Divine Emperor Demon Emperor

Chapter 403: Chapter 403: It’s You Again

Facing the Semi-Evil Daoist Master and Abbot Lian Fo, even Wan Tai, the Sect Leader of the Wuji Sect, was exceedingly courteous. This showed just how extraordinary their statuses were.

To put it this way, if you were to ask who the most powerful forces in the Eastern Domain were, the first that came to mind would surely be the Six Great Forces. But if you were to ask who the most powerful Loose Cultivators in the Eastern Domain were, people would, without a doubt, think of the Semi-Evil Daoist Master and Abbot Lian Fo.

Few people knew just how strong these two were, but it was known that the Six Supreme Elders of the Death Row Shelter had once failed in an assassination attempt against them. On the contrary, the pair had killed one of the elders and severely wounded two others.

A battle record like that completely established their reputation in the Eastern Domain. Some speculated that their cultivation had, at the very least, reached the Limit of the Spirit Realm.

Everyone bowed one after another. Seeing this, Abbot Lian Fo put his palms together and said, ”Amitabha. This humble monk has caused quite a disturbance by coming. I hope the Mo family will not take offense.”

Following Abbot Lian Fo’s words, the Semi-Evil Daoist Master also flicked his horsetail whisk and said, ”We are men who have renounced the world; it is a bother for all you patrons to wait here for us. Disciple, hurry up and come pay your respects.”

Hearing his master’s words, the Seductive Daoist stepped forward, followed closely by Monk Jiu Rou. The two of them bowed to Wan Tai and his party.

”Masters, you are too kind. Please, come inside and have a seat.” With a hearty laugh, Wan Tai made an inviting gesture.

The Mo Family Head never expected that even the Semi-Evil Daoist Master and Abbot Lian Fo would come. He grew even more reverent and fearful, and it was no longer his place to speak. Two Mo Family ancestors bustled about, attending to the guests with great diligence.

They made their way to the main hall. Only those with the highest status were allowed in tonight. Besides Wan Tai, the Semi-Evil Daoist Master, Abbot Lian Fo, and their small group, there was no one else.

As for the other guests who had come to offer their congratulations, they were naturally arranged in the side halls, where they were also being attended to.

The Semi-Evil Daoist Master and Abbot Lian Fo were invited to the seats of honor, with Wan Tai sitting beside them to keep them company. As for the person of honor today, Mo Qingshui, she was instead relegated to a lower seat.

After a round of idle chatter, Wan Tai finally looked toward Mo Qingshui, a gentle smile on his face. ”Qingshui, look at me, I completely forgot. Today is your birthday; you should be the one in the seat of honor. Come, come, up you get.”

Hearing this, Mo Qingshui replied coldly, ”That won’t be necessary. With the Semi-Evil Daoist Master and Abbot Lian Fo gracing us with their presence, it is fine for Qingshui to sit in a lower seat. Sect Leader, you need not worry about it.”

Seeing that Mo Qingshui had no intention of sitting next to him, Wan Tai gave a dry laugh and resumed his conversation with the Semi-Evil Daoist Master and Abbot Lian Fo.

The masters sat with the masters, so naturally, the disciples sat with the disciples. Seated at the lower tables, the Monk and Daoist were like completely different people when their masters were around.

They sat with perfect, stable posture, their faces radiating a holy light, looking just like experts devoutly cultivating Buddhism (or Daoism).

”You two, it is a true honor for me to meet you today. I’d like to toast you both,” Song Tianyang said, raising his wine cup. He was trying to get on better terms with the Monk and Daoist.

Hearing this, the Monk put on a pious act and replied, ”Amitabha. We who have renounced the world do not consume alcohol. This humble monk will use tea in place of wine.”

With that, the Monk and Daoist duo used tea in place of wine and drank a cup with Song Tianyang. He saw nothing wrong with their performance; everyone knew that those who renounced the world abstained from wine and meat.

However, if Song Tianyang knew that these two fellows before him not only indulged in wine and meat but also partook in the company of women every single night—that they were anything but men who had renounced the world—one could only wonder what he would think.

While chatting idly with Wan Tai, the Semi-Evil Daoist Master and Abbot Lian Fo glanced at their disciples. Seeing their performance, the two masters nodded slightly, looking quite satisfied.

If Lin Yun were present, he would probably sigh in admiration. ’These two are truly master actors, able to fool even their own masters so perfectly.’

Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. As everyone was chatting, Lin Yun walked into the main hall, led by Shi Wu. Upon seeing Lin Yun, an unfamiliar face to most, Mo Qingshui immediately began to introduce him to the guests.

”This is a guest of mine, named...”

”Lin Yun! It’s you again!” Before Mo Qingshui could finish, the Monk and Daoist shouted in unison.

Hearing the familiar voices, Lin Yun turned his head and, sure enough, saw their familiar figures—one fat, one thin—looking basically the same as they had back in Yanhuang Country.

The only difference was that their attire today was much more formal. The Monk wore a kasaya, and the Daoist wore a proper Daoist robe.

The moment they saw Lin Yun, they glared at him as if he were their greatest nemesis. In response, Lin Yun just smiled faintly. ”So it’s you two. What a fateful encounter, to run into you even here.”

”You know each other?” Seeing their interaction, Abbot Lian Fo was the first to ask.

Hearing his master’s question, the Monk replied, practically grinding his teeth, ”Master, this is the guy who forced your disciple to take a Black Blood Pill! This person is treacherous and vile! Back when your disciple was traveling, I suffered his wicked schemes many times.”

As soon as the Monk finished speaking, Lin Yun replied, his expression unchanged, ”Fat Monk, I have to ask, do you have any shame at all? Do you want me to tell everyone here what you’ve been up to and let them be the judge?”

The moment Lin Yun said this, the Monk instantly deflated. In front of his master, he was supposed to be a good young man sincerely devoted to Buddhism.

Watching the changing expressions on the three’s faces, the Semi-Evil Daoist Master and Abbot Lian Fo were naturally no fools. Besides, they knew exactly what kind of people their own disciples were.

Furthermore, Lin Yun was just a kid at the Primordial Ocean Realm. It was impossible for the two of them to bully someone so much weaker by attacking him directly. The Semi-Evil Daoist Master immediately laughed and spoke.

”Since it’s all in the past, there’s no need to hold a grudge. You two kids deserved to suffer a bit anyway. Your name is Lin Yun, right? Since we’ve all met, let’s let bygones be bygones. Go on, take a seat.”

After hearing the Semi-Evil Daoist Master’s words, Lin Yun took a moment to size up the three men in the seats of honor. He found that he couldn’t see through their cultivation at all. There was only one possibility: all three were experts at the Spirit Realm.

With a single glance, Lin Yun recognized Wan Tai’s robes. The pattern of a mingling yin and yang on his chest was the emblem of the Wuji Sect.

Without a word, Lin Yun walked over and sat down beside Song Tianyang. Aside from the Monk and Daoist, no one else had any strong reaction to his arrival. In their eyes, he was just a kid at the Primordial Ocean Realm, not even worth mentioning.

Everyone had arrived, and the timing was just right. Soon, the meticulously prepared dishes from the Mo Family were brought out, one after another.

After sharing a drink with Song Tianyang, Lin Yun noticed the Monk and Daoist had been staring at him with murderous eyes ever since he sat down. Faced with the two of them, Lin Yun, who was not one to be outdone, raised his own wine cup and spoke to them.

”No matter how you look at it, we’re old acquaintances. Come, let’s have a drink together.”

Listening to Lin Yun, the Monk and Daoist’s faces darkened. Seeing the smirk on his face, they knew this guy was deliberately mocking them.

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