Once I swallow this golden pill, my fate is in my own hands, not in the hands of heaven!
And so on, a series of wildly audacious ideas.
It sounds like something out of a gangster movie; they're all traitors!
No wonder the rulers of the dynasty would like it.
How will this shameless, insidious, and vicious Buddhist sect retaliate after it has damaged Fahai's reputation?
Thinking of this, Xiao Ning felt eager to try.
However, when soldiers come, we will block them; when water comes, we will dam it!
At worst, we can just leave this world and make a strategic retreat. What's there to be afraid of? Let's just do it!
Thinking about this...
Xiao Ning regained his composure, calmly looking at Xu Xian who was floating in front of him. A wisp of his divine sense probed out, entering Xu Xian's mind and transforming into a colossal god supporting the sky. He coldly snorted, "Aren't you going to wake up yet?"
Xu Xian's weak soul was like a shadow, as if it would dissipate with a gentle breeze. He woke up in a daze, only to find that his abbot had transformed into a huge deity standing before him.
"Ah, the Abbot has arrived! Disciple Xu Hanwen greets the Abbot!"
Xu Xian's spirit struggled to his feet and bowed to Xiao Ning in greeting.
Because Xu Xian and the other three were just Taoist children recruited by Qingxu Temple, Xiao Ning taught them martial arts, but did not accept them as disciples.
Therefore, Xu Xian could only address him as Abbot, but not as Master.
Master, Master, like a teacher and a father.
The master at this time is not like the master in modern society, who is a teacher for life.
A master not only has the obligation to educate, support, and arrange marriages for his disciples, but also to bear the karmic consequences of his disciples' actions.
If a disciple causes trouble outside, the master must also bear the corresponding responsibility.
Therefore, Xiao Ning only recruits nominal disciples at most, mainly because he doesn't want to get involved in karma.
"Alright, snap out of it!"
After saying a few words, Xiao Ning withdrew from his brain to avoid crushing it due to excessive force.
Xu Xian opened his eyes, and the magical power that had been supporting him dissipated just as he did. He then saw the abbot, his brother-in-law Li Gongfu, the deputy constable Guo Laosi, and several constables in the arena.
"Disciple greets Abbot!"
Xu Xian only thought about it for a moment before he mentally filled in the whole story.
After he fell into a coma due to his injuries, his brother-in-law, Li Gongfu, along with several constables from the yamen, took him back to Qingxu Temple.
Fortunately, he was brought back in time; otherwise, the injuries could have been fatal.
He underestimated the power of the monk's palm strike. The initial impact was not noticeable, but the force was immense, damaging his internal organs and making it extremely insidious.
"After you've escorted them down the mountain, come find me in the study!"
Xiao Ning glanced at him indifferently, and after speaking, she did not linger outside the courtyard and returned to the temple.
"Yes, Abbot!"
Xu Xian felt a chill run down his spine, a bad premonition rising within him. But he dared not be negligent, and after responding, he turned around.
"Brother-in-law, and everyone else, the temple doesn't have any guest rooms, so I won't offer you lodging!"
With an embarrassed expression, he said to everyone, "I will remember your kindness today and will repay you handsomely in the future!"
Guo Laosi and the others felt as if they were in a dream. After witnessing the mysterious abbot's methods firsthand, their eyes were truly opened.
At the same time, I felt immense regret.
He regretted not bringing his own nephews and nieces to try their luck when Qingxu Temple was recruiting Taoist children.
If I had been chosen back then, having such a powerful and influential person as my backer would have guaranteed me a bright future.
I regret it so much!
Upon hearing Xu Xian's words of farewell, Guo Laosi and the others, though extremely reluctant, wisely refrained from parting.
"Immortal Master, you flatter us. We only lent a helping hand. How could we dare to accept such a favor? Please remember this, please do not!"
Guo Laosi quickly bowed and replied with a fawning smile.
"Yes, Officer Guo is right, we haven't done much work at all!"
"You flatter me, Immortal Master!"
The other constables also replied.
Xu Xian nodded, said nothing more, but remembered this favor to repay in the future.
He turned to Li Gongfu and said apologetically, "Brother-in-law, let me escort you down the mountain!"
"Hanwen, your injuries... are they serious?"
Li Gongfu was slightly worried, but he didn't question Xu Xian's seemingly impolite act of driving away the guest.
"Brother-in-law, don't worry. After the abbot's magic just now, I've fully recovered and there's nothing wrong with me!"