Chapter 318: Revenge

Huo Qingchen walked around the room and didn't see anything wrong. He looked at Yu Youning curiously, "Youning, is there something wrong here? Why didn't I see it?"

Yu Youning stepped on the ground and said, "There must be a basement underneath, and it should be quite large."

"basement?"

Huo Qingchen was surprised and incredulous.

How did Youning figure out there was a basement downstairs?

How come he didn't see it?

Yu Youning stepped on the ground again and said, "There's a basement down there. The sound is different when you step on it."

"Yeah?"

It’s not that Huo Qingchen didn’t believe Yu Youning, but he had never had this experience before. When he heard Yu Youning say this, he was very curious and simply gave it a try.

But after listening carefully, I still couldn't hear anything.

Chu Huaixu looked at Bukong, "Where is the entrance to the basement? Where is the mechanism?"

Bukong's face did not look good, as if the secret in his heart had been seen through by someone, and his eyes were a little vague.

But after hearing Chu Huaixu's question, Bukong turned his head to the side. "What basement? What mechanism? I've lived here for so long, and I've never known there was a basement, let alone a mechanism."

It was obvious that he would not cry until he saw the coffin, and he was determined not to admit it.

Of course, Yu Youning had a way to get the truth out of Bukong, but she didn't do it.

"Ah Xu, Huo Qingchen, Wen Xiangli, Nian Yi, let's have a competition to see who can find the mechanism first."

Huo Qingchen sighed, "Then I must be the last one."

Although he said this, he was the first one to look for it.

The other three nodded to Yu Youning and started looking.

This study is very big.

It is indeed worthy of the word "study".

There are many bookshelves throughout the house, and Buddhist scriptures are placed on each bookshelf.

Among these Buddhist scriptures, some are brand new, some are handwritten, and some are obviously very old and slightly yellowed.

There are also some handwritten letters from famous monks and masters.

Coupled with the sandalwood in the air, outsiders will feel calm as soon as they enter this house.

Anyone who comes here will think that this is the study of a high-level monk, and will never imagine what this so-called high-level monk looks like behind the scenes.

Several people walked around the room, trying to move and turn everywhere, but they found nothing.

Bukong watched their actions and his heart gradually calmed down.

Although these people are of noble status, they are too young after all.

How could a few little kids possibly find such a secret mechanism?

Just as Bukong was thinking about it, he saw Yu Youning suddenly turn around and run in front of him.

"You were looking towards the desk just now. Does this desk hide some secret?"

Bukong didn't expect Yu Youning to suddenly run over, and he didn't expect Yu Youning to ask such a question.

He looked at Yu Youning in surprise at first, but quickly shook his head.

"No!"

"I've said this before. I haven't done anything wrong. This is just my study where I read and copy Buddhist scriptures. There's nothing else. How could there be any secrets?"

"You are lying!" Yu Youning said firmly.

Bukong shook his head, "Amitabha, monks don't tell lies!"

Yu Youning didn't say anything else. He walked to the desk, stared at the things on the desk, and finally his eyes fell on the pen holder.

The shape of this pen holder is quite unique and it is carved out of stone. It just sits there quietly and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it.

Yu Youning reached out, placed his palm on the pen holder, and pressed down hard.

The next moment, the pen holder was really pressed down.

A horizontal bookshelf not far away actually moved back, revealing a three-foot square underground entrance.

Yu Youning looked towards the entrance and raised his chin towards Bukong, "Monks don't tell lies, but you're a fake monk! Everything you said is a lie!"

Bukong's face was already as pale as paper, but he still insisted, "How could it be! How could there be a mechanism here? I don't know!"

When Yu Wencheng heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched.

This old bald donkey can lie without blushing or breathing heavily.

If he remembered correctly, this Zen temple was clearly built 10 or 20 years ago when Bukong took over as abbot.

He personally oversaw the construction and moved in after it was completed.

Now, he can actually lie with his eyes open and say that he doesn't know!

I've seen people with thick skin, but I've never seen anyone as thick-skinned as this!

How shameless!

Although Yu Youning didn't know anything about this Zen temple, he didn't believe Bukong's words at all.

"Let's go in and take a look first." Yu Youning said.

"Youning, wait!"

Chu Huaixu said this and looked at Yuwen Cheng.

"Tie up this old monk tightly and take him down first. Let him walk in front!"

If there is any real danger, this old bald donkey must be the first to stand in the front!

