In Mist City, there were countless temples, with tens to hundreds of large ones, and an uncountable number of smaller ones.
Temples of the Qing Yong An's size, being medium to small, rarely had any visitors.
This was also why Master Huijing chose to become a nun here.
Tranquility.
After over an hour's drive, Jiang Mengxin and Lu Ming arrived at the foot of the mountain. They then climbed for a full hour up the mountain path, leaving Jiang Mengxin breathless.
Finally, before noon, they reached the entrance of Qing Yong An.
The temple walls were somewhat aged but were scrubbed immaculately clean. It was evident that the nuns here were very clean and diligent.
The two walked through the mountain gate.
Two young nuns saw them and were surprised.
How long had it been since Qing Yong An had any visitors? Seeing someone come to visit was a rare occurrence.
The young nuns walked over, smiling and asking, "Are you two patrons here to offer incense and worship?"
Jiang Mengxin nodded.
"Then please follow me."
Led by the young nuns, they arrived at the Main Hall. It was similar to other temples, though not very large, and the statues of the deities were a bit small.
However, Jiang Mengxin and Lu Ming knelt respectfully and kowtowed devoutly.
After finishing.
Jiang Mengxin revealed the true purpose of their visit and asked the young nuns, "Is there a Master Huijing here?"
The young nuns' expressions immediately changed. They cautiously asked, "You are not here to offer incense and worship, but to find Master Huijing! Tell me, who are you?"
Jiang Mengxin did not hide anything, "We are from the Su family. Zhang Ying is about to send troops to attack our Su family. To save our lives, we have come specifically to plead with Master to descend the mountain. It is said that saving one life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda. Please show mercy!"
"Uh... this..."
The two young nuns exchanged glances. They could not make a decision, so they asked Jiang Mengxin to wait while they informed the Abbess.
Upon receiving the news, the Abbess rushed over immediately.
The matter was of great importance and could not be taken lightly.
After clarifying the reason and confirming their identities, the Abbess sympathized with the Su family's plight. In fact, the Abbess had some past acquaintance with the Su family patriarch. Seeing the Su family about to be destroyed, and by Zhang Ying, she could not bear it.
Therefore.
The Abbess said, "I can escort you to the outside of Master Huijing's meditation room and inquire on your behalf. As for whether Master Huijing is willing to see you or descend the mountain, it depends on your fortune."
Jiang Mengxin was overjoyed, "Thank you, Abbess!!!"
Afterward, the two followed the Abbess to a secluded courtyard. In the center was a room, which was Master Huijing's meditation room.
Normally, Master Huijing would meditate and chant sutras in her meditation room.
"Please wait a moment, I will go and ask."
"Thank you, Abbess."
The Abbess pushed open the door of the meditation room and walked in. Jiang Mengxin and Lu Ming waited anxiously outside.
While waiting, they saw a somewhat plump tabby cat run out from the side. It looked cute but had a somewhat bitter expression and moved slowly.
Jiang Mengxin said, "This cat seems to be sick."
Lu Ming observed it carefully and found it to be a minor ailment, not serious. He didn't say much.
After patiently waiting for the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the door of the meditation room opened.
The Abbess emerged with a worried expression, shaking her head slightly at Jiang Mengxin. Clearly, she had failed.
Jiang Mengxin's mood plummeted.
It was indeed difficult.
The Abbess walked over and said, "I have told Master Huijing everything about your situation. However, she has long since entered the void and no longer concerns herself with worldly affairs. Therefore, she is unwilling to see you, let alone descend the mountain."
Heh.
That's nice.
Lu Ming sneered and said, "She has cultivated Buddhism and her mind for a lifetime, only to become this? Her son is about to raise his butcher's knife to kill people, and she can still sit there calmly, still have the heart to chant sutras? Heh, what kind of Buddhist cultivation is this?"
These words were too harsh.
The Abbess's face instantly fell, displeased.
Jiang Mengxin quickly tried to smooth things over, "Abbess, please don't be angry. He is just a scoundrel who speaks without thinking. Please do not take it to heart."
Then, she quickly changed the subject, "Ah, Abbess, look, that tabby cat is so cute."
The Abbess looked back and said, "That is An An. She was originally a stray cat. After Master Huijing adopted her, she became fatter and fatter. Master Huijing treats An An like family; An An is the only scenery in her lonely life. A few days ago, An An fell ill and stopped eating. Master Huijing was terrified. Fortunately, with the careful treatment of the veterinarian, she has been gradually recovering these past few days."
Is that so?
Upon hearing the Abbess's words, Lu Ming's lips curled slightly. An extremely malicious plan began to form in his mind.
Master Huijing is unwilling to see people?
She no longer concerns herself with worldly affairs?
Fine!
Then I will use some special means to force you out to see people! The Dragon Warlord doesn't just know how to use force; if he decides to be insidious, no one can outdo him.
As the Abbess turned around, Lu Ming bent down and picked up two small pebbles from the ground.
Then.
He flicked them quickly. The two pebbles precisely struck the tabby cat's acupoints, causing it to yelp in pain.
"An An?!"
The Abbess hurried over to check.
Before she could reach it, she saw the tabby cat vomiting and having diarrhea, its body convulsing, looking as if it were about to die.
"How could this happen?"
"An An, An An, what's wrong with you?"
"Master Huijing, quickly come out and see, An An is dying!"
Upon hearing this, Master Huijing immediately opened the door of her meditation room and rushed out. She disregarded her image and worldly etiquette, casting everything aside.
Master Huijing squatted down, nervously touching the tabby cat, "An An, what's wrong? Don't scare me, An An, An An!"
Over there.
Lu Ming snorted, "So Master Huijing also gets nervous, understands the world, and is stained by the mundane. The so-called not concerning herself with worldly affairs is merely because it doesn't concern her. Heh, is this what is called self-cultivation, cultivation of the soul, and Buddhist practice?"
These words utterly disgraced Huijing.
Jiang Mengxin, who had witnessed the entire process, knew that Lu Ming had picked up the stones and hit the tabby cat.
She said, "Hey, hey, hey, what you're doing is a bit inhumane."
Lu Ming chuckled, "Don't worry, I have it under control. Whether this old nun can be persuaded to descend the mountain with us hinges entirely on that tabby cat."
At this moment.
Master Huijing cried out, "Quick, quickly call the veterinarian to come and take a look!"
The Abbess nodded repeatedly.
Since her phone wasn't with her, she had to run to get it before making the call.
Lu Ming reached out and stopped the Abbess, saying, "Abbess, look at An An's condition, can she still wait? By the time you find your phone and make the call, and then wait for the veterinarian to come up the mountain, An An might have already passed away!"
The Abbess was startled, "Then... what should I do?"