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The abbot sat cross-legged on a prayer mat, holding a buddhist bead in his left hand and striking a wooden fish with his right hand while chanting a prayer Buddhist scripture. As for Baili Zongyou, he was kneeling in front of the buddha and kowtowing to the monk in a pious manner.
Amidst the smoke and fire, everyone had a pious expression on their faces. There was indeed a sense of solemnity