When the disciples returned and saw this, none of them bothered Fangzheng. They ate and did what had to be done.
The day passed just like that.
The next day, Fangzheng continued sitting cross-legged without any intention of moving. His disciples gathered around and began studying him. Squirrel was a little worried.
Red Boy shook his head and said, "There's nothing to be worried about. According to scientists, a normal person can survive without food and drink for three days and three nights! If water is drunk, humans can last seven days and seven nights. Master just drank such a huge jar of spirit ginseng soup. It won't be a problem even if he starves for half a month!"
The animals heaved a sigh of relief when they saw how confident Red Boy sounded, so they soon dispersed.
As more and more visitors came, Red Boy would tell them every time they saw the motionless Fangzheng, "My master is meditating on the Buddhist Dharma."
