"Senior brother, she is a demon! Even if she doesn't have the chance to harm people now, she will sooner or later! Why not lure her in, extract her inner core to eliminate her cultivation, so that she won't be able to harm people in the future! You are being too soft on her, isn't this, isn't this just a woman's kindness?"
"Miss Su-su is a good demon, she saves people and doesn't harm them."
"Senior brother, you have already been bewitched! How could a demon not harm people? If she doesn't harm people, how could she have survived until today and still be helping to save people? She must be trying to gain your trust!" The great monk remained silent, his eyes filled with disappointment, as if accusing her of being "unreasonable."
"The demon's inner core is the only thing that can save the abbot! Senior brother, don't forget that!" I suddenly felt like I had been doused with cold water. Yes, the Su-su girl who had been manipulated was single-mindedly busy preparing medicine and had no time to think about anything else. She is so good, and yet we are using her kindness for our own benefit...
"Great monk! Come and help me, I can't seem to brew this medicine properly." I was in a fluster trying to brew the medicine, sweat was streaming down my ears due to the scorching heat. When it's this hot, one can't help but be preoccupied. There's no time for composure or maintaining appearances. Failing to brew the medicine on time could delay someone's recovery.
Looking around, only the two of them seemed unaware of what was happening. I didn't know the young nun, so I had to call out to Great monk. He immediately came over, this time with a normal expression. "Su-su girl, you can call me by my monastic name."
"Yes, but what is your monastic name?" Haha, I really didn't know his monastic name. Could it be something like "Six Precepts," "Seven Precepts," or "Eight Precepts"? There are quite a few precepts with that word. Great monk seemed to pause for a moment and then continued, "My monastic name is Fan Le."
"Ah, Fan Le, got it," I said. "No, it's Fan Le, the 'Fan' from 'Sanskrit,' and the 'Le' from 'happiness,'" he corrected me.
"Ah, Fan Xi, the 'Xi' from 'happiness,' got it," I replied.
"No, no, Su-su girl, it's Fan Le, the 'Fan' from 'Sanskrit'..."
"Oh! Fan Le... Fan Le! Ah, I got it this time!" He was very patient, and I don't know how many times he had to repeat it before I finally managed to remember this Dharma name - Fan Le.
Now he looks excessively red-faced, "Fan Le, if you're not feeling well, I can find someone else." "No, no, it's not that, Miss Su-su." I was wondering how this monk could be so easily embarrassed. Could it be that there are no female believers in their temple? "Miss Su-su, can I call you Su-su?" Um... um... um??? "Y-yes, you can..." Who could have expected this? Could it be that he's also pondering? I couldn't help but fall into a perplexing cycle of confusion.
"Because, I heard them all call me that. If the girl doesn't like it, I can..." "No, it's fine, no need, call me whatever you want. It's just a name, all empty." Indeed, I am a monster. My name was made up by Huan'er. Besides, whether you call me 'girl' or not doesn't make a difference~
" Su-su..." "Hey? What's wrong, wait! Your medicine is about to dry out! Pay attention to the timing, hey!" It's infuriating, why am I blushing, what's there to be shy about, what am I even shouting for? The medicine almost got ruined, and the more I thought about it, the angrier I got. There's no way to back down. You know, I went up and down the mountain three times to get those precious herbs. Damn it! I actually gave him a chestnut, he was confused, and so was I...
"Yes, I'm sorry, Su-su don't be mad..." Hmm...hmm...hmm? Am I exposing my true nature! Ahhhhh Huanhuan help me, wuwu! "Are you okay? You can leave, I can handle it myself now." "Sorry, I'm sorry." "I'm not mad, really. I can handle it myself, you should rest if you're not feeling well." "...I'm not uncomfortable." "??? Then why is your face so red and your body so hot?" I thought he was just shy, but when I touched him, his body was burning up. It must be some hidden illness. Oh well, one principle - don't force someone to speak if they don't want to.
"I..." "Alright, alright, I'm a doctor, I've seen all kinds of situations. No need to be embarrassed, I'll take a look when I have time. I've already saved you, I don't care if you're a man or a monk... I'm busy now, so you can go first."
How can I explain that I'm just nervous? I guess I'm still angry. She's so good, always saving people. We always think about how to trick her into saving our master... She saved me. If she wants to take refuge, I will definitely ask the master to preside over it for her!
"Great monk, what's wrong with you?" Su-su has finished brewing the medicine and will come to take my pulse soon. "Nothing, it's just that I have a question..." I looked at her, afraid she would refuse to answer, but she smiled and looked at me with interest. "Oh, tell me, what do you need from me? Who else needs medical help? There are so many worshippers at Dingji Temple." Huh? What does she mean? No, I clearly wanted to ask if Su-su is willing to take refuge in the Buddha, but how could she? She said she wanted to be a folk doctor. She's like a fireworks display, not suited for the quiet life in the temple. Su-su wouldn't like it...
"Well... there was one, but they're almost better now. You don't need to trouble Su-su." I hung my head, hoping she would observe, observe that not only were my hands clenched tightly, but she could also hear my extremely nervous heartbeat. But... "In that case, it's fine. I will leave here tomorrow and go to the next place. Say goodbye!" Huh? What! Su-su just left like that, really—she!
She hugged me! It's the first time that I, a humble monk, have been hugged. No, no, Su-su... Master's illness is not yet cured...
"Senior Brother! She's gone! You, you... *sob*," Ding Ji shimei cried loudly. I also felt very upset and couldn't comfort her. I knew that the most urgent task was to save Master, but I couldn't harm Su-su - she is a good demon, saving people without harming others.
"Senior brother, do you know if she has harmed anyone?" "What are you saying?" Haha, Ding Ji suddenly laughed, with a hint of mockery. She looked at me, "Senior brother, do you really think the Su-su girl has never harmed anyone? I know she has been saving people recently, including saving you, but she is after all a demon."
"I have evidence that when she was young, she killed a man...," "And then?" I felt even more uncomfortable, staring straight into her eyes. I didn't want to be deceived, after all, I don't believe... "And then, isn't that enough reason to dissect her demon heart? My senior brother, don't let the demon cloud your mind, oh, that's just a Fox demon. A fox spirit, maybe that man before was..."
She was still talking incessantly, and I had lost my soul. How could this be possible...
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