Hangzhou.
Small bridges and flowing water, ancient alleys in Qingyi, beautiful scenery, singing birds and fragrant flowers, are the most typical scenery of Jiangnan water town.
The West Lake is the most famous scenery in Hangzhou. The ten scenic spots of the West Lake are famous all over the world. Overcrowded.
With such beauty and delicacy, it is hard to imagine that the West Lake experienced a huge flood more than 20 years ago, and people were devastated because of it.
It can only be said that people are forgetful and strong.
Today's West Lake, in addition to the famous ten sceneries, also has a "crazy" that is also famous all over the world.
This so-called epilepsy refers to the once famous monk of Jinshan Temple, and now the epilepsy monk - Fahai.
It is said that the floods in Suzhou and Hangzhou were caused by two thousand-year-old monsters. The holy monks of Jinshan Temple fought against the two monsters in order to subdue the demons. In the end, although the monsters were eliminated, all the monks in Jinshan Temple were wiped out in the flood. Among them, even the holy monk Fa Hai of that generation became crazy, and has since turned into a crazy monk who only knows to wander around the city of Hangzhou all day long.
Today's Fahai only knows to say two sentences a day, one is "Amitabha Buddha" and the other is "sin". Other than that, he just wandered around in a daze, and would occasionally help out when he saw something that could help, but he never communicated with others.
Over the years, some other monasteries have also sent people to see Fahai, and even invited many doctors to see him, but they all failed. Some monks even thought of taking Fahai But whenever they took Fa Hai away, Fa Hai would reappear strangely in the city of Hangzhou the next day, continuing to wander and help people day after day.
People in Buddhism said that this is a kind of supernatural power of Buddhism, called Shenzutong, so no one can trap Fahai.
Since he couldn't be trapped, and Fahai didn't hurt others, and even helped people occasionally, and he was a former holy monk, people could only let Fahai wander in Hangzhou city in the end. Fortunately, some devout believers or monks from other temples would bring some vegetarian food for Fahai to eat every day. In addition, Fahai has supernatural powers to protect the body, preventing all diseases and evil poisons, so there is no danger at all.
Gradually, people got used to this crazy monk.
...
"Fahai, I didn't expect you to become what you are now..."
It was another light rainy day, on the side of the West Lake, a woman in green clothes appeared in front of Fa Hai, looking at the crazy monk in front of her, her expression became extremely complicated.
The person who came was Xiaoqing who had been away from Hangzhou for more than ten years.
Over the past ten years, she has traveled all over the world and seen the joys and sorrows of countless people, but she still doesn't understand what "love" is called by her sister, and she hasn't found the person she loves, so she wants to revisit the old place and recall the events of the past , but did not expect to see such a look of Fa Hai.
"snake……"
"There are snakes..."
Looking at the green snake in front of him, Fa Hai was stunned for a moment, then as if recalling something, his expression became more painful and guiltier: "Sin, sin..."
"I originally wanted to come to you to find out what was right and wrong that day, but now it seems that there is no need..."
Seeing Fahai's face full of guilt and pain, the green snake sighed and said: "I went to find my sister's child not long ago. He is now called Shilin, Xu Shilin. I will tell you everything about us. , and his life experience have been told to him, I think he will come to you soon..."
Speaking of this, the eyes of the green snake looking at Fa Hai became more and more complicated. There was hatred, pity, anger, and even a hint of love that was not easy to detect. Finally, he shook his head and said: "What happened back then? I can't tell which is right or which is wrong, or maybe we are all at fault... I will leave everything to time and future generations to judge..."
After finishing speaking, the green snake took a deep look at Fa Hai again, seeing that Fa Hai didn't seem to have any reaction, finally shook his head and disappeared into the rain, only Fa Hai remained in place, looking at the West Lake, muttering in his mouth: "Amitabha... sin, sin..."
...
Another few months later, the city of Hangzhou suddenly became extremely lively.
Because Xu Shilin, the champion of Jinke, will return to his hometown immediately after the palace examination.
This is the glory of their Hangzhou, so not only the Hangzhou government, but even the common people are all happy, making a series of celebration preparations for the return of Zhuangyuanlang.
However, what people don't know is that when they were making all kinds of preparations to welcome the number one scholar to return to his hometown, the number one scholar had already returned to Hangzhou City and found Fahai.
"I have seen the master..."
Looking at Fa Hai, who was crazy, dressed in mess, with a face full of guilt and pain, Xu Shilin was silent for a long time, and then said: "I heard Aunt Qing tell the story back then..."
"Amitabha……"
Looking at the face in front of him that was almost exactly the same as that of Xu Xian back then, the events of that year suddenly appeared in Fa Hai's mind, and his eyes gradually regained some clarity: "Sins, sins..."
"What happened back then, from the perspective of Xu Shilin's identity as the son of Xu Xian, I really think that the master did something wrong."
Hearing Fahai's words, Xu Shilin said in a deep voice: "My parents have never done evil to harm others, and even benefited the village, but the master forcibly separated them by saying that monsters should not be compatible. People in Suzhou and Hangzhou were displaced, and even their families were destroyed."
"From this point of view, master, you have indeed committed a heinous crime!"
"When I learned the inside story, do you know what I want to do?"
Speaking of this, Xu Shilin's eyes flashed murderous intent: "I want to kill you, a crazy monk who doesn't distinguish between black and white!"
"Amitabha……"
Sensing Xu Shilin's fiery murderous intent, Fa Hai remained indifferent, still showing the same insane look: "Sin, sin..."
"But I didn't do that. Even if I'm already the number one scholar in Jinke and I have the grace of the emperor, I only need to ask for an edict to ask the masters of Tianji Department or Longhushan to accept you."
