The Monk That Wanted To Renounce Asceticism
chapter-1313

The others nodded as well. At the same time, they secretly gulped their saliva. They had gone up the mountain in the middle of the night and had yet to take a sip of water. They were already very thirsty, and with the desire for the tea, their eyes were almost popping out.

"That's not right! This flavor is even better than the one that Song Xian brewed!" Li Daguang exclaimed.

Nicholas said, "That's right. The taste is much better than the ones brewed by Song Xian!"

Fangzheng did not care what they said as he smiled faintly and poured them tea.

Upon hearing that, Fangzheng understood that these people had probably participated in the tea festival and were likely the judges.

On the way back, Salted Fish had said that the judges were foreigners.

It was not difficult to guess who the people in front of him was and what they were up to.

Fangzheng more or less knew the reason for their visit. Hence, he said with a smile, "Patrons, This Penniless Monk is a member of society and doesn't like to beat around the bush. Why are you here to see This Penniless Monk? Why don't you go straight to the point?"

"Master, to tell you the truth, we are here to obtain your tea." Li Daguang was frank and open. He immediately revealed their goal for coming.

Li Daguang had clear thoughts. Instead of everyone employing all kinds of means, he might as well skip all of that and wait for the results.

It was to prevent people from feeling uncomfortable when some got it while others couldn't.

Fangzheng shook his head when he heard that. "This Penniless Monk's One Finger Monastery's rules are that the Frost Bamboo tea isn't for sale."

"Abbot Fangzheng, there's nothing in history that can't be sold. The failure of a transaction just means that the price hasn't reached the expectations of each other. I think we can still negotiate it." Baird was a pure businessman.

Fangzheng shook his head. "No."

When Baird saw this, he frowned. "How about this, I'll pay five hundred thousand for a kilogram!"

Fangzheng waved his hand. "Send the guest away."

Monkey immediately came in and said to Baird, "Patron. Please leave."

Baird said, "Can I not leave?"

Monkey said indifferently, "Yes, but Eldest Senior Brother will come."

"Who is your eldest senior brother?" Bernard asked.

Monkey looked at the huge white wolf that looked like a cow in the distance. Baird stood up and said, "I'll go out and take a breather."

Baird was defeated.

Yalman said, "Master, Baird is a businessman. He doesn't know what culture is, so please don't blame him."

Fangzheng said, "Patron, it's useless to say anything else. All of you should return. Frost Bamboo tea is not for sale."

Nicholas said suddenly, "Master, if you say that Frost Bamboo tea is not for sale, can you give me some?"

The moment that was said, Ottosky immediately rolled his eyes at him. "Do you have any shame? It's purchasable with money, and you wish for it to be given for free?"

Nicholas shrugged his shoulders and said, "Master said that it isn't for sale, so that means it can be given away."

Fangzheng shook his head slightly. "If I were to give it to you, everyone in the world would come to This Penniless Monk's monastery to ask for tea. To be honest, This Penniless Monk really doesn't have much time to deal with such matters. Instead of giving everyone hope and causing countless people to run about in vain, it's better to kill that thought."

"Master, we promise not to tell anyone if you give it to us." Li Daguang patted his chest and guaranteed.

Fangzheng shook his head. "Even if you don't, This Penniless Monk will."

"Uh, Master, why would you do so?" Ottosky asked.

Fangzheng smiled. "A monk doesn't lie. If someone asks, This Penniless Monk will definitely say it. Besides, two may keep counsel putting one away. Two may keep counsel putting one away. Therefore, Patrons, it's best you kill that thought."

"Master, is there really nothing we can do? Look, we are all foreigners. We came all the way here to seek your tea. You can't let us leave just like that, right?" someone said.

Fangzheng chuckled. "That's why This Penniless Monk is treating you to tea."

Everyone was speechless…

Just as Li Daguang was about to say something, he suddenly discovered that the silent Yalman was drinking one glass after another like a buffalo. He was also holding onto the teapot with his other hand, clearly drinking as much as he could!

Li Daguang was instantly infuriated. They were working so hard to beg for the tea, but this fellow not only just waited there, he was even enjoying it himself!

Thus, Li Daguang said, "Yalman, what are you doing?"

Yalman, who had been silent all this while, jumped in fright. However, he immediately snapped back to his senses as though he hadn't done anything. He very naturally changed the topic as he said, "Master, this tea of yours is truly extraordinary. It seems to be different from the tea that Song Xian brewed. At the very least, the taste of his tea is far inferior to yours. However, I just observed your method of brewing tea… It seems quite ordinary."

As expected, Yalman successfully diverted the topic. Everyone subconsciously looked at Fangzheng, hoping to hear the answer.

Fangzheng thought for a moment and nodded at Monkey.

Monkey immediately left.

The few of them did not understand what Fangzheng wanted to do, but they waited patiently.

After a while, Monkey took another kettle and poured the water in the pot into the empty teacups in front of them.

Fangzheng said, "Patrons, try it."

As soon as Yalman heard that, he immediately took a sip, and his eyes immediately widened in shock!

Ottosky exclaimed, "This is water?"

Everyone looked at Fangzheng, waiting for his answer.

Fangzheng nodded slightly. "It's water. This is water unique to This Penniless Monk's monastery."

"Is it the spring water on the mountain?" Nicholas's eyes were bright. He knew that if he could transport the delicious water out and package it, he would be able to rule the mineral water world globally!

Fangzheng shook his head. "This is Unrooted Clean Aqua, not mountain spring water."

Fangzheng's words weren't exactly right. Although it came from a mountain spring, it had experienced a second change in the Buddha Vat. To be precise, the water was indeed not a mortal water. Therefore, Fangzheng wasn't lying.

The few of them were confused. What was Unrooted Clean Aqua? They did not understand at all.

"Master, can this water be sold to us?" Nicholas knew that since the tea leaves couldn't be bought, they decided to get second best.

Li Daguang and the others were not foolish either. They immediately followed and said, "That's right, Master. Since you aren't selling tea leaves, water should be fine, right?"

Fangzheng chuckled and shook his head. "No, it's not for sale."

Upon hearing that, they nearly cried. Was this monk here to pull their legs?

He had some excellent tea and had lured them here. After whetting their appetites, he was telling them that it wasn't for sale!

He then got excellent water and whetted their appetites. Again, it was not for sale!

Li Daguang said with a sobbing tone, "Master, you are trying to murder me."

"Patron, what do you mean?"

"How do I put it? After drinking your tea, there's no tea in the world. How can we drink other tea? However, not drinking tea wouldn't kill us. But after drinking your water, where are we going to find similar water? We are going to die from thirst." Li Daguang wailed as tears streamed down his face.