bookcurios Chapter 118 Farewell Book, Real Growth!
Chapter 118 Farewell Book, Real Growth!
"Yes, I will definitely live up to Master's trust!"
Chen Baoan stood up, clasped his hands together and saluted.
Perhaps it was an illusion, but the scar on his head actually emitted a faint golden color at this moment.
The Buddha's light appeared, he was truly born to be an abbot!
"Amitabha……"
It seemed as if all the monks had seen the golden light and they all bowed their heads in respect.
"Amitabha."
Seeing the monks like this, Chen Baoan also bowed.
"Wukong, your master will give you a Buddhist bead. Please accept it."
Abbot Bodhi slowly stretched out his right hand and took out from his arms a string of Buddhist beads that exuded an ancient atmosphere and sparkled with mysterious light.
This string of Buddhist beads consists of 108 beads, each of which is round, smooth, crystal clear and as beautiful as a pearl.
They are connected together by a red string, forming a perfect circle.
"Thank you, Master."
Chen Baoan thanked him, took the Buddhist beads with both hands and placed them around his neck.
The moment he put it on, inexplicable memories appeared in his mind.
There were two young men, one wearing a yellow Taoist robe and a white Taoist hat.
The other one was wearing a blue Taoist robe and had an immortal look, but his sleepy eyes were very eye-catching.
"What is this? A magic weapon?"
"Yes, I chose it from the family warehouse. Infusing it with mana can relieve fatigue. It can be considered a farewell gift."
The young man in the yellow Taoist robe said nonchalantly.
"Alas, this time when I go back, I will probably inherit the position of the head of the family. I wonder if we will have the chance to meet again."
He sighed again.
"Don't worry, I still have to go to Wang Quan's house for a day, right?"
The young man in the blue Taoist robe responded jokingly.
"That's right, hahaha."
"Hahaha."
Both of them burst out laughing.
In the evening, the sun gradually set, and a touch of orange afterglow sprinkled on the earth, making the broad figure particularly eye-catching.
As the setting sun gradually went down, the figure became longer and longer, as if merging into the sunset glow in the sky.
A breeze came quietly, blowing gently on the earth and rolling up the fallen leaves.
The ending scene, seen from the third-person perspective of Chen Baoan, feels very sad.
"Wukong?"
Abbot Bodhi spoke, pulling Chen Baoan's consciousness directly back to reality.
"Yes, Master."
Chen Baoan replied.
"Well, Amitabha, then you go down first."
"Zhiming, take him to the monk's room."
"Yes, master."
That was one of the monks who brought Chen Baoan here. He made a gesture of invitation to Chen Baoan.
"No need, Master, the abstinence room is fine."
"Amitabha."
Chen Baoan said, and left the Zen hall directly.
"Amitabha, good, good, I wonder if what I did is right or wrong."
ah~
This sigh made Abbot Bodhi seem to have aged many years.
'call out! ’
At this moment, a golden light suddenly flashed in his eyes, and the lost and decadent aura he had just had disappeared. He seemed to be many years younger and had recovered most of his energy and spirit.
On the other side, Chen Baoan, who had left the Zen hall, did not choose to return to the precept room, but went to the Sutra Library, took some paper and pen and ink, and took a lit candle, and then went to the precept room.
This ordination made him understand many things.
The green sword intent, and those words.
'You're six years too early. Go back!'
He would never dare to forget that voice and that blade light!
After all, he was the guy who pushed his dictatorial third brother into a desperate situation, and he seemed to be an alien creature.
It was this sudden change that made Chen Baoan certain that it was not a dream!
In the constant darkness of the prison cell, his mind was in a state of split time for most of the year.
When he felt that he had broken into the cell and was killing people without mercy, he suddenly woke up and realized that he was still alone and being eroded by the darkness.
When he saw the army running towards him and Lu Wan hiding behind him, he chose to rush straight towards them. Amidst the flash of swords and sabers, he returned to the prison room again.
When he saw Dongfang Huaizhu, he took the initiative to step forward and hold her hand again. In the latter's surprised eyes, he kissed her gently.
Later... I woke up again and found myself still curled up in a dark corner.
He has experienced this kind of situation countless times, countless times!
Some even thought that the Monkey King, his extraordinary powers, his indestructibility, his somersault cloud, and his flaming eyes were all dreams he had of.
Everything before was an illusion, and the real me has been in the sober room and has never come out.
But when the familiar green blade light appeared again during his ordination, he understood in an instant that he was right, that he was not crazy, and that he... had really been the Monkey King!
This crazy joy constantly washed over Chen Baoan's heart. If he hadn't practiced for a year, he would probably have laughed out loud.
"Xiaopei? Xiaopei! I know you are here."
A year later, Chen Baoan thought of that name again.
Unfortunately, the only response he got in the end was still the horrible silence.
"What's the problem?"
Chen Baoan did not yell like he did a year ago, but sat cross-legged on the ground, thinking about where the problem lay.
The fact that he wasn't crazy before meant that the voice in his head must exist, and there had been no problems in those six years, but now there was no response.
