Tanaka Saya struggled to get up.
Even if she wanted to reduce the frequency of Buddha Law exchange, this guy probably wouldn't agree.
The only way was to find someone to help her share the burden.
Then she wouldn't have to suffer so much.
But, Yakushi Temple was only so big, besides her, who else could take on such a heavy responsibility?
The small figure of Suzuki Miyuki flashed through her mind.
But the next second, Tanaka Saya shook her head, dismissing the idea.
Such a naive appearance, sending her into the mouth of Hayato, this hungry wolf, just thinking about it made her feel a sense of guilt.
Although, Suzuki Miyuki's existence might be even longer than hers.
But, living a long time didn't mean her mind was mature.
In her eyes, she was still just a child.
Tanaka Saya sighed, in the end, she had to bear all of this alone.
On the other side, Hayato walked out of the side room and looked at the three buddhas in the worship hall.
"There are two enhancement opportunities left, hope I'm lucky."
Hayato muttered.
The more powerful an item, the higher the chance of enhancement failure.
Like these buddhas, even if it was just an ordinary stone carving, after being worshipped for a long time and absorbing so much incense and faith power, a hint of spirituality could be born.
And Yakushi Temple has existed for at least several hundred years.
This buddha has been here since the Temple was first built.
Hundreds of years have passed, and the incense and offerings it has received are immeasurable.
After all, Yakushi Temple wasn't always in decline like it is now.
Its ancestors were once wealthy.
According to the old man, a long time ago, a general who ruled a region was a devout believer of Yakushi Temple.
At that time, Yakushi Temple's status was comparable to the head of a country, with countless believers.
It was only later that it experienced several changes of era, the sea turned into mulberry fields, and the once glorious Temple became a place no one cared about.
However, these hundreds of years, the hard work of generations of Yakushi Temple Monks, and the worship of countless believers and pilgrims were not fake.
Having absorbed such a huge amount of faith and incense, these three buddhas had long since gained spirituality.
If one were to look at these three buddhas with Qi observation technique, they would find that the radiance on the three buddhas was so dazzling that it was blinding.
If the radiance on an ordinary person was compared to a firefly, then the radiance on the medicine buddha was a great sun.
Composed of countless faint fireflies.
However, although the spirituality was strong, the buddhas of Yakushi Temple did not have many miraculous qualities.
Because the composition of this spirituality was too scattered.
Although it held the belief of countless believers, it had quantity but no quality, like a puppet that looks strong but is weak inside.
It looks very powerful, but in reality, it's a loose collection of sand.
And what he needs to do now is to give this buddha a core.
To unify these scattered lights of spirituality.
Light its spirit, endow its nature.
Refine a pile of loose sand into a piece of true gold.
Only in this way can this buddha unleash its due spiritual power.
It goes without saying how terrifying it will be.
If the enhancement is successful, of course, it's a huge profit.
But the premise is that it can be successfully enhanced.
Hayato took a deep breath, and directly threw an enhancement opportunity onto the medicine buddha in the middle of the three buddhas.
As the light flashed and disappeared, the first enhancement failed as expected.
It didn't even cause a ripple.
Every previous enhancement, even if it failed, at least some anomaly would appear.
But this time, it was like a stone thrown into the sea, not even a ripple was stirred up.
Although he had expected it, such a high difficulty still made Hayato's face darken.
If enhancing ordinary items is like drawing a grand prize from two or three rewards.
Then enhancing the medicine buddha is like grabbing the only red ball in a box full of white balls.
The difficulty is not on the same level at all.
Fortunately, he had already prepared for it.
Hayato calmed his mind and directly started the second enhancement.
Swish!
The light fell on the medicine buddha, and a ray of Buddha light appeared.
Hayato saw the lights of faith gathered on the buddha, as if being pulled by some powerful force, converging towards the center.
The Buddha light gradually became brighter, but just as it was about to reach its peak, it instantly dimmed.
"Alas!"
As expected, it failed again.
Hayato let out a long sigh and calmed himself down.
Fortunately, he didn't expect to successfully enhance the buddha with just one or two attempts.
What can be done?
Slowly grind it out.
A peaceful day passed quietly.
At night, Hayato checked the Temple's income for the day.
Today, the number of visitors to Yakushi Temple was ten times the usual.
Throughout the day, nearly two hundred believers came to worship.
Incense money, fortune-telling slips, red seal, Amulet
Two hundred believers, with an average consumption of five hundred yens per person.
All the scattered income added together amounted to about one hundred thousand yens, which is equivalent to half a month's usual income.
However, after deducting costs and various expenses, the net profit was only half.
Although it can't compare to him holding a ritual, it has the advantage of being stable and continuous.
A net profit of fifty thousand yens a day is five hundred thousand in ten days, and five million in one hundred days.
Over a year, even with fluctuations, it's at least fifteen million.
Japan has nearly one hundred thousand Temples, some of which are operating at a loss, and some are barely breaking even.
Temples with a net income exceeding ten million can definitely be considered upper-middle level.
What's more, there are also incomes from cemetery management, land rental, and performing rituals for others.
