Ding Hui looked at Fang Yu: "There are some who don’t do anything at all, claiming they don’t get involved in karma, merely walking the human realm on behalf of [Buddha]."

"In short, the high monks of Zhongfu Temple, each has a touch of eccentricity. The higher you go, the more eccentric they become. But as you go lower, those with low skills and insignificant positions, who interact more with the common folk, the ordinary monks, are instead all kind, righteous, rescuing people from disaster, even at the cost of their own lives. They match the typical impression of a savior monk held by the masses."

"Therefore, with numbers balancing out, Zhongfu Temple has a high reputation and great popularity among the people. Because most people, in fact, don’t have the privilege to interact with the enlightened monks of Zhongfu Temple."

Fang Yu had a peculiar expression.

"How do you know so much?"

Ding Hui rolled his eyes.

"I’ve traveled far and wide for many years, you can probably guess the kind of people I’ve encountered. Some of those people have the privilege to interact with the high monks of Zhongfu Temple, so they occasionally use it as a topic of conversation with me."

Fang Yu pondered.

So, this Zhongfu Temple is really... quite strange?

The lower monks are brainwashed into doing good deeds tirelessly. The higher monks behave independently, with eccentric personalities.

No way!

"I think Monk Quan Heng seems quite normal."

Ding Hui laughed.

"Either Master Quan Heng’s status in Zhongfu Temple isn’t high, or you just haven’t discovered Master Quan Heng’s eccentricities. Plus, regardless of how they act, the strength of those enlightened monks in Zhongfu Temple is truly terrifying, so don’t provoke them lightly."

Fang Yu only knows Monk Quan Heng, so there’s no chance to provoke other monks even if he wanted to.

As for Monk Quan Heng, he’s one of them, eccentric or not, it doesn’t matter.

Besides...

Fang Yu looked at Ding Hui with a peculiar expression.

It’s you who’s bold enough to call others eccentric; in others’ eyes, you’re the truly strange and wicked one!

Facing Fang Yu’s gaze, Ding Hui’s watery eyes seemed to speak, with an innocent and gentle look.

"Why is hubby looking at me like that, could it be that you’re... about to turn beastly?"

With that, she covered her chest with both hands, pretending to be afraid, took a few steps back, and then fell onto the bed.

"Oh dear~"

She let out an exaggerated ’oh dear’, almost making black lines appear on Fang Yu’s forehead.

What exaggerated acting.

"Cut it out, the True Gang Leader will attack tonight, just stay in the room and don’t move. Master Quan Heng is next door, ready to keep you safe at all times."

"No! I want hubby to protect me!"

Huh?

Listening to Ding Hui’s somewhat willful and pouting tone, Fang Yu hesitated a bit.

Until he saw Ding Hui’s face almost bursting with suppressed laughter, Fang Yu said with irritation: "I’m telling you something serious, the Forest Snake Gang has discovered demons several times, maybe the True Gang Leader is involved with the demons, they have deep roots, not to be underestimated!"

Ding Hui yawned, she wasn’t listening anymore.

Since following Fang Yu, she barely took action.

With Fang Yu by her side, she feels secure and at ease.

"Hubby will arrange everything, compared to that... didn’t we forget today’s examination?"

On the bed, Ding Hui beckoned to Fang Yu. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Although it was just an ordinary beckoning gesture, combined with Ding Hui’s demeanor and posture, Fang Yu felt an indescribable allure emanating from her.

Is this witchcraft...

Quickly turning around, Fang Yu stood with his back to Ding Hui, slightly calming down.

"No rush, we’ll do the routine check once tonight’s business is done."

This move caused Ding Hui to burst into laughter on the bed, not even hearing what Fang Yu was saying.

This woman!!

Fang Yu was annoyed.

Fortunately, at that moment, a shout came from outside, like timely rain to his rescue.

"Mr. Diao! Enemy attack! Enemy attack!! Master Xiong was suddenly ambushed, immediate reinforcement needed!!"

Oh?

Here they come?

"I’ll be back soon!"

Like venting his frustration, Fang Yu shouted and rushed out of the room.

