Chapter 358 – Quietly Wait For The Flowers To Bloom! (1/2)
Chapter 358: Quietly wait for the flowers to bloom!
Inside a room in the temple, waiting until the little monks brought over the tea, Priest Miaoxin made an inviting gesture as he said, “Please try the tea.”
Cui Xiaoxin lifted the cup to take a sip, but she had no interest in the tea, instead looked at Master Miaoxin to ask, “Master, why ask s.h.i.+nian to convert to Buddhism? Buddhism pays particular attention to cause and effect, and pays attention to fate. Since s.h.i.+nian is not willing to convert, then that proves that the cause is fruitless, and the fate has not arrived. Master don't you think so?”
Priest Miaoxin looked at Li s.h.i.+nian with a smiling expression, “Willingness can be divided into two kinds. One is people's will, the other is the will of heaven. If Miss Xiaxoin goes against the will of heaven with the will of people, this is wrong. Everything is decided by fate, the will of the heavens cannot be disobeyed. That is the case.”
“If the will of people is obstructed, then how can we talk about the will of heaven?” Cui Xiaoxin retorted. “The will of people cannot disobey the will of heaven, then the will of heaven can forcibly disobey the will of people?”
“The will of heaven is in the heaven, the will of people is in the people. Heaven is a chess board and all sentient beings are p.a.w.ns. Each chess piece has its destined path, if forcibly disobeys, then it will only bring greater disaster. In that case, why not follow the will of heaven and walk the path decided by heaven. Isn't it a wonderful thing to finally reach the sh.o.r.e?” “
“What about the people's heart?” Cui Xiaoxin looked at the old monks whose gaze was fixed on Li s.h.i.+nian. “Masters have become Buddhist monk and practice Buddhism, what was the first you learnt? Naturally it's your own heart. In the vast divine continent, how many people escaped into Buddhism in order to comply with the will of heaven?”
“Miss s.h.i.+nian is different from the others.”
“But she, like us, is not willing to convert to Buddhism,” Cui Xiaoxin argued strongly, “a disciple who is unwilling to convert to Buddhism, is that a true, pure disciple? Even if s.h.i.+nian listens to Masters request and convert to Buddhism, given her at current nature and temperament, can she really carry the responsibility of promoting Buddhist teachings?”
Old monk Miaoyi was about to refute when Master Miaoxin raised his hand to stop him, looked at Cui Xiaoxin with a smile as he said “Miss Xiaxoin has intelligence and beauty, and is familiar with Buddhist scriptures. This is a great joy.”
Cui Xiaoxin smiled sweetly, “Thank you, Master. There are many areas that Xiaoxin is puzzled about and needs to consult with Master.”
“The dew of others, may be the frost of mine. Since the intention is not there, then this dispute will not come to any results.” Priest Miaoxin made a decision. “We just thought Miss s.h.i.+nian is fated with Buddhism, so we have the intention of letting her become part of my Buddhism. Of course, this is only a discussion, the final decision is still with Miss s.h.i.+nian. If Miss s.h.i.+nian is unwilling to convert then we also cannot force her.”
Priest Miaoxin looked to Li s.h.i.+nian who was hiding Behind Cui Xiaoxin, asking, “Miss s.h.i.+nian, you really do not want to enter my Buddhism?”
“Not willing.” Li s.h.i.+nian was repeatedly waving her hand as she answered. “I have a lot of things that I have not done, I really have no interest to be a Buddhist nun. Please forgive me Master, Please let s.h.i.+nian go? Please, everyone.”
Priest Miaoxin laughed heartily, there were more and more appreciation and fondness in his eyes as he looked at Li s.h.i.+nian. “Fine. Since Miss s.h.i.+nian is unwilling to enter my Buddhism, we absolutely will not force her. A forcefully picked fruit is not sweet, and the forcibly turned disciple is not a true disciple.”
“Thank you, Master.” Li s.h.i.+nian hurriedly bowed her thanks to Priest Miaoxin, afraid that he would go back on his words and won't let her down the mountain.
“However, since we have said that Miss s.h.i.+nian has a strong connection with Buddhism, then I will make a little promise here to Miss s.h.i.+nian.” Priest Miaoxin dotingly looked at Li s.h.i.+nian, a kind smile on his face. “If Miss s.h.i.+nian has any request, our Thousand Buddha Temple will certainly lend a helping hand.”
“Master Miaoxin?” Cui Xiaoxin looked shocked.
Thousand Buddha Temple is near the capital city of West wind, and because it is a temple attended by many wors.h.i.+ppers, the emperor and his relatives would all come to make a wish. It was even said that Thousand Buddha Temple is the best temple in West wind.
The priest of Thousand Buddha Temple, Monk Miaoxin, was an extremely prestigious Buddhist master in West Wind, and was very influential in the entire divine continent. The fact that such a person had said to her good friend Li s.h.i.+nian that he would lend a helping hand if she needs——was tantamount to saying that if someone bullies her, the Thousand Buddha Temple would stand up for her.
The little promise that Priest Miaoxin made is anything but 'little'.
Priest Miaoxin smiled to Cui Xiaoxin: “Fate, fate, only with fate one is destined. Just now Miss Xiaoxin said that the cause is fruitless, the fate has not arrived, then we might as well plant this cause first, to see the fruits later.”
Li s.h.i.+nian vigilantly stared at the Priest Miaoxin, “You're——not thinking of bribing me, right?”
“Hahaha——” Monk Miaoxin burst out laughing, “If there is nothing, Miss s.h.i.+nian will not come. If you come, then it means that Miss s.h.i.+nian has something that needs to be solved. Come or not come, see, also depends on the will of heaven. It's all up to Miss s.h.i.+nian to make a decision. It's not a bad thing to remember for the time being, is it?”
Li s.h.i.+nian also thought so, she does not need to accept their favour, or ask them to help solve her problems?
After a thought, Li Muyang's mood was much better.
She bowed to Monk Miaoxin and the other monks with hands held in front, “Thank you, Master.”
“You've travelled a long journey, you must be tired. We have arranged rooms for everyone. The rooms are simple and crude but are quiet. Miss and everyone should go and have a good rest. Tomorrow you can again enjoy the scenic spots of White cloud mountain.”
Everyone bowed goodbye to Priest Miaoxin, before a monk showed them the way out.
Waiting until the distinguished guests have gone far away, Miaoyi came over to Monk Miaoxin to whisper, “Senior brother Miaoxin, this girl is most likely a descended Buddha, and we just let her leave?”
“Buddhism is particular about fate. It's fate that she came. But the time is not right.” Monk Miaoxin explained with a smile: “Since we have discovered her existence, pay more attention to her. Her heart is not here, not in Buddhism, if we force her to stay it would only backfire, losing the original intention.”
“Senior brother is right.” All the monks nodded.
Cui Xiaoxin and Li s.h.i.+nian were staying in the front courtyard, where the first-cla.s.s rooms in the temple were.
The back courtyard was for the servants and bodyguards of the distinguished guest that came to pray. At the arch intersection, the attendant monk separated the two groups.
Li s.h.i.+nian yelled to Li Muyang, “Li Mu——”