Under the sky

Chapter 10 Impatient
Kunlun, summer and May of 83
At noon, monks gathered on the sidewalk in front of the four courtyards of the Shaolin Temple.A thirty-foot square space was opened in the crowd, and ropes were pulled around it. Facing the direction of the Main Hall, there were two long tables and four chairs. Counting the people on the seats from the middle, No. 1 on the left was The first person in the Juekong seat of Pu Xian Yuan is the abbot Juejian of Zhengye Hall. On the right are the Jueyun first seat of Wenshu Yuan and the abbot Jueming of Zhengjian Hall.

There was a monk standing in the field. He was tall, broad and muscular. He was Liao Gang, a monk from Wenshu Monastery.A lay disciple walked into the field, bowed to the four first abbots in turn, then turned to the monk and cupped his fists, saying: "Disciple Wang Yangsheng is trying out his skills, please give me some advice from my uncle!" After saying this, he clenched his hands into empty fists, as if He held a pebble-like shape in his hand - this was the Shaolin style of holding a stone fist - he let out a low shout and extended his fist to move.

The stone-holding fist is a more profound boxing technique in Shaolin Temple. It is like holding a stone in the fist, and exercises the second joint of the fingers for striking.The joints are the hardest part of the human body. Holding a fist as if holding a stone allows the force of the fist to be concentrated on the joints, doubling the damage.However, if the fist is held empty, there will be a gap between the fingers and palms. If the fingers collapse when hitting the enemy, the power will be released.Holding a stone fist requires very high finger strength. If you practice it deeply, you can use it as a basis to practice the Vajra Finger of the Lower Hall martial arts. With further practice, you can learn the Dragon Claw Hand of the Upper Hall martial arts.

Wang Yangsheng is 24 years old this year. This is his fifth time to participate in the audition.He has been practicing stone fisting for seven years. With one swing of his fist, a two-inch-thick cypress tree was destroyed like a rotten stone.He made a series of quick punches and knocked down the stone fists in sequence. His posture was clear, and I really don't know how much hard work he put in.

When I first saw the tricks, I was very steady.Kankan used No. 30's second move and found a flaw in Gang. Wang Yang was extremely accurate and hit Gang's chest with a right fist.Hearing a sudden "Oh", Wang Yangsheng backed away with his right hand in his arms.

Jueyun shook his head and said: "It's a pity, it's just a little bit behind. If I come back next year, I should be able to pass."

Wang Yangsheng was dejected. He first saluted Gang Gang with cupped fists and said, "Thank you, senior brother, for your advice." Then he saluted the four elders and returned to the crowd.When he retreated, he protected his right hand with his left hand. Apparently, the punch he just punched not only failed to hurt Gang, but instead broke his right hand.

Although he was sorry, he was not sad.He has been practicing martial arts for 16 years. He will be 25 next year and should be able to pass the martial arts test. This is not considered old in Shaolin.In fact, with Wang Yangsheng's skills, if he had invested in other sects or Shaolin branches, he could have received the title of knight a few years earlier. However, as we all know, both Kongtong and Shaolin sects are very strict in examining the title of knight. Once a Shaolin disciple passes the examination , it means that you have a certain level of strength. If you can find a job as a bodyguard with the chivalrous certificate issued by Shaolin, the price is much higher than that of other sects.The knight's title can only be received once. Once you receive it, you will be a disciple of the sect for life and cannot switch to another sect. Therefore, Wang Yangsheng would rather practice martial arts for a few more years than switch to other sects to receive the knight's title.

Shaolin's martial arts trials are held from time to time. If a disciple wants to try his skills and get a knighthood, he must register with Wenshu Monastery. When there are many disciples, Wenshu Monastery will choose a relatively free day in the temple to hold the martial arts trials.Generally speaking, most disciples with mediocre qualifications will receive the title of knight around the age of 25; those with better qualifications and established earlier will pass the test at 22; those with good qualifications and seriousness, such as Lu Changfeng, will usually be around 20 years old. After passing this threshold; as for those who can pass the audition on the left and right, they are extremely talented and are rare talents.

The art trials are usually presided over by an abbot from each of the Manjusri and Samantabhadra academies.This is because Puxianyuan is in charge of the precepts, and the monks need to capture criminals and fugitives. Therefore, when they encounter disciples with good qualifications and martial arts, they will often pick them up first.Since Wenshu Yuan is in charge of classics and martial arts, it is naturally in charge of it, and it is also convenient for instructing disciples in martial arts.

But today's audition has two more first seats. Naturally, there are noteworthy figures among those participating in the audition.

"The disciple is unknown, please give me a move from my uncle."

"Huh?" Many of the monks who were watching shouted in surprise.This handsome young man still has a childlike look on his face, and he looks to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, yet he wants to try out his art?Those who have heard that Ming is unknown are also surprised to know that he is Xinjin who is valued by the two abbots Juejian Jueming.

Juekong looked at Ming Wuxi and asked, "Ming Wuxi, how old are you this year?"

Ming unknown said: "It will be sixteen in August."

There were again surprised sounds from the crowd, including some disapproving laughter.

This laughter is certainly justified. After Kunlun's consensus, over the past eighty years, the youngest person who has passed the martial arts test in Shaolin Temple is 17 years old.In the past, Jueru valued Jing very much, but she only hoped that he could pass the audition before the age of 19 and gain a reputation for himself. Who knew that Jing was greedy and lazy, and was afraid that he would have to work in the court after getting the title of knight, and would be dragged to death? He pretended to be sick and was injured until Jueru promised to help him find a job, and then he was willing to participate in the audition before the age of 24.

Liao Gang said: "Although you are young, I will not show favoritism. You need to be careful to protect yourself."

Ming said vaguely: "Disciple understands." After saying this, without making any gesture, he walked directly in front of Gang and poked Gang with his finger.

I just saw that his attack was very slow, so I expected him to change his move and did not dodge.Suddenly, Ming Ming's unknown arm stretched out and poked the Tanzhong point on Gang's chest. Gang Gang's face instantly turned pale, he took a few steps back and started coughing.

It was unknown before he saluted and said: "Uncle, I accept the concession."

This move surprised even Juejian Jueming, who was unknown to Ming, and couldn't help but praise: "Good!" Suddenly boos broke out around him, and someone whispered: "What is this? There are people who are so arrogant. ?"

It turns out that Na Lagang was nicknamed "Iron Block" and was wearing an iron cloth shirt and practiced well.It should be noted that during the martial arts test, the fists and feet have no eyes, so it is inevitable to make mistakes. The monks who test the martial arts need to be protected. This Kungfu is the most appropriate. Even Wang Yangsheng’s stone-holding fist, which he has practiced for seven years, only injured his own finger bones. This Unknown Ming pushed Gang Gang down with just a finger, and no one believed it.

