Zhang Yuanshan pondered for a moment, then said with a hint of a smile: "Zhēn Dìng Shīdì is the disciple of our sects good friend and master, nicknamed Buddhas Sword that Cuts Off Karma."

  "Zhan Ye Fo Dao......" Lin Bie Xue repeated in a low voice, then chuckled and said, "It turns out that Master Zhending was also a disciple of a transcendent master."

  The Devils Blade... Meng Qi twitched at the corner of his mouth. He wasnt too pleased with the nickname Zhang Yuanshan had given him. Did he enjoy using knives?

  He smiled, picked up his teacup, savored a sip of clear tea, and made a witty remark: "All are lost in the bitter sea, what can be said about being out of this world?"

  At this time, Meng Qi was particularly regretful that he wore a tattered and blood-stained gray monks robe, unable to show off the elegant demeanor of a high-ranking monk.

  "How interesting! How interesting!" Lin Bixue laughed and raised her cup, downing the strong liquor in one gulp.

  "Whats Beheading Buddha Sword?" The people in the inn, including Wei Wujin, all muttered to themselves, savoring this unfamiliar nickname. Since it was said by Young Master Zhang, it seemed that True Compassion Abbot was indeed extraordinary. They had limited knowledge and didnt know much about things outside of Hebeis martial arts world.

  Zhang Yuanshan turned his head to look at Qi Zhengyan and others who had not approached, and nodded to Lin Bixue: "I have a guest coming, please forgive me, Brother Lin."

  Lin Bixue waved her hand casually: "Lin Mou also needs to go back to the room to meditate and adjust his breath, Duans masterful hands can sneak up on this place at any time, cant be unguarded, must take care of his spirit."

  After bidding farewell to Lin Bixue, Zhang Yuanshan led Meng Qi and others to the third floor of the inn, smiling as he said: "Zhen Ding Shidi, Qi Shidi, looking at you both covered in bloodstains and tattered clothes, this trip must have been difficult. However, being able to return without a single casualty is truly remarkable."

  "We havent met an enemy in their prime yet." Qi Zheng explained simply.

  "Hmm, perhaps I wont be able to catch up with you. Ive inquired about it, and Duers subordinates have four great innate experts: Town River Luo Guan Haoran, Hundred Changes Bookworm Kuang Chengwang, White Eyebrow Evil Wolf Bao Erhan, and Palm Universe Tang Shun. You must be careful with the remaining three." Zhang Yuanshan stopped in front of a door and knocked gently.

  "Come in." A soft voice like a canarys came from inside the room.

  Pushing open the door, Meng Qi saw Jiang Zhiwei sitting cross-legged, with the "White Rainbow" sword lying unsheathed across his knees, reflecting the sunlight and looking like a pool of emerald water.

  The charming young woman sat idly at the edge of the table, playing with the teacup in front of her.

  "Little monk, youre having a great time." Jiang Zhiwei sheathed her sword and smiled as she greeted them, "Im so bored. I finally found an opponent, but Zhang Shixiong took him away from me."

  Because of her loneliness and isolation, she was in a good mood and started joking around.

  "Amitabha, the Buddha is merciful, I, a poor monk, do not want to kill life, but killing life is to protect life, cutting off karma is not cutting off people, I will not enter hell, who will enter hell?" Meng Qi muttered some phrases he had heard before that sounded quite impressive.

  "Haha, youre quite a master of rhetoric, your nonsense sounds pretty convincing, I almost fell for it." Jiang Zhiwei said with a smile, while Zhang Yuanshan shook his head in laughter, clearly having never heard such absurd logic.

  Then, Jiang Zhi pointed at the charming young woman and said, "This ladys name is Ke Bi Jun. She has made a small achievement in cultivating her energy, and she also contributed greatly during the breakthrough."

  Meng Qi nodded and greeted them, then turned to introduce Xiao Zi and Xiang Hui. Finally, he asked: "And what about that one? Was he killed in the pursuit?"

