892 Benefits (1/2)

Gu Shenwei's Qi deviation always broke out without any outward symptoms, so no observer could tell, including strangers and enemies, which made him feel very ashamed. But his fainting had resolved a possible dispute. Although Fachong had vomited blood and Lianqing's face was ablaze with anger, neither of them took the chance to make a move.

Shangguan Ru immediately grabbed the Dragon King out of instinct and didn't relax her grip until he regained consciousness. Feeling bashful, she smiled to hide her embarrassment.

Wild Horse and the disciple of the Essence Pavilion at the door simultaneously leaned slightly to the left. The two female soldiers barely noticed the slight movement. Even if they saw it, they wouldn't understand what threat their movement insinuated.

Both the Dragon King and the monk had been injured. Such a Heaven-sent chance couldn't be planned in advance. But it had come so unexpectedly that even the 'combined Immortal Peng,' who had a tacit understanding with each other couldn't help but hesitate for a while.

”Do not rush to get up.”

Fachong opened his mouth, his voice loud and full of momentum as if he weren't badly injured at all. Wild Horse had a momentary disagreement with the disciple of the Essence Pavilion. He was leaning towards making a move, but he still followed the skinny old man's direction and gave up on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Upon hearing this, Gu Shenwei, however, became even more determined to stand up. He took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the restless frosty Qi, saying, ”I didn't expect that you would have such a strong internal energy.”

Gu Shenwei had felt the might of the eminent monk of the Four Noble Truths Temple through the last blow. Fachong's internal Qi was like a mighty ocean. Although he had injured the other side, he wasn't able to reach the core of the deep internal Qi. It was like a turbulent river rushing into the sea; no matter how much momentum it had, it would appear small and weak in front of the boundless ocean.

”What a powerful Daoless Divine Power. The Dragon King has forged a new path. That's really impressive.”

Lianqing was quite unconvinced about his Uncle Master's praise for the Dragon King. Although he had given up his hatred, he still couldn't help but dislike the Dragon King in his heart. He angrily said, ”It's nothing but an unorthodox way. Uncle Master didn't even move his hand but still defeated you. If I were you …”

Lianqing hurriedly shut up. He had unwittingly thought like a bandit. If it were the former him, he would have killed the Dragon King when he had passed out. Spitting blood was just a small injury, but Qi deviation was a deadly flaw.

Fachong shook his head, neither refuting nor criticizing his Martial Nephew's loss of composure. He looked at the Dragon King and said, ”I think that I can stand it. Please strike again, Dragon King.”

”No!”

Shangguan Ru and Lianqing cried out in unison, but what they thought was completely different.

”Uncle Master, the Dragon King is … wicked and merciless. He won't show mercy again. Uncle Master… Uncle Master doesn't owe him anything. Why take three palm strikes for no reason?”

”You two hold no grudges against each other and this is the first time you have met. Why get into a fight? Right now, the master is not acting like a master and the Dragon King is not acting like the Dragon King. Can't you just talk it out? This is the Kun Society, and you all have to listen to me.”

Shangguan Ru spoke aggressively and behaved quite like a leader of a society. She had invited the monk to cure the Dragon King. She didn't want to see him undergo Qi deviation again.

A strange smile appeared on Fachong's serious face. He looked a bit awkward and also a little conniving as if he were a strict teacher who had made an obvious mistake that had been pointed out by his students. ”Benefactress is right. You are in charge here.”

Gu Shenwei took one look at Shangguan Ru but immediately looked away when meeting her eyes. ”The monk's internal energy is unfathomable. He can easily take my palm strike.”

”What about you?” Shangguan Ru asked in a low voice, appearing a bit angry because the Dragon King had forced her to show her stance.

”I just want to solve a difficult problem …”

”My Uncle Master has unhindered eloquence and is number one in debating Buddhist doctrines in the Western Regions. The Dragon King can just open his mouth if he's puzzled. There's no need to fight.” Lianqing didn't believe in the Dragon King at all. His Master Fayan had passed away right before him. He didn't want to see the temple lose another eminent monk.

Fachong motioned for his Martial Nephew not to speak. Then he looked at Shangguan Ru, waiting for this Kun Society Leader to open her mouth.

Shangguan Ru found herself in an awkward situation now. She vaguely felt that the Dragon King and the monk held no grudges against each other but she wasn't sure. ”I don't want to see anyone vomit blood or… fall to the ground. Anyway, I don't want to see anyone get hurt. Can you promise that?”

”This old monk's body is still strong. I'm not afraid of minor injuries.”

”No, I don't want to see anyone get hurt, not even a minor injury.” Shangguan Ru immediately shook her head.

”No one will get hurt,” said Gu Shenwei. He was anxious to try again, even though he had an idea of the outcome.

”Then no one will get hurt.” Fachong lowered his arms, ready to take another blow.

Shangguan Ru silently took two steps back, seemingly acquiescing towards the two's thoughtless move. Seeing that she had retreated, Lianqing appeared quite disappointed. The 'Immortal Peng' at the door was still expressionless. The two had just wasted a good chance and this time, they decided to firmly seize it.

Gu Shenwei casually struck out with another palm blow.

Both Wild Horse and the disciple of the Essence Pavilion were disappointed because this blow wasn't swift and fierce at all and caused no puff of wind. It turned out that the Dragon King had launched a perfunctory blow after spending so much time striving for it.

Even Shangguan Ru and Lianqing were a bit surprised and speechless for the time being.