If all of these are added together, Yakushi Temple's current annual income is at least over thirty million.
Thirty million yens converted into RMB is an annual income of one and a half million.
In any country, that is definitely considered a high-income group.
Good heavens, I unexpectedly achieved financial freedom directly.
Hayato smacked his lips, but soon frowned.
Although the Temple's revenue has increased, there are also more things to deal with every day.
Writing red seal, selling Amulet, and even interpreting fortune-telling slips for people...
These all require people to do.
If he relies solely on himself, it's a bit hectic.
The reason he became a Monk was for an easy job and high income.
He didn't have to do anything and had an annual income of over ten million.
Now that he's doing this, although the income has increased, hasn't he become a pure laborer?
Therefore, it is necessary to add a few people.
Money is something that you don't bring with you when you're born and don't take with you when you die.
It's just a number in the bank card; only by spending it to improve your life is it true wealth.
"After deducting various expenses, the Temple's net profit is still around twenty million per year, which is enough to recruit four disciples."
The annual expense and remuneration for one disciple is five million.
Of course, if you are more stingy, you can squeeze them hard.
Three or four million should still attract people.
However, the work attitude will definitely not be comparable.
This is like a pure laborer with a monthly salary of two thousand, who works completely depending on their mood.
If the boss dares to put on airs, they will be unilaterally fired on the spot the next second, not even bothering to ask for their salary.
But if you give him a monthly salary of twenty thousand, the boss tells him to leave at nine, and he has to leave at ten.
Otherwise, he feels uneasy with this salary.
If you want the horse to run, you have to give it grass.
He wouldn't squeeze his disciples just to save this little money.
However, if he really takes in four disciples, daily life will definitely be a bit tight.
Therefore, while maintaining his wealthy standard of living, he can only recruit a maximum of three disciples.
However, this is enough.
Three disciples are completely more than enough to manage such a large Temple.
It's even a bit too idle.
"I earned a lot of money today, I'll treat you to a big meal."
Hayato looked at the eagerly watching Suzuki Miyuki, waved his hand, and decided to be extravagant.
He put Tanaka Saya and Watanabe Mieko into the Hundred Ghost Records, and then took the subway to a very high-end barbecue restaurant in the City.
He directly ordered several portions of high-grade wagyu beef.
After driving out the waiter, Hayato released all the Evil Spirits from the Hundred Ghost Records.
He planned to let these guys get to know each other first.
Swish!
Tanaka Saya, Eight-Foot Lady, Watanabe Mieko, Suzuki Miyuki.
The four Evil Spirits sat in separate corners, and the atmosphere was particularly strange.
"You should already know each other, right?"
Hayato was the first to break the awkward atmosphere and said lightly.
Sealed within the Hundred Ghost Records, these Evil Spirits could all sense each other's existence.
So, there was no need for him to explain anything.
Just letting these guys get to know each other was enough.
As for a love triangle or something?
It doesn't exist!
These Evil Spirits, at most, are just cauldrons for him to cultivate Happy Zen.
They are just tools for cultivation, not even considered lovers, but slaves.
They are not even human, a love triangle?
Are they worthy!
When did tool-people dare to bare their teeth at their Master?
If someone really doesn't recognize their status, he doesn't mind teaching them a good lesson.
This kind of thing is like this.
If you don't do it, there are plenty of Evil Spirits who want to do it.
Suzuki Miyuki shrank in the corner, looking at the eerie atmosphere around her, somewhat bewildered.
Especially seeing Tanaka Saya's unpleasant expression, I was even more curious why this usually gentle older sister seemed so angry.
Watanabe Mieko lowered her head and looked at her feet. Among all the Evil Spirits, only she had not yet been tamed by Hayato.
She was merely forced to temporarily submit due to his oppressive power.
As for the Eight-Foot Lady, she was a bit too simple in her normal state. Seeing Tanaka Saya's hostile gaze, she thought she was being greeted.
A pure smile appeared on her face.
Looking at that overly simple gaze and bright smile, Tanaka Saya was silent for a moment, then couldn't hold back and turned her head away first.
She cursed Hayato in her heart, calling him a beast for being able to lay a hand on such a simple Evil Spirit.
She was most familiar with Hayato's aura. Although faint, this big person definitely had a mark left by that Monk on him.
No, it should be said that both of these unfamiliar Evil Spirits carried that bastard's aura.
Tanaka Saya gritted her teeth in anger, but she didn't dare to vent her anger at Hayato. She had just been taught a lesson and was currently the most afraid of Hayato.
How could she dare to provoke him at this time.
She could only let out a cold snort and turn her head away.
In this strange atmosphere, Hayato picked up the beef and started grilling.
The aroma of grilled meat echoed in the silent private room.
Tanaka Saya couldn't help but swallow.
Although she was a young lady from a wealthy family when she was alive, she hadn't had a chance to eat grilled meat during the years she had been an Evil Spirit.
Suzuki Miyuki next to her was even more drooling as she looked at the grill, her saliva dripping down.
Although the Eight-Foot Lady and Watanabe Mieko were slightly better, they were also somewhat restless.
