Enemies Meet

Chen Lin gave the Old Monk a long, searching look, suppressing any outward reaction.

The man looked different from the Nian Kong he had met, so he could not be certain whether this was Nian Kong's clone. But either way, it no longer had anything to do with him.

He had already thrown away everything connected to the Buddhist Sect. After the skeletal elder had cleansed his body, its divine abilities and cultivation techniques had also been purged.

He now had no further ties to the Buddhist Sect.

"Master Niankong, Moon Reflection Palace has not forbidden visits from alien races during this grand ceremony. Fighting is also prohibited within the city. Your actions have violated that prohibition. You must now compensate this woman, or we will have no choice but to take you away."

Chen Lin delivered an impartial judgment.

But he heightened his vigilance, guarding against a sudden attack.

If this really was Nian Kong's clone, his strength would certainly exceed what he displayed.

With Nian Kong's capabilities, he must have already reached the Venerable Realm, equivalent to a cultivator's Great Vehicle Stage. Even his clone would have to be an Arhat at the very least.

The Old Monk did not become angry.

He glanced at Chen Lin and said calmly, "In that case, let us do as you say, benefactor!"

With that, he took out a crystal-clear Round Bead and presented it to the Demon Woman.

"This is a Calming Bead. May it dispel the hostile qi in your heart. Do not recklessly entertain thoughts of killing."

Then he turned and left.

Chen Lin had not expected the matter to be resolved so easily. Watching the man's figure slowly disappear into the crowd, he felt a premonition that trouble was about to come knocking again.

He drew a