A Little at a Time

However, Lin Zhu narrowed his eyes slightly. Rather than relaxing because of the other party's politeness, his vigilance only grew stronger.

A smile suddenly appeared on his face as well. It looked casual, yet his eyes were icy to the depths. Meeting Amitabha's compassionate gaze, he spoke unhurriedly, his clear voice echoing through the oppressive heavens and earth.

"Buddha, you are too polite. Actually... I never wanted to come."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the Ninth Heaven Prison crowd standing ready nearby, their faces tense with anxiety. His tone suddenly turned cold, carrying an unquestionable challenge.

"Yet... someone seems not to understand the rules. They kidnapped my brother and forced me to make this trip. Buddha, tell me... how should this be settled?"

Just as Lin Zhu's words fell, while the sharp-edged question still echoed through the air—

[Ding! A special event, "The Dragon Clan's Fury, the Buddhist Sect Faces Tribulation," has been detected. Hidden side quest triggered—"Scales of Karma."]

[Quest requirement: During this confrontation, the host must wield words as blades and skillfully provoke the already tense conflict between Western Heaven and the Dragon Clan, throwing both sides into unrest and gradually disrupting their composure. Different rewards will be granted based on the degree of provocation and the confusion levels of both sides.]

[Quest reward: Based on the final rating, 50,000–100,000 Merit points will be awarded, and the temporary status "Karma Disruptor" will additionally be unlocked.]

[Note: Muddy water makes fish easier to catch; only in chaos can one display one's methods. Host, seize the opportunity and muddy the waters further.]

The system's cold, mechanical prompt suddenly rang out in Lin Zhu's mind, but its contents stirred him. Provoke conflict and throw them off balance? That was... exactly what he wanted.

He had already been deeply