The ancient return was exposed by his sister's live stream.

Huiming accepted it, his eyes reddening: "Benefactor... this is too precious..."

"You sacrificed an arm to rid the people of this scourge; you deserve it," Chen Hao said. "Besides, this thing is useless to me."

Huiming gave him a deep look, then stopped refusing and immediately sat down cross-legged and swallowed the inner elixir.

A moment later, his complexion returned to a rosy hue at a visible speed, the wound on his severed arm completely healed, and he looked much more energetic.

He opened his eyes and bowed to Chen Hao again: "Thank you for your kindness, benefactor."

Chen Hao waved his hand: "No need for formalities. What are your plans next, Master?"

"This humble monk will first return to the temple to report, and then go into seclusion to recuperate for a period of time," Huiming said. "If you have the opportunity to visit the Tantric school, this humble monk will certainly receive you personally."

"Yes, I will." Chen Hao nodded.

Everyone got back into the car, and just as Chen Hao was about to start it, Yang Wanqing suddenly slapped his thigh: "Hey! That monk! Master Huiming! We're just going to leave him here like this?"

Chen Siyao also realized, "That's right, brother. Master is so badly injured. Although the bleeding has stopped, how will he get back alone in the mountains?"

Chen Hao glanced at her in the rearview mirror: "I'm already waiting."

"what?"

Everyone turned around and, through the rear window of the car, saw Monk Huiming standing on the lakeshore. His red robes fluttered slightly in the wind. Although he had lost an arm, his posture remained upright, and his gaze was fixed on this direction.

"Why...why isn't he coming over?" Li Li asked softly.

Chen Hao said calmly, "A monk doesn't want to cause trouble for others."

Cai Jingwen's heart stirred. Not wanting to trouble others, she stood there watching them leave, intending to figure out a solution herself after they departed. This inherent pride and clarity earned her even more respect for the one-armed old monk.

"Brother, let's take him back!" Chen Siyao said immediately. "He's injured like this, what if he encounters some wild animal on the way?"

Yang Wanqing nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, yes! We should see this through to the end!"

Li Li opened her mouth as if to say something, but after looking at Chen Hao, she swallowed her words.

Without saying much, Chen Hao turned the car around and drove towards the lake.

The car stopped beside Huiming, and Chen Hao rolled down the window: "Master, get in."

Huiming was taken aback, then clasped his hands together in prayer: "I appreciate your kindness, benefactor. However, I have a strong smell of blood on me, which might soil your carriage..."

"Enough with the nonsense," Chen Hao interrupted directly. "Get in the car."

Huiming paused, looked at Chen Hao's calm face, and suddenly smiled.

"Then this humble monk will trouble you."

Chen Siyao got out of the passenger seat. "Master, please sit in the front."

Huiming noticed that everyone in the group except Chen Hao was a woman, so she bowed and thanked them, saying, "Thank you, benefactor."

The car is back on the road.

"Master, where is your temple?" Chen Siyao asked, turning around.

"At the foot of the Kunlun Mountains, there's a place called Zhaxi Qulin," Huiming said. "It's about a three-hour drive from here."

"Three hours?" Yang Wanqing converted it. "Six hours?"

"More or less." Huiming nodded. "If it's inconvenient for you, this humble monk can get off at the town ahead and return on his own."

"Convenient!" Chen Siyao exclaimed. "We're driving anyway, so it doesn't matter where we go!"

Huiming looked at her with gentle eyes: "Young benefactor, your kind heart will surely be rewarded."

Chen Siyao chuckled, her face flushing slightly.

In the live stream:

[I am Ying Zheng: This girl is beautiful and kind-hearted, I love her!]

[Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood: Siyao is so cute!]

[Dongmen Chuixue: Chen Hao's family is no ordinary family]

[No more meetings: That monk looks very refined, unlike ordinary monks]

[Los Angeles Bajiquan: The former Chiba of Tantric Buddhism was definitely not an ordinary person.]

[I am Ying Zheng: Master Chen is so handsome! I've decided, I want to become his disciple!]

[I'm a terrible student: Brother, do you take on apprentices? I want to learn too!]

[Dongmen Chuixue: Become an apprentice? You'd better get in line first]

【I am Ying Zheng: @Dongmen Chuixue, what do you mean? I spoke first!】

[Dongmen Chuixue: I was in the live stream first!]