But just as he exited the room, three places in the Forest Snake Gang exploded with raging flames, as if someone set off something.

Cries for help, shouts, mixed together all at once.

Although they were prepared, amidst the flames, the people from the Forest Snake Gang seemed to fall into chaos.

"Master Quan Heng, I’ll leave Ding Hui to you."

Fang Yu shouted towards the next room.

The only response was a steady ’Amitabha’.

Everything, understood without words.

With a swift movement of his feet, Fang Yu leapt out like a firefighter, rushing toward the flames!

He would soon obtain the rebel army’s Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling, and no longer have any worries.

Tonight, he would kill to his heart’s content!

...

"Wretched woman!!"

Xiong Rudong shouted explosively, delivering a punch that seemed to overpower a thousand techniques, and drove back the ’woman’ ahead.

"Iron Fist... Xiong Rudong."

In the glow of the flames behind him, Chu Chunxiao steadied her posture, stretched out her snake-like tongue to lick the blood stains on her sword, savoring the taste, then revealed a sinister smile.

He was excited.

"You?!"

Xiong Rudong was instantly shocked, even retreating a small step in horror.

In the light of the flames, he immediately noticed something strange about the enemy.

"Kill!!!"

The members of Chu Chunxiao’s squad, at this moment, surged past her back, killing their way forward.

Though only seven or eight people, they were fierce and imposing!

"Protect Lord Hall Master!"

"Protect Master Xiong!"

"Kill, kill, kill!"

The members of the Forest Snake Gang, several times more numerous than Chu Chunxiao’s forces, rushed out to attack the foes.

Yet the result was nearly a complete unexpected defeat for the Forest Snake Gang.

"Look out for each other! Defend as offense!"

Xiong Rudong, though silent and honest, was not clueless about tactics.

He shouted loudly, and everyone followed orders. Casualties immediately eased, but they were clearly in a disadvantage despite their numerical advantage, feeling immense pressure.

With a swift step, Xiong Rudong aimed to go forward to relieve his subordinates but was abruptly blocked by a black snake-shaped sword!

Such a quick sword! Such a vicious sword!

The sword, like a shadow of a snake, nearly stuck to Xiong Rudong as it assaulted multiple times, and with each strike, inevitably left a wound on Xiong Rudong.

The wound wasn’t deep, but that was because Xiong Rudong was well-grounded in martial arts with solid skill.

A regular person would have long perished.

"Neither man nor woman!"

Xiong Rudong spoke little, but his strength was substantial.

Catching the chance, he struck forth with a punch!

Even Chu Chunxiao had to momentarily avoid, staggering backward, nearly losing her balance.

"You’re not formidable."

Xiong Rudong clenched his fists, took a stance, and focused intently on Chu Chunxiao.

He could no longer attend to his men’s situation.

Chu Chunxiao’s skills exerted immense pressure on him.

"I’m not formidable?"

Chu Chunxiao suddenly seemed provoked, her voice suddenly rising sharply, abnormally excited and agitated.

"Hahahaha! Hahahahaha! I’m not formidable? Why should I not be formidable, by what right not formidable! I’m Chu Chunxiao, much stronger than stinky men like you!!!"

Her voice was unpleasant, possessing the unique sharpness akin to that of a eunuch.

As the voice fell, with a blur of movement, she had already lunged before the fully alert Xiong Rudong.

A sword strike fell, but it was as slow as if frozen, making Xiong Rudong momentarily dumbfounded.

It was just that instant.

Sss!!!

Didn’t see it.

Xiong Rudong didn’t see what happened, and a tear-shaped wound appeared down his chest, more than ten centimeters long.

Blood splattered out, while Xiong Rudong rapidly retreated, sweating profusely.

"You?!"

How could it be so fast, even though just moments ago...

Conversely, Chu Chunxiao, evidently with the appearance of a beautiful woman, in the firelight now seemed like a crazed monster, extending her long tongue to wrap around the remnants of shredded meat on the snake sword, laughing wickedly as she swallowed it down.

"Now, am I still formidable, or not formidable?"

Not discussing Chu Chunxiao’s actual prowess, simply this scene induced physiological discomfort in people.