Dawn broke in the early morning.
Hayato checked out and left, taking the subway back to Yakushi Temple.
Just as he returned to the Temple, Hayato was stunned by the scene before him.
Yakushi Temple's location was relatively remote. Apart from a few surrounding villages and towns, there were hardly many visitors.
Before, when the deeds of his exorcism spread, he at least gained a bit of meager fame.
Occasionally, believers from other places would come to worship, and the number of people seeking him for Buddhist rituals gradually increased.
However, the popularity was still not considered very high.
Having a dozen or so visitors every day was considered good.
But now, dozens of visitors were gathered at the entrance of the Temple, coming and going.
"Could it be that my exorcism deeds have spread again?"
Hayato recalled in his mind. Recently, besides killing that beastly family of Aoi Hai, it seemed he hadn't done anything major.
Eight-Foot Lady was one, but that was in a deserted corner, secretly subduing Eight-Foot Lady.
And by the way, he instilled some Buddha Law to enlighten her.
Such a thing, besides the little boy who was almost killed and his mother, should be known by no one else.
As for Watanabe Mieko, this television Evil Spirit.
She was only just subdued yesterday, so it was even more impossible for anyone to know.
So, why did the number of visitors to the Temple suddenly multiply several times?
Hayato walked into the Temple in confusion.
He saw the believers queuing up one after another, bowing in front of the Mountain Gate, and passing under the Mountain Gate to enter the Temple.
In Japan, whether worshipping at a shrine or a Temple, there is a fixed process and set of rules.
Bow when passing the Mountain Gate.
Some Temples also have 'hand-washing areas' similar to those in shrines.
Passing through the Mountain Gate is equivalent to entering the realm of the gods, so one must purify one's body and mind before worshipping the gods.
However, the normal process of purifying the body and mind is very time-consuming, and people who come to worship generally don't do such a professional purification, so hand-washing areas are set up.
Perform a simple and quick purification of body and mind before worshipping.
The specific process is generally: hold the ladle in your right hand, scoop water, and wash your left hand.
Switch the ladle to your left hand and wash your right hand.
Hold the ladle in your right hand, pour water into your left palm, and rinse your mouth with the water in your left palm.
Of course, you cannot put the water directly from the ladle into your mouth to rinse or drink.
Finally, hold the ladle upright and use the remaining water to clean the handle.
You can only scoop water once during the entire process.
When entering the main hall to worship, bow in front of the offertory box or incense burner.
After offering incense or candles, put in the offering money, clasp your hands in prayer, and exit after bowing.
When worshipping at a shrine, there is generally a homophone saying like throwing in 5 yens.
However, there are no such rules in Temples; the amount to throw is arbitrary.
Most Temples in Japan also have fortune-telling slips. For example, Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Japan attracts many tourists because its fortune-telling slips are particularly effective.
Besides this, there are some additional expenses and income.
For example, the sale of Ema (votive tablets), Shuin (seal stamps), and Omamori (charms).
Shuin is a certificate of worship granted by Japanese shrines and Temples.
Almost all Japanese Temples and shrines offer the service of writing Shuin.
Many people who like collecting Shuin even travel specifically to Temples across Japan for this purpose.
Of course, this stuff isn't free.
Writing one casually costs three hundred yens, and the price for folding-style Shuin can even double.
After deducting costs, it's a huge profit.
As for Omamori, to put it simply, they are amulets blessed by worshipping the gods.
There are many types of Omamori, but the ones purchased by believers who come to worship at Yakushi Temple are basically Omamori for safety, curing disasters and illnesses, and so on.
Carrying them close to the body can ward off evil and cure illnesses.
And an Omamori is valid for one year.
Hayato didn't know if this stuff was useful, but anyway, the Omamori sold at Yakushi Temple were all bought by him wholesale.
The cost is one hundred yens. Put them in front of the buddha for a night, and the resale price will at least double or triple.
Ema are votive tablets. There are two types of Ema: large Ema and small Ema.
Large Ema are similar to plaques and are relatively rare.
