"Jianfei! Xiaoxian! Get up!" Aunt's voice was particularly loud. And judging from her tone, it seemed that there were some special arrangements for today.
Gao Jianfei glanced at his phone; it was only 6:30 in the morning. He really couldn't understand why his aunt was waking him up so early.
"Aunt, what's wrong? Can you let me sleep a few more hours?" Gao Jianfei stretched and asked.
"No! Get up! Today your aunt is taking you two to Qingyan Cave Temple to fulfill your vow! Hurry, get up, it's getting late!" It seems that your aunt is a very superstitious person. Last time she mentioned Qingyan Cave Temple to Gao Jianfei and Chen Xian, she was all smiles and high spirits. Today, she is actually going to take Gao Jianfei and Chen Xian to fulfill their vow.
Gao Jianfei also felt somewhat helpless. After all, he had personally promised his aunt about this last time.
Alright, let's fulfill our vow! It's nothing more than going to the temple to burn a few sticks of incense and bowing our heads in silence in front of those Buddha statues. It's not a big deal.
Seeing his aunt's high level of enthusiasm, Gao Jianfei couldn't bear to go against her.
Immediately, Gao Jianfei and Chen Xian got up, dressed, ate some porridge and steamed buns prepared by their aunt in the living room, and then went out.
When I went out, it was around 7 o'clock, and it was already bright outside. At the bus stop, I could see a large number of commuters crowding onto the buses.
Gao Jianfei originally wanted to take a taxi to Qingyan Cave, but he couldn't persuade his aunt that he had to take the bus. She even said that taking a taxi was disrespectful to the Bodhisattva and other fallacies.
Alright, Gao Jianfei has handed himself over to his aunt today. Let her do whatever she wants with him!
We took a bus to the suburbs, then transferred to a special bus that went directly to Qingyandong. At 7:30, we finally arrived at Qingyandong Temple, a famous and legendary temple in ZG City.
Gao Jianfei had been here before, but only once, and with so much time having passed, he didn't remember much about it. Besides, Qingyan Cave Temple had undergone several major expansions and renovations, and was no longer what it used to be.
Standing outside the temple... wow! Impressive! In front of him was a large square, filled with cars. Devout men and women got out, their expressions pious, carrying fruit, pig, sheep, and cow heads, some even holding joss paper, candles, and incense, before entering the temple. Gao Jianfei observed that most of these people who had come to worship early in the morning were middle-aged or elderly, but there were also some young people, some even looking younger than him. A feeling of amusement welled up inside Gao Jianfei... It seemed that superstition wasn't just for the elderly; it also had its share among the young!
Above the square, there was a long stone staircase, hundreds of steps in total! Each step was incredibly smooth, clearly worn smooth by the countless people who entered the temple each day. At the top of the staircase was a massive gate. It was like a gatehouse, constructed with an imposing and solemn air, giving off a dignified and weighty feeling. Above the gatehouse was a stone plaque with several large, gilded characters… “Qingyan Cave Temple.” These characters were powerful and vigorous, conveying a sense of desolation and weight. A high, vermilion wall encircled the temple, and the outlines of many flying eaves could be vaguely seen within.
From where Gao Jianfei stood, the entire temple truly exuded an awe-inspiring majesty. A profound aura emanated from it, subtly altering Gao Jianfei's mindset.
"Wow! No wonder this temple is always so popular with worshippers. It's really good at fooling people. Sure enough, they've really invested a lot. The scale of these buildings does give people an inexplicable sense of credibility." Gao Jianfei exclaimed.
Aunt tugged at Gao Jianfei's sleeve, then took Chen Xian's hand and said very devoutly, "Come on, Jianfei, Xiaoxian, let's go upstairs. Once we're in the temple, don't laugh out loud, or you'll anger the Bodhisattva."
Gao Jianfei wanted to laugh, but after his aunt's warning, he deliberately put on a stern face. "Alright, Aunt, stop laughing, stop laughing, let's go inside!"
The family of three climbed the stone steps, mingling with the large crowd of believers, and finally stepped into the mountain gate.
The situation inside was also very shocking to Gao Jianfei.
