Dashing Student

When the Great Monk uttered the words "Buddhist Sect Secret Treasure," Chen Nan's heart skipped a beat, and he looked over with a face full of confusion: "How do you know?"

At this moment, his heart was filled with alertness, and even the mana in his body began to surge. If something was wrong, Chen Nan would attack at the first opportunity.

Seemingly sensing Chen Nan's hostility, Xuan Hui merely chuckled, pressed his palms together, and displayed the demeanor of a high monk.

"Amitabha, I am the Buddha Son of the Buddhist Sect and can sense the Secret Treasure of the Buddhist Sect. Is that something strange?"

"The last time you transformed into a butcher, although you've covered your face this time, the aura of the Secret Treasure of the Buddhist Sect remains unchanged."

Chen Nan was somewhat astonished, not expecting the monk before him to even know about the time he transformed into a butcher.

But he quickly realized the words Xuan Hui was saying, involuntarily widening his eyes.

"Are you currently the Buddha Son of the Buddhist Sect?"

"That's correct." Xuan Hui replied with a smile, but his rugged appearance made him look like a bandit who had laid down his knife, quite incongruous.

"Then are you suggesting I go back with you and take the place of Buddha Son?"

Chen Nan's voice had become much sharper.

Speaking of this matter, Xuan Hui sighed deeply, looking very forlorn.

"You don't understand, Benefactor. I was a bandit before, but then one day I met a Great Monk who insisted I had a wise root and took me back to the Western Leiyin Temple."

"They wanted me to understand Buddhist Law, but if I couldn't, they wouldn't even give me food. Completely heartless!"

"This time they sent me down the mountain, saying it was to partake in the Ancient Realm Secret Realm, and that there's a great opportunity for me, which allowed me to go down the mountain to drink and eat meat... damn, mountain life isn't fit for human beings!"

In the end, Xuan Hui almost started to cry, feeling deeply wronged.

A perfectly fine bandit was forced to become a Buddha Son, who can he complain to?

After listening, Chen Nan was already dumbfounded.

The Great Monk before him really was a bandit before!

"So you want someone else to replace you as Buddha Son? But why should I? You live poorly, so you want me to replace you? Just like those monks, you're all heartless!"

Chen Nan showed complete resistance, after all, he still wanted to marry and have kids, how could he become a monk?

"But you have been recognized by the Buddhist Sect Secret Treasure, indicating you have fate with Buddha, you're perfectly suited to be a Buddha Son!" Xuan Hui replied as if it was obvious.

"Just because there's a Secret Treasure in the Buddhist Sect, I have to be a Buddha Son?" Chen Nan was almost laughing in anger, "Stop making such unreasonable demands, or I really might hit you."

Xuan Hui earnestly recited a Buddhist chant: "Amitabha, I will certainly make the Benefactor change his mind, otherwise I shall not leave!"

"Monks know how to be shameless too?" Chen Nan was completely dumbfounded, then he waved his hand casually, "Do what you want, don't blame me if you get dragged into it."

Next, Chen Nan understood why the Buddhist Sect could be so annoying, Xuan Hui was following him closely, simultaneously preaching Buddhist law and explaining Buddhist scriptures to Chen Nan.

To say he's as annoying as flies would be an understatement.

"Great Monk, I beg you, please find someone else!"

Chen Nan just wanted to take a look at Nie Xiaoyu a few more times, knowing that appearing before Nie Xiaoyu at this moment could only bring trouble, he only hoped to see her once after entering the Ancient Realm Secret Realm.

But having a babbling Great Monk trailing behind was truly unnerving.

"As long as the Benefactor goes back with me to replace me as Buddha Son, I certainly wouldn't bother you anymore." Xuan Hui said.

"Forget it!"

Chen Nan replied through gritted teeth.

...

The second and third beauties on the Beauty List showed up, causing the cultivators in the city of Heavenly Pillar Mountain to flock over just to feast their eyes.

Many shamelessly ventured forward, wanting to meet Nie Xiaoyu.

Looking at those people, Chen Nan silently remembered their faces in his heart.

"Still hoping to covet Xiaoyu, you'd better pray I don't see you after entering the Ancient Realm Secret Realm, otherwise I'll make you give up the thought for good!"

Just as Chen Nan thought this, a young cultivator stepped out from a certain force guarding outside the Ancient Realm Secret Realm.

"Where is Chen Nan?"

The young cultivator used mana, spreading his voice instantly, making even the noisy loose cultivators suddenly quiet.

Nie Xiaoyu suddenly heard the name Chen Nan and couldn't help but frown.

Though she knew in her heart that this name probably wasn't the person she missed, she couldn't help her eager anticipation.

Moreover, she had been in closed-door training and didn't know what Chen Nan had been up to, only occasionally hearing the name.

Seeing no response, the young cultivator coldly laughed twice.

"Chen Nan, I know you are here, you indeed are a cowardly rat, a coward who's afraid of death!"

"If you don't dare show up, then don't covet Miss Shang, do you think you are worthy to be Miss Shang's partner?"

The voice echoed clearly in everyone's ears, instantly revealing his purpose for calling out.

Previously, Shang San Niang had declared she was already linked with Chen Nan and anyone wishing to pursue her must first defeat Chen Nan.

This has led Chen Nan to become a thorn in the side and a pain in the hearts of some family prodigies.

Now, using this opportunity, they can disgrace Chen Nan. If Chen Nan doesn't dare stand out, they can use it as an excuse to continue pursuing Shang San Niang.

"Huh, it turns out he's just Shang San Niang's bootlicker."

Chen Nan disdainfully rolled his eyes, only a fool would reveal himself now.

However, daring to insult him, he would certainly seek revenge if there's a chance.

Just as he wanted to inquire which family the prodigy belonged to, the young cultivator unexpectedly revealed his identity voluntarily.

"Chen Nan, whether you're here or not, I'm waiting for you to challenge me. After defeating you, I'll continue to pursue Miss Shang."

"Remember, I am Wang Teng of the Wang Family in Qingzhou!"

After announcing his name, the local cultivators immediately began discussing.

"Wang Teng? He's the prodigy of the Wang Family?"

"I heard he was once on the Hidden Dragon List, but since passing thirty, he's unlisted."

"Having offended him, Chen Nan might find it difficult."

No one believed in Chen Nan, as he's simply a sudden rising dark horse, far less credible than those long-established prodigies.

After Wang Teng left his name, a few more stepped forward.

"Chen Nan, I am Sun Jian'an of the Sun Family, also a pursuer of Miss Shang. If you are sensible, come and find me, let me gift you a defeat!"

"I am Zhang Yunxiang, Chen Nan the coward is unworthy of me traveling to challenge. If you are a man, come and send yourself to death!"

One after another stepped forward, spit out harsh words, each insulting worse than the last, seemingly only happy when dragging Chen Nan into the mud.

Watching each person stand out to insult him, Chen Nan gritted his teeth in hatred.

"If it weren't for the people protecting you, I'd see if I wouldn't kill you all! A bunch of dead bootlickers!"