I, The Dragon Overlord Chapter 642 - Returning to the Original Doctrine

Within the airport, as everyone saw this thin and compassionate old monk, each person had their own thoughts, but overall, they all treated him very kindly. Even the Pope and bishops from the Western faith didn't harbor much resentment towards him.

In ancient times, there were multiple instances of Buddhism being suppressed in China. That happened because ancient monks didn't engage in production or pay taxes. As the profession was appealing in several ways, many peasants chose to become monks instead of farmers. This drained the state’s coffers, and the only solution was to suppress Buddhism for the country's continued development.

In modern times, some people, like online trolls, might shout about suppressing Buddhism, but those were influenced by online novels. This group was insignificant and usually only had such thoughts only when they were young.

In reality, Buddhism was one of the few religions that granted all its practitioners an impression of propriety and morality.

Many elderly people in China believed in Buddhism, and many people liked to visit temples and burn incense during festivals. The existence of Buddhism had its reasons.

Among the high-level officials and journalists present, seeing this old monk with extraordinary abilities, no one felt fear towards him. It was because he was a venerable monk.

"Haha, old monk, you've come running back!"

Upon seeing the monk, the old immortal laughed and scolded, and from his teasing manner, it was clear that they were good friends and probably had been for many years.

"I, a humble monk, have not yet attained the full enlightenment of an Arhat. As long as I remain human, there will always be sentiments of nostalgia. Since the benefactor has returned here, I, too, can certainly do so."

The old monk's expression remained unchanged. His accent was still peculiar, and he still wore a compassionate smile. It was not like the professional smiles of service personnel. Merely standing there seemed to calm and pacify everyone's minds.

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