Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

Chapter 490 Jin Chi, who steals the cassock and has outstanding acting skills!

The black bear spirit patted his chest and assured, "I have already instructed my good brother to prepare for the Buddhist robe ceremony, and we will definitely be able to steal it then."

Guanyin nodded. "After the theft, the pilgrims will definitely be on high alert. I don't need to say more about what they should do next!"

The black bear spirit nodded repeatedly, "Rest assured, Immortal."

After saying this, the black bear spirit hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Immortal, since that cassock will eventually be returned to the pilgrim, why go to such great lengths to steal it? Isn't that like taking off your pants to fart, completely unnecessary?"

Disgust flashed in Guanyin's eyes. "What do you know? Just proceed according to the original plan. After it's done, the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir will still be yours."

"Yes, yes."

The black bear spirit nodded vigorously and stopped asking questions.

The master and his disciples had originally planned to stay overnight at Guanyin Temple before continuing their journey the next day.

His plans were disrupted by the sudden Buddhist robe assembly, but at Elder Jinchi's sincere invitation, he decided to attend the assembly.

After that, several days passed, and Jiang Liuer and the others fished and hunted in the Guanyin Temple, indulging in both meat and vegetables, living a carefree and leisurely life.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the Buddhist Robe Assembly is about to begin.

People from the Buddhist temples within a hundred miles of Black Wind Mountain came one after another.

The Guanyin Temple immediately became lively.

Three more days passed, and almost everyone had arrived. Including Guanyin Temple, a total of thirteen Zen temples sent people.

That evening, Elder Jinchi sent someone to the main hall of Guanyin Temple to announce the official start of the Buddhist Robe Assembly.

Soon, one exquisite robe after another appeared, their radiant light illuminating the entire hall as if it were daytime.

The Buddhist robe assembly lasted until midnight, and all the robes had been inspected.

Among them, Elder Jinchi had the most and the highest quality collection. Just as they were about to announce that Elder Jinchi would win first place in this Buddhist robe competition.

Suddenly, Elder Jinchi shook his head and smiled mysteriously, saying, "I have another top-grade kasaya here that I haven't displayed yet!"

"What robe?"

"The numerous robes of Abbot Jinchi already outshine all others; what robe could possibly surpass them?"

"Abbot Jinchi, stop keeping me in suspense and show it to me."

The main hall was immediately filled with a great commotion, and the monks were instantly excited!

For Buddhists, a fine robe is no less valuable than a medical practitioner obtaining a peerless medical manual or a martial arts practitioner obtaining a peerless secret technique.

Elder Jinchi's eyes fell on Jiang Liuer. "That cassock is on this venerable monk who came from the Tang Dynasty in the East and is on his way to the Western Paradise to obtain the scriptures."

After speaking, Elder Jinchi's face showed more eagerness. "Elder, what about that cassock?"

Jiang Liuer waved his hand, "Wukong, go get it!"

Sun Wukong hurried over, and soon returned with a wooden box. Upon opening the box, he saw a dazzling and magnificent cassock lying quietly inside.

When it was taken out and spread out, the jade, agate, pearls, and precious stones shone brightly. In an instant, all the robes in the hall were covered by the light emanating from the brocade robe.

"This, this cassock"

The monks gasped, their faces showing utter shock!

A huge sense of envy welled up inside him. Comparison is the thief of joy, and what they had in their hands was nothing compared to this brocade cassock!

Immediately, someone said, "Elder from the Tang Dynasty, is there a price for your robe? Please name one!"

Jiang Liuer smiled and shook his head. "The cassock is priceless, a gift from the Tang Emperor. How can it be measured by money?"

Everyone felt a great deal of regret, yet it was also within their expectations.

Who would be willing to sell such a precious cassock!

Elder Jinchi said, "Selling it would definitely be against Elder Tang's will, but if everyone can enjoy it in the main hall for a few days, then it's fine. What do you say, Elder Tang?"

Jiang Liuer smiled slightly, "No problem."

This was something he and Elder Jinchi had agreed upon long ago.

"If we can enjoy it for a few days, that's already pretty good!"

Even if I can't buy it, admiring it for a few days is enough to make me feel content for the rest of my life.

As night deepened and the Buddhist robe assembly concluded, everyone prepared to retrieve their robes and depart.

Elder Jinchi said, "Elder Tang's cassock is a hundred times more precious than ours, yet we didn't take it back. What are you taking back? Why not put them all in the main hall for people to admire for a few days?"

After thinking about it, everyone realized that Elder Jinchi's words made sense, so they dispersed to rest.

In Jiang Liuer's meditation room, the little black dragon also sensed something was wrong. "Master, this Buddhist robe gathering is very ominous. Perhaps I should take that brocade cassock."

Jiang Liuer waved his hand and laughed, "You mean, someone might be trying to steal the cassock, right?"

The little black dragon nodded.

Sun Wukong said casually, "So what if they steal it? It's a Buddhist item; whoever wants it can have it."

Jiang Liuer chuckled and patted the little black dragon on the shoulder. "Your concerns are not unfounded, but that brocade cassock is something valued by the Buddhist community. What does it have to do with us? Let's wait and see tonight."

As night fell, Elder Jinchi, with the key tucked in his pocket, secretly arrived at the entrance of the main hall.

Take out the key, insert it into the keyhole, and with a gentle twist, the lock opens.

Pushing open the door, Jin Chi nimbly slipped inside, picked up the wooden box containing the brocade cassock, and dashed out again.

After closing the door, locking it, and erasing all traces of their arrival, they quickly vanished without a trace.

But all of this was seen by Sun Wukong's all-seeing golden eyes.

"Master's prediction was indeed correct."

Sun Wukong nodded.

"How about that? Was I right?"

Jiang Liuer smiled smugly, sprawled out on the bed, "Steal if you want, but you'd better steal that nine-ringed tin staff too. Let's go to sleep, let's get some rest first."

Before long, Jiang Liuer fell into a deep sleep, snoring loudly.

Sun Wukong and the little black dragon, without a second thought, went straight to sleep, deciding to deal with everything tomorrow.

The next morning, Jiang Liuer and his group were awakened by a series of noises.

As they expected, news of the theft of the brocade cassock had already spread throughout the entire Guanyin Temple.

After getting up and washing up, Jiang Liuer and the others came to the main hall, where they saw Jin Chi trembling slightly, his face full of shame, saying, "Elder, I'm so sorry!"

Jiang Liuer quickly helped Elder Jinchi up, "What exactly happened?"

"Elder Tang, your brocade cassock was stolen by thieves due to my negligence in guarding it! As the abbot, I am guilty!"

The other monks looked at each other with suspicion on their faces.

Could it be that this brocade cassock was stolen from one of these people?

Jiang Liuer helped Elder Jinchi up, clapped his hands, and said, "It's just a cassock. Elder Jinchi has entertained us for so many days. It's worth more than ten cassocks. Let it go!"

Jin Chi's face still showed shame, but he was suddenly stunned!

What?

Such a precious cassock, just thrown away like that?

Elder Jinchi was secretly delighted, but outwardly remained resolute, saying, "We absolutely cannot let this go. Search! Guanyin Temple must find the brocade cassock for the Elder!"

(End of this chapter)