Meng 49 sword

Chapter 234 Compassion

14 years ago, the Earth Temple in Fengyu Mountain.

It was a night of thunder and lightning, and Jin Man sat on the cold ground with his maid named Chan'er in his arms, listening to the bitter wind and rain beating on the broken window, feeling anxious in his heart.He kept checking Cicada's body temperature, looking at her increasingly thin body and withered face, his whole heart tugged together.

Cicada was in a daze of illness, opened her eyes and looked at him with great effort, with a difficult smile on her lips, comforted her in a calm voice: "Don't worry...Young Master...I'll be fine..."

"Okay, stop talking." Jin Man held her hand tightly, lowered his head and rubbed her face, and said softly, "I believe in you. When you recover from illness, the young master will take you to see her." Lantern, okay?"

At this time, Jin Man had not yet joined the Wuhou Mansion.He was just a rich young master who was raised in the palm of his hand. He said that he wanted to cultivate immortality, so the family tried every means to find a teacher for him, and poured a lot of money in exchange for him. .

Many were jealous of him and spoke ill of it, and he beat them down to their knees begging for mercy by his incomparable gift.He has always felt that there is nothing in this world that he can't get, and there is nothing that he can't do.

He is an out-and-out proud son of heaven, after the Immortal Calling Conference, there are even many sects vying to accept him as his disciple, including many famous sects.

But Jin Man didn't care, he came to cultivate immortals just for fun.No avenue or common people have ever appeared in his eyes.

In his eyes, pursuing the Dao is far less comfortable than teasing the little girl Chaner.And between him and Chan'er, there are probably only four words - childhood sweetheart.

He knew that she was very timid, and she had never heard any ghost stories or seen bugs since she was a child, but she was as strong as a cow and could help Jin Man beat people everywhere.But although she is as strong as an ox, she is always sick. The doctor said that this is a disease that fell in the womb and cannot be cured.Jin Man didn't believe in evil, so he searched for many panacea, and forced her to stay in the same youthful appearance as himself, but he couldn't cure her illness no matter what.

Later, the doctor said that the medicine is three-point poison.

Only then did Jin Man suddenly realize that his cicada was just an ordinary person who couldn't cultivate.But Jin Man still didn't believe in evil or destiny, so he took her around to seek medical treatment, and was finally trapped on the Rainy Mountain on this stormy night.

At midnight, two uninvited guests suddenly came to the Earth Temple.Jin Man immediately picked up the sword, looked at the visitor vigilantly, and heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the person's attire.

Because there were two monks, a big monk and a young monk.The little monk looked very small, about ten years old.

"Amitabha, I'm bothering the benefactor." The great monk came to pay respects to Jin Man, and seeing the cicada in his arms, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, "Is this benefactor sick?"

Jin Man was worried about Chan'er's condition, so his temper became bad, "Isn't it obvious?"

"Don't be annoyed, benefactor." The great monk looked kindly, perhaps because he saw that the little girl Chan'er was too thin and pitiful, so he asked, "Can I let the old monk diagnose the girl's pulse? The old monk is from Futu Temple, and his dharma name is Kongming."

This person is Master Kongming, and the young monk who is following him is the later Yi Nian.

Jin Man was overjoyed when he heard the name of Futu Temple.He originally wanted to take Chan'er to Futu Temple for medical treatment, if Futu Temple couldn't do it, then he would take her to Tianmu Mountain farther away, but he didn't expect to meet Master Kongming on the way, how could he not like it?

But it's about Chan'er, he can't fully trust the two rainy night visitors, there is still vigilance and hesitation in their eyes.Master Kongming was not angry at all, instead he took out the jade badge of Futu Temple from his sleeve and handed it to him.

After examining the jade token, Jin Man was determined, and quickly asked the master to diagnose and treat the cicada.To his delight, Master Kong Ming told the cicada's cause of the disease-broken pulse after taking the pulse.

Broken pulse is a terrible disease, implying that the patient is congenitally deficient and it is difficult to live beyond the age of 30.Master Kongming didn't have any magic tricks to rejuvenate, but felt that the little children were too pitiful, so he performed exercises for Chan'er and told Jin Man that there is a herbal medicine on Fengyu Mountain that can relieve Chan'er's pain.

At that time, Jin Man was full of gratitude to Master Kongming, and there was a glimmer of hope in his heart.Because after Master Kong Ming's conditioning, Chan'er's complexion improved a lot.

He couldn't wait to find the herbs, so he temporarily entrusted Chan'er to Master Kongming, and then plunged into the rain.Master Kong Ming couldn't stop him, so he could only look at his back and shake his head helplessly, lamenting the suffering of a sentient being.

At that time, Master Kongming didn't know Jinman, because he had been walking in the bitter cold place, hoping to save all sentient beings with Buddhism, and he didn't know much about the rising star in the immortal sect.

Yi Nian beside him was saved by him when he was preaching in northern Xinjiang.Seeing that the other party was homeless, he was really pitiful, so he accepted him as an apprentice.

That night, Master Kong Ming meditated and recited scriptures, and the little monk took care of the cicadas. Nothing unusual happened in the Earth Temple.

But when Jin Man took the Ye Mingzhu and braved the wind and rain to search for herbs all night, he finally found one and hurried back to the Earth Temple happily, only to find that the cicada was dead.

She didn't have any trauma on her body, she looked as if she died of illness.

