582 A Pebble (2/2)

Ning Que had only noticed then, that there were several broken pebbles at his feet. There were grey spots at the waist area of his black Academy uniform, and judging by their color, were left behind by the rocks on impact.

He had only recalled then, that Master Boshu's Buddhist Emblematic Gesture was a little special. His right hand was outstretched flat, with his index finger slightly curled as if he was flicking at pebbles. He was actually flicking pebbles then.

A cultivator's physical body was as fragile as any ordinary person. Even powerhouses in the Knowing Destiny State could be sliced open at the stomach easily by a hunter. Of course, that was only if the powerhouse did not retaliate first.

There were only two kinds of cultivators who could shatter a hard rock with their own bodies. In the earlier battle, no one had sensed that Ning Que had used his Psyche Power to call on the Qi of Heaven and Earth to protect his body. This naturally meant that rumors of him studying Talisman and martial arts together were not true. At the same time, it also proved that he had cultivated in the methods of the Devil's Doctrine which were unacceptable in this world!

It was dead silent in the Buddhist temple. No one spoke, and no one knew what to say at this time.

Cheng Lixue looked at Ning Que in shock. It was said that Taoism and Diabolism could not exist at the same time and space. As the Grand Master of the West-Hill Divine Palace's Revelation Department, he should stand up in anger and slice down at Ning Que with a Taoist Sword upon discovering that he had joined the Devil...

However, Ning Que was not an ordinary person. He was Mr. Thirteen of the Academy, and was a core disciple of the Headmaster.

Not to mention Cheng Lixue, even if the Hierarch Lord were present, he would find this situation difficult to deal with.

Cheng Lixue's mind was in a jumble. He wanted to stand up, but did not want to at the same time. He did not know what to do at all. It was then, when he suddenly saw Sangsang and calmed down, feeling extremely lucky.

The Lady of Light was there, so it wouldn't be up to him to represent the West-Hill Divine Palace's interest in the matter. The Lady of Light had an intimate relationship with Ning Que, and would not punish him on behalf of the Divine Hall. So what did it have to do with him?

After ascertaining that Ning Que had joined the Devil, the Buddhist Temple descended into silence for a long while. However, someone would eventually speak up about how they felt about the situation. And that person's attitude was determined and strong.

Aunt Quni Madi laughed out loud while coughing up blood. Her laughter was lively and maniacal. She looked at Ning Que and yelled shrilly, ”I would like to see if Buddha can accept you!”

Ning Que looked at Master Boshu in silence. He thought that the Xuankong Temple was indeed a legendary Unknown Place. The chief monk was indeed powerful, being able to surreptitiously flick that stone onto his uniform.

Following that, he understood that what had happened today was a plot set by the high monk from the Xuankong Temple. Otherwise, no one would do what he did in such an intense battle.

Recalling what his teacher had advised repeatedly, he shook his head. The Headmaster had once told him that after Youngest Uncle had cultivated in the Great Spirit, he had not allowed his enemies to touch him again. That was why even if every cultivator in the world had guessed that his Youngest Uncle had joined the Devil, no one dared to point it out.

Ning Que had hunted and chopped firewood since he was a child and had a habit of using short distance combat techniques. That was why it was easy to forget his teacher's advise. Furthermore, after entering the Knowing Destiny State, he had gotten a little over-confident and did not expect to be caught by the monk from the Xuankong temple.

However, so what?

Youngest Uncle had joined the Devil, and the world knew but dared not mention it. While he was not as powerful as his Youngest Uncle then, he had areas in which he was even stronger than his Youngest Uncle. Would he be afraid of these people?

”I am not a Buddhist, so I do not need to worry about whether Buddha will accept me.”

Ning Que looked at Quni Madi and said, ”Furthermore, have I joined the Devil just because you said so? Is there such logic in the world?”

Quni Madi froze slightly as if she had not anticipated that Ning Que would talk about logic in such situation, without even batting an eyelid. She yelled angrily, ”Everyone in the temple saw it!”

”Is it true just because you've seen it?”

”The Great Divine Priest of Light had such great eyesight, but he still saw wrongly.”

”Furthermore, even if it was true... No, there's no further. Anyway, I will not admit it.”

He stared into Quni Madi's eyes and said mockingly, ”How can you prove it?”

Then, he turned to look at everyone else in the temple and asked, ”How can you all prove it?”

He shook his head and said, ”If you want to prove it, come and fight me. Who is to say that my leg might not be pierced by your swords? Who would foot my medical bills then?”

Master Boshu said after a pause, ”Is this a threat?”

Ning Que said, ”You may choose to understand it this way.”

Quni Madi yelled, ”How could the Academy teach a shameless person like you?!”

Ning Que said, ”I am indeed good at being shameless, in fact, I hold first place in shamelessness in all the Academy. Not even Youngest Uncle back in those days can beat me. That is why you should not do such meaningless things.”

”The Academy is still as arrogant as before.”

Master Boshu suddenly laughed. He looked at Ning Que and said, ”However, I do not know what is considered meaningful to the Headmaster and to the Academy.”

Master Qishan who had been sitting on the futon silently all this while suddenly grew wary. He looked up at Boshu, his eyes flashing with a warning.

”Does the Underworld Invasion count?”

However, Boshu ignored Master Qishan's gaze, but turned to Ning Que, his smile fading, shouted to him with solemity: ”You are the Son of Yama, aren't you?”