Chapter 259 Demonic Monk
Chapter 259 Demonic Monk
The monk shook his head and said nothing.
Si He withdrew his gaze and whispered to Ning Ji, "This monk is really strange."
Ning Ji's lips curled up, and he glanced at the monk in the distance. He whispered to Si He, "I've heard before that there's a great monk in Beisha Country who turned from a demon into a Buddhist. He has profound Buddhist teachings and extraordinary methods. He's not confined to Buddhist temples, but wanders the mortal world, saving all living beings."
"A flower has two sides, and Buddha and devil are separated by a thought. He has the compassion of Buddha and the cruelty and greed of devil. He is Buddha and devil in one, with a changeable temperament, so he is also called the demon monk."
"If I'm not mistaken, this monk might be the evil monk - Zang Nian."
When he saw him in the restaurant before, Ning Ji had only some guesses, but now that this monk came here again, different from ordinary monks, he became more certain of his guess.
Upon hearing this, Si He opened her eyes wide. Evil monk?
She quickly turned her head and looked at the old monk in the distance. He looked like an enlightened monk, but unexpectedly he was an evil monk!
Buddha and devil are one and the same. Is this a dual personality? Or is it a demon disguised as Buddha nature?
Curious, she moved closer to Ning Ji and whispered, "Husband, why is this evil monk so cruel? What is he greedy for? Money?"
At this time, the group of people in the distance had found an open space to sit down, and the accompanying guards went to the nearby area to pick up some branches for firewood and built several fires.
The monk was also sitting cross-legged on the grass with a peaceful expression. The warm yellow firelight shone on him, as if adding a layer of faint Buddha light. His appearance was solemn and awe-inspiring.
He doesn't look like a demon monk at all.
Ning Ji said, "It is said that his devilish side is ruthless and ruthless, killing people without blinking an eye, and he likes treasures and wealth. However, he has a good reputation and takes money from people to help them eliminate disasters."
Hearing this, Si He looked at the monk again. Is this a devil in Buddhist robes?
However, it is not accurate to call him a demon. He is more like a killer who does things for money and conducts fair transactions. But he is different from ordinary killers. He is a monk killer.
Si He asked curiously, "Are all disasters gone?"
Ning Ji tore off a piece of rabbit leg, blew on it to warm it up, and then handed it to her mouth and fed her to prevent her from getting her hands dirty.
She opened her mouth and took a bite of the rabbit meat. It was fragrant and delicious. Then she heard Ning Ji say, "It is said that they don't kill innocent people."
Si He chewed the meat thoughtfully, and after swallowing it, he said, "That's quite principled."
Ning Ji smiled lightly and continued to feed her.
At this moment, a clear bell rang suddenly, breaking the silence all around. It was like the sound of nature, and seemed to carry a mysterious purifying power, echoing in the mountains and forests, as if it could purify or dispel all the evil in the darkness.
The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw the monk holding a bronze bell, shaking it gently. The long and lingering sound of the bell attracted everyone around to look at him.
But the monk looked straight at Ning Ji and Si He with a probing look in his eyes and his hands kept moving. Seeing this, the others also looked at the two of them with vigilance.
Si He was a little confused. Did this monk discover the existence of the bronze tripod?
Ning Ji had clearly sealed the bronze tripod again and wrapped it in a talisman bag, concealing any trace of it. How did this monk discover it? The bell in his hand was special.
Ning Ji looked at the monk calmly. After a while, he withdrew his gaze and continued to feed Si He, saying softly, "Eat. Aren't you hungry?"
Seeing that Ning Ji didn't look surprised, Si He felt relieved and opened her mouth to eat the food he fed her.
The rabbit meat was plump and delicious. When she took a bite, her lips were covered with oil stains, shiny and greasy. There was also some seasoning on the corners of her lips. Ning Ji took out a handkerchief and wiped it for her. The smile on the corners of his lips deepened a little.
When the people in the distance saw this, their expressions varied. They were about to ask the monk, but the monk suddenly stopped what he was doing, put away the bell, stood up, and walked towards the two of them.
The monk walked while holding a string of Buddhist beads, his pace was neither fast nor slow. With each step, he picked up a Buddhist bead, which slid slowly between his fingers. There was a hint of murderous aura in his peaceful expression.
The moonlight was clear and soft, shining on him, making him look more mysterious and solemn.
"Master Zang Nian, this is..."
An old man in unusual clothes quickly followed and wanted to ask what was going on, but when he saw that the wizard had no intention of paying attention, he shut up. He had also seen the wizard's aloofness on the road, and he rarely answered other people's questions.
Seeing this, the others followed suit, leaving only a few behind to guard the things.
They were also curious about the relationship between this man and woman, as they could make the wizard look at them differently.
When Si He saw the monk coming with a group of people, he couldn't help but relax his body slightly and looked at them vigilantly, especially after learning that this monk was a demon monk who killed people without blinking an eye.
Ning Ji also turned his head and looked at the monk who was getting closer and closer.
Seeing this, Liu Mao, who was not far away, quickly stood up, his whole body tense. After all, this situation did not look friendly, and he was afraid that a fight would break out and he would be implicated!
After a while, Master Zang Nian walked in front of Ning Ji and Si He, about three meters away, neither far nor near.
The others stood behind Master Zang Nian and watched what happened. They also wanted to know what happened to the master.
"Amitabha." Zang Nian clasped his hands together and chanted. He looked at Ning Ji and Si He with a probing gaze that seemed to see through people's hearts. "My name is Zang Nian. Nice to meet you two benefactors."
Ning Ji nodded calmly without standing up, "Master, your courtesy."
Seeing Ning Ji like this, Si He nodded and sat there without moving.
When the group of people behind saw this, they thought to themselves: How rude.
Zang Nian didn't care about their attitudes and continued, "My magical instruments sense that there is a strong evil spirit here. From what I can see, you two donors are already infected with evil spirits. Are you carrying any evil objects? If you don't mind, I can help you convert the evil objects and drive away the evil spirits. Of course, if you are generous enough to make a donation and establish a connection, you will gain immeasurable merit."
Hearing this, Si He's eyes widened. It turned out that this evil monk came to beg for alms. As for the evil spirit on his body, it was because he had just come out of the tomb and was somewhat contaminated with it. It would not be a problem for her, but Ning Ji would need some time to get rid of it. The evil monk's eyes were sharp. Not only did he sense the presence of evil things, he also saw the subtle evil spirit on the two of them.
Ning Ji smiled calmly, "The monk is indeed very discerning. However, it is just a trivial matter, so I won't bother you with it."
Ning Ji's attitude was gentle and indifferent, but he refused without hesitation, which made the group of people who followed him feel that he was ungrateful!
At this time, they also knew the purpose of the wizard's coming here. They originally thought that something happened, but it turned out that he just wanted to help people exorcise evil spirits.
Someone couldn't stand it and interrupted, saying, "The mage was kind enough to help you exorcise the evil spirits, but you are so ungrateful that you will suffer the consequences."
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