Chapter 353: Chapter 249: Oh no, Old Ascender is here_2
If the Sect Leader had come a few days earlier, Lily would surely have recounted Zhang Ze’s numerous misdeeds in detail.
But the Sect Leader arrived at a rather inconvenient time.
After all, she had just received a favor from the boss, and to immediately betray him would seem quite unscrupulous, even for someone like Lily.
There ought to be some severe interrogation, or three waves of convincing, allowing her to repay the boss’s kindness before betraying him.
Lily hesitated, "Well, I don’t know, let me go ask Zhang Ze’s master."
After saying this, she bowed deeply to the fading shadow of the Sect Leader, then dashed away.
Lily activated the emergency escape mechanism and transported herself from the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion to the Sword Pavilion with a swift eject.
Identifying the direction, she ran to the area where the elders usually resided.
"Elder Li, something terrible has happened, save save save us." Lily’s loud voice arrived before she did.
At this time, not only was Old Li present in the courtyard, but the Sixth Elder and Wang Buyu were also there.
The three of them were studying Lin Feng’s problem; though not personally taught, Old Li and Wang were somewhat like half-masters to him.
Additionally, Zhang Ze had strong independent awareness; while he had no issue with feeling the impact, a mentor was needed alongside.
Now that an excellent yet problematic disciple appeared, specialists must convene.
"What’s wrong?" Li Guanqi set down his teacup and turned his gaze towards the breathless Lily.
Lily’s anti-detection awareness was strong; she didn’t state directly but instead made odd gestures, "Zhang Ze, he... and then the Sect Leader came, you understand, right?"
Li Guanqi listened and gasped.
It was clear the disastrous disciple’s matters were soon to be exposed.
Those two young rascals haven’t been avoiding people recently, wanting to hide but unable to.
But what could Old Li say?
Well, well, the pig I trained managed to root out cabbages, specifically targeting your daughter; how’s that, Sect Leader, impressive disciple, isn’t it?
Of course, Old Li wouldn’t truly say that, but he felt no matter how he phrased it, that’s how it would sound to the Sect Leader and spouse.
Should he speak, it wouldn’t just be a deduction of thirty years of salary, but likely forfeiting his salary for life.
But as the saying goes, three help a hero, two old brothers were right there, this matter...
Where the heck did they go?
Moments ago the two drinking tea by the table were now gone, leaving silently and decisively, not a speck of dust left.
Seeing this, Li Guanqi sighed deeply and nodded gently to Lily.
"Do not worry, this matter is unrelated to us, I’ll inquire with the Pavilion Master."
With this said, Old Li transformed into a sword light and flew towards the Pavilion Master’s residence.
The seventh Sword Pavilion peak.
The Pavilion Master had returned to his wheelchair, feeling more accustomed to sitting.
Sitting in the wheelchair, Zhengyi was strolling birds in the courtyard.
Under his command, little cloud sparrows flitted about in the sky, momentarily forming the word "glutton," another time forming the word "greed."
As he prepared to form the next rare word, the cloud sparrows were startled by a sword light and dispersed, Li Guanqi landed in the courtyard, respectfully bowing to Zhengyi, then quietly transmitted,
"The Sect Leader has arrived."
For a moment, Pavilion Master Zhengyi did not react, thinking let him come, be it a welcome, yet seeing Old Li’s changing complexion, suddenly felt a toothache.
He knew of Zhang Ze and Chen Qin’s affairs; visibly evident for anyone sane, they were up to mischief, emotionally advancing leaps and bounds.
Simply due to various reasons, everyone chose delaying the day by a day, pretending as if nothing occurred, hoping Zhang Ze would self-destruct by gallivanting with a flying sword across the Sect Leader’s face.
But Zhang Ze had now fled, and with Chen Qin along, though not elopement, it might as well be.
Seeing his disciple Li Guanqi’s demeanor, clearly he came seeking him to shoulder the blame for poor discipline.
But Pavilion Master Zhengyi couldn’t shirk it; he was not only the seventh Sword Pavilion Master but also Li Guanqi’s master, couldn’t let his disciple carry such a blame.
Moreover, Pavilion Master Zhengyi had been young too, from trouble-making disciple, having caused trouble without shorting visits to the Sect Leader seeking cover.
Such is inheritance, unavoidable.
Pavilion Master Zhengyi contemplated with closed eyes, signaling Li Guanqi to stay calm; shortly, his furrowed brows smoothed out.
"Do not worry, this matter is unrelated to us, I’ll enlist Old Tang to step forward."
Pavilion Master Zhengyi dispatched a Dharma Aspect to Thousand Mechanism Town to seek Old Tang.
Old Tang, elusive at home, otherwise traceable everywhere.
Beyond the little and large Dragon Tiger Mountains he could be spotted.
Possible sighting at Water Exchange Workshop, Sword Sect Outer Sect Martial Arts Hall, or reclining chairs grabbing small drinks at Thousand Mechanism Town taverns.
Pavilion Master Zhengyi looped Thousand Mechanism Town thrice to finally spot Old Tang, tinkering Buddha Beads before a Thousand Mechanism Temple.
Recently, Thousand Mechanism Town established a temple, registered as a Buddhist Sect branch of Mount Song Main Temple.
Generally elsewhere, the Four Continents’ Buddhist Sect was notably open-minded; their understanding was Buddha represented understanding, attitude, and state, not solely an elevated idol.
Buddha within yourself could be adored or skipped altogether, as preferred.
Should you have novel insights on the Buddhist path, come to debate at Mount Song Main Temple. If you reason well, let it be your guidance.
After, whether included therein or continued individual exploration, as you wish.
Just refrain from wrongdoing; enlightened development is good.
Therefore, such open-mindedness irresponsible for major villainy nurtured a new small temple nearby Thousand Mechanism Town.
Thousand Mechanism Temple.
[Work to master Namo Thousand Mechanism Thunder Bodhisattva, Buddhist Technique circulating 3,700 times per breath, one gun one cannon enlightening truths, Six Roots Pure Buddha Light Bomb, benevolently resolving evil.]
Residing was a smart and wise reincarnate Bag Arhat, Junior Master Huixuan’s guidance was also graced on site, leaving a four-word review, [Disapprove? Then act].
Currently Old Tang was chatting with Thousand Mechanism Temple’s Abbot at the entrance, discussing Buddhist techniques.
[Whether Buddha Light Bomb’s deflection affects Speed Talisman.]
[Kasaya Concealed Gun Skill’s applicable context.]
[Diagnostically viewing ’Guess if this gun holds bullets’ underlying causality.]
Topics rich in philosophy...
After locating Old Tang, Pavilion Master Zhengyi briefly explained the situation’s background.
Aimed at inviting a venerable precedent recently on par with the Sect Leader to mitigate the tension.
However, Old Tang seemed to think otherwise; in his intricate thought process, it was something prideful—a notable affair.
Let it be flaunted.
Old Tang slapped his thigh.
"Rest assured, all is under control."
Unaware of Old Tang’s impending mischief, Pavilion Master Zhengyi sighed with relief.