Mathematical Bliss (3)
Was this Land of Ultimate Bliss a little too close to everyday life?
Fu Qian didn't think he'd misunderstood. The services this Lady, who'd offered to guide him, had mentioned were clearly related to sex.
And even if he believed her claims—that she really was different, that she offered her body as a form of giving, and so on—
the mere fact that she'd contrasted herself with "other women" seemed enough to show that some very traditional businesses existed in that town.
Had he really come to the Realm of Ultimate Bliss only to make a living this way?
"I told you, everything is only the beginning. You yourself are eternal."
Everyone's eyes converged on Fu Qian, as if eagerly awaiting his choice.
More than one person even held out a hand, smiling as if they wouldn't mind taking on the role of his guide, either.
Amid it all, Godo, who had first welcomed him, seemed even more relaxed. He simply repeated what he'd said before.
It was clear he understood the impact this information could have, but his words were steeped in Zen. He wasn't in a hurry to explain everything.
"So the so-called bliss refers only to this?"
Fortunately, Fu Qian had always had a vivid imagination. He'd even said earlier that he'd considered the possibility of beings like this before. He quickly furrowed his brow and asked.
"Exactly. In the Realm of Ultimate Bliss, the self never vanishes. There is only infinite reincarnation."
Before Godo could speak, the robed Lady answered with a smile, confirming his guess.
"And amid these infinite selves, you come to see your true nature."
Her next words were a little roundabout, but Fu Qian had no trouble understanding them.
So it really was just as he'd guessed. This Pure