[I am Ying Zheng: I've tipped more than you!]

[Dongmen Chuixue: I'll tip right away!]

Then, the live stream chat started showering people with gifts:

[I am Ying Zheng] is giving away 10 yachts! P.S.: Master Chen, please accept me as your disciple!

【Dongmen Chuixue】Gives away 15 yachts! P.S.: Master, please accept my bow!

【I am Ying Zheng】Giving away 20 yachts! P.S.: I am from the Ying family of the capital, with immense wealth, and I will never disgrace my master!

【Dongmen Chuixue】is giving away 25 yachts! P.S.: I am from the Ye family of Chancheng, a family with a long history of martial arts, and I have a foundation in martial arts!

[I am Ying Zheng] is giving away 30 yachts! P.S.: I'm rich!

[Dongmen Chuixue] is giving away 35 yachts! P.S.: I have talent!

Yang Wanqing stared at the screen filled with gifts, her mouth agape: "My God... Brother Hao, you're famous! You're absolutely famous!"

Chen Hao merely glanced at it indifferently, without any reaction.

Cai Jingwen walked beside him and asked softly, "Chen Hao, don't you like being famous?"

"It doesn't matter," Chen Hao said. "Whether I'm famous or not, I'm still me."

Cai Jingwen smiled.

This answer made her like it even more.

Back in the car, the group continued their journey.

Li Li's mood improved significantly, and she even started playing with the wolf cub. The wolf cub seemed to like her too, lying on her lap and letting her stroke it.

"It seems to really like me." Li Li was a little happy.

"Animals have very accurate intuition," Chen Siyao said. "They know you're hurt inside."

Li Li's eyes welled up with tears again, but this time it was from emotion.

Cai Jingwen felt relieved to see her best friend gradually emerge from the gloom. She looked at Chen Hao in the driver's seat; sunlight streamed in through the car window, bathing him in a golden glow.

She sighed softly.

Meeting a man like that is already lucky. As for the rest, let fate decide.

As the car drove along the grassland highway, the scenery outside the window remained magnificent, but the attention of everyone inside the car was drawn to the old monk with a missing arm.

Holding up her phone, Chen Siyao asked cautiously, "Master, may I film you? The viewers in the live stream are very curious about you."

Huiming glanced at the camera and smiled slightly: "What is there to film about this humble monk's crippled body?"

"You're a former abbot of Tantric Buddhism!" Yang Wanqing exclaimed. "You must have many stories to tell!"

Huiming shook his head: "The past is like smoke, let's not talk about it."

[Master Yifan: Master, you have such a Zen-like wisdom!]

[Unique: This kind of eminent monk speaks with philosophical depth.]

[Dongmen Chuixue: The former Chiba was a top figure in Tantric Buddhism; no wonder he had such an extraordinary aura.]

Cai Jingwen looked at Huiming and asked softly, "Master, is your injury... really alright?"

Huiming looked down at the severed arm, his expression calm: "This humble monk has cultivated Buddhism for over sixty years and has long since become indifferent to life and death. An arm can be exchanged for more than a dozen lives; it is worth it."

He paused, then looked at Chen Hao, his eyes filled with gratitude: "Moreover, Benefactor Chen's sword not only saved this humble monk's life, but also bestowed upon me an inner core, allowing me to reconnect my meridians. This kindness will be etched in my heart."

Chen Hao glanced at him in the rearview mirror and said casually, "It was nothing."

Huiming smiled wryly: "I've heard Benefactor Chen's words three times today. Slaying the King of Gu Diao with a single sword strike, walking on water as if on flat ground, stopping bleeding and reconnecting meridians with acupressure—you call that a simple favor?"

He paused, looking intently at Chen Hao: "Although this humble monk's cultivation is shallow, I know that those who can do this are no ordinary people. Benefactor Chen... just what realm are you at?"

The car suddenly fell silent.

Chen Siyao and Yang Wanqing exchanged a glance and both pricked up their ears. Cai Jingwen also held her breath, waiting for Chen Hao's answer.

Li Li held the wolf cub, looking completely bewildered—she couldn't understand any of this.

Chen Hao was silent for a moment, then said calmly, "I don't have any special level of skill, I'm just practicing casually."

puff--

Yang Wanqing almost burst out laughing.

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