"You?" Gao Jianfei turned his gaze to the massive Tibetan Mastiff.
"Yes! It's me! It's me! Xiao Gao, don't underestimate me! My speed is three times that of an ordinary Tibetan Mastiff, my strength is three times that of an ordinary Tibetan Mastiff, and my agility is three times that of an ordinary Tibetan Mastiff! Amazing, right?" the Tibetan Mastiff said arrogantly.
"Three times?" Gao Jianfei was taken aback. Although he knew that animals possessed by ghosts would undergo genetic mutations, he didn't know the extent of these mutations!
Tibetan Mastiffs are extremely fierce, almost like wild beasts, and possess formidable fighting power. A physically strong person, without weapons, is no match for a Tibetan Mastiff! And a Tibetan Mastiff possessed by a level 1 ghost has its fighting power tripled!
Gao Jianfei stared at the Tibetan Mastiff, looking it over from left to right. After a long while, he finally made up his mind and said, "Fine! You're coming with me!"
What's meant to be will be. Gao Jianfei would never choose to back down; he would always have to deal with these troubles. As for ambushes and sneak attacks, Gao Jianfei was confident they wouldn't be very effective against those monks and Taoists.
"Sex," go and see them in person, and see what they have to say!
Subconsciously, Gao Jianfei always felt that those monks and Taoists probably wouldn't attack him the moment they met. This was purely an intuition. Besides, the intimidating power of using Little Li's Flying Dagger last time probably still lingered deep within those guys' hearts, right? It probably still made them tremble with fear, didn't it?
Go check it out!
Immediately, Gao Jianfei made an excuse to go for a walk with the Tibetan Mastiff, taking it with him. The Tibetan Mastiff, like a proud warrior, held its head high and followed Gao Jianfei closely.
"Xiao Gao, don't worry at all. If we encounter an ordinary enemy, I'll just charge in and tear them apart, heh." The Tibetan Mastiff transmitted its thoughts to Gao Jianfei.
"Okay. You need to keep a low profile later, understand? I didn't tell you to bite anyone, so just stay put. If I tell you to bite, you have to bite to the death! Bite your neck, understand?" Gao Jianfei muttered.
After much difficulty, we finally managed to hail a taxi that was willing to let Tibetan mastiffs into the car, and arrived at a place about 2 kilometers away from Qingyandong Temple.
Get off the bus. Walk.
Gao Jianfei was basking in the sun with a cigarette in his mouth, followed by a Tibetan Mastiff, looking very stylish.
However, this area is already rural, and no passersby were watching or admiring Gao Jianfei's "super cool" appearance. Along the way, one could see many self-built houses belonging to farmers, as well as farmers planting rice seedlings and drying grain.
In addition, there are a lot of dogs. They are all local dogs raised by farmers.
If an ordinary person came to this kind of rural place, they would definitely be followed by a large pack of stray dogs, which could scare them to tears.
However, when Gao Jianfei brought his Tibetan mastiffs, it was a completely different story. Although there were many of the local dogs, they kept their tails between their legs and peered around cautiously from a distance, absolutely not daring to take a single step closer!
Sometimes, when a Tibetan mastiff roars to the sky, those stray dogs are so frightened that they urinate and tremble all over.
"Heh, I didn't realize you were such a show-off," Gao Jianfei said to the Tibetan Mastiff with a smile.
As he walked, Gao Jianfei got bored and used his basic ghost possession ability to bring up the infrared-like light spot to detect the stray dogs.
It was learned that to possess a stray dog, 50 exorcism points were required.
"Huh? These mongrels, after being possessed by a level 1 ghost, will also mutate and their fighting power will increase, right? Besides, mongrels are very common in rural areas. If I take a pack of mongrels to Qingyan Cave, those monks and Taoists will definitely be caught off guard. If a fight really breaks out, using a mad dog tactic, at least I can escape unscathed, right?"
This was purely a sudden whim.
As he thought about it, the idea gradually took shape in Gao Jianfei's mind.
So, Gao Jianfei began to select relatively robust stray dogs in the vicinity and used his basic ghost possession ability!
"call out!"
"call out!"
"call out!"
Strange beams of light pierced directly into the brain of the mongrel chosen by Gao Jianfei. The mongrel's brain defense was much weaker than that of a Tibetan Mastiff, so within just a few seconds, the level 1 ghost released by Gao Jianfei was able to successfully possess it.
Five minutes later...
"Woof! Woof!"
A pack of stray dogs began to follow Gao Jianfei!
There were 15 stray dogs in total, possessed by a level 1 ghost!
"Xiao Gao! Thank you for letting us be reborn! Thank you!"
The stray dogs sent messages of gratitude to Gao Jianfei.
"Follow me, just follow my instructions!" Gao Jianfei chuckled, becoming increasingly confident about this trip to Qingyan Cave.
"Monks, Taoist priests, nuns? You want to play with me? Then I'll play along!"