Liao Gang was the orthodox monk of Wenshu Monastery, and the monks who knew that Jue Jian favored Ming Wu Shi only believed that it was Chuo Jian or Jue Ming who had instructed Gang to release the water. Only monks with higher martial arts skills could see the ingenuity of Ming Wu Shi's finger.His movement was very slow at first, but when he reached about three feet in front of his chest, it was like wind and lightning.I didn't expect that he was going to change his moves, but I didn't expect that his finger would change so quickly. The Tanzhong point is the air valve, and if the air door is broken, the iron cloth shirt is useless. It is obvious that he has won at this time.

This seemingly ordinary finger grasped the wait-and-see mentality at first, from slow to fast, faster than lightning, the finger force was tyrannical, and it broke the air valve with just one finger. It was actually a great display of martial arts, although the power was not great. , has gained a glimpse of the essence of martial arts.

Jue heard that some people were dissatisfied and thought to himself: "You are the only ones who want to see the secret of this finger? You're far from it." He didn't bother to pay attention and looked at Jueyun.Jueyun was also stunned by Ming Wuxi's finger. After a while, he said: "Ming Wuxi passed the test and became a knight."

Unknown Ming saluted and said, "Thank you, sir."

As soon as these words came out, the monks below all whispered to each other, but they were not convinced.

Juekong suddenly said: "Wait a minute."

As soon as he opened his mouth to Youwei, the place immediately fell silent.

Juejian looked at Juekong and asked, "What do you think, Chief?"

Juekong first looked at Ming Wuxi and asked, "Your name is Ming Wuxi?"

Unknown, he clasped his fists and saluted respectfully: "Yes."

Juekong nodded and said, "I've heard of it, and it's really good."

Anyone who is familiar with Kong Kong knows that saying "very good" from his mouth is already a great compliment.I thought he just wanted to praise Ming Wuxi a few words, but he didn't know that he added: "Everyone can't see the cleverness of your finger. If you receive the title of chivalry like this, I'm afraid your disciples will not accept it."

Juejian asked: "How else do you want to test the school's disciples, Chief?"

Juekong said: "Liao Gang has been injured and cannot fight anymore. If you were another disciple with the same cultivation level, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to let everyone see what you are capable of. How about this..." Juekong said, stretching out three fingers.

Juejian frowned and said, "You want him to take the first three moves? This is too embarrassing."

Juekong said: "How about practicing thirty moves with me?"

After he finished speaking, everyone at the scene was shocked. They were frightened by Juekong's majesty and did not dare to say anything. However, they all thought to themselves: "It would be difficult for even a first-rate master to defeat Juekong's leader for thirty moves. This Juekong Could it be that Kongshouzuo deliberately embarrassed Abbot Juejian and ruined his arrangements?"

At this time, most of them believed that the unknown finger was Jue Jian or Jue Ming who instructed him to release the water. Both of them were righteous monks, and Juekong couldn't stand it anymore, so he stepped in to stop it.

Juejian also frowned and sneered: "If the poor monk hadn't known the leader for 20 years and knew that the leader didn't joke, if other people heard this, they might have thought that this disciple had some old grudge against the leader. "

Juekong said: "If I want to hurt him, it will take less than thirty moves." He stood up, his tall figure making his majesty even more intimidating.He asked unclearly: "Are you willing to try?"

Ming Ming raised his hands and saluted: "This disciple cannot take the first thirty moves."

Juekong said: "Don't worry, I won't hurt you."

Juejian said calmly: "You have passed the test, there is no need to force it."

Ming Wuxi thought for a while and said: "Disciple, I would like to take the liberty of asking the leader to give me a move."

Jue Jian Ming WuXi actually agreed. He wanted to stop him, but then he thought: "With Juekong's status, if he really hurts a 16-year-old disciple in front of everyone, it would be a big loss of status." So he told Ming WuXi :"be careful."

Juekong walked around the table and stood in front of Ming Wuxiang.He is tall and straight, a full head taller than Ming Wuxi. When the two of them are compared, it feels like the bigger one is bullying the smaller one.

Juekong said: "Let's move in."

Ming's unknown left palm touched his right hand, and struck Juekong's chest faster than lightning. It seemed to be a invitation to attack, but it was an attack.Juekong stretched out his arms to block, using the crudest form of Arhat Fist.It's unclear whether the move will get better, turn around and bend down, and sweep towards Juekong's lower body, which is a common move of "Autumn Wind Sweeps Fallen Leaves".As soon as Juekong avoided this kick, the "Lazily Stretching" move of Luohan Fist hit Juekong's chest, and then the "Tiger Roll" of Fuhu Fist was revealed.

It was unknown whether he performed seven or eight moves in a row, all of which were basic martial arts in Xitang martial arts. However, it was the simple skills of these consecutive moves that really surprised and impressed everyone present.

It turns out that although Ming Wuxi’s skills are based on basic martial arts, the front and back moves have nothing to do with each other, but they are closely connected.It should be noted that in a set of martial arts, the moves are often closely connected to form a system of its own and to defeat the enemy and win. This is called a routine.The reason why routines exist is to exploit Zhou Hu's previous moves in the future, or to continue the offensive of previous moves. For example, the stone-holding fist used by Wang Yangsheng just now is a set of 34 moves, and the moves complement each other.Once you have mastered a set of martial arts, you can naturally adapt to the situation and use it interchangeably. But generally speaking, the routines are refined and polished by many ancestors, so the moves of the same martial arts are the most complementary.

However, the unknown and unknown martial arts are connected together, and there is no obstacle, and it is natural.

In just a blink of an eye, Ming Unknown made seventeen moves, using six kinds of martial arts before and after. It looked like a new set of kung fu.By this time, everyone had seen that Juekong was not serious about competing with Ming Wuxiang. He only defended but did not attack, and used Arhat Fist. No matter what kind of tricks Ming Wuxiang came out, Juekong only responded with Arhat Fist. .However, even though it was just the Arhat Fist, it was unclear how close it was to Juekong's side. Instead, he looked embarrassed while dodging and blocking.From this point of view, it seems that Juekong is using his profound skills accumulated over many years to laugh at Ming Wu's young and weak body.

It was unclear but not to be outdone. Various changes appeared. The battle between the two became more and more intense. Each move was faster than the other, and the disciples watching the battle were dizzy.When he got move No. 30, he made an unknown move, "Yaksha Exploring the Sea", and poked the Tanzhong point on Juekong's chest with two fingers.Juekong also stretched out two fingers, which happened to pinch Ming's unknown finger.At this point, the monks onlookers cheered loudly.In this confrontation, Ming unknown made thirty moves and used eleven introductory martial arts.Not only is he proficient and knowledgeable, he is also able to understand everything, adapt to changes, and pass the test without any doubts. Even Wang Yangsheng, who had just been defeated, couldn't help but sigh, there really are such geniuses in the world, and it is really frustrating to compare people to each other.

