I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense-Chapter 924 - 925: Dont Use the Fellow Disciples Talismans
Chapter 924: Chapter 925: Don’t Use the Fellow Disciples’ Talismans
Ergouzi howled up at the sky, trembling with anger. He had joined the Buddhist Sect, changed his name, and even secured sponsorship from the Great Thunderclap Temple, all for the sake of amassing wealth today. But someone had intercepted him along the way, and with such speed that he had lost over a billion top-grade Immortal Stones. He felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his vision darkened.
“Isn’t Li Xiaobai the cultivator who has been causing trouble within the Buddha Country lately? It turns out he was the one scheming behind the scenes. Someone go, quickly fetch the skilled members of the Arhat Hall to capture the thieves—Liu Jinshui and Li Xiaobai must not be allowed to escape the Western Continent. We must stop them!”
“Such demons must be severely punished. Bring them back and lock them in the Buddhist Pagoda!”
Master Juejuezi was momentarily stunned before regaining his composure, shouting at the monks, “Someone dares to rob even the temple money of Buddha, on the sacred grounds of the Great Thunderclap Temple no less—it’s utterly insane!”
“Yes!”
The monks’ figures flickered, and they quickly dispersed.
“What does this mean? Our Immortal Stones were swindled?”
“Were those two monks’ novices just now not disciples of the Thunderclap Temple, but someone disguised on purpose?”
The cultivators below, seeing the actions of Ergouzi and Juejuezi, suddenly had an ominous feeling.
“Damn, we’ve all been deceived! Those two guys were here to swindle our Immortal Stones, and they have taken them all!”
“That was ten thousand top-grade Immortal Stones!”
The cultivators grew tumultuous and extremely angry. The money was intended for Master Wuhu’s expenses and for the temple offerings. Someone daring to try and steal it was utterly outrageous!
“I was just complimenting that young monk for his swift actions, darn it. Turns out he was specifically here to scam money—how could he not be swift?”
“Not all our Immortal Stones were taken by those two thieves, right? Surely we don’t have to give another ten thousand top-grade Immortal Stones?”
Many people were worried. Ten thousand top-grade Immortal Stones was not an insignificant amount, and they definitely did not want to give away another ten thousand for no reason.
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“All benefactors, rest assured. Today, it was the neglect of the Great Thunderclap Temple that allowed thieves to act within our temple, startling all benefactors here. Master Wuhu will still keep his promise. Whether the Immortal Stones were given to this old monk or to the two thieves, you can all go with the master to the big tomb.”
Master Juejuezi spoke loudly. This was Ergouzi’s idea. The money was already gone, but he could not afford to lose the people—these were all meant to be cannon fodder to pave the way in the big tomb, and must be firmly held onto.
Upon hearing this, the commotion among the crowd eased considerably.
Ergouzi looked at Juejuezi and whispered, “Master Juejuezi, since there were thieves interfering with us, shouldn’t we adjust our share of the earnings? I think a fifty-fifty split seems fair.”
Juejuezi shook his head, “Amitabha, Buddha’s child, do not forget that if the Great Thunderclap Temple hadn’t provided various scriptures for you to study, you wouldn’t have reached this point. Remember the well-digger when you drink the water. It is already quite generous for the Thunderclap Temple to give Buddha’s child a ten percent share.”
“But I am Buddha’s child!” Ergouzi objected.
“It’s just a gimmick, after all. The title of Buddha’s child was created by the Great Thunderclap Temple. You cannot bite the hand that feeds you!”
Master Juejuezi said calmly.
Ergouzi: “Then if the Arhat Hall recovers the debt, can we continue to share the remaining part?”
Juejuezi: “The resources should belong to the Arhat Hall if they recover them. If Buddha’s child can negotiate terms with the Arhat Hall, that’s possible.”
Ergouzi: “Who doesn’t know that the Arhat Hall is located inside the Great Thunderclap Temple? If the Immortal Stones go into the pocket of the Arhat Hall, isn’t that the same as going into the pocket of the Great Thunderclap Temple? My share has to be included!”
