Above the Great Dao
Chapter 502 - 237: Fuzheng Pavilion, Merit Officer (Seeking Votes at the Beginning of the Month)_2

Chapter 502: Chapter 237: Fuzheng Pavilion, Merit Officer (Seeking Votes at the Beginning of the Month)_2

Chen Shi countered, "If I slandered anyone, why didn’t my tongue fly out?"

Saintess Xuan found herself speechless and unable to respond.

Chen Shi continued, "You can go to Yudou, check Rouge Lane, inspect Joy Forest, investigate the Red Lady Society. Starting from these places’ ledgers, you can uncover many things."

Saintess Xuan could not help but say, "All those are your influence, uprooted by you!"

Chen Shi placed his hands behind his head, leaned back on the rock, and laughed, "I am a Talisman Master, and it is my duty to eliminate Evil Spirits and eradicate evil. These businesses of his are the embodiment of evil spirits."

Saintess Xuan was choked with anger.

Chen Shi looked up at the sky and did not speak.

After a while, Saintess Xuan could not help but ask, "Why aren’t you speaking?"

Chen Shi glanced at her and remained silent.

"Why don’t you leave this place?" asked Saintess Xuan.

"I am waiting for daybreak."

Chen Shi explained, "Right now we are in the southern part of the underworld. After daybreak, the remnants of Tongue-pulling Hell will disappear, and we will find ourselves on Dahan Lake in the mortal world. We cannot return at night; we must wait for daybreak."

Saintess Xuan fell silent for a moment, then after some time, she said, "I was originally a farmer’s daughter from the Northern Alliance. When I was five, my master, Master Miao Yin, took me into the Bodhi Dojo. From then on, I studied Buddhist scriptures, meditated, and refined my qi at the dojo, never seeing my family. My master taught me many things." frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓

Chen Shi lay on the rock, his eyes closed, it was unknown whether he was resting or sleeping.

Saintess Xuan touched the back of her head, which was fiercely painful.

A large swollen bump had formed on the back of her head, and with no medicine available, she did not know when it would heal.

She continued, "The teachings my master imparted all made sense. One day, my master told me to descend the mountain, which I was reluctant to do. I wanted to spend my life with the ’green lamp and ancient Buddha,’ contemplating these doctrines. My master told me I had experienced nothing and could not understand the profound doctrines of Buddhism unless I went down the mountain. She said I had a predestined relationship with the young master."

She toyed with the Tathagata Treasure Seal in her hand, her gaze somewhat blurry.

"My master also said the young master was destined for great things, that I should form a relationship with him first, and once he achieved great things, we could then conclude our connection. Create and divide; between creation and division, cut through mundane distractions, and Buddhism would be realized. It would also seek to promote Buddhism for my Bodhi Dojo, and rid myself of this karma for deeper dedication to Buddhism. So, I descended the mountain."

She tossed aside the Tathagata Treasure Seal, hugged her knees, her chin pressed on her knees, and stared at the ground, speaking to herself, "I met the young master, and just as my master described, a handsome young man without a single flaw. He was very attractive, well-learned, kind in dealing with others, and perfect in every aspect. I was quite satisfied with him, but..."

She sighed, her eyes distant.

"I don’t know if this is what liking someone feels like."

"There are too many women around him. I have to push forward, I have to attract his attention in every possible way, I have to please him."

She sadly laid back, her hands cushioning her head, and as she touched the ground, her bump throbbed painfully, causing her to quickly turn to her side and whisper, "But, I dislike these days. Because they are too full of anxiety. My master doesn’t know these things. She doesn’tknow, she told me I must like the young master, that it’s our destiny..."

Chen Shi slightly tilted his head down and glanced at her.

Saintess Xuan’s tongue was still there, not flying out with a pop.

"So, do you like the young master?" Chen Shi asked.

Saintess Xuan’s eyes remained unfocused, and after a long time, she shook her head, "I don’t know."

Chen Shi no longer spoke and continued to close his eyes.

Saintess Xuan lay on her side under the rock.

Lying there, her thoughts racing, although the gate of heaven was blocked and her Nascent Soul could not fly out, her thoughts flew everywhere.

It was the young master’s figure, his face, every word and action, his demeanor, swirling in her mind.

At some point, the image of the young master gradually morphed into that of Chen Shi. Initially, Saintess Xuan had not realized it, but waking up to this realization, she started, quickly gathered her thoughts, and stealthily glanced at Chen Shi.

Chen Shi seemed to have fallen asleep on the rock.

After an indefinite time, the ground rumbled ominously.

Both of them rose, looking up only to see the sky gradually brightening. The Outer Heaven True God opened enormous eyelids, which grew longer as the dawn spread, lighting the sky with a crimson glow.

Chen Shi stretched lazily and did not speak as he walked out from the remnants of Tongue-pulling Hell.

Saintess Xuan followed him.

The two of them walked one behind the other into the Southern Sea.

Chen Shi looked down and saw beneath the sea surface a male and a female white bone skeleton; the female skeleton hurried a few steps forward and stretched out her hand toward the male skeleton’s hand as if to grasp it.

"BOOM!"

A violent tremor surged from the sea surface, the Tongue-pulling Hell behind them vanishing, and the apparition beneath the sea also faded from sight.

The placid Dahan Lake appeared beneath their feet.

Chen Shi looked down at his reflection in the lake, seeing no signs of joined hands.

What had just occurred might have been the work of underworld spirits playing tricks on hearts.

"Ji Xuanxuan, let’s part ways here," Chen Shi turned and said with a smile.

Saintess Xuan regained her composure, her face wearing a gentle smile. She nodded lightly and smiled, "Let’s part ways then. But Chen Shi, the next time we meet, I won’t give you any chance to hurt me."

Chen Shi smiled, "Hard to say. Can you defend yourself?"

Saintess Xuan bit her lower lip, her expression a mix of a smile and seriousness, "I practice the secret arts of Buddhism, proficient in various True Words, have cultivated an indestructible body, and am skilled in Buddhist Divine Skills. I haven’t used any of them yet! How do you know I can’t defend myself?"