I Don t Want to Get Hurt, So I ll Max Out My Defense - Chapter 265

Chapter 265: Chapter 266 He’s Not a Bastard

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The scene shattered, the chaotic aura dissipated, and a group of cultivators gradually came to their senses.

Fear gripped everyone, the recent experiences still vivid in their minds; they had sunk into depravity, revealing the filthiest aspects of their hearts for all to see.

“Master, I was wrong, I’m willing to go to the frontier!”

“Yes, yes, yes, just don’t kill me, anything is fine!”

“I am a disciple of the Qi Sect; Master, if you spare me, my sect will be eternally grateful!”

The cultivators were extremely unsettled, beginning to plead desperately. Before the Golden Light Mirror, their dark inner selves were indisputably exposed.

However, before they could even react, an enormous hand that covered the sky descended from above and crushed many of the righteous folks into a pulp with a slap.

Ling Xue’er clapped her hands lightly and said indifferently, “The frontier needs no trash. You, clothed beasts, deserve nothing but death!”

“This old monk will not act against Buddhist disciples, Xuan Ku, you handle this.”

The disciples of the Thousand Buddha Temple paled with terror, the righteous people who had been jovial just a second ago were wiped out in an instant, leaving only a few struggling to survive.

“Ancestor, spare my life!”

“Great-uncle master, show mercy!”

“All these years, if not for merit, then for hard work, it shouldn’t end like this!”

Monk Yuanjue wailed for mercy, hoping to save his own life, yet his performance had been too reprehensible; overwhelmed by desire, he had acted worse than those of the Demon Path.

Monk Ling Jue was somewhat at a loss, and looked at Liaowang somewhat neurotically, saying, “Liaowang, you are targeting me, it must be you playing tricks, otherwise, how could I have made a fool of myself?”

“Ancestors, I do not accept this, someone must be deliberately targeting me, you must believe me!”

Xuan Ku shook his head and sighed, “You still do not understand. Before our teacher entered the Pure Land in the west, he once said that the best way to overcome fear is to face it. Facing fear is the way to dispel inner demons and comprehend a more profound Buddhist Law.”

“This old monk has always believed that Buddhist disciples are the most rule-abiding people on the Immortal Spirit Continent. Perhaps a bit slow-witted, but their seriousness and self-discipline are unmatched by disciples of other sects.”

“However, today, the disciples of the Thousand Buddha Temple have completely changed this old monk’s opinion; one by one, you are consumed by lustful thoughts. While you chant about slaying those of the Demon Path, your own conduct reveals even greater hypocrisy and brutality.”

“Today, the Buddhist sect has sown great causality. Even if I kill you all, it won’t solve the problem; the remaining sins, this old monk shall repay for you in full. You may go on ahead.”

Xuan Ku slowly extended a withered palm, ignoring the wailing pleas for mercy from the Buddhist disciples, and loosely closed his hand.

In front of the temple, ninety percent of the Thousand Buddha Temple disciples turned into a mist of blood, which dispersed into the heavens and earth in the span of a few breaths.

“This old monk shall also shoulder this causality!”

Xuan Ku brought his hands together in prayer, looking at the remaining cultivators, who had withstood the test of the Golden Light Mirror, demonstrating their steadfast minds, not hypocrites.

“You were able to withstand the test of the Illusionary Realm, which is both a stroke of fortune and a blessing for our Buddhist sect. In this heavily corrupted temple, there are still disciples who stay true to their hearts, this old monk is gratified.”

“Amitabha, to remain true to one’s heart, to subdue demons and eliminate evil, that is the duty of Buddhist disciples.”

“Our Buddha is compassionate. After this battle, I hope the monks from the Western Desert will reflect more deeply upon themselves. The progress and development of the Buddhist Sect is just around the corner!”

A number of monks spoke in a calm tone.

“Lady Ling, is this old monk’s method of handling things to your satisfaction?”

