The little monk was very distraught upon learning of his master's death, displaying none of the tranquility and detachment preached by Buddhist monks.0

However, as Chen Ping'an watched the bawling little boy vigorously shaking the old monk's arm from side to side, as if he were trying to rouse his master from his slumber, Chen Ping'an felt as if this was the reaction most fitting for a boy with human emotions.0

After learning that his master's body was cremated into Sariras, the little monk's depression turned to elation, and he felt very proud of his master. Once again, the little monk's propensity for wild emotional fluctuations was very unbefitting of a Buddhist monk.0

Chen Ping'an had been helping the temple wherever he could during the transition period in the wake of the old monk's passing. He informed the new abbot in private of the old monk's intention to keep the matter regarding the Sariras a secret for now, at least until this recent wave of controversy blew over. 0

The new abbot raised no objections to this, and he thanked Chen Ping'an earnestly for informing him of the old abbot's final wishes.0

After that, Chen Ping'an paid no further visits to Heart Manifestation Temple, but he told the new abbot that if Heart Manifestation Temple were to ever run into any trouble, then he could send a messenger to his current residence, and he would be sure to help out wherever he could.0

The new abbot thanked him once again, and following Chen Ping'an's departure, he went to the main hall and lit an eternal flame lantern for the kind-hearted benefactor. He then called over the little monk and instructed him to frequently check on the lantern.0

The little monk nodded in response, but judging from how quickly he had agreed, the abbot knew that the little monk was definitely going to slack off. Hence, he flicked the little monk gently on the head and reiterated, "I'm serious,...0