From Nun to Real Heiress: Expert at Turning the Tables

Chapter 1438: 657 Fate of the Buddhist Woman_6 Chapter 1438: 657 Fate of the Buddhist Woman_6 Master Parr faced Master Kurong on the stage with folded hands and said with a smile, “As a disciple of Master Mercer, you have been entrusted with the secret for generations, and you should know whether what I have said is true or false.”

Master Kurong lightly smiled and said, “It isn’t that we intentionally concealed it, but with such uncertainty regarding the arrival of the Buddhist Woman, there are likely to lead to unnecessary conjectures.”

“So, it’s true that the Buddhist Woman has been reincarnated?”

The audience was abuzz with discussion.

Master John stood up and said, “Master Parr, where did you hear this?

Are you trying to stir up trouble in such an occasion?”

“You are quite harsh to me, Master John.

I’m just trying to inform everyone of the truth to prevent them from being kept in the dark.

In the event that a counterfeit Buddhist Woman is presented in the future, it would be difficult for people to discern.”

“Your audacity is beyond belief.

Imposing the thoughts of a petty trickster onto an upright person, how unbecoming of a practitioner.”

“Master John, it is not wise to label me.

With the auspicious signs today, it’s certainly the reincarnation of the Buddhist Woman.

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Master Kurong just mentioned that the Buddha is from the South.

The South…”

Master Parr looked towards the South, pointing to the young girl beside Madam Aria, “Isn’t it her?”

All eyes fell on Charlotte Aria at once, who felt a rush of anxiety with their intense gazes.

She felt like a dangerous creature in front of them.

Charlotte Aria had always been the focus wherever she went, but even at the pinnacle of her triumphs, she had never been this anxious.

Was Anton Cook also watching her?

Remembering Charmaine Dankworth’s instructions, Charlotte Aria straightened her back and held a serene smile to face the gazes from all sides.

And yet…

“Grandmother, you’re gripping me too hard.” Charlotte Aria whispered.

However, Madam Aria had no mind for such things.

She looked around blankly, searching for Master Kurong’s direction.

How could it possibly be, how could Charlotte Aria be the Buddhist Woman?

Master Parr was correct.

It had been a secret within the Yue Dynasty for 300 years that the Buddhist Woman would be reborn within the descendants of The Daniellas.

But it couldn’t be Charlotte Aria; there wasn’t a trace of The Daniellas’ blood in her.

Madam Aria felt astutely that this could be a massive conspiracy.

Poor Charlotte Aria, she must not be exploited.

“Charlotte Aria could never be the Buddhist Woman.

The monk has got the wrong person,” Madam Aria stated decisively.

Charlotte Aria turned to look at Madam Aria, bewildered…Why was her grandmother so resolute?

Being the family of the reincarnated Buddhist Woman was an enormous honor; why would her grandmother reject it?

Did she really not consider Charlotte Aria as her true granddaughter?

“Madam Aria, let’s not deny this so hastily.

We should also consider what Miss Aria thinks.

Miss Aria, what do you say?”

Charlotte Aria broke out of Madam Aria’s grip and hastily stood up, “Master, while I do not fully understand your notion of the Buddhist Woman, I have been following my grandmother’s footsteps since childhood, doing good and spreading the Buddhist teachings.

I will strive further for spiritual self-improvement.

While I might not be able to save all beings as the Buddhist Woman would, I will nonetheless take her as my role model.”

Her speech was unhurried and her demeanor was elegant, inducing admiration from others.

Master Parr laughed, “Who would now have any doubts that Miss Aria is the incarnated Buddhist Woman?”

Master John watched the scene unfold and found it laughable.

Just as he was about to refute the claims, he caught Master Kurong’s gaze and reluctantly refrained, though he was filled with displeasure.

Why was Master Kurong not allowing him to unveil the other party’s deceitful disguise?

The true Buddhist Woman was clearly…

Master Kurong only said one sentence afterwards, “In three years’ time, the Buddhist Woman shall emerge.”

The religious gathering then dispersed.

Charlotte Aria pondered Master Kurong’s words.

Did he mean she had to wait for another three years?

That period seemed a bit too uncertain.

However, Charlotte Aria was unquestionably the famous person of the day.

Being rumored as the reincarnated Buddhist Woman, she would not be taken lightly in the future.

It could be said that Charlotte Aria had done well today.

Just as she was about to greet Anton Cook, she saw him leaving in haste towards the backyard with Cello Cook.

Madam Aria pulled Charlotte Aria along, “Charlotte, come with me to see Master Kurong.”

Fearing Master Kurong would expose her, Charlotte made an excuse about stomach pain to escape.

Honestly, she was not certain if Master Kurong knew who the true Buddhist Woman was.

His attitude today was ambiguous.

If Charmaine Dankworth had bribed him too…

Now, the novice monks in the temple showed great respect towards her, even more than they showed to Master Kurong.

This made Charlotte feel a sense of secret vanity.

She thought, it would be best if Aubree Groove never returns.

If she disappears without a trace abroad, even better.

Her eyes gradually grew clouded.

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Inside the Zen room, Cello Cook met Master Kurong.

After explaining the situation, Cello introduced Eliza Williams who stood at his side.

“Master, this is my younger brother, Eliza Williams.

It was Master Kuye who helped him defy fate in the past.

Otherwise, my brother would not have lived past six years.”

Master Kurong held Buddhist beads between his fingers, his gaze fixed on Eliza Williams as he quietly observed him.

“Master, it was also Master Kuye who reminded me that Eliza would face a disaster after turning twenty.

He advised me to bring Eliza for your aid.

Your reputation as a compassionate and enlightened monk precedes you.

I believe you will save Eliza.”

After a long silence, Master Kurong deeply sighed, “His disaster has already been resolved.”

Eliza Williams’ downcast gaze suddenly lifted.

Cello Cook exclaimed in surprise, “Master, do you mean Eliza’s disaster is gone?”

“His disaster was due to occur this February.

He should have perished then.

No one can escape the consequences of defying fate.”

Cello Cook felt a sense of relief, “This is indeed a great stroke of luck.”

Eliza Williams stared at Master Kurong.

His youthful eyes, dark and bright, always carried an unextinguishable passion and a fierce determination which burned like fire.

He asked in a husky voice, “Why?”

Master Kurong smiled and shook his head, “What you owed to her, what she owed to you, it has been paid in full.

This entangled fate of yours, it’s time to let it go.”

Cello seemed to understand something and hesitantly asked, “Master…

could it be…?”

“Bespoke, Bespoke.

Young man, as long as you let go of those insignificant people and matters, all will be well for you henceforth.

Prosperity and blessings will be at your door.

You will have a century of well-being, perfect in every way.

Enjoy your life well.”

Eliza didn’t know how he left the Zen room.

It felt like his soul had been sucked out.

Inside the Zen room, Master Kurong watched the disheartened young man depart and heaved a long sigh.

You spent a lifetime of good deeds to alter his destiny.

Have you truly let go, or are you unable to let go?

The most distressing ordeal in this world involves sentiments.

Do you know that this is also your last trial?