Starting From The Equal Opportunity To Become A Saint

Chapter 85: The Monk of Dalin Temple (Seeking Confirmation)

Upon hearing the crisp and loud voice of the little girl, Liu Zimo couldn't help but raise an eyebrow in surprise.

This girl actually reconstructed her vocal cords in advance and can speak like a normal person!

When did this happen?

When he left home this morning, it seemed like she could only use sound transmission techniques to speak, right?

Also, the blood-colored Lingzhi she was holding in her arms should be the "Mutated Earth Lingzhi" mentioned in the recent ability prompt, right?

Sure enough, it's quite big. The fact that the little girl can speak in advance is probably closely related to this "Mutated Earth Lingzhi".

"It truly deserves to be a spirit-level treasure. Even though she hasn't officially started swallowing and refining it, just the spiritual essence overflowing from it has greatly benefited Xiaofeihong, even allowing her to reconstruct her vocal cords in advance!"

Liu Zimo praised inwardly.

He had only heard of the extremely precious spirit-level treasure, the "Mutated Earth Lingzhi", but had never seen it before.

Today, thanks to his disciple, he finally got to see it.

As soon as Xiaofeihong finished speaking, Liu Zimo saw a big monk emitting a dazzling golden light flying into the air, crossing over the city wall, and heading straight towards Xiaofeihong.

"It's actually a Golden Body Realm cultivator?!"

"No wonder the little girl called for help. With her current cultivation level, she is far from being a match for a Golden Body Realm cultivator!"

After seeing the big monk, Liu Zimo couldn't help but furrow his brows.

Above the big monk's head, there was a faint yellow golden lock floating.

Although he had talent, it couldn't be considered outstanding.

At least compared to the dazzling Xiaofeihong, this big monk's potential and aptitude were far from impressive.

And now, the big monk's strength surpassed Xiaofeihong's, which could only mean that he had already possessed formidable martial arts skills before the catastrophe struck.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to break through to the Golden Body Realm in just over twenty days.

There's also...

The big monk seemed to be seriously injured, with an extremely unstable aura.

Otherwise, with his flying speed in the Golden Body Realm, he wouldn't have been unable to catch up to Xiaofeihong.

But the problem was, it was still the early stage of the calamity, and the strength of the wild demonic beasts in the wilderness was at most equivalent to the Iron Bone Realm. How could they have injured the big monk, who was already in the Golden Body Realm?

So, who injured this big monk?

"You damn thief! Quickly let go of this deity's treasure medicine, otherwise don't blame this deity for being ruthless and not being polite to you!"

The big monk clearly also heard the little girl's cry for help.

To be on the safe side, he suddenly accelerated his flying speed, wanting to snatch back his treasure medicine before the little girl's master arrived.

Otherwise, he was worried that once the little girl's master arrived, this rare Earth Lingzhi would truly have nothing to do with him.

After all, this little girl who looks to be only five or six years old already possesses the peak strength of the Iron Bone Realm. Her master must be even more powerful, maybe even in the Golden Body Realm!

The big monk is very aware of his current physical condition. If he encounters a warrior of the same level, there is a 90% chance he will lose!

"Hehehe~!"

After sensing the presence of her master, Ye Feihong stops running and stands in place, turning back to stick out her tongue at the big monk and making a mischievous face, loudly saying,

"I'm not afraid of you!"

"This spiritual herb was clearly discovered by me first. It's you, this bad monk, who is unreasonable and steals even children's things! Shame on you!"

"I'm telling you, my master will be here soon. He is very powerful. If you don't leave now, you won't have a chance later!"

Upon hearing this, the big monk's face suddenly tightens.

He looks around cautiously, but there is no sign of a master appearing. His mind relaxes, and then he glares at the little girl who threatened him with a sinister and fierce expression, saying in a stern voice,

"How dare you deceive me?!"

"You don't appreciate the gesture of offering a toast, so you shall be forced to drink a forfeit. Since you want to die, this humble monk will grant your wish!"

"Take this palm strike!"

With that, the big monk, who wants to end the fight quickly, doesn't hold back and directly uses his most proficient skill, the Diamond Palm, ruthlessly attacking Ye Feihong's face.

Ye Feihong doesn't move, her big eyes blinking as she watches the big monk's figure getting closer and closer, showing no fear on her face.

Bang!

In just an instant, the palm shadows strike, but Ye Feihong is unharmed, still standing in place looking lively.

On the other hand, the big monk, who used all his strength, spits out a mouthful of blood and falls back more than ten meters away.

"Who... who are you?!"

Looking at Liu Zimo, who suddenly appeared in front of the little girl, the big monk asks with a trembling voice and a pale face.

What cultivation level does this person have?

When did he appear in front of this little girl?

Why didn't I notice anything from beginning to end?

He doesn't even know how he flew out just now!

All he knows is that the feeling this young man gives him is even more profound and unfathomable than when he faced Zhuan Yuan, the wise monk, in the temple.

"Of course, this is my master!"

At this moment, Ye Feihong holds the Lingzhi mushroom in one hand and affectionately holds Liu Zimo's arm with the other, saying in a sweet voice,

"I told you before, my master is very powerful. You didn't listen. Now, do you know fear?"

"Hmph, let's see if you dare to snatch things from children again in the future!"

The little girl pouts, her face full of pride and innocence.

However, Liu Zimo, when the big monk just used the Diamond Palm to attack little Feihong, already felt a cold killing intent rising in his heart.

【Binding successful! Your good brother Wuchen has come online. Currently, there are 51/60 available binding targets.】

Without hesitation, Liu Zimo locked onto the golden lock on the head of the big monk. Upon hearing the name "Wuchen" in the ability prompt, Liu Zimo had already guessed the identity of this big monk.