"It's ready to eat!"
Hayato looked at the grilled wagyu, picked up a piece directly with chopsticks, and put it in his mouth.
He himself had only eaten this kind of high-grade wagyu a few times.
After all, with the previous income of Yakushi Temple, the little savings he had were barely enough to support himself.
He usually managed to save some money, but he didn't dare to spend lavishly.
Otherwise, if he got seriously ill or needed to renovate the Temple, all his savings would be gone.
As for now, as long as he didn't eat wagyu as a staple, an occasional indulgence was still somewhat manageable.
A meal of grilled meat successfully brought the Evil Spirits closer together.
After all, they had eaten at the same table. Although there was still some disagreement, at least they were no longer as confrontational as before.
Hayato collected the full and satisfied Evil Spirits into the Hundred Ghost Records and got up to pay the bill.
"This guy ate a full five servings of grilled meat!"
"Hiss, he's a real big eater."
"As expected of a Master!"
Hayato pretended not to hear the whispers of the waitstaff behind him.
He left the grilled meat restaurant and took the subway directly back to Yakushi Temple.
He released the Evil Spirits, and they each found a room to stay in.
Although the Hundred Ghost Records could house Evil Spirits, he himself preferred liveliness.
Having a few Evil Spirits around for company was better than being alone in the Temple.
"Don't think about running out on your own. There is a Mountain Gate barrier around the Temple. If I don't take you out, you will anger the Mountain Gate Guardian."
"Don't say I didn't warn you then."
Hayato looked at the not-so-obedient Watanabe Mieko and warned her casually.
Among these Evil Spirits, only Watanabe Mieko, the TV Evil Spirit, had the strongest resentment. He hadn't had time to purify her with Buddha Law after subduing her.
Therefore, she was still a pure Evil Spirit.
This guy was not his match, which was why she pretended to be obedient on the surface, but her inherent malice had not been removed, and she would definitely try to escape his control.
However, since he dared to release this guy, he wasn't afraid of her escaping.
The entire Yakushi Temple was now covered by the Mountain Gate barrier.
Without his guidance, any Evil Spirit that approached would provoke the two Guardian Vajras protecting the Buddhist Temple.
The Vajras would appear to eliminate demons and protect the Temple.
With the strength of these two Guardian Vajras, ordinary Evil Spirits would be instantly suppressed and killed.
It was impossible to escape.
If she really tried to force her way through the Mountain Gate, even if she didn't die, she would be severely injured.
"I understand, Master!"
Looking at Watanabe Mieko, who seemed docile on the surface but had an indifferent look in her eyes, Hayato shook his head.
He hoped this guy would really quiet down tonight.
When he had time tomorrow, he would help her undergo a thorough purification with Buddha Law, which should awaken a part of her humanity.
However, this guy's resentment was deep and couldn't be purified with just one or two sessions of Buddha Law exchange.
It would take at least ten or more infusions of Buddha Law to get rid of her resentment and restore her normal human thinking.
He still had important matters to attend to and didn't have the energy for that temporarily.
After arranging everything, Hayato came to the main hall alone.
Looking at the three majestic buddhas, he directly sat cross-legged in front of the buddhas and silently recited buddha scriptures.
He also waited for the system's strengthening count to refresh after midnight.
Late night fell, and the Temple was silent, as if even the birds and beasts were resting.
Buzz!
Suddenly, a strong fluctuation of magical power came from the southwest corner of the Temple.
Hayato, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes and looked in the direction the aura came from, unable to help but frown.
In that strong fluctuation just now, he felt a familiar aura.
Watanabe Mieko's aura!
"This guy really doesn't know what's good for her. I told her it was dangerous, so why doesn't she believe it?"
It's true that good words are hard to persuade a ghost who is destined to die.
Hayato sighed, got up, and walked towards the southwest.
He hoped this guy could hold on for a while and not be instantly annihilated by the Guardian Vajras.
He couldn't save her if that happened.
With her strength, she should be able to hold on, right?
Yakushi Temple, southwest corner.
Watanabe Mieko looked at the rising golden barrier in front of her with a face full of panic.
Inside the barrier, two Vajra Guardians holding Buddhist weapons were glaring at her with majestic expressions.
Although they were just two projections, they emitted an extremely terrifying aura.
Watanabe Mieko took one look and couldn't help but tremble all over, her hair standing on end.
She had just been grazed by the golden light barrier and felt a sense of mortal danger.
If these two Guardian Vajras attacked a few more times, she was afraid she would really die here.
"Demons and monsters!"
"How dare you step into the holy land of Buddhism!"
"Don't you surrender!"
The two Vajra Guardian projections roared in anger.
As the barrier completely revived, they also seemed to come alive, their figures becoming more solid.
Their piercing eyes shone with Buddha light.
A gaze fell.
Watanabe Mieko, who was stared at by the gaze, felt a sense of inescapable despair rise in her heart.
Watching as the two Vajra projections raised the Buddhist weapons in their hands, brewing an attack.
The next second, the golden light barrier suddenly collapsed and dissipated.