Chick is eating rice, Works of Mi Hua Yun Kuang Xian, Mi Hua Yun Kuang Xian Volume 1 Chapter 11 Cause and Effect

  Xianyun's expression began to change, becoming increasingly perplexed, as if he had fallen into a deep reverie. After a long while, he spoke in a tone of reverence: "My former master enlightened me and led me to enter the void, casting aside all worldly worries, and bestowed upon me the Dharma name Xianyun. Even now, recalling it is like a dream, but since my former master's ascension over a hundred years ago, I have been left with only this tea, Cloud Mist, which was his favorite in life. Every time I drink it, it is as if his teachings still resound in my ears."

  Zhan Yi watched Xian Yun from the side, able to deeply feel the nostalgia in his tone for past events. However, when he saw the scar on his forehead, his eyes began to brighten up, because that scar was exactly the same as the one he had imagined earlier, with a knife slash on the young man's head in ancient costume - not particularly round, and with a clear mark of the knife's trail.

  Upon hearing this, he had already vaguely confirmed the conjecture in his mind. It seemed that Yanyun indeed had a predestined master-disciple relationship with him. However, since he was reborn as a human being now, he didn't want Yanyun to keep dwelling on old matters after all, their ages differed too much. So, after Yanyun finished speaking, he simply said with a calm face: "Yanyun, you're right in your feelings and intentions, originally there's nothing wrong with that. But as a Buddhist, one should be free from the four great elements. One should understand the cycle of cause and effect, it's a cyclical way, no matter what happened in the past, let bygones be bygones. Even if you and I have a master-disciple relationship, we should put it down."

  Xianyun listened to Zhan Yi's words and looked at his calm expression again, her face began to become excited, and she said in a sorrowful tone: "Master... Xianyun has been taught by you, and can wholeheartedly follow Buddhism. This kindness is like rebirth, I really dare not forget it. Please, Master, do not abandon your disciple." After finishing speaking, she actually knelt down on the ground with a thud.

  "Zhan Yi didn't expect his two sentences to excite Xian Yun so much, and he couldn't help but feel a little flustered in his heart. He quickly reached out to help Xian Yun up, then subconsciously touched his shiny bald head: "Xian Yun, don't get excited, I'm not abandoning you. It's just that right now, I really can't remember what happened in my past life. How about this, when I've truly grasped the cause and effect, I'll be your master again?"

  Idle clouds spread their wings and touched his forehead, but he didn't feel uncomfortable at all. On the contrary, it seemed like he was quite enjoying himself. However, he also felt that he had been a bit too excited, so he quickly lowered his head and responded: "Yes, Master, I will definitely wait for that day to arrive at the Golden Light Temple."

  "Heh heh, okay, you wait then. Idle Cloud, it's just that there's nothing going on now, or I'll leave first." Zhan Yi was a bit uncomfortable, as this Idle Cloud had been tightly grasping his hand the whole time, looking like he was listening to his last words. And although he had guessed the cause and effect between the two of them, it wasn't something that happened in this lifetime, so being called "Master" by an old monk like this was really too embarrassing.

  "Master, don't go, I have one more thing to tell you." Xian Yun didn't let go of him because of Zhan Yi's words, but instead grasped even tighter.

  "There's something else... never mind." Zhan Yi didn't know what Xian Yun was going to say, but he pulled his hand back as he sat down.

  After the two sat down again, Xián Yún poured a new cup of tea for Zhǎn Yì and said: "Master, your trip to the Mò Tribe to retrieve the Five Elements Grass is fraught with danger, and you don't understand their customs or language either. So I think it would be best if one of your disciples accompanied you."

  "This... is fine, but Idle Cloud, don't keep calling me Master all the time, it's really a bit unbearable." Zhan Yi listened and thought there was some reason to this, although his current abilities were no longer something ordinary people could deal with, but in this strange land he didn't understand many things, having someone help out would be good too, so he also agreed.

  "Master, actually the disciple wanted to call you that when you first came in, but as you said, the past and present are different, so I couldn't reveal the cause and effect. But later you remembered, which means it was destined by heaven for us to continue our master-disciple relationship again, how could the disciple change his words?" Xianyun heard this and quickly shook his head, as if afraid that from now on he would not recognize him.

  "Alright, Idle Cloud, I've said it before. I really can't recall what happened in my past life now, only remembering a fragment of when I shaved my head. So from now on, except when we're alone together, you should still address me as Master Zhan Shi in front of others." Zhan Yi said helplessly.

  "Everything will be done according to the master's orders." Xian Yun seemed to have also sensed Zhan Yi's distress and quickly bowed in response.

  "Alright, you just said I should bring one of your apprentices along, which apprentice is it? Let him come out and meet us." Xian Yun saw that Huan Ying had finally agreed, and he felt a lot more at ease, but soon remembered the person who introduced them and couldn't help but feel some anticipation.

  "Master, I want the person you brought to be the one who started receiving from you. I'll call him in right now for you to meet?" Xianyun quickly stood up and walked towards the door.