Juekong let go of Ming's unknown fingers and said calmly: "It's a pity. If you had learned how to twist your fingers, this move could hurt me with the invisible force of your fingers."

Ming Ming looked very annoyed and said, "That's martial arts, and it will take a long time for the disciples to learn it."

"With your qualifications, it won't take long." Juekong said, "You have experienced Wenshu Monastery and Samantabhadra Monastery, do you want to go to Guanyin Monastery to practice?"

After hearing this, Juejian sneered secretly.It turns out that Juekong personally tested it and found out that it was unknown, and he had the intention of taking it for his own use.

All I heard was Ming Ming nodding his head and replying: "Disciple is willing."

Juekong nodded, stopped talking, and returned to his seat.

In fact, I feel that this conjecture is only half correct.Although Juekong didn't believe Liao Jing's words, there was one doubt.Liao Jing was a leader among the young men in the temple. How could he not be killed if he accidentally happened to commit murder?He saw the unknown method of defeating Gang, and knew that this boy was extremely talented and could indeed resist Jing for a while.

"If he wants to hide himself, he doesn't need to defeat Gang with such a flamboyant method. The thirty moves just handed over can also be fought in a more plain way." Juekong thought, and when it came to the last move, he allowed him to use it. The chances of winning with a fancy finger. When masters compete with each other, sometimes the on-the-spot reaction is faster than the thoughts in the mind. Just now, I have deliberately accelerated the speed of the move. If I accidentally use the fancy finger, then what Jingjing said is true.

However, as he expected, he was not very good at showing off the unknown. The skills, moves, adaptability and talent he showed were exactly the limit that a young prodigy who could withstand dozens of moves could show. Apart from that, there was no More.There is no trace of him having learned any martial arts from Shangtang. Every move is such a clean and neat introductory martial arts.

After proving Ming Wuxi's innocence, Juekong began to consider using him for his own purposes.However, there is no need to rush this matter.

After the unknown, Trial Arts seemed unable to continue.Some disciples who wanted to try out their skills were severely discouraged after seeing Ming and unknown abilities. Their performance was not as good as before, and they were eliminated a few more times.

After the Dragon Boat Festival, it is getting hotter and hotter, and people's hearts are wandering.

Juejian summoned Ming Wuxi and asked him about his future plans. Ming Wuxi said that he hoped to travel through the four courtyards and enter the world for a few more years.Juejian praised his idea and hinted that Mingwu should practice diligently and not be deceived by external evils. He gave him a few more rice dumplings and sent him back.

At this time, Abbot Juesheng suddenly fell ill.

Perhaps it was the dispute between Jueru's case and the secular world that made this seventy-year-old monk mentally and physically exhausted, or perhaps it was because he was too old to withstand wind and cold. After the birth of the Buddha, Jue had symptoms of coughing. By the time of the Dragon Boat Festival, he had chest tightness and asthma. Can't help myself.

At this time, a fast horse galloped into the Buddhist capital, bringing the sad news that the leader of the Dian Cang Sect, Zhuge, had passed away.

Generally speaking, when the heads of various sects pass away, the abbot of Guanyinyuan Zhengyi Hall will send envoys to express condolences depending on the friendship between the sect and the sect. However, the heads of the nine sects are unusual, and the abbot often goes there in person to show respect. Rong, secondly, except for Kunlun's joint discussion, the heads of the nine families rarely have many opportunities to meet each other, so as to exchange information, and thirdly, it is also to observe the character of the new successor.

Abbot Juesheng wanted to go there even though he was sick, but was persuaded by others.Following Juesheng was Jueyun, the first member of Wenshu Monastery. However, Jueyun had always concentrated on studying Buddhism and martial arts and had little contact with the martial arts world.Besides, observing the character of the successor is a delicate matter, and Jueyun may not be qualified for it.

The best candidate is Juekong.Everyone in the martial arts world knows that he is the de facto second-in-command in Shaolin, and Juekong doesn't trust anyone else to do this.

After seeing off the messenger, Juekong delayed for a few days before going out.

He is waiting for someone: Liao Ping.

Liao Ping, the abbot of Pu'an Temple in Hebei Province, was born as a lay monk. He just turned 38 in April and has a nickname of "Stone".This does not mean that he is stubborn or has a hard temper. On the contrary, he is shrewd, capable, hard-working, and is the right-hand man of Chuekong Shouzuo. The nickname "Stone" comes from the evaluation of him by Abbot Juewen of Zhengzheng Hall: "Liao Ping is like a stone. Although he looks simple and unpretentious, he can withstand polishing. No one can easily break him." ."

He is a person who has been carefully cultivated by Juekong in his generation. He is patient and suitable for handling tasks with a lot of chores. He has been stationed in Hebei in the past few years and has nothing to do with the traditional customs and old grudges in the temple. This is why Juekong recommended him to replace Juekong who was transferred to Shanxi. Such as the reasons for becoming the new abbot of Zheng Yu Tang.

After receiving the transfer order, he quickly handed over the affairs of the temple and rushed from Hebei. He rushed to Puxian Yuan before he saw the abbot.Juekong delayed his trip just to wait for him.

"You have been a monk in Zhengyu Hall and are familiar with the affairs of the hall." Juekong said, "Be careful and don't get into trouble. If you have any difficulties, ask Jueji for help."

I felt like I didn't have much to say. I waited for three days just to explain these few words.Liao Ping naturally understood the meaning behind this instruction and quickly said: "Disciple understands."

Juekong nodded and set off for Diancang.

After paying homage to Juekong, Liaoping went to the Main Hall to pay homage to Abbot Juesheng.At this time, Juesheng's expression was extremely bad, and although his tone was not weak, it was far less energetic than before.Juesheng sat on the futon, first said a few words to Ping Jiamian, and then said: "It is stipulated in the temple that the abbots of the four courtyards and eight halls and above will be taught the Yi Jing Jin by the abbot himself. From today on, you come here after morning classes every day, and I will teach you You can memorize the mental formulas and practice them. But don’t forget to practice. You must know that martial arts is the end, Buddhism is the foundation, and learning martial arts is to protect the Dharma and subdue demons..." When he said this, he remembered that Ping was a lay monk, but he was afraid that this might not be the case. Agreeing with what he said, he changed his mind and said, "In short, the church affairs are heavy and there is a long way to go. Be careful, be careful."

After saying "be careful", he couldn't help but cough a few times.Liao Ping said hurriedly: "Abbott, take care."

Juesheng said again: "The temple has not been peaceful recently, and you are also aware of the opposition between the orthodox and the secular. Jue is an upright monk, and you are a lay monk. If you take his place, some upright monks will be dissatisfied, so you have to be patient."