And so, Gao Jianfei walked ahead, followed closely by a Tibetan mastiff, and about 10 meters behind, a pack of stray dogs wagging their tails.
The 2-kilometer journey was completed quickly.
The mountain gate of Qingyan Cave Temple had already come into Gao Jianfei's view.
Gao Jianfei looked up and saw that the flat area below the temple was not as crowded with vehicles as usual. A sense of desolation emanated from the temple.
"Closed down? Damn, this temple is closed?" Gao Jianfei wondered.
Just then, the two young monks standing at the temple gate, upon seeing Gao Jianfei, couldn't help but exclaim "Ah!" and quickly ran into the temple, shouting...
"He's here! He's come knocking again! He's here!"
Chapter 208 Gao Jianfei unleashed the dogs... and they bit!
Chapter 208 Gao Jianfei unleashed the dogs... and they bit!
Gao Jianfei glanced at the gate and stone plaque of Qingyan Cave Temple, a cold smile appearing on his lips, and muttered a curse under his breath... "A den of filth!"
Immediately, Gao Jianfei transmitted his thoughts to the 15 stray dogs behind him, saying, "I'll go in first. You can come in one by one later, and try not to attract their attention."
In rural areas, stray dogs are very common, and it's quite normal for one to wander into a temple.
A pack of stray dogs ran to the base of the wall below the temple and hid. Gao Jianfei led the Tibetan mastiffs into the temple.
The once bustling Qingyan Cave Temple, teeming with worshippers, now appeared desolate and forlorn, with only a dozen or so young monks peeking out from in front of the main hall. Their faces showed extreme tension, tinged with intense hatred, upon seeing Gao Jianfei enter the temple. The fact that Gao Jianfei brought a Tibetan mastiff with him added to the monks' bewilderment.
In an instant, more than a dozen strangely shaped people, as if their feet did not touch the ground, stepped out of the magnificent Mahavira Hall!
There were Taoist priests, nuns, monks, and laypeople dressed as well. The variety was endless.
There were 11 people in total, lined up in a row! The young monks all retreated to the back.
Of the 11 people, the Taoist priest Qingquanzi and the slovenly monk Jiese were people Gao Jianfei had met before. In addition, there were 3 nuns, 2 monks, 2 Taoist priests, and 2 strong laymen.
The eleven people looked at Gao Jianfei with extremely complex expressions, a mixture of hatred, anger, fear, and inquiry.
Gao Jianfei, with his Tibetan Mastiff, walked to a spot about 7 or 8 meters away from them, where the two stopped. Gao Jianfei cut to the chase, "Didn't you send me to Qingyan Cave Temple to talk to me about something? Now that I'm here, say whatever you want!"
"This young man has real courage, daring to come alone!" The 11 people couldn't help but admire him in their hearts. "Truly worthy of being a descendant of an ancient sect or great family!"
With a seemingly warm smile on his face, Qingquanzi stepped forward and cupped his hands slightly. “Friend Gao Jianfei, I am Qingquanzi, the abbot of the Sanyao Temple on Wuzhi Mountain in Neijiang City. I invited you here today with no ill intentions. Please do not be anxious, just stay calm.”
In fact, the 11 people in front of Gao Jianfei, whether Taoist priests, laymen, monks, or nuns, were all managers of small Taoist temples, monasteries, and nunneries within the province, and had always been on good terms with Qingyandong Temple in ZG City.
Gao Jianfei smiled noncommittally, "So, what exactly do you want to see me about?"
"Please, friend Gao Jianfei, move to the back room for a chat." Qingquanzi maintained his extremely warm and proper smile, which also gave him a Taoist air.
"If there's anything, let's talk it out here. There's no need to go to any side rooms." Gao Jianfei didn't move.
"Insolence!" At this moment, a nun couldn't help but shout angrily, "So young, yet so arrogant! Who do you think you are? Even your family would have to show us some respect. You really don't know your place!" The nun was a middle-aged woman with a bald head, which looked quite comical.
"Woof! Woof!" The Tibetan Mastiff couldn't help but let out a low growl, as if in defiance and provocation. Its limbs gripped the ground tightly, its mane stood on end, and it bared its teeth, looking quite terrifying!
"Hmm?" Qingquanzi glanced at the Tibetan mastiff that Gao Jianfei had brought, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "It's a mastiff? Its bloodline is quite pure."
Although Qingquanzi showed some surprise at the Tibetan Mastiff, he was ultimately just a beast and wouldn't take it too seriously.
"Master Jing'an, don't panic, don't panic." Qingquanzi stopped the nun who was about to go berserk and gave her companions a wink, the unspoken message being... you all stay quiet, I'll handle this!
Among the eleven people, Qingquanzi was clearly a man of some prestige. With a single glance, he signaled to the others, who indeed fell silent, only glaring resentfully at Gao Jianfei.
