I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense Chapter 1266

Chapter 1266: Chapter 1267: Old Friends Reunite! Chapter 1266: Chapter 1267: Old Friends Reunite! A group of people stepped into Bodhi Temple.

“Halt!”

A row of young monks holding Zen Staffs steadily walked out from the mountain gate, speaking indifferently.

“Bodhi Temple is a place of peacefulness. Outsiders, including disciples, need to be inspected before entry, please present the relevant items from the Buddhist Sect.”

One of the monks guarding the gate stepped forward and said.

The relevant items referred to the tokens of identity issued by their respective temples; different temples distribute different Identity Tokens to their monks, which is the most common method of distinguishing identities.

Ergouzi, without a word, initiated his Merit Value, with the golden numbers soaring into the sky, shocking the disciples and cultivators guarding the gate.

After making a round inside Heavenly Dragon Temple, its merit surged by five hundred thousand, reaching a total of two million. The merit sharing by Huazi among all the monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple to achieve ascension was an immense act of merit. In truth, it was far more than just this meager five hundred thousand, but given that Ergouzi's initial intention was to defraud the cultivators of their resources, it could be said that his ill intent accidentally did good, hence the merit only increased by so much.

Nevertheless, even so, within Central Origin Realm, no one could match it. This damned dog's Merit Value was absolutely the first of its time, occupying the top position on the merit ranking list.

“Swoosh!”

In the void, the golden merit ranking list materialized, with the winds and clouds billowing.

A golden scroll appeared in the void, causing the ranking of all listed cultivators to drop one place. The one who was originally first, Master Wuyuzi, slipped to the second spot, while the name “Villian's Guild Nicholas Ergouzi” appeared at the very top of the list.

Not just for it, at this moment, nearly everyone on the merit list within Central Origin Realm clearly saw their ranking decrease by one spot, and what shocked the cultivators most was that the eternally unchanging first place had been replaced with a name that was largely unknown.

The monks guarding the gate also coldly observed the list.

Merit Ranking.

“First place: Villian's Guild Nicholas Ergouzi, two million Merit Value!”

“Second place: Master Wuyuzi of Great Thunderclap Temple, one million eight hundred thousand Merit Value!”

“Third place: Bobozi of Heavenly Dragon Temple, one million four hundred thousand Merit Value!”

“Fourth place: Land of Yumi, one one zero, six one zero, six three nine three, this one belongs to the penguins, come cut me down!”

Li Xiaobai watched the significantly altered ranking list without surprise, knowing Ergouzi could quickly accumulate merit by chanting scriptures, which no monk could compare with. It was only a matter of time before it ascended to the top.

However, what was unexpected was that Master Bobozi of Heavenly Dragon Temple had also climbed to the third position. Recalling that when they first met, the other's merit was just over one million, yet in a single night, it had explosively increased by about three hundred thousand due to Huazi's tremendous contribution.

Yet with this development, his plan was actually proceeding more smoothly.

“What's going on? The first place has changed, and the name is so strange, where did this one pop up from?”

“This Merit Value looks a lot like the one we are seeing right now!”

The guarding monks dared not speak much, only cautiously comparing the Merit Value of the first place on the list with the merit of the scruffy little dog before them, finding them completely harmonious. In fact, there was no need to compare; at this moment, within the entire Central Origin Realm, this was the only one breaking through two million Merit Value.

“Amitabha, do you still wish to block this poor monk?”

Ergouzi looked solemn, his brows exuding an aura of imposing dignity without anger.

“Amitabha, may I ask if the one approaching is Elder Xueyuan!”

As soon as they stepped into the mountain gate of Bodhi Temple, several golden rays pierced through the sky, appearing before them.

This is a plump monk with a gentle appearance, quite the amiable look, a full chin, and two little mustaches above his lips, whose eyes gleamed with light at the arrival of Li Xiaobai and his group.

“Oh, do you patrons know Lord Buddha?”

“Since you recognize him, why aren't you hurrying to welcome Lord Buddha inside?”

Ergouzi spoke with full pomp, putting on airs with an air of indifference.

“Amitabha, I am Monk Wangchen, I have seen Master Wuhu. I heard the good news of Master Wuhu breaking through two million Merit Value today, and it's indeed a joyous and congratulatory occasion. By the command of Abbot, I have been waiting here for a long time and would request that you come to Bodhi Temple with me for a talk.”

The visitor was a high monk from inside Bodhi Temple, who did not show too much surprise about Ergouzi's enormous Merit Value, presumably having known already. He walked past the group and stopped in front of Li Xiaobai, speaking with utmost respect.

“Hmm, Bodhi Temple is quite nice, the attitude is very good, I will report back to Elder Xueshenzi after returning.”

Li Xiaobai spoke with his hands behind his back, a look of nonchalance on his face.

“Thank you for the kind words, Elder Xueyuan!”

A look of joy emerged in Monk Wangchen's eyes, his demeanor even more respectful.

Ergouzi, Xiao Lao Di, and Ji Wuqing were all dumbfounded on the side. Wasn't this supposed to be Master Wuhu's main event? How come it had suddenly turned into a welcome for Li Xiaobai? What had happened in between?

Could a mere letter really cause such a change in Bodhi Temple?

“Let's go!”

Compared to before, this visit to Bodhi Temple encountered almost no obstruction. Led by Monk Wangchen, they meandered through the temple.

Throughout the journey, Ergouzi was crowned with golden Merit Value on his head, drawing sidelong glances from the passing Buddhist Sect disciples. Such scenes were not rare, as masters often visited inside Bodhi Temple, but none had been so high-profile before.

Moreover, this master was not of the human race, his two million golden Merit Value higher than anyone they knew of!

“Which master is this, never seen before?”

“I haven't heard of it, where does this 'Master Dog' come from, with two million Merit Value, higher than even the Abbot!”

“Let's not even talk about the Abbot. I remember Master Wuyuzi from Great Thunderclap Temple only had one million eight hundred thousand Merit Value, and he's already ranked first on the Merit List. This dog actually has two million Merit Value, wouldn't that surpass Master Wuyuzi?”

“Master Nicholas, from which monastery does this one come? Never seen before. Having such Merit Value, he must be a high monk from Great Thunderclap Temple, perhaps hidden until now, only to emerge and stun everyone with his brilliance!”

The monks vigorously discussed the identity of the newcomer, as Li Xiaobai and his group followed Monk Wangchen into the Great Hall of Bodhi Temple.

This moment, the Great Hall was crowded, with three monks seated prominently in the center.

One look and it was clear they had gathered early.

“Abbot, brother, I have brought the people!”

Monk Wangchen bowed with hands pressed together in salute.

“Amitabha, well indeed, well indeed, I've long heard of Master Wuhu's fame, and seeing him today is truly extraordinary. All living creatures and everything in this world shouldn't be judged by their appearances!”

“Xiao Lao Di, Elder Xueyuan, we meet again!”

The Abbot of Bodhi Temple spoke cheerfully, recognizing three out of the four visitors, and though the remaining chicken was unfamiliar, he suspected this one was not an easy fellow either!

“Yes, caught in a quagmire within Heavenly Dragon Temple, I had no choice but to act. Luckily, Bodhi Temple responded quickly, otherwise, there was a real chance of being ambushed by the likes of Bobozi!”

Li Xiaobai had a smile on his face as well, looking like old friends reuniting.

Chapter end

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