Chapter 437 - 0271 His God (Two in One)

Xu Chang’an had met this high monk of the Buddhist Sect in Beisang City.

Or rather, he still doubted his eyes, that nameless little temple, in his understanding, was nothing more than a place sponsored by Zhu Pingniang to relieve the emotional pressure of the girls...

Could there really be a True God hidden there?

Xu Chang’an stared blankly at the old monk in the gray robe, then looked at the mirage-like glow overhead.

So, the Immortal Sect, the mystery, had always been by his side.

But now thinking about it, that place Miss Zhu kept in her heart, hiding a cultivator or two... is that really so surprising?

Simply put.

There is a monastery in Beisang City, it takes less than two quarters of an hour by carriage to reach, as it is set deep within the Flower Street of Flower Moon Building, the usual patrons... are mostly either Artiste-Courtesans or Courtesans.

Very strange, isn’t it?

A place that should have been a temple, yet all day those who come are girls from the brothels and entertainment houses.

But Xu Chang’an could understand.

Guilt is a very peculiar emotion, it is based on your understanding or actions violating your perceived moral baseline... and in times of chaos, many girls in brothels, although they do not intend to change their current lives, cannot avoid the sense of guilt that arises instinctively as women in these places.

So, whether Artiste-Courtesans or Courtesans, or even those who have already redeemed themselves, all need a place to vent their emotions and find some peace of mind—no matter how slight.

Under such circumstances, having a place near Flower Moon Building for the girls to "worship deities" is almost inevitable.

So Xu Chang’an knew early on that this shabby monastery was intentionally placed here by Zhu Pingniang.

The reasons are many.

For example, the unnamed monastery has taken an unknown amount of incense money from the girls, yet it has always remained simple and hasn’t been renovated... this is obviously done on purpose.

Because if it were truly a famous treasure hall, how would these women, who consider themselves humble, dare to step in?

If the monks shouted "form is not different from emptiness," they would feel as if they are desecrating the great Buddha, and they might be worried about being melted at the very moment they approached that dazzling Buddha or deity.

Thus, the best choice is for the monastery not to be too grand, or even to be intentionally shabby, because only this way... can the girls feel that bringing some incense money is not solely for their inner peace.

They aren’t just seeking peace of mind; the money they bring can also improve the lives of those in the monastery... making it even better at alleviating negative emotions.

Moreover, this monastery has always had just one old monk and a group of young novices, hence the girls could pray without worrying about interacting with adult males, sometimes even touching the little ones’ bald heads and hearing the clean children calling them "sister"...

That feeling can’t be called redemption, but it’s indeed a very good place.

So in Xu Chang’an’s eyes, this nameless temple seemed practically tailored for the girls of Flower Moon Building... he always believed this temple was an establishment set up by Zhu Pingniang, which might even be a Daoist Temple, not necessarily a monastery.

No speaking without evidence.

Actually, the reason Xu Chang’an is so sure this temple was used by Zhu Pingniang for the girls is...

He was once tasked by Zhu Pingniang to deliver rice to the temple.

Well, Zhu Pingniang was not the least bit discreet, at that time, Xu Chang’an was pulled along to help with the labor, with the temple’s expenditure ledger spread out right on the table.

This was indeed a place set up by Zhu Pingniang.

Yet...

In such a place, who would have thought it hid a real entity?

Surprised?

Very surprised.

Xu Chang’an didn’t know the specific level of cultivators, but to have an old monk with such vast Buddhist light, even guessing with his toes he knew it must be someone serious.

Did the girls of Flower Moon Building know that the place they visited every ten days hid such a Great Power? If they knew... what kind of expressions would they have?

Xu Chang’an watched as the distant procession came closer to him, sighing softly, realizing how there were certain things he hadn’t considered seriously at the time, but thinking back now... they seemed a bit different.

Like that time he delivered food to the temple and looked for the old monk to have his fortune told, as Zhu Pingniang suggested.

A monk’s business should not be called fortune-telling, perhaps more like physiognomy?

Anyway, Xu Chang’an didn’t care much at the time, and after looking at him, the old monk gave him a very ordinary evaluation.

Basically, apart from having a clear Spirit Platform, he was average in all aspects, but he had slightly more Opportunity than usual.

Xu Chang’an liked the evaluation the monk, who specialized in amusing girls, gave him, because it was fitting; he didn’t have much talent, just happened to be lucky to meet Zhu Pingniang, gaining some Opportunity.

However, Zhu Pingniang seemed to disagree, upon hearing Xu Chang’an’s recounting, she scolded the old monk for being shortsighted and shouted that she would cut their grain supply for next month...

Xu Chang’an just considered it a joke at the time.

Now thinking back... the expression was quite colorful.

"..."

As Xu Chang’an looked at the old monk, the monk continued to walk steadily with eyes closed, step by step, upward.

Until passing by Xu Chang’an, as if noticing something suddenly, turned his head in Xu Chang’an’s direction.

Saying it’s looking isn’t quite right, since the old monk didn’t open his eyes; he merely turned his head towards his direction.