Several magnificent halls stand side by side, exuding a solemn atmosphere. At the entrance of each hall, there are young monks dressed in dark blue robes with scars on their heads, their hands clasped together, welcoming believers.
"Amitabha!"
"Amitabha!"
Gao Jianfei had excellent hearing and soon heard the chanting of Buddhist scriptures echoing in his ears. Curious, Gao Jianfei looked towards the monks.
Most of the monks were still quite young, and they stood there with their heads bowed, eyes downcast, looking quite respectable.
"Wow, they're so professional!" Gao Jianfei thought to himself.
Then, the aunt skillfully led Gao Jianfei and Chen Xian to a newly built Mahavira Hall.
The main hall is very magnificent and spacious. Hundreds of believers kneel on prayer cushions inside to pray or offer incense, but it doesn't feel crowded at all.
Inside the main hall, three enormous statues were enshrined. There were Arhats and Bodhisattvas. Gao Jianfei didn't know the origins of these three Bodhisattvas, but he thought the statues were exquisitely carved, the Bodhisattvas' facial expressions were lifelike, and the colors were distinct. Each statue was 5 or 6 meters tall!
My aunt spent 180 yuan to get some incense from two old monks in the hall. Then she went to a huge iron cauldron in the center of the hall, lit the incense, inserted it, and bowed a few times.
Afterwards, the aunt led Gao Jianfei and Chen Xian to a statue. In front of the statue were dozens of prayer cushions, already filled with extremely devout believers kneeling on them, hands clasped together, murmuring prayers…
"May the Bodhisattva protect my daughter so she can make a lot of money while she's working out there!"
"May the Buddha bless my man so he can be released from prison soon!"
"May the Bodhisattva bless my son so he can get into a good university!"
May the Bodhisattva bless my boyfriend so that he will only ever be good to me for the rest of his life!
"May the Bodhisattva bless my girlfriend so that she can recover smoothly after this abortion and not suffer from any gynecological problems!"
All sorts of people are making all sorts of strange and wonderful prayers and wishes in front of the Buddha.
Gao Jianfei was genuinely impressed.
Although it was rather amusing, the sight of a massive Bodhisattva statue, 5 or 6 meters tall, with every line of the Bodhisattva exquisitely detailed and every facial feature exuding compassion, gave Gao Jianfei a strange feeling… “Uh, maybe the Bodhisattva really does exist, protecting his followers in the unseen world.”
This is purely a matter of mindset being influenced by the environment.
Gao Jianfei was affected by this environment, let alone his aunt and Chen Xian. They were already kneeling on the prayer mats, their hands clasped together.
Helpless, Gao Jianfei also knelt down, casually putting his hands together in a gesture of respect.
Aunt and Chen Xian began to mutter to themselves, their mouths slightly opening and closing. Gao Jianfei, with his excellent hearing, was able to hear what Aunt and Chen Xian were saying.
Aunt... "Bless my Jianfei with good health and a successful career; bless my sister to wake up soon so our family can be reunited, happy and joyful; bless my brother-in-law to live a long and healthy life; bless my daughter-in-law Xiaoxian to give birth to a son soon and to love Jianfei dearly..."
Chen Xian… “Bodhisattva, please bless my aunt and father with good health and longevity. Please bless my mother with a speedy recovery so she can enjoy the filial piety of her daughter-in-law. I also hope that Bodhisattva will bless Jianfei and me to love each other forever. I hope Jianfei will not abandon me, will not leave me, and will always be good to me…”
Gao Jianfei was deeply moved, and he couldn't help but recite... "I hope I can avenge my father, and most importantly, I hope my mother can wake up. Also, may the Bodhisattva bless me to completely eradicate this heartless and beastly Zeng family!"
While Gao Jianfei and his family of three were praying, several young monks outside the main hall started chatting among themselves.
Of course, their way of chatting is quite different from that of ordinary people.
Their job is to greet believers and worshippers at the entrance. They must maintain a proper demeanor, with their heads slightly bowed, prayer beads in their hands, and palms together in a solemn and professional manner. Therefore, they cannot engage in casual conversation like ordinary people.
They chatted by simply moving their lips with their heads down. And the sounds they made were so quiet that only the monks themselves could hear them.
