Chapter 54: Why Give Up?

Ten Thousand Buddhas Continent, as the continent where the Buddhist Dao is most prevalent, is known as the land of ten thousand Buddhas.

In Ten Thousand Buddhas Continent, whether large or small, the state religion of every Dynasty is Buddhism, and Buddhist believers are spread across the entire continent.

And Bodhi Holy Land, as one of the Nine Great Holy Lands, is naturally the leader among the various Buddhist temples in Ten Thousand Buddhas Continent.

Bodhi Holy Land has always been extremely low-key, with basically nothing happening. Even if it appeared in the landscape reports of various continents, it would only be dull news such as Bodhi Holy Land holding a certain Buddhist ceremony, the passing of a certain High Monk, Complete Tranquility, or another High Monk entering the Buddhist Upper Five Realms.

However, eighteen years ago, since the abbot of Bodhi Holy Land adopted a baby girl, countless eyes have been turned toward Bodhi Holy Land.

Especially when this little girl showed amazing Buddhist talent and was even taken as a Personal Disciple by the abbot of Bodhi Temple, it shocked the entire Myriad Laws World at that time, and even the far-off Myriad Demons World had heard of it.

Afterward, the Bodhi Saintess went to travel and train in the Myriad Laws World, effectively “disappearing” for a period of time.

Everyone also felt that when this Saintess, born with an Exquisite Heart, returned after seeing all walks of life, her understanding of the Buddhist Dao would reach a higher level.

But who would have thought that when this Buddhist Maiden returned to Bodhi Holy Land, she had already grown thousands of strands of black hair.

This unique Buddhist Maiden once again attracted the attention of the world.

However, except for the abbot of Bodhi Holy Land and several highly respected High Monks, no one knew the truth, and Wang Chen seemed to have vanished, entering secluded cultivation in the Holy Land to study Buddhist scriptures.

What was even more puzzling was that the abbot of Bodhi Holy Land gave this Buddhist Maiden a mundane name.

This mundane name was also very simple, nothing more than adding the character “Ruo” before her dharma name.

But the three characters “Ruo Wangchen” were somewhat thought-provoking.

This time, Ruo Wangchen emerged from her seclusion to represent Bodhi Holy Land in the Zilin Grand Ceremony.

In the eyes of others, it was naturally because the Buddhist Maiden had gained something from her two years of seclusion, her heart’s knot had been untied, and her Buddhist teachings had reached a higher level, so she emerged.

It just so happened to coincide with the Zilin Grand Ceremony, so the Buddhist Maiden Ruo Wangchen simply participated.

But in reality, it was because Wang Chen wanted to participate in the Zilin Grand Ceremony that she came out of seclusion on her own.

The Buddhist Dao emphasizes “affinity,” and this “affinity” is too ethereal, yet there are also sensations and destinies in the dark.

When Ruo Wangchen requested to go to Qianye Continent, the Elders and abbot of Bodhi Holy Land who knew the truth all calculated that Wang Chen was not going to participate in the ceremony, but to see that one person.

The man who caused her to grow thousands of strands of hair overnight.

They were even very surprised—surprised that the man was actually still alive.

A Martial Monk Elder named Yuan Fang, who was of the same generation as the abbot, stated that this was an opportunity.

At this time, Lin Xun suffered from a great dao injury and his strength was extremely low. If they dispatched Martial Monks to follow Wang Chen now, they could wait until she saw him and, after she left, slay this demon. As for the Karma of the sin and Wang Chen’s hatred, he, this Old Man, was willing to bear it himself.

However, more old monks of the same generation felt this was inappropriate; taking advantage of someone’s peril and using Wang Chen would be no different from a Demonic Sect.

They did not want to use Wang Chen, but they also strongly opposed her leaving Bodhi Holy Land to find that Lin Xun and having any further involvement with him.

“The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it… This is Wang Chen’s own Dao.”

