After leaving Yupinxuan, Shen Zhao followed the Buddhist aura left by Fahai and finally found him in a garbage dump.
"Master Fahai, what happened to you?"
“Amitabha, benefactor, it is so good to meet you.”
"You actually recognized me?"
"Although your transformation technique is astonishing, I have spent a long time with you, and the aura of the sixth brother on your body cannot be concealed by a change in appearance."
Shen Zhao was speechless. This is acceptable?
Fahai stood up and said, "Benefactor, this humble monk has suffered greatly during this time."
Since being captured by Cihai, he has been chopping wood and carrying water during the day, and copying scriptures at night.
These days I haven't been able to sleep or eat well.
Now that I have met you, benefactor, I would like to request that you first donate some money so that I may quench my hunger.
Only after I have comforted the Buddha inside my belly can I continue to save all sentient beings and bring blessings to the people.
After saying that, he stretched out his left palm, just like when he asked for soap on the flying boat back then.
Shen Zhao shook his head: "I can't give any more alms. If the master is in trouble,..."
You can walk three blocks west; there's a warehouse there, and across from it is a leather goods shop.
The innkeeper there is very hospitable and will definitely treat you to meals.
You could try begging for alms there; I think you could have a good meal.
"Amitabha."
Fahai clasped his hands together and bowed to Shen Zhao.
"In that case, thank you very much, benefactor."
"By the way, how did you end up in the Holy Land?"
"After escaping the clutches of Cihai, this humble monk fled south, where he encountered a man named Divine Calculator along the way."
He told me the person I was looking for was in the sacred realm, so I traveled over mountains and valleys and finally found you, benefactor.
"The fortune teller?"
Shen Zhao was puzzled upon hearing this.
The previous nine generations had never even heard of such a person.
“Benefactor, now that I am here, please do not hesitate to ask if there is anything you need from me.”
"You don't need to remind me of that. I'm short-handed right now, and your arrival is just in time to implement the next step of the plan ahead of schedule."
"Please speak, benefactor."
"Go find Liang Hao and meet up. Wait for my news after the Imperial City Sword Trial tomorrow."
"Amitabha, this humble monk will take his leave now."
After witnessing Fahai's departure, Shen Zhao closed his eyes and began to ponder his next plan.
"Ren Piaomiao!"
Suddenly, a ghostly howl disrupted his thoughts.
When he opened his eyes, he saw Dong Chao staring at him with a face full of resentment.
Shen Zhao lightly waved his folding fan: "Is it because you can't stand the provocation that you're chasing after me here to try and regain your dignity?"
"Hmph, Ren Piaomiao, I know you're going to participate in tomorrow's Imperial City Sword Trial, so I came here specifically to inform you."
Dong Chao curled his lip.
"You're definitely out of the game. You've offended the Western Liang Royal Palace, and nobody will get away with it. You'd better be prepared."
“Alas, why must Your Highness do this?” Shen Zhao sighed. “I have no grudge against you, why must we act like we are irreconcilable enemies?”
"Because you have won the favor of Miss Xuanji, no one is qualified to compete with me for the woman I, Dong Chao, have set my sights on!"
After hearing Dong Chao's words, Shen Zhao smiled.
"Your Highness, why do you think there are always foolish and arrogant people who insist on showing off their presence in front of truly strong people?"
I have always treated others with sincerity and have never intended to be your enemy.
But you insist on creating an invincible opponent for yourself. Don't you think that's both foolish and absurd?
No matter how eloquent you are, you cannot change the fact that you will be disgraced tomorrow.
Ren Piaomiao, I'll see your disgraceful performance at the Sword Trial Competition. Xuanji will be there too.
Once she sees the truly appalling scene, I believe she'll never have a shred of affection for you again and will turn to me instead, hahaha.
After making those harsh remarks, Dong Chao strode away.
Shen Zhao was speechless, waving his feather fan and sighing: "A clumsy provocation cannot arouse any pleasure or interest."
After all, arrogance is often linked to ignorance, and it's truly incurable. Alas.
Suddenly, a spirit dove landed on Shen Zhao's shoulder.
"Coo, coo, coo..."
The spirit pigeon seems to be delivering some important message.
After Shen Zhao memorized all the bird language, the spirit pigeon instantly spread its wings and flew into the distance.
"It seems we must finalize the plan before tomorrow's sword test. Tonight is destined to be extraordinary."
...
Three hundred li north of Huayang City lies the Nanshan Sword Sect.
"My son! My son!"
The sect leader of the Nanshan Sword Sect, Xue Tieyi, knelt before the corpse of his son, Xue Jianren, weeping uncontrollably.
He couldn't believe that in just one day, the father and son were separated by death.
"Who! Who dares to kill my son! I will tear him to pieces!"
Xue Tieyi's eyes were fierce and sharp, and he roared and screamed, venting his grief with all his might.
A disciple replied, "Reporting to the sect master, the young master was poisoned to death in the street by a man named Ren Piaomiao!"
"Ren Piaomiao! Why did he kill my son! Why?!"
"It is said that it was because the young master had some friction with Ren Piaomiao that Ren Piaomiao poisoned the young master in a fit of anger."
"Ren Piaomiao! I will definitely kill you!"
Xue Tieyi's eyes were bloodshot, his face was contorted, and his hand holding the sword trembled incessantly.
"ah--"
Suddenly, he let out a long howl.
Suddenly, thunder roared and the sky changed color.
"puff--"
Many disciples could not withstand the sonic attack and collapsed, vomiting blood. Some disciples with insufficient cultivation even fainted.
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