I gave my cousin a brief explanation about some matters in the realm of the living, especially the question of faith.
My cousin sat on the sofa, his brows furrowed in perplexity. After a long, quiet contemplation, he managed a faint smile and shook his head.
"Qingyuan, you know I have absolutely no interest in Buddhism. I was forced into being a monk, you know that."
I nodded—my cousin was right. There was never any Buddha in his heart, so how could he be destined for a connection with Buddhism? Yet, oddly enough, more than one monk had said he was fated for Buddhism. If it were just one, maybe it could be dismissed, but those who spoke of his Buddhist fate were all enlightened monks.
"Why not invite Master Jianyun to come over?"
I muttered. My cousin shook his head, and Lord Shenyan, too, gave a solemn shake of his own.
"It's best not to do that at this critical moment. The issue with Hades Village has already surfaced, and many in the supernatural world are heading there. After all, this is no ordinary event."
As soon as Lord Shenyan finished, Rachel Lan's expression darkened. I could see the worry etched on her face for Hades Village. No matter how unreasonable or confining it was, Hades Village was an inescapable part of Rachel's existence.
"Roxie, maybe you should..."
"It's fine, Qingyuan. What matters at Hidden Falls Temple is more important. We wouldn't be of much help anyway, and I want to ask the master about the changes happening inside me."