Volume 2: Female Corpse in Monk's Clothes Chapter 129: The Sin of Reincarnation
"Just think about it, Liankong lived in the temple his whole life," Yuan Xingtai continued, "and in the end, his biological mother was so close to him that she didn't tell him the truth until she died. How huge was this blow?
"Who can understand the resentment and hatred that Liankong felt at that time?
“If he wasn’t an abandoned baby sent to a temple, what would his life trajectory have been?
"Will he live the life of his dreams, riding a white horse?
"Lian Kong was unwilling to give in, but what was the point of being unwilling? The blow that letter gave him was undoubtedly fatal, and it completely triggered his inner demons! Even though he was proficient in Buddhism and understood the principles of heaven, it still made him lose his mind and unable to extricate himself!
"And what's even more devastating is that he mistakenly trapped me in there..."
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After hearing this, Xu Zun already understood something. It seemed that Taimin and Ju Ran had not arrested the wrong suspect back then, but they just did not find out the truth.
As expected, Yuan Xingtai was also involved.
"In a rage, Liankong misinterpreted the Magnetic Compassion Sutra and used a distorted version of the sin of reincarnation to cover up his crimes. Not only did I not notice it, but I also felt the same way as him, and fell into the abyss step by step..."
Yuan Xingtai showed regret on his face and recalled with difficulty:
"That night, I asked him, what happened to that woman?
"He told me that the woman had committed the sin of reincarnation, giving birth to a child but not raising it, and instead giving it to a temple. Not only did she not feel any remorse, but she also made comments about it wantonly after burning incense, without any scruples, and even seemed proud of it.
"He also told me that we were both abandoned by people like her, and that such a woman is intolerable according to the law, so he wanted to save this woman and help her pass away...
"I know..." Yuan Xingtai clenched his fists excitedly, "I know that what he said are all excuses. He has lost his mind and wants nothing more than to satisfy his inner resentment and frustration through such killing.
“And I… instead of dealing with it rationally, I thought of my own miserable life and stood beside him.
"Yes, how could I not also resent that biological mother who abandoned me?
"In those years in the army, I fought desperately and risked my life, just to prove myself!
“I want to make the person who abandoned me regret it, and let her know that I am a person with great potential and great achievements. But I have worked hard for so long, and although my status has risen sharply, the loneliness and loss in my heart have never disappeared.
"What's the point of trying so hard? I don't even know who abandoned me!"
When talking about sad things, Yuan Xingtai couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Endless loneliness and resentment made me close my eyes and deceive myself, and believe in Liankong's theory of reincarnation!
"That night, I worked with him to deal with the body and gave him some suggestions for improvement. We should just put the body in the temple's Buddhist hall and let the woman repent in front of the Buddha!"
Hearing this, Xu Zun and others looked solemn and depressed. No one had expected that the monk's clothing case ten years ago would turn out like this.
“After finishing the work that night, I went to Xuanmiao City to deliver a letter to General Yunhui!
“After delivering the letter, I thought about the sin of reincarnation, so I returned to Shangyuan City and committed another crime with Liankong before returning to the Hanzhou military camp.
"At that time, we were both possessed by the devil, indulging in the pleasure of substitution, seeking that kind of short-lived peace and comfort.
“Originally, when I returned to Hanzhou, I was also planning to kill a few women with the sin of reincarnation, but before I could do anything, I received the news that Lian Kong had been arrested.
"Of course I was scared at that time," Yuan Xingtai said dejectedly, "I quietly returned to Shangyuan City to get information. After waiting for many days, I found out that Lian Kong had not betrayed me.
“However, it was not convenient for me to meet him, so I secretly took away the Buddhist scriptures and volumes he had translated and created, and finally left quietly.
“But I didn’t expect that Liankong was given a reprieve by the government because he was translating two rare Buddhist scriptures. He will not be executed until he finishes translating the Buddhist scriptures.
"So, I immediately mobilized all my connections, and finally got the position of captain of the Shangyuan City Garrison Army, and returned to Shangyuan City.
“I had only one purpose at the time, which was to use my authority to try to save Lian Kong’s life.
“But I didn’t expect that,” Yuan Xingtai shook his head helplessly, “Lian Kong was so determined to die that he actually finished translating the Buddhist scriptures ahead of time. Before I returned to the city to take up my post, his body and head were already separated…”
Hearing this, Xu Zun was secretly surprised. No one could have imagined that there was such a hidden story behind Yuan Xingtai's becoming the captain of Shangyuan City.
"Then..." Xu Zun asked, "Lian Kong has been dead for so many years, why did you pick up the butcher knife again?"
“I…” Yuan Xingtai’s eyes dimmed, and he shook his head and sighed, “The Shangyuan City today is no longer the Shangyuan City of the past!
“The trend of Xuan Dao is prevalent, and worshipping Buddha seems to have become a sin.
"After I left the protection of General Yunhui, I was frustrated for many years and had no chance of promotion. When I felt depressed, I picked up the scriptures that Liankong had written back then and studied them.
"Buddha and devil are just a thought away," Yuan Xingtai sighed, "Lian Kong has had such a huge influence on me that even though I know that the theory of the sin of reincarnation has been misinterpreted by him, I am still obsessed with it and cannot extricate myself!
"Especially when I heard about a woman who gave birth to a child out of wedlock but didn't raise the child, and sent it to a temple, the demons in my heart could no longer be suppressed, and finally exploded!
"Xu Tixing," Yuan Xingtai looked up at Xu Zun and said frankly, "I plead guilty. I committed the two cases of female corpses in monk's robes in Shangyuan City. I am the one you are talking about - the monk's robe killer!
"Originally..." He looked at Ran Lin again, "I was planning to stop after finishing the first case!
"But that night, when I was at the banquet with the governor, the Buddhist music in Taixian Tower aroused my inner demons again. I couldn't control myself, I couldn't control myself, so I..."
"Yuan Xingtai...you beast!" Ran Lin was furious and cursed, "What reincarnation evil? It's just to confuse people! You lunatic, I want you to pay for Yu Shu's life, ah..."
Seeing Ran Lin excited , Zhao Yu had to hold him tightly again.
"Captain Yuan," Shen Xinglian asked incredulously, "You were the one who handled Xiaoying's case. Did you know that Xiaoying was raped and forced to give birth?
"If she raises the child, wouldn't she be putting her whole life on the line? Is she really wrong?
"Have you ever thought that your mother might have had a reason for abandoning you? You... you really shouldn't use this method to satisfy your personal hatred!"
"There is no Bodhi tree, nor is there a mirror stand. There is nothing at all, so why bother to stir up dust... Alas..." Yuan Xingtai fell to the ground in regret, muttering, "The Buddha said that all dharmas are empty, without form and without action, but Liankong and I actually tampered with the Buddha's will and committed such a heinous crime. It is truly unforgivable!
"Now I finally understand... why Liankong had to translate the Buddhist scriptures in advance!"
After saying that, Yuan Xingtai drew out his dagger and stabbed himself in the throat...
