The Monk That Wanted To Renounce Asceticism (DROP)

CHAPTER 41-45

Chapter 41: Silver Fox

Translator: CKtalon  Editor: CKtalon

In the words of old monks, a person is a monk when one’s heart achieves it. If not, they will never be a monk, even if they wear a monk’s robe. Therefore, old monks would typically wait for the younger monks to have their own enlightenment, while giving occasional guidance. There was no strict control.

The saying sounded reasonable and Fangzheng had always found it reasonable in the past. When he had debated it with Zen Master One Finger, he only ended up being beaten up. From then onwards, he no longer discussed the topic.

Now, the System had publicly challenged something he had believed for more than a decade, so he was naturally unhappy about it.

“Are you sure no one wears white?” asked the System.

Fangzheng nodded.

The System said, “Go into the hall and take a look.”

When Fangzheng went into the temple hall, he was dumbfounded. Wasn’t Guan Yin Bodhisattva wearing white robes?

Fangzheng said with a grin, “System, Guan Yin Bodhisattva is a female, while I’m male.”

“Guan Yin Bodhisattva is male, to begin with. He has always deemed himself male, so where did this talk about being female begin? You said a lot of things a while ago and they were right. However, those are targeted at common monks. The color of their robes warns them to not covet having beauty in their clothes. It’s a form of cultivation. As for the monk robe that I have given you, it is what Bodhisattva or Buddha wears. Since Buddhahood has been attained, all forms of abstinence and precepts are obeyed innately, so why would they need the robes to remind them? Those that need reminders are mortals. Only those that do not need reminders and innately uphold the precepts can become Buddha.”

“What you said is very reasonable, but I need to remind you that I am a mortal. Are you sure I won’t get beaten up by my peers for wearing this?” Fangzheng was still somewhat worried. At least, if Zen Master One Finger saw him wear this, he would be bedridden for half a month!

“They can’t beat you in a fight,” said the System scoundrelly.

Fangzheng was rendered speechless. However, since the Buddha System said it could be worn, why was he bothering? Who didn’t like wearing good-looking clothes? Fangzheng was naturally no exception.

Therefore, Fangzheng said, “System, will you give me minor clothing, Seven-Clothing, and major clothing too?”

“If you need them, you can buy them yourself. They aren’t expensive. Minor clothing costs a hundred thousand. Seven-Clothing a million, and the major clothing costs ten million.”

“Forget what I just said!” Fangzheng’s expression darkened. His entire wealth was not even a fraction of the price, which meant he couldn’t buy sh*t. However, why was it so expensive?

“Robes are expensive, to begin with. Furthermore, you want the three items of clothing tailored, so it will naturally be expensive.”

“Don’t people from Mount Numinous wear the three items of clothing?”

“Buddha is untainted and spotless, so why is there a need for so many kinds of clothing? A single set would do!”

Fangzheng’s expression darkened. If he kept begging for more, wouldn’t that be like admitting he was a person without any hygiene? Therefore, he asked, “Is this White Lunar Monk Robe untainted and spotless?”

“Naturally.”

“Cool!” Fangzheng gave it a big thumbs up and no longer had any doubts.

Fangzheng eagerly boiled a big pot of water and prepared to take a bath.