Chapter 209 Stephanie Drew a V

Auspicious Divination Stick

Closing her eyes, the darkness around Milly inexplicably cased her mood quite a bit. The Buddhist scriptures in her ears also seemed somewhat pleasant.

Although she had always firmly believed that everything depended on human effort and did not believe in any other doctrine besides science, but having kneeled down, it seemed unjust not to seek something good

Then, she prayed for Buddha’s blessings. May all the people I care about be safe and happy, and may everything go smoothly.

She also prayed that another Milly could obtain what she desired and not suffer in the next life.

She didn’t ask for much.

After a while, as Milly was nearly falling asleep, suddenly there was a dull sound of a bell, and the chanting of Buddhist scriptures stopped, along with the sound of the wooden fish.

Master Karuna, sitting on a cushion on one side, stood up with palms together. “Amitabha, the chanting for salvation has ended. Please come forward to draw a divination stick.”

Just as Philip was getting to his feet, there was a sudden commotion from outside. Soon after, the young monk’s voice chimed in again, “Amitabha, Master Karuna, there are three guests outside want to join in the

Ceremony too.”

Master Karuna nodded slightly upon seeing them and twirled his prayer beads. Then let them come in together.

Milly blinked. They’re joining the ritual together?

We have different ancestors, can we do the ritual together?

Philip didn’t seem to object, which was unusual for him, being so traditional. So, who were these visitors exactly?

Footsteps echoed, and Milly glanced back.

The doors swung wide open, and against the light came three figures. At first glance, Milly recognised George.

suit but dressed casually in grey, which

behind Andrew, bowing respectfully towards

her heart skip a beat. It was the first

he here to pray too? Who is he praying

Drew a Very Auspicious

like the vibrant lotus pond she once saw at the temple,

heat up and

||barrassment.

been staring at George and couldn’t help but want to

mind your

Do you not see

and

at! Why are you staring? Buddha teaches about the purity of the six senses, and

staring!

Amitabha!

that moment, George knelt on the

Second, may things go

slightly. In previous years, he had only two wishes, but this year, he

heart and never part

and paused with his wooden fish, he stood up and gave a slight bow. “Everyone, please come up and draw your

was big, and a young monk nearby bumped into it,

an auspicious stick, while Philip got a neutral one. Even though it’s supposed

Philip, looks like I’ve got the upper hand this

and he snorted coldly. “Don’t

beyond measure. “Heh, even once is better than you, Philip. Looks like you’re getting what’s coming to you

any longer. If they weren’t in front of the Buddha right now, he would have

me

him intervened calmly. “Amitabha, everything happens for

Drew a

his head

my apologies for being

to draw a divination stick. They got all sorts of results, but Milly wasn’t interested in joining or even drawing

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