Huo Qingchen looked at Chu Huaixu in surprise and surprise. He didn't expect that the prince would be such a prince!

But... he also wanted to say, well done!

That's the way to do it!

Bukong wanted to struggle, but it was in vain.

In the end, he was led in first.

Yu Youning couldn't wait to go down and take a look, so he hurriedly followed behind.

Chu Huaixu and the others did not dare to have any doubts and hurriedly followed behind.

Walking down the stairs at the entrance, the further down I went, the more I smelled a strange smell.

Huo Qingchen frowned, "What's that smell?"

Yu Youning's face turned serious, "It's the smell of a corpse."

"A corpse?!"

Huo Qingchen's voice rose an octave and became a little sharp.

It's not like he hasn't seen dead people before.

But this kind of basement is already gloomy, and I don’t know what’s going on inside.

At this time, anyone would feel a chill down their spine knowing that there might be a dead body inside.

Chu Huaixu also had a stern face.

It wasn't out of fear, but anger.

It seems that this person has done many evil things!

At the foot of the capital, the abbot of Changlin Temple, a respected and enlightened monk, was secretly persecuting people.

Such a person deserves to die a hundred times!

After going down the stairs at the entrance, there is a passage with oil lamps burning on the walls on both sides of the passage. Although it is not very bright, at least you can see the road ahead clearly.

When you reach the end of the passage and pass through a stone door, the view in front of you suddenly opens up.

A large stone chamber, decorated magnificently and furnished with the finest items.

The air was still filled with the fragrance of cosmetics, indicating that a woman had appeared here not long ago.

Wen Xiangli took a look around and soon found a secret door at the back of the wardrobe.

After entering, there is another long passage.

But the difference this time is that on both sides of the passage are rooms that look like prison cells.

Through the fence gate, you can see young women in ragged clothes locked inside.

When the women heard the noise, they all shrank back.

Some kept their heads down and didn't dare to look up at all.

Some of them quietly raised their heads, their eyes and expressions filled with deep hatred.

But when they saw clearly that it was a young man standing outside, they were all stunned.

The next moment, they suddenly stood up and stumbled towards the door.

Everyone held on to the gate tightly, tilted their heads back, and looked at Wen Xiangli with pleading expressions.

"Who are you?"

"Are you here to rescue us?"

"Please! Get us out!"

Wen Xiangli is not very old, but he has been handling state affairs with Wen Shoufu in the past few years. He thinks he has seen a lot of dark sides and thinks his ability to withstand things is pretty good.

However, when he saw the plight of these women and heard their cries for help, Wen Xiangli was filled with endless anger.

That old bald donkey!

How dare he!

Yu Youning and a few others also walked in at this time. When they saw the situation inside, they were all extremely angry.

Huo Qingchen turned around and rushed back, rushed to Bukong, and punched him in the stomach.

Hearing Bukong's screams, Huo Qingchen still felt unsatisfied, so he raised his leg and kicked Bukong in the lower body.

After this kick, Bukong's body curled up and he fell to the ground, unable to get up.

Looking at Bukong who was twisting and crying on the ground, Huo Qingchen raised his foot and was about to step on Bukong's head, but was stopped by Yu Youning who rushed over.

Yu Youning pulled Huo Qingchen aside.

Huo Qingchen was still not satisfied and didn't understand why Yu Youning wanted to pull him away.

"Youning, a beast like this deserves to be beaten to death. Why are you holding me?"

Yu Youning pointed inside and said, "The people who were truly hurt by him are in there. If you kill him now, how will those who were hurt by him vent their hatred?"

Wen Xiangli found a bunch of keys and opened all the fence gates inside.

The women inside came out one by one.

Although they were happy that they were finally saved, they were filled with deep hatred.

They walked towards Bukong, all staring at him intently.

Even though they hadn't done anything yet, Bukong still felt extremely frightened, and his body was shaking even more violently.

“I…I was wrong!”

“Please spare me!”

"I'm willing to make it up to you!"

"I have gold! Lots and lots of gold, all for you!"

Bukong wanted to use gold to buy back his life.

A young girl sneered, "Who wants your gold! I only want your life!"

With her taking the lead, others also spoke up.

Even though they are weak now, it still cannot stop their deep hatred for Bukong.

This hatred supported them as they punched and kicked Bukong.

Someone felt unsatisfied and bit off a piece of flesh from Bukong's face.

Bukong howled miserably, his eyes rolled back and he fainted.

But the next moment, he woke up from the pain and screamed even louder than before.