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Overseeing Monk Lesser Yaoguais

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Several are encountered in the New Thunderclap Temple area.

Description

In the temple, all monks could seek guidance from those more skilled.

Among them, the monks who were passionate about fist martial arts always followed the second senior disciple, "Non-Able" iconNon-Able, to practice and train. Their temperament was also similar to Non-Able’s, as they were most inclined to fight for justice, earning them the title of “"Overseeing Monk" iconOverseeing Monks.”

Since the Non-Able was punished by the master and sent to the Towers of Karma to reflect on his mistakes, the Overseeing Monks lost their protector. As a result, they often suffered greatly when standing up for others.

Troubled, the Overseeing Monks went to ask the master the solution. The master smiled and said, “If you do not see, your mind will be free from obstacles. The greatest affliction of men is weakness. Close your eyes and focus on your own cultivation.”

Initially, the Overseeing Monks covered their eyes with cloth, but when they removed the cloth, they still couldn’t ignore what they saw and heard. Then, "Yellowbrow" iconYellowbrow suggested, “Why not try gouging out your eyes?”

From then on, the temple had a new skill named “Blind Zen”. Practitioners of this art nurtured their minds to be as serene as still waters, by turning a blind eye to the distractions of the world.

But can they truly attain stillness? Perhaps any slight sound would only further agitate their restless hearts.

Poetry

With closed eyes, he practices through mere fist,
In silence, discerns the loyal from the twist.
Cutting thoughts, he seeks the pure domain,
Desires quelled, new bonds are slain.

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