Wuchen, the renegade monk from Dalin Temple!

Just like the butcher Jingyong from Longhu Mountain, they were both evil villains who took advantage of their cultivation during the early stages of the calamity.

Unlike Daoist Jingyong, who killed for the purpose of cultivating demonic techniques and advancing his own cultivation realm, renegade monk Wuchen simply enjoyed killing or violating others, without a trace of humanity.

Seeing Wuchen's ruthless attack on Xiaofeihong just now, as well as the bloody aura emanating from him from time to time, Liu Zimo knew that this big monk must have killed before.

If that previous Vajra Palm had truly landed, Xiaofeihong would not have survived.

"It's really strange. What kind of snake demons and snake gods have gathered in Luozhou City!" Liu Zimo sighed softly in his heart, his cold gaze sweeping directly towards Wuchen.

"Not only did you steal my disciple's elixir, but you also wanted to kill to cover it up!"

"Big monk, tell me, how do you want to die?"

"No! Don't kill me!" Wuchen sat paralyzed on the ground, feeling the sharp killing intent emanating from Liu Zimo. He hurriedly raised his hands and begged for mercy, "Sir, you've misunderstood. I was just playing around with my disciple earlier, I didn't really intend to kill her!"

"Really, I won't lie to someone from the same sect. I am a registered warrior monk from Dalin Temple and have never violated the precept against killing!"

"Moreover, I was the one who first discovered that spiritual Lingzhi. It was actually my disciple who took advantage of the opportunity when I was besieged by the demonic beasts and stole the elixir that belonged to me!"

Wuchen looked aggrieved as he tried to defend himself.

If he had encountered an ordinary warrior, he might have believed his words. But Liu Zimo, who already knew Wuchen's background, would not easily believe his sweet talk.

Not to mention whether Xiaofeihong had actually stolen his elixir, even if she did, so what?

Medicinal herbs growing in the wild are all ownerless, naturally belonging to whoever gets their hands on them first.

"Tsk tsk, a monk from Dalin Temple, and a warrior monk at that?"

"Very well!"

Liu Zimo nodded slightly. Just when Wuchen thought that Liu Zimo was going to let him go, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen.

In an instant, all the condensed internal energy in his dantian, like a deflated balloon, dissipated instantly.

"Ah!" Wuchen let out a miserable scream, staring at Liu Zimo in disbelief, "You... you actually crippled my martial foundation?!"

Liu Zimo shrugged lightly. Wasn't this obvious?

If I didn't cripple you, would I leave you to make a comeback in the future and seek revenge?

"How dare you?!"

"I am a golden body warrior monk from Dalin Temple!"

Wu Chen's eyes were filled with unwilling despair as he roared, "Are you not afraid that the holy monk of Dalin Temple will come looking for trouble if you show no mercy and kill me?"

"Enough, stop pretending with me!" Liu Zimo lightly sneered, not concerned at all. "Don't think I can't see that your old injuries were caused by Dalin Temple's supreme martial art, the Great Strength Vajra Palm!"

"Judging by your readiness to take lives, it's clear that you've harmed and killed before, right?"

"Tell me, as a renegade monk who doesn't abide by the temple's rules and precepts, even if the high monks of Dalin Temple wanted to clean house, they wouldn't have time to help you, would they?"

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

At this moment, Yang Sisi, Liu Guangsheng, Wei Yuanbin, and three other Iron Bone Realm guards arrived upon hearing the news.

Seeing Liu Zimo at the scene as well, the four of them simultaneously bowed and paid their respects.

Liu Zimo waved his hand lightly at them and directly gave his orders, "Sisi, take this monk back to the military camp and secretly detain him. Within the shortest possible time, extract all the martial arts techniques he knows!"

"Yes, Advisor Liu!" Yang Sisi bowed and accepted the command.

Before Yang Sisi left with Wu Chen, Liu Zimo quietly reminded her through a voice transmission, "This monk, just like the previous Jingyong Daoist, is a ruthless villain who kills without hesitation. There should be no shortage of ordinary people who have died at his hands."

"When dealing with such people, don't talk about humanitarianism anymore. During the interrogation, you can use any means necessary. It doesn't matter if you maim or kill them."

Upon hearing this, a cold light flashed in Yang Sisi's eyes, and the hand holding Wu Chen's neck involuntarily tightened.

She hated scoundrels who relied on their martial prowess to wantonly harm ordinary people the most. Now that Wu Chen was in her hands, he would definitely not have an easy time!

"Liu Guangsheng, the three of you come with me. I have a new task to assign to you!"

After Yang Sisi left with Wu Chen, Liu Zimo turned his gaze to Liu Guangsheng, Wei Yuanbin, and Sun Hao, the three guards from the General Staff Department.

With a thought, he teleported with the three of them directly to the previous villa and pointed at Zhao Hongzhang, who was still standing in the living room, saying softly, "From now on, your three's task is to protect the safety of my little uncle. Can you do it?"

Clap!

The three of them stood up straight at the same time and loudly declared, "We guarantee the completion of the mission!"

Seeing this, Liu Zimo nodded in satisfaction.

Regardless of the reason or conditions, obedience to orders is a soldier's duty.

These three guards did not show any dissatisfaction or objections because he might be using public resources for personal gain. Without hesitation, they accepted the order.

Truly worthy of being guards trained by the General Staff Department, they indeed seemed trustworthy.

However, just to be safe, Liu Zimo left a spiritual restriction in their spiritual sea with a trace of divine sense.

If they were to have even the slightest intention to harm Zhao Hongzhang, Liu Zimo would sense it immediately and detonate this trace of divine sense.

As the saying goes, in troubled times, one must be cautious and guard against others!

(End of this chapter)