Some were astonished, some were disdainful, some were angry...
Chen Tang cleared his throat and pretended to be calm.
Under the watchful eyes of many monks, he served himself another bowl of rice, added some greens and tofu, then clasped his hands towards the monks and left the dining hall with the bowl in hand.
"Isn't this person eating too much?"
"Since he has paid incense money, having some vegetarian food is fine."
"But he seemed to have taken an extra bowl just now..."
"That's too much, taking away food he can't finish eating!"
Holding the bowl, Chen Tang left the dining hall quickly and walked out of the Zen Temple.
He went to the mountain gate and retrieved his treasure saber.
Under the astonished gaze of two novice monks, he drifted away.
Returning to Xiping Temple, Chen Tang handed the bowl full of food to Master Kong and said, "Master, I packed a bowl of rice for you."
"Bowl of rice?"
