Mingshi Yin had to steer the ship, and he had the best vantage point.
Looking down from the helm, the Heaven Worship Platform and the plaza were surrounded by Heaven Choice Temple's staff-wielding monks.
His eyes were like fire, and he was ready to fight to the death.
He turned around and said, "Master, I suspect that it's a trap. Should we land somewhere else?"
With their strength and cultivation bases, even if they encountered a trap, they would have no problem escaping. However, the cloud-splitting chariot was extremely precious. It would be a waste if it was destroyed.
Lu Zhou walked to the edge of the flying chariot and looked down with his hands on his back.
He swept his gaze across the area around the heaven worshipping platform and the staff-using monks in the square.
The voice replied,
"Xu Jing, long time no see."
Xu Jing looked at Lu Zhou who was standing proudly on the flying chariot. A hint of shock flashed in his eyes as he said, "I thought the Evil Sky Pavilion's Pavilion Master wouldn't come to a run-down temple like the Heaven Choice Temple because of his status … Your presence brings light to our humble abode, old benefactor."
Lu Zhou said indifferently,
"Fall. “
"Your disciple understands."
Under Mingshi Yin's control, the cloud-splitting chariot slowly landed on the heaven worship platform.
He had purposely landed here. This place had always been used by the Heaven Choice Temple to offer sacrifices to the heavens.
Mingshi Yin seized this opportunity to strike back at the Heaven Choice Temple.
The disciples of the Heaven Choice Temple were young and full of vigor. They were so angry that they wanted to rush forward and reason with him.
Before he could even go over, he was shouted back by Xu Jing and the three elders with the surname 'Xu'.
The young disciples were too short-sighted.
Moreover, the Heaven Choice Temple had never been involved in the disputes between the righteous and the demonic. Many disciples knew very little about the world's number one devil in the cultivation world.
Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, but it depends on who the other party is.
Was there any difference between being so reckless and courting death?
The flying chariot landed steadily.
Lu Zhou led the others out of the flying chariot.
Contrary to everyone's expectations, the monks of the Heaven Choice Temple did not rush forward to attack him.
All the monks stood neatly.
Xu Jing came to the vicinity of the Heaven Worshipping Platform, raised his palm and said, "Amitabha, this old monk welcomes all benefactors."
Abbot Xu Jing's attitude confused everyone, making them scratch their heads in confusion.
Lu Zhou did not mind. He continued forward with his hands on his back.
When he was several meters away from Abbot Xu Jing, he glanced at the latter.
Abbot Xu Jing said again, "I had no choice but to imprison all of you … Benefactors, please gather in the Mahavira Hall. I will explain everything in detail."
"Bald donkey … How dare you kidnap my Eighth Junior Brother! Why aren't you releasing him? How dare you ask for three heaven-grade weapons? Who gave you the guts? "Mingshi Yin cursed.
"…" An awkward expression appeared on Xu Jing's face. "If I didn't say that, I wouldn't have angered the Evil Sky Pavilion."
"You did it on purpose?"
"Benefactors, please …" Abbot Xu Jing stepped aside to make way.
The other disciples stepped aside.
"The Hall of Great Strength isn't some kind of cage, is it?" Mingshi Yin said as he looked at the Hall of Great Strength in the distance.
Mingshi Yin's suspicion was not without reason.
After experiencing several great battles, many cultivators were proficient in formations.
Whether it was the barrier of the green jade altar or the powerful barrier of Golden Court Mountain, they were not something that ordinary cultivators could break.
There was also the Grand Witchcraft Formation by Measure Heaven River and the Ten Shamans' Great Predecessor Formation in Tangzi Town.
An important place like the Hall of Great Strength was likely to have a more powerful Grand Formation.
