Upon hearing Zhunti's question, Venerable Yuanshi narrowed his eyes slightly but didn't hurry to answer.
He was naturally familiar with the two Saints of the Western Teachings.
He knew that Jieyin and Zhunti were both shrewd men who never acted without expecting a reward. They were cautious by nature, and utterly profit-driven.
After East King Duke, the Head of Male Immortals, established Purple Mansion, he invited the two to join.
At the time, Jieyin and Zhunti had yet to Attain Sagehood. Seeing East King Duke's power and the potential for profit, they joined Purple Mansion.
Later, the Demon Race destroyed Purple Mansion.
Jieyin and Zhunti did nothing to help Purple Mansion. Instead, they took advantage of its misfortune, not only carrying off countless living beings from Zifu Prefecture but also plundering many treasures.
When Venerable Yuanshi remained silent for a long while, Saint Zhunti frowned slightly and asked in a tentative voice:
"Senior Brother Yuanshi."
"Y-You didn't come all the way to the Western Lands to demand an explanation from us, did you?"
At that, Venerable Yuanshi came back to himself and smiled faintly.
"Don't worry!"
"I didn't come here to demand an explanation."
"I just have something I'd like to ask you two."
As he spoke, Venerable Yuanshi glanced at Jieyin and Zhunti with a meaningful look.
At this, the expressions of Jieyin and Zhunti both changed. Confusion stirred in their hearts.
They had no idea what Venerable Yuanshi wanted to ask that had made him come all the way to the Western Lands in person.
After a brief hesitation, Jieyin spoke.
"Senior Brother Yuanshi, what would you like to ask?"
Hearing this, Venerable Yuanshi didn't beat around the bush. He asked plainly:
"I wonder, do you two want to spread Western Buddhist teachings to the Eastern Lands?"
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