Chapter 1119

The Mud Bodhisattva smiled faintly, the pustules on his face almost squeezing together, looking extremely hideous and terrifying.

Then he said slowly,

"The master of this Despair Shanzhuang shares the same destination as you.

Where he wants to go is where you'll find what you seek.

But whether to help him or not, that decision must be made by yourself."

The Mud Bodhisattva's words were somewhat disjointed, lacking both beginning and end.

What did he mean by saying the master of Despair Shanzhuang shared the same destination as Hearing Gai Nie?

Could it be that the place the master wanted to go happened to have the Nine Springs Green Blood Jade Leaf Flower?

Then what place was that?

And why did the Mud Bodhisattva say he had to decide whether to help that master?

Doubts sprouted in his heart, and he waited for the Mud Bodhisattva to continue.

He didn't expect that after saying this much, the Mud Bodhisattva slowly retreated back into the darkness.

"Senior..."

Hearing Gai Nie couldn't help wanting to ask for clarification.

"The opportunity has not yet arrived; I cannot say more.

Go meet the master here first, and see how you decide.

Once you've made your decision, come find me again!"

After saying this, the Mud Bodhisattva never spoke again.

His entire presence seemed to vanish into the pitch-black, lightless dungeon.

Hearing Gai Nie felt a pang of regret—such a master who could pierce the heavens' secrets was indeed not easy to deal with.

He called out a few more times, but the Mud Bodhisattva still did not answer.

He sighed inwardly, then prepared to turn and leave.

Suddenly he thought of the Fire Bodhi in his arms.

This strange fruit could track the Fire Monkey.

And the Fire Monkey could relieve the Mud Bodhisattva's pain.

If he offered the Fire Bodhi, would the Mud Bodhisattva, out of regard for the Fire Monkey and the Divine Physician, say a few more words?

His heart stirred, and he reached his hand toward his chest.

"The opportunity has not yet arrived; do not act rashly. The Fire Bodhi has another wonderful use; do not reveal it here."

Just then, the Mud Bodhisattva's voice suddenly rang in Hearing Gai Nie's ear.

Hearing Gai Nie's face remained impassive, but his heart surged with towering waves.

This Mud Bodhisattva could not only transmit his voice to him without alerting Wei Zhuang or Master Ban to the situation.

His cultivation was clearly above that of Wei Zhuang and Master Ban.

More crucially, he could foresee events and once again know what Hearing Gai Nie was about to do.

But why would such a master willingly remain imprisoned in this dark dungeon?

And what wonderful use did the Fire Bodhi given by the Divine Physician have?

Though puzzled, Hearing Gai Nie also understood.

At the very least, the Mud Bodhisattva bore him goodwill.

That was enough.

After thinking this through, Hearing Gai Nie left the dungeon.

"Why didn't you ask more?"

Master Ban frowned deeply the moment he saw Hearing Gai Nie come out.

Only then did Hearing Gai Nie realize that the Mud Bodhisattva probably didn't communicate much with the people of Despair Shanzhuang.

He didn't know whether it was the Mud Bodhisattva's demand, or whether the master had guessed that the Mud Bodhisattva was willing to talk with him.

So upon entering Despair Shanzhuang, the first stop was to see the Mud Bodhisattva.

The people of Despair Shanzhuang clearly wanted to use him to learn more secrets from the Mud Bodhisattva.

But strangely, Master Ban had just said to keep it brief.

Hearing Gai Nie couldn't help retorting,

"Didn't Master Ban just say to tell Senior Mud Bodhisattva not to chatter?"

"I said not to chatter, but I didn't say you should only exchange a couple of sentences."

Master Ban was left speechless with frustration, yet utterly helpless.

After all, though the Mud Bodhisattva was imprisoned here, he seemed a prisoner yet was actually deeply respected by the master.

The master had never once subjected the Mud Bodhisattva to any punishment.

So even though the Mud Bodhisattva had stayed here so long, he hadn't revealed too many heavenly secrets.

Yet one piece of information the master wanted required the Mud Bodhisattva's approval.

"Fine, since you're done talking, then take him to see the master."

Wei Zhuang cared nothing for heavenly secrets; he merely cast a cold glance at Hearing Gai Nie.

Then, carrying the Shark Tooth Sword, he led Hearing Gai Nie out of the stone passage.

Master Ban sighed helplessly and could only stride to follow.

The road ahead clearly had no need for a sedan chair.

Hearing Gai Nie followed the two, winding through the stone passage.

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