Sun Qiancheng was taken aback. He never knew that the offering of incense had so much to it. He could not help but give Fangzheng a big thumbs up. "I learned something new today!"
Sun Qiancheng did everything according to Fangzheng's instructions. He offered one incense stick after another and silently said the words.
Fangzheng stood by the side to help in reciting the sutras.
By the time the entire process was done, the sky had gradually darkened. Sun Qiancheng invited Fangzheng to join his family for dinner but Fangzheng declined. Although Fangzheng was starving, he wished to return home for his meal.
After bidding Sun Qiancheng farewell, he heard firecrackers set off in the village. Fangzheng returned to One Finger Monastery and cooked a pot of rice. An uneventful night passed.
