Chapter 86

The Shadow Snake is very intelligent.

Many years ago, when it was on the brink of death, it hid its soul within Fazheng's body, using Fazheng's strength to grow stronger, and then planned to take over Fazheng's body, thus directly acquiring a human Grandmaster's body.

And now, when it encountered a potentially unknown and powerful existence, it did not hesitate for a moment and immediately chose to flee.

But it did not consider one question—could it escape?

From the moment Ye Xiao activated the Great Profound Heavenly Gang, it was already completely locked down.

When it tried to escape, Ye Xiao's attack was instantly unleashed.

Boom!

The Great Profound Heavenly Gang, like a bolt of lightning, mercilessly crushed the Shadow Snake's soul.

In just an instant, the Shadow Snake's soul was shattered into pieces.

Fazheng's originally suppressed soul instantly reacted, taking this opportunity to expel the fragments of the Shadow Snake's soul from his body.

In a moment, Fazheng's body emitted a brilliant golden light, illuminating the entire room.

Ye Xiao stretched, turned over, and covered himself with the blanket, entering a dream.

Not long after, Fazheng slowly opened his eyes.

The kindness in his eyes returned as before, and all the gloom disappeared.

Not only that, but his eyes also gained a hint of determination.

His martial heart, at this moment, was once again firmly established.

Looking at the adjacent bed, where Ye Xiao and Huan Liuli were sound asleep, Fazheng exhaled a deep breath and smiled, reciting a Buddhist chant.

"Amitabha."

Then, he continued to meditate and cultivate.

...

The night passed quickly, and the next morning, the two enjoyed a delicious breakfast and resumed their work of slaying demons and eliminating evil.

The entire event lasted for a full ten days.

Ten days later, the two returned to the library.

The librarian, Ouyang Yunzhong, personally greeted them at the entrance.

"Master Fazheng, you have worked hard these past few days."

Fazheng raised his hand in a salute and smiled.

"Amitabha, Librarian, you are too kind. I have also gained much during these ten days."

"The City Lord and Commander Nan Gong have already set up a grand banquet at the Jianghai City Hotel."

"Amitabha, the City Lord's kindness is appreciated. However, I must hurry to the next city, so I cannot accept the invitation."

Ouyang Yunzhong knew that Fazheng was not a worldly person and did not try to persuade him further, smiling faintly.

"Then, I wish Master a safe journey."

Fazheng nodded and then looked at Ye Xiao, pulling out a handwritten manual from his sleeve.

"Mr. Ye, thank you for guiding me these past few days. As a parting gift, I have nothing worldly to offer, so I have hand-copied the Shaolin Body Cultivation Technique, the Golden Bell Cover, for you."

Ye Xiao accepted the manual.

"Then I will be formal with you, Master."

"Mr. Ye, I still have the same advice. You have a good nature and a connection with Buddhism. If you have the opportunity, you should try to attend the Shaolin Martial Arts Academy."

Ye Xiao smiled faintly.

"If I go to the Shaolin Martial Arts Academy for martial cultivation and become materialistic, wouldn't I lose this state of mind?"

Fazheng was taken aback, then smiled and nodded.

"You are right, and I apologize for my oversight. May the mountains be high and the roads long, and may we meet again."

"May we meet again."

The two bid farewell, and Ye Xiao and Ouyang Yunzhong watched Fazheng's departing figure.

In the sunset, Fazheng's silhouette was stretched long.

He was like a wandering monk, blending into the crowd, unassuming and unobtrusive, but a single glance at his figure could inspire a sense of determination and perseverance, calming even the most restless heart.

"It seems you and Master Fazheng got along well."

When Fazheng was far away, Ouyang Yunzhong smiled and commented.

"Pretty well."

"Master Fazheng has a high status at the Shaolin Martial Arts Academy. Although you are usually very laid-back and don't compete, sometimes you need to strive. Some opportunities are rare and, if missed, will never come again."

Clearly, Ouyang Yunzhong was also trying to persuade Ye Xiao.

The Shaolin Martial Arts Academy is the most prestigious martial arts academy in Chuzhou and ranks among the top in the Nine Provinces.

With the support and recognition of Master Fazheng, Ye Xiao's future would not be boundless, but he would definitely be much stronger than he is now.

However, Ye Xiao remained unmoved, handing the car keys and bank card to Librarian Ouyang.

"Competing for fame and profit is too tiring. I'll just be a librarian."

Librarian Ouyang shook his head helplessly.

Ye Xiao was good in every way, but his personality was really too laid-back.

He spent his days reading in the library, with no desires or demands.

If this continued, the boy might end up alone for life, a lifelong bachelor.

"According to his resume, his parents were heroes who died in the Starfield War. It's tough for him, being all alone.

By the way, a few days ago, my second sister asked me to introduce a match for her granddaughter. How about... letting Ye Xiao try?"

...

On the other side, in a certain underground sewer in the center of Jianghai City, several dark figures gathered.

"We found out that the old bald monk from Shaolin has already gone to the neighboring city."

"Damn, he's finally gone. I've been on edge these past few days, not even daring to sleep, for fear of being caught."

"Before each Seven Stars Alignment, humans always launch a cleansing operation. This time, almost all our brothers in Jianghai City have been killed. This debt cannot be left unsettled."

"Right! We must make humans pay with blood! However, the Seven Stars Alignment has not yet arrived, and our strength has not reached its peak. It's not advisable to engage in a large-scale conflict with humans for now."

"Even so, we can still take some 'interest' first. The young man who guided the old bald monk from Shaolin is only a Second Rank Martial Artist. Let's start with him to honor the spirits of our fallen brothers!"

"Great idea! I'll tear him apart and eat him alive."

"I'll flay him and boil him into a soup!"

"I'll tickle his feet, pinch his grapes, and flick his little thing!"

"I, Thirteen Toad Lady, will make him serve me for seven days and seven nights, and I'll drain him dry!"

"You'll disgust him to death!"

...

On Ye Xiao's side, he had already returned home and began to read the Golden Bell Cover that Fazheng had given him.

When he first received the Golden Bell Cover, the golden book soul within his body quickly pulsed.

Clearly, the Golden Bell Cover was the last foundational body cultivation technique he had been looking for.

After mastering this technique, he could fuse it into a top-tier body cultivation technique.

I wonder what powerful body cultivation technique I will obtain next?