"Greetings, Merit Buddha."
Lu Qing gave the old monk a slight bow and spoke with great politeness.
The old monk frowned deeply. "You would do well to leave today. Has the Underworld recently decided it can interfere in other matters again?"
Merit Buddha's voice was cold. He seemed to hold Lu Qing in great contempt, yet deep in his eyes lay wariness. He instinctively swept his gaze around the area, checking for an ambush.
After all, back in ancient times, nearly everyone at Spirit Mountain had been tricked by Lu Qing.
Well.
Half of them had been tricked by Lu Qing, while the other half had been tricked by Maitreya through Lu Qing's hands. Everyone understood without saying it aloud.
Thus, the instant he saw Lu Qing, his heart skipped a beat, and he felt that something was wrong.
Before long, monk after monk appeared in the area.
They had clearly noticed Lu Qing as well. Some nodded with smiles, some remained silent, and some even instinctively took two steps back to put more distance between themselves and Lu Qing.
"Everyone, it has been a long time."
"I only came to watch the excitement today. Please, carry on as you please."
"I guarantee there is no ambush."
Lu Qing looked around and spoke calmly.
Yet Lu Qing's words did not dispel their suspicions. Instead, they became even more vigilant and paranoid.
If Lu Qing's words could be trusted, Spirit Mountain would have been wiped out long ago.
"Who is this?"
Soon, their gazes fell upon the Great Elder and the villagers behind him. They asked in icy voices.
Lu Qing thought seriously for a moment. "The Dare-to-Die Squad?"
The Great Elder's body stiffened. He gave Lu Qing a gloomy glance, then quickly put on an enthusiastic smile and clasped his