The Monk That Wanted To Renounce Asceticism

Just as Salted Fish was stuffing things in, he had long forgotten the lie he had said before. When he heard Red Boy ask, he was clearly stunned.

However, as a wily old fox, Salted Fish could just lie. What could you do about his lying? Hence, Salted Fish said matter-of-factly, “My space can grow. And now, it has grown to this size. Any problem with that?”

Red Boy rolled his eyes. “As if I’ll believe you. Why don’t you blush when you lie?”

Salted Fish rolled his eyes as well. “You expect a salted fish to blush? Do you think you are Buddha?”

Red Boy: “…”

Just as the two of them were bickering, Dog Song suddenly ran out and chuckled. “Jingxin, Jingzhi, don’t be in a rush to leave. I have a guest living at my place. He specializes in collecting all sorts of circuit boards. When I said that you wanted such things, he said that he has a lot of it. He will give however much you want!”

Jingxin’s eyes lit up when he heard that. He smiled and said, “The more, the better.”

Dog Song snapped his fingers. “OK. Come down the mountain tomorrow.”

“Alright!” Red Boy happily agreed before leaving with Salted Fish.

Salted Fish turned his head grumbled with a bitter look, “This Patron Song sucks. It wasn’t easy for us to come down the mountain; yet, he didn’t keep us over for a while longer. We could have some food and drink…”

Red Boy: “…”

“Master, what do you want all these for? Why do you want so many damaged circuit boards?” Red Boy asked out of curiosity.

Salted Fish was by the side, constantly pulling out things as he mumbled. “This is a washing machine’s. This is an electric refrigerator’s. This is a computer’s… Master, what are you going to do with this garbage? By the way, Patron Song said that he has a guest at home with many types of useless circuit boards. He’ll send them over tomorrow.”

Fangzheng smiled as he looked at the electrical circuit boards. “Of course it’s for fun. The more electrical circuits there are, the better. In addition, when you head down next time, see if there are any defunct engines. It doesn’t matter how big they are. As long as there’s something, you can get it for This Penniless Monk.”

Red Boy said, “Master, the neighboring villages definitely have what you want in defunct tractors and motorcycles. But what do you want them for?”

Fangzheng smiled. “Since I’m free, I’ll just make something for fun. Those engines are a little big, but it’s better than nothing. Bring them over and I’ll modify them.”

Red Boy did not think too much about it and nodded.

Although Fangzheng had all sorts of technology in his mind, it was useless without any tools or materials.

Fangzheng was facing such a problem. For example, many of the components needed precision instruments and various machine tools to create more suitable components, but Fangzheng did not have them.

However, this wasn’t a problem for Fangzheng. He didn’t have a machine tool?

It’s alright. He had Red Boy!

No nanometer apparatuses?

It was alright, he had divine powers!

No high temperature fires?

It’s alright. He had Red Boy!

Not enough ice?

It’s alright, he had Salted Fish!

Most importantly, all the trash produced could be thrown to Red Boy. He could vaporize them with his fire. It wouldn’t even emit any poisonous or harmful gases…

As for carbon dioxide? With so much Frost Bamboo around, they became oxygen in a breath.

Therefore, Fangzheng found a spot in the back mountain and began his career as a technical man. At the same time, he enjoyed such a peaceful life.

Meanwhile, the international negotiation between China and other countries had already reached its end. However, America suddenly slammed the table and shouted, “It’s not fair. Why do we have to spend money to buy a finished product while China monopolizes the medical techniques? No way! We need to share the results. Those are stone slabs that fell from the sky. Naturally, everyone should share the rights in it. It should not be owned by a single country!”

As America slammed the table, some countries hesitated and the negotiations returned to square one…

China was displeased as well. It smacked the table and said, “The object was written by Master Fangzheng. Master Fangzheng is a Chinese citizen and has given China permission to develop it. Why can’t we monopolize it? Are you unhappy? Who else is unhappy? I will not sell the finished product to you then. Feel free to do whatever you want!”

The moment America heard that, it became enraged. They went back to discuss it. The serving president, Yamir, posted on Twitter, denouncing: “The actions of China have threatened the interests of America. As President of the United States of America, I have to protect America’s status and interests. If China cannot give a satisfactory answer at the end of the month, I guarantee that China’s new year will not be pleasant.”

The news quickly spread and the whole world was shocked by Yamir’s words.

Even Yamir’s allies were surprised. “You’ve taken a fancy for something that doesn’t belong to you. Just because they aren’t giving it to you means it’s a violation of your interests? You even threaten them? That’s an act that violates the multilateral trade agreements with the WTO. This is an act that breaks the rules of the world. It’s not to be supported.”

That afternoon, the American government posted a notice to correct and clarify: “The message by the President stems from his personal views. It doesn’t represent the government.”

Although the American government had said that, everyone knew that this was just an act for China. The threat had already been issued. As for what it did, it was up to them!

However, they ultimately underestimated the Chinese government. The Chinese government directly replied: “We only accept negotiations, not threats.”

Both sides fell into a cold war and did not speak to each other again.

However, everyone could feel that the silence between the two nations was like a brewing storm. It could engulf the entire world at any moment, and the citizens of the world felt the heaviness…

No matter how big the whirlwind blew, it ultimately didn’t reach Mt. One Finger.

Fangzheng looked at the piece of armor that he had carved and smiled in satisfaction. Then, he placed it to the side. Squirrel held a piece of cloth to burnish it, When the sun shone on it, the jade-like Frost Bamboo armor plate seemed to be a new world of itself.

Fangzheng ignored it as he quietly engraved things that were his childhood dream.

Occasionally, tourists would pass by, hoping to take a look, but they were blocked by Lone Wolf.

Even so, news of Master Fangzheng hiding in the bamboo forest behind the mountain spread. The tourists who had charged straight into One Finger Monastery also began walking towards the bamboo forest.

However, when they arrived at the Frost Bamboo forest and saw the jade-like Frost Bamboo sculptures, they exclaimed in shock.

They couldn’t be blamed. One Finger Monastery had been famous for a long time, and many people had come to One Finger Monastery more than once.

However, One Finger Monastery was too small. With so many people coming, it was difficult to even squeeze in to offer an incense stick and make a wish.

After that, with the villagers organizing them together to leave the mountain in groups, they didn’t have the time to look at the Frost Bamboo forest.

The Frost Bamboo surrounding the monastery and the Heavenly Dragon Pond only allowed people to watch from afar. Although there was luxuriant vegetation, the feeling was different from looking at it up close!

Most importantly, there were too many new tourists!