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"": """No one stays the same forever. Once everyone has seen what Kong An can do, how many of them will come to revere that kind of power?" Luo Bin added.
"There have indeed been a few. But I keep a watchful eye on them. When I notice someone becoming distracted, or even secretly trying to spy on the Old Temple, I place restrictions on that monk, or simply expel him from the order and bar him from Lake Island," Kong Chen replied.
The sunlight grew more dazzling, its heat more intense against their faces. It dispelled much of the chill in their bodies, but the cold in Luo Bin's heart only deepened.
"That Mad Monk Kong An was too vicious. We barely escaped with our lives, and this young lady Miao Miao's grandmother died in the Old Temple." Zhang Yunxi paused, then said, "I did everything I could."
Kong An had his rules.
Practitioners had their rules as well.
They could not refuse to act. They had to give it their all.
Whether they succeeded or failed, they would at least have fulfilled their obligation to karma.
"Amitabha. I understand. If someday you or Mr. Luo feel confident of succeeding, Mr. Yunxi, I would be willing to offer further payment and ask you both to act." Kong Chen pressed his palms together and bowed.
"Very well." Zhang Yunxi returned the bow.
The group passed through the Golden Peace Temple and left Lake Island.
Miao Miao followed them the whole way.
Once they reached the opposite shore, a Lay Disciple drove Zhang Yunxi, Luo Bin, and the others back to the Taoist Abbey in the city.
Miao Miao did not get into the car.
In truth, no one wanted her in the car either.
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