Chapter 350

Completely unprepared, the Crocodile King vanished into the horizon, leaving only a furious roar that lingered long.

"Who? Who dares ambush this king? Seeking death..............."

Not to mention the Crocodile King, even Juexin, who already knew the situation, was stunned at this moment, although it wasn't the first time seeing Qing Shi act.

But every time he faced this sudden hook, his heart skipped, and he secretly wondered what he would do if it were him.

Next, fierce fighting sounds came from the thicket, along with the Crocodile King's cries for help.

"Abbot Juexin, save me..............."

Unfortunately, Juexin paid no heed, and under the siege of Hong Zun and his companions, the Crocodile King's fate needed no further explanation.

"Don't kill, don't kill, keep him alive for now; later we'll find a female crocodile."

"Junior sister, tie up the Demon-Binding Rope."

"Ah, release this king, Abbot Juexin, save me.........."

In a few moves he was subdued, the Crocodile King still shouting for Juexin, until Juexin stood before it, Hong Zun smiling as he spoke.

"Abbot Juexin did a good job."

"Just a small matter."

Only then did the Crocodile King realize it had been sold; its gaze toward Juexin instantly shifted from pleading to venomous, and it snarled.

"Bald donkey, you betrayed me."

"Keep quiet."

The only response it got was a kick from Zhāng Tiānzhèn.

After dealing with the Crocodile King, the next target was naturally the Giant Hog King, using the same method and achieving the same result.

Because Juexin stepped forward, the Giant Hog King likewise had no preparation at all.

And when it learned that Juexin had betrayed it, the Giant Hog King also shouted in anger.

"Bald donkey, you lack righteousness."

"Talking about righteousness with the Demon Race is bullshit; shut up."

Zhāng Tiānzhèn kicked out again, stomping hard on the Giant Hog King's face.

The two demon kings were captured one after another, and Hong Zun and his companions naturally returned to Putuo Temple in high spirits.

The next day, Putuo Temple also issued a mission to hunt demons.

After discussion, since the matter couldn't stay hidden for long, it was better to announce the mission openly to everyone rather than secretly assigning it to disciples and elders.

Moreover, the reward included not only Putuo Sect's Sect Points, but also a chance to compete for meals at the Dao Yi Sect.

This left many Putuo disciples puzzled, as they were still unaware of the matter concerning the Dao Yi Sect's dining hall.

One by one, they looked at the mission details, frowning.

"What's going on? Why suddenly hunt demons? Aren't we supposed to keep to ourselves?"

"Exactly, and what is this 'Dao Yi Sect dining hall meal competition qualification' supposed to be?"

Many disciples found the mission completely incomprehensible, especially the reward aspect.

They asked the elders, but got no answer.

At the same time, other sects were equally clueless.

Several Shèngjìng-level experts from the Qing Yun Sect and Huang Ji Sect gathered together, frowning as they discussed something.

"What do you think Putuo Temple is up to? Why did it suddenly start attacking the nearby demons?"

"Who knows, but reportedly Juexin has been running to the Dao Yi Sect all day lately."

"Could it be related to the Dao Yi Sect?"

"Perhaps, as the Buddhist faction has always wanted the qualification to preach and spread teachings in new territories."

"Are you saying they're trying to curry favor with the Dao Yi Sect?"

"Quite possible, after all this matter requires the Dao Yi Sect's approval."

"Hmph, we need their nod as well; Putuo Temple is overvaluing the Dao Yi Sect. Our two sects haven't seen him in days, yet he acts as if securing the Dao Yi Sect settles everything—our three sects disagree, and his Buddhist faction won't succeed either."

"Exactly."

Putuo Temple's actions are quite strange.

However, after the mission was announced, many disciples still took it on.

Most of them were disciples who knew the secret of the Dao Yi Sect's dining hall, while some were unaware and simply valued the Sect Points.

As long as they got Sect Points, they didn't care at all about the Dao Yi Sect dining hall meal competition qualification.

But while they considered that reward trivial, others saw it as extremely precious, even more so than Sect Points.

This led to some disciples who had slain demons, upon returning to the temple, being surrounded by a group of fellow martial brothers.

"Senior brother, your haul today isn't small, is it?"

"Not bad, I got a silver-backed bear."

"Oh, senior brother, are you interested in trading it to me?"

"How would the trade work?"

"I'll directly transfer the Sect Points to you, senior brother, and you give me the silver-backed bear; anyway, you probably don't care about the Dao Yi Sect dining hall meal competition qualification, right?"

"Hmm, that's not impossible, but junior brother, why are you doing this?"

"Isn't the point of hunting demons just to get those Sect Points? Now you're giving me Sect Points and taking the silver-backed bear back—what does that mean?"

"Just for that Dao Yi Sect dining hall meal competition qualification?"

This disciple was somewhat confused, but tempted by the high Sect Points, he eventually agreed.

Meanwhile, the junior brother who obtained the silver-backed bear left elated, hehe, now he had the qualification.

Sect Points or not, they're utterly insignificant; they just want to eat.

Otherwise, the Buddha-heart would not have been forged in vain.

Over the next few days, the Putuo Temple disciples went completely mad, and at the Dao Yi Sect's residence, the number of people coming to eat also kept increasing.

Most of them were Putuo Temple disciples.

There were veterans, and also curious newcomers.

Not knowing what the Sect's reward for that eating competition opportunity meant, after obtaining the ingredients, they deliberately came over to take a look.

But not looking was fine; upon seeing it, these disciples were also completely conquered.

They regretted their earlier foolishness.

Especially those who had sold ingredients to other fellow disciples felt this even more.

Just like at this moment, a Shī xiōng pulled his junior brother, his eyes full of anger.

"Junior brother, you deceived me?"

"Shī xiōng, what are you saying? I haven't deceived you at all."

"The last time you bought my ingredients."

"What does that have to do with anything? Shī xiōng, you yourself agreed to it."

"But I didn't know the Dao Yi Sect's food was this delicious."

"What's that got to do with me?"

"I don't care; either you compensate me with one batch of ingredients, or you give me one chance to compete for the meal."

"Shī xiōng, just wait until tonight to dream."

Hearing this, that junior brother naturally refused, broke free, and walked toward Yuàn zhōng, still busy grabbing a meal.

Although they likely still aren't a match for those Dao Yi Sect old-timers, at least they should grab a better spot to soak up more aroma.

As he was leaving, that junior brother turned his head and glanced at the Shī xiōng.

"Don't be angry, Shī xiōng; better go back and re-forge the Buddha-heart first—look at your Buddha-heart, what state it's shattered into."

"Hmph, I'll talk after I re-forge the Buddha-heart."

Upon hearing that, the Shī xiōng gave a cold snort and left without looking back, while the junior brother entered Yuàn zhōng and joined the meal‑grabbing throng.

The battle remained one‑sided, with the Divine Sword Peak disciples holding the initiative, followed by the Jade Maiden Peak, then the Putuo Temple and the Withered Wood Hermitage.

Only the Withered Wood Hermitage disciples, relying on a single Dragon Claw Hand, barely gained a slight edge.