(Unable Resolve the Reins of Fame, Worry, Anger and Greed)

Xu Zhu woke up the next morning, he found himself sleeping on a warm and soft bed, he open his eyes and look outside the bed’s veil, he is resting in an enormous room, the room is spacious and empty, similar to the meditation room in Shaolin Temple, the furnishing in the room is ancient and elegant, copper cauldron and potteries, it is somewhat similar to the copper bell and iron stove of Shaolin Temple. Currently he is still in a daze, he is perplexed by the sight before him.

A young maiden prop a porcelain bowl and arrive by his bedside, it is Orchid Sword, she said: “Owner, you woke up? Please rinse your mouth.”

Xu Zhu is still drunk from the previous night, a bitter taste lingered in his mouth, his throat parched and dry, upon seeing the glistening yellow tea in the bowl he picked it up and drank it, the liquid is sweet yet bitter, it does not taste like tea, with a ‘Gudu Gudu’ sound he drank all of it cleanly. Throughout his entire life, when has he ever tasted ginseng soup? He did not know what kind of bitter tea it is, he laugh and said: “Many thanks to elder sister! I….i like to get out of bed now, elder sister please go out now!”

Orchid Sword has yet to reply as another young maiden entered the room, it is Chrysanthemum Sword, she smile and said: “The two of us sisters will serve Owner and help you dress.” She picked up a set of light green undergarment and underpants from the chair by the bedside and stuff it under Xu Zhu’s quilt.

Xu Zhu is greatly embarrass, his entire face blush deep red, he said: “No, no, i….i don’t need elder sister to serve me. I am not injured or ill, i am merely drunk, sigh, i even broke the prohibition against wine. The scripture says: ‘There are 36 losses in drinking wine’. It is best if i don’t drink any wine in the future. Where is third younger brother? Where is gentleman Duan? Where is he?”

Orchid Sword purse her lips, she smile and said: “Gentleman Duan already went down the mountain. Before leaving he ordered servant to report to Owner, he invite Owner to meet together at Central Plains once everything is settled at Vulture Palace.”

Xu Zhu yell out: “Aiyo!” he said: “I still have some things to ask him, how come he left?” He is anxious and leap up from the bed, he wanted to chase after Duan Yu and inquire about the name and dwelling place of his “Dream Maiden”, unexpectedly he found himself dressed in clean white underpants, he cried out in surprise and pull up his quilt to cover his body, he said: “How come my clothe is changed?” The underpants he wore out of Shaolin Temple is made of coarse fabric, he wore it for over half a year and it is unbearably filthy and tattered, the one he is wearing now is light and soft, he don’t know if it is damask or satin, but nevertheless it is still a precious underpants.

Chrysanthemum Sword smile and said: “Owner was intoxicated last night, we four sisters help Owner to bathe and change clothes, Owner is not aware of it?”

Xu Zhu had a huge shock, he raise his head and look at Orchid Sword and Chrysanthemum Sword, they are pretty like a jade, their smiling face surpass a booming flower, he cannot help it as his heart thumped around madly, he stretch out his arm, the undergarment slide off his arm and exposed his faint red skin, evidently the filth and dirt he accumulated had all been wash off cleanly, but he still harbored a thin ray of hope, he force a smile and said: “I am indeed muddled from my intoxication, fortunately i am still able to take a bathe by myself.” Orchid Sword smile and said: “Owner could not move at all last night, we four sisters help Owner to bathe.” Xu Zhu cried out loudly in surprise, he almost fainted, he drop to the ground and cried out repeated: “Terrible, terrible!”

Orchid Sword and Chrysanthemum Sword was frighten by him as well, they ask in unison: “Owner, what’s wrong?” Xu Zhu force a bitter laugh and said: “I am a man, in the presence of you four sisters….completely naked, isn’t it…..isn’t it extremely terrible? Moreover my entire body is covered with dirt, it is filthy and smelly, how can i involve you sisters in doing such sordid affairs?” Orchid Sword said: “We four sisters are Owner’s slave, it is only rightful even if our bodies are torn and bones crushed, slave servant made a mistake, Owner please punish us.” as she finish speaking, she and Chrysanthemum Sword prostrate themselves simultaneously.