"Since that's the case, then, friend Gao Jianfei, let's discuss this here," Qingquanzi said slowly. "Previously, friend Gao Jianfei murdered many eminent monks of Qingyan Cave, his methods were undeniably ruthless. Subsequently, he also murdered our close friend, Madam Gou! We admire friend Gao Jianfei's sharp methods, but in this world, nothing can be resolved without reason. Today, we are very willing to turn hostility into friendship with friend Gao Jianfei, but we hope that friend Gao Jianfei will provide an explanation for all the previous killings! Otherwise... it will not be enough to convince the public!"
As the conversation progressed, a sense of authority emerged from Qingquanzi's voice!
Powerful!
Qingquanzi acknowledged that Gao Jianfei's throwing knives were formidable. However, Qingquanzi absolutely refused to believe that Gao Jianfei could have used the same miraculous throwing knives to kill Madam Gou 11 times that very night.
This time, Gao Jianfei only brought a Tibetan mastiff with him to the meeting. Qingquanzi had analyzed that with 11 people on his side, plus a dozen or so young monks, they should be able to completely contain Gao Jianfei!
If Gao Jianfei had any sense, he wouldn't have acted so forcefully!
"Heh, I've always been the type who doesn't offend others unless they offend me, but if they do, I'll kill them. Those monks, Huiyuan and his ilk, have committed too many evils, raping many innocent women, and even actively helping Sister Hong against me. I must kill them! As for Madam Gou... I already warned her and gave her a chance, but she herself... didn't cherish it!" Gao Jianfei said without backing down. "If you want an explanation... the person is already dead, and there's no elixir to revive them, so that's it!"
Gao Jianfei knew he was negotiating with these strange people on the back of a fictitious powerful family. He couldn't be weak in his attitude; even if he had to pretend, he had to appear composed. He couldn't be a coward!
If you're firm, he'll soften! If you're soft, he'll squeeze!
"Arrogant!"
"That dog has some nerve!"
"presumptuous!"
Sure enough, as soon as Gao Jianfei finished speaking, all but Qingquanzi among the 11 people on the other side flew into a rage and started cursing.
Qingquanzi himself was a man of deep cunning, but even he had changed his expression, his face becoming clouded with gloom, and the muscles around his eyes twitching. "Good, good, good, so domineering! So imposing! So spirited! Good, good, good!" He was clearly furious, his face turning from white to red, then to black. "Gao Jianfei, you have your bottom line, and we have ours too! Therefore, I will now tell you our bottom line, and you can weigh it yourself!"
After a pause, Qingquanzi gritted his teeth and said, "You're right, the person is already dead, and further words are pointless. However, the person cannot have died in vain! Our demands are simple: an elder from your family must personally bow and apologize to the deceased, and provide compensation to the living! The compensation will fall on the young monk in this temple. We outsiders are merely here to uphold justice; we will not greedily claim this compensation! This is our bottom line! If you disagree, then don't blame us for being impolite! Although you have a powerful family backing you, we are not pushovers. Besides, even if we kill you today, your family, in front of the world, probably wouldn't dare utter a single word! So, what's your choice? Please make your decision!"
There was a hint of threat in Qingquanzi's words!
"So, there's no room for negotiation!" Gao Jianfei thought to himself. Asking some family elder to speak up, demanding compensation—damn it, if there really was compensation, I don't believe you guys wouldn't try to get your hands on it! "I advise you to abandon these thoughts, otherwise, you might bring about your own demise!"
Out of the corner of his eye, Gao Jianfei noticed 15 stray dogs that had entered the temple one after another and were now lying around the main hall.
Stray dogs are extremely common in this rural area, as common as weeds!
A few stray dogs entering a temple wouldn't attract any attention at all! Besides, at this moment, Gao Jianfei's negotiations with the other party were at a standstill, and the other party wouldn't care about the stray dogs that had sneaked into the temple!
Unbeknownst to them, 15 pairs of mongrels and 1 pair of Tibetan mastiffs were staring at them eerily! Their gazes held an almost human quality… fierceness! Aggressiveness!
"Alright, to borrow one of your words... that's all I have to say! I'm warning you, don't try to provoke my patience!" Gao Jianfei finished speaking and turned away. He knew in his heart... he couldn't leave! Today's matter could only be resolved by force!
Gao Jianfei pretended to turn around, drawing all the other party's attention to himself. At the same time, he used his mind to issue commands to the 16 dogs... "Listen up! If they move, bite! Aim for vital points and bite hard! Also, don't hold your ground. After biting once, immediately dart away and then find an opening to bite again!"
"Hmph!" As expected, Qingquanzi sneered as soon as Gao Jianfei turned around, "Trying to leave? What do you take us for? Today, no matter what powerful family you're from, you're all staying here!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he and the 11 people in Qingquanzi jumped directly towards Gao Jianfei!
"Woof! Woof woof!" The 15 dogs that had been watching from the side suddenly erupted!
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
The speed of 15 stray dogs was surprisingly fast!
The moment the 11 opponents moved, the 15 stray dogs darted over like lightning!