human ice maker

Chapter 899 Dusty Mystery Two Months
Times have changed, and today's Shaolin is also unavoidable. From a martial arts master who was once extraordinary and far away from the world of mortals, it has become a tourist holy place today.Although the current situation is like this, it is true that human factors cannot be ruled out.However, the Shaolin that is open to the outside world can only be called the Outer Shaolin. The real Shaolin has completely disappeared from people's sight since the day it was opened to the outside world.

The real Shaolin lineage has moved deeper into the mountains since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, but still cannot avoid being disturbed by curious tourists from time to time, and finally moved back to the Shaolin Temple, and set aside an area behind the temple for half a year. A life of seclusion.The designated area is not open to the outside world, and no tourists are allowed to enter here, even the Shaolin monks are not allowed to enter it easily.It has gradually become a temple within a temple, preserving the most pure tradition of Shaolin.It also retains the real Shaolin ancient martial arts.

It was a small courtyard in this area that the little novice led Tian Xing to, but this courtyard was only on the periphery. Tian Xing followed the little monk through several intricately lined meditation rooms and courtyards, and finally came to a In front of the ancient Buddhist temple.This row of wooden meditation rooms can’t tell what age it is, but it should have a history of at least a hundred years or even longer by visual inspection.The square buildings seem to symbolize being upright and upright. The red bricks and blue tiles all exude a vicissitudes of life and simplicity. There are no carvings or murals here, only clean, simple, pure, and simple.

The little monk walked to an independent meditation room and knocked lightly on the door.This row of dilapidated and old wooden doors also has no carvings, just two large wooden boards put together to form a door.I didn't see any windows on both sides, and I don't know if these monks don't need to ventilate.

After the little monk knocked on the door a few times, he said respectfully, "Master, the guest is here."

This was the first time the little monk spoke. His voice sounded a little thick, probably because he had entered puberty. The voice alone formed a strong contrast with his slightly immature face.

After the little monk finished speaking, he continued to stand outside the door with his palms together, his eyes slightly closed, as if an old monk had fallen into a trance, and remained motionless.

After a while, an old and thick voice came out through the door.This voice seems to have some kind of magical power, which makes people feel calm and peaceful just by listening to it.He only heard him say slowly: "The one who should come can't hide. Come in."

The little monk nodded slightly, gently pushed open the door, then bowed his waist and turned to one side, indicating that Tianxing could go in.The moment the door was opened, a very strong sandalwood fragrance poured out from the room. If you are not used to it, you will start to feel stuffy just standing at the door.

Tian Xing glanced at the little monk and stepped into the house.After Tianxing entered the room, the little monk closed the door carefully, and then continued to stand outside the door and silently recite scriptures.

This is a small room, only more than 20 square meters, and the furnishings inside are only a bed, a bookcase full of scriptures, an ancient wardrobe, and a large incense burner on the ground in the middle, that's all. It is so simple that it is clear at a glance, and it can even be described as a bare house.There is no decoration on the four walls of the house, and the four walls that should have been pink and white have been yellowed by sandalwood over time. There are no windows in the room, only a transom window above the head.The transom window is supported by only one piece of glass, which is probably the most modern thing in this room.

Directly opposite Tianxing, an old monk in his sixties or seventies, wearing a yellow monk's robe and cassock, is sitting cross-legged on the bed, with his eyes closed, his hands folded in front of his belly, and a string of Buddhist beads in his hand. .The big incense burner in front of the bed was still bubbling green smoke, and a strong scent of sandalwood permeated the whole room.It looks like a bit of an outsider.But Tian Xing knows that this old monk is really a master outside the world, and even a rare master in the world.

Smiling lightly, Tian Xing said, "Shi Ran, long time no see. It must have been 22 years, right?"

Shi Ran still closed his eyes, and said lightly: "Come when you should come, and go when you should go, why bother to count the days and add troubles."

Tian Xing smiled lightly when he heard the words: "You are a great monk who is free and easy."

Shi Ran said with a serious smile: "It's not because I am free and easy, but because you can't let go."

Tianxing shook his head and said with a faint smile: "I'm not a great monk like you. Every day, I only have to accompany the ancient temple with green lights and concentrate on chanting Amitabha Buddha. How can you let me let go of the huge Dragon Soul Foundation?"

Shi Ran slowly opened his old eyes and glanced at him, then closed them again, and said lightly: "There was once a farmer..."

Tianxing interrupted with a smile: "You started telling stories again? Why do you have to tell a story every time we meet?"

"Speak or not, it's up to me. Listen or not, it's up to you."

Tian Xing smiled lightly and said, "Okay, then you can tell, I'll listen. It doesn't seem bad to listen to stories told by you great monk."

Shi Ran continued to say flatly: "There was once a hunter..."

"Wait." Tian Xing interrupted again: "Didn't you just say farmers?"

Shi Ran said indifferently: "The story is about casualness, just like Buddhism emphasizes being at ease with the situation. Farmers and hunters are essentially the same, just like me and you."