Liao Ping said: "Disciple knows."

After leaving the Main Hall, Liao Ping thought to himself that when he left Shaolin for Hebei more than ten years ago, the abbot was still in high spirits, but today he is already old, and he couldn't help but sigh that time has flown by.

After paying a visit to Juekong and the abbot, he then visited his immediate superior, Jue Guan.

When he thought of Jue Guan, Liao Ping's heart twitched.As we all know, Jue Guan has a deep prejudice against lay monks, and it was he and Jue Ru who initiated the change of name for lay monks.Jue Guan was the most radical leader among the anti-secular monks. The lay monks gave Jue Guan the nickname "Woli Dao", mocking him for targeting his own family.If I go there, I'm afraid I'll encounter difficulties.

Liaoping cheered up and entered Guanyinyuan. When passing by Zhengyu Hall, he happened to see a handsome young man walking out of the layman's room. He said hello and asked, "Is the Chief Juekuan here?"

The young man asked: "Which senior brother is this?"

Liao Ping said: "The poor monk's name is Liao Ping."

The young man hurriedly saluted and said: "The disciple is unknown, please see the abbot."

Liao Ping asked: "Which master are you a disciple of?"

Ming unknownly said: "My master has made up his mind."

Liao Xin's disappearance caused an uproar. Naturally, Liao Ping had heard about it and couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Liao Xin? Isn't he the supervisor of Zhengye Hall? Why are you here?"

Ming said unspecified: "This disciple is now a layman of Zhengyu Hall."

Liaoping was even more surprised and asked: "How old are you?"

Ming said vaguely: "I will be sixteen this August."

Liao Ping was amazed and asked: "How long have you been a layman? What do you do?"

Ming unknownly said: "I have been a layman in Zhengjian Hall for five months. I was transferred to the official office of Zhengyu Hall three days ago and am responsible for calculating and checking the oil supply in the temple."

Seeing that he was also new here, Liao Ping couldn't help but feel close to him and asked, "Where are you going?"

Ming said unknownly: "I live in Zhengye Hall and I am about to go back."

Liao Ping smiled and said: "You live in Zhengye Hall, became a layman in Zhengjian Hall, and now you come to work in Zhengyu Hall. You are young and have such rich experience. It is rare to have such a rich experience. You should study hard."

He patted Ming unknown on the shoulder and asked, "Is Chief Jueguan here?"

Ming asked uncertainly: "The chief is still working, do you need a disciple to lead the way?"

Liao Ping waved his hand: "No need, I know the way."

He arrived at the main hall and paid homage to Jue Guan. Unexpectedly, Jue Guan did not make things difficult. Instead, he politely took out a thick stack of official documents from the room and said, "Jue Ru took office early. These are all left by him." The handover matters. Please be diligent these days and read it over first. If you have any questions, just ask me."

Liao Ping hurriedly agreed and took the official document. Jue Guan smiled and praised him before sending him back.

Liao Ping thought to himself, it seems that Jue Guan is not as sinister as he imagined. The phrase "a knife in a nest" is too strong.

The Zhengyu Hall is responsible for all government affairs of the Shaolin Temple, including general affairs, and is the most complicated hall.All living regulations in Jufan Temple, food and clothing expenses, population census, care for the elderly and weak in the territory, and monks' salaries and promotions are all under the control of Zhengyu Hall.There is a saying in the temple that goes like this: "If you have something to do in Shaolin and don't know who to turn to, then go to the Zheng Yu Tang."

Liao Ping was always very talented in internal affairs. He read all the official documents and files in just one night. After attending the morning lecture the next day, he went to the Main Hall to learn the Yi Jin Jing from the abbot.Although the Yi Jin Jing has the original version, it is not passed down to the outside world and can only be taught orally. The abbot is ill and has some difficulty speaking. However, he is very qualified in understanding and can always draw inferences from one instance. Without the abbot having to waste words, he can complete a day's work in less than an hour. The progress was almost complete, and the abbot nodded and smiled at him, expressing his approval.

More than a month has passed, Liaoping thought, although this month has been busy, it has been generally stable.Not only did the leader of Jueguan not make things difficult for him, he was actually quite polite.It is said that the dispute between the orthodox and the secular is fierce, but now it seems that it is not as fierce as expected. I think that although the abbot exiled Jueru, he allowed the lay monk to become the abbot of the Zhengyu Hall, which was considered a fair deal and eliminated the grievances between both parties.

At this time, there was a knock on the door, and Liaoping asked: "Who? Come in."

A monk walked in and said: "The residents of the Buddhist capital sent a petition about digging wells."

Liao Ping said: "Digming wells is fortifications, and the fortifications are under the control of the Zhengsi Hall of Ksitigarbha Yuan. How could you find me?"

The monk said: "This matter is not that simple. It is a petition from the residents of the Buddhist capital."

It turns out that over the past few decades, the Buddhist capital has become increasingly prosperous, with more and more residents, and the size of the city has also expanded.There are limited water wells in the capital, and there are no wells in some peripheral areas. You have to walk a long way to get water, which is extremely inconvenient.Most of the people living in these places are poor and have no land to dig wells. They asked the Shaolin Temple for help six months ago.Out of compassion, Abbot Juesheng promised to dig a well for them. Zhengsitang sent people to investigate, and even the land was bought before Jueru left.

Liao Ping said: "Since we have bought the land, why don't we start construction? How long does it take to dig a well?"

The monk said: "When the residents asked the abbot, they didn't know who should take care of this matter, so Zhengyu Hall took over. Although the land has been purchased, the abbot still needs you to send an official document to notify Zhengsi Hall to start construction."

Liao Ping said: "It's simple, just send an official document." He immediately wrote an official document asking Zhengsi Hall to start construction.

A few days later, he went to the Main Hall to practice the Yi Jin Sutra. Before leaving, the abbot suddenly asked about the wells in the Buddhist capital. Liao Ping was shocked and said hurriedly: "It's already being dealt with."

The abbot said: "The world is so big and there are so many poor, old and weak people that Shaolin Temple can't do much. If it can't even take care of the Buddha who is so close at hand, how can it be a blessing to everyone and benefit the world at the same time?"

Liao Ping became anxious at the abbot's urging.When he returned to Zhengyu Hall, he saw an official document, which turned out to be from Zhengsi Hall. He opened it and read: "After checking, the previous article has been replied. Please reply with a reply. Only after confirming that it is correct can you follow the letter. Handle it."

When Liao Ping saw it, he was confused. No official document had been issued on this matter?He walked out of the hall, looked around, happened to see Ming Wuxiang, so he called over, showed the official document to Ming Wuxiang, and asked, "What does this mean?"

Ming Ming read the official document and asked, "Is it about the well?"

Liao Ping said: "Has Zhengsitang issued an article before about this matter?"

Ming unknown: "Zhengsitang completed the land survey before and sent an official document, which marked the location of the well and the surrounding land. Zhengsitang wanted the abbot to reply based on the official document with the map. Only then can they start work.”

Liao Ping said: "This is strange."

He had read through all the documents in the hall during this period, but he had never seen the official document Ming Wuxi mentioned, so he searched everywhere in the study, but could not find it, so he said to Ming Wuxi: "Come here Help me find it."

Ming unknown entered the study and searched with Liao Ping, but still couldn't find it, so he said, "Why don't you ask about the first seat of Juekuan?"

Liao Ping thought it was reasonable, so he went to see Jue Guan and asked Jue Ru if he had handed over the official document.

Jue Guan rubbed his head and said, "I know about this, but this official document... Jue Ru didn't give it to me. Alas, your uncle has always been careless in doing things. It doesn't matter if you lose it, just go to Zhengsi Hall. Once upon a time, you and I are of the same generation, so he should take care of you, but it’s just an official document, what can’t he do to accommodate you?”

Liao Ping thought this was reasonable and went to Zhengsi Hall to find the abbot to get the certificate.The monk from Zhengsitang served him tea and asked him to wait. Unexpectedly, he had to wait for an hour.

Finally, Ping's nickname of "Stone" was not for nothing. He was very patient and did not lose his temper.After more than an hour, he was invited in after receiving the certificate.

He is a certified monk. He is only two years older than Ping, but he became the abbot four years earlier.In fact, the eminent monks of the Jue generation who are currently in charge of the Shaolin Temple are getting old, and they are bound to be gradually handed over to the other generation. Liao Zheng is the first one, and Liao Ping is the second one.

Although Liao Zheng became the abbot, he was the most junior in qualifications. He was often obedient in meetings of the four courtyards and eight halls, and did not dare to express his own opinions.There is another generation difference between the generation of Liao and the generation of Jue. Ksitigarbha is in charge of money, food and fortifications, Zhengsitang is in charge of construction and purchasing, and he must be respectful when dealing with other abbots on official business. When people below him saw him, they gave him a nickname: "Steamed bun" means that he is weak and can be bullied, and any abbot of any church can step on him.However, when the steamed bun encountered a stone today, it turned out to be a harder one.In terms of age and qualifications, this stone is a bit shorter than mine. In front of him, she is actually a senior.

The two bald heads met, and Steamed Bun first exchanged greetings and said, "Hey, I'm busy with business today. I'm sorry for the long wait, brother."

Shitou had no choice but to say: "I don't dare. I just disturbed my senior brother. I feel very sorry." He didn't say much at that moment and went straight to the point and asked about the well.

Mantou said: "The map attached to the official document is to determine the construction location. If you don't send the map back, if you get it in the wrong place, it will not only waste time, but also waste manpower and material resources."

Shitou could only say: "If the abbot didn't hand it over well, the official document has disappeared."

Steamed Bun said hurriedly: "This can't be done. Without the drawings, how can we build it?"

After all, stone is wear-resistant, so he calmly said: "Anyway, the Buddha's capital is nearby, why don't we go there and make sure?"

Although the steamed bun was soft, it was unambiguous. He added, "What if there is a dispute if there is no black and white writing on it? If you look for it again, you will definitely not lose such an important thing. Uncle Jue Ru. Otherwise, I will send someone to Shanxi to ask Jue Ru. How about being like a master?"

I went to Shanxi from Henan and asked where to put an official document?No matter how stupid Shitou was, he knew that Steamed Bun was deliberately making things difficult, but he was very patient, so he said: "It takes a long time to go back and forth between the two places. This is a matter assigned by the abbot, so we have to hurry up. Doesn't Zhengsi Hall keep a copy?" "

Mantou said: "There is a copy, but I don't know where it is. I will look for it again. If I find it, I will notify my senior brother immediately."

Shitou cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll bother you, senior brother. Junior brother, I'll take my leave."

The steamed bun also held up his hand and laughed and said: "Wherever, don't you dare, please."

When Liao Ping left Zhengsi Hall, he didn't believe that the Zhengzhou Council was serious about finding a well map for him.Following the instructions from Juekong's leader, he turned to Samantabhadra Academy and asked Uncle Jueji, the golden-haired lion, for help.

Jueji is the abbot of Zhengmingtang, which is responsible for the discipline of Shaolin Temple. He was the one who captured Jingjing in the first place.He is the right-hand man of Juekong. He is strong and tall, but his head is surprisingly small. In winter, he puts on a cotton-padded jacket and wraps a circle of down around his neck, just like a little lion, so he got "jinmao" when he was young. "Lion" nickname.Although the Golden-haired Lion is old, he still has a strong personality and is decisive in doing things. Many people are afraid of him.

After hearing Ping's complaint, Jueji angrily cursed: "These righteous monks are dissatisfied with you getting the position of abbot and are deliberately trying to make things difficult for you! Don't worry, I will go to the Zhengsi Hall tomorrow to see how the guy shirks his excuses! "

Liao Ping felt a little relieved when he heard Ji say this.

Sure enough, early the next morning, Jueji came to the Zhengsi Hall. He did not dare to neglect after receiving his certification, and hurriedly came out to greet him.

The golden-haired lion asked: "I went to meet Ping last night to reminisce about the well. I heard that you lost the survey map, is that right?"

Steamed Bun said hurriedly: "It's nothing like this. It's just piled in the official documents. I have to look for it."

Jin Mao Shi said: "The internal affairs are not in order and the official documents are lost. This is a flaw. My nephew, you used to be a fine person. How come you have become rough after you become a high official?"

When he met the Golden-haired Lion, Mantou turned back into a weak and bully Mantou, so he had to say: "I'll look for it again, I guess it won't take a few days."

There was a loud "pop", and the golden-haired lion slapped the table and said angrily: "How many more days do I have to wait for you? If you can't find it today, the poor monk will come and help you sort it out!"

Steamed Bun nodded in agreement.

The abbot of Zhengding Hall, Jueguang, nicknamed "Tongue Pulling Bodhisattva", heard about this incident and made a comment: "No matter how hard the steamed buns are, they will be picked up by dogs."

However, Mantou still delayed until the last minute, and did not give the official document about digging the well to Shitou until the end of office hours in the afternoon.

Liaoping responded to the official document sent by Zhengsitang, thinking that the matter would be settled and the world would be at peace.Unexpectedly, in the afternoon of the next day, an unknown person came knocking on the door and said: "The ever-lasting lamp on the main hall is almost out of oil and needs to be replaced." Just as Liao Ping was about to deal with it, another disciple came to report that it was the monk's treasure on July [-]th. On this day, monk shoes are to be distributed to the entire temple. According to previous practice, the monk shoes should be sent for inspection one month in advance, but so far nothing has been done.

