Although Ox-King was deeply worried, he did not flee. He knew that with his own abilities, he could not escape Bodhi Patriarch's grasp.
So he walked over alone and knelt on the ground. "Big Ox pays his respects to Bodhi Patriarch."
Bodhi Patriarch glanced at him indifferently. "So it is Big Ox. You have now become Ox-King. Quite impressive indeed."
Ox-King prostrated himself on the ground. "Spare me, Patriarch. Though Big Ox has become Ox-King, I have never done anything cruel or wicked. The demons I killed were all utterly evil, and I have never killed a single human."
Bodhi Patriarch smiled. "There is no need to be so frightened. I know what you have done. I did not come here today to deal with you."
Only then did Ox-King let out a breath of relief, only to discover that his back was already drenched in cold sweat.
Bodhi Patriarch said, "Ao Tingxin, the Fourth Princess of the East Blue, was just taken to the Heavenly Court by Lord Lao. There is no need for you to keep looking for her."
Ox-King was stunned. He wanted to ask something, but did not dare.
"Are you quite close to Uchiha Shin?"
"Yes," Ox-King answered honestly.
Bodhi Patriarch nodded. "Good. Then stay by his side properly."
Then he glanced at Ox-King's Mixed Iron Staff. "Did Maitreya Buddha give this to you?"
"Yes, Patriarch."
With a light wave of Bodhi Patriarch's hand, the Mixed Iron Staff fell into his grasp. He then poured his magical power into it, removing the Buddhist power from the staff.
"The Mixed Iron Staff carries Buddhist power. If you hold it for too long, you will be influenced by their Buddhist teachings, and eventually you will have no choice but to obey the Buddhist sect." Bodhi Patriarch returned