What is generally referred to are the small Ema commonly used by the public.
Write your wish on a wooden tablet about 15 centimeters long and 10 centimeters high, offer it before the gods, and pray for divine protection.
After walking around the Temple, except when washing hands upon entering.
Everything costs money.
That's why everyone says monks are high-income earners, because running a Temple is indeed profitable.
Of course, this refers to famous Temples.
For ordinary Temples that are not well-known, their income is not enough to cover the Temple's expenses.
"What realistic statues!"
"Yeah, they look like they are alive and watching us."
"Their eyes are so scary!"
A series of exclamations came, and Hayato saw several young believers standing in front of the Mountain Gate.
They were looking at both sides of the Mountain Gate with curiosity.
On the stone wall, there were the two Guardian Vajras, Hum and Ha Generals.
Their upper bodies were bare, their physiques were strong, and they held weapons.
Their expressions were majestic, glaring at the mortal world.
The two Vajras were so lifelike, as if they would walk out of the stone wall in the next second.
Hayato was used to it.
After all, this Mountain Gate had been strengthened by him once, which was equivalent to a powerful magic tool.
The Mountain Gate protects the Buddha Temple, turning the entire Yakushi Temple into a pure land.
And these two Vajra who protect the Buddha Law have long since developed spirituality.
Ordinary believers passing through the Mountain Gate would at most feel that these two stone carvings are too realistic.
They would be questioned by the Vajra and develop a sense of awe.
Not only are they harmless, but they will also be purified of evil spirits and Yin energy by the demon-subduing power of these two Guardian Vajras.
If someone with ill intentions passes through the Mountain Gate.
What awaits them is the wrath of the Vajra, punishing their minds.
"Ah!"
Just as Hayato was thinking this, a terrified scream suddenly came from his ear.
In the crowd, a thin man who looked sneaky seemed to have seen something extremely terrifying.
He sat on the ground with a thud.
Looking at the strange eyes around him, the man pointed at the two Guardian Vajras, his fingers trembling.
"Monster!"
"Didn't you see these two things move!"
The surrounding worshipers immediately looked contemptuous upon hearing this.
This guy must be hallucinating. There are just two ordinary stone carvings on the stone wall.
If they could really move, unless the Buddha had appeared.
Seeing that the people around him didn't believe him at all and treated him like a fool.
The man with ulterior motives left dejectedly.
He just saw that this Temple had a lot of incense, and wanted to see if he could get some benefits, but he encountered such a strange thing.
It's like seeing a ghost!
Hayato glanced at the man indifferently.
Besides Evil Spirits, nine out of ten people who are scared like this by Guardian Vajras are not good people.
However, he was too lazy to bother.
The more famous Yakushi Temple becomes, the more such people there will be.
Hayato walked into the main hall and watched the crowd who came to worship the Buddha one after another until the crowd became sparse at noon.
In just half a day, at least nearly a hundred people entered Yakushi Temple to worship.
You know, usually there are not so many people in a week.
Hayato was thinking when he suddenly felt a familiar aura approaching behind him.
"Why didn't you come back last night."
Tanaka Saya stood with her hands on her hips, looking at Hayato with a questioning expression.
Behind her was a kimono loli who looked like a punching bag.
Seeing Suzuki Miyuki, Hayato was slightly stunned.
He suddenly seemed to understand why there were so many worshipers in the Temple today.
Zashiki Warashi is a Yokai that can bring good fortune. She now lives in Yakushi Temple, and the good fortune on her naturally blesses Yakushi Temple.
No wonder there are so many believers today.
Hayato glanced at the radiance on Suzuki Miyuki's body and felt relieved when he saw that there was no loss.
It seems that with the scale of Yakushi Temple, just maintaining this level of good fortune will not excessively consume Suzuki Miyuki's power.
Or rather, this level of good fortune is just the power that Suzuki Miyuki, as a Zashiki Warashi, inadvertently emits.
The power inadvertently emitted has such a terrifying effect.
