I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense Chapter 1234

Chapter 1234: Chapter 1235: Li Xiaobai's Plan Chapter 1234: Chapter 1235: Li Xiaobai's Plan The intentions of the cultivators were clear; they didn't know how to retain clarity of mind while running a shop, but they did know that to carve a niche for themselves within Buddha Country's territory and remain unscathed, one indispensable hard condition was a massive amount of Merit Value.

After all, this is the Pure Land of Buddhism in the Western Continent, mostly made up of lower-tiered followers. Here, unless you are highly respected or have some special insights into the scriptures, why would anyone listen to you?

The cultivators imprisoned within this Buddhist Pagoda haven't seen the light of day for decades and were somewhat puzzled by the outside world's situation, but they understood the nature of Buddha Country very clearly: it's a place that only accommodates its own. Heretical elements are either converted or, like them, sent into the Buddhist Pagoda to be gradually enlightened.

This tactic of turning enemies into friends is truly insidious and hard to guard against.

“I understand now; to establish ourselves in the Western Continent, the most important factor is Merit, which is the foundation for a Buddhist Sect cultivator. Next, it's vital to have one's own power base, attract followers, and expand our reputation, is that the idea?”

Li Xiaobai asked.

“That's correct; the status of cultivators within Buddha Country is judged by the number of followers and visitors in their temples. Take the Great Thunderclap Temple, for example. It has at least hundreds of thousands of visitors daily, an endless stream of incense offerings, and a ceaseless supply of the Power of Faith, which secures its position as the foremost seat within the Buddhist Sect.”

The cultivators nodded in agreement.

“Got it. All of these are for you. Continue waiting for the opportunity, and do not give yourselves away; I'll go have a look downstairs.”

Li Xiaobai waved his hand grandly, throwing a pile of Huazi, then stood up with Ergouzi and headed to the second level.

“Thank you, young master!”

Behind him, the cultivators at the Heavenly Immortal Realm were all smiles. This time, Li Xiaobai gave them a full one thousand packets of Huazi, an amount more than enough to ensure their well-being for several months without an issue!

The situation on the two lower levels was even worse than on the third. With a Huazi standing in the center, the remaining cultivators frenziedly inhaled the air. But unlike the third level, it was more crowded here. The Human Immortal Realm and Earth Immortal Realm cultivators formed the largest base within the Buddhist Pagoda. Those who were too far away to catch the scent of Huazi could only crowd around those inhaling it, sniffing them repeatedly. It was a pitiful sight to behold.

Li Xiaobai had nothing he wanted to ask them. He left a thousand packets of Huazi on each level and then departed. These people would later become the capital for his foundation within Buddha Country. Once he stabilized his position, he planned to methodically empty the Buddhist Pagoda. By the time Abbot Wuyuzi realized it, his Reverse Enlightenment plan would be nearing its end.

When he returned to the gathering place of the Half-Saint Cultivators on the fourth level, Ergouzi couldn't help asking, “Kid, aren't you going to do some ideological work for the cultivators on this level?”

“These are all Half-Saints, after all, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and their stash must be hefty!”

Ergouzi was still thinking about the imprisoned Saint Realm powerhouses, unable to let go of his greed.

“No need to rush, there will be ample time in the future. But we could leave them a small gift.”

Li Xiaobai thought for a moment, casually took out a few packets of Huazi and threw them on the ground, then lit them with a spark. Thick white smoke spread towards the depths of the fourth level.

“That should do the trick. Once they realize the benefits, they will come courting us voluntarily next time we're here.”

Li Xiaobai said with a light smile.

The white smoke would restore consciousness to those Half-Saint experts. Once they comprehended the whole situation, they would inevitably go down to the lower levels to investigate, allowing the cultivators from the bottom three levels to explain everything, saving him the trouble of extra explanation.

The man and dog quickly returned to the top level, passing through the spatial passage and back into the stomach of Ji Wuqing.

Packing up the Five-colored Altar, Li Xiaobai casually tapped the little yellow chicken's organs.

The next second, feeling pain, the little yellow chicken in the outside world opened its mouth and vomited both Li Xiaobai and Ergouzi out.

“Damn it, use less strength next time we go in, it really hurts me!”

Ji Wuqing cursed and grumbled.

“Heh, it's the first time, so we're naturally a bit clumsy. It'll get better with practice.”

Li Xiaobai said with a smile, having vaguely formulated a plan for his journey to the Western Continent, his mood was quite good.

“Kid, how are we going to gain a foothold in Buddha Country?”

Ergouzi asked suspiciously, as it knew quite well that the person before it had a Sin Value that had exceeded one hundred million–a presence that, within Buddha Country, should be subjected to a slow and torturous death with no chance for salvation. How could they even talk about gaining a firm footing?

“Heh, as for that, I already have a countermeasure in mind. But first things first, we need to fish out Xiao Lao Di from the Great Tomb of the Western Continent. With this Saint Realm figure's protection and escort, our endeavors in the future will be much more convenient.”

Li Xiaobai spoke slowly, having found a way to turn his own Sin Value into a key strategy for winning the trust of Buddhist devotees.

“I came here to make a fortune, not to save people. That old man isn't any good either, just let him stay in the great tomb. Besides, if even someone from the Saint Realm is trapped, what's the use of us going?”

Ji Wuqing said discontentedly, as his mind was fixated on one thing: selling Huazi, establishing a place of worship, and earning money!

“You can't say that. Having a powerful Saint Realm figure to hold down the fort is tremendously beneficial; at the very least, we won't have to worry about others coveting the resources we have under our control.”

“Once we set up shop in the Western Continent and accumulate followers of the Villian's Guild through Reverse Enlightenment, and with the power we wield in the Eastern Continent, we would be able to call ourselves Overlords in this Central Origin Realm!”

The golden chariot was very fast, and Li Xiaobai pushed its speed to the limit, feeling somewhat uneasy as he traveled across the sea with the negative status of Decay God Possession on his back. He always felt that the next second could bring an attack from an ocean predator, so reaching land quickly was of the utmost priority.

Sailing vessels were often seen on the sea surface, and he recognized their shape very well–they were the Salvation Boats of the Buddhist Sect. The waterway from the Eastern Continent to the Western Continent had already been monopolized by the Buddhist Sect's disciples, leaving no room for other vessels, meaning that one must travel by Salvation Boat, or else swim back on their own.

Not far away, on a Salvation Boat returning to port, several monks stood, staring unblinkingly at the golden chariot racing across the sea,
“Brother, am I seeing things, or can someone really cross the sea by themselves?”

A monk in grey robes spoke with astonishment.

“Ram into it, sink them. There's always some who have a death wish every year; we have to let everyone know that only by traveling on the Salvation Boat can they peacefully leave the sea, and only by following the Buddha can they be shown compassion!”

The leading monk in yellow robes, with a vicious glint in his eyes, said coldly.

At his command, the boat changed direction and headed towards the golden chariot to ram and sink it, but the very next second, a huge gaping maw also leaped out from the water surface and savagely bit down in Li Xiaobai's direction. It happened to meet the group of monks on the Salvation Boat, swallowing it with a single lunge before diving back into the water, causing a huge wave to surge.

Hearing the commotion behind him, Li Xiaobai turned around and looked, his face full of confusion. Scratching the back of his head, he wondered, “What the heck is that?”

Chapter end

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