He is still too young.
Blame not the circumstance, but fear the man himself.
Their relationship with Xu Qing could be a double-edged sword.
Being too close might not actually be a beneficial thing.
But on closer contemplation, perhaps it was the older monk who wanted them to not be too close with Xu Qing, to prevent Xu Qing from becoming his anchor, helping him to prematurely rise in rank?
Perhaps he is overthinking it; surely his master isn't that scheming.
Sigh, thinking of Elder Yan Zhi, who is currently picking manure in the vegetable garden, Fayue feels an unavoidable compulsion to think.
Forget it, so what if he's not the head monk.
Maitreya Buddha has been the Future Buddha for countless eons, and he is still in position!
"Amitabha." Fayue chants the Buddha's name, quelling his thoughts of ascent.
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