Xuan Ku looked towards Ling Xue’er and asked.

“You spared one too many.”

Ling Xue’er’s gaze was firmly fixed on Li Xiaobai.

Li Xiaobai swallowed hard. The Godzilla he had summoned before had vanished, and the ten million top-quality spirit stones had just gone to waste.

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The fact proved Godzilla’s strength was certainly sufficient, but its glaring flaws and weaknesses were equally apparent. It lacked agility, and when facing powerhouses such as Ling Xue’er and Master Xuan Ku, it seemed somewhat feeble.

However, this Godzilla was indeed a divine artifact for swiftly increasing Attribute Points. In just ten short minutes, it had added three hundred and fifty thousand Attribute Points to itself. Spending ten million top-grade Spirit Stones didn’t seem too much of a loss.

[Host: Li Xiaobai.]

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[Defensive Power: Physical Body Sanctification (850000/1000000) Advancement possible.]

[Attribute Points: 0.]

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“Brother Liu has done nothing wrong. His presence in the Western Desert is to save Liaowang, which shows his nature is not like those who fish for fame and compliments. Could there be some misunderstanding?”

Master Xuan Ku said with a smile, giving Li Xiaobai a reassuring gesture.

“There’s no misunderstanding. In front of me, this youngster shamelessly traded a female cultivator’s Inner Armor. Such behavior is sufficient for me to execute him. Old Monk, don’t try to blur the facts. Hand him over, and I’ll leave at once.”

Ling Xue’er’s tone was frosty, and the air was thick with killing intent.

“May I ask whose Inner Armor it is?”

“Su Mei’er’s.”

“Why not ask the person in question what she thinks about this? If Miss Su herself sees no harm in it, we can downplay the matter,” Master Xuan Ku suggested.

Upon hearing her own affair being mentioned, Su Mei’er immediately said, “It’s nothing. I don’t mind. I pledged that Inner Armor to Young Master Li as collateral. Brother Liu has the right to deal with it. I am extremely grateful to Senior Ling for coming to the Western Desert to stand up for me!”

“This kindness will never be forgotten!”

Li Xiaobai had already warned them that he was currently disguising himself as Liu Jinshui, and thus Su Mei’er didn’t give him away.

Ling Xue’er’s expression fluctuated unpredictably; she never expected the person concerned to not give her face.

“You do not need to fear anything. If you just nod, I will immediately behead this scoundrel!”

“I trust in Brother Liu’s character. Those so-called righteous people are all bastards, beasts, monsters, parasites, but Brother Liu is different; he’s not a bastard, not a beast, not a monster, and not a parasite. Brother Liu put my Inner Armor up for auction; there must be some reasoning to his actions,” Su Mei’er spoke slowly.

“That’s right, Brother Liu Jinshui is an honest man. He’s certainly not the kind of person who goes around stealing and dallying; Yu here can vouch for that,” Yu Sanbian added emphatically with a nod.

To Li Xiaobai, this sounded off. Though they were trying to help him, it seemed almost like they were insulting him. How could this Yu Sanbian be up to any good? He had just deftly taken thousands of cultivators’ Space Rings, and now this guy was shooting covert barbs. Was he helping or harming?

“Amitabha. Very well, Miss Su is indeed generous. I don’t believe she will quibble over this with a junior. Let’s end this matter here,” Master Xuan Ku declared, not waiting for Ling Xue’er to respond, and promptly issued an eviction notice.

“It seems I have been too meddlesome. Farewell.”

With a cold smirk, Ling Xue’er gave Li Xiaobai a profound look, stretched her legs, and in a flash, she disappeared from the spot.

Li Xiaobai felt a chill on his scalp; he was definitely marked by this woman. He had to quickly increase his Attribute Points; otherwise, he wouldn’t even know how he died when the time came.

He only owed an apology to his Sixth Senior Brother. After today, aside from the numerous cultivators on the Mainland, there was now a Great Crossing Realm Expert keeping an eye on him.

