The vehicle carrying Yan Shouyi slowly drove into Jinling City, then deliberately circled a few times.
Chang Ji followed behind, simultaneously worried about being discovered by Yan Shouyi and about losing him or missing some detail.
At the same time, he kept pondering the purpose of Yan Shouyi's daring departure from Rongcheng.
Senior Brother Changshan had a very close relationship with Yan Shouyi, and the senior brother spoke highly of him. I was very curious about Yan Shouyi, but unfortunately, the two factions were now at loggerheads. If I met Yan Shouyi, the only outcome would likely be a fight.
Now, even the major sects had issued a warrant for Yan Shouyi. As long as he appeared anywhere outside of Rongcheng, countless powerful figures would rush from all directions to kill him. Why did he still dare to come to Jinling?
What business was he here to conduct, or whom was he here to meet?
Could it be for Senior Brother Changshan? Alas, if that were the case, Yan Shouyi was truly a loyal person.
Huh, this road…
After following for a while, Chang Ji suddenly snapped out of his wandering thoughts and realized the surrounding scenery had become somewhat familiar.
This, this wasn't the road to our Hanshan Temple?!
Chang Ji was greatly surprised. The vehicle ahead had already turned onto the mountain road, and this mountain road led to only one destination: Hanshan Temple!
Yan Shouyi was really going to Hanshan Temple? And so brazenly, wasn't he afraid of being "transcended" by Abbot Yan Song?!
Having regained his senses, Chang Ji quickly took out his phone to contact his master, Miaohua.
Miaohua was already ready, leading Yongyong and two others, planning to intercept Yan Shouyi.
Seeing Chang Ji's call suddenly appear, Miaohua was a little surprised.
Was he calling now because Yan Shouyi had discovered him?
He answered and asked, "What is it?"
Chang Ji's anxious voice came from the phone: "Master, Yan Shouyi he… he's on the mountain!"
"On the mountain? What mountain?"
"He's coming to our Hanshan Temple!"
Miaohua froze on the spot.
Seeing Miaohua so stunned, Yongyong and the others couldn't help but ask what had happened.
Miaohua hung up the phone, his face extremely grim.
He said in a deep voice, "That scoundrel Yan Shouyi, he's actually come to our Hanshan Temple!"
"What?!"
The reactions of the three were the same as Miaohua's, a mixture of shock and anger.
The shock stemmed from the unexpected boldness of Yan Shouyi, daring to come to Hanshan Temple so openly during such a sensitive period.
The anger arose because, as long as Yan Shouyi didn't come to Hanshan Temple, the four of them would have had a chance to quietly capture or kill him, which would have been a great merit.
But now that Yan Shouyi had come to Hanshan Temple, he would inevitably be exposed to the public eye. At that point, what reason would they have to kill Yan Shouyi?
Even if Abbot Yan Song ordered Yan Shouyi's execution, it was unlikely to be their turn to act; Monk Benheng alone would suffice.
It could be said that Yan Shouyi's unexpected move had completely disrupted all their plans and rhythm.
Absolutely infuriating!!!!!
Miaohua was the first to calm down. He couldn't figure out one thing.
Yan Shouyi's ultimate purpose for this trip was clearly not Hanshan Temple. If Yan Shouyi had any connection with Abbot Yan Song, Miaohua would have known.
But since that wasn't the case, there was no need for Yan Shouyi to risk coming to Hanshan Temple so openly.
There was only one reason for him to do this – to evade pursuit.
To be more precise, it was to evade being ambushed by Miaohua and his group.
Then the problem arose: how did Yan Shouyi know he was being targeted? Could he foretell the future?
Miaohua couldn't figure it out, and he didn't have time to ponder further.
He immediately said, "The three of you follow me down the mountain, and capture him halfway up. Absolutely do not let him reach the temple!"
After a pause, Miaohua's expression turned fierce: "If absolutely necessary, killing him is also acceptable!"
Since Yongyong and the others could be so close to Miaohua, they were naturally of the same ilk. Upon hearing Miaohua's arrangement, the three had no objections and were even more eager than Miaohua to go down the mountain.
…
The taxi drove to the halfway point of the mountain when Yan Shouyi suddenly called it to a halt.
He estimated the time; if Miaohua were to make his move, it would be around now.
Therefore, he chose to get off midway to avoid implicating any innocent parties.
Chang Ji, who was following behind, also got off the vehicle in advance, cautiously trailing Yan Shouyi, maintaining a distance, and heading up the mountain together.
Suddenly.
Yan Shouyi turned around and smiled at Chang Ji, "Young monk of Hanshan Temple, you've followed me all the way. Now that I'm about to reach your doorstep, aren't you going to come out and say hello?"
The voice echoed through the mountains, and Chang Ji knew it was directed at him.
He hesitated for a moment, then revealed himself.
He had heard that Yan Shouyi had gone on a killing spree in Rongcheng, single-handedly killing dozens of disciples from various major sects, and had subsequently earned the title "God of Slaughter."
Having killed dozens of people alone, Chang Ji could feel the killing intent emanating from Yan Shouyi even from a distance.
He was afraid Yan Shouyi would kill him outright. The reason he chose to reveal himself was primarily out of trust in Changshan.
"Changshan is my senior brother!" Chang Ji shouted. "Senior Brother Changshan often mentions you to his fellow disciples!"
Yan Shouyi chuckled in disbelief: Is he trying to curry favor with me in advance, afraid that I'll kill him without asking any questions?
Haven't you heard? Who in the Jianghu doesn't know that Yan Shouyi is upright and honest?
Do I look like the kind of villain who resorts to killing at the slightest disagreement?
"Alright, alright, I know. Come here and talk!" Yan Shouyi waved his hand.
However, Chang Ji remained rooted to the spot, unwilling to take a step closer: "President Yan, my hearing has always been excellent. You can just talk from there!"
Yan Shouyi: “… Damn it, come here!”
He roared, but Chang Ji not only didn't approach but even stumbled back three steps in fright.
Amitabha, Yan Shouyi is indeed a capricious God of Slaughter! Senior Brother Changshan, you've truly misjudged him this time!!
Just as Chang Ji was in a panic, Yan Shouyi suddenly stopped paying attention to him.
Yan Shouyi's attention was fixed on the mountain forest behind him.
Suddenly, a massive golden palm print shot out from the forest, striking directly at Yan Shouyi!
Yan Shouyi was prepared and dodged backward.
The golden palm print brushed past him and struck the road. The asphalt surface instantly caved in, forming a large pit in the shape of a palm print.
Concurrently, four figures descended from the sky!
They were Miaohua, Yongyong, Jiejing, and Jiexuan, the four eminent monks who had rushed over upon hearing the news!
Miaohua said sternly, "Yan Shouyi, don't you know what time it is? Coming to our Hanshan Temple alone, do you think no one in Hanshan Temple can kill you?!"
Yan Shouyi took half a step back and asked, "Who are you?"
"This humble monk is a monk of Hanshan Temple, with the Dharma name Miaohua!"
Upon learning the other party's Dharma name, Yan Shouyi's face instantly turned cold.
Good, Miaohua, you're exactly who I'm looking for!
"What about the others?!" Yan Shouyi said coldly. "State your names, for I, Yan Shouyi, do not kill the unknown!"
"This humble monk is Yongyong from Dongchan Temple!" Yongyong shouted. "Three months ago, you killed my disciple. Today, I will have your blood debt repaid with blood!!"