150 How Longwinded

Hong Jin sighed, "If (Zhou) Yu were to be born, why must (Zhuge) Liang exist as well…" Hong Jin stroked the young monk's head, "Yi Xing, it seems like I will not be able to fulfill my promise towards you. It's my fault as your master…"

"Master, don't say that. Karma can be created and destroyed according to fate. Once there's no fate, no amount of planning would be of use. I can understand the circumstances," said the young monk, Yi Xing.

Hong Jin felt a lot better but still sighed, "After the Spring Welcoming Blessing Dharma Assembly, there will be a Buddhist Dharma exchange held internally. Every year, one person would be chosen among the promising monks deliver a sermon on the scriptures. Ignoring the fact that you would gain additional guidance from Zen Master Baiyun and the other Venerables, more importantly, the monastery will increase a rise in reputation if you do a good job by showing high levels of insight, winning the acknowledgment from everyone."