"Amitabha Buddha."
Xu Lei said, "So long as you are in need, Benefactress, this humble monk will naturally oblige."
Half an hour later.
Inside the Almsgiving Room of Anchan Temple.
Xu Lei and Liang Fangying were embracing.
"You want to have another child now. Can your body handle it?"
Xu Lei asked, "Have you properly recovered?"
"It’s alright."
Liang Fangying said, "Fortunately, everything at ho has been going smoothly these past few years.
I’ve been living a comfortable and pampered life, so my body is still in good shape.
Just perform your Charitable Giving for .
I might not be able to co and ask for Charitable Giving often.
We can just let nature take its course.
If a child cos of it, I’ll have another.
If not, then I’ll just seek the carnal pleasure of your Charitable Giving."
"Amitabha Buddha."
Xu Lei murmured, "Then it shall be as you wish, Benefactress."
"Amitabha Buddha."
Liang Fangying also cried out softly, "Little Divine Monk, what happened to that Spirit Monster from the other day?"
「The next day.」
Liang Fangying didn’t co back for Charitable Giving.
But Zhao Xiaocha did.
"Little Divine Monk, Xiaocha missed you."
Zhao Xiaocha said with a playful pout, "I only just learned from Sister Fangying that you’re at Anchan Temple now."
"Amitabha Buddha."
Xu Lei said, "It was a sudden transfer within the temple. This humble monk was caught off guard. Please forgive , Benefactress."
"Of course Xiaocha wouldn’t dare bla the Divine Monk."
Zhao Xiaocha said, "After all, you can even handle a Spirit Monster.
But, Divine Monk, you’ll have to make it up to .
With plenty of your Charitable Giving.
Just like before."
"Amitabha Buddha."
Xu Lei nodded. "Follow , Benefactress."
A few minutes later.
The two of them closed the small door to the Almsgiving Room.
Zhao Xiaocha imdiately wrapped her arms around Xu Lei from behind.
She was much more forward than Liang Fangying.
But Xu Lei could understand.
After all, Zhao Xiaocha’s family situation was what it was.
’And she’s actually a person with a strong moral compass.’
’She probably hasn’t been intimate with any other n during this ti.’
’Seeing again now must feel like sweet rain after a long drought.’
Another few minutes later.
"Amitabha Buddha," Xu Lei growled, beginning his ritorious Charitable Giving to Zhao Xiaocha.
"Amitabha Buddha," Zhao Xiaocha also murmured. "In my next life, I still want to be a disciple of the Buddhist Sect."
「Three days later.」
In those three days, neither Zhao Xiaocha nor Liang Fangying ca back for Charitable Giving.
After all, they both had plenty of matters to attend to at ho.
And although Xu Lei was in charge of Anchan Temple’s Bu Zhong Hall, the temple wasn’t particularly famous for helping people conceive. Coupled with its average number of visitors, even though one or two people would occasionally co seeking a child, none were suitable candidates for Xu Lei’s Charitable Giving.
One day.
Wei Qingning and Zhang Xiaomai ca to see Xu Lei.
Of course, both of them were pregnant now.
They didn’t ask for Charitable Giving like Liang Fangying and Zhao Xiaocha had.
They just spent the afternoon with Xu Lei, strolling around the temple grounds and chatting.
「Ten days later.」
Liang Fangying and Zhao Xiaocha finally returned to the temple.
They did not co together.
But they ran into each other there.
"Sister, are you also here to see the Little Divine Monk?"
"Sister, are you also here to see the Little Divine Monk?"
They spoke at the sa ti. As their eyes t, they both froze, a silent understanding passing between them.
"Amitabha Buddha."
Just then, Xu Lei erged from behind a Buddha statue.
’This is awkward.’ Of course, he only felt the awkwardness inwardly.
As a Divine Monk, his expression remained calm. "Greetings, Benefactresses."
"Little Divine Monk."
Liang Fangying said, "I found so free ti today, so I’ve co to ask for your blessing again."
"Little Divine Monk."
Zhao Xiaocha said, "I’ve co for your Charitable Giving again."
"Amitabha Buddha."
Xu Lei chanted the Buddha’s na. "What a coincidence for you both to arrive at the sa ti. This is a eting of karmic destiny, the will of the heavens. You two are fated to et."
Of course, though he appeared calm on the surface, Xu Lei felt troubled.
’After all, I’ve known them for nearly twenty years.’
’I know they are only willing to accept Charitable Giving from .’
’But who to help first is certainly a problem.’
"Um, Little Divine Monk, what if I wanted my son to marry Xiaocha’s daughter?"
Just then, before Xu Lei could say more, Liang Fangying took the initiative and asked, "Do you think that would be appropriate? I felt an instant connection with Xiaocha, as if we were old friends!
Our two families have gotten along very well over the years.
We’re thinking of joining our families by marriage."
Although Zhao Xiaocha wasn’t exceptionally clever, her slender fra trembled at the suggestion.
"Amitabha Buddha."
Upon hearing this, Xu Lei held up his hand and counted on his fingers. "Benefactresses," he said, "after this humble monk’s calculations, I’ve determined you both share a strong karmic bond with the Buddha.
Your families can associate with one another, cooperate in business, and offer mutual support.
However, your children cannot be joined in marriage.
Absolutely not!
Otherwise, I fear it will result in great sin."
"I understand."
Liang Fangying said, "In that case, Xiaocha, it seems our children are not fated to be married."
"Amitabha Buddha."
Zhao Xiaocha also said, "I will heed the Little Divine Monk’s words."
「A month later.」
Neither Liang Fangying nor Zhao Xiaocha had returned to Anchan Temple.
They had both recently discovered they were pregnant again.
However, on this particular day...
Aunt Hu arrived at Anchan Temple.
She wasn’t there to ask for a child, of course.
"Divine Monk Wu Tan!"
She said anxiously, "There’s an urgent matter at the manor! The Young Miss wants you to co down the mountain tonight to discuss it."
"What matter?"
Xu Lei asked, puzzled, "Why do you look so worried?"
"The old Patriarch arranged a childhood betrothal for the Young Miss—no, the Young Master."
Aunt Hu said helplessly, "But many years ago, the tis were chaotic, and that family moved far away.
Who would have thought that two days ago, a descendant of that family would show up?
They even brought the marriage contract signed by the old master himself.
That family did a great service for the Wei Family back in the day.
Now it seems... we have no choice but to go through with the marriage.
Otherwise, it will be terrible for the Wei Family’s reputation."
"What?"
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