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“I have been practicing Buddhism since childhood and have a pair of eyes that see all beings equally. I see everything as equal. Anyway, I’m just… a little special.”
"That's why I recognized Benefactor Jiang. Please don't take offense," the young monk said apologetically.
"Are you a monk?" Jiangnan asked.
“Yes,” the little monk said with a smile. “Isn’t it obvious?”
Do you want to eat meat?
"..." The little bluebird was blinking beside them.
Okay, she wants to know that too. The meat is so delicious, will the little monk eat it?
"You flatter me, benefactor," the young monk said, pressing his palms together in apology.
“You just smiled, and there was meat floss on your teeth,” Jiangnan said.
"It really is," the little bluebird said, knowing how to play along with the young master.
Chapter 150 Amitabha Buddha Emperor
“Please don’t joke, benefactor. I have always been a vegetarian and have never killed any living beings,” the young monk said earnestly. “Amitabha, forgive me.”
"There are still people in the Buddhist sect?" Jiang Nan asked.
"Is it the lineage of Amitabha Buddha the Great?"
“Amitabha Buddha, you always say that, it must be your faith.”
“Oh…isn’t that how it’s pronounced? Hehe, I mean, yes.” The little monk laughed.
“Even the Great Emperor Amitabha never kills, and he fears that sweeping the floor might harm the lives of ants,” Jiang Nan said. “Throughout history, which great emperor was not invincible in battle, forging his invincible imperial demeanor through slaughter?”
"He was a great emperor, an emperor who fought and died for humanity and all races. He had many opponents back then, and he fought his way to the top without ever being defeated."
“The Amitabha Buddha Emperor, who has never killed any living being, has attained enlightenment as the Great Emperor,” Jiang Nan said.
“Amitabha, well said, well said. The Buddha is compassionate and all beings are equal,” the little monk said.
“I haven’t finished speaking yet,” Jiang Nan said.
"He did not kill a single person during his life, but after his death he destroyed countless lives, leaving countless Buddhist kingdoms filled with wronged souls."
“What’s this?” Jiang Nan said.
"That's a ruthless person, a madman."
“You still dare to believe him? Why don’t you renounce your vows and join me?” Jiang Nan said.
"Amitabha... Oh..." the little monk said, somewhat puzzled. Did he still need to chant this Buddha's name?
Reciting it creates karma; if it leads to the destruction of the Buddhist realm, then he too will become a part of it.
No way, he's been dead for so many years.
I'm a little scared.
But that's what makes it challenging; we need to analyze and study it carefully.
"You've misunderstood, benefactor," the young monk said.
“The Buddha is compassionate. He did not kill any living beings in his lifetime, and he is even less willing to kill any living beings after death. However, he also did not want all living beings to suffer, and he wanted to lead all living beings to ascend to the Pure Land together... But things went wrong, and he still failed to break through the path to immortality and break through the dark cycle of reincarnation.”
"When the Buddha died, his teachings vanished, and countless Buddha-lands also disappeared... The Buddha did not do this intentionally."
"Whether it was intentional or not, it is a capital offense, and one should go straight to hell. Otherwise, how can one explain this to the millions of living beings?"
“How is this any different from a dark, terrifying, and world-ending catastrophe?” Jiang Nan said.
“Don’t tell me that a small number of you, representing hundreds of millions of believers, have shown understanding and forgiveness towards your Buddha,” Jiang Nan said.
"Oh... I'm just a little monk, I don't know anything."
"I wish to save all living beings and pray for their well-being..." the little monk said.
“You should distribute the Emperor’s legacy, or other good things, to all living beings. That would be a substantial compensation, one in a billion,” Jiang Nan said.
“What lineage does the Great Emperor Amitabha have? Come, tell me.” Jiang Nan smiled.
"..." Little monk, he doesn't seem that stupid.
"Isn't it said that all beings are equal? If you can cultivate, why can't I?"
