No strange things are allowed to evolve!

After receiving a definitive warning from the Snow King, he was almost certain that his guess was correct: there were weasel companions among these monks, and it was even possible that all the monks were.

So what he wanted to do was very simple. Now that the Snow King was by his side, and he had just obtained useful skills and items from the [Creative Workshop], he could attack or retreat as needed.

Furthermore, judging from Xue Wang's reaction after realizing that Yuan Shun was not human, although she became vigilant, she was neither surprised nor afraid, which indicates that she had seen similar things before, and that everything is still under control for the time being.

Since that's the case, we should try our best to provoke them and see if we can get them to show their true colors.

In addition, if possible, he also wanted to see if he could find the real Yuan Shun.

He wasn't one to meddle in other people's business, but since it was on his way, he figured he might as well give it a try.

He didn't like the suffering conveyed in the old woman's eyes.

"Can't you tell? I'm here to challenge you. Tell your abbot to come out!"

The pilgrims' eyes immediately lit up.

I never expected to see so many interesting things while just coming to Yunfu Temple to offer incense. One thing after another, it was definitely worth the trip.

From the perspective of a true face, the truth is as calm as water: "In Buddhism, there is no such thing as 'challenging' a school."

"What's it called?"

"Debate on Zen".

"Either way, just call your abbot out."

"The abbot is currently in seclusion and has not yet emerged. It is unknown how long he will remain in seclusion." Youzhen had completely lost his temper with Jiang Shu at this point. He sneered and said, "Besides, you don't look like someone who practices Zen. What right do you have to meet the abbot? Is the abbot someone that just anyone can see?"

Jiang Shu smiled but remained silent.

He was not completely ignorant of Buddhism. In fact, he had devoted himself to studying Buddhism for a period of time for a nun, and now was the time to put his knowledge to use.

But he didn't do that.

His purpose in coming here was simply to confirm two things: whether the weasel family had any helpers, and how strong they were.

Now that the first thing has been confirmed, all that's left is to check the ingredients.

In other words, he didn't come to befriend the monks here with his vast knowledge; he came to disgust them.

Whether the abbot is actually in seclusion or not is actually irrelevant.

If I don't go into seclusion again, this is a good opportunity to meet.

If the seclusion is fake...

What else is there to say?

There are no security cameras around here, and you still dare to try and scam me? You're asking for it!

So he simply turned and looked at the dozen or so worshippers.

"Did you hear that? This abbot is incredibly arrogant. We donated money to him, and he thought we weren't worthy to see him. If you ask me, we should go to another abbot's place and never come here again. This abbot's attitude is really bad."

The pilgrims who were watching the commotion were taken aback.

Is this something we have to do with?

"Hey, no, wait..."

Upon hearing Jiang Shu's words, You Zhen's eyes suddenly became much clearer, and he anxiously said to the worshippers, "That's not what I meant."

Then he glared at Jiang Shu and said, "And when did you donate money for incense?"

"Ten yuan for an hour of parking isn't enough? I've never seen anything so expensive!"

"you..."

"Seclusion? Does he really think he's a martial arts master? I want to see what he's actually doing. Like father, like son. He might be secretly watching porn in seclusion!"

"wait!"

Having said that, without waiting for Youzhen's obstruction, Jiang Shu pulled Xue Wang straight toward the back hall, which was not open to worshippers.

Xue Wang, who was originally keeping a close eye on Yuan Shun and ready to make a one-on-one defense at any time, had all her attention on Yuan Shun.

She was suddenly touched and instinctively wanted to retaliate, but when the clear sensation came from her fingertips and palm, her mind went blank for a moment and then stopped working.

Apart from her father, she has never held hands with any man.

She instinctively wanted to break free, but the novel feeling made her unable to resist looking down at Jiang Shu's hand that was holding hers.

So big, so soft, so pink and tender, it feels so warm and cozy inside.

But soon, Jiang Shu's voice pulled her out of that dazed state.

While Youzhen was calming down and stopping the curious pilgrims who wanted to come in to take a look, Jiang Shu, who could smell an increasingly strong mixture of blood and stench that ordinary people could not smell, said sternly.

"I think it's not just Yuan Shun who isn't human."

Upon hearing this, Xue Wang withdrew her hand from Jiang Shu's grasp, rubbed her face, and regained her composure and calmness.

Looking again at the vast Zen courtyard beyond the main hall, her heart was filled with a sense of trepidation comparable to that of entering a calamity-level incubation facility.

Without needing to use any skills to investigate, she could sense the gloom hanging over the top of Yunfu Temple.

For some reason, this time she didn't ask Jiang Shu, as she usually does, why he would venture so deep into the heart of the territory knowing this.

She only cautiously warned, "There could be danger."

"I know, I wouldn't have come if it wasn't dangerous."

Inside the main hall.

The old lady first looked in the direction where Jiang Shu and the other person disappeared, then looked at her son Yuan Shun, who was helping to maintain order at the scene beside You Zhen, and then turned her gaze back to the place where they disappeared.

She was certain that when she looked at Jiang Shu, Jiang Shu also saw her.

That look seemed familiar to her.

When her husband, who had been given a critical condition notice, was wheeled into the operating room, the attending physician, who was wearing a mask, had the same look in his eyes.

