Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 313 - 207 Demon Monk Jin Shan

Chapter 313: Chapter 207 Demon Monk Jin Shan

"In my opinion, those who are said to be cursed are mostly victims of the Soul Transfer Spell. Besides the Demon General, there are no less than twenty disciples within the temple."

The sudden voice did not startle the two.

Turning around, they saw a plainly dressed man with a somewhat frail temperament, about forty or so, looking a bit disheveled, although trying hard to conceal his aura, it still seemed quite chaotic, as if he had been hurrying along for quite some time.

Beads of sweat covered his forehead, and his expression even carried a trace of lingering fear. Without a word, Yan Fengchun directly raised his hand and patted his shoulder, which to an outsider looked like an old friend expressing feelings after a long separation.

In reality, the gentle yet robust Spiritual Energy was continuously pouring into his body to replenish his energy. With the mid-grade Foundation Establishment strength of the other party, there was no chance to avoid it. At first, the man was somewhat panicked, but soon a look of gratitude appeared in his eyes.

Not everyone is a freak like Jiang Feng. For these low-ranking disciples, it is already not easy to step on the path of cultivation, not to mention any great opportunities. Usually, achieving Foundation Establishment is already enough to glorify their ancestors.

Yan Fengchun’s gesture was not just to help regain Spiritual Energy, but also to confirm identity. After all, appearances can be disguised, but the Purple Cloud Divine Technique circulating inside the body cannot. The identity was confirmed quickly.

"Thank you for the assistance, both of you."

Taking a breath, he then immediately opened the doors of the restaurant.

The three of them sidestepped and slipped inside, then the shopkeeper took off the cap on his head, and Jiang Feng keenly smelled the fresh scent of earth on the man.

"Did you just go to gather intelligence?"

"Yes."

He let out a bitter laugh.

If he had not gone himself, he might still be ignorant that his colleague had been killed. The signs of a fight in the mountains were detected as soon as he snuck up, especially since as soon as he ascended, the Buddha Light atop the Buddha Tower started flashing.

He actively picked up the teapot from the table and passed it over. The man did not hesitate, directly tilting his head back and gulping it down. Originally, the two of them were taking turns monitoring that demon creature, but unexpectedly, an accident occurred when his fellow disciple was on surveillance duty yesterday.

After a few heavy breaths, the man continued.

"Distinguished ones, at present another of our colleagues has been killed. I was not in the city because he did not return all night. According to our arrangement, the two of us should take turns monitoring to prevent any lapses."

"But last night was my turn to take over, but he did not return. After waiting a whole night and still no sign of him, I went up the mountain to investigate, and unexpectedly discovered signs of a fight on the way. Before I could make out the details, I saw a sudden brightness of Buddha Light from the top of the tower, thinking I was discovered; I was so frightened that I fled immediately."

"Only after escaping down the mountain did I notice that the county office was escorting a prisoner to the temple for absolution. Starting half a year ago, it’s become basically monthly routine to send a group over. Most of those miners are cursed."

"It must be the Soul Transfer Spell. The soul does not disappear, but it’s temporarily possessed by an evil ghost, yet it only takes a moment to return to normal."

"Those demon monks have certainly figured out a way to curse the miners themselves, driving them into madness, then pose as saviors offering to personally absolve and save lives, tricking people into coming."

At this point, the Purple Cloud Palace Disciple expressed clear anger, as Jiang Feng and Yan Fengchun exchanged glances.

"Brother, may I ask one more question? Since people don’t return after being tricked there, why do people keep sending prisoners over again and again?"

Yan Fengchun looked somewhat perplexed, logically people shouldn’t be so foolish. If one throws a steamed bun at a dog and it doesn’t come back, there shouldn’t be a next time to throw it.

A flash of understanding passed through Jiang Feng’s eyes; he roughly guessed how it was operating, and the answer given by the fellow disciple matched his speculation exactly.

"Because those demon monks only keep half the number of people."

"Each time they send in over twenty people, one by one they go mad on the road, committing violence in the streets. Those demon monks truly are clever, knowing how to manipulate the human heart."

"According to their words, those who did not return were the ones who could not withstand the absolution and chanting, perishing due to evil spirits causing their bodies to burst. Then they deliberately remove the Soul Transfer Spell from some people so that they can return to normal."

"Thus, those who were lucky enough to survive return home and wildly promote and praise the high monks. As for those unlucky or who did not make it, naturally they are forgotten."

"After all, in their eyes, those high monks have exhausted all efforts to save lives, and do not take any gold or money. They are fully grateful."

He sighed and shook his head.

Although he wanted to stop them, his capabilities were limited; being in the Foundation Establishment Realm and preserving life was already difficult. However, the fellow disciple glanced at Jiang Feng and then at Yan Fengchun, looking a bit hesitant.

Nevertheless, he asked, "May I inquire of your honor’s current realms? Those demon monks have not low cultivation, and there are no less than twenty others inside the temple. If it’s only the two of you, I’m afraid..."

His expression was slightly apologetic; it was not about looking down, for going out to subdue demons is genuinely risking one’s life, and any minor mishap could lead to irreversible consequences.

If the arrivals had been those who looked a bit older, he would not have doubted, but these two... were too young.

Both of them looked to be in their twenties. While many powerful cultivators are able to retain their youthful appearance, or slow down their aging, generally speaking, you can’t tell much just by appearances, but the youthful energy is something that can’t change.

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