Yuanmi's face was filled with anguish, as though his entire worldview had collapsed.
To him, the temple was the most sacred place in the world, and the scriptures contained the ultimate truths of heaven and earth.
In reality, the teachings of Buddhism were not wrong; most Buddhist scriptures encouraged goodness and promoted self-awareness.
This was the true essence of cultivation, the highest realm of Buddhism.
However, foolish people troubled themselves, unable to reach enlightenment, which led to the existence of heretical paths.
Gu Wen held no bias against Buddhism; he believed that the teachings themselves were correct, but people could differ.
Cultivation was ultimately a good thing, even dual cultivation could be practiced through skill and effort, though the requirements were quite high.
One needed to reach the realm of celestial beings to self-practice dual cultivation.
Yet, Yuanmi was still just a child, barely into his teenage years; he didn't understand all this and cried pitifully.
Gu Wen saw that there was nothing more to discuss, turned around, and shuffled the cards.
"Now that we have money, let's play again, and let's raise the stakes, a hundred high-grade spirit stones each round."
The Jade Sword Buddha replied, "Little monk has no money."