I Don't Want to Be a Monk
Lu Ping looked at C and cursed inwardly.
This lousy system will eventually get complaints about workplace harassment.
Option A is quite tempting.
Judging from Wuming's appearance, this Great Forest Temple is no ordinary place.
However, do some of the Trait in the Simulator match in the environment of Great Forest Temple?
And...
Therefore, Lu Ping chose B.
[You chose B.]
[You are not opposed to becoming a monk.]
[After all, there was an emperor in a past life who rose to power from the ranks of a monk.]
However, Jiang Mutian helped you break through your cultivation level twice and avenged you twice.
[Although she may have done it casually, or even for her own sake.]
However, the seeds of this cause and effect have already been sown.
[Even if you wanted to be a monk, it would probably be difficult.]
You bowed Wuming and said,
"Thank you for your kind offer, Master."
"However, my worldly ties are not yet severed."
[Wuming did not force the issue, but merely sighed softly.]
"Never mind."
"Destined ties to the world are not yet severed; what cannot be forced cannot be obtained."
He glanced at the faint, blood-red mark on your arm.
"This Blood Curse from the Zhao Household is extremely vicious."
"Using the Essence Blood of Golden Core cultivator as a guide, and the divine sense of Nascent Soul Cultivator as a lock, Unending Until Death."
"Now that the Zhao Household's only Nascent Soul has perished, they naturally wouldn't dare to immediately cause you trouble."
"However, it remains a potential problem."
[You raise your arm.]
This thing is definitely your biggest problem right now.
"Master, do you have a solution?"
[Wuming nodded.]
"This humble monk may give it a try."
"But it will require some maneuvering."
[You feel a little embarrassed, realizing that the favor you owe is growing ever larger, and you're afraid you'll have to pay interest to Wuming.]
"Thank you for your help, Master."
[Wuming seemed to have read your mind and smiled slightly.]
"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to worry."
"Fellow Daoist, do you still remember when I exclaimed in the Yellow Fang Secret Realm that you were a person with a special destiny?"
"Therefore, by following you, fellow Daoist, I naturally also benefited from this fortuitous opportunity."
"For example, the relics left behind by Nascent Soul Cultivator."
[Wuming only touched upon the point, but you realized it.]
[You only took the Storage Ring of the Household Ancestor Zhao.]
[Wuming, it seems, has stripped the Household Ancestor Zhao bare.]
[This monk is quite to your liking.]
[You suddenly regret your decision. Is it too late to agree to become a monk at Dalin Great Forest Temple?]
[Wuming tells you to sit cross-legged.]
[He then sat down opposite you, took out the string of Wooden Prayer Beads, and suspended them in mid-air.]
"Calm your mind and guard your spirit."
[The Wuming begin reciting scriptures.]
[This is not any scripture you've ever heard before; the syllables are unusual, yet it possesses a strange, comforting power.]
A faint golden halo emanated from him, illuminating the entire cave.
[The Blood Seal on your arm started to heat up, and the veins of blood twisted beneath your skin, as if they had come alive.]
[A blurry, venomous face emerged from the Blood Seal, letting out a silent roar.]
[The sound of chanting Wuming unchanged.]
[Behind him, the faint silhouette of a mountain temple appeared.]
[Peach blossoms are in full bloom in front of the mountain temple.]
[A fleeting image of a peach petal drifted down with the scriptures, gently settling upon the Blood Seal on your arm.]
[Laugh--]
[A soft sound.]
[The venomous face, under the illusory shadow of peach blossoms, melted away rapidly, like snow under the blazing sun.]
The Blood Seal faded visibly, eventually turning into specks of red light and disappearing completely.
[You felt a sudden lightness in your arm, and the ever-present chill finally disappeared.]
[Wuming withdrew the Buddha's light, his face paling slightly.]
The illusory image of peach blossoms in the mountain temple behind him also dissipated.
["Alright."]
[You look at your own smooth arms, then at Wuming, whose breathing has clearly weakened.]
[The Divine Ability of Great Forest Temple are quite something.]
"The journey to the Qingling Border Region is long, and your injuries are severe."
"This humble monk will see you off on your journey."
[You did not refuse.]
[Having a Golden Core True Person as a bodyguard provides a sense of security that no amount of Spirit Stones can buy.]
After resting in the cave for three days, you will set off to return.
[Wuming summoned a small, boat-shaped flying Law Artifact; its speed was not fast, but it was extremely stable.]
[You lie on the boat, beginning to inventory the Storage Rings of the Household Ancestor Zhao.]
[As expected of a Nascent Soul monster.]
[Tens of thousands of mid-grade Spirit Stones.]
[Various rare materials, Pills, and Cultivation Method on Jade Slips were piled up into a small mountain.]
[There's even a Law Treasure!]
[You even found a detailed map of the Azure Dragon Upper Domain inside, as well as several travel tokens.]
[However, two Cultivation Method among these items have caught your attention.]
[A Cultivation Method called "Azure Origin Dao Canon" directly leads to the Spirit Transformation.]
[There is also a secret scripture, the * Supreme Emotion-Slaying Scripture *, the one about Proving the Dao by Killing One’s Wife.]
The Flying Boat traveled for nearly two months.
[Thanks to your unlimited consumption of Pills and the Hundred-Forged Medicine Body Formula, your physical injuries have finally healed to about 70-80%.]
[Heavy Tomato User, never a slave!]
However, the crack deep within his Dantian remained, like an IOU ready to be reopened at any moment.
[On this day, the Flying Boat was passing through a rolling hilly area.]
[The Flying Boat Wuming.]
He stood at the bow of the boat, looking southeast, towards the Qingling Border Region.
[Also in the direction of the Greenwood Sect.]
[Wuming puts away the Wooden Prayer Beads.]
"Fellow Daoist Lu, the Greenwood Mountain Range are just ahead."
[You sit up, take out a healing pill, and swallow it.]
[After the Pills entered my stomach, the tearing sensation in my meridians was suppressed somewhat.]
[But the crack deep within his Dantian remained.]
It is very quiet.
[The quiet is unbearable.]
[Just like a former supervisor in your past life who, after leaving the company, still chases after you to hand over documents.]
[Wuming takes out a small wooden box and hands it to you.]
"Inside are three Peach Blossom Meridian-Calming Pills."
"It can't fully restore your Dao foundation, but it's a secret medicine from Great Forest Temple, and it will be beneficial to your recovery."
[You didn't answer immediately.]
"The master has already helped enough."
[Wuming placed the wooden box on the boat plank.]
"Help someone to the very end."
He paused for a moment.
"This humble monk traveled with fellow Daoists three times, and each time we achieved great success."
"These three pills are a token of my gratitude for the fortuitous opportunity you've presented."
[You looked at the wooden box, finally accepted it, and bowed respectfully.]
"Wuming, I, Lu Ping, will remember your kindness today."
Wuming returned the greeting.
"Fellow Daoist, when you travel north, would you be willing to visit Great Forest Temple for tea?"
He paused, then added.
"You may also become a monk/nun. Great Forest Temple will always open its doors to you."
[The tightness and pain in your chest that you had just suppressed almost came back up.]