Finally, her husband was successfully wheeled out of the operating room, so she believed that the son she knew would soon reappear from the place where they had disappeared...

Chapter 43 The Snow King can unleash his full power whenever he wants (Please continue reading)

The vast Zen temple was deserted.

This is very unusual.

Such a large temple couldn't possibly have only a few monks outside to greet guests; there must also be monks doing odd jobs.

Even if they may not be real monks, does that mean they'll stop acting just because they're separated by one temple?

Yuzen and Yumi, who had just run over from the main hall, had also disappeared.

And it's not just that there's no one there.

"Not even a road sign?" Jiang Shu scoffed. "How stingy."

Turning his head to look at the place they had come from, and seeing the conspicuous "No Pilgrims Allowed" sign, Xue Wang sighed.

"We've essentially barged into someone's home. Have you ever seen someone put up road signs in their own backyard?"

“My home even has tactile paving for the visually impaired,” Jiang Shu said earnestly.

"...?"

He tried to live as a blind person for a period of time until he was hospitalized after being hit by a dump truck.

From then on, he insisted that "Ahead is China, the gods forbid passage" did not reflect the actual situation of blind people, and that it should be "Ahead is the pedestrian crossing, dump trucks are prohibited from passing" instead.

"This way."

Without road signs, Jiang Shu had to rely on his keen sense of smell to determine where the smell of blood and stench was strongest.

But just as the two were about to set off, Yuma's figure once again appeared in front of them like a ghost.

After he had roughly brought the situation under control, he left the outside to Yuan Shun, and only then was he able to finally free himself to come over.

"Amitabha Buddha, have you two benefactors not seen the warning outside?"

His face was expressionless, devoid of joy or sorrow, as if he were issuing a final ultimatum:

“If you two benefactors cannot understand the principles, and I cannot explain the Dharma to you, then this humble monk does know a little about martial arts.”

"Oh?" Jiang Shu said dismissively, "It's alright, I also know a little about medicine."

"Isn't that a bit too cowardly of you to say something tough..." Snow King muttered.

Yu Zhen sighed: "It seems there's no way to persuade you to turn back. This situation can't be resolved peacefully."

"What do you say?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhen suddenly revealed a sinister expression. He smiled maliciously, flicked his sleeve, and pointed his right hand into a claw at the two of them.

"I was just wondering how to lure you to a place where those people can't see you, but I didn't expect you to come to me on your own initiative. You've angered me several times, so you must be here for us, right? Well... you should have been prepared, shouldn't you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, an indescribable pressure suddenly shrouded Jiang Shu's heart in gloom.

He's a ruthless character.

This murderous aura was almost identical to the stab Little Gummy Bear delivered to Snow King.

The other party is a level three evolved being.

However... we have level four!

"Finally, you're not going to act anymore?" Jiang Shu scoffed, taking a half step back to shield Xue Wang in front of him.

Snow King was stunned when he noticed Jiang Shu suddenly stepping back.

"Huh? It wasn't you..."

“I haven’t ordered any more this time, I’ll order next time,” Jiang Shu said, completely lacking in gentlemanly manners.

"Add points? Heh, so you really are evolved beings, no wonder..." Yu Zhen's expression hardened: "Then you can't be allowed to live!"

Seeing how easily he had gotten Youzhen's words out, Jiang Shu sneered inwardly.

Animals are animals; even if they become intelligent, they are still fools.

But suddenly he couldn't laugh anymore.

"Why don't you add some points now? I'm not good at combat," Snow King said hesitantly.

Jiang Shu's lips twitched: "What do you mean by not being good at fighting?"

If you're not good at fighting, what are you doing here with me?

Oh, right, I tricked you into coming here.

That's fine.

"In short, I can't fight. You can still add points now," Snow King urged anxiously.

Jiang Shu was also a bit stunned by this sudden situation, and hurriedly wanted to allocate a portion of his fourteen evolution points on the spot.

Although you'll have to add points sooner or later, you're only facing the first opponent and you're already using up some points. Who knows how many more enemies there will be, or how many more unpredictable tactics you'll need to counter?

How much to add, and how much to keep?

What if I add too little and it's not enough?

What if adding too much is wasteful?

How much is just enough to deal with Youzhen? Jiang Shu had many questions to consider at that moment.

But even for such a brief moment, Yuzhen did not want to leave any time for Jiang Shu.

"You want to break through in front of me?! My patience has its limits!"

"Wait a minute, he'll add it right away, please wait a moment!" Xue Wang pleaded loudly, then urged Jiang Shu, "Hurry up and add it!"

Yuki-oh's words made Yuma feel like his intelligence was being rubbed into the ground. He roared, "Only someone with a problem in their brain would wait for him!"

As he finished speaking, a sharp claw with five razor-like nails suddenly lashed out at Jiang Shu.

Yu Zhen tore through the air, the flowing air brushing past his fingertips, producing bursts of sonic booms.

Jiang Shu had no doubt that the claw approaching his forehead could easily tear apart a steel plate...

Damn it... I'm all in!

Jiang Shu gritted his teeth and decided to allocate all his evolution points to strength and speed.

One meter...