My Master is the Real Boss – Chapter 64

Chapter 64: Buddhist and Taoist Alliance

Li Jin returned to Ping’an Temple after only a day. The next noon, as Xiang Jiannan was standing at the temple gate, chatting amiably with the incense guests, he saw a horse-drawn carriage arrive gracefully. The driver was not familiar with the road, staring directly at the gate of Ping’an Temple, his eyes repeatedly confirming. He stopped at a suitable distance before getting out of the carriage and gently calling to the person inside.

The curtain was drawn back, and Li Jin and Great Dharma Monk jumped out of the carriage one after the other.

“The fare, no need for change.”

Taking out a few small pieces of silver from his waist, Li Jin then made a gesture of invitation. However, the Great Dharma Monk stood still after getting out of the carriage, while the driver acted quickly, thanking him repeatedly before immediately turning the carriage around and leaving.

He was so anxious that he didn’t even have time to sit back in the carriage.

So fast?

“Great Dharma High Monk!”

Interrupting his conversation with the incense guests, Xiang Jiannan stepped forward to greet them. As he spoke, he heard a few murmurs behind him. The sudden appearance of a monk outside the temple gate was bound to attract attention, but compared to last time, the commotion was actually negligible.

Most of the passing incense guests didn’t react much, at most taking a few extra glances before moving on.

“You Taoist, why did you interrupt my secluded cultivation!”

Speaking as always, he was only capable of being irritable. The Great Dharma Monk stood on the spot and asked loudly.

His voice was as loud as a bell, causing the unsuspecting incense guests to look again.

This fat monk seemed to be here to pick a fight. As soon as he opened his mouth, he seemed like a different person. Before, he looked quite kind.

“Secluded cultivation? Monk, you’re exaggerating.”

Thinking, Why is he so angry?, Xiang Jiannan expressed that he didn’t believe the Great Dharma Monk’s talk about secluded cultivation at all. This fat monk was completely unrelated to the word “secluded.” This irritable old brother, how could he use that word? It didn’t fit his personality.

Saying he was cultivating with great fervor would be more accurate.

“This monk was comprehending Buddhist scriptures, and was about to break through, but in the blink of an eye, I was brought here.”

“Little Taoist, you’re too calculating!”

I calculated your hammer, I don’t have that ability, shouldn’t you be saying this to Li Jin?

Listening to the Great Dharma Monk’s lament, Xiang Jiannan could only express his deep sympathy. The bold person he was talking about was the Great Dharma Monk. Having been in the Great Zhou Dynasty for so long, there were not many people who had left a deep impression on him.

Yesterday, after hearing Li Jin’s request for help, he immediately thought of the Great Dharma Monk. To deal with outlaws, one had to find someone even more lawless than them. This job was perfect for the Great Dharma Monk.

As for delaying his cultivation, he had never thought about such a thing. Who knew it would be such a coincidence.

“Master, you’re here again… Didn’t the high monks in the temple say that this matter has nothing to do with us? When I first entered the city, weren’t you leading a group of people wandering around the streets? Where does this talk of a breakthrough come from?”

“What do you know!”

Li Jin’s words made him extremely uncomfortable. The Great Dharma Monk only said that Buddhist teachings were profound:

“This monk’s cultivation doesn’t care about location. When you saw me, it was actually a critical moment!”

“That’s right, if it had been any later, those few men would have lost their lives. I say, Master, can you have a bit of a monk’s cultivation? You’ve been complaining non-stop all the way here, even the driver was scared by your scolding.”

So that’s how it is.

As Li Jin and the Great Dharma Monk began to argue, Xiang Jiannan understood why the driver was so humble. With the Great Dharma Monk’s personality, it wasn’t just scolding, there was probably also physical intimidation involved. When Li Jin was speaking, he seemed to be constantly restraining himself.

“Cultivation, you’re talking about cultivation with this monk?”

As if he had heard something unbelievable, the Great Dharma Monk looked at Li Jin with disdain:

“If you don’t have cultivation, why come looking for this monk? Benefactor Li, don’t forget, this poor monk was dragged here by you!”