No wonder so many large consortiums want to imprison Zashiki Warashi to improve their own good fortune.
After all, one Zashiki Warashi is enough to make a large enterprise advance by leaps and bounds in the next few years.
Unfortunately, the number of such Yokai is too small.
In the entire Japan, the number of Zashiki Warashi is estimated to be no more than ten.
People who have the ability to catch Zashiki Warashi will not give this opportunity to change their destiny to others.
"Well done, I'll give you extra food tonight."
Hayato reached out and touched Suzuki Miyuki's head.
Suzuki Miyuki, who was still a little timid, suddenly her eyes lit up when she heard this.
She couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva, and an expectant expression appeared in her eyes.
For a moment, she didn't seem so afraid of Hayato anymore.
"Hey, hey, hey! I'm angry!"
Tanaka Saya, who had been ignored from beginning to end, was a little annoyed when she saw that Hayato didn't even intend to pay attention to her.
Hayato looked at this Woman who was increasingly unclear about her position.
Since the resentment was eliminated, it was as if the seal on this guy had been opened.
He didn't realize the tsundere and strong possessiveness before.
Compared to this tsundere young lady type of personality, he still prefers the cold and mature older sister type.
"It seems I haven't cultivated today."
Hayato's self-talk directly made Tanaka Saya blush to her neck.
"Who, who wants to cultivate with you!"
Tanaka Saya, whose tone was a little stuttering, had an unspeakably erratic look in her eyes.
She knew exactly what Hayato meant by cultivation.
But no one would do such a thing all day long.
She had just been forcibly indoctrinated with Buddha Law last night, and she still felt that the pure Buddhist principles had not been absorbed and digested.
Her whole stomach was still warm.
If it happened again, she couldn't stand it.
"I still have something to do..."
Looking at Tanaka Saya, who was quietly backing away and wanted to escape, Hayato calmly threw out the prayer beads.
"Can you leave?"
The prayer beads flew out and directly tied up Tanaka Saya, who wanted to escape.
Hayato got up and walked to the side room.
Tanaka Saya, who was struggling in a panic, was tied by the prayer beads and hung in the air, and followed in.
Entering the side room, Hayato slowly took off his Robes and sat cross-legged on the ground.
Tanaka Saya glanced at the strong body with a flushed face and couldn't help but lightly spat.
I have to say, although this bastard Monk's desires are a bit too strong, his figure is quite good.
He is also good-looking and pleasing to her eyes.
But what kind of proper Monk plays with Female Ghosts all day long?
Even if it's at night, it's still daytime 0...
"You know what to do, right?"
Hayato held his hands in a lotus position, placed them on both sides of his knees, and glanced at Tanaka Saya, who looked uncomfortable.
After training for so long, this guy can be considered to have reached the introductory level of Happy Zen.
She knows what to do without him doing anything.
Sometimes, Women can't be spoiled too much. If they are not disciplined often, they will completely forget their place.
The same goes for Female Ghosts.
"Let go of me first."
Tanaka Saya rolled her eyes, and her resentful tone was like acting coquettishly.
Hayato retrieved the prayer beads, scattering them around to form a Buddha light barrier.
Seeing that she couldn't escape this ordeal, Tanaka Saya let out a weak wail and reluctantly shuffled over to Hayato.
She wondered if she owed this guy something in her past life.
That's why she was being punished like this in this life.
She felt like her current role was just a tool specifically for him to vent his Buddha Law.
"You Monk got off cheap."
Tanaka Saya bit her lip, slowly sat down opposite Hayato, and couldn't help but tremble and tense up the moment she sat.
Her legs were like two white pythons, tightly coiled around Hayato's waist.
"I told you to come here to cultivate Buddha Law, not to be a decoration."
Hayato felt the thighs that could squeeze a person to death and couldn't help but frown, scolding her in a low voice.
Hearing this, Tanaka Saya couldn't help but roll her eyes, her hazy gaze unable to hide her shyness.
This bastard, getting the benefit and still acting innocent.
