It seemed that she had noticed my expression stiffening after I received the voice transmission. Divine Nun Kongshan smiled and said, "Lay Buddhist Xia, you attend to a thousand affairs each day. If you have something to do, you may leave first. As for Lay Buddhist Shengtu's matter, once news arrives, please report it to this humble nun."
I gave an awkward smile. "All right. I do have something urgent to attend to, so I won't disturb you any longer. It's already deep into the night, after all—the perfect time to comprehend the mysteries of Zen."
Divine Nun Kongshan's exquisite eyes remained fixed on me as she pondered something, but in the end, she still said, "Mm. Then, Lay Buddhist Xia, please."
I immediately stood up and left the pavilion under her guidance. In truth, I knew she had something she wanted to tell me, but for some reason, she had her reservations and never said it. Since she wasn't going to speak, I had nothing to ask. When it came to Buddhist matters, it was truly better to avoid stirring up trouble.
After leaving the pavilion, Li Ciyin was already waiting outside, watching me. Seeing me in such a hurry, she followed along. Divine Nun Kongshan had already turned back toward the pavilion, but when I glanced back, I saw her seemingly shake her head. I had no idea what she found unsatisfactory.
"Big Brother Xia... why were you staying here so late?" Li Ciyin asked, looking at me in surprise.
Her question left me both amused and exasperated. Wasn't it because your master-like Divine Nun Kongshan insisted on keeping me here? Of course, that was only what I grumbled inwardly. On the surface, I said, "There were some aspects of Buddhist teachings I couldn't comprehend, so I came