I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense Chapter 1260

Chapter 1260: Chapter 1261: Settled Chapter 1260: Chapter 1261: Settled Ergouzi silently threw out a sugar-coated grenade.

Master Bobozi's eyes slightly hardened, understanding exactly what the other party meant. Huazi is something that could be sold anywhere. If Heavenly Dragon Temple does not buy it, they would leave for Bodhi Temple to sell. All the major temples are in competition; how could he stand by and watch his competitors grow while he remains stagnant? Wouldn't the gap between them widen?

But to say it should be used for Sect Disciples, that would be too wasteful. Such treasures should be held by only a few, how could it be possessed by everyone?

“Selling it to the public might not be appropriate. The old monk believes that Huazi should be managed by Heavenly Dragon Temple, strictly controlled, ensuring every Huazi falls into the right hands, maximizing its effect.”

“So what you mean is…”

“Only sell to Buddhist monks, not to the ordinary public.”

Master Bobozi said, the ordinary public's cultivation level is too low or even non-existent; giving them such treasures would simply be squandering Heaven's gifts.

“Then I'm afraid this deal can't be made. The product belongs to Buddha, and it's the same whether I sell inside or outside this city. I brought you into this deal out of respect for our shared monastic stature. If you don't appreciate it, I'll go it alone. From now on, be it resources or merits, Heavenly Dragon Temple will have no share!”

“I'm not afraid to tell you, I have already secretly sent someone with the goods to Abbot Master Wuyuzi of Great Thunderclap Temple. Just waiting for it to spread there, the whole Buddhist community will shift and even affect the structure. Does Heavenly Dragon Temple really want to be the stumbling block of the era?”

Ergouzi said with indifferent tones, picked up the Huazi, and left without looking back, as if where he couldn't stay, he'd just leave.

Seeing this, Li Xiaobai and others quickly followed. With the situation reaching this point, Heavenly Dragon Temple seemed to have been caught in a bind. As the head of this faction and the abbot of the monastery, he had to consider not just his own interests but the fortunes of the entire monastery. If the monastery thrives, his status would rise, but if the monastery declines, even his status as a Saint Realm powerhouse would degrade.

Sure enough, just as they were leaving, behind them came the voice of Master Bobozi.

“Amitabha, gentlemen, please wait!”

“Master Wuhu truly cares for all under Heaven, inspiring great admiration. It seems I was too focused on petty benefits and failed to see the bigger picture. Thank you, Master Wuhu, for your guidance. Heavenly Dragon Temple will take on this business. This evening we will refurbish the shop, and by tomorrow morning it will be ready to serve all beings.”

Abbot Master Bobozi said.

“That is wonderful, then I look forward to good news from the master tomorrow.”

Ergouzi grinned, leading the group onward and leaving behind a room full of baffled people.

A few moments later, the monks regained their composure, all deep in thought. The decision might have been too hasty and reckless, maybe considering a more perfect solution wasn't impossible.

“Amitabha, did the abbot master agree a bit too quickly to this?”

Pipizi asked on the side.

“What we want is just resources, but Master Wuhu seeks both merit and resources. With different interest points, naturally, the perspectives considered are different. According to their proposal, only by widespread availability of Huazi can this be achieved.”

Master Bobozi saw it clearly and shook his head as he explained.

“But this object is indeed too miraculous, even benefiting those at Saint Realm; if it becomes common knowledge, we might end up in a disadvantageous position. They are still in Heavenly Dragon Temple now, shouldn't we…”

Monk Ling Jue made a throat-slitting gesture, suggesting they take Ergouzi down.

“The monk thinks that with Heavenly Dragon Eight Divisions combined with the temple's great formation, we might manage to keep them here forever. It could be worth trying.”

Another monk nodded, eyes flashing with a fierce intent, murderous atmosphere palpable.

“Indeed, though they are four people, Elder Xueyuan from the Blood Demon Sect is suppressed here by Master Wuhu. If we join forces with him, surely we can capture this group!”

In just the time it took for this discussion, with a loud “crack,” a pillar of the grand hall of Heavenly Dragon Temple snapped at the root, the entire hall collapsing without warning into ruins.

“Amitabha, it was that guy causing mischief!”

“To think he destroyed our grand hall, is this a show of force against our Heavenly Dragon Temple!?”

Amidst the dust, the monks were disheveled. Who would have thought that the grand hall could collapse just like that?

Moreover, no sooner had the person left than the hall collapsed; it must certainly be that damned dog's trickery!

“Amitabha, among you, who noticed how that person made his move just now?”

Master Bobozi remained calm, waving his hand as a Buddha's light shone and the bricks of the grand hall floated, restoring it to its original state in a breath.

The monks looked at each other perplexedly. To be frank, no one had noticed anything; it seemed as though the grand hall collapsed naturally due to aging, but the timing was too much of a coincidence.

“To be honest, this old monk didn't notice anything either; not a trace of Immortal Yuan Power was felt. The opponent's power surpasses ours, not to mention they were accompanied by a Xiao Lao Di. If you wanted to make a move, they had already anticipated it. This is a warning to us. Now, who still wants to engage in covert actions?”

Master Bobozi's eyes flickered with a hint of somberness. Truth be told, if it were someone else, they might just have finished him off. But reason tells him that the group that came today is extraordinary, and no rash actions should be taken. The sudden collapse of the grand hall is the best proof of that.

The monks remained silent. Being able to silently turn the grand hall into dust and also silently eliminate most among them, no one dared to take that risk.

“So, the Abbot means…”
Pipizi asked.

“Just do as Master Wuhu suggested – not just do it, but do it grandly. Seal off the entire Heavenly Dragon Temple, no outsiders allowed in for nearly a month, supervise each temple closely, and forbid anyone from privately sending intelligence to Bodhi Temple!”

Master Bobozi said, intending to blockade the information to monopolize the resources for Heavenly Dragon Temple.

“Understood, this monk will immediately chant the Six Syllable Mantra upon returning, surely directing all monks' hearts towards our Heavenly Dragon Temple!”

The high monks nodded, their expressions solemn.

“Amitabha, we rely heavily on all of you to put in great effort.”

At the same time.

Elsewhere.

Li Xiaobai and others casually picked a temple near the mountain gate area of the Heavenly Dragon Temple to stay in, named Qingfeng Temple, which had very few people, easily dominated by Ergouzi.

Choosing this location was for an easy escape. Once Huazi is successfully dispatched, they would run without looking back, leaving the fate of Heavenly Dragon Temple up to chance.

Inside the wing room.

Li Xiaobai looked at the system panel's values, unwittingly, Huazi, Thousand Paper Cranes, and the clones had been used numerous times, countless by now.

The clones were truly useful, industriously filling his treasure vault, the number of clones had long since exceeded a hundred, but the achievement task progressed at Godspeed.

[Host: Li Xiaobai!]
[…]
[Achievement Task: Reverse Enlightenment (Current progress: 49%) Reward: Unclaimed!]

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