Gritting her teeth in anger, she bit directly onto Hayato's shoulder.
Hiss!
Again!
Hayato sucked in a breath, grimacing. Why did this Woman always bite him when they were exchanging Buddha Law?
Was she a dog?
Feeling vengeful, he immediately accelerated the Buddha Law exchange.
He just wanted to make sure this Woman couldn't understand what he was saying.
"Ah, I don't understand, I really don't understand!"
Tanaka Saya raised her neck in pain, her whole body trembling as she leaned back. Thankfully, Hayato put a hand on her waist, preventing her from falling.
With this level of Buddha Law cultivation, she dared to debate scripture with him?
Nonsense!
Hayato sneered, looking at Tanaka Saya, who was overly sensitive to the Buddha Law, without any pity.
His only thought was to impart all the Buddha Law.
After an unknown amount of time, the sound of Buddha Law discussion in the room abruptly stopped.
Tanaka Saya lay on the ground, her face blank, feeling as if her mind was filled with Buddha Law scriptures, but her capacity was limited.
She simply couldn't accept so much profound Buddha Law.
She was powerless to stop the Buddha Law from flowing out of her.
She couldn't learn it, she simply couldn't learn it.
"Useless!"
Hayato glanced down at her from above.
His dismissive gaze made Tanaka Saya feel ashamed. She wanted to refute him but couldn't find a reason.
After all, if she couldn't even withstand elementary Buddha Law, how could she be worthy of listening to this Mahayana Buddhism?
"With your level of Buddha Law cultivation, when can you become a Buddha?"
"It's because of this that you make no progress on the path to becoming a Buddha."
"From now on, This humble monk will impart Buddha Law to you every day, once a day, until you comprehend the true meaning of Buddha Law."
Hayato turned and left, leaving behind Tanaka Saya, who was trembling all over, her eyes filled with an unreadable mix of fear and despair.
Once a day Buddha Law impartation, how could she endure it?
No, who could endure this?
She was an Evil Spirit, not a fire extinguisher.
Occasionally using her to vent some fire was acceptable, but using her for Buddha Law exchange every day was practically murdering an Evil Spirit.
"No, I need to find something to share the burden."
Feeling the hot Buddha Law within her body, Tanaka Saya was still shaken.
This guy cultivated authentic Buddhism secret techniques. His flesh and blood, nourished by magical power, had long been tinged with a hint of Buddhist nature.
This kind of thing was both a tonic and a potent poison to Yin spirits.
Occasionally refining it was beneficial and harmless, strengthening oneself.
But, too much is as bad as too little, and things turn into their opposite when they reach an extreme.
If she were constantly nourished by this vigorous essence blood, she felt she would die from it sooner or later.
Feeling the surging Buddha Law, Tanaka Saya's face immediately turned red.
Fortunately, she was an Evil Spirit now, otherwise, if the Buddha Law overflowed like this, she would definitely need to take some measures.
"Using me and then discarding me, what does this guy take me for?"
Muttering softly, Tanaka Saya pondered how she could escape the Buddha's grasp.
She couldn't escape, after all, her only value now was to be a physical Bodhisattva, bestowing herself upon this Monk for him to cultivate Buddha Law.
If she didn't even have this value, what was her purpose in existing?
At that time, she would definitely be marginalized by this Monk.
Although she didn't want to admit it, she didn't want to be ignored by Hayato like that.
She often provoked Hayato, wasn't it just to get this guy's attention?
But, for the sake of her own life, she had to at least reduce the frequency of cultivating Buddha Law.
Once a day Buddha Law exchange, although difficult to bear, she could barely cope.
But in reality, based on her understanding of Hayato, this 'once' was just the starting point.
When this guy was in the mood, pumping her with Buddha Law two or three times was routine.
Who could withstand that?
"I wonder what he ate growing up, how could his needs be so great."
Tanaka Saya's eyes were resentful. Even if she wanted to reduce the frequency of Buddha Law exchange, this guy probably wouldn't agree.