虛堂和尚語錄 6.130

6.130

He cited: "Because Layman Pang asked Upādhyāya Qifeng, 'How many miles from here to the peak?' Qifeng said, 'Where have you come from?' The layman said, 'Extremely steep and unyielding—it cannot be inquired into.' Qifeng said, 'How much is it?' The layman said, 'One, two, three.' Qifeng said, 'Four, five, six.' The layman said, 'Why not say seven?' Qifeng said, 'As soon as one says seven, there is eight.' The layman said, 'That's it, that's it!' Qifeng said, 'Add to it as you please.' The layman gave a shout, and Qifeng also gave a shout."