Big dreamer

"Is something wrong, Master Jiang Liu?" Lu Huaming asked immediately.

"That's not the case. It's just that Master Jiang Liu has never been happy to leave the temple. Moreover, he has a transcendent status in Jinshan Temple. Even the presiding officer cannot give orders to him. I can't promise anything for him. Let me take you two to see Jiang. Master Liu, let’s see what he says.” Elder Zhe Shi said after a moment of silence.

Lu Huaming and Shen Luo looked at each other and nodded in agreement.

Because they had important things to do, the three of them didn't have time to drink tea. They immediately got up and walked outside, and soon arrived outside a luxurious Zen courtyard.

The Zen courtyard here is more luxurious than other places. The eaves are made of gilt tiles, the walls are made of white jade, and even the doors and windows are made of fine sandalwood.

"This is the residence of Master Jiang Liu. Master Jiang Liu has a somewhat... special temperament. You two must remain polite in front of him." Elder Zhe Shi warned the two through a message.

Shen Luo and Lu Huaming both nodded to express their understanding. .

Seeing this, Elder Zhe Shi took the two of them into the Zen courtyard.

As soon as he came in, a black object was thrown out of the house with a "woo", but it was a teapot, which smashed to pieces on the ground.

"It's too bland and has no taste at all. How many times have I told you to put more honey in it!" A crisp but evil voice came from inside.

"Yes...disciple, I'll make you another pot of honey tea." A white-clothed novice ran out of the meditation room in a panic.

The novice monk seemed to be extremely flustered. He even failed to pay attention to the three elders, Elder Shi, and quickly ran towards the distance.

When Shen Luo and Lu Huaming saw this scene, there was a hint of surprise in their eyes and they looked into the house.

There is a hall inside, but there is no one there, but there is a room next to the hall with the door ajar, and people seem to be inside.

Elder Zhe Shi sighed and walked to the door of the Zen room, but did not rush in. He clasped his hands and said, "Jiang Liu, there are two distinguished guests from Chang'an City here. They came to visit you on the order of Duke Cheng."

"What is it, Mr. Cheng Guo, Mr. Wang Guo, I have to prepare for the ceremony, so I have no time." The crisp voice from before snorted lazily from the back room.

Lu Huaming respected Cheng Yaojin very much, and when he heard such rude words, his face immediately showed anger.

Shen Luo saw Lu Huaming's expression and hurriedly pulled him to signal him to calm down.

"Jiang Liu, Duke Cheng Guo is the pillar of our Tang Dynasty. Don't talk nonsense." Elder Zhe Shi also noticed Lu Huaming's expression and hurriedly scolded him.

The Qing Jinghe in the room chuckled lightly, but did not say anything too harsh.

"These two distinguished guests came to you on important matters. Because of the previous ghost trouble in Chang'an, many people in Chang'an died tragically. His Majesty decided to hold a land and water conference. Please come and host it to save the souls of the dead." Elder Zhe Shi paused. After a while, continue.

"Water and Land Conference? I'm sitting in Jinshan Temple and have no time to be around. The two people outside can ask for help." The crisp voice refused.

"Master Jiang Liu, this matter is related to the safety of our capital, the Tang Dynasty. Please come out of the mountain once. If you need compensation, master can speak up." Shen Luo's heart sank, and he stepped forward and cupped his hands.

The crisp voice snorted, with a displeased tone in its voice.

"Senior Brother Jiang Liu, the souls of the dead in Chang'an City are so pitiful. Let's go and save them." At this moment, another voice came from inside the house.

Compared with Master Jiang Liu, this voice was much gentler, and there was a sense of compassion in his voice.

Shen Luo and Lu Huaming were both stunned, obviously not expecting that there was someone else in the room.

"Shut up and continue copying your...Buddhist scriptures!" Master Jiang Liu shouted angrily.

"But..." That gentle voice seemed to want to say something else.

"Shut up, if you make me angry, you don't need to go to Chang'an. You can directly save the brothers and sisters in Jinshan Temple!" Master Jiang Liu threatened sinisterly.

"Okay..." The gentle voice reluctantly agreed.

"I have to prepare a lecture for the Dharma conference. Those outside can please help themselves." Master Jiang Liu's voice sounded again, and the half-open door of the inner room closed with a "snap".

Lu Huaming looked ugly. He had vowed to Shen Luo before that Master Jiang Liu would definitely be willing to go to Chang'an, but now the other party refused without mercy.

It was a small matter for him to lose face, but it was a big deal if he delayed the Land and Water Conference and failed to live up to the instructions of Cheng Guogong and others.

Shen Luo's expression was also very ugly, and his eyes looking into the room were a bit suspicious.

"You two, Jiang Liu has something to do, so we'd better leave first." Elder Zhe Shi turned around helplessly, saluted the two of them, and said.

The master had issued an order to expel guests. Shen Luo and Lu Huaming could not stay here no matter how unwilling they were. They followed Elder Zhe Shi and left, quickly returning to the small courtyard where Elder Zhe Shi lived.

"You two, you have also heard that Jiang Liu has always been like this. Now that he has made this decision, he may not be able to go to Chang'an." Elder Zhe Shi sighed regretfully.

"It is rumored that Master Jiang Liu is highly respected and profound in Buddhism. He is completely different from the person in the room just now. Is the person in the room really Master Jiang Liu?" Lu Huaming couldn't help but say.

"Monks don't tell lies. The person in the room is naturally Master Jiangliu. Could it be that the donor doesn't believe the poor monk? As for the rumors, most of them are spread by lies and cannot be fully believed." Elder Zhe Shi lowered his eyes.

"Of course we believe in you, Elder Shi. Brother Lu, elders don't have to worry about it. There seems to be someone else in Master Jiangliu's room just now. Who is that person?" Shen Luo hurriedly came out to smooth things over, and then asked.

"That man's name is Chan'er. He and Jiang Liu are fellow disciples. They grew up together. Chan'er is Jiang Liu's personal follower." Elder Zhe Shi said.

"Chan'er..." Shen Luo raised his eyebrows.

"Amitabha, this is what happened. Two benefactors, Jiang Liu has a domineering personality. No one can persuade him to do anything he decides. You should find another eminent monk as soon as possible." Elder Zhe Shi clasped his hands and chanted After chanting the Buddha's name, he said.

"It's not urgent. Since your temple is about to hold a Dharma conference, and we are very interested in Buddhism, I wonder if we can stay and observe?" Shen Luo turned his eyes and said.

"Of course you can. Although Jiang Liu has a bad temperament, his teachings are extremely subtle and will be of great benefit to monks like us." Elder Zhe Shi said with a smile.

"Really? Then we will listen to Master Jiang Liu's lecture in a moment." Shen Luo said with a smile.

Next, Elder Zheshi accompanied the two of them for a while and then stood up to leave and go busy with the Dharma conference.

Before he left, he warned the two of them to stay in the monastery here, not to wander around, and wait until the Dharma conference was held before going outside. There are many forbidden areas in Jinshan Temple that outsiders are strictly prohibited from setting foot on.

Shen Luo and Lu Huaming naturally agreed.