, "Master, why don't you teach me Buddhist concepts, but instead teach me the teachings of Taoism, Confucianism, Legalism, and other schools of thought from the Hundred Schools of Thought?"

"Master, aren't you a Buddhist?"

This is something Shi Fang can't understand.

Not to mention Shi Fang, even Bai Suzhen and the others couldn't understand this.

After Fahai accepted a disciple, he surprisingly did not teach him Buddhist teachings, but instead taught him the teachings of various schools of thought from the Hundred Schools of Thought.

"Heh~~" Fahai smiled slightly.

He patted Shifang and said, "My disciple, you don't need to understand what Buddha is now; you will understand in the future."

"Your master teaches you the various schools of thought of the Hundred Schools of Thought, hoping that you will become a person who can freely choose your own future and destiny, instead of being controlled by others."

"Your master teaches you to study the various schools of thought, to be a Confucian, to practice Legalism, to cultivate the spirit of Taoism, to master the skills of all schools, and occasionally to don the robes of Buddhism."

"At that time, you will be invincible."

After Fahai finished speaking, he patted him on the shoulder.

Shi Fang looked like he understood but didn't quite.

"Master, Shifang has remembered."

Although he didn't understand it very well, he diligently wrote it down.

Master must be right.

"Good that you understand. Go and have fun. Come back later, and I will formally teach you cultivation."

Fahai nodded, gave his instructions, and then entered the middle room.

"Yes, Master."

Shi Fang bowed obediently, then skipped and hopped home.

Watching him leave, Bai Suzhen stepped forward thoughtfully.

“Master Fahai, I have a question I would like to ask you.”

Bai Suzhen respectfully sought guidance.

Fahai sat at the stone table by the door.

Bai Suzhen hurriedly stepped forward and brewed a pot of tea.

"Zen Master, please have some tea."

After she finished speaking, she stepped aside.

Fahai nodded slightly, took a sip of tea, and then said, "You may ask any questions you may have."

“Zen Master, I have been having the same dream every night, and it has been bothering me for a long time.”

Bai Suzhen spoke with a worried expression.

She glanced at Fahai and continued, "In my dream, I was enlightened by Guanyin Bodhisattva, who told me that I could only attain immortality by ending a marital relationship."

"I wonder if Zen Master Fahai could enlighten me?"

She's been bothered by this for days.

Upon hearing this, a glint of gold flashed in Fahai's eyes, and he slowly put down his teacup.

"Can one become an immortal only by ending one's romantic relationships?"

He looked at Bai Suzhen with a cold smile and asked, "You can transcend tribulation and become an immortal at any time, so why do you want to end your marriage?"

"Furthermore, where did you get this predestined marriage? Who told you about predestined marriage? Did the Bodhisattva bestow this marriage upon you?"

"Also, the first thing to do after landing is to kill the person you love. If you really want to end things, one more strike will do the trick."

Fahai's series of questions left Bai Suzhen speechless.

Yes, is it a marriage bestowed by the Bodhisattva?

It is said that marriage is governed by the Old Man Under the Moon in heaven.

Moreover, it can only manage the marriages of mortals; it has no influence over the marriages of cultivators.

Moreover, there's no way to control someone like Bai Suzhen who's about to become an immortal, since cultivation is inherently against the will of Heaven.

If any karmic ties can bind a cultivator, then sever them all.

A marriage that can be easily arranged and controlled by others is not a marriage thread, but a puppet thread.

"I will bestow upon you a talisman. When you dream again tonight, I will help you solve this problem."

After Fahai finished speaking, a beam of golden light shot into Bai Suzhen's brow.

"Remember, this is your obstacle. Cut it off and you will gain great freedom. Becoming an immortal or a Buddha is just a thought away."

"If you become obsessed with these nonsensees, then you can forget about achieving immortality and freedom through the righteous path; you will only become a puppet on a string."

Fahai said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Bai Suzhen seemed to understand something and bowed slightly: "Thank you for your explanation, Zen Master. I am deeply grateful."

"Go!"

Fahai waved his hand and told her to leave.

"Zen Master, I also have a question I would like to ask you."

At this moment, Xiaoqing hurriedly came up and spoke.

"Speak, what is your question?"

Fahai asked with a smile.

Xiaoqing then spoke up, "Zen Master, what if I fall in love with someone, but that person doesn't love me back?"

After she finished speaking, she stared straight at Fahai.

But then, golden light appeared in Fahai's hand, and a ruler materialized in his palm.

"I won't ask anymore, I won't ask anymore—"

Xiaoqing's expression changed drastically, and she quickly turned and ran away.

Whoosh!

bang bang bang-

A flash of golden light, and Xiaoqing was struck down by the ruler.

"Ouch~~"

"Ouch, Zen Master, I was wrong, I won't ask anymore~~"

Xiaoqing screamed as she was hit with the ruler.

The old ginseng spirit and the little ginseng spirit turned their heads away and obediently pounded medicine in the distance.

Hu Meiniang and the two flower fairies were tending to the medicinal herbs planted in the front garden and dared not look this way.

"If you don't diligently cultivate, you'll eventually fall under the banner of the Human Emperor..."

Fahai muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with golden light.

He glared at him and angrily rebuked, "You wretched child, you never behave properly again. I punish you by making you recite the Huangting Jing ten thousand times."

"If you commit this offense again, you shall enter the golden bowl and accept your punishment in peace."

Fahai's tone was cold and carried a murderous aura.

Xiaoqing shakily got up and hurriedly promised, "Zen Master Fahai, I was wrong, I will definitely correct it."

"Aren't you going to memorize it yet?"

Fahai glared at her, and Xiaoqing hurriedly and frantically began reciting the Huangting Sutra.

"Master, Master——"

At this moment, Shi Fang came running over carrying a bamboo basket.

"Master, this is vegetarian food prepared by my mother. Please have some."

After Shi Fang finished speaking, he placed a bowl of vegetarian rice and vegetables in front of Fa Hai.

"Yes, that's thoughtful of you. You can go back now."

Fahai nodded slightly and sent him back.

"Disciple, I'm leaving!"

Shi Fang happily carried the basket back home.

Fahai picked up his vegetarian meal and began to eat, while Xiaoqing pitifully recited the Huangting Sutra.

As for why he didn't recite Buddhist scriptures?

Don't ask, or I'll give you a big dragon.

Time flew by, and before we knew it, it was evening.

Late at night, Bai Suzhen was cultivating when her consciousness became slightly blurred.

Then she fell into that dream again.

In my dream, West Lake.

She stood on a boat and encountered the scholar named Xu Xian again.

"Young lady, I am Xu Xian, we meet again."

On the shore, Xu Xian stood in the pavilion and bowed slightly.

Bai Suzhen looked at the person in front of her and remained silent. Perhaps she had some thoughts about him at first.

But after a while, Bai Suzhen couldn't help but start to have doubts.

Moreover, Fahai had just targeted her today, and now looking at Xu Xian gave her a chill down her spine.

"Girl, girl?"

Xu Xian called out and prepared to board the boat.

"Bold monster!"

Just then, a loud explosion came from the sky.

Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen were both startled.