"Senior brother, that female benefactor who just went in was absolutely stunning! She had such a great figure, and her skin was so smooth and radiant. This is the first time I've ever seen such a beautiful female benefactor come to worship Buddha. Tsk, if I could sleep with a woman like that even once, I'd gladly give up ten years of my life!"
"Ha, junior brother, have you already grown tired of Benefactor Miao?"
"Benefactor Miao? She is indeed a stunning beauty, and it's said she's a famous flower at the nursing school. However, she's still quite inexperienced, and her skills are rather poor. Compared to the woman who just went in, she's worlds apart! Sigh, sleeping with this woman once is more enjoyable than sleeping with Benefactor Miao 100 times, 1000 times! Besides, I have to pay Benefactor Miao for sleeping with her regularly."
"Ha, junior brother, this is called 'keeping a mistress,' a very popular term online. No one would ever imagine that we monks would have the leisure to keep young and beautiful female benefactors, right? Ha!"
"What's so special about that? My master is the real legend! He keeps several beautiful female patrons in the temple, and they have sex every night, living like gods!"
"By the way, junior brother, that female benefactor just now seemed to be unable to resist her desires. Why don't we think of a way to abduct her to a secluded place and sleep with her a few times? Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
These monks appeared solemn on the surface, but the way they spoke was filled with such filthy language!
If the believers who come and go knew about this, they might just collapse!
The beautiful female benefactor they were referring to was none other than Gao Jianfei's woman... Chen Xian!
Today, Chen Xian came to worship Buddha. She wasn't wearing a skirt, but rather a pair of apple-green capri pants. She had a great figure, with a curvy figure and long, straight legs. Her beautiful buttocks, in particular, had elastic lines that could arouse the lustful fantasies of any normal man.
Chen Xian's exquisite features and delicate skin, after being moisturized by Gao Jianfei, produced a bright and beautiful complexion that was dazzling!
Such an exceptionally beautiful woman, to be honest, would inevitably attract the attention of perverts wherever she went. Even if they weren't perverts, ordinary men would still have some fantasies about Chen Xian.
However, no one expected that once they arrived at the temple, they would be targeted by a group of frivolous monks!
Opposite the main hall is a pavilion. On the second floor railing, several middle-aged and elderly monks are staring intently at the main hall.
One of them, a middle-aged monk dressed in a yellow kasaya, who looked compassionate and kind, stared at the entrance of the Mahavira Hall, seemingly absent-minded!
This middle-aged monk was none other than the abbot of Qingyan Cave Temple, Master Huiyuan.
Master Huiyuan was the same monk who had a passionate 50-minute bed battle with Sister Hong that day, bringing her to the peak of ecstasy three times...
At this moment, Master Huiyuan murmured, "Just now... that female benefactor was truly an unparalleled beauty! She was truly a descendant of Guanyin Bodhisattva! So beautiful! So beautiful! Amitabha, this old monk has been tempted by worldly desires again, what a sin, what a sin." Although he said this, his eyes remained fixed on the entrance of the Mahavira Hall, as if hoping that Chen Xian would come out!
A middle-aged monk standing nearby, with a kind and benevolent face, smiled slightly. "Brother, since you like that woman, why not trick her into having some fun? You've dedicated your life to studying Buddhism and are a highly accomplished monk. As the saying goes, 'If you have Buddha in your heart, that's enough.' As for meat, alcohol, and beautiful women, what's wrong with taking them? Besides, if any woman in this world is fortunate enough to be favored by you, it's as if Buddha himself favors her. She'll be overjoyed and naturally won't object. It's their greatest blessing, their greatest blessing!"
Upon hearing this, Master Huiyuan smiled slightly and said, "That's right. My Buddhist teachings are profound. For an ordinary woman to sleep with me is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Another monk immediately chimed in, “Brother, aren’t all the women in your private quarters obedient and obsessed with you every night? Brother, those of us who have practiced internal martial arts are physically strong and have long breaths. Even when it comes to matters of the heart, we are several times or even ten times stronger than ordinary people. How could the female benefactors of the mortal world not love us monks?”
