Chapter 284 - 112: Chu Keqing’s Decision (8200 words)_3
Under the Qi Observation Skill, the Primordial Qi in this mountain is abundant, much denser than in the city—putting aside that this is Japanese territory, it is indeed a good place for Cultivation.
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Looking at this temple, its gate doesn’t seem grand and the buildings are somewhat modest, but the area it occupies is quite extensive!
There are three courtyard layers, covering several acres—it’s probably mountainous land that is relatively cheap anyway.
The temple has some priests—actually, Chen Yan wasn’t sure if they were priests, but they seemed to be some kind of religious staff, and they were ready to welcome the Zen Meditation Class.
More than twenty meditation rooms, typical Japanese corridor-style buildings with sliding doors that open easily.
The wall panels looked thin, and the buildings were mostly made of stone and wood—with a predominance of wood.
A group of people were noisily standing in the front yard. When the staff started guiding them to their rooms, Chen Yan received special treatment and got his own room.
The students were two to a room, while other Academy instructors and staff had to share three to a room.
Even Chuyi shared a room with a student from the Zen Meditation Class, supposedly a boss of some tech company.
Even so, Chen Yan found it quite amazing!
A mountain temple with over twenty meditation rooms?!
This is basically set up like a hotel!
Watching everyone noisily settle into their rooms, dragging their suitcases, Chen Yan wasn’t in any rush. He stood in the yard, observing the main hall ahead.
The main hall’s architecture was typically Japanese—in fact, it was an imitation of ancient Dragon Country buildings, though some parts were slightly adapted and some were uniquely Japanese in style.
After being used to traditional Dragon Country architecture, these buildings felt somewhat off to Chen Yan—whether others felt the same, he didn’t know, but that was his impression.
Chu Keqing had somehow walked up behind Chen Yan and chuckled softly, "This place is quite nice, isn’t it?"
"It’s nice, but also strange," Chen Yan sighed. "This doesn’t feel like a temple, more like a hotel with so many guest rooms—where did all these rooms come from?"
Chu Keqing smiled, looked around, and mischievously whispered like a young girl, "Senior...this temple is my property. I bought it at the end of last year and just finished renovating it. We’re the first batch of Zen meditation students here."
Hmm?
Chen Yan looked at Rich Lady Chu in surprise, "Your property? Wait...you can buy temples?"
"Senior, you might not know, in Japan, many temples are privately owned. If a private individual wants to own a temple, the procedures are a bit more complicated—but I have my ways."
Chu Keqing smiled as she continued explaining to Chen Yan, "Since I’m running an Academy and Zen Meditation Class, these study tours and meditation sessions are long-term projects. Instead of partnering with a temple in Japan and paying them long-term, it’s better to buy one myself.
After buying it, I can renovate it as needed. See those meditation rooms—ordinary temples wouldn’t have so many vacant rooms. They were specially built after I bought the place."
"So... this is actually your property, a resort disguised as a temple, is that right?" Chen Yan sighed.
Wow, keeping it all within your own circle.
Chu Keqing giggled, "The scenery here is beautiful, the mountain air is fresh and quiet. If you like it, Senior, I can give this place to you."
"No need," Chen Yan lazily waved his hand. "I don’t like living in the mountains; I prefer the bustling city—I’m a mundane person. Living in such a remote place, being neighbors with Mountain Ghosts? I can’t even order takeout when I’m hungry."
Chu Keqing was taken aback, then gave an awkward smile, "I see, I didn’t consider that thoroughly enough..."
Sigh, I always thought that people who seem above worldly matters really enjoy seclusion...
"Look at your expression..." Chen Yan curled his lip. "Even people above worldly matters need to eat and have daily necessities. With modern technology being so advanced, why abandon all the conveniences of the city to come to a place where even birds don’t poop and live in hardship?"
Waving his hand, Chen Yan added, "Your Cloud Sect’s Cultivation Techniques are too pretentious, making people live like Ascetics—it’s meaningless."
However, he thought for a moment, "Even though this place looks upscale, the conditions are similar to or worse than at the Academy. Don’t the big-shot students rebel when you make such study tours and meditation sessions so rudimentary?"
"First hardship, then sweetness," Chu Keqing laughed. "We’ll endure some hardships here for the first few days, and then enjoy hot springs in Hokkaido for the last two days."
"Won’t they question this arrangement? Zen meditation should be austere, but suddenly getting luxurious in the last two days—won’t that ruin their Cultivation?" Chen Yan was puzzled.
Chu Keqing sighed, "Senior, you don’t understand. Dealing with these wealthy and artistically pretentious people, you just need to give them a reason. Our excuse for going to Hokkaido for the last two days is: returning to one’s true self.
They endure hardships through the meditation class, but in the end, they must return to their true selves. Returning to your true self while maintaining a pure heart is the true meaning."
Chen Yan laughed, "I get it! ’Meat and wine may pass through the intestines, but the Buddha remains in the heart.’ It’s the same idea."
He couldn’t help but take another look at this woman.
Must say, this woman really is something...