Xu Zhu saw their expression of great fear, he recalled Grandma Yu, Sister Shi, etc, he treated them with due respect but they were so frightened that their bodies trembled, he presume Orchid Sword and Chrysanthemum Sword are accustomed to Child Elder’s manner of speech, so long as her words are somewhat warm, her expression soft and tender, a kill will follow closely right away, he quickly said: “Two sisters….en, both of you get up quickly, go out, i will dress myself, no need for you to serve me.” Orchid and Chrysanthemum Sword got up, their eyes brimming with tears, they move backwards while going out. Xu Zhu was baffled, he ask: “I….did i offend both of you? Why are you unhappy, your eyes brimming with tears? I am afraid i might have said something wrong, this….”

Chrysanthemum Sword said: “Owner want us to go out, we are not allowed to help Owner wear clothes and wash, surely you loathe and dislike us….” while speaking tears roll down her eyes. Xu Zhu wave his hands repeatedly and said: “No, no. Sigh, i am a man, all of you are women, it is….it is not too convenient…there is really no other intentions…Buddha is watching, monks cannot tell lies, i won’t lie to you.”

Orchid and Chrysanthemum Sword watch him gesticulate while talking, he is really anxious, he is extremely sincere and honest, their grief turn into happiness, they said in unison: “Owner please don’t take offense. No man has ever reside in Vulture Palace before, we have never seen a man before. Owner you are the sky, we slave servants are the ground, how can there be a difference in male and female?” Both of them move closer, they help Xu Zhu wear his clothes and shoes. Soon after, Plum Sword and Bamboo Sword also entered the room, one of them help him comb his hair, the other wash his face. Xu Zhu is so frighten that he don’t dare to speak, his expression deathly pale, his heart thumped madly, he allowed the four sisters to serve him, he don’t dare to mention anything about forbidding them to serve him anymore.

He presume Duan Yu must be at a remote distance already, he cannot chase after him, he recalled the ‘Life-death talisman’ have yet to be remove from the bodies of the various Island-Masters and Cave-Masters, he cannot leave abruptly, after finishing his breakfast he arrive at the hall and meet up with the crowd of heroes, he remove the ‘Life-death talisman’ from two person who suffered the most severe pain.

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Removal of ‘Life-death talisman’ requires the use of inner power and [Six Solar Palms Of Heavenly Mountain], Xu Zhu’s internal energy is abundant and vigorous, he remove the ‘Life-death talisman’ from 10 people in succession, yet he was neither tired nor exhausted, however the ‘Life-death talisman’ planted by Child Elder on each person is unique in it is location and use of inner power, Xu Zhu’s method of removal is fine and meticulous, however he is still troubled by the difficulty. His knowledge on the various meridian channels and acupoint is extremely shallow, he don’t dare to act rashly, any mistakes would inevitably endanger his patients. Till noon, unexpectedly he only manage to treat four people. After having his lunch he had very little rest.

Plum Sword saw him wrinkled his brows, he is contemplating the method to removing ‘Life-death talisman’, he is quite troubled, she said: “Owner, inside the grotto in the rear hall of Vulture Palace, there are images engraved on the stone wall, left behind several hundred years ago by the former Owner, servant heard granny mention it before, these images are related to the ‘Life-death talisman’, Owner why don’t you go take a look?” Xu Zhu said happily: “Very good!”

At once Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum Sword, four pretty women guide Xu Zhu and arrive at the garden, they activated some mechanism and move away a rockery, revealing an entrance to a tunnel, Plum Sword lifted a torch and led the way, five of them move in a single file and entered. During the journey, Plum Sword constantly manipulated various hidden mechanisms, this is to prevent setting off the concealed weapons and booby-traps. The tunnel is winding and complicated, it spiral downwards, suddenly it open up wide, revealing a gigantic grotto, clearly the tunnel is constructed in accordance with the natural cave. Xu Zhu pondered: “They said the grotto contain images left behind several hundred years ago by the former Owner, the architecture of these tunnel and grotto is magnificent, it require at least 10 years of work, consuming massive resources and manpower, it is simply beyond the capabilities of these grannies and sisters of Vulture Palace, most likely the grotto is left behind by the former Owner as well.”

Bamboo Sword said: “When those flunkies attacked the Palace, the sisters from Great Heaven Division got captured, we four sisters are unable to resist the enemy and escaped here to hide, we hope to wait till dusk before attempting to rescue people.” Orchid Sword said: “Actually it is just our modest intentions to repay granny. If Owner did not arrive, we will inevitably die by the hands of those flunkies.”

