“Amitabha.”
Divine Monk Kongjian said, “Benefactor Long has misunderstood!”
“Misunderstood?” Long Wu snorted coldly, “The facts are clear, you’re protecting that kid, how have I misunderstood?”
Divine Monk Kongjian said, “Firstly, whether Benefactor Ye is the heir of Benefactor Lu Wushuang, this poor monk does not know.”
“Secondly, what grievances exist between your Forbidden City and Benefactor Ye, this poor monk is also unaware.”
“Lastly, this poor monk has not said he intends to protect Benefactor Ye.”
“What do you mean?” Long Wu said, “If you’re not protecting him, then step aside quickly and don’t stop me from killing him.”
Master Du’e said urgently, “Master—”
Divine Monk Kongjian said, “Benefactor Long, the Enlightenment Tower is a sacred place of this temple, this poor monk is stopping you only to prevent you from entering the tower.”
“Once Benefactor Ye leaves the tower, whatever Benefactor Long chooses to do is between you two, this poor monk will not interfere.”
“However, this poor monk has one request, no killing is permitted within Tianlong Temple.”
Long Wu was displeased, “After all that, you’re still trying to stop me from killing Ye Qiu.”
“If Benefactor Long insists on seeing it that way, this poor monk can do nothing about it, but as long as this poor monk is here, you will not enter the Enlightenment Tower.” Divine Monk Kongjian continued, “If Benefactor Long does not believe me, feel free to try.”
Long Wu hesitated.
He had already tried once, and the result was internal injuries.
If he tried again, he would have to use his trump card.
He didn’t know the true extent of Divine Monk Kongjian’s cultivation or what hidden cards he held, so Long Wu had no certainty of victory.
What to do?
After pondering for a while, Long Wu asked, “Kongjian, were you speaking the truth just now?”
“If that kid comes out, and I make my move, you won’t stop me, will you?”
Divine Monk Kongjian nodded slightly, “Monks do not lie, nor do they meddle in worldly grudges.”
“Fine, I’ll wait for him here, I refuse to believe that kid can hide in the tower for a lifetime.”
With that, Long Wu sat down on the ground.
“Benefactor Long, this poor monk also said earlier, no killing is permitted within Tianlong Temple, so if you intend to kill Benefactor Ye when he emerges, please do so outside.”
“Don’t worry, I have my own plans.”
Long Wu had made up his mind, once Ye Qiu emerged from the Enlightenment Tower, he would seize him with the fastest speed.
Then, he would cripple Ye Qiu’s cultivation, turning him into a true invalid.
After that, he would take Ye Qiu back to the Forbidden City and, in front of the tombstones of Long Liu and Long Jiu, kill him to comfort the spirits of his two brothers.
Thinking this, Long Wu began to channel his energy to heal.
Divine Monk Kongjian turned and returned to the first floor of the Enlightenment Tower.
“Master, you weren’t injured just now, were you?” Master Du’e asked.
In the distance, Long Wu, who had been healing, suddenly opened his eyes and glanced towards the Enlightenment Tower.
Divine Monk Kongjian smiled, “How could your master be injured so easily, I only used sixty percent of my strength earlier.”
As expected, this old bald donkey was hiding his cultivation.
Long Wu’s eyes flickered.
“That’s good.” Master Du’e breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, he saw Divine Monk Kongjian’s lips move slightly, and a voice sounded in his ear.
“Long Wu is formidable, with his cultivation, he can clearly hear our master-disciple conversation.”
Master Du’e was startled, “Master…”
Divine Monk Kongjian raised a hand to stop Master Du’e from speaking, his lips moving slightly again.
“Don’t worry, your master is using the Buddhist secret transmission technique, even if he stood beside me, he wouldn’t hear my words.”
Master Du’e was shocked.
Secret transmission was one of the seventy-two supreme Buddhist techniques, with very few mastering it in the past two hundred years.
He hadn’t expected his master to have mastered it.
Master Du’e continued to receive instructions via secret transmission, “Du’e, stay here and keep an eye on Long Wu, if he dares to trespass, immediately use the Six Meridians Divine Sword to signal.”
“But you need not worry too much, Long Wu was seriously injured earlier, he won’t recover within three hours.”
“Your master will go up to check on Benefactor Ye, he seems to have encountered some trouble.”
Master Du’e nodded.
Divine Monk Kongjian stepped towards the second floor, but as he ascended the steps, he glanced back at Master Du’e, his eyes filled with reluctance.
Master Du’e saw Divine Monk Kongjian’s expression and, for some reason, felt a pang of unease.
He opened his mouth, wanting to ask something, but remembering that Long Wu could hear their conversation, he closed it again.
“Du’e, having a disciple like you is my pride.”
Divine Monk Kongjian smiled, then ascended the steps.
When Divine Monk Kongjian reached the second floor of the Enlightenment Tower, his body trembled, nearly collapsing.
He quickly steadied himself against the wall, blood streaming from his mouth, his face pale.
Divine Monk Kongjian was injured!
And gravely so.
He had been holding on earlier to prevent Long Wu from noticing, otherwise, Long Wu would have already stormed in.
“The Forbidden City is truly terrifying.”
“Back then, Long Wu’s skills were inferior to Du’e’s now, but after years in seclusion, his cultivation has surpassed mine.”
“The Forbidden City must be hiding a great secret.”
Divine Monk Kongjian wiped the blood from his mouth, then, leaning against the wall, climbed the steps one by one.
Fourth floor of the Enlightenment Tower.
Ye Qiu stood before the stone wall, his eyes fixed on the sword manual inscribed upon it, sighing softly, “Alas…”
At that moment, footsteps sounded behind him.
Ye Qiu turned and was startled to see Divine Monk Kongjian with blood streaming from his mouth.
In truth, he had already known about the events below the tower.
After all, Long Wu had caused quite a commotion.
But Ye Qiu hadn’t expected Divine Monk Kongjian to be so severely injured.
Ye Qiu hurriedly approached, supporting Divine Monk Kongjian, and asked, “Monk, you…”
Hush!
Divine Monk Kongjian made a silencing gesture, and Ye Qiu immediately fell silent.
Then, using secret transmission, Divine Monk Kongjian told Ye Qiu, “Long Wu can hear our conversation, so this poor monk must use secret transmission.”
What?
He could hear from such a distance?
Was he even human?
Shocked, Ye Qiu’s fingers swiftly traced through the air, and soon, with a buzzing vibration, a glass-like barrier of air enveloped him and Divine Monk Kongjian.
Soundproof talisman!
“Monk, Long Wu can’t hear our conversation now, how are your injuries?” Ye Qiu asked urgently.
“No matter.” Divine Monk Kongjian said in shock, “Benefactor Ye is truly a man of great fortune, to also be proficient in the art of talismans, this poor monk is in awe.”
“Monk, let’s not talk about that now, let me check your injuries.”
Ye Qiu could see that Divine Monk Kongjian was badly hurt, he reached out to take his pulse, but unexpectedly, Divine Monk Kongjian gently waved his hand, a soft surge of internal energy deflecting Ye Qiu’s hand.
