The Foreign Monk Was Released from Prison

While in a coma, Song Shuhang had another dream. This time, it wasn't a 'Dream Entry state,' but rather a dream about his entire life.

From the time he could remember as a child, his life unfolded slowly like a movie, leaving no detail untouched.

Many trivial memories, some of which had long been forgotten, suddenly resurfaced. In particular, many things that Song Shuhang wanted to forget appeared clearly in his memory once again—it was incredibly bittersweet.

While unconscious and dreaming, Song Shuhang seemed to hear Senior Sister Ye crying.

He wanted to wake up soon, but his dream had only reached the second year of middle school. He still had a long life ahead of him, and waking up was still a long way off.

[What a ridiculous Appraisal Secret Method!] Song Shuhang thought to himself.

However, although he was in excruciating pain and nearly died this time, he did gain something, at least a few methods to resolve the issue of 'excessive spiritual power'—when he wakes up from his coma, he can begin accumulating [Merit Light]. Before that, he needs to cultivate a method of salvation such as the <Ksitigarbha Soul-Deliverance Scripture>.

If only I could meet that Foreign Monk again! The immense, almost tangible Merit Light emanating from him must have converted at least tens of thousands of people, right? Perhaps, his Merit Light has even converted a hundred thousand people, resulting in a qualitative change!

Having already converted so many vengeful Resentful Ghost and accumulated a wealth of Merit Light at the First-Grade Dragon-Gate Leap Realm, the Foreign Monk is undoubtedly very experienced.

If I were to encounter Foreign Monk again, I might be able to gain some experience in 'converting vengeful Resentful Ghost's from him.

As Song Shuhang was thinking this, he suddenly felt a lightness in his body!

Time City, Book Space.

Senior Sister Ye's tears rolled down her cheeks. "Waaah~ Let me tell you first, I'm not crying because you're so badly injured. Waaah~ It's just because the sadness in my heart is welling up. I'm crying so hard, waaah, I can't stop."

While crying, Senior Sister Ye sprinkled healing Daoist magic on Song Shuhang's Spirit Ghost.

As healing spells were continuously cast, the injuries on the Spirit Ghost's back were suppressed. However, if Senior Sister Ye stopped the healing spells, the wounds on the Spirit Ghost's back would reopen.

"When will this wound heal? Will it stay like this forever? Waaah~" Senior Sister Ye thought to herself.

As they spoke, the wound on the Spirit Ghost's back reopened!

This time, despite Senior Sister Ye's healing magic being used continuously, the wound on the Spirit Ghost's back only grew larger and larger.

The wound was dark and its interior was as deep and unfathomable as a black hole.

"What's going on?" Senior Sister Ye increased the effect of her healing spell, but the wound on the Spirit Ghost's back showed no sign of healing.

Irreversible wounds?

"What should we do? Should we ask the teacher for help?"

At this moment, the Spirit Ghost's screams stopped.

The wound on my back is still there, but it no longer hurts.

The Spirit Ghost suddenly weakened and drooped, floating on Song Shuhang's back.

Song Shuhang, who was in a coma, also calmed down.

Senior Sister Ye asked softly, "Is it no longer painful?"

The Spirit Ghost nodded slightly.

Senior Sister Ye curiously stretched out her finger and poked at the wound on the Spirit Ghost's back.

But before her fingers could touch the Spirit Ghost, Spirit Ghost swiftly darted to the side.

Spirit Ghost have different vision than humans; their vision is circular and 360 degrees without blind spots. Therefore, they could see the scene of Senior Sister Ye poking her finger at its wound.

"Will it hurt if you touch it?" Senior Sister Ye asked curiously.

Song Shuhang's Spirit Ghost nodded.

Then... the Spirit Ghost seemed to suddenly realize something.

It darted in front of Senior Sister Ye in a flash, stretched out its hand, and touched her hand.

"?" Senior Sister Ye asked in confusion as she touched the Spirit Ghost's hand.

The next moment, a thought was transmitted from the Spirit Ghost.

"Oh? You're leaving 'Time City' and Jadewater Pavilion?" Senior Sister Ye asked.

The Spirit Ghost nodded.

Senior Sister Ye: "Where do you want to go after leaving Jadewater Pavilion?"

[Back to Earth.] The Spirit Ghost continued to transmit its thoughts.

"Shuhang's body is here. Are you sure you can go back to Earth?" Senior Sister Ye asked worriedly.

"No problem. I'll go execute an order from my main body to find a solution to the problem of excessive mental energy," the Spirit Ghost replied weakly.

