After finishing her silent prayer, Zhu Yanyi bowed her head to the ground again. She did not know that at the exact moment of her prayer, a five-colored light flashed around her body. This sight stunned everyone present, including Xie Zhong and the others.
Xie Zhong observed Zhu Yanyi closely. He was shocked to find a new cinnabar mole on her forehead. With her eyes closed, she looked like the jade maiden standing before Guanyin.
At the same time, Zhu Yanyi’s soul drifted into a sea of clouds. Above the clouds, she saw a golden figure—the Guanyin statue. The deity looked kind and stood on a lotus throne, just like the statue in the temple. Guanyin smiled gently at her.
"Zhu Yanyi, I know your heart," Guanyin said. "Although you are a mortal, you have stepped outside the Five Elements. As the heir of the Azure Sovereign Qingdi, you are a descendant of gods in the human world. Therefore, I grant you the title of 'Medical Buddha Maiden.' You may use my name to help the world and save lives."
Zhu Yanyi realized she was not dreaming. Her soul had truly seen Guanyin. She bowed deeply again. "Thank you, Great Master Guanyin, for allowing this."
Guanyin said, "There is one condition. I hope you keep a kind heart for the world. If I ever find you using my name to bully good people, I will destroy you."
Zhu Yanyi nodded with a smile. "Please rest assured, Great Master. This believer will only suppress evil and promote good. I will heal the world."
"Good. Remember, on the nineteenth day of the second lunar month, I will make the statue here show its spirit. This will confirm your title and help your future actions. Go now."
Guanyin pointed a finger. Zhu Yanyi felt a warm sensation on her forehead, then woke up. She found herself still in the Guanyin temple.
She turned her head and saw Xie Zhong and others surrounding her. She was surprised. "Grandpa, what’s wrong?"
Xie Zhong looked at Zhu Yanyi seriously. Then he asked, "Ani, what did you just experience?"
Zhu Yanyi smiled and pointed at the Guanyin statue. "I just saw Sister Guanyin. She said I have a kind heart. She made me the Medical Buddha Maiden. She told me to study medicine well and save sick people."
"Is what you say true?" Xie Zhong’s voice trembled slightly.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Yes. Sister Guanyin said that on the nineteenth day of the second lunar month, the statue here will show its spirit to confirm my title."
Zhu Yanyi did not hide this truth. This place had suffered greatly during turbulent times, but many people still trusted gods and Buddhas. The fact that this Guanyin temple was built showed their faith. This was why Zhu Yanyi spoke so boldly.
Those who had seen the cinnabar mole appear on her forehead already believed her words. After all, it was a miracle that happened in front of everyone.
Seeing the strange looks on everyone’s faces, Zhu Yanyi looked confused. "What’s wrong? Did something happen?"
Xie Zhong smiled gently. He rubbed Zhu Yanyi’s head, then said to someone nearby, "Could you please ask the person in charge to come here?"
Xie Zhong was no ordinary man. He had understood whether Zhu Yanyi’s experience was real. He realized his previous judgment was correct. This granddaughter’s future was limitless. Now, all he could do was protect her so she would not die young. He was grateful for the tolerance of the current times. If this had happened a few years ago, he might not have been able to save her.