The other monks who were chanting sutras opened their eyes after Abbot Yong Hui stopped his meditation.
The monks of Fahua Temple, once they opened their eyes, saw that their abbot had not risen. The two at the front immediately went to assist him.
"Master?"
As they helped him, they felt puzzled: it was not like the Master to finish chanting sutras and not know to get up. What was happening?
It was only when they touched Yong Hui that they knew the answer.
"The Abbot… how could he be… not dead— he has entered Nirvana! The Abbot has entered Nirvana!"
The monk who cried out in panic caused the patrolling martial monks, who had later joined, to instead reveal a look of relief. The Abbot's entrance into Nirvana meant that the items hidden inside the Buddha statue had been taken, and no punishment would befall them!
It seemed to be a blessing in disguise!
