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"Master is joking. Right now, I am as weak as a chicken; how can I help? You should seek someone more capable!" Li Xiaonan shook his head. He understood that as long as he didn't break through the Nine Yin Stage, he would be as soft as tofu. It was better to hide away in Qingyu City.
"Little North! Please wait!" Li Xiaonan turned to leave but was stopped by Heart's Desire.
Li Xiaonan frowned slightly. "Master, men and women should keep their distance..."
"My apologies! Heart's Desire has been rude. With compassion, if the young lady is willing, this act will surely benefit the world," Heart's Desire said earnestly.
Li Xiaonan scoffed, "What does the fate of the world have to do with me? I can barely protect my own life. Once I reach the celestial realm, who knows what will happen? A bunch of powerful figures chasing after me—do I have time to care about the world?"
"Do not worry about your safety. I will accompany you and ensure your well-being," he added. It must be said that Huinian was more promising than his master; he knew what Li Xiaonan was concerned about and immediately addressed it. "You have a connection with Buddhism, and this experience may bring you great benefits. I hope you consider it carefully."
Li Xiaonan sat back down in his original position, pondering the monk's words. Benefiting the world aside, the potential advantages were quite tempting. Although he already possessed two unique skills—Harmony Technique for internal matters and Martial Soul for external affairs—combining them was seamless, but no one would complain about having more good things. Moreover, he was very interested in the secrets of Buddhism.
After a moment of hesitation, Li Xiaonan nodded slowly and pressed his lips together. "Alright then, I agree to help you, but first, I need to contact my friends. Master Heart's Desire, please escort me back to Spring Blossom Pavilion." After his previous near-misfortune, he dared not go alone to such a place filled with distractions.
Before Heart's Desire could respond, Huinian hurriedly said, "Master cannot go to such places. Qing An, you should accompany Little North." Qing An nodded and slowly stood up, still holding a prayer bead in one hand and a bowl in the other.
As they walked along the street, Li Xiaonan felt uncomfortable under the stares of passersby. Looking at his outfit, which was indeed a bit revealing, he noticed a clothing store at the corner ahead. Without hesitation, he turned inside, and Qing An silently followed.
In the past, Li Xiaonan had always chosen clothes for others; now that it was his turn to pick for himself, he found himself somewhat at a loss.
"This young lady has truly remarkable looks. Do you see anything you like?"
Qing An looked at Li Xiaonan, who remained unmoved, and picked up a blue robe from the side. "As a woman, it's better to dress conservatively and simply."
Li Xiaonan glanced at Qing An, her slender brows always appearing vacant. The sharpness of her nose exuded a chill. "If you want me to dress conservatively, I’ll show more skin," she retorted. "Sister, I want that big red dress over there."
The dress was red with golden threads, embroidered with colorful phoenixes and auspicious clouds. It had a red sheer sleeve attached to the right shoulder, while the left side was bare. The skirt was shorter in front and longer in the back, with an asymmetrical style that somehow radiated harmony, as if other dresses had an extra sleeve.
The Boss Lady smiled charmingly. "You have great taste, miss! This is a new arrival. With your tall figure, this skirt will reach just to your knees, showcasing those long beautiful legs—absolutely stunning!"
"Alright! Qing An, pay for it!" Li Xiaonan exclaimed as she dashed behind the curtain to change. It wasn't that she didn't want to pay; all her valuables were in her Storage Ring, and without True Essence Power, she couldn't access them.
Qing An shook his head helplessly and pulled out a couple of silver coins from his sleeve to hand to the Shopkeeper. Just as he looked up, Li Xiaonan emerged from behind the curtain. The red and gold colors complemented her snow-white skin beautifully, especially the arm that was exposed under the dim yellow candlelight, which glowed softly.
Li Xiaonan stood in front of a bronze mirror and was surprised to see Qing An blushing behind her. She sighed inwardly, regretting her earlier stubbornness. The dress was indeed beautiful, but the fabric was rather revealing. Wasn't the Starry Illusion Continent supposed to be patriarchal? Why were the styles more extravagant than those on Earth? That blue robe would have been better...
But alas, there was no such thing as regret medicine in this world. After thanking the Boss Lady, she headed towards Spring Blossom Pavilion.
"Hey! Where did this handsome monk come from? Quite charming!" Li Xiaonan felt a black line appear above her head. How could someone like Qing An be considered good-looking? Was this woman blind? If it weren't for him... sigh... A hero doesn't dwell on past glories...
"It's you! Boss! Hmph! I couldn't beat you during the day; let's have another round tonight!" Chen Yaojin had just finished dealing with Wang Gousheng when he came out and heard that Li Xiaonan had been taken by a monk. He hurriedly rushed out and happened upon Li Xiaonan and Qing An.
Li Xiaonan lowered her head with a smile at the corner of her mouth. She had never liked Qing An anyway and wanted to see Chen Yaojin's full strength. With tears in her eyes, she turned to Chen Yaojin and said, "Little Jin... he... he bullied me; go beat him up!"
Chen Yaojin flared his nostrils in anger and nodded fiercely. With a flick of his wrist, he pulled out his trusty axe. Li Xiaonan turned to the bystanders and shouted, "A fight is about to happen! Quick, grab some small stools and bring some peanuts and sunflower seeds; it's time for a show!"
The crowd dispersed in excitement, slamming doors behind them. The once lively street was now left with only Li Xiaonan, Chen Yaojin, and Qing An.
