I was a charlatan in India

Chapter 19 Damn it, it's you!

Upon hearing this answer, the monk paused for a moment.

After a long while, he sighed, smiled, and shook his head, saying, "In that case, I was being too attached to appearances."

"This humble monk, Maha Tathagata, comes from Pataliputra. I wonder where you, venerable one, are practicing?"

In an instant, alarm bells rang in Shenhe's mind.

"Maha" is not a word that can be used casually; it is a term reserved for high-ranking Buddhist figures.

Anyone who dares to openly add these two characters to their name is either an arrogant fool or a truly important person with a heavy responsibility!

Otherwise, monks would cause trouble every now and then, and he wouldn't live more than a few days!

The person in front of me is clearly not stupid!

trouble!

The three merchants' pupils also contracted.

Compared to Shenhe or the doctors, their local information network is obviously much more efficient.

Maha!

This is a great monk from the capital, who is carrying out the decree of King Ashoka to propagate Buddhism!

Unexpectedly, he actually condescended to come to this low-caste bathhouse and chatted quite well with the ascetic in front of him, looking quite approving!

Moreover, the ascetic remained calm and composed in the face of such a great monk, so he was probably of the same level!

They were initially skeptical, but in front of the two officials, the news became almost undeniably true!

Of course, doctors mainly know nothing about medicine.

He had absolutely no idea what the name Mahata meant.

For the Dalits at the bottom of society, even if the king changes, their lives will not get any better.

He calmly returned the greeting and casually gave a name he hadn't used recently.

"My name is Nish, and home is everywhere."

The doctor wasn't lying; he really did move his hideout every few days.

But Mahata listened to him.

"Home is anywhere..."

He pondered the meaning behind it for a moment before smiling.

"Okay, okay, home is everywhere."

"Speaking of which, my disciple recently undertook a ritual, which was quite strange and may be related to what the great master said."

As he spoke, Mahata pointed in the direction of the Saraswati family.

"If you're interested in this rumor, why not team up and go investigate together?"

Looking in the direction Mahata was pointing, Shenhe instantly became furious.

Isn't that the place where Mina's family was ambushed?

Damn it, it's you!

So all that hard work I put into my cultivation was wasted by you!

But then he immediately felt a chill down his spine.

Oh no, this guy has linked the rumors to himself; he might have sensed something.

Shenhe originally did not intend to immediately spread the rumors to Mina's family.

The original plan was to first let the rumors spread throughout the city to see if anyone would see it as an opportunity to seize it, and then get Vasudiv involved, which would not face much resistance.

After all, when it comes to profit, the nail that sticks out gets hammered down. But once someone takes action, the risk drops dramatically, and it instantly becomes a hot commodity.

But now that Mahata has intervened, he will most likely make a mess of things.

Damn it, what have I ever done to you?

That bald monk who won't leave you alone!

Shenhe cursed angrily.

Upon seeing the direction Mahata was pointing, the doctor's heart skipped a beat.

That family—isn't that the direction I ran away from because I was scared away?

There are no relatives of the Great Heaven there, only an evil spirit!

Moreover, having taken the abortion job and run off with the deposit, how could he dare to go back?

No, we can't go to this awful place!

Great Heaven?

What should I do?

But Shenhe did not respond again. Ever since he suspected that Mahata could sense him, he had reduced his actions as much as possible.

After all, his cultivation power has been completely exhausted. If he is expelled again, he will not have the energy to return.

At that time, Agni will suffer a miscarriage, and he may very well die.

The doctor waited a moment, and seeing that Da Tian didn't say anything, he knew he couldn't delay and quickly refused.

"I'm sorry, I have other options, and I can only regret not being able to help you with your kind offer."

He lowered his eyes slightly, concealing the fleeting panic in them.

At the same time, try to keep your mouth shut about the other person so that you can stay calm.

This is his usual style—despicable, but effective.

Don't tell.

You know what?

This monk's speaking habits are really easy to imitate.

He's just slow and bookish, giving the impression that he's not in a hurry.

The doctor was talking nonsense in his mind, muttering "Mahayana".

Of course, he really grasped this characteristic quite accurately.

To speak human language to humans, to speak ghost language to ghosts, and to speak with fists when dealing with one's own kind—this is the self-cultivation of a Dalit.

Mahata gazed at Nishyas quietly for a while.

Although the other person's tension was fleeting, it did not escape his notice.

There's something fishy about this.

The smile on his lips seemed to deepen slightly, but he didn't insist. He nodded and said, "In that case, I was being presumptuous."

Then, quite tactfully, he got up and left.

Seeing Mahata leave, Shenhe hesitated for a moment, then quickly withdrew his consciousness.