This is a big event. There are more than 3000 monks and disciples in Shaolin Temple, and more than [-] pairs of shoes cannot be purchased at once.This matter is now under the control of Zhengsi Tang, and the stone has to touch the steamed bun again.

Liao Ping had no choice but to say to Ming Wuxiang: "I will deal with this matter when I get back." Then he quickly walked to Zhengsi Hall.

"The monks in the temple have different sizes. If you don't have the size for me, how can I buy it?" said the steamed bun.

This was reasonable and reasonable, and it was useless to ask Jueji for support at this time.Liao Ping had no choice but to rush back to Zhengyu Hall. When he asked, he found out that before the Buddha's birthday, Juru had sent someone to count the monks' shoe sizes and wrote them down in a notebook. However, he was busy with chores on the occasion of the Buddha's birthday and did not send the number. Go to Zhengsi Hall.After the Buddha's birthday, Jue Ru was imprisoned and the matter was put aside.

Liao Ping searched over and over again, but naturally couldn't find the note that recorded the size and quantity of the monk's shoes.He went to visit Jue Guan again, but the Wo Li Dao only said: "Oh, Jue Ru is such a loose person and doesn't know where to throw things. Why don't you send someone to Shanxi to ask him?"

Liao Ping already understood at this time that these missing documents were probably the hands and feet of Jue Guan Dong.But Jue Guan is the leader, and Liao Ping can't do anything to him.

Liao Ping was extremely anxious. Seeing that there were only more than [-] days left before July [-]th, he sent all the monks in Zhengyu Hall to count the number of monk shoe sizes needed.

The next morning, he was in a daze. When Abbot Juesheng asked, he only said that he was fine.

When he arrived at the Zhengyu Hall, he asked about the progress of measuring the monk's shoes last night. He almost fainted from this question.

For a whole day, the 200 monks only counted more than [-] pairs of feet.

It turns out that the monks somehow learned about this and deliberately wanted Ping to make a fool of himself. When the monks from Zhengyu Hall came to measure the shoes, they all made excuses to escape.In addition, Jueru was very popular among the people, and most of the righteous monks in Zhengyu Hall were dissatisfied with his exile, and they always failed to do their best in their work.An upright monk who was responsible for measuring arrived at Wenshu Monastery and chatted with another upright monk for a full hour. The latter then said that he wanted to copy scriptures and left without even measuring his shoes.

"It's his greatest ability to win people's hearts. It's been difficult to win over people since ancient times. You have to be patient." Woli's knife is still the same, and his words are irrelevant. "You have to spend some time to convince them." How about you lead by example?"

Now that things have come to a point, I have to set an example.He counted dozens of lay monks and measured them from courtyard to hall.With the abbot present, the monks did not dare to be disloyal, so they had to accept the measurement obediently. In this way, it took five days to finally measure the dimensions clearly and send the quantity to Zhengsi Hall.

Just as Liao Ping breathed a sigh of relief, he came again and said, "The ever-lasting lamp on the main hall is almost out of oil and needs to be replenished." Just as he was about to give instructions, another monk came and shouted: "Abbot, residents of the Buddhist capital. They all gathered at the door, clamoring to see the abbot to express their love."

"What's wrong?" Liao Ping asked, "Isn't the Zhengsi Hall under construction?"

"No, there are more than a dozen monks from Zhengsi Hall in that place, but the work hasn't started yet, so those common people will come to the mountain."

"Where are they? Take me there quickly!" Liao Ping stood up immediately and went to the mountain gate to persuade the residents to retreat. Everyone shouted that they just refused to comply.Liao Ping had no choice but to follow the others to the Buddhist capital. He saw more than ten monks sitting on an open field. As expected, no soil had been dug, so he stepped forward and asked, "Why don't you start work?"

The dozen or so monks stood up in a hurry and said, "We have to start work early, and we are waiting for you to come, abbot."

"Why are you waiting for me?" Liao Ping said angrily, "Aren't you all here?"

"Following past practice, the work can only start after the abbot's confirmation. We have been waiting here for several days, but the abbot has not come."

"Why didn't anyone notify me?" Liao Ping raised his voice, obviously angry.The monk spread his hands and said, "We think the abbot is busy and don't dare to disturb him."

"Now! Immediately! Dig!" Liao Ping roared, and then those people started to move.

Liao Ping hurried back to Shaolin and returned to Shuxuan. He saw the official documents piled up in the past few days on the table, like a small mountain, and felt deeply exhausted mentally and physically.

The incident spread and reached Zhengye Hall. Seeing that Shaolin was in chaos, Jue took the initiative to go to Jue Guang, the abbot of Zhengding Hall, and Jue Ming, the abbot of Zhengjian Hall, who were both Zhengding Hall, to talk about the matter.

Jue Guang is nicknamed "Tongue-pulling Bodhisattva" because he is fond of telling sarcastic remarks, and his remarks are often to the point, poisonous and cruel, but also reasonable and reasonable. The person being spoken to often cannot refute and can only curse him to death. You will go to tongue-pulling hell later.

Jue Guang's comment was: "A stone cannot compete with a steamed bun. The steamed bun is soft, but there is a knife hidden inside. Only with the knife can the steamed bun become hard."

Obviously, he believed that the "Woli Dao" Jueguan was behind this incident.Indeed, it is difficult to make waves without the support of enlightenment.

Juejian said: "This is Shaolin affairs after all. It is unkind for Chief Juekuan to do this."

Jue Guang only said: "You can't persuade him."

Jueming from Zhengjian Hall just drank tea and said to Juejian: "Today's result must have the cause of the previous day. Since Lingping took over Jueru's position, he naturally also suffered the cause and effect. This is his suffering, and it is not necessarily a bad thing. .”

This leaf doesn't stick to it, it really doesn't stick to any leaf.

Juejian still went to visit Jueguan, but Jueguan only said: "If we don't give him some difficult problems, the lay monks will really think that they have gained power. Is there any Buddhism in Shaolin? Don't worry, I have a sense of propriety."

Juejian tried to persuade him a few times, but Jueguan just refused to listen. After all, this was a matter of Guanyin Academy, and Juejian had no way to intervene, so he had to leave.

Liao Ping moved the official documents back to his room and reviewed them all night long. After morning classes, he went to the Main Hall to study the Yi Jin Jing. When he came back, he continued to review the documents and did not finish reviewing them until noon.

He stayed up all night and fell into a deep sleep after finishing the review.

Another day passed and he saw that the abbot's face was sallow. Then he remembered that Juesheng's face had been getting worse day by day. He couldn't help but worry and advised the abbot to take care of himself.