“You…”

Looking at Xiang Jiannan with extreme resentment, Li Jin was already feeling frustrated. If it weren’t for the little Taoist’s strong recommendation, who would care about this hot-tempered fat monk? He had endured a lot to finally invite him from Baofu Temple, but this monk was becoming more and more excessive. Had he been tricked by the little Taoist? He had thought that the two had already reconciled. Just as he was choked by the Great Dharma Monk’s words, he saw Gao Yu’an walking out of the temple.

His smile alone instantly made the arrogant Great Dharma Monk behave himself.

“Greetings, Old Taoist Priest.”

As soon as he saw Gao Yu’an, his attitude immediately changed. The Great Dharma Monk was as amiable as if he had seen his esteemed teacher, his demeanor humble and respectful. Where had his previous attitude gone?

“Old Taoist Priest, how is your health these days?”

There was nothing to say. He had already witnessed the old Taoist’s cultivation. Not long ago, Zen Master Lekong and others had been amazed by his demon-exorcising abilities. In short, he couldn’t afford to offend him.

Being able to recognize the situation was the mark of a good monk.

Although he had once been defeated by Xiang Jiannan, the Great Dharma Monk had never been convinced by him. However, Gao Yu’an was different. After two incidents, he had realized that the gap between him and this old Taoist was quite large.

Being reckless also depended on the target.

“You’ve come from afar, why not come into the temple and sit down?”

Having already heard the three arguing inside the temple, Gao Yu’an came out and simply looked at the Great Dharma Monk. He hadn’t seen him much at Baofu Temple last time. After a few days, this monk seemed to have gained even more weight.

His temper was getting bigger and bigger.

“No need, the matter is urgent. Once the Old Taoist Priest is ready, we can set off.”

Following Gao Yu’an’s words, the Great Dharma Monk’s tone suddenly turned righteous:

“This poor monk was ready not long after Young Hero Li arrived at Baofu Temple. I can’t wait to immediately deliver those outlaws, Old Taoist Priest, do you think so too?”

This fat monk, he’s become too docile.

Standing aside, quietly watching the Great Dharma Monk’s performance, Xiang Jiannan and Li Jin only felt embarrassed. As a monk, couldn’t he be less servile? Where had his previous momentum gone?

You need to stay true to yourself, Great Dharma!

“This old Taoist didn’t say he would go with you. This temple of mine can’t be left unattended for now.”

As expected of Master, even his reasons are the same as mine.

Having already planned this, after Gao Yu’an spoke, Xiang Jiannan couldn’t help but give him a knowing look.

The whole point of bringing out the Great Dharma Monk was this. He didn’t want to go on an adventure with Li Jin. He had done it before, and now, he was giving the opportunity to the Great Dharma Monk.

With the two of them working together, there was nothing to fear from even the most ferocious outlaws. Believe in yourselves, we’ll be cheering you on from Ping’an Temple.

“Old Taoist Priest, this…”

Not expecting Gao Yu’an to suddenly refuse, Li Jin’s words were like a blow to the head. He looked at Xiang Jiannan, seeing that the little Taoist’s expression was similar to his master’s. The more people the better, wasn’t what I said clear enough before?

“It’s alright, this old Taoist’s disciple will go with you.”

Seeing Li Jin and the Great Dharma Monk in confusion, Gao Yu’an looked at the three of them and continued:

“This old Taoist has already decided. From the time you leave until you return, I will be sitting in meditation in front of the Grandmaster, praying for your safety. If you don’t return, remember to ask someone to send a message to this old Taoist. After all, even the Grandmaster gets annoyed.”

If they don’t return, they’ll still send a message!

Before he could react, he was sold out by his master. Turning his head to look at the incorrigible old Taoist, Xiang Jiannan was sure he hadn’t misheard. He felt that he could actually handle some things. His master was getting old, he should go out and see the world more.

Who doesn’t know how to sit in meditation?