Xu Shilin took a deep breath, suppressed the murderous intent and anger in his heart, and said: "Because when I was studying in the Imperial Academy, I specifically checked many relevant classics, and I also asked the experts from the Tianji Department and Longhu Mountain. Knowing that there are records, it is almost never good for people to fall in love with monsters, but evil results are common, and some even lead to serious troubles."
"Later, I checked your information, Master, and learned about some of the things you have done in the past."
Speaking of this, Xu Shilin paused, then sighed, and said: "So, as the number one scholar in Jinke, no, maybe in the identity of ordinary people, I don't think it's right for you to prevent my parents from falling in love. Incorrect……"
"Amitabha……"
Hearing Xu Shilin's words, Fa Hai was silent for a while, and proclaimed a Buddha's name in a long voice.
"In this matter, who is right and who is wrong, or both are wrong. As a junior, I am not qualified to make a judgment, and I don't want to make a judgment."
"But I can't, it doesn't mean that people in the world can't."
Seeing that Fa Hai fell silent, Xu Shilin took the book and handed it to Fa Hai, saying: "I edited the events of the past into a book and wrote this "Legend of the White Snake", which is now being sung all over the world... ...Ten years, a hundred years, maybe a thousand years later, I think people of later generations will make a conclusion."
"Grandmaster……"
Speaking of this, Xu Shilin was silent for a while, and then said: "As for yourself, if you feel guilty, then find a way to atone for your sins, or prevent similar things from happening. This is the only thing you can do, at least compared to what you are doing now. Crazy is better, isn't it?"
"I believe that even my dead parents would not want Fahai to become what it is now!"
After speaking, Xu Shilin turned and left, leaving only the "Legend of the White Snake" in front of Fa Hai.
"..."
Looking at the back of Xu Shilin leaving, Fa Hai was silent for a long time before slowly picking up the book of The White Snake and flipping through it page by page.
As Fa Hai read the Legend of the White Snake page by page, the events of that year also appeared in his mind one after another, making his expression more solemn and solemn.
Finally, after a long time, this not-too-thick "Legend of the White Snake" was turned to the last page by Fa Hai, and the ending was that after the Jinshan Temple was flooded that day, both Xu Xian and the White Snake died, leaving only one son. The fact that he and Xiaoqing Fahai are alive.
In addition, at the end of this ending, there is a question raised by Xu Shilin.
Humans and demons, which is good and which is evil?
Is there a difference between Buddha and man?
Right and wrong, black and white, old rules and current events, who is more important?
"Amitabha!"
Seeing this last question, Fa Hai fell silent holding "Legend of the White Snake", and then sat by the bank of the West Lake, flipping through "Legend of the White Snake" in his hand over and over again, without asking about worldly affairs.
Finally, after an unknown period of time, Fa Hai closed the "Legend of the White Snake" in his hand, his expression completely recovered, and his face was no longer suffering and confused, but instead wore a smile that seemed to see through the world.
boom!
And as Fa Hai closed the Legend of the White Snake, the whole world became silent, as if time had fallen into a standstill. In the end, the world collapsed and turned into bits of light that merged into the Legend of the White Snake.
The next moment, Fa Hai looked at Huang Chang who appeared not far in front of him, smiled slightly, and said, "Amitabha, thank you brother for saving me!"
"How can we save each other?"
Looking at Fa Hai, who had clear eyes and no more hostility, Huang Chang asked with a smile.
"As my brother said, the poor monk has fallen into a demon barrier. Not only has he been unwilling to repent, but he has also maintained a strong mana, reversed and recklessly obtained, and performed various evil deeds. It was a big mistake."
At this moment, Fa Hai had overcome the demons in his heart, and walked out of the dream, and said gratefully: "If senior brother hadn't enlightened in time, I am afraid that Fa Hai would eventually commit heinous crimes as written in the "Legend of the White Snake"... Thanks to senior brother, Fahai will never forget it!"
"Now that you have enlightened, what should you do next?"
Seeing that Fa Hai had really come to his senses, Huang Chang then asked, "Don't worry about Xu Xian and the others?"
"of course not."
Fahai shook his head and said: "After this incident, the poor monk has deeply felt the impermanence of the world and the uncertainty of human nature. Even the poor monk who has practiced Buddhism for many years will fall into a demon and cannot extricate himself from it until the brother wakes up with magical powers." Enlightenment, let alone two demons and a scholar?"
Speaking of this, Fa Hai paused, and then continued: "But the poor monk will not be as paranoid as before. Individuals have their own fate. If the green snake and white snake really did not do evil, then the poor monk will not go to Meddling in their affairs, as for the relationship between them... It's up to them to decide whether it's a good relationship or a bad relationship."
"What if they did evil?"
Looking at Fa Hai's firm and clear eyes, Huang Chang asked suddenly.
"The poor monk will definitely accept them!"
Fa Hai's eyes became more and more firm, and he said every word.
"Hahahaha, okay, this is what Fahai should look like!"
Hearing Fa Hai's words, Huang Chang burst out laughing.
Buzz buzz!
And amidst Huang Chang's loud laughter, the dream they were in was instantly frozen, and then dissipated into bits of light, allowing them to return to the outside world.
At the same time, the time in the outside world seemed to be frozen, the sky and the earth instantly turned into brilliance and dissipated, and the picture continued to flow. When everyone came back to their senses, they had returned to the Sichuan opera theater building.
Similarly, a good play was babbling on the stage, and the content of the play was the famous Sichuan opera "Legend of the White Snake".
Seeing this scene, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally passed the second hurdle without any risk!
PS: The second largest chapter is here, today it is 9,000 words faster, continue to code words, continue to explode, okay!