Heading to Vajra Temple, Seeing Master Yi Jie Again!

After ending the call, Lin Chen looked at Xiao Rui beside him and said calmly, "You've heard the plan. Which one do you choose?"

Xiao Rui was just a First-order Ghost. For Fatty's sake, Lin Chen could spare her life, but she would definitely have to accept formal supervision and couldn't remain a lone ghost.

Otherwise, who knew when she might be killed, or threatened again to do evil. If she encountered others then, they wouldn't care if Xiao Rui intended harm or not!

Xiao Rui pondered for a moment before saying, "I choose the first option: to become an external member of the Demon Suppression Division!"

While the second option offered freedom, Xiao Rui knew her strength was basically at the bottom among ghosts. With such little power, she might be killed at any moment out there.

Therefore, after a simple consideration, Xiao Rui chose to become an external member of the Demon Suppression Division. Although an external member, she would still have the backing of the Demon Suppression Division, making her much safer.

Lin Chen nodded slightly and contacted Xu Fei again, informing him of Xiao Rui's intention to become an external member. With Lin Chen's introduction, Xu Fei naturally didn't refuse.

After waiting for about half an hour, Xu Fei drove over. He needed to take Xiao Rui to the Demon Suppression Division for registration. Even for external members, the Demon Suppression Division took it very seriously.

Upon seeing Lin Chen, Xu Fei got straight to the point, "Lin Chen, what's your current strength level?"

Lin Chen had caused quite a stir recently, even killing a Fifth-order Corpse Ghost. Xu Fei was now unsure what level Lin Chen's strength had reached.

"I'd say Seventh-order!" Lin Chen replied calmly.

"Seventh-order?"

Hearing Lin Chen's words, Xu Fei's pupils constricted sharply, and disbelief filled his face. A Seventh-order Cultivator was basically the head of a sect.

Of course, this was for sects that weren't particularly large. For powerful sects, the sect leader would naturally be far more than just a Seventh-order Cultivator.

But even so, Lin Chen, being so young and already a Seventh-order Cultivator, was comparable to the top powerhouses of the older generation!

Keep in mind, Xu Fei himself was only a Third-order Cultivator and was quite well-known within his sect and the Qingzhou Demon Suppression Division.

"Brother Lin has remarkable skills!" Xu Fei said with emotion.

Xu Fei didn't say anything further. A Seventh-order Cultivator was someone even his master would treat with respect, let alone him. The two were no longer on the same level.

Xu Fei took Xiao Rui away, while Lin Chen drove back to school with Fatty. It was evident that Fatty was feeling a bit down throughout the journey.

"Fatty, are you alright?" Lin Chen couldn't help but ask Fatty beside him.

Fatty looked at Lin Chen beside him and said with a wry smile, "Old Lin, do you think I have a special connection with these demons and ghosts? Why have I been encountering these things so often lately?"

"How about we go to a temple to pray tomorrow?" Lin Chen suggested to Fatty.

"Sure!"

Fatty pondered for a moment, then nodded. He also felt that given his current situation, it was highly necessary to visit a temple.

"Old Lin, you're a Cultivator, right? Do you know any reliable temples?" Fatty quickly asked.

"I'll take you tomorrow!"

Lin Chen thought for a moment and decided to take Fatty to Vajra Temple. He also planned to help Fatty get a genuine protective talisman. Otherwise, with Fatty's luck, he might really be doomed one day.

After all, he was his cheap son and had been his roommate for four years. He couldn't just watch him lose his life.

Moreover, this trip to Vajra Temple would be an opportunity to learn about the cultivation world. After some thought, he decided to go to Vajra Temple. After all, having only recently become a Cultivator, besides the Demon Suppression Division, he only knew Cultivators from Vajra Temple.

"Achoo~"

In a humble meditation room at Vajra Temple, Master Yi Jie, who was meditating, suddenly sneezed and immediately woke up from his meditation.

"It's the height of summer, yet it's so cool on the mountain?" Master Yi Jie muttered to himself, then closed his eyes again and resumed his meditation.

The next morning, Lin Chen drove Fatty to Vajra Temple. After nearly four hours of driving, Lin Chen and Fatty finally arrived at the foot of Vajra Temple mountain.

Vajra Temple's fame was naturally far less than that of Shaolin Temple, but it had a history of over a thousand years and was said to manifest divine interventions from time to time. Therefore, the nearby residents had great faith in Vajra Temple, and it had considerable renown in the surrounding area and even throughout Qingchuan Province.

Although it wasn't the weekend, there were still quite a few pilgrims at Vajra Temple, many of whom were making offerings and prayers, including some from wealthy families. There were quite a few luxury cars worth millions at the foot of the mountain.

Fatty surveyed the temple and then said to Lin Chen beside him, "Old Lin, is this place reliable? Why does it feel no different from other temples?"

The Vajra Temple before them looked no different from an ordinary tourist attraction. During college, they had seen ordinary temples during class trips.

"Leave it to me, you can rest assured!" Lin Chen smiled calmly and found a monk nearby. "Little monk, I am a friend of Master Yi Jie, Lin Chen. Please convey my regards."

The young monk's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, but he still nodded. "Please wait, Benefactor. I will go and inform Master Yi Jie right away."

With that, the young monk walked towards the backyard. A moment later, the young monk returned and led Lin Chen and Fatty into the backyard.

As they walked into the backyard, they saw a notice posted on the corridor: This is a restricted area of the temple's backyard. No one other than the monks of the temple is allowed to enter.

Looking at the smart lock, Fatty exclaimed in surprise, "Are these monks this fashionable?"

"You didn't think monks are all people who ignore worldly affairs and focus solely on meditation, did you?" Lin Chen glared at Fatty impatiently.

Having interacted with Master Yi Jie and others, he knew very well that Master Yi Jie and the others were different from traditional monks. They were, in fact, Cultivators, just following the path of Buddhist Cultivation.

The young monk beside them twitched his mouth slightly. He finally understood why Master Yi Jie had such an expression upon hearing of Lin Chen's visit.

However, the young monk dared not ask further. After all, Lin Chen was acquainted with Master Yi Jie and was very likely a Cultivator. He was just an ordinary person, and he wouldn't dare to get involved in matters concerning Cultivators.

Soon, under the guidance of the young monk, Lin Chen and Fatty arrived at a meditation room. Pushing the door open, they found Master Yi Jie already waiting.

"Benefactor Lin!"

Master Yi Jie looked at Lin Chen and smiled slightly. "Your esteemed guest's arrival is unexpected, please forgive us for not meeting you sooner!"

"You are too kind, Master!"

Lin Chen smiled calmly and got straight to the point. "I have two main reasons for coming to Vajra Temple this time. The first is for my friend here."

"He's been encountering ghosts or strange beasts recently. If I hadn't been with him, he might have died countless times," Lin Chen glanced at Fatty and continued, "Master, has he been possessed?"

"Benefactor Lin, you are also a Cultivator. Do you think encountering ghosts and strange beasts is a sign of possession?" Master Yi Jie chuckled.