However, with his Sixth Senior Brother’s intelligence and wisdom, he believed that such a trivial matter would be easily resolved.

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Chapter 266: Chapter 267: A Return to Central Province

Translator: 549690339

Master Xuan Bei carried away Wanfuzi as if he were lifting a little chick, leaving everyone at the scene looking at each other in bewilderment.

“Liaowang, what do you think about today’s events?”

A certain old monk beside him suddenly asked.

“Today, the revered monks of the Buddhist Sect have set up this situation just to allow this junior monk to understand the Buddhist Law, for which I am grateful. However, within the Illusionary Realm, what I did was not entirely in accordance with the teachings of the Buddhist Sect. They are not wrong to call me a Demon Monk. I only look at causality, detached from emotion; I have indeed become a demon.”

Liaowang replied.

“Whether you are a demon or a monk, who in this world can truly say for sure? When Ancestor Damo transmitted the Law, he too faced skepticism. What this old monk wants you to realize is not to blindly follow the old paths but to find your own way in the Buddhist Sect.”

“If this Demon Monk is the path that leads you to enlightenment and ascension to the Upper Realm, what does it matter if you are a demon?”

“If one harbors kind thoughts, even a stubborn rock can attain Buddhahood.”

The old monk spoke slowly.

“Indeed, Liaowang, you possess the Buddha-nature and enlightenment. You do not need to be constrained by convention. Finding your own path is what this old monk and the others truly hope for.”

Xuan Ku nodded in agreement, fully endorsing what the old monk had said.

“In years past, Buddha manifested in this world to preach and convert beings, and with great merit, ascended to the Upper Realm. I admit my understanding of the Buddhist Law is rudimentary, and I am far from qualified to preach and teach others. Nevertheless, my wish to liberate all beings has never waned. With this matter resolved, I wish to continue traveling the world to aid the people.”

Liaowang pressed his palms together and spoke slowly.

The few old monks looked at each other and said in unison, “Good!”

“Senior masters, then we…”

The remaining cultivators hesitated, inquiring tentatively. They had withstood the test of the Golden Light Mirror, and therefore, logically, they should be free of trouble.

“All of you have proven that your minds can withstand such verification. This old monk believes you are all people of pure thoughts. You may do as you please.”

Xuan Ku said with a smile.

Still, these cultivators looked somewhat troubled, hesitating and not willing to leave, prompting Xuan Ku to look at them quizzically, “Could it be that you all wish to visit our Western Desert temple? This old monk would be happy to act as a guide.”

“Not at all, master. Our Space Rings are still in the hands of Young Master Li. The juniors believe this was all just a misunderstanding, and now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, could the Space Rings be returned to us, the juniors?”

The cultivators asked, bracing themselves.

So that was it!

The few old monks could not help but smile wryly, looking towards Li Xiaobai.

Li Xiaobai felt as if he were facing a formidable enemy, quickly retreating several steps: “Impossible. I, Liu Jinshui, obtained these rings through my own ability. Why should I return them to you? Consider this a lesson you paid for. In the future, when you walk the Jianghu, you must be more careful!”

“Giggle, this Ji Wuqing got the rings through skill. Why should I return them? If you’re not convinced, let’s fight!”

Ji Wuqing also spoke up.

Cultivators: “…”

“Since that’s the case, we will take our leave!”

Having just experienced the oppression of several powerful beings, they felt uneasy and just wanted to leave the Western Desert quickly. Since they couldn’t reclaim their Space Rings, they chose not to press the issue.

They already planned to report the day’s events to their sects upon return, asking their sects to stand up for them and retrieve their Space Rings.

Although the remaining cultivators were firm in spirit, it didn’t mean they were naive and honest. Having reached this stage of cultivation, none of them were simpletons. Liu Jinshui’s name, they would remember.