  "Wang Jin, the great hero himself is a master who has opened his eyes to the truth. After arriving at Shaolin and completing the first main task, he didnt want to mix with us younger generation anymore. Hes now traveling around, contacting external allies." Zhang Yuanshan replied calmly without any anger or annoyance.

  Meng Qi was quite concerned about the main task: "Have you completed the first main task? What is the second main task?"

  "We met the abbot last night and completed the first main task, receiving a reward of good karma. However, our origins are unclear, so they didnt dare let us stay in the temple and instead sent us down the mountain, saying they would discuss it further after investigating the traitor." Jiang Zhi briefly explained yesterdays events. "The second main task is to hold out at Shaolin until the very last moment, completing a reward of 100 good karma; otherwise, there will be deductions."

  She paused for a moment before continuing: "You dont have to worry too much either. They will definitely come to the temple to verify with you, so as not to be deceived by us."

  After listening to Jiang Zhiweis words, Meng Qis heart calmed down and he smiled: "Zhang Shixiong, do you have any spare clothes I can borrow? This outfit is really uncomfortable."

  Zhang Yuanshan chuckled and said, "Ive already prepared clothes for you all. Zhen Ding, Qi, Xiang Hui brothers, follow me to the next room to take a bath and change your clothes."

  …………

  After taking a bath and changing into clean clothes, just as he was feeling refreshed, Meng Qi and the others arrived at De Guangs place. They learned that Master Fangzhong would personally meet with them to inquire about the breakout and the traitor.

  The mountain road winds on and on, the green forest is lush and luxuriant, Meng Qi walks further and further, everything looks more and more familiar.

  Isnt this the mountain road where I usually fetch water? Meng Qi suddenly came to his senses, turned his head to look at Jiang Zhiwei, Zhang Yuanshan and Qi Zhengyan, and got their affirmative nods.

  Isnt this place exactly like our Shaolin Temple, except for the people inside?

  "Master Xinjie is a high-ranking figure at the pinnacle of the Pre-Heaven realm, only one step away from entering the Xianzhen state where the inner and outer worlds converge. Dont lose your manners." Zhang Yuanshan suddenly introduced Master Fangzhang to Meng Qi and the others for some unknown reason.

  "Zhang Shis praise is misplaced, however. In our Buddhist teachings, its not called the Immortal Realm, but rather referred to as the Meditative State." De Guang explained with a relaxed expression.

  At this time, Jiang Zhis familiar voice sounded in Meng Qis ears: "The layout of the temple is also consistent with Shaolin. Dont be surprised, there are too many mysteries in the cycle of rebirth."

  With Jiang Zhiweis reminder, Meng Qi stepped into the temple gate and walked through the square, main hall, and courtyards without showing any surprise. However, his spirit was a bit dazed, as if he wasnt completing his reincarnation task, but rather strolling around the temple with True Wisdom Junior Brother and others, going about their daily routine of fetching water, learning characters, practicing martial arts, meditating, and reciting scriptures.

  Right!

  The distant and profound bell sound woke Meng Qi from his daze, soothing the various anxieties and doubts in his heart.

  Entering the Dahongbao Hall, Meng Qi saw more than a dozen monks wearing yellow robes and red kasayas. The one at the front had sparse white eyebrows, loose skin, and was full of wrinkles, but his eyes were kind and gentle, without any impurities.

  "A few benefactors risked their lives to report this, and I am infinitely grateful." Xin Jie joined his palms together and chanted a Buddhist mantra.

  "The barbarians are cruel and are the common enemies of the world. We monks have only slightly exerted our strength to protect the pure land of Buddhism." Meng Qi said some superficial words, but actually had a deep understanding, then took out the list of internal spies given by "The Master of the Six Paths of Reincarnation".

  Xin Ji nodded slightly and beckoned with his hand. The thin paper suddenly floated down like a willow catkin in the wind, falling into his hands.

  Suddenly, Meng Qis eyes blurred and he saw the golden Buddha statue in the center of the great hall picking flowers with a smile. The flames below danced up and wove into words.

