Who Let Him Cultivate?!-Chapter 657 - 656 Doing Good and Accumulating Virtue

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"So, how do you plan to attract business, go door to door asking?"

Shi Chan shook his head and pulled out a banner from his Identity Jade. The banner listed all sorts of services, from Expel Ghost to fertility blessings to curing illnesses; it had everything, quite comprehensive indeed.

On the back of the banner was written "Prices negotiable."

Shi Chan, along with the two others, arrived at the busiest part of the city, paid the site fee, found a small open space, set up his stall, raised the banner, and sat down steadily in front of the table.

His actions were practiced, indicating that this wasn’t his first time doing this.

Shi Chan also kindly brought out two more chairs for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to sit on.

To the left of Shi Chan’s stall was a noodle vendor, and to the right, sesame seed cake was being sold. His banner, similar to that of a fortune teller, was very conspicuous.

Passersby frequently turned their heads, noticing this unique monk. However, due to his unique presence, no one dared to approach him for help at first.

Shi Chan felt somewhat regretful, as he never had much business when he first started his stall. Once people realized he was indeed a monk of abilities, they would queue up to seek his help. But then, seeing the crowds and the overwhelming number of tasks, unable to handle the demand, he would leave early.

"The common people lack innovative spirit, afraid to accept new things. If I had the eloquence of my esteemed teacher, I would surely go to the tea houses and tell stories to propagate Buddhist teachings."

This was the first time Lu Yang encountered praise for his master, and he felt surprised and honored. If his master, who was beneath the nine springs, knew this, he would surely be gratified.

"By the way, Senior Brother Meng, have you ever considered joining Buddhism? I see that you have a deep connection with Buddhism, an autodidact who has developed the Single Curse Fist, surely a future Buddha just like me."

"... Having a Single Body Spiritual Root doesn’t mean I’ll be celibate for life."

Being a Single Body Spiritual Root meant being forcibly celibate, whereas Buddhism prescribes voluntary celibacy, which are two different matters.

Meng Jingzhou had already inquired through Lu Yang about Fairy Eternity’s situation; he knew that once he became an immortal, he wouldn’t be constrained by his Single Body Spiritual Root and could freely indulge in his desires.

"Senior Brother Meng, you are mistaken. Buddhism advocates doing good deeds and accumulating virtue to gain good fortune. There was once a nun who asked the Buddha what if someone who usually did evil unintentionally did a good deed, whether they could still obtain good fortune.

The Buddha replied affirmatively, pointing out that for those who do good deeds, it is the act that counts, not the intention."

"So what?" Meng Jingzhou was completely confused and didn’t understand what Shi Chan was trying to say.

"What I mean is that it is the act that counts, not the intention. Senior Brother Meng, although you are forced to be without a partner of the opposite sex, in reality, you have fulfilled what Buddhism requires, which is staying away from desires, truly reflecting a deep Buddhist connection."

Meng Jingzhou: "..."

Just wait, I’ll see when you save up enough money to visit a brothel. I’ll book the entire place in advance and gift you twenty drops of Yang Invigorating blood, let’s see if you don’t explode with frustration!

With no business for the moment, Lu Yang chatted with the old man selling noodles on his left, while Meng Jingzhou talked with the sesame seed cake vendor on his right.

After waiting for about half an hour, they finally had a customer.

The newcomer was lavishly dressed, adorned with gold and silver, with jade rings on both thumbs, and portly.

"Master, my luck has been terrible lately, I’ve had nothing but bad fortune, and several of my business deals have fallen through. Can I seek wealth here?"

Shi Chan looked indifferent with his hands clasped together: "Benefactor, if I were able to seek wealth, I wouldn’t be setting up a stall here."

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The wealthy man had never before encountered such an honest little monk; he had thought the monk would spout some nonsense, urging him to make a donation, then put on a show of seeking wealth for him.

Shi Chan then suggested a second method: "If benefactor insists on seeking wealth, then you could ask my senior brother for help. Senior Brother Meng’s family wealth is extensive, rich enough to rival nations. If you seek wealth from him, you could borrow money."

"Benefactor could also do more good deeds, which could counteract the run of bad luck."

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The rich man felt this little monk wasn’t very reliable, shook his head, and left the place.

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Seeing the wealthy merchant leave, Fairy Eternity shook her head gently, filled with some regret.

"Foolish."

In the grand hall, Fairy Eternity, draped in her monk’s robe, sat on the lotus pedestal, her aura dignified. Yet her little feet were not quite still, her delicate and pearly toes wiggling constantly.

"Who’s foolish?" Lu Yang asked, puzzled.

"That merchant, unable to recognize a good heart, wouldn’t take advice."

"I have always advocated for doing good deeds and accumulating virtue, saying that it will surely dispel the misfortune clinging to him."

"My advocacy for charity and virtue is based on personal experiences. My life has been smooth sailing because I’ve always enjoyed doing good deeds, being charitable, and helping others."

"I recall, before I became immortal, in times of chaos and wanton killing, conflicts between two people would inevitably end in death."

"I’ve fought above my level and defeated Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal. And not only did I spare their lives, but I also cooked for them, turning strife into friendship, and my actions became widely celebrated."

"It is often said in Buddhism that saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-level stupa, and that principle originates from this deed."

"During the Ancient Times, interactions were limited. To learn from others, one had to endure harsh trials and make poisonous vows. Even then, one might not learn the true skills, as masters would keep several secrets, and more gravely, some manipulated their disciples with cultivation techniques through curses and tricks."

"I, however, did differently. Seeing Lianyi and Xiao Ling’s talents in cultivation, I generously imparted to them the art of cooking and the Playing Dead Technique."

"Then there’s the Barbarian tribe. Noticing their simple nature – strong but clueless in wielding their power – I enlightened them, allowing the tribe to grow stronger."

Listening to Fairy Eternity’s stories, Lu Yang finally understood the true power of strength.

Could it be that his own misdeeds had invited this calamity called Fairy Eternity, bringing bad luck upon himself?

After the failure of his first business deal, Shi Chan was unthwarted and waited for the second deal.

"Eh, little monk, what are you doing here? Are you out of money?"

A strikingly beautiful woman stopped by, looking at Shi Chan with lively interest.

"It turns out to be Benefactor Miao Shan."

"And who is this?" Meng Jingzhou inquired.

"Let me introduce you. This is Benefactor Miao Shan from the Spring Fragrance House, one of the many women who served me last night," Shi Chan explained.

Last night, after refining twenty drops of Pure Yang Blood, Shi Chan hailed multiple women from Spring Fragrance House to test himself, aiming to hone his mind state.

"If you’re out of money, little monk, I’m willing to serve you once for free," Miao Shan teased, licking her lips with a seductive gaze.

"Benefactor Miao Shan jests. Indeed, I did not withstand the test last night and failed to train my mind state. However, it’s been merely one night, and now my mind is as still as water; I am definitely not tempted by the benefactor’s offer," Shi Chan declared.

Seeing Shi Chan decline, Miao Shan was quite disappointed.

She glanced at the big flag Shi Chan had set up, advertising his services, and then asked:

"What if I say I want to have a child?"

"Then the benefactor would need to pay."

Meng Jingzhou’s eyes reddened. Was this the result of Shi Chan’s doing good deeds and accumulating virtue?

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