Juejuezi: “Hush! Amitabha, Buddha’s child, be careful with your words. Openly slandering the Arhat Hall could land you in the Buddhist Pagoda!”
Ergouzi: “….”
…
Meanwhile, at the border of Buddha Country.
Three figures sneakily looked around, ensuring no cultivators were nearby before they took off their monk robes and changed into their own clothes.
“Sixth brother, why did you decide to follow your junior?”
Li Xiaobai glanced at the chubby man behind him and asked indifferently.
“It’s just a coincidence that it’s on the way.”
Liu Jinshui smiled warmly, following at an unhurried pace.
Li Xiaobai continued, “Brother, you’ve been quite successful in the Western Continent these days, even defeating Jiumozhi. May I ask what realm you have reached now?”
“I’ve just stepped into the Earth Immortal Realm, nothing compared to the renowned reputation of my junior brother!”
Liu Jinshui still wore a face full of smiles.
“Brother flatters me.”
Li Xiaobai’s face turned terrifyingly dark; this guy was using his name, of course, he was famous.
“I heard Jiumozhi is a young talent, I would really like to meet him if I have some spare time. Brother, do you know where he might be?”
“I don’t know, but he will definitely enter the Great Tomb to compete for opportunities. If junior brother is curious, you might as well open the Starry Sky Battlefield and directly challenge him. His cultivation level is also in the Earth Immortal Realm, and he ranks quite high on the list.”
Liu Jinshui said.
“Thank you for the information, brother.”
This indeed gave Li Xiaobai a reminder; he didn’t need to find Jiumozhi to capture him. Since his name was on the list, a direct challenge would suffice. As soon as this person appeared, he could capture him with a gourd, a process so smooth it was perfect.
“Speaking of which, junior brother, don’t you really want to enter the Great Tomb to seek some opportunities? It could be the legacy of some ancient master. Even gaining a small part of the heritage could benefit you infinitely!”
Liu Jinshui, with undying ulterior motives, probed.
“No.”
Li Xiaobai replied stiffly, knowing that this guy was just eyeing the treasure map in his possession, seeking a free ride.
“Hehe, junior brother, you don’t say it, but your body is very honest. Isn’t the direction we’re walking exactly towards the Great Tomb?”
“It’s merely on the way, but aren’t you, brother, planning to flee after causing such a huge mess? Ergouzi is not a benevolent character. Knowing our movements, he will surely invite more masters from the Buddhist Sect to capture us.”
Li Xiaobai said indifferently.
“Fortune favors the bold, the journey to the Great Tomb is a must for me!”
“The treasures left by such top-tier experts, even just scraps, could cause an exponential improvement to someone with our modest abilities.”
Liu Jinshui burst forth with enthusiasm.
“Brothers, within the territory of Buddha Country, the Power of Faith reinforces us, our every move is likely still under the surveillance of the Great Thunderclap Temple, we better use another talisman to cross the border to the outside cities.”
Hu Meizi spoke up, taking out the talisman that Li Xiaobai had just thrown to her.
“Sister, wait, don’t use this talisman. It’s too much for you to handle.”
Liu Jinshui looked at the familiar talisman and couldn’t help but interject; it was the self-destructing talisman prepared earlier for escaping. Though minor in effect, it made a significant impact, intended to cover his escape by attracting the monks’ attention, reducing his presence. He hadn’t expected the young junior brother to be so cunning, directly giving the talisman to Hu Meizi.
“Oh, then I’ll use this one.”
Saying this, Hu Meizi took out the talisman that Liu Jinshui had thrown to her.
Seeing this, Li Xiaobai also hurriedly intervened, “This is a talisman that only we brothers can manage. It’s too soon for you to use it; keep it as a memento for now.”
This was the restraining talisman he had kept for Liu Jinshui, which would instantly immobilize the user once activated. He had hoped to trick him with it, but he hadn’t expected his sixth senior brother to be so vigilant, throwing it straight to Hu Meizi without even looking. With her cultivation level, if she were immobilized, she would be stuck for a good while.
Hu Meizi: “???”
