A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 2276 - 1537: Post-Meal Exercise

"I’m Duanmu Huai, and I’m going to Jingnian Zen Sect to retrieve the He Shi Bi and smash it to pieces. Anyone interested in watching the spectacle, come along!"

After saying this, Duanmu Huai gave a chuckle to Li Shimin, who was left dumbfounded, then turned and walked forward. As he watched the backs of Duanmu Huai, Wang Yuyan, and Little Dragon Girl, Li Shimin was also left in a daze. After a moment, he bit his teeth.

"Let’s follow them!"

In Luoyang City, gossip was inevitable, and Duanmu Huai’s words spread throughout the city in no time. It’s worth mentioning that many people were quite shocked after hearing this rumor.

Although Duanmu Huai previously shattered Cihang Jingzhai’s reputation at Peony Building with his words, people were still interested in the He Shi Bi. Many speculated about where the He Shi Bi might be hidden. Most believed it was carried by Cihang Jingzhai’s heirs, but no one expected that the He Shi Bi was actually placed in Jingnian Zen Sect’s monastery!

Duanmu Huai swaggered toward the monastery, and the crowd following him grew larger and larger, including not only Li Shimin’s party but also experts and forces from within Luoyang City, not to mention those Jianghu people eager for excitement.

It’s worth noting that what Duanmu Huai was doing was more or less equivalent to challenging the establishment. Jingnian Zen Sect had a longstanding reputation in the Southern Martial World, and no one has ever dared to challenge them. Now that Duanmu Huai was making his move, such a big spectacle was simply a must-see!

"But sir, why would Cihang Jingzhai place the He Shi Bi in Jingnian Zen Sect?"

Glancing at the Jianghu people following behind, Wang Yuyan remained unfazed and curiously posed her question.

"Since the He Shi Bi is the Jade Seal, it should be small, and logically speaking, it should be more secure not to carry it around, right?"

"If you know that, then you should understand that Cihang Jingzhai isn’t stupid; they must have a reason for not carrying it."

Upon hearing Wang Yuyan’s inquiry, Duanmu Huai chuckled.

"Although there are various rumors about the He Shi Bi, it is indeed a miraculous jade. In fact, the He Shi Bi emits a strange energy that weakens and strengthens with the change of time. Anyone possessing it would be affected by this energy, leading to the disruption of True Qi circulation—sometimes even halting it completely. Now you understand, whether one can conquer the world with the He Shi Bi is uncertain, but any martial artist who tries to handle the He Shi Bi is practically seeking their own doom."

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s explanation, Wang Yuyan, Little Dragon Girl, and the Jianghu people trailing behind were astounded. As martial artists, they were naturally aware of how perilous it would be if True Qi became uncontrollable. Especially in combat, if True Qi were to stop or vanish, it would be akin to offering oneself up for slaughter.

With that in mind, everyone’s distrust towards the He Shi Bi increased a notch, especially since in South Martial State, the leaders of various Rebel Armies were highly skilled martial artists. Giving them the He Shi Bi would render them incapable of fighting, wouldn’t it?

Wouldn’t that be akin to sending them to their deaths?

Looking at it this way, what kind of treasure is the He Shi Bi? It’s practically a demonic artifact.

As they spoke, Jingnian Zen Sect gradually came into view.

The monastery stood tall amidst the mountains, imposing in its solemn aura, with steep stone steps stretching to the summit. Fortunately, those walking here were all experts; otherwise, ordinary folks might be exhausted halfway up.

Looking up, the pagoda and Clock Tower could be seen faintly amidst the trees.

"Dong... Dong... Dong..."

The distant sound of the bell carried a sense of ethereal solemnity, while Duanmu Huai wore an expression of disdain. This place reminded him of Guanyin Zen Institute, which appeared splendid on the outside but, well... heh, was unchanged at its core.

However, Jingnian Zen Sect didn’t have a Black Bear Spirit as their guardian.

"You know, every time I see places like this, I get quite curious."

Duanmu Huai turned to Wang Yuyan and Little Dragon Girl, saying.

"This group of monks advocates asceticism and rigorous practice, so where do they get the funds to construct such a grand temple? There’s even a pure copper palace inside, pure copper! Tsk tsk, not even Yang Guang had such extravagance. Look at this, if anything deserves the term ’opulent decadence,’ this is it. Compared to them, Yang Guang is just a rich peasant."

Hearing Duanmu Huai’s remarks, the crowd behind stirred in disbelief; they never imagined Jingnian Zen Sect to be so wealthy—especially pondering how a group of monks could be so loaded, it seemed even stranger.

"I once visited West Cowherd State."

Duanmu Huai turned his head and continued walking as he spoke.

"Because that fool Tathagata claims that West Cowherd State is free of greed and violence, maintains qi and enhances spirit, though not supreme, everyone attains longevity. He described it like Nirvana, so I went to take a look to see what it actually was like, and the result?"

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai snorted again.

"It was nothing but demons everywhere, capturing and devouring people. Furthermore, many demons gained intelligence by listening to Bodhisattvas and Buddha’s sermons, thus transforming into demons. I find it strange, they say monks chant sutras for virtue, yet how come after listening to Bodhisattvas and Buddha’s preaching, they go off to devour people? Just what kind of sutras are these monks chanting?"

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, Wang Yuyan and Little Dragon Girl were left bewildered, at a loss for words. And the crowd behind exchanged confused glances, wondering if they misheard... How come every word that the Undying Slaughter God said made sense, yet together they were reluctant to make sense of it?