  "Stop, what are you saying? You want me to bring that swindler along? No way! I don't have much money on me, and if he follows us, it's unlikely I won't be cheated out of all my money. It's probably going to be a disaster, and we'll end up suffering losses all the way." Xian Yun heard what Yan Feng said and his heart sank from excitement to despair. He quickly grabbed onto Yan Feng, his expression pained as he spoke.

  "Heh heh, Master, don't be fooled by his greedy appearance. As for me, your disciple, I have some connections with you that go way back. Having me by your side will definitely bring great benefits." Xianyun seemed to know what kind of person the young man was usually, but just smiled indifferently.

  "What? He also has a connection with me. Are you saying he's also a disciple of mine from my past life?" Zhan Yi was now somewhat perplexed.

  "Master, where did you go? Even if it's true that something happened between you two in your past life, I wouldn't know about it. What I meant by 'origin' is that he's your current university schoolmate." Xianyun said with a shake of his head.

  "Schoolmate? No way, isn't he your apprentice?" Zhan Yi was taken aback by what he heard, he really didn't expect such a coincidence.

  "How dare Idle Cloud deceive Master? My disciple's name is Dong Dabao, and he studies at N City NL University's Department of Finance. Are you guys schoolmates or not? Moreover, although he is my disciple, he is a secular disciple and is not bound by the Buddhist teachings."

  "Really? No wonder he's so greedy, it turns out he's from the finance department. However, Idle Cloud, are you sure he won't cheat me again?" Zhan Yi said with some unease despite knowing the young man's identity.

  "Master, don't worry, I'll just use a little trick and he won't be causing any more trouble. And in the future, not only will he accompany you to get the five-element grass, but even after school starts, he can also take care of you personally," Xianyun said sincerely with a nod.

  "This...alright, but Xián Yún, how are you going to introduce me to them later? Whatever you do, don't say I'm your master, or they'll think I'm some kind of freak." Zhǎn Yì looked at Xián Yún's confident expression and didn't object anymore, but still reminded him.

  "Don't worry, Master. I'll take care of everything. Just listen and I guarantee that little brat will be obedient to you from now on and won't reveal your identity, hehe." Xianyun said with a confident smile, patting his chest.

  "Hmm, then let's call them in now." Zhan Yi looked at Xian Yun's sly smile and couldn't help but feel a little worried for that Dong Da Bao guy, because he found that Xian Yun didn't seem like some kind of wise and virtuous monk anymore, but rather like a cunning old fox.

  "Master, don't worry, today the disciple came to see you and also brought a gift for you." Xianyun said while taking out a very beautiful silk box from his bosom and handing it over to Zhan Yi.

  "What are you doing, Xianyun? How can I take your things?" Zhan Yi looked at the silk box and hastily declined, he was now really afraid of owing Xianyun too many favors.

  "Master, you must accept it. Inside is a medicinal pill that I, your disciple, have spent ten years of hard work to refine. It's called the 'Mortal Transformation Pill'. As your disciple knows, your current Hundred-Year-Old Bhikkhu body has already been activated. If you continue to wander in the mortal world like this, many evil spirits and demons will surely harbor malicious intentions towards you. Moreover, according to my knowledge, many evil cultivators will also be hostile towards you. However, if you take this pill, you can once again conceal the aura of your Hundred-Year-Old Bhikkhu body, making it undetectable. This way, you'll avoid a lot of trouble in the future, won't you?" Xianyun said as he forcibly stuffed the silk box into Zhan Wing's hand.

  "This...alright, I didn't expect you to be so good to me, Xianyun. Don't worry, if I really make a name for myself in the future, I'll definitely help you achieve your goals too." Zhan Yi's heart was moved by Xianyun's words and he finally received the gift box.

  He really didn't think that Xianyun would spend ten years refining a dan medicine for himself. Originally, he thought it was just a disciple he had picked up for free, but now it seems that the other party's feelings for him are quite deep. However, he also knows the importance of this thing, and during this period, he has been worried all along, fearing that he would encounter some kind of monster or ghost who would secretly eat him.

  After taking the Dan medicine, Xianyun sat with him for another ten or so minutes, until the aura of the Baishi Qiuzhe on his body truly dissipated. Only then did Xianyun feel at ease, and he called out to the two people guarding the door, summoning them inside.

  But Dong Dabao and Xiao Sami entered the door, looking at Xianyun drinking tea while his master was serving him on the side, with an incredulous expression on their faces again. They never thought that Xianyun, who was rarely seen by ordinary people in peacetime, would actually serve Xianyun like a small servant, and judging from his expression, he seemed to be quite happy.

  "You two, come here quickly. The master has something important to say to you." Xian Yun naturally also noticed the expressions of his two disciples, but this was exactly what he wanted. He glared at them with a feigned displeasure and said.

  "Yes, I don't know if Master has any instructions?" The two of them quickly walked to his front after hearing Xian Yun's words and bowed respectfully.