Chapter 307: Maha Jinlian
The Lotus Temple, located in the Zhao State, was the legacy of a Dharma Master. The Zhao State revered Buddhism, with numerous temples, and among the 461 temples, the Lotus Temple ranked in the top ten. It had annexed a vast amount of land and supported over ten thousand monks.
Minghui rode the wind, flying over the expansive farmlands at the foot of the mountain. The emaciated tenants below dropped their farming tools hastily and bowed fervently.
"Blessings be upon you, Master Monk… Blessings be upon you!"
Minghui acted as if he had not heard them and descended toward the grand golden hall on the mountain. The magnificent hall was filled with countless golden candles and incense, with smoke billowing like a white waterfall flowing softly from the gaps in the steps and windows. This very hall consumed an astonishing amount of oil and wood every year, a feat that only such a large temple could possibly afford.
At the end of the hall were several naked women. Some were seated, some were kneeling, and some were even lying down. Luxurious garments were scattered all around on the floor. Among them was a small child who looked to be about five or six years old.
The child appeared charming and delicate and was suckling milk from a woman's breast. Around them, teenage girls bustled about, carrying oil jugs and refilling the lamps hurriedly.
The air was thick with the scent of oil and incense. Minghui quickly bowed and greeted respectfully, "Minghui greets Master! May Master be blessed with a hundred lifetimes of joy and compassion, achieve an indestructible body, and become a true immortal!"
The child, who was suckling milk, cast a sidelong glance at him and spoke in a gentle and pleasant voice that echoed through the hall. The teenage girls on either side kneeled down as he said, "Minghui, didn't I send you to escort Lord Murong? Why have you returned so soon?"
"Innocent, I am innocent!" Minghui exclaimed as immediately he kneeled and bowed deeply, knocking his forehead to the ground repeatedly as he explained the whole story.