Chapter 441: Chapter 398, Ksitigarbha Seeks Help
Bai Jin took the Golden Cymbal, looked at it, and said, "It’s only an Acquired Spiritual Treasure, somewhat inferior, but since you are my junior brother! Having this cymbal just to go through the motions, I’ll help you with the loan."
Mile bowed in gratitude and said, "Thank you, senior brother!"
"Wait a moment!"
Shortly after, Bai Jin came back inside, holding an agreement, had Mile sign and seal it, then Mile obtained the Xuanhuang Gold Coin and Merit Coins, sneaking off joyously.
Sitting inside the attic, Bai Jin looked at the loan agreement owed by Mile, a smile on his face, thinking: Just wanting a loan of a large number of Merit Coins with a mere Acquired Spiritual Treasure Golden Cymbal? Am I that foolish? He flicked the loan agreement in front of him, this agreement was a Heavenly Dao Oath, this would make things interesting for Buddhism.
Bai Jin sat by the table with a sardonic smile, Mile, Mahasthamaprapta, Pharmacist, Great Sun Tathagata, none of you can escape!
Cough cough～ Bai Jin suddenly coughed twice, muttering to himself: "No, how can I think of these conspiracies and tricks? It makes me seem like a villain. I’m helping them, it’s for their good! I’m helping them, it’s for their good!" After muttering a few words, he once again assumed an appearance of naivety and honesty.
Two days passed, and Bai Jin in this room met with Medicine Buddha again.
Bai Jin patted the shoulder of Medicine Buddha, emotionally saying: "Within Buddhism, you and I are the most congenial. You’re the one I see the brightest future for. The loan is yours. Work hard on your operations after you go back!
I believe the position of Buddha is destined for you, and under your leadership, the Three Realms will head towards prosperous flourishing."
Medicine Buddha clasped his hands together and bowed, gratefully saying: "Thank you, senior brother, I will definitely live up to your expectations."
Bai Jin clenched his fist and held it in front of him, "Go for it! Although I can’t intervene in the affairs of Buddhism, I will always be your strongest support."
Medicine Buddha nodded firmly, put on his robe that shields from Divine Thought, and strode spiritedly outside, his figure disappearing in a flash.
In the following days, Mahasthamaprapta and Lu Ya also came one after another, getting loans in large amounts of Mystical Coins and Merit Coins and quietly left.
With Bai Jin’s financial support, the already uncompetitive Mile, Pharmacist, Mahasthamaprapta, and Lu Ya revitalized Buddhism once more, using money to pave the way, pulled many of Buddha’s sons to their side within Buddhism where originally Mahayana Buddhism and Small Mahayana Buddhism were polarized; this created tumult at the upper levels with power struggles, and excitement and elation at the middle and lower levels, the standards on the city walls changed rapidly.
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Within the Great Leiyin Temple, Duo Bao Tathagata sat in the main seat, below on the lotus platforms sat Jin Naluo, Ding Guang Huanxi Bodhisattva, among others.
Ding Guang Huanxi Bodhisattva anxiously said, "Buddha, now that many Buddhist disciples have been swayed, what should we do? Should we also gather some coins to consolidate our disciples?"
The Buddha appeared calm, his majestic voice sounded: "Jin Naluo, what do you think?"
Jin Naluo frowned and said, "Master, there is something strange about this! As far as I know, Mile and others shouldn’t have such abundant Merit."
Duo Bao Tathagata said leisurely, "Someone is trying to disturb Buddhism!"
Everyone looked towards Duo Bao Tathagata, waiting for the Buddha to clarify.
Duo Bao Tathagata’s grand voice sounded, "This kind of secret manipulation, stirring up discord and monetarily paving way, I am well acquainted with these tactics; it must involve Bai Jin’s interference."
Ding Guang Huanxi Bodhisattva realized suddenly and exclaimed, "Indeed, it is him, these coins must be from the Heavenly Court."
Numerous Bodhisattva Arhats below also whispered among themselves.
"It’s brother Bai Jin~"
"It’s not Bai Jin anymore, it’s either Bai Jin or Emperor Gouchen."