In the end, it was the abbot of Bodhi Holy Land, Complete Tranquility, who overrode all objections and agreed to let Wang Chen go to Qianye Continent without any Martial Monks following her… “Master.”

From her departure to her return, a total of three months had passed. Wang Chen had gone through countless teleportation arrays and finally returned to Bodhi Holy Land.

Sitting cross-legged in front of the Great Hall, the Old Man fingering Buddhist beads slowly opened his aged eyes and looked kindly at his only Personal Disciple.

Perhaps even the Old Man had never thought that one day he would adopt a baby girl, raise her, and even less expected that he would take her as his Disciple.

“Wang Chen is back.”

The Old Man smiled kindly.

“Yes, Master, Wang Chen is back.” Wang Chen pressed her palms together.

Behind the Old Man was a golden-bodied Great Buddha.

And behind the young girl was a faint Buddhist light.

Born with an Exquisite Heart, entwined with Buddhist luck, and bathed in Buddhist light—this was clearly a Holy Buddha body that countless people envied. Yet at this moment, the Old Man only wished she were an ordinary girl.

“No, Wang Chen, you haven’t returned.” The Old Man shook his head.

Yes, her person had returned, but her heart was left with him.

Wang Chen did not answer; no answer was a silent admission.

In fact, for Abbot Complete Tranquility of Bodhi Holy Land, he and Lin Xun were also “old acquaintances.”

Because at that time, Lin Xun had also come to Bodhi Holy Land to challenge the sect.

In the Buddhist hall, a Buddha statue was missing, which was carried away by Lin Xun after he finished his challenge.

However, the Old Man did not stop him, but felt that the Buddha had an affinity with Benefactor Lin (if not for the fact that he couldn’t beat him).

Furthermore, the Old Man had never issued a Buddhist Demon-Slaying Order against Lin Xun.

This wasn’t because he couldn’t beat him.

Alright… admitted… it really was because he couldn’t beat him… but that wasn’t the main reason.

Even though Lin Xun suffered from a great dao injury this time and all the Immortal Sects in the world had issued Demon-Slaying Orders against him, Bodhi Holy Land only agreed to dampen the arrogance of the Demonic Sect and had never targeted Lin Xun.

Because during that challenge, from beginning to end, Benefactor Lin only injured people and never killed anyone.

Thus, Benefactor Lin was not truly a demon.

“How is he? Is he well?”

The Old Man asked, no longer dwelling on the topic of “the person is here but the heart is not.”

“Yes.” Wang Chen nodded, a flash of brightness appearing in her eyes.

Because he was well, she was happy.

But this flash of happiness quickly vanished, replaced by the young girl’s disappointed eyes.

“What’s wrong?” the abbot asked.

“Master, why did he distance himself from me because he has a wife?”

“Cough, cough, cough.”

As the girl’s words fell, Complete Tranquility coughed violently several times.

“Master, are you alright?”

Wang Chen stepped forward, her small hand considerately patting her Master’s back.

“I’m fine. This teacher is fine.” Complete Tranquility caught his breath. “What did you just say? Benefactor Lin is already married?”

“Yes.” Wang Chen nodded dejectedly.

“Then since he is already married, why haven’t you given up?”

“Why should I give up?”

Wang Chen looked at her surprised Master with a dazed expression.

“Benefactor Lin already has a woman he likes.”

“But Wang Chen likes Big Brother Lin.”

“But he doesn’t like you.”

“But Wang Chen likes him.”

“If he is troubled because of your affection, what then?”

“Then Wang Chen…”

The young girl’s long eyelashes blinked gently, her clear eyes looking at the giant golden Buddha behind her Master.

“Then Wang Chen will pretend not to like him.”

Complete Tranquility sighed softly: “If you bury your emotions in your heart, will you ever feel joy?”

The girl retracted her gaze and looked at her Master, her peach-blossom eyes curving like crescent moons, the corners of her mouth lifting into a radiant smile, like ten thousand pear trees in bloom:

“If Big Brother Lin is happy, then Wang Chen is happy.”

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