Leng Yuezi was delighted. "Thank you, Junior Brother."
"We're brothers, Senior Brother. No need to be so polite."
The next day, Uchiha Shin went to see Subhuti, intending to tell him that he was going to Spirit Mountain.
However, Subhuti refused to see him and told him to handle the matter himself.
After informing the monkey, Uchiha Shin left.
When he arrived at the foot of Spirit Mountain, the disciples guarding the gates led Uchiha Shin up.
The Buddha was speaking with Maitreya Buddha when he suddenly smiled.
Maitreya Buddha said, "Venerable One, he has finally come."
"Yes, he has come. Let him stay for a while longer."
Uchiha Shin met Tathagata and explained the matter to him.
"My Sixth Senior Brother, Leng Yuezi, and Hua Qingqing are in love. I hope the Buddha will grant them his blessing."
Tathagata said, "Excellent, excellent. Naturally, this monk agrees to this marriage."
Uchiha Shin was taken aback. Tathagata had agreed so readily?
Tathagata continued, "This monk finds that you seem destined for the Buddhist sect. I would like you to study here with me for a year. Would you be willing?"
Uchiha Shin looked at the smiling Buddha. Though this sounded like a request, it was really a demand.
Although Tathagata had said he would not pursue Hua Qingqing's stinging him, if he wanted to truly settle the matter, he had to agree to the Buddha's proposal.
Otherwise, the matter still could not be resolved. Moreover, now that he had come to Spirit Mountain, he was on their territory. Leaving whenever he pleased was impossible.
A thought suddenly struck Uchiha Shin, and he smiled. "Of course. I have long admired the Buddhist teachings. Since the Buddha has invited me, I am deeply grateful."
Tathagata saw that Uchiha Shin had been hesitant a