Chapter 473 - 268: Success
Chapter 473: Chapter 268: Success
Chu Qing paused for a moment while flipping through the book.
Buddha Country... Buddha Lord.
Prince!
Initially, I thought Xingzhi was following Prince Xue’s orders, yet the answer turned out to be entirely different after some discussion.
From the current situation, it seems the so-called Buddha Lord of the Buddha Country might be another of the Twelve Saint Kings within the Celestial Evil Cult.
Buddha... or Prince?
Chu Qing’s gaze once again shifted away from the book and fell upon Xingzhi:
"Have you ever seen this... Buddha Lord?"
"Never."
Xingzhi shook his head:
"Even in Wuchen’s words, the Buddha Lord is not often mentioned.
"And although I know I committed a grave mistake, Wuchen rescued me and promised me that after the Vajra Sect affairs were settled, he would take me to the Buddha Country.
"Yet I felt the gravity of my sin and voluntarily asked to go and train in the Tower Forest at the back mountain.
"The reason I came to participate in the Taiheng Sect sword ceremony was because Wuchen instructed me to come out of the Tower Forest."
Chu Qing seemed thoughtful:
"Who was the one treating Wuchen’s injuries on the night before he died?"
"It was the Master of the Asura Sea under the Buddha Lord."
"...Ha."
Chu Qing couldn’t help but laugh, and then burst into laughter.
Xingzhi was taken aback by his laughter, somewhat baffled.
"What a Master of the Asura Sea... Wuchen’s death was not unjust."
Chu Qing thought that even if Prince Xue had the ability to counter his Bone-Softening Palm, upon hearing Wuchen introduce himself like that, he simply decided to do nothing.
"It was also this Master of the Asura Sea who sent you here to take away the thing hidden here?"
"...Yes."
Xingzhi felt inexplicable panic stirred by Chu Qing’s laughter.
But he still nodded:
"I am very curious about the Buddha Country... Wuchen described it as if it were the Western Heaven on earth.
"The Master of the Asura Sea promised that as long as I handed this thing to her.
"After the Taiheng Sect matters are settled, she would take me to the Buddha Country."
Chu Qing sighed upon hearing this.
Xingzhi was deceived rather thoroughly...
But it can’t all be blamed on him, some things he witnessed with his own eyes, like Wuchen’s profound wisdom.
Coupled with his reasoning, Xingzhi is not Chu Qing and hasn’t experienced the era of information explosion. He was once a hero in the Martial World, and later devoted himself to Buddhism, practicing a vegetarian life for most of his life, so naturally, he had faith in his beliefs.
Naturally, he also believed Wuchen’s nonsense.
Then he asked:
"Did she ever say where to find her after getting the thing?"
Xingzhi shook his head:
"She is elusive, and will naturally come to find me when needed, no need for me to find her."
Chu Qing folded a corner of the page, put it in his bosom for the time being, and slowly stood up.
He looked at Xingzhi with a somewhat profound gaze.
He was contemplating how to handle Xingzhi.
So far, there are at least three ways to handle it.
The first is the simplest, to kill him directly and claim the reward.
The commission from Wuchen on our side could end directly.
The second is a bit troublesome... which is to kill Xingzhi, then disguise himself as Xingzhi using ’Hualien’ and wait for Prince Xue to come across his path.
But this is easier said than done.
Firstly, Xingzhi is a monk, so disguising as him is not hard, but shaving the head would be too big a loss.
Moreover, the shape of the head is different; that’s even more bothersome than changing a face.
As for wrapping something around it... reality is not a TV drama, my hair is so long, wrapping it would make me a monster from anime, wouldn’t it?
Without even getting back to the courtyard at the Vajra Sect, if anyone from Taiheng Sect saw me, they’d draw their swords to exterminate the demon.
Plus, Chu Qing doesn’t know Xingzhi well enough; disguising as him might easily get spotted by the people of the Vajra Sect.
If he can’t pass the Vajra Sect test, there’s no need to mention Prince Xue.
Thus, after some consideration, Chu Qing abandoned this idea.
The third method, however, is somewhat risky.
That is not to kill Xingzhi.
After unlocking this hidden mechanism, let Xingzhi return and secretly monitor him.
Use him as bait, quietly waiting for Prince Xue to fall into the trap.
But letting Xingzhi go while monitoring secretly, it’s hard to say if Xingzhi would do something unexpected.
Thus exposing the trail, making Prince Xue wary to show up.
Finally, after much hesitation, Chu Qing’s killing intent gradually thickened.
Xingzhi sensed the killing intent and suddenly looked up.
Chu Qing then said:
"I’ve long heard Zen Master Xingzhi had significant insights in the Tower Forest, comprehending the [Nayuta Tribulation Scripture]. Today, a rare opportunity presents itself, so I wish to consult with the master."
What consultation!
Xingzhi swore inwardly; if you want to kill me, just say so, why talk about consultation?
In a flash of thought, he shifted his feet and swiftly retreated.
He had witnessed Chu Qing’s martial arts, and he was utterly outmatched.
As for the [Nayuta Tribulation Scripture], he had indeed studied it, but hadn’t mastered even the first tribulation, let alone the Nayuta Tribulation.
Thus, when Chu Qing finished speaking, he didn’t even think about it and aimed to escape immediately.
The escape method could only be done to the best of his ability.
Facing Chu Qing, he leapt backward, wanting to observe Chu Qing’s movements.
It turned out that Chu Qing made no movement.
Just somehow, there was suddenly a flying saber in his hand.
The flying saber was three inches and seven parts long, willow leaf curved, though it gleamed coldly, it wasn’t uncommon.
The martial arts of the Third Young Master were famous in the world, but the flying saber... how could he wield a flying saber?