Chapter 308 Even the gods want to get something for free!
In the ancient temple, the green lamps were always on, and the sound of wind was blowing faintly past the door of the main hall.
Standing in front of the statue of Vairocana Buddha, Hiramiya Chiye listened silently to Yamaguchi Hiromasa's story.
From Yamaguchi Hiromasa's long speech, Hiramiya Chiye heard the complicated feelings of Yamaguchi Hiromasa, who wanted to get free things from the gods for 20 years but was too embarrassed to say it out loud.
After accepting the gods' terms of trade and enjoying their gifts, when it was time to fulfill the agreement, they thought about getting something for free...
Even the gods want to get something for free, and for 20 years at that!
Such despicable people are really real in this world!
Should I rebuke him for being treacherous and having no sense of contract, or persuade him to abide by the deal to avoid greater disaster, or let him fend for himself?
The god that Yamaguchi Hiroyasu mentioned made a 20-year agreement and spared no effort to help Yamaguchi Hiroyasu rise during this period. He is so honest and trustworthy that he doesn't sound like an evil god.
If I help Yamaguchi Hiromasa avoid this 20-year-long transaction, would it be fair to that god?
Pinggong Chiye looked at Yamaguchi Hiromasa again, he lowered his head slightly, feeling uneasy.
He also knew that he was in the wrong, so he thought of donating money to the temple first, rebuilding the golden statue, building a temple, and showing his loyalty, and then asking for help from Master Liansheng.
Unfortunately, his money was too hot to handle and he couldn't give it away.
"Do you know what Buddhism emphasizes most?"
"Saving all sentient beings... Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda?"
Yamaguchi Hiromasa raised his head with hope in his eyes.
"Buddhism talks about cause and effect."
Hiramiya Chiye said this very seriously, and Yamaguchi Hiromasa lowered his head again after hearing it.
After a while, he raised his head again, tears in his eyes, and said, "Master, I just hope that the god will not take my daughter away. He can take away my wealth, my career, and even my life!"
If you know today, why should you be in the beginning.
Pinggong Qianye remained silent. People can only see what they really want when they are about to lose it.
"Master Liansheng, I just want you to save my daughter. She is innocent and should not be the one to pay for my past mistakes."
Yamaguchi Hirono eventually left. Pingmiya Chiye did not fully agree to his request. He only promised to go and take a look, but would not necessarily interfere with the behavior of the god.
It’s a 20-year deal, and unless the other party is an evil god, it still needs to be fulfilled.
People need to pay for their mistakes instead of enjoying the benefits and refusing to pay the price.
Kami, especially honest and trustworthy ones, are still very rare in Shintoism.
Back in the side hall, Ruyi and Akechi Mitsuhide also came from the backyard and asked Pinggong Chiye about what happened tonight.
"Who of you is interested in going with me in a month?"
"Tsk, he is actually a freeloader who doesn't even let the gods go."
"I'd better stay in the temple."
Ruyi is not very interested in the so-called gods. He would rather stay in the temple and read more scriptures during this time.
……
A month later.
Fukushima, inside a magnificent and luxurious villa on the outskirts of the city.
The huge villa was empty at the moment, except for two big black dogs walking and patrolling outside the door.
The wind tonight is even colder than last night. A cloud floated over from the sky, blocking the light of the bright moon.
In a bedroom on the second floor of the villa, Yamaguchi Hiromasa and his family of three were waiting anxiously.
After returning from Weilian Ancient Temple, Yamaguchi Hiroya told his wife and daughter what had happened to him.
No hiding at all.
His daughter thought he was telling a ghost story, but his wife was the only one who believed it.
"I still don't believe such a thing exists." Chie Yamaguchi hugged her Kumamon bear, curled up on the bed, covered with a quilt, and looked anxiously at the closed window and door. "This day 20 years ago was the day I prayed to the gods for help."
Yamaguchi Hiroya sat on the edge of the bed, blaming himself and regretting, "If I had not chosen to make a deal with the gods, you would not be facing such danger today."
"But if you hadn't made the deal with the gods, would you still have us by your side today?"
Yamaguchi Hiromasa's wife held his hand and said to him softly, "It's been 20 years. We've been reunited and we've been happy. We should be content."
"..."
Yamaguchi Hiroya fell silent. Yamaguchi Chie on the bed turned over in annoyance and kicked the quilt. She couldn't help but ask, "Even if the gods really come, is there no one who can stop them? Father, didn't you donate to many temples and shrines? Don't they have any way to solve this problem?"
"The gods are beings that cannot be desecrated. Even if the shrine wants to help me, they won't confront the gods directly. As for the temple, Abbot Shan Zhen, who I have a good personal relationship with, is now in charge in the hall downstairs, but..."
"but what?"
"I'm afraid Master Shanzhen's cultivation level is not enough to deal with that god."
"There are so many temples in Japan, is there no monk who can deal with that god?"
"Yes, Master Liansheng from Tokyo. He is a truly powerful monk. If he is willing to help, we may be able to survive this disaster."
"You can donate a large sum of money to the temple where Master Liansheng is!"
Yamaguchi Hiroya sighed and did not discuss this topic any further. Now he could only hope that Master Liansheng would arrive tonight and protect his daughter.
Whoosh, crash!
There was a strong wind blowing through the doors and windows, so strong that it broke the entire window.
"what!"
The sound of breaking glass scared Chie Yamaguchi so much that she screamed and shrank into the quilt, not daring to even stick her head out.
"It's coming, it's coming, it's finally coming..."
Yamaguchi Hiroya stood up trembling, stood in front of his daughter, looked out the dark window, and felt a surge of excitement in his heart that he hadn't felt for 20 years.
The god arrived as promised.
A hazy golden light shone in the night sky outside the window, and a blurry figure covered in golden light floated in.
He stood about 5 steps away from Yamaguchi Hiroya, and his emotionless eyes swept over everything in the room and then fell on Yamaguchi Chie who was hiding under the quilt.
"Ru, it's time to fulfill your promise."
An indifferent voice sounded, and the quilt that Chie Yamaguchi was tightly wrapped in was also lifted up.
She screamed in fear, but her voice could not be heard, as if it had been isolated.
"God, the Almighty God."
Upon seeing this, Yamaguchi Hiroya knelt down and begged, "My most precious thing is the wealth I have worked so hard for my whole life. You could have taken all my wealth instead of taking my daughter away!"
Haha, it sounded like a chuckle.
Do you think you can deceive the gods with your poor acting skills?
The spirit did not say anything, but just pulled the motionless Yamaguchi Chie up from the bed and flew over Yamaguchi Hiroya's head.
boom!
The bedroom door was slammed open!
An old monk with his upper body naked, his arms swollen and red, his palms clasped together, chanting "Amitabha", and a flaming Vajra faintly visible behind him.
Hosted by Shan Zhen!
Hope once again surged in the heart of Yamaguchi Hiroya, who had already given up hope.
But the next second, the god in the hazy golden light just stretched out his hand and pointed lightly, and the angry old monk was blown away, smashing the wall of the next room and falling to the ground.
When the smoke and dust cleared, Abbot Shanzhen barely stood up by holding onto the wall and spat out a mouthful of blood.
(End of this chapter)