Senior Sister Ye nodded. "Alright, I'll tell you how to leave."

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Senior Sister Ye pointed out to the Spirit Ghost how to leave 'Time City' and Jadewater Pavilion.

Then, the Spirit Ghost drifted away from Time City and left the Jadewater Pavilion.

Because it is a spirit, its movement speed is extremely fast, several times faster than Fourth-Grade cultivator who can Sword Flight. The Spirit Ghost can directly pass through things that are purely material, such as meteorites and fragments.

Just half a day later, the Spirit Ghost had returned to Earth and arrived in China.

Throughout the journey, the Spirit Ghost remained cautious Vigilance, failing to attract the attention of any cultivators.

After returning to China, the Spirit Ghost first went to Song Shuhang's hometown, White Whale Road in Wenzhou City.

After confirming that her parents were safe, the Spirit Ghost drifted to 'Ox Summit Mountain' near White Whale Road.

There, a film crew had already set up, building props and other necessary items for filming—this was the crew of Professor Smith, the director's friend who loved dogs.

It seems the crew hasn't officially started filming yet?

The Spirit Ghost hovered above the film set for a while, then quietly drifted away.

Let it come back after the crew officially starts filming.

Next, the Spirit Ghost wanted to go find Yu Jiaojiao to see if she had brought back that interesting 'author'.

However, it could not sense Yu Jiaojiao's presence.

The Spirit Ghost didn't have Yu Jiaojiao's contact information either—but Yu Jiaojiao Song Shuhang's phone number was saved. It seemed he could only try to contact Yu Jiaojiao after his main body woke up.

The Spirit Ghost gave up the idea of finding Yu Jiaojiao.

Now, let's prepare to execute the commands from the main body!

The Spirit Ghost continued its wanderings.

Its main purpose in returning to Earth this time is to find that 'Foreign Monk'!

While in a coma, Song Shuhang had considered finding that Foreign Monk to learn how to exorcise Resentful Ghost and gain some experience.

For some reason, the Spirit Ghost took his thought as a 'command'.

So the Spirit Ghost left the Jadewater Pavilion and traveled thousands of miles back to Earth to find that Foreign Monk.

But the Foreign Monk are currently unknown, and there's no way for either side to contact him. In this vast China, where can they even begin to search for him?

The Spirit Ghost began to ponder; its thoughts and senses were synchronized with Song Shuhang's. If Song Shuhang allowed it, it could possess all of Song Shuhang's memories.

In Song Shuhang's memory, the Foreign Monk was eventually taken away by the police and imprisoned in Southern River Grand Prison.

[Perhaps we could go check out the Jiangnan Prison; maybe we'd find something there?] the Spirit Ghost thought to itself.

So, the Spirit Ghost drifted towards Wenzhou City Railway Station, intending to hitch a ride to the Jiangnan Region.

The bullet train timetable indicates that the next train to the Jiangnan Region is in three hours—that's quite a long journey. Should we consider taking a plane instead?

But then, a feeling of exhaustion washed over the Spirit Ghost.

It has already flown back to Earth from space today, and then spent half a day flying over Wenzhou City. It's very tired. It should rest for a while and conserve its energy. After all, its current realm is the same as its original body, only at the Second-Grade Third Dantian level. The current consumption is a bit too much for it.

It's a good opportunity to take a three-hour break.

The wound on my back is still there, but it no longer hurts, and I don't know when it will heal.

The Spirit Ghost floated above the train station and began to rest.

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Meanwhile, the Foreign Monk was standing in a train station in the Jiangnan Region.

He has been released from the Southern River Grand Prison for several days now—in fact, he could have been released much earlier, but he chose to stay in that grand prison to convert evildoers and ghosts, so he has remained there until now.

At this point, the Foreign Monk had successfully leaped over the Dragon Gate and become a Second-Grade Cultivator.

He was protected by Merit Light powerful it was almost outrageous. So, what was an insurmountable barrier for most ordinary cultivators, the 'Dragon Gate Leap' realm, was a natural progression for the Foreign Monk. He easily leaped over the Dragon Gate and advanced to the Second-Grade rank with almost no trouble!

After successfully advancing, he chose to leave the Southern River Grand Prison.

When he left Southern River Grand Prison, the happiest person was none other than the disciple he had taken in there— Zhao Bulu. This was the outer disciple of the Moon Saber Sect who had stolen a package from Sima Jiang, the tyrant of Harvest Express, only to be captured by Sima Jiang's men and have both his legs broken.

Poor Xiao Zhao encountered Foreign Monk after being imprisoned in Southern River Grand Prison.