After travelling for 2 li, Plum Sword stretch out her hand and push away a rock on the left side, she stood to the side and said: “Owner please enter, this is the stone room, slave servants don’t dare to enter.” Xu Zhu said: “Why you don’t dare to enter? It is dangerous inside?” Plum Sword said: “There is no danger. This room is an important place, slave servants don’t dare to enter without authority.” Xu Zhu said: “Let’s us go in together, what is so important? The outside tunnel is so narrow, it is uncomfortable to stand here.” The four sisters look at each other, they are pleasantly surprised.

Plum Sword said: “Before granny became an immortal, she told us, if we four sisters serve her faithfully and not commit any sins, and if we practice our skills diligently, then when we reach the age of forty, she will permit us to come to this stone cave yearly to study the martial arts on the rock wall. Even if Owner bestow great kindness upon us, without abolishing the promise made by granny, then we still have to wait another 23 years.” Xu Zhu said: “Wait for another 23 years, won’t you be stifled by the boredom? At that time all of you will be old, learn martial arts for what? Let us go in together!” The four sisters are exhilarated, at once they lie prostrate and kowtow. Xu Zhu said: “Please get up, please get up! This place is narrow, if i kneel down to return the greeting we will cram into a lump.”

Five of them entered the stone room, the four rock walls are polished till gloss, countless circles are carved onto the walls, various figures and pictures are carved within the circles, some look like beast and animals, while some are badly damaged writings, some are seals and lines, beside the circles are annotations “Rank 1”, “Rank 2”, “Grade 1”, “Grade 2”, etc, if the number of circles does not exceed a thousand, it is at least eight to nine hundred, how can one finish looking through all of it within a short period of time?

Bamboo Sword said: “Let us look at the Rank 1 diagrams, Owner do you agree?” Xu Zhu nod his head in agreement. The five of them raise their torch and scrutinize the “Rank 1” circles, Xu Zhu gave a glance and immediately recognize the drawings within the circles as the first stance of [Plum Breaking Hands Of Heavenly Mountain], he said: “This is [Plum Breaking Hands Of Heavenly Mountains]” he look at the Rank 2 drawings, sure enough it is the second stance of [Plum Breaking Hands Of Heavenly Mountain], he look at the diagrams in succession, after finishing [Plum Breaking Hands Of Heavenly Mountain] the next drawing is [Six Solar Palms Of Heavenly Mountain], the various secrets and wondrous techniques imparted by Child Elder at the imperial palace of Western Xia, all of them are noted inside the circle without exception.

As for the martial arts depicted on the stone wall after [Six Solar Palms Of Heavenly Mountain], Xu Zhu have yet to learn them. He followed the diagrams and channel his internal energy, he merely learnt a few moves and his body became as light as a feather and rise up, however there seems to be some minor mistake as he was unable to lift off the ground.

Just as he was about to concentrate and regulate his breathing to think through the diagram again, he heard two cries of “Ah” “Ah”. Xu Zhu was startled and turn his head around, he saw the bodies of Orchid Sword and Bamboo Sword sway, immediately afterwards they collapsed. Plum Sword and Chrysanthemum Sword are supporting themselves with their hands on the stone wall, their countenance undergo a huge change, they are on the verge of collapse. Xu Zhu quickly support Orchid Sword and Bamboo Sword, he said in alarm: “What happen?” Plum Sword said: “Own….Owner, our internal energy is lacking, we cannot look…..look at the diagrams here…we…we will wait upon you outside.” The four sisters support themselves off the stone wall and slowly walk out of the stone room.

Xu Zhu stood dumbstruck for a while before following them out, he saw the four sisters sitting down with their legs crossed, they are regulating their internal energy, their bodies trembling, their face revealed pain and suffering. Xu Zhu knew they suffered serious internal injuries, at once he executed his [Six Solar Palms Of Heavenly Mountain], he pat the acupoints on their back lightly. A burst of profound energy penetrate into their bodies, the complexions of the four sisters became gentle immediately, soon after they open their eyes one after another and call out: “Many thanks to Owner for consuming your internal energy to treat slave servants.” They turn over and prostrate on the ground, they kowtow to give thanks. Xu Zhu quickly stretch out his hands to help them up, he said: “What…what happen? You all are perfectly fine, how come you sustain injuries for no reason and nearly fainted?”

Plum Sword gave a sigh and said: “Owner, previously granny want us to wait till the age of forty, only then can we come here yearly for a single day to look at the drawings, as it turns out there is much profound meaning behind her intentions. The martial arts on the drawings are simply too profound, slave servants overestimated our capabilities, we followed the directions given by the “Rank 1″ drawings, our internal energy is inadequate and instantly diverted into our meridians channels. If Owner did not rescue us, i am afraid we four sisters will be paralyzed forever.” Orchid Sword said: “Granny had high expectations for us, she hope that once we reach the age of forty, we can study this high-level martial arts, however….however slave servants natural aptitude is ordinary, even if we train for another 20 to 30 years, we don’t dare to enter this stone room again.”

