Actually, the old monk's goosebumps had never gone away.
The old monk had his principles.
But he was getting on in years.
He was long past the reckless age of youth.
He and the young man did not see eye to eye.
He was helpless.
But he truly had no reason to force the issue—
Of course.
Clearly... he also lacked the strength to force the young man to do things his way.
If he had the power to force the young man...
Why would he be here, patiently trying to persuade him?
He could simply act himself.
He had no need for the young man.
Unfortunately.
He did not have that kind of power.
The old monk sighed inwardly.
"I hope you won't regret this."
Young people were always so confident in themselves.
But life would teach him that, often...
Things did not go the way he wanted.
By the time he regretted it...
It would be too late.
The old monk's voice held a trace of wistfulness and regret.
"Those who ignore the advice of their elders will suffer for it."
Everyone knew that saying.
But how many young people truly took it to heart...?
Xiao Xiao smiled faintly.
"I hope I won't regret it either."
He looked at Lu Xiaoxiao and the others.
"Let's go."
He gave the two monks a slight nod.
"Goodbye, Masters."
"Goodbye."
The girls hurriedly nodded to the two monks.
Then they hurried after Master Xiao's retreating figure.
The white-bearded old monk watched the young people leave with a faint smile.
"Master."
The middle-aged monk looked puzzled.
And a little indignant.
"You're just letting them leave?"
"That man actually refused to listen to you!?"
In the middle-aged monk's heart, everything his master said was right.
He had