If this guy can exorcise me once, he might be able to exorcise me a second time. If he wasn't afraid of the doctor exposing his identity, he would have run away the moment he discovered the other party's identity.

Sigh, it's really pathetic that a god has ended up like this.

We need to recruit followers, we need to recruit followers quickly!

Get stronger!

After a moment's hesitation, the doctor reluctantly put on his clothes, got up, and left.

If we stay any longer, who knows what trouble might arise.

slip away.

Only the three merchants exchanged glances, their eyes filled with a keen sense of opportunity.

This rumor has even alarmed the high-ranking monks in the capital.

The round-faced businessman squinted.

Regardless of whether it's true or not, just riding this wave of popularity is a huge profit!

The thin businessman clenched his fists.

This is a divine intervention, a true opportunity that must be seized, and we must not fail to live up to the divine's good intentions!

The scarred businessman was breathing heavily, already too excited to contain himself.

The three looked at each other, and soon, with great tacit understanding, they slowly nodded.

Cooperation?

cooperate!

If I were to miss out on this incredible wealth, I would be doing a disservice to my profession!

After a quick assessment, the three of them stood up and hurriedly left the bathhouse.

Besides, some other people were also attracted by Mahata and became interested, and overheard some snippets of his words.

Listening to only half of what you're told is terrifying.

The clash between the enigmatic ascetic and the high priest of the state religion was quickly imagined in various versions and spread throughout Varanasi.

People heard it vaguely, and with the spread of misinformation and differing opinions, it quickly became a hot topic in the area.

There are rumors that the ascetic Nishi walks on the Ganges River with the double wheels of Shiva and Buddha behind him.

Some say that the divine child has already been born, with a third eye on his forehead and holding a Buddhist lotus flower in his hand.

even……

Many more people, however, fiercely argue over hearsay rumors combined with their own opinions.

There's no way around it, this kind of arguing is just so addictive!

Cool!

The Dalits, Shudras, Vaishyas... and even Kshatriya Brahmins, all appeared one after another, and there are many different accounts of their fates.

Rumors spread extremely quickly and take shape rapidly!

The problem is that things developed far beyond what Shenhe, the instigator, had anticipated.

This rumor seems to have grown legs and is running wildly in an unexpected direction.

Shenhe's meticulously crafted story quickly became just another one among many more sensational versions.

All talk of understanding Buddhism and connecting with the true Dharma has been drowned out by the new versions circulating online!

Only the sharpest, most impactful, and most alluring symbols remain, appearing frequently!

Good heavens!

reincarnation!

A religious war!

He even heard a version of Shiva reincarnated and planning to destroy Buddhism with his own hands in a mortal body!

Everyone spoke with absolute certainty!

These messages were brought back by the devout ascetic Nish, and were even confirmed by a high-ranking monk in the capital, making them absolutely accurate!

Moreover, they came to this city specifically for this purpose.

In the battle at the bathhouse, Buddhism has already lost ground. Now, let's see how Mahakasyapa responds!

The fanatical followers of Buddhism and Brahmanism were both delighted.

The Lord has finally stepped in!

war!

war!!

war!!!

Wow! This time, we'll make sure that false god cult sheds rivers of blood!

Of course, not everyone is going crazy.

In Varanasi, among the intricate families, temples, and guilds, there are always a few pairs of eyes that remain ever vigilant.

They peeled back the outer shell and immediately saw the opportunity inside.

If this is handled well, it could be an opportunity to redefine influence and even seize land and trade routes!

If handled properly, it can elevate the entire family to a higher level.

Enough to etch a new name into the history of this city!

For a moment, they were all eager to make a move!

Just as this topic spread through the streets and alleys of the city, a sedan chair decorated with the Nabu family crest stopped in front of the Saraswati family's gate.

The current head of the Nabu family, Dana, Mina's fiancé, slowly squeezed his obese body out of the sedan chair.

His face was full of fleshy muscles, his hair was thinning, and his skin gleamed.

That was a sign of being nourished year-round with ghee, milk, and expensive spices; even after a bath, it exuded a luxurious, rich aroma.

Behind him, twenty-six servants stood carefully in two rows, holding gift boxes. The lids were wide open, and inside were undoubtedly jewels and precious stones.

He stood at the doorway and called out.

"Patriarch Vasudiv, I have come here today to finalize the marriage as soon as possible."

Contrary to his appearance, his voice was surprisingly calm and steady.

"I'm sure you've heard about it; there's been a very interesting rumor going around lately."

"I think we need to have a serious talk; this could involve a large sum of... well, a considerable amount of profit."