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The old monk Hui Ming politely said, "If Duanmu Daoist believes in me, follow me, and I will lead you to obtain a Defying Heavenly Level Spiritual Medicine."

"Senior, be careful," Gao Fei whispered, "Beware that the other party might play tricks and set up traps."

"It's fine," Duanmu Hong said nonchalantly, waving his hand, "I want to see what kind of tricks they are going to play." Duanmu Hong was confident and bold, not caring at all about the possibility of the other party having any conspiracies.

"It's still better to be cautious..." Gao Fei advised, "Their behavior is too abnormal. Just yesterday, they were determined to die with us, and today, they've softened? Isn't this change a bit too quick?"

"They were frightened by Senior Duanmu," He Hentian sneered, "Senior Duanmu is too strong. Knowing that they are no match, they chickened out and admitted defeat. It's human nature. If it were me, I would've made the same choice. When faced with an overwhelmingly powerful adversary, one must bow down. As long as one's life is preserved, there's a chance to make a comeback. Am I right, Senior Duanmu?" He Hentian never missed a chance to flatter Duanmu Hong.

Duanmu Hong ignored He Hentian.

"What do you know!" Gao Fei glared at He Hentian, "If you don't understand, then don't talk nonsense."

"How do I not understand? In what way do I not understand?" He Hentian retorted indignantly, "Isn't what I said the truth? Yesterday, Senior Duanmu demonstrated his divine might, scaring these monks witless. That's why they chickened out and dared not continue to be enemies with Senior Duanmu, obediently handing over the Defying Heavenly Level Spiritual Medicine. It makes perfect sense."

"Old He, I used to think you were quite clever, but now I realize I was mistaken. You are incredibly foolish," Gao Fei said angrily, "You are utterly foolish."

"You clearly state where I'm foolish!" He Hentian was unwilling to listen and said impatiently, "Gao Fei, don't think that just because you're my friend, I won't dare to lay hands on you. If you provoke me, I'll hit you right away." Gao Fei's belittlement in front of Duanmu Hong made He Hentian feel humiliated, especially since he was hoping to become Duanmu Hong's apprentice. With Gao Fei damaging his image, how could He Hentian not be angry?

"You foolish fellow…" Gao Fei's face turned green with anger, "Can't you think a bit more with your brain?"

"It's not that I'm foolish, it's that you're too suspicious... Ah, Senior, slow down, wait for me..." He Hentian glared at Gao Fei, "I'll settle the score with you later." After saying this, He Hentian lifted his foot and chased after Duanmu Hong.

While Gao Fei and He Hentian were arguing, Duanmu Hong had already started walking towards the Myriad Buddhas Sect.

Gao Fei shook his head with a wry smile, "Knowing well that there's a conspiracy, yet still walking right into it, I really... am at a loss for words." Despite his frustration, Gao Fei knew he still had things to do. "Enough, I might as well join them in their madness for once, hopefully, it won't lead to too great a danger." Gao Fei took a deep breath and quickly followed.

"Daoist, please come with me." Seeing that Duanmu Hong had taken the bait, the old monk Hui Ming smiled discreetly and shot a glance at Abbot Xuan Si. Then he led Duanmu Hong, He Hentian, and Gao Fei towards the back mountain.

As they walked, Duanmu Hong asked, "Where is the Defying Heavenly Level Spiritual Medicine?"

"Right ahead, we'll be there soon," the old monk Hui Ming said with a smile.

"Where is Shangguan Yunyue? Bring her out at once," Gao Fei demanded loudly.

"I can release her, but Shangguan Yunyue must hand over the Shariputra first," the old monk Hui Ming said. "This is my bottom line; without the Shariputra, no one will be released."

"You..." Gao Fei was about to explode with anger when he was abruptly interrupted by the old monk Hui Ming.

Hui Ming gestured with his hand and said, "Let's set aside the matter of Shangguan Yunyue for now and go get the Defying Heavenly Level Spiritual Medicine first. We must deal with these issues one by one, without hurry. What do you think, Cultivator Duanmu?"

"Hmm, I have no objections." Duanmu Hong's mind was completely occupied by the Defying Heavenly Level Spiritual Medicine; nothing else seemed to matter.

"Senior..." Gao Fei became anxious. "You promised me..."

"Don't worry," Duanmu Hong waved his hand, "I will fulfill the promise I made to you. Don't be anxious."

With Duanmu Hong's assurance, Gao Fei's anxious heart finally settled. Duanmu Hong was a Great Cultivator from ancient times; he was expected to keep his word.

Compared to Gao Fei, He Hentian was quite relaxed. He strolled forward with his hands behind his back, admiring the scenery along the way: "Hmm, not bad at all, indeed quite exceptional... Ah, that area is a bit empty; it would be nice with a few trees planted there. And there, that pond is a little too small, it doesn't match the surrounding ambiance. Oh, is that a statue? Nicely carved, almost like a real person. Looks like it's made of wood, right? Hey? That attic over to the left looks good, with beautifully carved beams and painted rafters. There's even a placard hanging there with something inscribed on it... Scripture Pavilion? Oh, so this is the legendary Scripture Pavilion? It's said that it houses many Peerless Secret Tomes. Old monk, let's make a deal, shall we? I'll give you ten Spirit Stones, and you let me have a look inside the Scripture Pavilion, okay?" From the moment he entered the Myriad Buddhas Sect, He Hentian hadn't stopped talking, babbling on and on...

Right, all of it was babbling, at least in the eyes of Gao Fei and the others.

The corner of Hui Ming's mouth twitched as he smiled and said, "The Scripture Pavilion is sacred ground for the Myriad Buddhas Sect, only the Sect Leader and the Elders are allowed entry. Others, particularly outsiders, are absolutely forbidden." He then added, "These are the ancestral teachings, which cannot be violated."

"Can't you make an exception?" He Hentian pressed. "I could give you more Spirit Stones, how about twenty? Or even thirty?" He Hentian was clearly being insufferable, dreaming he could enter the Scripture Pavilion for a handful of Spirit Stones.

Vexed, Hui Ming said, "Well, if you shave your head and join the Myriad Buddhas Sect, then I'll make an exception and let you in." Hui Ming paused before adding, "However, let me be upfront: once you join the Myriad Buddhas Sect, you cannot leave. Alive or dead, you are bound to the Sect."

"Shave my head? Join the Myriad Buddhas Sect?" He Hentian touched his hair, then vigorously shook his head. "No way, absolutely not. I refuse to become a monk. Being a monk is just ridiculous; you can't eat meat, drink wine, and the saddest part is you can't marry and have children. What pleasure is left in life then? None whatsoever!"

Hmph! I knew you wouldn't become a monk! Hui Ming inwardly snorted with disdain but maintained a smiling face outwardly: "Then there's nothing I can do."

"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. Some unreasonable rules need to be changed. It's because of people like you with such outdated thinking that good things are kept hidden. You'd rather let them be lost to time than let outsiders see them. What a waste. The treasures painstakingly created by our ancestors are destroyed in your hands; you are the sinners of all time." He Hentian looked up to the heavens and sighed, "Sinners, indeed!"

How did I become a sinner? Hui Ming frowned. Damn it! You really know how to spout nonsense! I've seen thick-skinned people, but never someone this shameless! What on earth is this nonsense!