378: Chapter 378 [He’s Not Human] Third Update!
378: Chapter 378 [He’s Not Human] Third Update!
Third update!
“Ah?
Really?” Chu Qingxue and her sister looked skeptically at Ye Chenfeng.
Ye Chenfeng nodded, “Yes, the master is a highly esteemed monk, how could he hurt people?”
In fact, Ye Chenfeng’s words were filled with sarcasm, and the old monk, understanding the irony, couldn’t help but blush, because it was he who had injured Ye Chenfeng.
“Right, just look at this master, he’s like a TV mummy, no, a monk, how could he hurt someone!” Chu Qingfei thought for a moment and couldn’t help but say.
Having been focused on Ye Chenfeng’s injuries, they now noticed the old monk and realized he was nothing more than skin and bones, looking extremely frightening, as if dug up from a coffin; calling him a mummy was not an exaggeration.
Chu Qingfei instinctively hid behind Ye Chenfeng, truly a bit scared.
“The two benefactresses, this poor monk greets you!” The old monk’s face finally regained its color as he greeted Chu Qingxue and her sister.
“Greetings, master!” Chu Qingxue and her sister returned the greeting.
But immediately after, the old monk’s gaze lingered on Chu Qingxue as if he had discovered a new continent.
“Master?
Master?…” Seeing the old monk staring at her, Chu Qingxue felt puzzled and waved her hand in front of the old monk to get his attention.
Seeing this, Ye Chenfeng grew more curious, could there be something on Chu Qingxue that intrigued the old monk?
“Amitabha!” Soon, the old monk withdrew his gaze from Chu Qingxue, but there was a strange light in his eyes.
“Qingxue, Qingfei, you go out first, the master hasn’t completely cleared my meridians yet!” Ye Chenfeng said.
“Okay!”
Although Chu Qingxue and Chu Qingfei were suspicious, they obediently left.
“Old baldy, are you still up for a fight?” Ye Chenfeng asked after Chu Qingxue and her sister left.
The old monk shook his head, “No more fighting.
It seems that your and my Buddha’s destined connection has not arrived yet; I cannot keep you.”
“You come up with such excellent excuses, how could you possibly back out!” Ye Chenfeng said with disdain.
“Benefactor, your talent is astonishing as a Celestial.
In the Eastern path of cultivation, you’re just at the starting point; your future is boundless.
However, I hope you will no longer create deeds of killing!” The old monk said earnestly.
“Don’t lecture me on philosophy, I never listen to that!” Ye Chenfeng immediately responded.
“Not only are you endowed with the mysterious powers of the Western cultivators of God, but you are also simultaneously practicing the supreme teachings of both martial and Daoist sects; indeed, I am unable to see through you!” the old monk exclaimed in surprise.
Ye Chenfeng smiled, “I have many secrets on me, want to guess?
Something even more terrifying than seals!”
“Amitabha!” The old monk’s expression changed, and he asked, “I didn’t expect the benefactor’s obsession to be so deep, daring to break the seal on your body to escape this poor monk.
Am I bold enough to ask, is it for a certain woman?”
Ye Chenfeng nodded, “That’s right, you guessed correctly!”
“It isn’t the two benefactresses just now!” the old monk said right after.
Ye Chenfeng implied agreement.
“This must also be the reason for the benefactor’s visit here, right?
I can see it from your obsession!” the old monk stated.
“You’re kind of amazing, old baldy, yes, you’re right.
I’m here to find a place, not sure if you know of it?” Ye Chenfeng inquired.
“What place?” the old monk asked.
“Water in the sky, fire in the water, ice in the fire, a tomb in the ice!” Ye Chenfeng recited the four lines.
Indeed, the old monk’s expression changed, “This humble monk knew that the place you are seeking is this one!
However, the humble monk would advise you not to set foot in that place, it is too dangerous!”
“Haha, you say that my obsession is deep, trying to convince me to leave, do you think that’s possible?” Ye Chenfeng let out a cold laugh and then retorted with a question.
“Amitabha!” The old monk sighed deeply.
After thinking, Ye Chenfeng asked, “By the way, baldy, what did you see in my fiancée just now?”
“The Buddha says it cannot be told!” The old monk suddenly played at Zen riddles, irritating Ye Chenfeng to the point of gritting his teeth.
However, Ye Chenfeng seemed to think of something and couldn’t help saying, “Perhaps this is related to you allowing me to leave?”
At these words, the old monk was visibly startled, as if his thoughts had been pierced through.
Ignoring his surprise, Ye Chenfeng continued, “Just like me, your obsession is deep, as deep as the Buddha’s determination to feed his flesh to the eagle.
Unless you are dead, you wouldn’t let me leave, even if I broke the seal.
Yet you suddenly changed your mind.
It must certainly be related to my fiancée!”
The old monk’s eyes were filled with shock, and with his hands together, he exclaimed, “Benefactor, your strategems are truly frightening!”
“Old baldy, you can play by yourself!
I am taking my leave now!” Ye Chenfeng left these words behind and prepared to leave.
“Benefactor, please wait!” The old monk stepped forward to stop Ye Chenfeng.
Ye Chenfeng looked up at him, “What now?
You want to fight?”
The old monk took out a small jade bottle from his bosom and handed it to Ye Chenfeng, “Benefactor, since you have been injured, this contains elixirs that can restore your vitality!”
“Then thank you very much!” Ye Chenfeng received the jade bottle without any courtesy.
“I know I cannot stop you from going, but I must advise you one more thing, cherish the one you have with you!” the old monk said.
A light flashed in Ye Chenfeng’s eyes, “You are so strange!”
Watching Ye Chenfeng’s retreating figure, the old monk just stood there silently.
“He was surely fated with our Buddha and destined to stay here, so why can’t I keep him after all?” The old monk seemed to fall into his own obsession, utterly puzzled.
“Right!” But then, his eyes brightened, “He is not human!”
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“Ye Chenfeng, brother, are you alright?” Coming out of the cave, Chu Qingxue and her sisters, along with Ouyang Qingcheng and Li Yang, gathered around him.
“I’m fine!” Ye Chenfeng shook his head.
Thanks to taking the elixir, Ye Chenfeng had mostly recovered his vitality.
Other than the bloodstains on his clothes, his complexion and spirit seemed very good.
This was his first encounter with an elixir.
He had previously heard that among the Eastern cultivators, there were those who specialized in elixir refining, particularly within the Medicine Sect.
They used medicine to enter the Dao, and Alchemy Dao was the most important among them.
The elixirs they refined could heal injuries, restore vitality, and could even bring the dead back to life.
The healing effects of today’s elixir truly startled Ye Chenfeng; it was somewhat terrifying.
Ouyang Qingcheng and Li Yang had a hint of suspicion in their eyes but didn’t voice it.
“What’s the plan next?” From the shadows, Ouyang Qingcheng couldn’t help but ask.
“The Ancient Tomb should be nearby.
We will rest a bit and then set out to look for it!” Ye Chenfeng stated.
Ouyang Qingcheng nodded and said, “The tomb raiding master I hired has already arrived; we just need to set off, and he should be able to find the Ancient Tomb very quickly!”
“Then that’s even better!” A smile appeared on Ye Chenfeng’s face.
Once back in the room and while organizing, Ye Chenfeng discovered a string of Buddha Beads in his pocket.