“Fellow benefactors, please feel free to go. There are still many misled disciples of the Buddhist Sect within the Western Desert. We monks will visit them one by one, and for now, we will not entertain you any longer.”

Xuan Ku spoke slowly.

“I really have to thank the master this time, Master, your appearance just now was truly charismatic!”

Hehuan Zi moved closer, speaking in a coquettish voice, her body continuously rubbing against Xuan Ku’s kasaya, causing Li Xiaobai and others to shiver in disgust.

This cross-dressing boss is something else.

Xuan Ku’s face looked as though he had eaten a fly, subtly pushing Hehuan Zi away.

“Ahem, benefactor, it’s time to go.”

Half an hour later, on the edge of the Western Desert, Li Xiaobai and a few others said their goodbyes.

Monk Liaowang was heading south to Southern Ming. He planned to walk across the Immortal Spirit Continent on foot, seeking to understand the Buddhist Law amidst the mortal world, with Su Mei’er accompanying him on his departure.

Hehuan Zi threw Li Xiaobai a flirtatious wink, “Young man, you’re quite impressive, be sure to visit the Hehuan Sect if you have the time.”

“Absolutely, absolutely.”

Li Xiaobai shrank his neck and said with a beaming smile on his face, finding the figure before him quite special.

“Brother Yu, what are your plans next?”

“Yu here will continue to practice the whip technique. I will go to the Holy Demon Sect for cultivation. The fine stores there and Tangneng First-class can help me make up for the three years of cultivation I’ve fallen behind in the shortest time.”

“That old bald donkey from the Western Desert even wanted Yu to continue practicing Closed-eye Meditation, but Yu dares not trust him lightly again. Even with regular practice, Yu is confident in not being weaker than others.”

“Brother Li, take care!”

Yu Sanbian had aged a lot, his face etched with stories from the three years that had passed.

“Brother Yu, take care!”

Li Xiaobai didn’t know what to say to comfort him, so he patted his shoulder as a gesture of encouragement.

With his own shop to help, progress would indeed be lightning-fast, much more reliable than the old monk’s Closed-eye Meditation.

After seeing off the others, Li Xiaobai flipped his wrist, the Lamborghini landed on the ground, he grabbed Ji Wuqing, jumped into the car, and sped off with a slam on the accelerator.

Contemplating his gains during this time, Li Xiaobai realized he hadn’t really lost out.

Although he had spent ten million top-grade Spirit Stones because of Godzilla, he had managed to earn more than sixty million supreme-grade Spirit Stones through the Treasure Pavilion, which was the bulk of his fortune.

And Godzilla had added over two hundred thousand Attribute Points to him; in comparison, those ten million top-grade Spirit Stones were well worth it.

“Defensive Power: Physical Sanctification (840000/1000000) Ready to advance.”

“Hehe, boy, where are we off to next?”

Ji Wuqing lit a Huazi, asking excitedly, the trip to the Western Desert had been thrilling for it.

Li Xiaobai glanced at it, “Zhen Qiankun previously mentioned that the Three Sects’ competition is about to start in Central Province, and the prizes are luxurious. Let’s go and participate.”

“Hehe, with this sovereign there, first place in the competition will surely be mine!”

Ji Wuqing boasted.

The Three Sects’ competition is a contest held by the three Great Sects of Central Province, which any cultivators can join. However, it’s not cultivation level that is being tested but Artifact Refining, Formation skills, and Alchemy Technique.

Li Xiaobai certainly had a plan and arrangements for this competition; it was an opportunity for his Tangneng First-class and fine store to make their mark in Central Province.

With the System launched, no one could compete. The prizes were destined to be his. Then he would find the Treasure Pavilion to resell them, and with some promotion from Immortal Spirit Daily, they would become high-priced Spirit Stone auction items. Just the thought of that was exhilarating.

“Hehe, keep blowing smoke, it’s not like bragging costs Spirit Stones.”

“Hehe, boy, you underestimate this sovereign!”