Chapter 921: How Many Come with True Hearts?
“My master said so!”
Sierra said calmly.
“Your master? Your master has never even met me. How can he be so sure that the middle-aged couple are my parents? Is your master a deity?”
Lachlan asked coldly.
“Because at that time, your parents had a family photo of the three of you. In the photo, there was you and that middle-aged couple. If they aren’t your parents, then who are they? Mr. Willis, my master said that before you head to Cloud Sea Mountain Base, you must come to our Kagyu School!”
Sierra’s tone carried a hint of seriousness.
As soon as she finished speaking, Lachlan’s entire body trembled and he froze in place.
“Honey!”
Miranda called out from beside him, quickly helping Lachlan steer the car away from the roadside barrier.
At that moment, Lachlan felt as if he had been struck by lightning. The little bit of hope in his heart was completely shattered. Were his parents really dead? Really dead? If that’s the case, what meaning is there in going to Cloud Sea Mountain Base? And how does Sierra’s master know everything? How did he know Lachlan was in Lucoork West and that he was heading to Cloud Sea Mountain Base? Could it be that he has some connection with Elder of the Wicked Bone or the Ancient Willis family? After all, it was Elder of the Wicked Bone who lured him here this time!
Lachlan took a deep breath, his eyes red as he revealed his current location and said in a deep voice, “Sierra, come quickly! Take me to see your master.”
“Alright! Wait for me, I’ll be there as soon as possible.”
Sierra’s tone remained unchanged as she hung up the phone.
“Honey! Your parents…”
Miranda looked at Lachlan, whose eyes were red and who seemed to have collapsed, and asked with concern.
Lachlan’s voice choked with emotion as he forced a sad smile.
“It’s okay, I actually guessed it a long time ago! I was already mentally prepared! Really! I knew it! It’s nothing… really, it’s nothing…”
Lachlan kept shaking his head as if trying to convince himself. But tears still streamed down his face.
People are like this, as long as there’s a glimmer of hope, they can fight and move forward with strength. But when that last bit of hope disappears, it’s as if they’ve lost all faith and motivation.
“Honey, don’t be like this! You still have me and Nora! And many others who care about you and whom you care about. Your parents would want you to be strong! And we need to avenge them, don’t we?”
Miranda hugged her husband tenderly, comforting him.
Hearing this, Lachlan’s body trembled, and he slowly nodded, his eyes filled with a burning hatred.
“Yes! I must avenge my parents! I will make Elder of the Wicked Bone and Maximus pay!”
“Cloud Sea Mountain Base, I must go!”
With hope gone, hatred became his driving force!
An hour later…
Sierra arrived in a large Cherokee.
Lachlan and Miranda got out of their car. Lachlan appeared calm, having hidden his sorrow deep inside.
“Sierra, long time no see.”
Lachlan forced a smile and said lightly. After looking at Sierra for a few moments, his eyes showed a hint of surprise. Sierra now had an even more ethereal aura compared to their trip to Iylonio. She seemed untouched by worldly concerns. Surprisingly, Sierra had also reached the Nascent Soul stage. But for some reason, even though she was only at the Nascent Soul stage, Lachlan felt he couldn’t quite see through her.
This Kagyu School didn’t seem to be one of the Ancient Sects. But Sierra, as a disciple, had become a Nascent Soul stage expert in such a short time? It seemed this sect wasn’t simple either!
“Mr. Willis, long time no see! My condolences.”ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
Sierra nodded lightly, her voice ethereal. She glanced at Miranda but said nothing more.
“It’s nothing! I was already prepared for this! Let’s go, I’m very curious about your master!”
Lachlan waved his hand.
Sierra nodded and got back into her car. Lachlan followed behind in his Jeep Wrangler at a steady pace.
Nearly two hours later, the two vehicles arrived at the foot of a snow-capped mountain and stopped. At the mountain’s peak stood a grand complex of buildings, with faint sounds of bells and Buddhist chants emanating from it.
After parking, Sierra led Lachlan and Miranda on foot towards the temple at the mountain’s peak. Along the way, some Tibetan monks respectfully greeted Sierra. Other monks were seen treating and healing people.
Finally, Sierra led Lachlan and Miranda into a large hall to wait. Standing in the hall, Lachlan looked at the Buddha statue before him and felt a sense of insignificance. At this moment, Miranda also felt moved. The hostility in her heart seemed to be soothed by the peaceful atmosphere here. Unconsciously, she knelt before the Buddha statue and closed her eyes, silently praying for something.
Lachlan took a deep breath and bowed several times as well. In his heart, he prayed for his parents’ peace in the afterlife and for the safety of his daughter Nora, his wife Miranda, and everyone he cared about.
At this moment, despite having enough power to annihilate Powerful Hollow Void entities, Lachlan’s mindset reverted to that of an ordinary person. His prayers were similar to those of many ordinary people.
What is life about? Safety, reunion, happiness… If not for Nora’s curse and his parents’ blood feud, why would Lachlan embark on this endless path of cultivation? Why would he care about his own strength?
Just then, a gentle laugh echoed through the hall.
“Nine out of ten knock for wealth, how many come with true hearts? The purity of your requests will surely reach Buddha.”
Following the voice, they saw a portly monk in yellow robes walking in with light and steady steps. His face was kind and compassionate, his eyes carrying a hint of empathy and deep understanding of worldly matters-much like the Laughing Buddha.