He really hadn't meant it that way!
A misunderstanding!
A colossal misunderstanding! The moment he heard Wu Hua say he could make a request, he had thought of the golden progress bar.
Wouldn't that give him a perfectly legitimate excuse to quietly fleece him?
But who would have thought Wu Hua would misunderstand?
Though it was a misunderstanding, it was a wonderful one.
Since you'd put it that way, it would seem rather rude if I didn't play along.
Then I'd reluctantly play along.
"I have long heard that the Dharma is profound, able to save others and oneself alike. I have always wished to hear of Vajra Temple's mysteries firsthand," Xu Bai said with a smile.
"Benefactor, I am rather ashamed that you would make such a request. However, there are some things this humble monk must state beforehand. I cannot speak of Vajra Temple's secret arts; I can only discuss ordinary Buddhist sutras and my own understanding," Wu Hua said regretfully.
He had never explained the Dharma to anyone before, so he found it somewhat novel now.
"No matter," Xu Bai said indifferently.
Buddhist teachings?
No, no, no. All he wanted was the progress bar.
Nothing else mattered.
"Then... let us begin." Wu Hua spoke slowly. "Whether you succeed or fail, even if you lose, once you lend me a hand, this humble monk will still explain the Dharma to you."
"That's good." Xu Bai smiled and drew the long saber at his waist. "Here?"
Though he only needed to swing once, this was still the Liu Residence. Causing too much commotion could easily draw attention.
"Rest assured, Benefactor. This place is far from where people live; even if there is some noise, it will be difficult to wake anyone. Besides, it is only one strike," Wu Hua