Chapter 306 - 250 Senior_2

A woman slowly walked forward, holding a green bamboo in her hand. A slight smile played on her lips as she said, "Truly a bunch of cowards."

However, she soon caught a whiff of an unpleasant odor in the air and couldn’t help but frown. With a gentle breath, a breeze suddenly sprang up in the house, slowly wafting the foul smell away.

The woman then nodded in satisfaction and slowly walked into the house.

Doctor Ding had already sat up and, watching his wife walk gracefully towards him, his face beamed with a warm smile and said, "You, you still love to play pranks."

A brilliant smile spread across the woman’s face as she said, "Who told them to harbor ill intentions? If it were the old me, they wouldn’t even dream of walking out of here alive."

"Alright, it’s getting late, let’s rest early." The man said with a smile, took the woman’s hand, and the two of them didn’t bother about the group of terrified thugs but continued enjoying their world together.

Little did those cowards know, they were already scared witless, only knowing to wail madly on the streets.

"There’s a monster!" A shrill scream echoed through the city, awakening many from their sleep.

The panicking thug ran into someone’s leg and halted, lifting his head only to see a monk in kasaya standing solemnly before him. The fear seemed to lessen slightly, and he stammered, "Master, there’s a monster!"

This monk was Monk Faming, who was searching for traces of the flood dragon in the city and came upon hearing the cries of the crowd.

"Amitabha Buddha, could you tell this poor monk where this monster is located?"

For some reason, the thug felt a strange power from the master that calmed his heart immediately, allowing him to settle down and slowly recount what had happened.

"Amitabha Buddha, would you guide this poor monk to have a look?" Monk Faming said kindly.

The man was reluctant to lead the way, but thinking that the monk before him obviously had means and might be able to subdue monsters, he nodded in agreement and slowly led Monk Faming to the Cangwu Building.

By the time the two reached the Cangwu Building, there was no sign of any monster, and everything was peaceful, as if nothing had happened at all.

The thug was also stunned. He pointed to the courtyard of the Cangwu Building and said, "It’s here, there was definitely a huge green python, very terrifying, Master, you must be careful!"

Monk Faming, however, frowned and carefully examined the small house. Although the house was small, it hid an aura that made one’s heart tremble; it seemed to be coming from the master of the house.

However, this aura was strong and righteous, definitely not that of a monster, but a rather feeble yet undoubtedly demonic qi that was calm and not at all violent, obviously not the torrential aura of that flood dragon.

"Who is the master of this house?" Monk Faming asked curiously.

"Master, this Cangwu Building is a pharmacy, the owners are a couple, the man’s surname is Ding. People here call him Physician Ding, and the woman is known as Lady Wu. They practice medicine here and have helped countless people," the thug honestly said.

Although he came to harm this couple, he still had a conscience and did not wish to slander these good people, as someone like him had also received favors from this couple.

Upon hearing this, Monk Faming said, "This couple are indeed noble people, and the monster before was merely a punishment for you, you needn’t worry after going back."

After saying this, he asked the thug to leave, but he himself stood alone at the entrance of the Cangwu Building.

After the thug had left, Monk Faming spoke softly, "Amitabha Buddha, two benefactors, may this humble monk have a meeting?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the door, which was unattended, opened automatically, and a clear voice came from inside, "Come in, little monk!"

Faming slightly tidied up his appearance before slowly stepping into the grand entrance of Cangwu VBuilding, where a man and a woman were sitting on stone benches in the courtyard at that moment.

The moment he saw the man, Faming felt as if he were looking at a towering mountain, an urge to look up surged within him.

He knew this feeling arose because the strength of the person across was far superior to his own and his soul instinctively warned him not to make an enemy of him.

"Monk Faming of Mount Ling has had the honor of meeting my senior! May I ask for your honored name, sir?", Faming spoke very respectfully.

Doctor Ding, praised by the townsfolk, revealed a slight smile and said, "I am Ding Xiao, the Penglai Hermit, my humble reputation is not worth mentioning."

However, Faming searched his mind continuously for information on this Ding Xiao, but came up with nothing; he had never encountered such a person in his memories.

But observing the aura around him, which felt honest and harmonious, it gave one a refreshing feeling, indicating he must be a Righteous Cultivator. Faming’s heart felt as if a great weight had been lifted.

"It seems Monk Faming is a disciple of the ascetic Buddhist Sect?", asked Ding Xiao, quite curious.

Faming was startled in his heart; he had not expected that this senior before him would know about the inner factions of the Buddhist Sect—a fact known only to a few in the Three Realms. He regarded him with increased respect.

He replied respectfully, "Senior has good insight. I am indeed a disciple of the Long-Eyebrowed Arhat; I later yearned for the path of ascetic cultivation and thus embarked on my journey of ascetic cultivation, traveling all the way from Mount Ling."

Speaking of this, Faming also felt a deep sigh; his journey had not been easy, and it had profoundly affected him.

If it had been the old Faming, at the instant he felt the Demon Qi on the woman, he would have taken action to subdue the monster, regardless of seniority. However, after his trials, he realized that his previous views had been too narrow; good and evil, right and wrong, should not be divided by race.

Throughout his journey, he had seen humans causing havoc in the Mortal World, and he had also seen monsters who sacrificed their lives to save people. He had come to realize that some monsters had souls that shone brighter and were more likable than the dirty souls of some humans.

"May I know if the Little Monk has come to see me and my wife today for a particular reason?", Ding Xiao asked softly, looking at Faming.

After thinking for a moment, Faming slowly began, "May I inquire if the senior has seen a Flood Dragon causing havoc far and wide?"

"Are you speaking of the Little Flood Dragon that recently transformed into a dragon, causing floods that submerged many cities?", asked Ding Xiao softly.

Upon hearing this, Faming hastily said, "Exactly that monster. For its own cultivation, it has caused All Living Beings to suffer. I cannot let it wreak havoc in the Mortal World. Unfortunately, this monster has great methods and managed to escape, hiding in this city."

"Little Monk, you must think this through. This Little Flood Dragon has an unusual origin. If you insist on capturing him, you might provoke someone powerful backing him.", Ding Xiao looked at Faming with a smile that was not quite a smile.

Faming’s expression changed upon hearing this. Right when the monster had escaped from his hands, he had vaguely guessed as much; its methods were extraordinary, not like those of a common monster.

"I can tell you honestly that the person behind him is very powerful, and even I would be wary of him. If you offend him, you might not be able to leave this city alive. You need to think this over.", Ding Xiao’s voice continued.

After a moment of thought, Faming murmured with a sigh, "Buddha said, ’If I don’t enter Hell, who will?’"

His tone was firm and compassionate. At that moment, Faming felt as if the parts of Buddhist Law which he had not understood before suddenly became clear, and his mental state reached a new level after overcoming the fear of death.

Ding Xiao, keenly aware of Faming’s transformation, nodded silently to himself.

"Since you are determined, I won’t hesitate to tell you. This Little Flood Dragon now occupies the body of a wealthy young master and is recuperating its Mana. It practices a kind of Evil Arts known as Dragonfly, which can plant a type of insect within a person’s body. This insect absorbs the essence and soul of the host to grow, and upon reaching maturation, it bursts from the body and can be used to heal wounds. If you want to find him, follow it.", shared Ding Xiao.