Juesheng smiled and said: "Life and death are destiny. This poor monk is seventy years old. He has lived a sufficient life, and it is time to move on to the next path of cultivation."

Liao Ping said hurriedly: "Abbott, you can't say that, Shaolin still needs to rely on you to preside over it."

Juesheng sighed and said: "Alas...what can I do to preside over it? Shaolin is in my hands, and the battle between orthodoxy and secularity is getting worse day by day. I am the sinner of Shaolin."

Liao Ping didn't know how to answer for a moment.Juesheng asked again: "What happened to that well?"

Liao Ping said hurriedly: "We are working hard and it will be completed soon."

Juesheng smiled slightly and continued to teach the secrets of Yi Jin Jing.

After Liaoping left the Mahavira Hall, he immediately rushed to the Buddhist capital.When they arrived at the construction site, the dozen or so monks were sitting on the ground to rest. When they saw him arriving, they all stood up and saluted.

Liao Ping stepped forward and looked into the well, feeling about three feet deep.In the past few days, more than a dozen worker monks have only dug three feet?
Even stones have tempers. Liao Ping was so angry that his orifices were filled with smoke and he cursed loudly.The leader of the work monk said: "Abbott, don't be angry. We hit a big boulder when we started digging. It took us three days to dig through the boulder before we could continue the work."

Liao Ping cursed: "The boulder has been carved out, and you are resting again?"

The leader of the work monk looked solemn and said: "We moved the boulder and found a big turtle underneath. It was the spirit of the river god. We disturbed him, and according to the rules, we have to hold three days of rituals before we can continue to work."

Liao Ping asked again: "What about the turtle? Where is it?"

The worker monk said: "My Buddha is merciful. Since he is the God of the river, he naturally released his life. Now he is wandering around in the clouds."

He told the nonsense in a respectful and cautious manner, as if there really was that big turtle. When he was calm, he went crazy, turned around and left, and went to Zhengsi Hall to find a steamed bun to discuss.

"There are some taboos in doing fortifications." Steamed Bun pushed it clean, "Since we have to stop work for three days, it is a last resort. This is the work of Zhengsi Hall, I hope senior brother will understand."

Liaoping had no choice but to tell Jueji about this, which made the golden-haired lion roar so angry: "Okay! If these righteous monks really want to cause trouble, then let's all make trouble together!"

That night, Jueji invited Jueci, the abbot of Zhengjin Hall.

Zhengjintang and Zhengsitang both belong to Ksitigarbha and are in charge of budget and finance. All expenditures of Shaolin Temple are managed by Zhengjintang.Jue Ci was a lay monk who was very particular about money. Others called him "Iron Rooster".

The next day, Mantou found a returned official document. It turned out that the money to buy monk shoes was rejected.Mantou went to Tie Gongji to ask, but Tie Gongji only said: "The temple has been spending a lot of money recently. You can ask the merchants if they can make it less."

"Monk shoes will be distributed on July [-]th, and there are only ten days left. How can we negotiate the price now?" Mantou said, "Besides, the price was also the same in previous years. How come it was possible in previous years but not this year?"

Jue Ci said: "The rules of previous years are the same as those of previous years. If the rules of previous years can be used, can these monk shoes be customized according to the quantity and size of previous years?"

Mantou knew that Jue Ci was trying to make things difficult, so it was useless to talk. However, the merchant came again that day and asked for the down payment. Mantou had no choice but to use the temple's meal expenses to advance the payment.

That night, Mantou went to the head of Juekuan to discuss the matter.

The next day, Jue Guan called in Jue Wen, the abbot of Zhengiantang, a sect of lay monks.

"Jue Ci asked for the certificate and went to the store to negotiate the price. It's not possible to get the certificate." Jueguan said, "I want to ask you for help."

Kyawen stared wide-eyed and asked, "The Righteous Mind Hall is responsible for the exchanges outside the temple, receiving foreign guests, and dispatching envoys. How can the matter of managing money have anything to do with the Rightful Mind Hall?"

Jue Guan said: "Isn't negotiating prices with a store akin to communicating with people outside the temple?"

Juewen said: "The Righteous Mind Hall has always only communicated with the Wulin sect."

"Since we can interact with martial arts sects, shouldn't a small shopkeeper be able to cope with it?" Jue Guan said, "Remunerative hospitality, advance and retreat response are all the duties of Zhengsi Hall. If you do it quickly and habitually, it is better than Zhengsi, which is full of copper stench. Zheng Yu Tang, Zheng Yu Tang should know how to treat people better." Then he added, "Besides, distributing monk shoes is the job of Zheng Yu Tang. Zheng Yu Tang and Zheng Yu Tang both belong to Guanyin Temple, so if you help him, you are also helping Ping."

Jue Guan was the direct superior of Jue Wen. Jue Wen could not refuse, so he had to send his disciples to the merchant to discuss it, but he was scolded by the merchant.It’s not my fault. I only come to negotiate the price after everything is half done. Isn’t this shabby?
Jue Guang's comment on this incident was: "After all, a Woli sword is a Woli sword. If you chop down one of your own, you will be killed with one strike."

Although he was a lay monk, he devoted himself to the Buddha.When he was young, he had no understanding of worldly affairs and devoted himself to entering a monastery. He became a disciple of an eminent monk, but he did not know that there was a distinction between orthodoxy and secularity. His master happened to be a lay monk, and he was classified as a lay monk thereafter.Although he was a lay monk, he rarely socialized and practiced more. Apart from relying on Juekong, he did not have close contacts with other lay monks, so he had to bite the bullet and find Iron Rooster to discuss.

"What a knife in the nest!" Tie Gongjue Ci scolded, "I didn't expect that he would even stab one of Guanyin Yuan's own people!"

Jue Wen said, "This matter has happened to me and needs to be resolved."

Jue Ci said: "Don't be afraid. After all, the monk's shoes have been ordered and the merchant will definitely deliver them. As long as the monk's shoes are distributed normally and this matter does not involve the Zhengyu Hall, the stone will be fine. But I have to buy this steamed bun again. Treat him."

Jue heard the hard advice, but refused to listen. Jue heard that there was nothing he could do. He thought to himself: "Zhengjin and Zhengsi are both under the control of Zide. It's better to talk to the leader of Zide."

Na Zide is the senior one among the four courtyards and eight halls, but he is also the most afraid of trouble.He was originally a wealthy businessman and was good at business, so he was recommended by Juekong to become the leader of Ksitigarbha Yuan.When Jue Wen went to visit him, Zi De just said yes, and said he would communicate and deal with it well. After a few words, Jue Wen couldn't get the point, so he had to leave.

Jue Wen later mentioned this matter to Jue Guang, who said, "You shouldn't have counted on Zide in the first place. If he had been born in Wudang, he would have been better at Tai Chi than Zhang Sanfeng."

