Chen Lin gave the Old Monk a long look, suppressing any outward sign of his unease.
The monk looked different from the Nian Kong he had encountered, so he could not determine whether this was Nian Kong's clone. But either way, it had nothing to do with him anymore.
He had already discarded everything related to the Buddhist Sect. After the skeletal elder had tempered and cleansed his body, its divine abilities and cultivation techniques had also been purged.
Now, he had no further ties to the Buddhist Sect.
"Master Niankong, Moon Reflection Palace has not forbidden members of other races from visiting during this Grand Ceremony. Fighting within the city, however, is prohibited. 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.
At the same time, he raised his guard against a sudden attack.
If this truly was Nian Kong's clone, his strength would certainly be far greater than what he displayed.
With Nian Kong's abilities, he must have already reached the Venerable Realm, equivalent to a cultivator's Great Vehicle Stage. Even a clone would have to be an Arhat at the very least.
The Old Monk did not grow angry.
He glanced at Chen Lin and said calmly, "In that case, we shall do as you say, benefactor!"
With that, he took out a crystal-clear Round Bead and offered it to the Demon Woman.
"This is a Calming Bead. I hope it can dissolve the hostile qi in your heart, so you do not rashly indulge in thoughts of killing."
Then he turned and left.
Chen Lin had not expected the matter to be resolved so easily. As he watched the monk's figure slowly disappear into the crowd,