But how can Jin Man accept such a thing?The hope he had just raised was crushed inch by inch, and soaked into the soil with the rainwater covering his body.

But no matter how angry and mad he was, there were only two monks in the Earth Temple that night.If Master Kongming wanted to kill Chaner, why bother to heal her and reveal his identity?Besides Master Kongming, there was only that little monk left, how could a little monk do such a thing.

For many years afterwards, Jin Man spent in endless remorse and self-blame.

He wondered countless times, if he didn't rush out to find herbs that night, would he be able to see Chan'er for the last time, and be able to accompany her through the last period of his life.In this way, at least, she will go away with more peace of mind, instead of worrying about whether her young master will catch a cold in the cold wind and rain.

But even so, he never thought that Chan'er's death would be caused by that little monk who seemed ignorant of the world.

But the way he looked at Chan'er at that time was obviously so worried and concerned. He was so young back then, how could he do it?How could he have the heart to kill Chan'er in the presence of Master Kong Ming, and pretend to die of illness, and still show such a compassionate look afterwards?

Even, when the white mask threw this past at him in an attempt to disturb his mind, he thought it was the enemy's plan to alienate him.He didn't think that the little monk was just thinking about it at the time, because he still had hair growing at that time, and he hadn't officially shaved to become a monk, so he didn't have a dharma name.

It wasn't until Jin Man knew the story about the fish and the child that he finally deduced the terrible truth.

"Yinian, your master gave you this name, it really couldn't be more appropriate." Now, looking at Yinian's compassionate face, Jin Man smiled self-deprecatingly, gnashing his teeth, "One thought becomes a demon, one thought becomes a Buddha, human life In your eyes, is it no different from a mustard?"

After thinking about it, he regained his composure, slowly shook his head, and said, "Why did Lord Jin make such a statement? Plants and trees also have feelings."

"So? Why did you kill her?! You have no grievances with her, and she hasn't done anything harmful. Even if you want to kill, you should kill me. Why did you kill her? Why?"

Jin Man is going crazy, really going crazy.He stared at Yi Nian, wanting an answer no matter what.

Yi Nian did not retreat, and said: "She is living in pain, isn't she? You are desperately trying to delay her death. In order not to make you sad, she can only drag her sick body to accompany you around. I am helping you. she."

"Fart!" Jin Man was so angry that he kicked Yi Nian out with one foot, and the veins on his neck popped up.He felt that all this was too absurd, ridiculous and absurd, because he felt her pain, so he wanted to kill her, what is the reason? !

But when Yi Nian got up from the ground and coughed to wipe off the blood on his lips, his face was still full of pity.He clasped his hands together and said, "Whether it is a fish or a person, it is life. My Buddha is merciful, and all living beings are equal."

Hearing this, Jin Man knew that Yi Nian still felt that he had done nothing wrong.Because the young boy persecuted the fish, he rescued the fish and killed the young boy, which he thought was fair.

Because Chan'er was tortured by illness, he killed her, thinking it was kindness.

"What a Buddha is merciful, and all living beings are equal..." Jin Man laughed suddenly, full of sarcasm, and tears flowed from his red eyes.

He never thought that his cicada would be killed for such a ridiculous reason.

What about Master Kongming?Does Master Kong Ming know the truth?If he didn't know, why would he name the murderer "Yi Nian"?

Sure enough, the bald donkey didn't have a good thing.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but tighten the golden thread wrapped around his fingers, and walked towards Yi Nian step by step.But he didn't do it right away, instead he asked him unhurriedly: "You say that the Buddha is merciful, then you see that I am in such pain, would you be willing to relieve me?"

A thought slightly stunned.

"As long as you die, I will be happy. Since you are so merciful, why don't you sacrifice yourself to relieve my worries?" Jin Man's eyes were gradually stained with bloodthirsty murderous intent, he taunted to his heart's content, looking down at Yi Nian , seems to want to hide his hypocritical skin layer by layer.

Facing Jin Man's aggressiveness, Yi Nian's expression darkened, and he finally took a step back.

"Oh." Jin Man laughed again, "Look, in your heart, your life is above mine, so how can all beings be equal? ​​How does it feel to kill people? Is it enjoyable? You are not a compassionate person Master, just a cold-blooded and ruthless executioner."

Every time Jin Man said a word, Yi Nian's face became more serious.But he obviously didn't agree with Jin Man's statement. He frowned and said, "It's because you can't figure it out. You are limited by love, so how can you let others sacrifice for you?"

Jin Man looked at him, and an astonishing guess suddenly flashed in his mind, with a sinister smile on his lips, "Then in your heart, people and monsters are also life. Now that the world is in chaos, why are you standing?" Which side is it?"

After hearing the words, the compassionate expression finally disintegrated, revealing a trace of hidden hostility.

Jin Man didn't hold back his hand anymore, the golden thread was raised, and he went straight to Yi Nian.

Yi Nian quickly dodged, and the Sanskrit characters engraved on the beads lit up in an instant, resisting Jin Man's attack.But at this moment, an urgent voice came from behind Jin Man, "Jin Hou Ye is merciful!"

Jin Man suddenly turned his head, saw the face of the visitor, and said in a deep voice, "Kong Ming? Are you going to stop me?"

Master Kongming showed grief, "Amitabha, I am also responsible for what happened back then, Lord Jinhou..."

The words have come to this point, Jin Man still doesn't understand anything, so he interrupted him directly, "Futu Temple, what a Futu Temple, I think you all, damn, die!"