Ending the vote now, tallying the result. Sorry for vanishing over the weekend, got dragged away from my computer and didn't have time to tell you guys.
Leave them and make a habit of avoiding Yongzheng as you remain in the temple, feeling you're a half step from reaching an insight and understanding of not just buddhism but human faith and wisdom. You can't let your cover be blown when you're this close to your goal:1
Just reveal the truth to them both, and explain yourself and your intention here, and that you seek to "Become" human. Out of pride as a demonic beast, of course.:4
-and ask if he would prefer that we excuse ourselves, as his subordinate wishes/ If the younger monk moves to tell him the truth, we should say it ourselves before he does/play coy:2
-This possession is willing, Yui is a student of mine, although in matters of medicine instead of cultivation. When I attain a human form, I will no longer need to bother her by wearing her body to move unquestioned, and be able to leave her to her family and craft.:1
Convince the old monk to have his junior join the conversation, since he seems scared to be alone around such a beautiful noble woman as ourselves:6
-"You’ve seen something unexpected about me, haven’t you? You have good eyes, though I am certain he’s already seen it as well. That said, your manners are more lacking than your leader’s"...etc:5
Begin plotting a way to remove Yongzheng, either by violence or humiliation, so you can continue pursuing the knowledge held by his brothers and master at your leisure:1
Haughtily demand to stay, since you were talking to the old man first, to prevent Yongzheng from revealing what he sees to him. The old Buddhist might accept magical beasts, but whose to say he'll be so generous towards one acting as a possessing spirit?:1
So you'll convince the old monk to have his junior join the conversation, since he seems scared to be alone around such a beautiful noble woman as yourself
Specifically saying "You’ve seen something unexpected about me, haven’t you? You have good eyes, though I am certain he’s already seen it as well. That said, your manners are more lacking than your leader’s."
"A lady must keep her secrets, no? Rest assured, I have been here for several days to understand Buddhism and how you view the world. It is a selfish desire so I may better understand my own connection to the world. It is difficult to speak so frankly with people on such matters! I’m sure you can understand why."
And
"And your leader has said things concerning the Dao that even learned Daoists seem to overlook! If someone so wise speaks highly of you then I’m sure we can get along. You have nothing to fear from me, except perhaps my mouth. I seem to have worn down many of the other monks through my constant questions."
Update will arrive shortly
>>5380480Yeah, just went on a bit of an unexpected trip with the family. Sorry if I made you worry.