Huiyuan clasped his hands together and uttered a Buddhist chant. “Amitabha Buddha, we dedicate our lives to studying Buddhism and saving all sentient beings. Sleeping with a female benefactor wouldn't be a sin against us, would it? This… sigh, my sixtieth birthday is in a few days. If I could sleep with that female benefactor once, twice, a thousand times, that would truly be a wonderful birthday gift! Sigh…”
The two monks on either side exchanged a smile. "Brother, what's so difficult about sleeping with a woman of this world? Leave this to us junior brothers! We'll surely grant you your wish!"
Huiyuan smiled slightly, "Amitabha, then I'll have to trouble you two junior brothers!"
Several monks, supposedly enlightened high monks, waited on the second floor of the pavilion, hoping Chen Xian would come out.
Meanwhile, Gao Jianfei and his family finished their prayers before the Bodhisattva statue in the main hall and got up to leave. As they were leaving, a monk came over carrying a donation box and gestured for the three of them to make an offering.
This act of giving alms sounds rather grand, but frankly, it's just about giving money.
Moreover, the monk subtly implied that the more money you give, the more sincere your heart is, and the happier the Bodhisattva will be, and the more blessings will be given to you.
My aunt immediately took out 2,000 yuan and quickly threw it into the donation box.
Gao Jianfei really wanted to stop his aunt... To be honest, his aunt's monthly pension was only a little over a thousand yuan. Now that the municipal party committee had secured her a position in the power supply bureau, her pension would double, but it was still not worth wasting money like this.
But her aunt acted quickly, seemingly worried that Gao Jianfei would stop her.
After donating the money, Aunt Gao Jianfei and his wife went out with beaming smiles.
The moment they stepped out of the main hall, the monks, including Huiyuan, on the upper floor immediately brightened up! A middle-aged monk standing next to Huiyuan immediately said to him, "Brother, I'll go down now and have a few words with that female benefactor. Please wait for good news!"
Huiyuan's Adam's apple twitched a few times as he stared at Chen Xian, seemingly lost in thought, his eyes almost bulging out of their sockets... "Alright...alright, go quickly! Go quickly! This old monk can't wait to engage in the act of sexual intercourse with that female benefactor right now!"
The monk stomped down from the attic. Once down, he steadied himself, adjusted his facial expression to make himself look like a highly enlightened monk, and then walked directly towards Gao Jianfei and Chen Xian.
Meanwhile, Gao Jianfei and his family were preparing to leave the temple.
"Amitabha!" The monk had already reached Chen Xian. He bowed slightly and chanted the Buddha's name loudly, "This female benefactor, I, Huikang, have inadvertently noticed that your forehead is dark and there is a cinnabar-like color floating in your eye sockets. I deduce that you will face a bloody disaster within three days! I have been moved by compassion and wish to help you avert this calamity!"
"Uh?" Chen Xian choked. Gao Jianfei was also stunned.
The aunt's face turned extremely anxious. "Ah? High monk, you said my wife is... is in danger of bloodshed?"
The young monks guarding the entrance to the main hall, who had been discussing Chen Xian, began whispering amongst themselves again...
"Heh, this female benefactor seems to have caught Master's eye. Heh, can she escape Master's clutches?"
"Hmm, tonight, I'm afraid this female benefactor will obediently lie in Master's room, spread her legs, and let Master do as he pleases!"
Chapter 182 Xiao Gao? A Stepping Stone?
Chapter 182 Xiao Gao? A Stepping Stone?
While those few young monks were uttering vulgarities and entertaining themselves, Gao Jianfei's ears twitched involuntarily. His hearing was far superior to that of ordinary people, and he caught a whiff of the monks' words. Although their conversation was extremely low, soft, and faint, Gao Jianfei still managed to glean a few fragments…
"...Heh...that female benefactor...spreading her legs...to be slept with by my master, she must be incredibly fortunate..."
He only caught some fragmented words, which he couldn't make out clearly, and had no idea what they were saying. Gao Jianfei's gaze swept over and landed directly on the group of young monks who were talking. The young monks were stunned when they met Gao Jianfei's gaze, thinking... "This kid can actually hear our conversation? No way? No, absolutely not!"
Despite their thoughts, they immediately stopped talking, turned their heads away, and refused to look at Gao Jianfei.
Gao Jianfei turned his head back, pondering the words he had just caught...