Show Me Some Buddha's Halo

After being pressed back down by Daoist Yuyang, Yuan Kong showed no signs of displeasure. He casually picked up another fruit, wiped it with his hand, and asked,

"Where is Sect Leader Chu? I can't just be working for free, right? I owe so many spirit stones, he should at least wipe off a bit of my debt."

Lin Luoyu sized up Yuan Kong once more. This little monk hadn't been so money-minded in the past.

After traveling and experiencing the world, it seemed he had become overly concerned with money.

Lin Luoyu still answered sincerely,

"You can just discuss this matter with my master. I can't make the decision."

Yuan Kong nodded. He looked at Lin Luoyu as if he wanted to ask something, but after glancing at Daoist Yuyang, he swallowed his words.

Observing this, Lin Luoyu spoke up,

"Everyone here is on the same side. If you have anything to ask, just ask directly. I will try my best to answer you if I can."

Hearing this, Yuan Kong didn't hesitate and asked directly,

"The area near your sect in Yuzhou City was blasted into a massive crater. That night, many cultivators with indescribably tyrannical auras were fighting there."

"The spiritual energy from their clashes illuminated the sky, and there were also many cultivators silently capturing people near Yuzhou City."

"There were also cultivators who refused to reveal their identities setting up formations to protect Yuzhou City. Otherwise, who knows how many people would have died under that kind of pressure."

"I felt that things were abnormal... I wanted to contact you but couldn't. The talisman Sect Leader Chu gave me was useless; there was no reaction at all when I used it."

"You guys should know about this, right?"

Looking at Yuan Kong's worried expression, Lin Luoyu replied,

"We know. Master was there that day. The problem has already been dealt with."

"That's good." Yuan Kong nodded, but he didn't continue to press for details.

That level of confrontation was no longer something a little Golden Core monk like him could pry into.

Yuan Kong actually felt that Chu Xingchen should have known, but whether Chu Xingchen knew or not had nothing to do with whether he would tell him.

Chu Xingchen had done him a great favor.

His conscience wouldn't allow Yuan Kong to just ignore it and not ask.

Just like this time, hearing that Chu Xingchen needed his help, he dropped everything he was doing and came.

Debts of gratitude are hard to calculate clearly.

Perhaps it would only be settled when his heart felt it was enough.

Yuan Kong finished eating the fruit in his hand. Calculating that he had eaten quite a lot, even though there were still more on the table, he didn't reach for them. A smile appeared on his face as he looked at Daoist Yuyang,

"Thank you for the hospitality."

Daoist Yuyang slightly raised his hand and gestured, "A few fruits aren't worth much. If you want, you can take some with you."

"No need, this monk is already satisfied." Yuan Kong slowly stood up. "I know you are all people who do great things, but in my eyes, you are all just my friends."

"If there's any place you need me, I will do my best."

Just as Yuan Kong's voice faded.

A streak of rainbow light shot over at an astonishing speed.

Daoist Yuyang looked over, but his body didn't move. Putting everything else aside, anyone who could pass through layers of protection to arrive here must be one of their own, although he didn't know which one yet.

The next moment, the rainbow light landed at the door.

Wu Kong, bringing Donggua along, landed outside the hall. He looked into the hall, then bowed and said,

"I am the Buddhist Son Wu Kong..."

"I recognize you." Daoist Yuyang interrupted. "Come in and talk."

Wu Kong nodded lightly, casually pulling Donggua along as he stepped into the hall.

Donggua's gaze also swept around before fixing tightly on Lin Luoyu.

The main reason Donggua had trusted Cui Hao in the beginning was largely due to this Lin Luoyu, who overflowed with righteous aura.

Who would have thought that someone with such a righteous face would be no slouch at deceiving people either.

Lin Luoyu naturally also recognized Donggua. He hadn't known much about how Cui Hao dealt with Donggua back then, and he never thought he would see Donggua again...

It was just that, the more he saw this Donggua, the more miserable he seemed to look.

After Wu Kong's gaze swept over the crowd, he started looking at Yuan Kong.

