Chapter 70 - Reminder from the Old Abbot
Chapter 70: Chapter 70 Reminder from the Old Abbot
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Tao Bin found his masterâs residence, only to learn that his master was not there and he had no choice but to look for the Old Abbot.
The Old Abbot, hearing his purpose, chuckled softly and shook his head, âNo harm, donât worry.â
Tao Bin sat down next to the Abbot with a plop and babbled on, âHow can I not worry? You donât know, my sister has had such a hard time, washing diapers in ice-cold water at such a young age, and doing so many chores! Itâs so pitiful; I canât bear to think about it. Every time I think of her, a tiny figure squatting on the ground, reaching her hands into the icy water, I want to cry.â
As he spoke, Tao Binâs eyes truly reddened.
The Old Abbot had no solution for this sensitive and emotional disciple but to sigh deeply, âYou should change your temperament, you are a man, and no matter what happens, you should remain calm and composed. You are so easily influenced by emotions, which in the future could hinder your tasks, hinder yourself, and evenâŚâ
Further discussion was pointless; the will of heaven must not be disclosed.
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The Old Abbot gave a hint, hoping Tao Bin would understand the deeper meaning in his words.
But at that moment, Tao Binâs heart was full of his pitiable sister; how could he be receptive to anything else?
Seeing him so thickheaded, the Old Abbot said in annoyance, âYou, youâre just a wooden fish with no wisdom at all!â
âHeh heh!â Tao Bin laughed shamelessly, âIf I had wisdom, wouldnât you have shaved my head and made me a monk? I definitely donât want to be a monk for life!â
âIf you were willing to become a monk, you might actually escape a calamity,â the Old Abbot hinted.
âCalamity?â Tao Bin edged closer, whispering, âAre you saying my fate has a calamity in it? Did you divine it? Tell me, what calamity?â
The Old Abbot, however, closed his eyes.
âHey! After talking so much, now youâre playing deaf and dumb! You canât do this to me! Tell me quickly!â
âYouâre too noisy!â
âYou ancient person, I will badger you!â Tao Bin, a mischievous monkey, began practicing boxing in the Abbotâs room, with a series of hee-heeâs and growls.
The Old Abbot frowned deeply, helpless, and could only mumble vaguely, âYou are too attached to kinship, your relatives are your weakness. If anything happens to them, you will be utterly discomposed. Do you understand?â
Tao Bin shook his head, âI donât understand.â
Itâs like playing the lute to a cow!
The Old Abbot didnât want to speak another word.
Tao Bin caused a ruckus at the Old Abbotâs place for a while, but seeing that the Old Abbot had entered meditation and was unwilling to accompany him to check on his sister, Tao Bin left angrily, slamming the door behind him.
As the monks passed by the door, they wanted to scold him, but they heard the Old Abbot shake his head, âHeâs just a child, thereâs no need to be too harsh.â
âBut heâs really out of line, temper tantrums in the temple! It doesnât matter what status these children have outside or whose children they are, in our temple, we treat everyone equally. We cannot indulge their spoiled behavior,â the monk said indignantly.
The Old Abbot, weary, lifted his eyelids slightly and glanced at him, âYouâve forgotten this is a temple; donât start a conflict. Let the big issues shrink and the small vanish; youâve lost your equanimity.â
The monk was startled, hesitated for a moment with an apologetic look in his eyes, and with hands clasped together bowed slightly, âIt is I who have lost my equanimity.â
Tao Bin ran all the way back, only to see Luo Hanchen covering his eyes as if trying to force them back into their sockets.
Unable to hold back, Tao Bin quipped, âYouâre not really going to pop your eyes out, are you?â
âShh!â Tao Ti pulled him aside, whispering softly, âHe just cried and is afraid of being laughed at by us kids, so heâs covering his eyes.â
âCried?â Tao Bin was puzzled, âCried because he canât see Ghost? Is he sick, randomly longing to see Ghost like this?â