Immortal Fairies Always Have Designs on Me

Dongfang Xinglan clenched her hands tightly. Although the power within her was still there, she did not dare to relax because of it.

After all, Lu Jin'an's master, that beautiful woman, was an even more imposing figure than the Martial God.

"I know what you're wary of," Lu Jin'an closed the book. "I also know that no matter what I say, you won't believe it, but I still need to explain."

"It was Qingmiao Palace Master Xiao Yinruo who knocked you out last night because she needed to discuss something important with my master, so they resorted to such a tactic," Lu Jin'an said, looking into Dongfang Xinglan's eyes. "This matter has nothing to do with you or the Eastern Dynasty. In a sense, it's something more important than the Eastern Dynasty."

"Right now, she's bathing with my master. If you have any questions, you can ask her afterwards." Lu Jin'an got up and spoke as he walked, "Also, we didn't do anything to you, nor did I; you can rest assured on that point."

"I'm leaving now."

Watching Lu Jin'an as he pushed the door open and left, Dongfang Xinglan frowned slightly but had no solution.

She really wasn't skilled in the magic powers from outside the border, so she couldn't check anything.

Raising her hand to pat her chest, Dongfang Xinglan clicked her tongue in annoyance, looked at the brightness of the sunlight in the room, and quickly ran outside to start her morning practice.

Her expression was extremely displeased as a whole night's worth of study time had been wasted!

So annoying!

Lu Jin'an, at this moment, was not on the Flying Boat, to avoid provoking Dongfang Xinglan into attacking him again.

Today was the start of the Ten Domains Martial Arts Competition held by the Buddhist Sect, with the big shots of Sumeru Mountain attending, and he wanted to see if there was a chance to meet Buddha's son Fan Zhouxing.

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In the inn's room, Zhou Yuanfu opened the window, looking at the bustling scene outside, and felt a slight sigh of relief.

Even last night, the guards of the Wandao Sect had not given up searching, and coupled with an inexplicable burst of conflict within Wandao Sect, the guards' vigilance heightened even more.

Although earlier today, Bai Shu'e from Wandao Sect had explained that it was Master Pei and Palace Master Xiao sparring, Zhou Yuanfu still could not relax.

Until now, he finally felt somewhat at ease.

After all, it was the opening day of the Ten Domains Martial Arts Competition. Wandao Sect would not dare to embarrass Sumeru Mountain at this time—given that a Buddha had entered Nirvana, if Wandao Sect pressed on, Sumeru Mountain would surely erupt.

'The plan…'

Zhou Yuanfu frowned slightly, then shook his head helplessly. It was lucky enough that he hadn't been caught, so what was the use in talking about plans when he'd lost so many people?

He closed the window, thinking it best to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.

But just as he reached the door, he bumped into an invisible wall.

Zhou Yuanfu's complexion changed immediately. Had he been discovered!?

However, the voice that came from behind made him relax slightly.

"Young friend Zhou, do not panic."

Zhou Yuanfu turned to look at the Buddha's shadow seated on the bed, his expression changed again.

Sumeru Mountain's third-ranked Great Buddha, Dragon Venerate Saint Buddha!

Zhou Yuanfu was certainly aware of this Great Buddha's background: born of the Dragon Clan, converted to the Buddhist Sect under the Great Infinite Buddha's influence, diligently studying Buddhism, and eventually achieving the state of a Great Buddha, leading the Dragon Group at Sumeru Mountain.

Rumor had it that this third-ranked Great Buddha from Sumeru Mountain had a hard strength surpassing the Great Infinite Buddha, and was one of the top powerhouses in the Lower Realm.

Zhou Yuanfu clenched his hands, forcing himself to calm down. "Do you intend to capture me to gain favor with the Wandao Sect?"

Dragon Venerate Saint Buddha smiled faintly, "Why wait until now?"

He lowered his hands, forming a Dharma Seal, and with a light flick of his fingers, a golden bead flew in front of Zhou Yuanfu: "Swallow the treasure pill after entering the Qinglian Secret Realm, and all will be well."

Zhou Yuanfu did not take the treasure pill. "I'm not confident I can kill Lu Jin'an by myself."

Dragon Venerate Saint Buddha's smile expanded slightly, "There are others who will assist you."

'Sumeru Mountain really doesn't intend to swallow this down easily.'

Zhou Yuanfu frowned, "What if it fails…"

"It must succeed," Dragon Venerate Saint Buddha said calmly. "Within the Secret Realm, life and death are fate. Do you... not wish to?"

Zhou Yuanfu accepted the treasure pill since if he refused, he'd probably be thrown onto Wandao Sect's Wave Breaking Boat by Dragon Venerate Saint Buddha in the next second.

"What are the chances?" he couldn't help but ask.

Dragon Venerate Saint Buddha smiled, "Our Buddha is compassionate, yet the Vajra manifests wrath."

After speaking, the Buddha's shadow of Dragon Venerate Saint Buddha vanished from the room.

Zhou Yuanfu frowned, looking at the bed, then at the treasure pill in his hand.

'Vajra's wrath? So much happened last night, anger upon anger, why would success be assured in the Qinglian Secret Realm? Can the Buddha act?'

As the Young Sect Master of the Wuji Demon Sect, he would never put himself in a perilous situation, but now he couldn't escape.

'My disguise is worthless in front of a Divine Concealing Realm master. Why didn't they find me last night?'

'Was there not a plan last night? Did it only materialize this morning?'

Zhou Yuanfu shook his head. Why was he thinking so much? He should just follow the orders.

He pushed the door and walked out of the room, adjusted his expression, and greeted a few people with a gentle smile: "He, Wang, wait for me; let's go together."

Accompanied by a few people, they left the inn and, as the competition venue was outside the city, headed straight out of the city.

It was just past 7:00.

The Buddha Light shone brightly in the sky, and the Golden Body of Sumeru Mountain's Great Infinite Buddha seemed to occupy the entire sky, seated upon the Lotus Platform, surrounded by chants, resplendent and solemn.

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Author: Today's ten thousand words goal achieved, still owe seventy-four thousand words.