Yuan Kong also looked at Wu Kong. Then, he took the initiative to bow and said,

"Buddhist Son of Chanlin Temple, Yuan Kong, greets Senior Brother."

Between Buddhist Sons of the Buddhist sect, they could sense that extraordinary feeling coming from the other party.

Wu Kong returned the bow, then asked,

"Chanlin Temple... doesn't seem to be in the Central State, right?"

Yuan Kong naturally replied, "It's in Southern Jambudvipa."

Buddhist Son... Southern Jambudvipa? What kind of Buddhist Son would be scattered out in Southern Jambudvipa, in an unheard-of temple?

Wu Kong's expression showed a hint of doubt as he looked at Yuan Kong's dirty clothes opposite him, but Buddhist charm flowed within the latter's eyes.

His cultivation might not be much to look at, but with just one glance, one could tell that his cultivation of the Buddhist heart was profound.

Where did Chu Xingchen trick such a Buddhist Son well-versed in Buddhist principles from?

Wu Kong had doubts in his heart, but he still returned the greeting and acknowledged it. Then, his gaze turned to Daoist Yuyang,

"Fellow Daoist Chu asked me to come here and temporarily follow Lin Luoyu's command."

Daoist Yuyang cast a sidelong glance, gesturing for Wu Kong to look at Lin Luoyu to the side.

Lin Luoyu cupped his hands in greeting.

Wu Kong looked at Lin Luoyu. After taking a few more looks, he felt that it was quite reasonable for Chu Xingchen to be able to find a Buddhist Son well-versed in Buddhist principles.

For someone with a personality like Chu Xingchen's to be able to recruit a cultivator overflowing with righteous aura...

"No need!"

Another streak of rainbow light approached from outside.

Chu Xingchen's figure landed, and he quickly walked into the hall,

"Hua Wu is quite reliable. I'm here. This time, I will command personally."

Seeing that the main person had finally arrived, Daoist Yuyang walked over quickly and threw a punch without hesitation.

Chu Xingchen's cultivation was now much higher than Daoist Yuyang's, but facing this ordinary punch, he didn't dodge and honestly took the blow on his shoulder.

"Now that you've hit me, you're not allowed to complain anymore." Chu Xingchen, with a pained expression, clutched his struck shoulder and spoke quickly before Daoist Yuyang could say anything.

Daoist Yuyang snorted coldly,

"If it weren't for your trivial matters, I would have already returned to the Grand Dao Sect to break through to the next realm."

Chu Xingchen smiled apologetically, "Sorry, sorry, it happened suddenly."

Seeing that Chu Xingchen's attitude in admitting his mistake was quite sincere, Daoist Yuyang didn't continue to pursue the matter. He just waved his hand and said,

"Since you're here, take care of it yourself. Come find me if there's a problem. It's a complete mess, and I've been wanting to wash my hands of it for a while."

"Remember, for all this mess, you have to give me a reward."

Chu Xingchen laughed and hooked his arm around Daoist Yuyang's shoulders,

"We're brothers, what kind of talk is that? We're at a critical juncture, how can you just throw in the towel?"

"Later, I'll take you to the Heaven Derivation Sect to drink."

Daoist Yuyang looked at Chu Xingchen, who raised an eyebrow with a suggestive expression.

Drink at the Heaven Derivation Sect... Chun Nuan?

Daoist Yuyang didn't speak, but his figure, which was preparing to leave, stopped.

Chu Xingchen knew that this Daoist had agreed. He then released Daoist Yuyang's shoulder and looked at Yuan Kong.

Seeing Chu Xingchen's eager gaze, Yuan Kong coughed lightly and slowly took a few steps back,

"When you look at me like that... there's never anything good waiting for me."

Chu Xingchen didn't reply to this and instead asked,

"How is your research on that sarira from the True Sound Dharma Temple going?"

"I've pretty much studied it thoroughly. It's just a Buddhist scripture, not some secret cultivation technique."

"Truly thoroughly?"

"P-probably?"

Chu Xingchen raised an eyebrow and said,

"Shine some Buddha light and let me take a look."