Tian Xing wanted to refute a few more words, but in the end he held back and said noncommittally: "Yes, you can continue."

Shi Ran continued: "There was once a hunter who went into the mountain to catch monkeys, but the monkeys in the mountain were too clever, and he tried many times but failed. Finally, the hunter thought of a way. He poured some peanuts into a small vase and put them In the wilderness. The monkey discovered the vase and found the peanuts inside. It reached out and grabbed a handful of peanuts, but when it was about to take it out, the mouth of the bottle was too small to take it out. At this time, the Orion turned One lap came back again, the monkey was in a hurry to turn around, but it just couldn’t get out.”

Having said that, Shi Ran stopped.

Tian Xing nodded, and then said: "Actually, as long as the monkey lets go of the peanut in his hand, he can pull his hand out."

Shi Ran said indifferently: "It's a pity that it is too greedy, it wants to get out of hand, but also wants to get peanuts."

Tian Xing smiled and asked, "Are you talking about me? That I'm in a cocoon and don't know how to let go?"

Shi Ran said: "In the world of mortals, who is not cocooning themselves? But how many people can really see through? Everything is due to giving up or gaining? Is it persistence or letting go?"

Tian Xing shook his head and said, "I can't let go of what I'm willing to let go of, and I can't let go of what I'm willing to let go. How should I choose between what I'm willing to accept and what I can get?"

Shi Ran raised his finger and pointed to his own heart, and said: "No worries, no worries, what you give up, you will gain."

Tian Xing said with a smile: "Why do I feel that you are instigating me to become a monk with you?"

"No." Shi Ran opened his eyes again, looked at him with a pair of clear eyes, and said, "I hope you don't touch that place again."

Tian Xing was silent for a moment, then sighed, "I can't help myself in this matter."

Shi Ran closed his eyes again and asked, "Isn't the lesson from 20 years ago not enough?"

"It's because we really want to know what happened there more than 20 years ago. Why didn't they come back?"

"Everything is caused by cause and effect, why bother to get to the bottom of it."

Tianxing shook his head and said, "I'm not free and easy enough for you, I still have too many responsibilities to bear."

"Responsibility is not a reason. You are not free and easy, just because you still have attachments in your heart. You can't let go."

Tian Xing smiled lightly and said, "Maybe. But if you and I change positions, maybe you can't let it go either."

Shi Ran was silent for a long time, finally nodded lightly and said: "As much ability as you have, you should bear as much responsibility. After all, I am not you, and you are not me."

Tian Xing clapped his palms and said with a smile: "Shiran is really Shiran, and he is still that great monk who is free and easy. If I meet that rigid and pedantic monk Shiguang, I don't know how to talk to him."

Shi Ran said lightly: "This is also the reason why I am willing to see you." After a pause, he continued: "Our Shaolin lineage has been guarding that secret for thousands of years, until the 'chief' came to the door, we already knew This secret cannot be hidden."

After finishing speaking, he sighed heavily and continued: "This is the fate of Shaolin in the past, and it cannot be avoided after all."

Tianxing continued: "Since you can't hide, let's face it."

"Facing?" Shi Ran slowly shook his head and said, "It's not easy. Shaolin can't face it after thousands of years..."

"It's different this time." Tian Xing suddenly interrupted: "This time we have enough confidence."

Shi Ran opened his eyes and looked at him, then sighed suddenly, put his palms together and uttered the Buddha's name, and said lightly: "It seems that you are still planning to use 'Mythology'?"

Tianxing didn't answer, just looked at him silently.After a while, he nodded with difficulty and said, "Yes, the myth is already in the preparation stage for opening."

Shi Ran's wrinkled and vicissitudes of life showed a look of compassion and compassion, and said silently, "It seems that you are going to put all your eggs in one basket this time."

"That's why I came to Shaolin to look for you in person."

There was a bit of sadness on Shi Ran's face, and he said lightly: "Forget it, since you have already made a choice, how can Shaolin hide? You can't hide, but you have to face it after all." After a pause, he He stared at Tianxing deeply again, and said slowly: "Shaolin, I have participated."

With a solemn expression, Tianxing nodded slightly to him.Originally, with Shaolin's participation, he should feel relaxed, but why did he feel more heavy in his heart?
At this moment, Tianxing's watch suddenly vibrated, although the magnitude of the vibration was small, Shi Ran had already noticed it.He glanced at Tianxing's wrist, then closed his eyes again and said nothing.

The watch only vibrated once, and soon Tianxing's mobile phone rang again.The vibration of the watch was just a signal, reminding him that the next call would be from Dragon Soul.

Tian Xing took a look at the old monk who was relieved, and took out his mobile phone carelessly to answer it.This is indeed a report call from Dragon Soul, but the content of the report is really surprising.

Listening to the report on the phone, Tian Xing's face gradually darkened and became more and more ugly.After a while, he hung up the phone, like a volcano about to erupt, with a hint of anger in his eyes, he said in a low voice: "Ice bullet?"

(End of this chapter)