A glint of light flashed in Bai Suzhen's eyes, and she realized what was happening. A cold sweat immediately broke out on her back.
"You are right, senior. I was confused before. I wonder if you could teach me, or if there is any way to make amends?"
In her panic, Bai Suzhen gripped Xiao Ning's wrist tightly and hurriedly asked.
While secretly pleased that she had grabbed his hand, Xiao Ning subtly moved her hand away and said, "In my opinion, you only have two choices in front of you now, one good and one bad. It's up to you to choose!"
After Xiao Ning moved his arm away, Bai Suzhen realized that she had unknowingly been intimate with him. Her face immediately turned red with embarrassment, but she was not particularly resistant to the feeling.
"Hmm...two choices?"
She pressed on, "Please enlighten me, senior!"
Xiao Ning's divine sense was extremely sharp; at this moment, he could not escape the woman's thoughts.
On the surface, Xiao Ning remained calm, but inwardly he was secretly delighted.
"Firstly, I will continue searching for my benefactor from my past life. After repaying that life-saving grace without saying a word, I will return to my cave to cultivate in seclusion! Perhaps, I might become a pawn of Buddhism, and my fate would be uncertain!"
Then, Xiao Ning said solemnly, "Secondly, go to Mount Li immediately to find my mother! Apologize to her and ask her for her judgment!"
"Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Simply put, it's about choosing sides: are you closer to Taoism, or do you still yearn for Buddhism?"
Perhaps there are even better methods, such as using brute force to overcome all techniques. As long as one's cultivation is strong enough, there is no need to take sides; others will come to one's door, and one will not be afraid of anyone.
However, sensing the aura emanating from Bai Suzhen, which indicated she was only at the Golden Core Realm, he refrained from saying anything further, lest he hurt her pride.
After listening to Xiao Ning's words, Bai Suzhen fell into deep thought.
Qingcheng Mountain has been a sacred site of Taoism since ancient times, and there are countless Taoist forces here. Logically speaking, Bai Suzhen, who was so close to Taoism, would have been influenced by it and admired it.
However, Mount Qingcheng is right next to Mount Emei, only about two hundred miles apart.
On the Golden Summit of Mount Emei, there exists a renowned first-class Buddhist power in the human world: Huazang Temple.
Moreover, this temple is favored by Guanyin, who often appears and manifests her power.
Therefore, Huazang Temple has a large number of believers and its incense is very popular.
Buddhism and Taoism are different.
Buddhism emphasizes practicing in the world, while Taoism emphasizes practicing in seclusion.
Bai Suzhen cultivated at the foot of Qingcheng Mountain for over a thousand years, yet she never even saw a single Taoist practitioner.
In contrast, at Huazang Temple, a neighboring temple, real Buddhas would occasionally display their supernatural powers, as if they were trying to seduce Bai Suzhen, saying, "Come on, have some fun!"
Thus, unknowingly, Bai Suzhen, who had been cultivating at the foot of Qingcheng Mountain for over a thousand years, became close to Buddhism and became a devout Buddhist believer.
At this moment, after being reminded by Xiao Ning, Bai Suzhen found herself in a dilemma.
She didn't know what to choose!
It was as if she was having a mental battle.
On one hand, it's due to the habits formed over the past thousand years, and having been close to Buddhism for so long, it's really hard for her to give it up.
However, upon hearing Xiao Ning's words, the Buddhist sect's apparent closeness to her was actually a pawn being groomed for their own purposes, which sent a chill down her spine.
On the other hand, reason told her that there was still a way out. If she turned back, apologized to the Old Mother of Lishan, and returned to her original state, there was still a glimmer of hope.
After a long while, Bai Suzhen raised her head, her eyes pleading as she looked at Xiao Ning, and said, "Senior, my mind is in turmoil, and I don't know what to do! Please show me the way and save this little demon!"
After saying that, she gracefully bowed and knelt down in front of Xiao Ning.
This time, Xiao Ning did not stop her, letting her kneel before him without moving.
He was considering whether he should get involved in this matter.
How about we intervene?
What if we don't get involved?
However, now that he has encountered Bai Suzhen, he has already entered the game and appeared in the eyes of the other players. It is probably too late for him to leave.
Or perhaps, it was a senior member of the Taoist sect who secretly influenced Bai Suzhen, causing her to provoke him and invite him into the game?
After much deliberation, Xiao Ning decided to intervene and disrupt the Buddhist sect's scheme.
After a long pause, he nodded and flicked his sleeve, saying, "Get up now. This Heavenly Lord will accompany you to Mount Li to apologize to my mother!"
"Of course, this matter will have to wait a few more days. A Buddhist disciple at the Bhikkhu level has emerged from Jinshan Temple in Zhenjiang Prefecture, Jinling County, and will hold a Sangharama Dharma Assembly on the eighth day of this month!"
At this point, Xiao Ning paused for a moment, then continued with murderous intent, "Hmph, this Heavenly Lord is just about to teach Buddhism a lesson!"
It was already the fourth day of the second lunar month, and there were still four days until Fahai's auspicious day. Xiao Ning naturally did not want to miss it.
"I'm not in a hurry, your affairs are more important!"
Bai Suzhen stood up, a smile appearing on her face, and breathed a sigh of relief.
A pair of bright eyes looked at Xiao Ning, their gaze falling on him, revealing a complex expression of gratitude, respect, and a hint of adoration.
At this moment, Xiao Ning was wearing a light blue Taoist robe, clean and tidy, with a faint glow flowing around it.
A gentle breeze blew by, causing her long, black hair to dance in the wind and her Taoist robe to flutter.
Especially when he said he wanted to bring bad luck to Buddhism, he exuded boundless domineering aura that was awe-inspiring.