Xu Zhu said: “So it is, then it is my fault, i should not insist on asking you all to go in.” The four Swords prostrate themselves to ask for forgiveness again, they said in unison: “Owner how can you say such a thing? Owner is benevolent, slave servants are to be blame for being arrogant and reckless.”

Chrysanthemum Sword said: “Owner’s internal energy is deep and profound, you will gain enormous benefit is if you practice these profound martial arts. Very often, granny will stay inside the cave for a few months and not come out at all, she will rack her brains to study the drawings on the stone wall.” Plum Sword said: ” 36 Caves and 72 Islands, those flunkies interrogated our sisters from Great Heaven Division, they wanted to know the location of granny’s hidden treasure. Our sisters rather die than submit. Originally we four sisters thought of luring them into the tunnel, activate the trap mechanisms and annihilate every single one of them, however we feared there might be some trap-disarming experts among them, it would be disastrous if they manage to break into the stone cave and look at the drawings on the wall. In hindsight, it would be better to let them come in here.”

Xu Zhu nod his head and said: “Indeed, if a person with insufficient internal energy sees these drawings, then the damage is much more serious than any kind of poison or weapons, luckily they did not come in here.” Orchid Sword smiled and said: “Owner is truly kind, in my opinion, it would really entertaining if all of them die while practicing the martial arts.”

Xu Zhu said: “I practiced a few moves, i felt vigorous and spirited, internal energy abundant, i will go and remove a few ‘Life-death talisman’ from them. All of you lie down and rest for a while.” Five of them exit the tunnel, Xu Zhu return back to the main hall and remove the ‘Life-death talisman’ from 3 people.”

Hereafter, Xu Zhu remove the ‘Life-death talisman’ from the crowd of people daily, when he feels tired he will simply go to the stone cave and practice high-level martial arts from the stone walls. The four sisters kept watch outside, they don’t dare to step inside anymore. In his leisure time, Xu Zhu also instruct the four sisters and the 9 Divisions in martial arts.

Xu Zhu spent a total of 20 days before he manage to remove all the ‘Life-death talisman’ from the crowd of heroes, in addition, Xu Zhu studied the drawings on the stone wall intensively every day, compared to his state when he first went up Misty Peak, he made tremendous progress in both internal energy and martial arts.

Previously, the crowd of heroes were subdued and force to serve Child Elder, various kinds of ‘Life-death talisman’ were planted on their bodies for the sole reason of controlling them, thus they have no choice but to comply, currently the Master of Vulture Palace has change, Xu Zhu treat others with sincerity, courtesy and respect, he also remove the pain and suffering from each and everyone, although the crowd of heroes are arrogant and cruel people but they still know how to give their thanks, they sincerely pledged their life and loyalty, they paid their respects one by one, give thanks and left.

When all the Cave-Masters and Island-Masters left, Xu Zhu is the only man left on Misty Peak. He pondered inwardly: “I am orphaned since childhood, i was brought up by the Masters in Shaolin Temple, i will be too ungrateful if i did not return back to Shaolin. I must return back to the Temple and receive punishment from the abbot and my master, only then will it be reasonable.” At once he explained his reasoning to the four sisters and the 9 Divisions, he have to leave the mountain the next day, all the affairs in Vulture Palace will be handled by the chiefs of the 9 Divisions, Grandma Yu, Fu MinYi, etc.

The four sisters expressed their desire to follow, Xu Zhu said: “I will go back to Shaolin Temple to become a monk again. Where is the logic in having servant girls serving a monk?” He repeat over and over again, but the four sisters simply refuse to agree. Xu Zhu picked up a razor and shave off all the hairs on his head cleanly, the four sisters had no choice but to see him off down the mountain along with the 9 Divisions, they shed tears as they parted with him.

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Xu Zhu change into his former monk attire, he took large strides and headed east to Songshan (Mt Song). Base on his natural temperament, he will never provoke bystanders on the journey, moreover with such worn out monk clothes, robbers and wicked people will never have any evil intentions towards him. He remain silent throughout the journey and arrive safely at Shaolin Temple.