Li Xiaonan pouted, thinking to himself: Isn't it just a fight? Such a lack of experience.
At that moment, although he did not possess True Essence Power, he was still a Cultivator, and everyone around him were mere mortals. Ordinary people naturally could not withstand the pressure emitted during a Cultivator's battle, especially when one of them was a ghost.
Qing An frowned, unsure how to explain. His calm eyes glanced at Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan grunted softly, turned his head away, and found a step to sit down on, his fair skin revealing quite a bit of spring light.
The night breeze blew gently, dark clouds loomed overhead, devouring the bright moon bit by bit. Shadows on the ground hesitated and shifted as the faint black aura emanating from Chen Yaojin grew denser.
He cackled, "Damn it, I've wanted to beat you up for ages! How dare you bully my boss? Take this!" Chen Yaojin charged at Qing An with an axe in hand, while Qing An held his Golden Bowl aloft in his right hand and clasped prayer beads in his left, reciting the six-character mantra one by one.
Sitting nearby, Li Xiaonan felt quite alarmed. It seemed that during their last encounter, Qing An had shown mercy. Now, those six golden characters burst forth from his mouth like solid objects, striking towards Chen Yaojin.
Chen Yaojin grunted and shouted, "Swallow, bite, devour, chew!" Suddenly, he opened his mouth wide, his face contorting into a fierce grimace as he gulped down the six golden words one by one, chewing them with glee and laughing heartily.
Qing An was startled as he saw Chen Yaojin's massive axe descending.
Li Xiaonan stood up urgently and shouted, "Little Jin, stop!"
With gritted teeth, Chen Yaojin forcefully altered the direction of his axe swing. The blade landed beside Qing An's feet, followed by a tremendous tremor as a crack several dozen meters long suddenly appeared in the ground.
Chen Yaojin put away his axe and exhaled deeply. Scratching his head, he said, "Boss! You scared me to death! Why did you suddenly tell me to stop? I was just about to chop him down!"
Li Xiaonan patted Chen Yaojin on the shoulder and smiled. "We're on the same side. I have some matters to discuss with these Great Monks. You should head back to Qingyu City and tell Ling Kui not to worry."
Chen Yaojin was taken aback. How could it be that he had just eliminated Wang Gousheng, and now the boss was siding with these bald men? "No way! Boss, who knows if they have good intentions? I have to stick with you to protect you!"
"Little Jin, listen to me!"
"I won't! Even if you chase me away with a broom, I'm not going!" Chen Yaojin declared resolutely.
Li Xiaonan sighed and nodded, retracting the Heavenly Jade Ring in his hand. "There's a long strip inside; help me take it out."
Chen Yaojin nodded and handed over the Big Brother Phone to Li Xiaonan. Li Xiaonan activated the Spirit Key and briefly explained his situation before tossing the Big Brother Phone back to Chen Yaojin.
"Boss, the ring!" Chen Yaojin placed the Big Brother Phone back into the ring and extended it with both hands.
Li Xiaonan didn't even look back. "It's a gift for you. I can't use this right now, but it can hold something alive. You know... for later."
Chen Yaojin scratched his head, a glimmer of understanding flashing in his eyes as he instantly grasped Li Xiaonan's meaning. Wasn't that referring to the Little Demon Child? He chuckled and said, "Thank you, Boss!"
Qing An observed everything quietly. Both the mysterious communication device and the ring amazed him. The kind of master or leader one followed determined their perspective on the world.
Since Chen Yaojin was with Li Xiaonan, he wouldn't be surprised by any strange treasures Li Xiaonan produced.
The group returned to the temple, with Li Xiaonan keeping Chen Yaojin behind him. He whispered, "Little Jin, keep your mouth shut for a while. Those two old men are formidable; they're not someone you can handle!"
"Can't you handle them either, Boss?" Although Chen Yaojin sensed changes in Li Xiaonan, he wasn't sure if it was intentional due to Li Xiaonan using the Soul Ring.
Li Xiaonan bit his lip in frustration and said, "Without True Essence Power, who knows where this will lead? There might be danger. You might not be able to enter places related to Buddhism. If you sense any danger, hide immediately in the Seven-Level Pagoda, understood?"
"Well! Little Jin will definitely not cause any trouble for the boss!" Chen Yaojin stood at attention and saluted, then chuckled, "Boss, this outfit looks even better than the last one!"
Li Xiaonan rolled his eyes and said, "Go! You dare to tease the boss!"
"Who dares to intrude upon Tianchan Temple!" Hui Nian flew out from the temple, holding a staff, while Heart's Desire stood with hands clasped behind his back, wearing a calm smile.
Chen Yaojin shrank his neck and whispered, "The one behind is quite impressive!"
Li Xiaonan clicked his tongue, thinking: Isn't that obvious? After all, that person is a descendant of Buddhism; how could they not be impressive?
"Master, we're on the same side!" Li Xiaonan waved at Heart's Desire.
"Hmph! Clearly a ghostly body; how can you call yourself human?" Hui Nian descended from the air, casting a cold glance at Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan waved his hand dismissively and said, "If you want to argue with me, you won't win. Your master hasn't spoken yet; why are you butting in? Master, I wonder if our destination will affect my friend."
Heart's Desire shook his head. "Everything is uncertain. Since you've come, it must be fate. Follow me!"
Li Xiaonan tilted his head in confusion as he watched Heart's Desire walk into the temple. Aren't we supposed to go to the Buddhist Sacred Ground? Could it be that the Buddhist Sacred Ground is right here?
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