Yang An himself was desperate to cultivate this technique, but he could not show any eagerness before Old Monk Haishu.
Otherwise, if anything suspicious were discovered in the future, the possibility of him being suspected would rise accordingly.
If he followed Old Monk Haishu's lead and put it this way—
This technique was difficult to cultivate, but as the reincarnation of a True Buddha, how could he shrink back in fear over a little hardship?
No second person had mastered it in a thousand years?
Then he would be that second person! And he would surpass those who came before him!
That way, in Old Monk Haishu's eyes, he would no longer be cultivating this body-tempering technique in order to obtain it, but to prove his own talent and status.
The two were not the same.
Sure enough, Bodhisattva Haishu seemed exceedingly satisfied with Yang An's answer.
"Yuan Ji's determination truly is a blessing to the Land of Great Virtue and Goodness.
"It seems that before long, the Land of Great Virtue and Goodness will see the second person in a thousand years to cultivate the Jade-Gazing Vajra Body!"
Though Bodhisattva Haishu showed no doubt whatsoever toward Yang An's talent, he still did not hold out much hope. Such cases had not been unheard of before.
If Yang An succeeded, then perhaps the Jade-Gazing Vajra Body could flourish in Great Virtue Temple through his hands. It might even be improved once more, becoming easier to cultivate.
If he failed, they would at most seal away this body-tempering technique and cease all further attempts from then on.
As for Yang An, as a Buddha Child of Great Virtue Temple, he would naturally receive compensation. It would not be too late to make it up to him then; at most, they would