As a result, he was forcibly converted and forced to become a monk, and was even given six ordination scars. He had to recite scriptures with the Foreign Monk every day. To make matters worse, the food at the Southern River Grand Prison was already bad, and the Foreign Monk stipulated that he could only eat the vegetarian portion of the food.

Zhao Bulu thought of the word 'suicide' several times.

Therefore, Zhao Bulu was arguably the happiest person when the Foreign Monk left Southern River Grand Prison —it would have been even better if the Foreign Monk had taken back his words before leaving the prison. "I will come to pick you up after you are released."

In the week since his release from prison, the Foreign Monk has been begging for alms and wandering around while consolidating his Second-Grade Realm.

Meanwhile, he also took on several jobs along the way, performing funeral rites for others, earning enough for a few vegetarian meals.

"I've now advanced to the Second-Grade. By the way, should I go back to the sect to see Wuyinzi?" the Foreign Monk murmured.

Upon seeing Master Wuyinzi, he'll surely want to change out of his monk's robes... and his staff will probably be replaced with a flying sword, right?

The Foreign Monk felt exhausted just thinking about that scene.

"I feel like I should wait a few days before returning to the sect. Otherwise, I'll get scolded by Master again as soon as I go back." The Foreign Monk scratched his head, already imagining his teacher's furious reaction.

I've made up my mind, I'm not going back to the sect!

"Since we're not going back to our sect... where should we go next?" The Foreign Monk took out his phone and opened a map to look at the map.

The world is so big, he wants to go out and explore. Where should he go?

Ding-dong~~ At that moment, a push advertisement popped up on his phone.

[Renowned director Jacob arrived safely in Wenzhou City, China the day before yesterday and has chosen Ox Summit Mountain on White Whale Road as the filming location for his new movie.]

"Mr. Jacob is coming to China to film a new movie?" The Foreign Monk was intrigued when he saw this.

Although he shaved his head and became a monk, he still retained many interests and hobbies.

Besides helping vengeful Resentful Ghost, he also enjoys watching movies. His favorite director is Mr. Jacob, who is from the same country as him—a world-class director and the pride of his hometown!

"If I had the chance, it would be really interesting to have a small role in Mr. Jacob's movie," the Foreign Monk thought to himself.

It's decided! The next destination is Wenzhou City, on White Whale Road!

So, the Foreign Monk boarded the high-speed train to Wenzhou City.

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Three and a half hours later.

Near Wenzhou Railway Station.

Zhou Li, 46, dragged himself home exhausted, parked his brand-new electric scooter, and locked it.

The company has been requiring us to work overtime a lot these past few days, which is making Zhou Li very annoyed.

Moreover, his old electric scooter was stolen two days ago. He then spent over three thousand yuan to buy this new one. In one fell swoop, almost half a month's salary was wasted.

He was also complained about by his wife all night, and he was seething with anger.

"Damn it, don't let me find out who stole my car, or I'll teach them a lesson they won't forget! Go for it!" Zhou Li swung his fist forcefully.

He gritted his teeth with hatred at the thought of the thief.

After locking up his new electric scooter, Zhou Li dragged his tired body upstairs to his apartment.

Just then, a thin figure wandered towards them from a distance.

"Hehe, I just got an old one a couple of days ago, and a new one arrived today. Dinner's all set for tonight." The figure chuckled, his eyes quickly scanning the surroundings.

There's no one within dozens of meters; a great opportunity.

He quietly approached the new electric car.

"Did you add a big lock? Tsk tsk, naive. I can open two locks like that in three seconds." The thin figure approached the new electric scooter, quickly squatted down, and a wire appeared between his fingers as he swiftly unlocked it.

However... this large lock looked rather old-fashioned, but it had some new tricks up its sleeve. I tried for a full five seconds, but it still wouldn't open.

"Damn it, what kind of lock is this?" the thin figure said in frustration; he couldn't open it.

He gritted his teeth, then pulled a chain from his pocket. It was one of his habits—if he encountered a car whose lock he couldn't open, he would add an extra lock... Even if I can't steal the car, I'll still annoy you!

He would be very happy if he had the chance to see the car owner fly into a rage.

This is absolutely a distorted mindset; it's an illness that needs treatment!

Just then, a Foreign Monk slowly walked towards them from a distance.

"Sir, please stop!" the Foreign Monk shouted, his voice booming like thunder. "Sir, stealing is wrong! It is a sin that should be abstained from! Please stop immediately to avoid punishment!"

When the topic of punishment came up, the monk's eyes lit up.