Xu Jing said, "Benefactors, you've misunderstood me … If there's a cage, it'll need a powerful cultivator to activate it. With the Heaven Choice Temple's current strength, it's impossible for them to control a powerful Formation. Moreover, the Evil Sky Pavilion's strength is clear for all to see. No matter how stupid I am, I won't throw an egg at a rock. "
Mingshi Yin looked at Xu Jing and said, "In that case, you've intentionally lured my master here for another reason?"
"Yes."
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and nodded. "I hope so."
"This way."
Abbot Xu Jing made an inviting gesture once more.
Lu Zhou and the others followed Xu Jing into the Hall of Great Strength.
The other rod-wielding monks were waiting outside.
Only a few core disciples were left in the Hall of Great Strength.
After taking a seat, Xu Jing called out, "Men!"
"Master."
"Invite Zhu Honggong in, benefactor."
"Understood."
Shortly after, Zhu Honggong was brought over by two monks.
Zhu Honggong had a wronged expression on his face. His limbs were tightly bound.
At the entrance of the main hall, the monk untied his hands and feet.
"This old monk had no choice but to resort to such a method … I hope Almsgiver Ji can forgive me. This old monk is willing to bear all the blame!"
Hearing this.
Zhu Honggong swept his gaze across the room. He saw Lu Zhou and his senior brothers and junior sisters sitting in a dignified manner.
"Master, you're finally here! Your disciple has been abused and beaten up by this old bald donkey, and right now, I'm severely injured … I'm suffering unspeakably. Master, you must uphold justice for your disciple! "
As he spoke, he kneeled before Lu Zhou with tears and snot streaming down his face.
Mingshi Yin. "…"
What a lot of drama!
Xu Jing's expression was blank. He looked at Zhu Honggong and said, "I'm the abbot of the Heaven Choice Temple. This is an important place for Buddhism. How could I dare to attack you, benefactor?"
"Excuses! I have internal injuries! Do you think I know? "Zhu Honggong glared at Xu Jing.
Zhu Honggong knew Ji Tiandao too well. Ji Tiandao was a person who would seek revenge for the smallest grievance.
However …
Lu Zhou said, "Stand up and talk."
"Eh …"
"If what you said is true, I will seek justice for you."
"Yes! Master … "Zhu Honggong suddenly felt that returning to the Evil Sky Pavilion was worth it.
Abbot Xu Jing was rendered speechless … but with his status, he could not defend himself. He said, "Almsgiver Ji, please understand."
"Let's get down to business …" Lu Zhou paused for a moment before he said, "If you can't give us a good explanation, the Heaven Choice Temple will surely pay the price."
Beads of sweat appeared on Abbot Xu Jing's forehead.
But he still calmly said,
"I know you want the sable magnolia, Benefactor Ji … You can give the sable magnolia to the Evil Sky Pavilion."
As soon as he said that.
The Evil Sky Pavilion disciple calmed down slightly and nodded.
That was more like it.
Lu Zhou did not expect Xu Jing to be so generous.
Then why did they beat around the bush and put on such a show?
"I've always been reasonable. I can let bygones be bygones for imprisoning Zhu Honggong."
When they were outside, Lu Zhou seemed to prefer addressing himself as an old man.
No matter how he looked at it, it was not a loss to exchange Zhu Honggong's imprisonment for a sable magnolia.
Zhu Honggong was puzzled by this.
'Didn't you say you would seek justice for your disciple?
'Uh …'
Xu Jing straightened his palm and said, "It's a blessing that you're so understanding, old benefactor … Apart from that, I have another request."
Mingshi Yin cursed, "Bald donkey, I knew you're up to no good! It's useless even if you have a request. The Evil Sky Pavilion won't agree to it! "
Abbot Xu Jing suddenly rose to his feet and stood in front of Lu Zhou.
He said respectfully, "Indeed, I didn't think this through … Apart from the sable magnolia, the Heaven Choice Temple won't pursue the matter of the zen tunic."
Zhu Honggong hastily lowered his head and hugged his clothes.
Lu Zhou said, "I'm curious. What made the Heaven Choice Temple bow and scrape to you?"
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