The Monk Who Was Supposed to Save Me Fell for Men

Monk: "Benefactor Chi, I see that one half of you is blessed with boundless merit, while the other has become a hellish asura... This is a dangerous omen. I would gladly accompany you on your journey, guide you to awaken the bodhi mind, and lead you through the gates of merit." Chi Wang: "...Speak plainly." Monk: "It's been seven hundred years. If I don't make a move now, someone else will steal you away." This eminent monk has profound Buddhist wisdom and is unlike any other. When he sees that his old flame is so beautiful, he tries to persuade him to become a monk, lest he be left out in the world to bring calamity upon everyone. If he can bring calamity upon just one person, then sacrificing himself to save others is worth it. √ This is not a power fantasy. If that's what you're looking for, please don't come in. System swapped before going premium. √ The seme appears after the story goes premium. An old-school, melodramatic romance, but they don't spend the entire story falling in love. √ Later parts involve concepts from theology and cosmic philosophy. Theme: