The Monk's Endless Precepts, Concentration, and Wisdom

The monk traveled far and wide. Five years later, he returned to the temple, only to hear that the young master had become immensely wealthy, practically a local overlord. "The young master is busy with affairs of state, so it's inconvenient here." "It's only because you wouldn't come with me." "Does the young master know why I'm still here?" "Why?" "My master said my mind is too scattered to achieve enlightenment." "Pfft— Your master must be blind. You're the most capable of achieving enlightenment I've ever seen." "No. If I had no attachments, I wouldn't remain here." "Then why are you staying?" "Guess." "Little monk, bad news! Someone's trying to mess with my business. I didn't hide the fact that I frequent this place, so you're in danger too. Watch out for whoever's coming—" "And you?" "What?" "Are you in danger?" "As the little overlord of the East District, I won't be! But this person is tougher than usual. I'm afraid I might implicate you." "It's alright, tell me more..." "How was it? Didn't I put up a good fight? What you said before, does it still stand?" "Mm." "Really? You're giving up on your path?" "You talk too much." "Heh, I'm just happy!" "You've cultivated for so long, yet now you're leaving with me. No regrets?" "Regrets." "Then why are you still going?" "After traveling everywhere, I realized. I regret not seeing my true heart, which was actually with you all along." "Oh my, what are you saying so suddenly? Aren't you embarrassed!" "A cultivator speaks the truth." "But I love money, I'm jealous, and I get angry easily. Why do you still like me?" "And I'm dull and awkward, yet why are you so fixated on me?" "I'm not!" "That's exactly what I think too."