"You!" The abbot probably never expected Xiao Tang to directly slap the medicine on his face, and the medicine slowly flowed down the deep lines on his face.

Although this medicine will not disfigure the skin if it comes into contact with it, it can seriously affect a person's vision if it gets into the eyes.

The abbot's eyes stung from the medicinal liquid.

Xiao Tang reacted quickly and pulled Di Yanqing behind her.

She protected the child and kept backing away.

When the abbot, whose eye had been stabbed, lowered his hand, tears of blood streamed from his eyes.

Di Yanqing was frightened.

Just as she was about to scream, Xiao Tang covered her mouth.

"Shhh."

She reminded the child to be quiet.

Since this old bald monk is blind, he can only determine their location by sound.

Although Di Yanqing is usually a bit silly, he still has some sense of judgment when it matters.

Xiao Tang, holding the child's hand, walked out without making a sound.

The old monk had gone mad, yelling, "My eyes, you bastards!"

That state was terrifying.

Di Yanqing was so frightened that he trembled all over.

Xiao Tang pulled him out quickly.

However, before they even reached the temple gate, they were blocked by a large group of monks.

"You're not leaving."

“You harmed our master, you can’t leave.”

They spoke slowly, and their words were dry and devoid of emotion.

Xiao Tang almost suspected that it was several AIs speaking.

After all, there are many such human-like AIs in the 31st century.

Not surprising.

"Hao Fang..." the young emperor called out weakly.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Xiao Tang patted the child's head.

As one of the monks approached her with a long staff, she swiftly grabbed the staff and knocked him to the ground!

The movements were fluid and seamless, executed in one go!

Seeing their fellow monks fall, the other monks stepped in to help.

This left Di Yanqing, who was standing to the side, dumbfounded.

Di Yanqing was dumbfounded simply because Xiao Tang's attack method was so astonishing.

He had always thought "Hao Fang" was just a charlatan with some superstitious medical skills, but he never expected...

It turns out that this "Hao Fang" is so fierce when he fights.

That's not a charlatan at all...

He recalled Hao Fang's initial self-introduction: a reckless brute.

Really...

Xiao Tang's punches hurt a lot, and his punching style looks very professional.

Di Yanqing kept backing away, and suddenly bumped into someone.

"Your Majesty..." Yan Shi found him as if he had been granted a pardon.

"No, don't just stand there! Quickly help Hao Fang! He can't handle so many people by himself!"

Di Yanqing was extremely worried about Hao Fang.

Look at that small frame, it would be bad if it got hurt.

Yan Shiyi looked up and was dumbfounded to see that it was the princess fighting with someone.

Although he always knew that the princess's "gentleness and virtue" in front of the prince was fake, he was still shocked when he actually saw the princess fighting.

Xiao Tang's moves were of no particular style or martial art.

His movements were fluid, fast, accurate, and ruthless, knocking the monks to the ground one by one—truly a masterpiece!

Seeing that Xiao Tang was running out of energy, Yan Shi finally realized he needed to help.

He was truly stunned.

Xiao Tang's fighting style was something he had never heard of or seen before; it was the first time he had ever witnessed it.

However, the movements are fluid, making the fights more visually appealing and highly entertaining.

He drew his sword and stepped forward to help Xiao Tang.

The monk was dealt with quickly.

Yan Shi hoisted the young emperor onto his shoulder before saying, "Your Highness... uh, Mr. Hao Fang, let's go. The prince must be worried sick."

We left the Jingyin Temple.

Xiao Tang asked him, "How did you find this place?"

Yan Shi's horse stopped outside Jingyin Temple.

After taking a look, Xiao Tang was certain that only Yan Shi had come.

"When I returned to the inn after failing to find His Majesty, I saw the words you left behind."

When Xiao Tang left, he did indeed write the three characters "Jingyin Temple".

She deduced the location of Jingyin Temple based on the direction of the compass, and because she was worried about something, she specifically left three words.

Fortunately, Yan Shi is smart enough.

"I didn't see Your Highness, so I rushed over immediately. Fortunately, I arrived in time."

After saying that, he also felt that it might not be quite right.

After all... even if he didn't show up, it seems the princess could handle those monks.

It was only a matter of time.

He invited Xiao Tang and the young emperor to mount their horses, and led them back towards the inn.

Di Yanqing knew he was wrong, his head drooping as he nervously tugged at the reins.

He knew he would be criticized when he got back.

Waaaaah.

On the way, Yan Shi did not forget to explain: "Your Majesty, the Prince is really worried about you. How could you run around like that? We were all so worried."

"I...I know I was wrong." The little one's head drooped lower and lower as he spoke.

His voice was low.

He knew he had made a mistake.

What happened at the Jingyin Temple just now still left him with lingering fear.

Xiao Tang had no intention of criticizing the child. She looked into the distance and said calmly, "Yan Shi, does the abbot of Jingyin Temple have a grudge against your prince?"

She had this suspicion from the moment Ning Cang was able to easily obtain the Heartbreak Grass from the abbot.

Upon hearing this, Yan Shi nodded slightly, "Yes... we have a grudge."

"What?" Xiao Tang's lips twitched inwardly.

As expected of the villain! With so many enemies, what are we going to do?

Yan Shi hurriedly explained, "Because this abbot is a Gu poison enthusiast, the prince once thought of seeking this abbot to cure the Gu poison, but the abbot made sarcastic remarks and the prince slapped him on the head."

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