Chapter 1145: Chapter 1145: Bai Changfeng’s Unusual Behavior
Upon hearing Master Qu Lin’s question, Xun Tianhai nodded, "I have already contacted them. The Abbot of Jiaoyang Temple has agreed and will participate in this competition."
Upon hearing this, everyone began to whisper.
The elders on both sides were whispering to each other.
They had all heard of the name of the Abbot of Jiaoyang Temple.
Someone said, "Abbot of Jiaoyang Temple? Is that the person who has been particularly popular online lately?"
"I heard they’re quite impressive?"
"Apparently, Zhu Ming is totally in awe of her and praises her in front of me every day now."
"Well, she really must be something."
"Indeed, it has to be Jiaoyang Temple. I’ve heard that the founder of Jiaoyang Temple was very powerful, and even now, they haven’t lost their reputation."
"What’s so impressive?" Pei Jiu said with a stern face, full of impatience, "Just a little girl, you all are giving her too much credit."
Hearing this, everyone choked on their words.
Someone, glancing at Pei Jiu’s expression, laughed, "That’s true, she’s just a little girl. Even if she started training in her mother’s womb, how many years of practice could she have by now? The salt we’ve eaten is probably more than the rice she’s eaten. It’s fine if she plays around online, but in reality, she can’t take on major responsibilities."
"That’s right, if Jiaoyang Temple were really that powerful, they wouldn’t have declined for so many years, and they wouldn’t have been expelled from the Xuanmen directory. I think it’s all just for show."
Hearing them speaking like this, Xun Tianhai became unhappy and said in a deep voice, "What you uncles are saying is unfair. The Abbot of Jiaoyang Temple has genuine skills. I’ve personally witnessed it. I, Xun Tianhai, though not talented, just an ordinary person, am still not useless. In front of her, I admit I can’t last more than three seconds. I wonder how many of you uncles could deal with me in an instant?"
Upon hearing this, everyone choked once more.
Although their seniority was high, this field relied heavily on talent.
Setting aside someone like Jiangli, who is exceptionally gifted, Xun Tianhai’s talent among them was considered outstanding.
In their eyes, Xun Tianhai was like a bright pearl from the heavens, a living genius.
Even after so many years of cultivation, and now being of advanced age, they dared not claim they could deal with Xun Tianhai in a few seconds.
If Xun Tianhai couldn’t withstand Jiangli for even three seconds...
Then Jiangli’s strength was naturally beyond their criticism.
However...
They had never heard of someone like Jiangli before.
If she was really such an exceptionally talented person, how did she remain unknown, a hidden gem, until now?
Hearing Xun Tianhai’s words, Pei Jiu was still somewhat dismissive, "Tianhai, you haven’t officially fought her, so you can’t say that. She may have helped you, but..."
"Enough."
Seeing them about to argue, Master Qu Lin finally spoke up.
Pei Jiu pursed his lips and swallowed the words he was about to say.
Master Qu Lin looked up at Xun Tianhai and asked, "Tianhai, what did the Abbot of Jiaoyang Temple say?"
"Jiangli said she can participate in the competition, but Jiaoyang Temple will still not join the Xuanmen directory," Xun Tianhai said. "She’s coming to help this time. I will invite her to participate on an invitation basis."
Master Qu Lin nodded, "That’s one way to do it. But, if even the Abbot of Jiaoyang Temple doesn’t want to join the Xuanmen directory, why is she suddenly willing to compete this time? Is there a reason for it? Or does she have any other conditions?"
Hearing this, Xun Tianhai replied instinctively, "There aren’t any conditions. She just asked me for the competition schedule. When I said there wasn’t one, she..."
"The Abbot of Jiaoyang Temple has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. I find her to be quite enthusiastic. This competition concerns the Xuanmen Association and ChinaCountry’s reputation. Her agreement is perfectly normal."