Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 145 The Kui Niu Recognizes Its Master
When Zhang Xiaofan stood beside the Kui Niu and looked around, he saw that almost everyone was looking at him with a complicated expression.

The fact that a disciple of Qingyun could unleash the Great Brahma Prajna of Tianyin Temple is simply an unprecedented tale.

However, most people, despite their skeptical expressions, did not harbor much hostility. On the contrary, many of them even showed a hint of respect and heartache in their eyes.

A person who could be considered a living Buddha in this world, yet secretly learned the secret teachings of other sects, is like a glaring and conspicuous flaw on a pure and flawless jade disc.

After scanning over everyone, Zhang Xiaofan's gaze fell on Tian Buyi, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, meditating and regulating his breathing.

Beside Tian Buyi, Su Ru and Master Shuiyue, along with a group of Qingyun disciples, kept a distance from the Tianyin Temple disciples, their expressions subtly wary.

Not only the disciples of Qingyun Sect, but even other sects distanced themselves from Tianyin Temple, seemingly surrounding it.

However, when Zhang Xiaofan's gaze fell on Cangsong Daoren, he saw that the fear and even hostility in Cangsong Daoren's eyes quickly disappeared, and he stared at him with a complicated expression.

In front of the disciples of Tianyin Temple, Faxiang held Fashan and the others behind him with one hand and held the other hand in front of him, his mouth opening and closing as if he were chanting Buddhist scriptures in a low voice.

Zhang Xiaofan swayed slightly. Seeing that no one spoke and their gazes were fixed on him, he hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking.

"Although the Demonic Sect has temporarily retreated, they are always cunning. My father-in-law is a man of deep thoughts, and he might launch a sneak attack on us on the way. Therefore, I would like to ask you all to rest on Liubo Mountain for a day, and then we will cross the sea together the day after tomorrow."

As Zhang Xiaofan spoke, many cultivators turned their gazes to the Dharma Image.

Upon hearing this, Faxiang stopped chanting, glanced at Zhang Xiaofan, revealed a gentle smile, and responded softly.

"Here, all matters concerning our righteous path are overseen by Senior Brother Zhang, and the disciples of Tianyin Temple will naturally obey Senior Brother Zhang's orders."

As soon as Faxiang finished speaking, the disciples of Tianyin Temple behind him stirred up a bit, but after a while, they quickly fell silent.

Zhang Xiaofan paused for a moment, and after a brief silence, he responded in a deep voice.

"If your temple wishes to hold anyone accountable, Zhang Xiaofan will take full responsibility without the slightest complaint!"

Faxiang's pupils contracted slightly as he looked at Zhang Xiaofan's calm face. He was momentarily stunned, then, after regaining his senses, he put his hands together, softly chanted a Buddhist prayer, and responded.

“Amitabha, Brother Zhang’s merits are immeasurable, and I admire him greatly. However, I must return to the temple to report this matter to my master, Venerable Puhong, and give a response to Brother Zhang, Qingyun Sect, the righteous path of the world, and the monks in my temple.”

After saying this, Faxiang bowed slightly to Zhang Xiaofan and then led the many monks of Tianyin Temple away.

As the people from Tianyin Temple left, the remaining righteous cultivators breathed a sigh of relief. They were truly afraid that once the demonic sect left, Tianyin Temple would start a dispute with Qingyun Sect.

However, it seems that Faxiang is still very restrained and polite, and did not question Qingyun Sect as soon as he arrived, which relieved Master Shuiyue and others.

However, upon seeing the Dharma Image's reaction, Tian Buyi's gaze became even more profound, as did Cangsong Daoren, whose expression was equally strange.

Cangsong Daoren had always been very curious about who had slaughtered the entire village of Caomiao. After all, he knew exactly what he had done.

Previously, Daoist Cangsong had suspected that the Poison God might not trust him and had been secretly following him. After failing to obtain the Bloodthirsty Pearl, the Poison God poisoned the entire village of Caomiao and stole it.

Even though Zhang Xiaofan had previously unleashed the power of the Bloodthirsty Bead, Daoist Cangsong still did not dispel his doubts.

After all, although Daoist Cangsong colluded with the Demonic Sect, he secretly looked down on their shady dealings. In Daoist Cangsong's view, the demonic sect members simply enjoyed engaging in such despicable and vile methods.

However, after experiencing the harshness of reality, people often become the very thing they initially hated. But Faxiang's reaction just now was far too calm, not at all like a secret of the sect being stolen by an outsider.

Moreover, Daoist Cangsong knew Zhang Xiaofan quite well, after all, the latter had only been a disciple for five years and had no chance to leave the mountain.

Therefore, there is only one way to attain the Great Perfection of Wisdom...

The Venerable Master Puzhi!

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After the Qingyun Sect members returned to their camp, it was almost dawn. Except for disciples like Lu Xueqi who were still in good condition, the rest of the disciples went back to rest.

Although Tian Buyi had a thousand things to say, he did not ask Zhang Xiaofan, especially since his own injuries were also quite severe and he needed to recuperate.

After resting for a full day and night, on the morning of the third day, as the red sun slowly rose over the sea, a sudden cry of surprise erupted from the Qingyun Sect's base.

Immediately, Tian Buyi, Cangsong Daoren, and the others were startled by the sound and came out one after another. However, they were stunned when they saw the huge figure in front of the camp.

A colossal, azure-blue beast stood quietly outside the Qingyun Sect's territory. The beast resembled an ox but had no horns and only one leg, making it look quite strange. It was none other than the divine beast Kui Niu.

The Kui Niu was exhausted from the previous battle and rested by the sea. None of the righteous people dared to mess with the Kui Niu, let alone provoke it. For a time, no one paid any attention to it.

But no one expected that Kui Niu would arrive at the Qingyun Sect's camp in the blink of an eye.

"Why has this Kui Niu come to my Qingyun Sect's territory?"

Master Shuiyue's expression showed some surprise, while Su Ru, who was standing next to him, seemed to have some guesses and couldn't help but speak up.

"The Kui Niu has come here, probably not to look for Xiao Fan."

Zhang Xiaofan was exhausted from the previous battle and collapsed after returning. It was only when the Kui Niu came that a disciple went to wake him up.

Just as Zhang Xiaofan stepped out of the cave, he heard the familiar, peculiar cry of the Kui Niu.

"Awooo!"

Looking up at the enormous body of the Kui Niu, Zhang Xiaofan couldn't help but chuckle. He put a finger to his lips and whistled, and the Kui Niu responded with another peculiar roar.

"Awooo!"

"Xiao Fan, what is the purpose of this Kui Niu's arrival here?"

Su Ru couldn't help but ask, and Zhang Xiaofan smiled, his voice softening as he replied.

"Master's wife, it plans to come back with us."

"Really?"

Before Su Ru could speak, the Qingyun disciples behind her cheered.

(End of this chapter)