In the next few days, the work of digging the well continued.It rained heavily that day, which would delay the project even more. Liao Ping was worried that the abbot would ask about it, so he was very anxious.It was unclear when he came to report again: "Abbott, I really can't wait any longer. The ever-burning lamp in front of the Buddha in the Mahavira Hall is about to go out."

Liao Ping asked: "Are you out of lamp oil?"

Ming said unclearly: "It's about to bottom out."

Liao Ping said: "You go back first, I will go to Zhengsi Hall."

The distribution of lamp oil is the job of Zhengyu Tang, and the purchase of lamp oil is the job of Zhengsitang.When Ping arrived at Zhengsitang, the steamed buns said that Ping had not sent an official document, so he could not buy it and would have to wait for several days.Liao Ping said angrily: "What if the ever-burning lamp in front of the Buddha's throne goes out?"

At this time, Mantou was also suffering from something he couldn't express.After all, he is a righteous monk, and he does not want the ever-burning lamps in front of the Buddha to go out. However, there are hundreds of ever-bright lamps in front of the Mahavira Hall, each with different sizes. In order to facilitate the refueling, craftsmen were specially ordered to design each lamp with hidden tubes hidden in it. , the hidden pipe leads directly to the fuel tank outside the hall.The fuel tank is 150 shi in size, which cannot be solved by one or two kilograms of lamp oil.

However, in the past ten days or so, the iron rooster has been deducting silver coins very hard and not a penny has been paid. The silver coins in Zhengsitang have long been exhausted. Even the food and beverage purchases in the past few days have been on credit. Where can I get the money to buy lamp oil?
Liaoping had no choice but to go to Zhengjintang again and at least let Tie Gongji dial some silver to solve the lamp oil problem.Unexpectedly, as soon as I stepped into the main hall, I saw water leaking everywhere in the hall, dripping continuously, and the iron cock just kept scolding me.

It turns out that Zhengjin Hall has been in disrepair for a long time and had leaks. It was originally agreed that the work monks from Zhengsi Hall would repair it, but now they have a quarrel with Mantou. The monk responsible for the repairs is obviously next door, but the other party just pushed him to be busy and took everything away. All the people were sent out and refused to deal with it.

Liao Ping knew it was useless to talk, so he turned around and left.

He decided to report everything to the abbot early tomorrow morning.

Unexpectedly, the person who came to teach the Yi Jin Jing that day was Jueyun Shouzuo of Wenshu Monastery.

"The abbot's condition has worsened." Jueyun sighed and said, "The medical monk from Zhengjian Hall came to see him and told him to have a good rest. Things in the temple should not disturb him for the time being."

Liaoping knew what Jueyun meant and nodded.

"The Yi Jin Jing you want to learn will be taught by me for the time being. Come with me." Jueyun took out a scripture book and saw that the paper was old, showing that it had been aged for a long time. There were three big characters "Yi Jin Jing" written on it.

"I am an orthodox monk and you are a lay monk. To avoid any dispute, we will teach from the scriptures."

Liao Ping said: "Disciple, I can trust my uncle."

Jueyun said: "Forget it, at this time, where can the trust of the orthodox come from?" He opened the scripture and asked, "What have you learned?"

Liaoping returned to Zhengyu Hall and thought hard for a long time. It was already July [-]th, and monk shoes would be distributed in nine days, but not even a straw sandal was found.

The lamp oil in the Main Hall is gone. I don’t know how many days it can last.

I don’t know how long it will take for the well in Fodu to be completed.

I really don’t know how I survived these two months. I’m afraid that things will get serious in a few days. If I really want to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys, I will definitely not kill the iron rooster, but my own little chicken. Will I become the Shaolin Temple? Who is the shortest-lived abbot in history? No one can really say for sure.

Now that the abbot is sick again, what should we do?
Thinking of the abbot falling ill, Liao Ping suddenly had an idea.He stood up, put his right foot on the table, and used his left hand to exert his true strength.This set of Prajna Palm is his special skill. He gritted his teeth and waved his palm down.

The next day, an unknown person came to ask for lamp oil again, but couldn't find it. Then they heard that it was raining and the road was slippery, and Liao Ping accidentally broke his leg and was recovering from his injury.

It is said that when Jue Guan heard the news, he gritted his teeth and said, "This despicable boy!"

He lay flat on the bed. Although his right leg was in pain, he felt much more at ease.Well, now that he was injured, Jueguan was the leader of Guanyin Temple, and the affairs of Zhengyu Hall were closely related to him. This knife in his nest finally stabbed him.

He was laughing on the bed, wondering who else was not involved in all this mess?Could it be worse?
Things could indeed be a little worse.Two days later at dusk, when the rain stopped, dozens of people suddenly gathered outside the Shaolin Temple, shouting loudly and demanding that the Shaolin Temple pay back the money.It turns out that there are thousands of monks in the Shaolin Temple, and their daily food expenses are huge. They owe more than ten days on credit after receiving their certificates. The merchants and vendors in the Buddhist capital couldn't bear the loss and couldn't get the money, so they gathered people to collect debts.After receiving the certificate, he hurried to comfort him, but was grabbed and yelled at by everyone. The incident alarmed the Zhengye Hall. They thought it was a lay monk who caused the trouble, which aroused public anger, so Juejian rushed over.

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In the Zhengsi Hall, Jue Jian's neck was red and the veins on his face were exposed. He was extremely angry. If he wasn't afraid of having an ostomy, he would have cursed him with a series of curse words.

"Shaolin Temple has been established for a thousand years! More than 1000 years! More than 1000 years! In these 1000 years, this is the first time... the first time!..." Juejian was so angry that he could not speak clearly, "This is the first time someone has come to collect debts! You did it What?!" He became angry and kicked, causing a wooden table to shatter into pieces.

Mantou lowered his head, not daring to say more.

"Right now! Settle the account and send those people away!" Juejian almost shouted.

Steamed Bun said nonchalantly: "Uncle Master...it's not that I won't pay back the money, it's that Zhengsitang really has no money."

"Follow me!" Juejian took the certificate and strode towards the main entrance hall.The roof of the main entrance hall has not been repaired yet, and water keeps leaking, dripping all over the floor. The interior is in a mess, how can it still have the grandeur of four courtyards and eight halls?
Iron Rooster Jueci had already expected Juejian to come and was waiting with a smile.Seeing his playful smile, Juejian became even more angry and was about to explode when he saw the smile on Jueci's face suddenly froze.

Juejian turned his head, and saw a tall figure behind him with a livid face, glaring at Jue Ci. There were water stains on the yellow monk's clothes, which showed that he had just come in from outside.

If not Juekong, who else could it be?
As the night grew darker, the ever-burning lamp on the main hall suddenly went out.

A figure sneaked in silently.

(End of this chapter)