The Beautiful Boss's Personal Bodyguard
Chapter 480 - 479

Chapter 480: 479

The newcomer was the Great Zen Master of this temple, essentially the head of the temple, similar to the role of an abbot in domestic monasteries. Just by looking at the group of subordinates following him, one could tell they were much stronger than the four gaunt elderly men and women currently present.

The Skull Master’s right hand index and middle fingers were pressed together, shrouded in a swirl of dark Qi. Even this small cloud of dark Qi was enough to ward off anyone daring; rushing forward recklessly would only serve to confirm one’s status as a mere underling, easily annihilated with but a single breath.

"Great Zen Master, it’s not that I disregard the greater good, but someone intends to take the Buddha Bead Relics to cultivate, and I must vow to resist to the death. These Buddha Beads were seized back by my master at the cost of his life, how can we let them be destroyed by these petty thieves!"

The old woman proved to be quite resilient. Although her physical condition left much to be desired, and it was a strain for her to control the white staff, it still floated steadily in the air, not at all inferior compared to the three opposers.

The Great Zen Master rotated his prayer beads in his fingers and spoke slowly, "The four Masters are pillars of our temple. It would only benefit our enemies if we were to squabble over a single Buddha Bead Relic and mar the harmony between us. Seven days from now, the public exhibition of the Buddha Bead Relics will take place. Any mishap would be regrettable for all. Hence, I hope the Masters will prioritize the big picture."

The Black-armored Master glanced at him with a trace of disdain in his voice, "Great Zen Master, we brothers have painstakingly guarded the Buddha Beads for decades. Are you suggesting we must continue to guard them forever? Better to let my brother take them for ascetic cultivation and return them upon completion. What do you think?"

"How dare you!"

A little monk beside the Great Zen Master immediately stepped forward, rebuking the suggestion as audacious, only to be struck directly in the knee by a flick of the finger from the Black-armored Master. Though the expelled force was white Gang Qi, upon entering the knee of the little monk, it resulted in a flow of red blood. The little monk knelt on one knee, persevering without collapsing, but his face betrayed his agony.

"Little brother, you are too audacious," said the Skull Master, glancing at his disciple. The swirl of dark Qi between his fingers did not attack others, but instead flew towards his disciple, instantly exploding upon his chest, knocking him to the ground where a mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out, staining the ground red.

"Great Zen Master, please forgive the offense. On the day of the Buddha Bead Relic Conference seven days from now, the Brahmins vow to defend the integrity of the Buddha Beads and will not fail our duty."

The Great Zen Master, with kind and benevolent eyes, nodded with a smile, "Your diligent efforts are appreciated."

The little monk, finally succumbing to the pain, collapsed and fell unconscious. The Great Zen Master glanced at him and set the Bodhi Beads in motion. Thrown into the air, the beads hovered and settled above the monk’s wounded knee. The purple Bodhi Bead radiated light, and in mere moments, the bleeding stopped. The wound healed at a visible rate; blood coagulated, flesh mended, and soon there was no trace of injury.

Once the wound was healed, the Bodhi Beads returned to the Great Zen Master’s hands and continued to rotate. The aura of peace and tranquility remained unchanged.

This was a feat that defied natural laws. The four Masters, though confident in their extraordinary abilities and versed in various rune numerology, fell short of such lifegiving power.

This was no mere persuasion but a show of forceful deterrence.

The Esoteric Master placed the white staff back onto his lap, resting it across his legs.

"Since the Great Zen Master has spoken, naturally I have no objections. But with the Buddha Bead Relic Conference seven days away, Buddhists from all over will gather here. In the meantime, many devout followers will surely come, and we cannot discount those who covet the Buddha Beads for themselves. I am not worried about the skills of the three Brahmin Masters, but one cannot face multiple adversaries with only two fists. Even a mighty tiger cannot withstand the encroach of a pack of wolves; should any mishap occur, it would be daunting to answer to the millions of faithful."

The Skull Master snorted coldly, "What is the meaning of the Esoteric Master’s words?"

Ye Tian had actually not realized it, but this old granny was indeed quite tough, staring straight at Skull Master as she replied, "Although Nushen Tower is sealed by an Ancient Seal, it is not absolutely safe..."

"Is the Esoteric Master suggesting that there could be a thief within?"

The Master in the faded Kasaya who hadn’t spoken for a long time finally broke the silence. In an instant, Ye Tian suddenly had an illusion that this person might be the most formidable of the three. However, his sitting position and style appeared to be subordinate to that of the Skull Master seated in the center.

"If Bodhi Master says so, then you are suspecting the honorable with a small-minded suspicion. I would not say such a thing, nor have I ever thought this way."

The Bodhi Master just smiled faintly, "Brother, I think it would be better to take the Buddha Bead Relics out of Nushen Tower and entrust them to the Esoteric Master for safekeeping. The Esoteric Sect has always been profound and vast like the ocean in Buddhism; of course, it warrants greater qualifications for safekeeping than us three brothers."

Ye Tian saw the old granny tapping a white stick horizontally on the ground and used it to leverage herself up, "In my opinion, it would be more appropriate for the Great Zen Master to take custody of the Buddha Beads."

"How is Tuolong Master faring?"

Bodhi Master, with his eyes closed, casually asked a question but it caused the old granny’s figure to sway. If Ye Tian hadn’t quickly stepped forward to support her, she might have fallen to the ground.

"No offense intended, please accept my apology."

The Great Zen Master brought his hands together in prayer, "I wonder if there is any doubt among the four Masters about taking the Buddha Beads out of the tower today?"

Upon hearing this, the little monks behind the Great Zen Master were taken aback, and then consciously exited the courtyard. The last injured little monk whispered a word of caution to the Great Zen Master, then closed the courtyard door.

Skull Master looked at the old granny and said, "The proposal of the Esoteric Master is indeed excellent; it seems that the will of the Great Zen Master also agrees with this."

"The will of the Great Zen Master is not something ordinary people can gauge; I am purely considering the safety of the Buddha Beads."

"Brother, why don’t we take the Buddha Beads out of the tower now?"

Seemingly holding some reverence towards his fellow disciple beside him, the Skull Master asked in a muted voice, "Brother, do you think this is proper?"

"It’s not about being proper, but about ensuring the secure protection of the Buddha Beads. What do you think, brother?"

The Skull Master seemed to sigh, then said, "Then let’s follow the wish of the Great Zen Master. However, outsiders should retreat when it’s time to step back."

His eyes turned towards Ye Tian; naturally, this "outsider" was referencing Ye Tian.

"He is my disciple, so of course he must stay."

"Even if he’s a disciple, on such an important matter of taking the Buddha Beads out of the tower, he should also avoid it. Could it be that..."

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