The sound was melodious and deep, which made his heart feel an unprecedented tranquility.

Xi Yu walked out of the room and came to the lobby.

He saw the old monk leading the young monks to recite scriptures and worship Buddha.

The sun shines on them through the windows, giving people a sacred and warm feeling.

Xi Yu stood quietly aside, looking at the environment of the temple.

The walls of the temple are carved with exquisite Buddha statues and murals, and quaint lanterns are hung on the pillars.

The air is filled with a faint smell of sandalwood, which makes people feel very comfortable.

Xi Yu sighed in his heart: "This temple is really a peaceful and warm place. Here, people can forget the troubles of the world and find inner peace."

He decided that he would come here more and experience the tranquility and warmth when he had the chance in the future.

After the monks delivered the scriptures, Xi Yu planned to say goodbye to them.

However, the old monk looked at Xi Yu and sighed deeply, as if he was interrogating a prisoner.

Seeing this, Xi Yu hurriedly asked, "Master, what's going on?"

The old monk looked at Xi Yu and said slowly: "Donor, please follow me to the Zen room."

Xi Yu was confused, but he still followed the old monk to the Zen room.

The Zen room is simply decorated, with only one table and a few futons.

The old monk signaled Xi Yu to sit down, and then he also sat down on the cushion opposite him.

The old monk looked at Xi Yu and said slowly: "Donor, let's not hide it. A golden Buddha worshipped in our temple was stolen. And you and your group happened to be here last night, so..." The old monk wanted to speak but stopped, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.

After hearing the old monk's words, Xi Yu was shocked. He did not expect such a thing to happen.

He frowned and said, "Master, do you suspect that we stole the Golden Buddha? How is this possible? We just passed by here and stayed here for a night. How could we do such a thing?"

The old monk sighed and said, "Donor, I don't want to doubt you either, but this fact is too coincidental. The Golden Buddha is as big as a human body, and it is not easy to steal it. And you happen to live here and you happen to lose things, which makes me have to doubt it."

Xi Yu pondered for a moment and said, "Master, I understand your doubts. But we really have nothing to do with this matter. We have been resting here last night and have never left the temple. And we have no reason to steal the golden Buddha."

The old monk nodded and said, "Donor, I believe you are innocent. But this golden Buddha is very important to our temple, and we must find it."

Xi Yu looked at the old monk's expression and understood in his heart that although he kept saying that he would not doubt himself, in fact, the old monk had already doubted them in his heart.

Xi Yu pondered for a moment, then said, "Since the master doubts about us, we will not rush to the road until we find the things, so as to prove our innocence."

After hearing Xi Yu's words, the old monk nodded and said, "It's so good, then I'll have a donor."

Xi Yu returned to the room, gathered everyone, and then told him what had just happened.

After hearing this, Tuoba Yu was very angry. She said angrily: "This old monk is so rude. We kindly help him, but he doubts us. Why don't we kill him and put aside all."

After hearing Tuoba Yu's words, Xi Yu hurriedly said, "Don't be rude. We are here to help, not to cause trouble. Moreover, we cannot do extreme behavior just because of other people's suspicion."

Xi Yu's face was very serious. Seeing that he was so serious, Tuoba Yu stopped talking.

Xi Yu thought to himself: "In ancient times, there was no surveillance. It would probably be very difficult to investigate this matter clearly."

At this time, Song Shuwen put forward different opinions: "Can the old monk lie to blackmail us?"

After hearing this, Tuoba Yu immediately agreed, "Yes, Xi Yu, if it really doesn't work, let you reveal your identity. I don't believe that he dares to blackmail us."

Xi Yu shook his head and said, "I don't think this is a good idea. Let's find out the truth first."

Seeing that Ouyang Linlin had not spoken, Xi Yu turned around and asked, "Ouyang Linlin, do you have any objection?"

Ouyang Linlin said hesitantly: "I...I can't say anything. I devote myself to the Buddha and treat all the monks as good people, but I can't make arbitrary judgments."

Xi Yu nodded and said, "Well, your thoughts make sense. Then let's be calm first and wait until I go to the old monk to discuss it."

After Xi Yu left, Tuoba Yu suddenly laughed and said to the others: "Haha, I think it's good to stay, there's food and accommodation anyway."

Xi Yu came to the old monk's Zen room and said to the old monk: "Master, I hope you can tell me where the lost thing is."

The old monk nodded, then led Xi Yu to a Zen room.

Xi Yu observed carefully and found that there seemed to be no trace of anyone committing the crime here.

Xi Yu said to the old monk: "Master, I will do my best to investigate this matter."

The old monk said with all his strength: "Then I'll have a donor."

Xi Yu nodded, then left the Zen room. He returned to his room and began to think about how to investigate this matter.

After a while, several young monks came to the old monk's Zen room.

They looked angry, and one of the little monks said, "Master, I don't think I can just let them go. We kindly take them in for the night, but they are actually thieves!"

Another young monk also echoed: "That's right, we should report them to the official!"

After hearing this, the old monk sighed and said, "I didn't expect this to be the case. However, we should not rush to report to the official. After all, they did not admit that they had stolen things, and we had no evidence."

The little monks were a little unwilling to accept it after hearing this. One of the little monks said, "What should I do? Could you just let them go?"

The old monk thought for a while and said, "Let them stay first. Didn't they say they wanted to help us find the lost treasure? Let them look for it. If they find it, it means they are innocent; if they can't find it, it's not too late to report to the official."

After hearing this, the little monks felt it made sense, so they nodded.

The old monk said again: "Don't make a name for this matter, so as not to affect the reputation of our temple."
Chapter completed!