Chapter 482 It would be worth it to kill the princess as a scapegoat!
Everyone looked at each other, puzzled by the monks' actions.
Even the few guards remaining at the princess's residence held back for the time being.
The chanting grew louder and louder.
Like the sound of empty silk, it led people to a state of ultimate bliss.
A look of confusion gradually appeared on everyone's faces, as if they could no longer tell who they were or where they were.
Everyone sat down one by one.
Even Zongzheng Zhiyuan and the guards from the princess's residence gradually began to look confused...
A clear, cold voice suddenly came from the roof beam.
"This is the Rebirth Mantra."
As the cold, clear voice rang out, the rooftop roared with another loud 'boom'!
Then, countless tiles fell down with a 'clatter'.
The falling tiles startled the monks, causing them to immediately stop chanting. They even had to drag Xie Huaiyuan to a corner to avoid the disaster.
Then, a white figure and a black figure appeared together at the large hole in the roof, looking down at everything inside the hall below.
A hurricane poured in through the broken roof.
A bright light shone down on everyone along with the wind.
The cold wind and bright light made everyone shiver.
Then, I gradually regained consciousness.
"What...what happened to us?"
"Yeah, why did everyone seem to lose consciousness just now? What happened?"
"It feels like a dream, so light and airy. And what are we all doing sitting on the ground?"
Everyone stared at each other in horror.
Then, everyone looked up toward the sound.
A large hole had appeared in the roof, seemingly out of nowhere.
Three figures appeared, scattered above them and the entire temple!
One of them, a Taoist priest in a bluish-gray hue, was sitting on the roof beam!
The other two are black and white.
The one in black was not only dressed in all black but also wore a black mask. Judging from his unusual height and broad build, he must be a man.
The one in white was wearing a veil, and judging from her hairstyle and figure, she was definitely a woman.
These two figures, like the Black and White Impermanence, stood against the light, instilling a sense of dread and fear in people's hearts.
Who are they?
At this moment, even the monks did not recognize Li Qingluo's identity.
Thinking about the day and night they had been imprisoned, they dared not speak recklessly, fearing that it was that group of merchants who had caused trouble again.
However, since the three of them had suddenly appeared and ruined their plans, the monks' eyes were filled with resentment and hatred.
Just then, Li Qingluo suddenly spoke.
"This sleeping potion is really disgusting."
"Does Ningyuan Temple intend to kill everyone who knows the truth today?"
“If everyone stays inside Ningyuan Temple, no one will know about your despicable behavior, and the truth will never be revealed to the world.”
"You can continue to do your business of opening Buddhist temples to make money and cheat people in the future."
"Tsk tsk tsk, you guys really lived up to my expectations."
"The things they did were truly outrageous, with no bottom line, shameless and despicable."
However, they no longer need to be soft-hearted or consider whether these monks are innocent in their actions.
Ningyuan Temple had long since rotted and stank.
There wasn't a single good one among them!
The monks' expressions changed drastically when the truth was exposed.
The people, who had been somewhat sobered up by the cold wind, were then greatly alarmed.
"A sleeping potion? What sleeping potion?"
"They tried to drug us and then kill us?"
Only then did everyone notice that an incense stick had been lit under the Guanyin altar at some unknown time!
The scent emitted by this incense was unlike anything they had ever smelled before, and it was this very scent that had captivated them!
The gray-blue Taoist priest on the roof beam was none other than Qingyangzi.
He coldly said, making a finger gesture: "Reciting the Rebirth Mantra can purify karmic obstacles and help sentient beings be reborn in the Pure Land. It is a scripture that Buddhists often recite in rituals for the salvation of souls."
"They are performing rituals for you in advance, preparing to help you pass on to the afterlife."
Upon hearing the truth, the people were truly enraged.
They rushed forward shouting: "You bunch of wicked monks, how dare you call yourselves monks? You are all murderers!"
"Murderers deserve to die!"
"murderer!!"
Nearly a hundred people, regardless of gender, rushed forward and started punching the monks.
When the monks encountered someone who was truly ruthless, all they could do was scream in agony.
"You are killing people now too—"
"ah!!"
"Help! Help me!"
While the monks were being attacked, Zongzheng Zhiyuan found an opening on the other side.
She rolled over and got up, then crawled out from the corner to stand in front of Xie Huaiyuan.
Then, with great effort, he was helped up and prepared to slip away through the side door.
Li Qingluo: "Folks, Abbot Jia Guan has run away again!"
The angry gazes of the people suddenly shifted, all turning in unison toward the doorway.
When they saw Zongzheng Zhiyuan supporting Xie Huaiyuan and actually preparing to slip away, their angry eyes almost spit fire.
"Catch these two culprits!"
"Seize this adulterous couple!"
"Grab them—"
"You bald-headed thief, you dog princess! Stop right there—"
Scrub scrub—
The people rose up in a panic and rushed towards the door.
Li Qingluo and Duan Rongshi quickly turned around as well.
The two walked forward from the rooftop, intending to continue watching the excitement.
Meanwhile, Zongzheng Zhiyuan and Xie Huaiyuan hadn't run very far before they were caught up by the people again.
The guards of the princess's residence were also pushed far away. This time, they watched helplessly as the princess was also dragged into the crowd by Xie Huaiyuan.
Soon after, Zongzheng Zhiyuan's screams rang out: "Help me—"
"You audacious commoners! I am the Second Princess of the Dynasty! He is His Majesty's sister! How dare you lay a hand on me—ah!"
"My hair, my clothes, ah—"
"I want my brother, the Emperor, to kill you all!! To exterminate your entire families!"
"Let me go—"
The people said, "Since we're all going to die anyway, it's worth it if a princess takes our place!"
"That's right, since we're going to die whether we kill you or not, let's die together! Hahaha, hahaha—"
The people were also furious.
They didn't care whether it was the abbot or the princess who was getting punched.
Anyway, either they die today, or these damned bald monks die!
And this princess isn't any better!
Hearing the princess's screams, which gradually faded away.
Li Qingluo knew that if the fighting continued like this, Zongzheng Zhiyuan would really be beaten to death.
She quickly picked up the gong she had prepared beforehand, and then banged it loudly: "Fellow villagers!"
"Under the floor of Abbot Jia Guan's meditation room lies the ill-gotten gains from years of exploiting and deceiving the people."
"Why aren't you all hurrying up and digging it out, carrying it to the government office?"
“According to the laws of the Great Chu, the abbot of Jia Temple was beaten half to death by you today, but if you take the evidence to the government, you will not be punished.”
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