"Bai Jin has really invested a lot, the amount of Merit must be huge."
"I’ve heard Bai Jin never lacks Merit."
"Damn! Spending a huge amount of Merit to disrupt our Buddhism, his tactics are still the same."
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Duo Bao Tathagata’s grand voice sounded again: "Ding Guang Huanxi Bodhisattva, Ma Yuan Bodhisattva, Virochana Bodhisattva, Fa Jie."
Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy, Ma Yuan Bodhisattva, Virochana Bodhisattva, and Fa Jie Arhat all stood up, pressed their palms together in a salute and respectfully declared: "Buddha!"
"I hereby decree you as Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy, Ma Yuan Venerate King Buddha, Vilu Buddha, and Fa Jie Venerate Buddha, to hold my Buddha Disk and suppress the rebellious followers of Buddhism. You are pardoned from the sin of killing."
The four Buddhas joyously responded: "We honor the Dharma Decree!"
Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy and others immediately led the former Jie Sect Disciples to set out on a campaign, with their first target being Womb of the Earth Bodhisattva.
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In Heavenly Court, Bai Jin was feigning sleep within the Bird’s Nest. Barely opening his eyes, he spotted Gu Liang sneaking around the garden looking for food, her little hand reaching for a dragon fruit.
Bai Jin coughed and leisurely said, "Don’t touch it, it’s not ripe yet."
Gu Liang immediately withdrew her hand and stood saying, "I think it might have worms in it."
"Hehe~ What worm would dare come to the Bird’s Nest?"
"Ksitigarbha requests to see Emperor!" A voice called from outside the Bird’s Nest.
Bai Jin immediately flipped over, got up and wondered, "Ksitigarbha? What brings him here? Could it be he’s out of money again?"
Bai Jin got up and walked outside. Upon exiting the Bird’s Nest, he saw Ksitigarbha standing outside anxiously, his kasaya tattered and his Virochana crown askew. He looked incredibly disheveled.
Bai Jin exclaimed in surprise, "Ksitigarbha, what happened to you?"
Ksitigarbha pressed his palms together in a salute and cried desperately, "Teacher, the Small Mahayana Buddhism lacks martial virtue. Several Daluo Golden Immortals attacked me all at once!"
Bai Jin quickly gestured and said, "Come inside and talk!"
Bai Jin ushered Ksitigarbha into the Bird’s Nest and they sat down in the hall, with Ksitigarbha recounting the whole incident.
Ksitigarbha angrily said, "We of Buddhism resolve disputes through moral influence and philosophical debate. Small Mahayana Buddhism, devoid of virtue, saw many Buddha saluting me and seized the moment to strike fiercely."
Bai Jin was also surprised and said, "How could this be?" The surprise was genuine, as if pondering when had his senior brother become so decisive, overturning the table and using force to prevail. Wasn’t he usually gentle?
Bai Jin seemed to forget his own identity. After all, he was the beloved pearl of Tongtian, a prized possession. Duo Bao Tathagata might think about overturning the table, but he wouldn’t dare!
Ksitigarbha stood up, bowed, and sadly said, "Please help me, teacher!"
Bai Jin slightly shook his head and said, "It’s not that I don’t want to help you, but as an outsider, I really can’t intervene in Western Buddhism matters."
Ksitigarbha stood up helplessly, clenched his fists, cursing Duo Bao Tathagata under his breath.
Bai Jin suddenly slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "I’ve got it!"
He turned and called out to the outside: "Gu Liang, come here for a moment."
Gu Liang bounced in from outside, grinning and said, "Senior brother, what do you need me for?" Her lips were red, obviously having just stolen some fruit.
Bai Jin smiled warmly and asked, "Junior sister, can we open the third level of the Mortal World Bank now?"
"The third level?" Gu Liang looked puzzled.
"Cough cough~ I mean the rental business I planned."
Gu Liang suddenly realized and said, "Oh, senior brother, that one!"
Bai Jin smiled and asked, "Right! Is it ready?"
Gu Liang immediately shook her head and said, "Not yet!"
Bai Jin was momentarily at a loss.