Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

Chapter 675: Chapter 673: Great Mage Power [First Update]

In the car, seeing Lu Xiaobu lost in thought, Lu Hongbin and Lu Wenhuo also fell silent.

After two years of being together, they understood that their younger brother was usually cheerful just like before.

However, once he fell into contemplation, it would inevitably lead to earth-shattering actions.

Lu Xiaobu thought for a while, and gradually, a smile reappeared on his face.

Why think so much?

When the enemy approaches, meet them head-on; if things at home are alright, even if everything else is lost, one could just start over!

”Xiaobu, if it’s urgent, should we return to the company first?”

Lu Hongbin asked worriedly.

After all, the opponent is not someone ordinary like Zhao Liu, but Lin Feng, the lion!

When Lin Feng turns a blind eye and intentionally feeds you well, you can still act proudly.

But once he decides to make you his dinner, how many people in the world could escape?!

”It’s fine, given Lin Feng’s character, he must have made moves in secret already, returning now is useless, the plan remains unchanged, let’s go see our dad!”

Lu Xiaobu said with a smile, waving his hand.

”Alright, we’ll listen to you.”

Lu Hongbin nodded. In this matter, they couldn’t offer any help.

Not because they lacked the ability, but because the opponent was Lin Feng!

Rashly helping would only serve to anger Lin Feng and bring no benefits!

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After such an incident, the atmosphere in the car was obviously not as light as before.

Lu Hongbin drove all the way and arrived at a temple not far from Shimen.

The temple didn’t look very large and the incense wasn’t very strong, with only a few people occasionally entering and exiting.

However, those few people convinced Lu Xiaobu that this place was extraordinary.

Because those people were clearly either rich or dignified.

”See! This place may not look big, but the people who come are not simple!”

Lu Hongbin noticed Lu Xiaobu’s gaze and explained with a smile, ”Our dad took a long time to find this place.”

”My curiosity has really been piqued.”

Lu Xiaobu touched his chin and laughed.

The three brothers then walked towards the temple.

Upon entering, the lingering Buddhist chants inexplicably soothed their moods.

”Let’s go, at this time, our dad should be meditating with Abbot Xu Yun,” Lu Hongbin said with a smile.

He was quite familiar with this place; many monks greeted him when they saw him.

All the procedural greetings and protocols were naturally handled by Lu Hongbin, while Lu Xiaobu just followed behind, learning and observing.

When they reached the spot, the monks at the entrance stopped them, ”Three benefactors, the abbot is meditating; please wait a moment.”

”I understand the rules.”

Lu Hongbin quickly responded, then led Lu Wenhuo and Lu Xiaobu to the side to wait: ”Let’s wait a bit longer, it should be soon.”

Lu Xiaobu casually looked around when suddenly a tree caught his eye—a tall gingko tree.

”Shouldn’t there be a Bodhi Tree in the temple?” Curious and with nothing better to do without his phone, Lu Xiaobu casually asked, ”Why is there a gingko tree?”

”Even if the Bodhi Tree is a symbol of Buddhism, you can’t expect them to defy natural laws!” Lu Wenhuo rolled his eyes and explained, ”Bodhi trees can’t survive in our northern climate, so most temples here use the gingko tree as a substitute, therefore it’s also known as the Bodhi Tree of the Heavenly Dynasty!”

”Oh,” Lu Xiaobu nodded in understanding.

Then, he laughed.

Because, he was reminded of a poem.

After that subtle entry, although adjustments were made, the fleeting thought pattern was controlled, but occasionally he couldn’t help but associate some things.

Due to that poem, which was also about Buddhism, Lu Xiaobu had no reservations and recited: ”The Bodhi has no tree; the mirror has no stand; originally there’s nothing, so where can the dust alight?”

He said this poem without much thought, just idly trying to show some elegance!

But then!

No sooner had he finished speaking than he heard an urgent voice: ”Which Mage is here?”

Accompanying the voice was a large Monk running out from the temple behind Lu Xiaobu and his group, his face bearing a look of yearning.

”Abbott?”

The monk who had stopped Lu Xiaobu and his group was taken aback.

No, the Abbott was serious about meditation and would never come out before the designated time.

What happened today?

Not only did he come out, but he also lost his usual composure?!

”Master Xu Yun, why did you come out?”

When Lu Hongbin saw the large Monk, he hurriedly paid respects and asked.

”Oh, it’s Donor Hongbin!”

Master Xu Yun noticed his own gaffe, quickly adjusted himself, and greeted properly.

However, his eyes still couldn’t help searching around.

”Master Abbott, what’s the matter?”

Lu’s father also came over and asked curiously.

He had known the Abbott for many years, but it was the first time he saw the Abbott like this.

”Ah, just now I felt as if I heard a profound Zen mystery that suddenly enlightened me, so I immediately ran out, but unfortunately, I still missed the opportunity.” Master Xu Yun spoke with deep disappointment: ”It seems, it’s not meant to be.”

Hearing Master Xu Yun’s words, Lu Hongbin finally understood.

Lu Xiaobu and Lu Wenhuo exchanged a glance and shrugged, also feeling helpless.

The conversations of Buddhist folks were sometimes really vague and confusing.

At that moment, Lu Xiaobu hadn’t thought about the world-renowned poem at all.

He felt that this world surely wouldn’t be devoid of it!

”Master Abbott, don’t force it; you always say when the fate arrives, everything will naturally fall into place,” Lu’s father comforted.

”Ah, I was attached to appearances! Amitabha!” Abbott recited a Buddhist chant but still looked utterly dejected.

At this time, Lu’s father finally turned his attention to the three Lu brothers, particularly Lu Xiaobu, and happily asked, ”How did you guys get here?”

”Xiaobu went out with us yesterday! We just took the opportunity to visit you!”

Lu Hongbin said proudly.

”Very good, very good.”

Lu’s father smiled happily.

He knew that Lu Hongbin couldn’t possibly command Lu Xiaobu; this definitely had to be Xiaobu’s voluntary request.

That was fantastic.

”Dad.” Lu Wenhuo called respectfully.

”Dad, what insights have you gained here?”

Lu Xiaobu, however, chuckled mischievously and asked.

”Go on, within the Buddhist temple, no nonsense!”

Lu’s father quickly interrupted Lu Xiaobu, knowing that if he wasn’t careful, Lu Xiaobu might start speaking irreverently here!

”Alright.”

Lu Xiaobu shrugged.

At this moment, none of their family noticed the Abbott’s eyes suddenly lit up!