  "Traitor list sent to Lin at least, main line task one completed, each person who enters the temple will be rewarded with 50 good deeds."

  "Main Quest 2 Activated: Defend Shaolin until the very end, do not retreat prematurely. Successful completion rewards 100 Good Karma, failure deducts 100 Good Karma."

  The spark fell, the words disappeared, Meng Qi eliminated a big stone in his heart, lowered his eyelids and quietly waited for Xin Jings inquiry.

  He looked at it quietly, nodding his head from time to time. Finally, he let out a sigh and said: "Facing the red dust, even if one is a monk who has left home, its impossible to avoid it completely. Fortunately, thanks to the donors who risked their lives to bring this list, otherwise the consequences would be unthinkable."

  "Master Fangzhangs divine skills are unparalleled, even if a group of top-notch experts were to launch a surprise attack, they would still be unable to breach Shaolin. Were just adding flowers to the brocade." Zhang Yuanshan replied with courtesy.

  Xin Jie shook his head: "A monk does not speak falsely, if the internal traitor is exposed, the mountain path will be difficult to guard, and it will be hard to stop Duer Chas army. Moreover, I am an old monk who is about to pass away, my martial arts skills are no longer what they used to be, and Duer Cha is known as the number one master of the barbarian tribe, his moves are like a storm, I really have no confidence in blocking him, I can only give up my life and look for an opportunity to suppress him."

  "Abbot, absolutely not! Spare your useful life and plan for the future!"

  "Master, your prestige has shaken the Jianghu for decades, you are the symbol of Shaolin. If you are here, even if the mountain gate is destroyed, Shaolin will still be safe!"

  One by one, the senior elders came forward to dissuade him.

  With a stern expression, he raised his right palm to silence the commotion: "Amitabha Buddha, as monks, why cant you see through this stinky skin bag?"

  After finishing speaking, he smiled at Meng Qi: "I have some interest in the pursuit and killing of several people, I wonder if you can tell me?"

  Meng Qi knew this was the key to gaining trust, and nodded slightly: "But based on Master Fangs question."

  Xin Jie asked Meng Qi, Qi Zhengyan, Xiao Zi and Xiang Hui one by one, mainly some detailed questions.

  As long as it doesnt involve their background, Meng Qi and others are guilt-free, and they havent changed their views based on each others answers, everything is said as it is.

  His calm expression didnt change at all as he patiently listened to everyones answers.

  "As one gets older, there are some quirks. Thank you for satisfying the old monks curiosity." Xīn Jì smiled and said, then turned to instruct the nearby monk, "Arrange for a few donors..."

  Before he finished speaking, a figure emerged from the group of people in front of him, including Meng Qi, and pressed a palm to his chest.

  The cassock bulged, and with one blow, it sent the figure flying. The heart was still, but a mouthful of blood spurted out, hitting the person like iron sand, causing him to stumble about.

  "Xiang Hui?!" Meng Qi only reacted now, the person who launched a surprise attack on Fang Zhang was actually his own companion Xiang Hui!

  "Haha, General Ta asked me to greet you!" "Xiang Hui" burst out laughing loudly and quickly slipped out of the hall like a wisp of smoke.

  He chose the path of Ge Bi Jun, who had relatively lower martial arts skills.

  He slapped Ke Bi Jun with a palm and saw the empty gate in front of him.

  He thought excitedly, "I did it!"

  Suddenly, a sword light flashed, and the chill pierced his brow, forcing him to stop in his tracks and change direction.

  But this sword light was like a bone-attached carbuncle, no matter how "Xiang Hui" dodged, he could always feel a sharp pain in his brow!

  "What kind of swordsmanship is this?" He was shocked and terrified.

  At this time, a certain first seat next to Xin Jie suddenly opened his mouth:

  "The Bookworm Transforms!"

  Meng Qi suddenly had an epiphany and realized that Xiang Hui had actually died in the second attack, replaced by "Bai Bian Shu Sheng"!

  Thinking of spending a whole day with such a terrible enemy, Meng Qi suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

  Luckily his target wasnt himself!