Monk Huiming and the others saw that it was the abbot's order and did not dare obstruct Shen Luo and Lu Huaming any further. However, they continued following behind the two, apparently under Master Jiangliu's orders to keep them under close watch.
Elder Zheshi led Shen Luo and Lu Huaming to a side hall, where they shared a vegetarian meal.
Yet Huiming and the others stood scattered around the wooden table where Shen Luo and Lu Huaming sat, watching them without blinking as though they were guarding criminals. Lu Huaming naturally had no appetite, while Shen Luo ignored them and ate two large bowls, making Lu Huaming roll his eyes repeatedly.
Golden Mountain Temple had many worshippers, so Elder Zheshi did not remain with them for long. Once the meal was over, he took his leave and departed with a flick of his sleeve.
"All right. You two benefactors have heard the Dharma assembly, and now you have eaten as well. Please leave." As soon as Elder Zheshi left, Huiming stepped forward without ceremony and issued an eviction order.
"We..." Lu Huaming had not yet thought of a good solution and was about to find a way to stall for more time.
"Hehe, since Golden Mountain Temple dislikes our presence so much, Brother Lu, we should leave for now." Shen Luo patted Lu Huaming's shoulder and rose to his feet.
"Brother Shen, you..." Lu Huaming froze.
Shen Luo's lips moved slightly as he transmitted a message, then pulled Lu Huaming toward the exit.
Lu Huaming's gaze flickered, but he did not resist and followed Shen Luo outside. Before long, the two had left Golden Mountain Temple.
Seeing that they had truly departed, Huiming and the others did not continue following them.
"Brother Shen, what did you mean just now? Are