"Uncle Liu..."

Looking at the young novice monk leading the way, Su Wu's eyes flickered, and he lowered his voice to look at Liu Dashan.

The two exchanged glances without speaking, but their eyes were full of wariness as they looked at the young novice.

Soon, the group was led to the dining hall by the young novice monk.

Inside the dining hall, food was already prepared. Since it was a temple, it consisted mainly of vegetarian dishes and noodles.

"Distinguished guests, please forgive us for the simple food served at our humble temple."

Upon hearing the young novice monk's apology, everyone quickly returned the greeting.

"What are you saying, young monk? We are already very grateful that your temple has taken us in, not to mention that you have food to offer."

At this point, Wu Dameng waved to Wu Er, Su Wu, Liu Dashan, and several other brothers.

"Wu Dianli, Uncle Liu, Brother Su, and two other brothers, let's eat!"

Upon hearing this, the two jailers, who were already starving from their long journey up the mountain, immediately got up from their seats and started eating the noodles in large mouthfuls.

Without hesitation, Wu Er picked up the noodles and began slurping them down.

Seeing this, Su Wu did not immediately get up from his seat, but instead asked the young novice monk a question.

"Young monk, where is the outhouse here?"

"I need to pee."

Upon hearing this, the young novice monk quickly got up and led the way for Su Wu.

Seeing this, Liu Dashan, who was standing to the side, also chuckled heartily.

"I'll go too."

After saying that, he naturally followed behind Su Wu and the young novice.

Before long, led by the young novice monk, the two passed through a winding corridor and soon arrived at a latrine.

To make things easier for the monks in the temple, the outhouses were public latrines that could be used by multiple people. They were very dark inside, with only a few ventilation holes the size of bricks for air circulation.

The young novice monk turned and left before leading the two to the outhouse, without going in with them.

After entering the latrine, Su Wu and Liu Dashan quickly walked together.

Liu Dashan let out a long sigh of relief.

"I'm about to suffocate!"

Su Wu quickly looked around, and the two moved closer together, speaking in hushed tones.

"Uncle Liu, have you also sensed something unusual about this ancient temple?"

Faced with Su Wu's question, Liu Dashan nodded without hesitation.

"Yes, the yin energy in this ancient temple is too strong."

"Among all the ancient temples, the place with the lowest level of yin energy is actually this outhouse."

Su Wu nodded heavily in agreement.

"I even sensed a very strong Yin energy in the young novice monk and the abbot."

"Not only the novices and abbot, but even the worshippers in this temple have problems!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Dashan nodded slightly in agreement.

"Yes, that's why I didn't do anything to signal you to be quiet."

"I'm terrified that something we said might be overheard."

At this point, Liu Dashan patted Su Wu on the shoulder with a satisfied expression.

"Luckily, you're smart enough to understand what I mean right away. You suppressed your martial arts cultivation aura just like me, trying not to speak and attract attention."

As he spoke, Liu Dashan glanced toward the door of the restroom.

"Just out of the tiger's den, into the wolf's lair."

"Since this place is an inauspicious and malevolent location, the food there must be problematic."

"We can pretend to eat later, secretly throw it away, and then observe what they do."

"If you sense anything amiss, just draw your knife and start cutting!"

Listening to Liu Dashan's advice, Su Wu narrowed his eyes.

"Then why don't we just pick up our knives and start hacking?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Dashan glared at Su Wu.

"But what if we're wrong?"

"The reason why the monks in these temples have Yin energy might be because they have practiced some kind of Yin technique."

"Then if we just grab a knife and start hacking, wouldn't that be wronging an innocent person?"

Upon hearing this, Su Wu couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Indeed, the monks in the temple have been quite polite to our group so far.

The abbot also sent someone down the mountain to inform them.

If you have truly wronged an innocent person, your conscience will suffer for the rest of your life.

"Anyway, don't eat anything inside the temple, and don't sleep too soundly tonight."

"It's better to believe it exists."

"It would be best if nothing happened, but if something does happen, we can deal with it promptly."

After giving the instructions, Liu Dashan and Su Wu simultaneously pulled up their trousers and walked out of the latrine one after the other.

Outside the latrine, the young novice monk was still waiting respectfully outside the temple.

Upon seeing the two appear, he quickly spoke to Su Wu and Liu Dashan.

"Have you two distinguished guests finished using the restroom?"

Looking at the young novice monk who was respectfully guarding outside the latrine, Liu Dashan casually smiled and spoke to him.

"Little Master, you really care about us. You even stand guard outside when we go to the toilet."

Upon hearing this, the young novice monk smiled broadly and spoke to Liu Dashan.

"The temple grounds are intricate and complex. As you two are newcomers to this temple, you may be worried about getting lost."

"Therefore, the abbot once instructed us to pay close attention to and wait carefully for any unfamiliar visitors."

"Only by following up with a careful and attentive attitude can we ensure that the incense of Lanyin Temple continues to burn continuously."

Upon hearing this, Liu Dashan's eyes lit up with realization.

"That temple is truly thoughtful."

"No wonder you have such a thriving incense offering even though you are in a remote mountain area."

At this point, Liu Dashan casually continued the conversation.

"However, I've never really heard of your Lanyin Temple in Lin'an City."

Faced with Liu Dashan's question, the young novice monk answered Liu Dashan honestly.

"Perhaps it's because the benefactor is unfamiliar with the matter of worshipping at the temple."

"Our Lanyin Temple is considered to have a certain reputation in your Lin'an City."

"Our temple is especially effective in granting children and ensuring marriage prospects."

"Otherwise, the temple wouldn't have such incense offerings."

Hearing the young novice's answer, Liu Dashan nodded gently.

"Maybe."

As he spoke, the young novice monk smiled and addressed Liu Dashan and Su Wu.

"Distinguished guests, let me take you back to the dining hall first. If you stay too long, the noodles in the vegetarian meal might get soggy."

Upon hearing this, Liu Dashan nodded gently to the young novice.

"Okay, let's go back then."

On the way back, Liu Dashan casually struck up a conversation with the young novice monk again.

"Young monk, your temple is in a remote location. Aren't you afraid of demons disturbing your pilgrims who come up the mountain?"

In response to Liu Dashan's answer, the young novice gently shook his head.

We don't know if they were afraid of demons when they went up the mountain.

"But when pilgrims descend the mountain, our Lanyin Temple will send someone to escort them down."

"Furthermore, we do not recommend that people descend the mountain at night. If it is a little late, we will suggest staying overnight and setting off down the mountain the next day."

As they spoke, the young novice led Su Wu and Liu Dashan back into the dining hall.

"arrive."

"Please, distinguished guests, come in for a meal. This humble monk will wait outside."

"Call me if you need anything."

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