“I can also use it to save all living beings,” Jiang Nan said.
"Is something wrong with you?"
“Young master, there’s nothing wrong with it.” The little bluebird nodded. “Little monk, I can also help you save all living beings.”
"It seems there's something wrong with that too," the little monk said weakly.
"You have killed countless people."
“Those are all garbage, not people, they are scum, they are waste, they need to be cleared away,” Jiang Nan said.
"Only by clearing away the trash can society become a better place. If everyone contributes a little love, the world will become a better place... I am just a guardian of world civilization and a moral volunteer for all ages."
The young monk's expression was quite interesting. "As for the young master's legacy, if you can share it, then I can share it."
"I'm not a Buddhist practitioner. I'm just a volunteer who has already given so much. You can't expect me to give everything more," Jiang Nan said. "Just because I'm an honest person, you think you can bully me like this?"
"You speak of equality, that everyone is the same, come on, let's share the heritage."
“I have a grand vow to cleanse the dregs… oh, I mean to save all living beings,” Jiang Nan said.
“That does seem to make some sense,” the little monk said.
"I benefited greatly from discussing Buddhist teachings with you."
"Then you should thank them," Jiang Nan said.
"By the way, what's your name?"
"This humble monk is sincere," the young monk said.
"Haha...this little monk has such a thick skin." The little bluebird made a face, looking down on the little monk.
Anyway, she was standing with the young master.
They had all been greatly influenced by the young monk's Buddhist teachings, so they naturally relaxed and trusted him.
The young monk's aura was gentle and comforting.
It makes people not want to be on guard.
But even if the little monk is handsome, he can't compare to the young master when they're together.
“It’s quite thick,” Jiangnan said.
“Amitabha, my name is Zhencheng.”
"Those with the character 'zhen' in their name are sincere."
“I have always guided my conduct and actions according to this name since I was a child,” the young monk said.
“Then let’s recite the scriptures of Amitabha Buddha and discuss them together,” Jiang Nan said.
"I haven't fully mastered it yet," the little monk said.
"Damn it... then why did you keep talking nonsense for so long?" Jiang Nan said.
"The Buddha's teachings are extensive, containing many scriptures on loving all people, saving all sentient beings, and teaching people to do good. They include Mahayana Buddhism, Hinayana Buddhism, and more. I'm going to tell you about them."
“Benefactor, young lady, you two are destined to join my Buddhist community and possess great wisdom. Why don’t you both enter my Buddhist order?” the young monk sincerely invited.
"You Buddhist sect wants girls? What are you planning to do with them?" Jiang Nan said disdainfully.
"Buddhism also values fate, and you two are destined to be together."
"You're something else," Jiang Nan said.
“I’m telling you, I see a Buddha-like light in your eyes…”
"It's not impossible," Jiang Nan said. "The holy lands led by the Feathered Divine Dynasty want to kill me. How about I, Buddha, help me withstand their attacks?"
"Amitabha Buddha, the sea of suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore..."
"It's not a good thing," Jiang Nan said.
"There's another question: Does Amitabha Buddha still want to return?" Jiang Nan asked.
"The Buddha cannot abandon all sentient beings..."
"Stop spouting this nonsense, it's all fake," Jiang Nan said. "You don't even believe it yourself, do you?"
"I believe you," the sincere little monk said with a smile, his eyes filled with genuine innocence.
"He became emperor by relying on the power of faith of all living beings, and he also wanted to become an immortal and achieve eternal life by relying on the power of faith. He tried countless times for this, but failed in the end, taking all living beings with him."
"Do you still want to rely on the power of faith to be resurrected and return?"
“You have misunderstood Buddhism, benefactor. I am just a novice monk and do not understand these things,” the novice monk said.
“I can tell you’re quite knowledgeable,” Jiang Nan said. “Those wise, flirtatious eyes of yours tell you’re no good.”
"..." Little monk.