Upon seeing the yellow roof tile of Shaolin Temple again, Xu Zhu was deeply moved yet ashamed, he left for several months and violated quite a few monastic rules and disciples, prohibitions against killing, lascivious act, non-vegetarian food, wine, he committed all the “Parajika Offence”, he did not know if the abbot will forgive him and allow him to return to Shaolin Temple.

He is anxious and worried, as he entered the main gate he immediately went to pay respect to his Master HuiLun. HuiLun saw him return, he is startled yet elated, he ask: “The abbot commission you to deliver letters, how come you only manage to return now?”

Xu Zhu lie prostrate on the ground, his pain and regret endless, he burst into tears and said: “Master, disciple….disciple deserve to die, when i left the mountain, i was indecisive, Master…..Master’s instruction, i….i did not abide by them.” HuiLun countenance changed, he ask: “What….what? You ate meat and fish?” Xu Zhu said: “Yes, but it is more than just meat and fish.” HuiLun reprimanded him: “Damn it, damn it! You….you drank wine?” Xu Zhu said: “Not only did disciple drink wine, i was completely drunk.” HuiLun gave a sigh, two stream of tears flow down his cheek, he said: “Ever since childhood you are honest and considerate, how come once you step into the fanciful world, unexpectedly you fall into such sinful state, *cough* *cough*….” Xu Zhu saw his Master is grieving, he is even more terrified, he said: “Master, the rules violated by disciple is more serious than just these, i even….even violate……” he did not get the chance to mention murder and lascivious acts as the bell echoed, for every two short sound, a pause will follow, the bell is a signal summoning all the ‘Hui’ generation monks.

HuiLun wipe his tears and got up, he said: “You broke too much rules, i am unable to protect you. You….you….just go to the Discipline Courtyard and volunteer to receive punishment! Even i am greatly at fault now. Alas, this…..” and he left hurriedly.

Xu Zhu arrive at the Discipline Courtyard, he bow and reported: “Disciple Xu Zhu violated Buddhist’s discipline, i earnest ask law enforcement elder to grant punishment.” he repeated twice, a middle-age monk came out from the courtyard and said coldly: “The head-monk and law enforcement uncle have some matters, they have no time to listen to you, just kneel here and wait!” Xu Zhu said: “Yes!” he knelt from noon till dusk, unexpectedly nobody paid any attention to him. Fortunately Xu Zhu possess deep and profound internal energy, although he did not eat or drink for half a day, but nothing happen to him and he was not tired at all.

He heard the evening drum echoed, the night class in the temple has ended, Xu Zhu recited Buddhist scripture in low voice to repent his mistake. The middle-age monk came over and said: “Xu Zhu, there are some major event in the temple for the past few days, the elders have no time to settle your affair. I saw you kneeling for a long time and reciting scriptures, it seems you are indeed sincere in repenting. Let’s do it this way, go to the vegetable garden and carry manure and water the vegetables, quietly wait for instructions. When the elders have time they will summon you to ask for an explanation, they will punish you according to the severity of your mistake.” Xu Zhu said respectfully: “Yes, many thanks for your mercy.” he press his palm together to salute, he got up and thought to himself: “They did not immediately expel me out of the temple, it seems there is still some hope.” he felt somewhat comforted.

He walk to the vegetable garden and said to the monk in-charge of the garden: “Senior martial brother, junior monk Xu Zhu violated Buddhist’s discipline, martial uncle from Discipline Courtyard send me to carry manure and water vegetables as punishment.”

The monk in-charge is named YuanGen, he did not become a monk at Shaolin Temple, thus he did not follow generation ranking of “Xuan Hui Xu Kong”. His natural aptitude is mediocre, he can’t comprehend the meaning of Buddhist scriptures and he did not make much progress in martial arts, his fond of meddling in trivial matters. The vegetable garden is around 13 hectares, he directed around 30-40 long term workers, it is somewhat awe-inspiring, since a monk came from Discipline Courtyard to receive his punishment at the vegetable garden he felt it is a good time to flaunt his awe-inspiring authority. As he listen to Xu Zhu’s words, he felt extremely happy and ask: “What rules did you violate?” Xu Zhu said: “Many rules, it is hard to explain in a few words.” YuanGen said angrily: “What hard to explain in a few words? I order you to tell me honestly and clearly. Not to mention that you are just a junior monk without any position, even for the head-monk of Dharma Courtyard or LuoHan Hall, if they violate any rules as long as they are sent to the vegetable garden for punishment i will also ask for the truth, who dares to not reply? Looking at your appearance, your face is red and white, you must have consumed meat and fish, correct or wrong?”