This made him unconsciously realize that it was very likely that Xiaopei was deliberately not coming out.
It is very likely that she heard my call but just didn't respond.
This made Chen Baoan feel even more strange.
As for Xiao Pei, Chen Baoan never understood what kind of existence she was.
She had lived in his mind for as long as he could remember, and he was very sure that she didn't live in his body.
Because when he was still Sun Wukong and used his magical power of "out-of-body experience", he could also hear Xiaopei's voice. So who is she?
biology?
soul?
But she has been with Chen Baoan since childhood, so it is very likely that she is an alien creature.
"Forget it, don't worry about it for now."
Chen Baoan scratched his head as usual. It was completely bald, and there was a slight pain from the scars from his ordination.
He has no hair anymore.
"Haha, it seems I have to change this habit."
Chen Baoan said self-deprecatingly.
As the knot in his heart was untied, he felt an unprecedented sense of relief. The past that had troubled him and made him unable to confirm was finally released.
He seemed to have unloaded a heavy burden and became lighter.
The next second, the originally relaxed eyes turned cold and full of murderous intent.
"Ye Mian..."
As I recall, the official who led me seemed to have revealed something at the last moment.
Even though it was very weak, Chen Baoan still noticed it.
It doesn't feel like a monster, let alone a human.
Then it can only be...an alien creature!
He obeys Ye Mian's orders, and it is hard for people not to have fantasies about the relationship between Ye Mian and the extraterritorial creatures.
"Ye Mian has a dream of becoming an emperor. If he is really allowed to take the throne, I'm afraid that many people will suffer."
Chen Baoan muttered.
Ye Mian must die!
"Amitabha, I'm sorry, Buddha, for the sake of the people of the world. If you are unwilling to accept Ye Mian, then let me, your disciple, do justice for you."
Chen Baoan clasped his hands together and said piously.
‘Clang! ’
The next second after Chen Baoan finished speaking, his clasped hands suddenly emitted a faint golden light.
"Huh? The Buddha appeared?!"
"Does this mean that he supports my choice?!"
"Thank you, Buddha! Amitabha!"
Chen Baoan immediately saluted towards the sky.
Walls have ears. Abbot Bodhi had followed him without him noticing. When he heard what Chen Baoan said, he smiled slightly.
He dispersed the light in his hands and sighed deeply.
"Amitabha, well done...well done."
Then he walked away.
. . . . . .
At night, Chen Baoan lit a candle, held a pen in his right hand, and wrote on the ground.
It was a letter, written to...Dongfang Huaizhu.
Seeing you is like meeting you:
I have been with you since childhood, and it has been several years. We promised to meet each other in the past, but now I am alone facing the blood of the setting sun. Life is like a dream, it will be gone in the blink of an eye. It is hard to defy fate, so I have to say goodbye.
I once wished to grow old with you and talk about our old age together. However, the situation has changed, fate has been unfortunate, and I have no choice but to become a monk. We are far apart, and after reading this letter, I am afraid it will be our last farewell. Every time I think of this, my heart is broken.
Your dignity and generosity are always in my heart. I hope you take good care of yourself and don't think about me. If I have the rest of my life, maybe we can meet again by the Huai River and continue our relationship. However, things in the world are unpredictable, so I am afraid this wish will not be fulfilled.
I have a few words to say to you: May you be happy and free from suffering; may you always smile and forget your worries. Although my love is deep, we must say goodbye. May you take care of yourself and never forget my heart.
Words cannot express everything. This letter is already written, and tears have already soaked my clothes. If we meet again, I will keep my promise and meet you again. Take care, take care!
Written by: Chen Baoan
After finishing writing, Chen Baoan slowly put down his pen. This was the last letter he wrote to Dongfang Huaizhu as Chen Baoan.
The ink fell on the paper, dyeing it dark. Chen Baoan folded it and put it in an envelope.
I don't know when, tears wet my eyes like a flood, and flowed down my cheeks unconsciously.
"Huaizhu, take care!"
He spoke in a heavy voice, secretly suppressing the grief in his heart.
He understood that it was probably impossible for him and Dongfang Huaizhu to be together now.
If it were before, according to the arrangement, he would pass the palace examination and stay in the court as an official.
Not only can it protect the village, but it can also improve his status. Then he asked a matchmaker to mediate, and he and Dongfang Huaizhu were considered a good match.
But now...
Everything and everyone will pass away in the dust. I have no choice but to become a monk to calm the evil spirit in my heart and practice cultivation.
He worked hard to improve his qi and blood and his martial arts.
Carrying hatred and converting to Buddhism, he had long lost the qualifications to stand in front of Dongfang Huaizhu.
According to what the voice said, he arrived six years early, which means that six years later there will be a major change in the world, or it may be a life-and-death catastrophe for him.
Chen Baoan secretly made up his mind that if he could not call out Xiaopei again after six years, he would bid farewell to Buddhism and go to the capital for revenge!
In order to repay the people of the world and avoid being slaughtered by Ye Mian, he would rather bear the reputation of a traitor and move forward with this heavy burden!