NOVGO.NET Chapter 418: I Hope You Keep Your Word
Chapter 418: Chapter 418: I Hope You Keep Your Word
“Great, thank you, Lu Ran. I’ve got my money back.”
Cheng Maixiang said excitedly.
She really didn’t expect that the money could actually be retrieved!
And.
Right at an occasion like today.
“Dear benefactor, it was a misunderstanding earlier. Now that the money has been returned, the high-end Buddhist artifact indeed has no affinity with her. The matter is settled, you can leave now.” The old monk said with a smile.
He appeared amiable.
But in truth, he wished he could slice Lu Ran into a thousand pieces!
This disruption made the old monk very angry!
Yet he couldn’t vent his anger and deal with him in front of so many followers.
After all.
What Lu Ran said earlier wasn’t wrong.
Indeed, the money was paid, but the item wasn’t received. Since a refund wasn’t given, Pu Zhi couldn’t provide the item either.
No flaws in that!
Lu Ran waved his hand and said, “The first matter is settled, but there are still other issues to resolve.”
After speaking.
He looked at Cheng Maixiang and said, “As long as you’ve retrieved the money, stay close, don’t wander off, alright?”
Afterwards, he gave Cen Yunuo a look.
Cen Yunuo understood, nodded, and said, “Rest assured, with me here, there won’t be any accidents.”
Because Cen Yunuo knew that the Celestial Dragon Sect would be done for next!
After speaking.
She glanced at the outskirts.
The monster invasion was about to begin.
Cen Yunuo even used her powers to interfere with the data, accelerating the progress of the monster siege.
Lu Ran, of course, noticed this as well.
He said, “To be honest, I originally planned to stir up some trouble here, but now, it seems I don’t need to intervene at all.”
Intervene?
The old monk chuckled and said, “Ignorance is fearless, I don’t blame you. Wanting to engage us Buddhists, you probably don’t understand our Buddhist capabilities yet, do you?”
Oh?
Lu Ran raised an eyebrow.
He said, “What capabilities you have, I’d love to hear more.”
Looking at the audience, the old monk said, “The reason the Buddhism can protect these people is not only because of Buddhist artifacts but also our Supreme Dharma. Such supernatural powers are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people like you, and explaining it to you is pointless.”
Lu Ran picked up the conversation.
He continued, “It sounds impressive, but I’m more curious—if one day, Jingzhou experiences a disaster, monsters invade, can your Celestial Dragon Sect’s Supreme Dharma save these people?”
The old monk laughed heartily without hesitation, “Of course. Rescuing the suffering is our duty and obligation. Not just the people here, but everyone in Jingzhou is under our Buddhist protection. This is beyond doubt.”
Lu Ran’s lips curved slightly.
He said, “Alright, then I’ll wait to watch the show. You should know things haven’t been peaceful lately—worlds are merging, and monsters are eyeing the city. Jingzhou’s Defense Shield is always at risk of being compromised. When the time comes, your Buddhism better be responsible for protecting everyone.”
Unexpectedly.
Upon hearing this.
The old monk waved his hand and said, “No, no, no, it’s about protecting the people of Jingzhou. As for you, and those from the Taoist Sect Association, and the young lady who retrieved her money and has no Buddhist affinity with us, they are not within our protection.”
He spoke with an arrogant expression, looking at Lu Ran.
As if to say.
Like to play? Then play well; the Buddhism won’t protect you now.
But in reality.
Lu Ran knew that Buddhism didn’t care about anyone’s life or death.
Lu Ran also waved his hand and said, “You’re overthinking it. We’re not so down and out to need your Buddhism’s small fry for protection. After all, your abilities are just so-so.”
In a tit-for-tat exchange of words.
Instead, the people from the Taoist Sect Association became mere spectators.
A man with a stubble beard cautiously approached Cen Yunuo.
He said, “Taoist Master Cen, you’re still here. The Taoist awakening back then was indeed right.”
Cen Yunuo glanced at the man, surprised that he knew her, though she didn’t recognize him.
The stubble-bearded man seemed to see through Cen Yunuo’s confusion.
He said, “You wouldn’t remember me. I know you were seen in the records of the Fire Virtue Sect. When you left, the sect leader was my brother, Wang Yang. I am Wang Hai. My brother disappeared, and I suspect the Buddhists were behind it, but I’m not sure.”
Cen Yunuo was taken aback and said, “Wang Yang disappeared? But how did it pass to you?”
Throughout history, there’s never been an elder brother passing it to a younger brother.
Hearing this.
Wang Hai said with a difficult expression, “My brother disappeared suddenly, and with it, the Tao Lineage was lost. The Fire Virtue Sect’s Taoist Skill is now incomplete, greatly deteriorating, almost becoming a wild sect.”
Cen Yunuo furrowed her brows.
“A missing lineage, that is indeed very serious.”
“Taoist Master Cen, what is the current situation, and who is this?” Wang Hai looked at Lu Ran and asked.
Cen Yunuo glanced at Lu Ran.
She said, “He’s also a Daoist. I can’t explain it well, just watch.”
Just watch?
Wang Hai pondered and said, “Should we help? Facing a direct clash with the Buddhism, they might lose patience and act. The Celestial Dragon Sect’s strength is formidable.”
Cen Yunuo chuckled.
She said, “With Lu Ran around, the Celestial Dragon Sect is nothing; just watch the show. No help is needed. Gather the people of the Taoist Sect Association. If chaos breaks out, they won’t get caught in the crossfire.”
Wang Hai felt a jolt in his heart.
He looked at Lu Ran in astonishment.
Even someone like Cen Yunuo—who’s lived two lives—praised his strength. Just how strong is Lu Ran?
And moreover…
He’s also a Daoist, though on the surface, there’s no sign of it.
Little did he know, Lu Ran wasn’t just a Daoist—he was also a Professional, the world’s number one Undead Mage!
At this moment.
The chatter continued in the audience below.
“Master Yuanjue spoke well!”
“These people are troublemakers, and when the disaster hits, no one will save them!”
“Haha… I just love seeing these people embarrass themselves!”
“Not so arrogant now, huh? Weren’t you quite showy?”
“Satisfied? Then hurry up and scram, await your death, haha…”
…
Listening to the audience’s condemnations.
The old monk and the people around him from Buddhism were very pleased, their sense of superiority greatly fulfilled.
Master Yuanjue gazed at Lu Ran.
To his surprise.
Faced with the audience’s jeers.
Lu Ran showed no sign of displeasure at all?
Such serenity and composure?
At this time.
Master Yuanjue said, “Everything that needed to be said has been said, right? You can leave now. Although you came to stir trouble, our Buddhist compassion allows you to go.”
Lu Ran smirked.
He said, “No rush, the show is just beginning.”
A show?
What show?
What else do you want to do?
The old monk frowned slightly, looking at Lu Ran.
Yet unbeknownst to them.
At the same time.
Some people near the Defense Shield in the outskirts began to notice something was wrong.
On the wilderness outside the city, various magical rings and arrays were flashing continuously and were gradually stabilizing.
Then.
Buzz~
It was like a signal.
All the teleportation arrays spawned monsters!
And unlike the wild roaming monsters, once they appeared, they all rushed towards Jingzhou City in unison!