Xu Zhu said: “Precisely.” YuanGen said: “Humph, see, i can tell with just one glance. Maybe you drank some wine in secret as well, don’t try to deny, it is not so easy to conceal the truth from me.” Xu Zhu said: “Precisely, junior monk was completely drunk and lost consciousness.” YuanGen laugh, he click his tongue and said: “Truly outrageous and bold, hei hei, after drinking your fill of wine you must be hyperactive and uncontrollable, this sex is emptiness, emptiness is sex, naturally you will not notice of it anymore. In your mind you must be thinking of women, correct? Not only once, you must have thought of women at least 7 to 8 times, you dare to admit or not?” his tone is extremely strict.

Xu Zhu sigh and said: “How can junior monk tell lies in front of senior martial brother? Not only did i thought of it, but i also commit lascivious acts as well.”

YuanGen was startled yet excited, he pointed his finger and rain curses: “Little monk you are simply too brazen, you dare to ruin the reputation of Shaolin Temple. Other that lascivious acts, what crimes did you commit? Did you steal something? Stole others property? Fought with others, quarrel with others?”

Xu Zhu lowered his head and said: “Junior monk killed someone and it is more than just one.”

YuanGen had a huge shock, his complexion changed, he move back 3 steps, he heard Xu Zhu mention that he killed more than one person, he is trembling with fear, he is afraid Xu Zhu’s violent nature will flare up and most likely he won’t be a match, he composed himself, he smile and said: “The martial arts of our temple is number one under the heaven, while training martial arts it is unavoidable that you will injure someone, junior martial brother’s martial arts must naturally be exceptional.”

Xu Zhu said: “Really ashamed, the martial arts of our sect was completely stripped off from me, currently none remain.”

YuanGen was excited, he said: “Very good, very good! Extremely good, wonderful!” when he heard Xu Zhu’s martial arts was stripped off, he assumed Xu Zhu must have committed too much sin and the temple elders crippled his martial arts, at once his complexion turn back to normal. However he is having second thoughts: “Although his martial art is crippled, but if just a bit remain he might still be difficult to deal with.” He said: “Martial brother, it is really good that you are repenting by coming to work in the vegetable garden. However we have a custom here, whoever breaks the monastic rules, monks with hands stained with blood, they have to put on leg-irons and handcuffs while working. This custom is pass down by our ancestors, martial brother are you willing to abide by it? If you refuse then i will just report to the Discipline Courtyard accordingly.” Xu Zhu said: “Since this is the custom, then naturally junior monk will comply.”

YuanGen secretly rejoice, he took out steel shackles and leg-irons and put it on Xu Zhu. Shaolin Temple study and impart martial arts for several hundred years, it is unavoidable there might be unworthy monks who commit wicked crimes and quite often, they possess extremely high martial arts, it is not easy to subdue these monks, thus the Discipline Courtyard, Repentance Courtyard, vegetables garden and various parts of the temple are equipped with steel shackles and leg irons. YuanGen saw Xu Zhu put on the shackles and leg-irons, his worries are put to rest and he rebuked: “Treacherous monk, look at your young age, unexpectedly you are so daring and brazen, you broke every single monastic rules and discipline. How can i rid the anger in my heart if i don’t punish you heavily today?” He broke off a branch and blindly lash it at Xu Zhu’s head.

Xu Zhu restrain himself, he dare not use his internal energy to resist, he permit YuanGen to whip him, in a short period of time his entire face was bleeding. He chanted Buddhist scriptures continuously, his face did not reveal the slightest bit of dissatisfaction.

YuanGen saw that Xu Zhu did not dodge or plea, he thought: “This monk truly lost all his martial arts, i can disgrace him further.” as he thought about the lavish meals eaten by Xu Zhu, the pleasures of wine, he lived for forty years but he did not get the chance to taste such things, jealousy surge forth and he became even more heavy-handed in his beating, he broke 3 branches in succession, finally he gave up and rebuke fiercely: “Carry 100 buckets of manure everyday to water the vegetables, if you miss out 1 bucket i will use hard tablet and iron rod to break your legs.”

Xu Zhu endured the harsh beatings, however his mind was at peace, he pondered: “I broke many rules, i should shoulder heavy responsibility, if the punishment is heavy then my sins will be dispelled more.” he replied respectfully: “Yes!” he walk towards the porch and carried the manure bucket, he gathered manure and water to irrigate the vegetable plot. Watering of vegetables ladle by ladle requires delicate ef