The abbot brought his hands together and returned a bow, saying, "I wonder, Little Master, what progress have you made in understanding the ancient texts over these three days and nights?"
"Shamefully, shamefully, I have been trying constantly to comprehend this Buddhist Law for the past three days, but… alas, it is better left unsaid," said the young monk, his face carrying a trace of desolation, looking quite disheartened.
The abbot was shocked. This ancient tome was left behind after Grandmaster passed away in nirvana, claiming that anyone who comprehended the book would certainly reach the pinnacle of mastery. But now, even the Little Master, who had the highest affinity with the Buddhist Law in the monastery, had not deciphered it, suggesting the immense difficulty of the book.
"Has there been any news of Senior Brother coming out of seclusion recently?" asked the young monk, his face calm, having entirely shed the disheartened look from moments ago.
