With a helpless sigh, Yuanshi Tianzun knew that continuing like this would yield no results. He rose and left, intending to look elsewhere.
Yuanshi Tianzun did not know that while he had been speaking with the old Fangzhang, a young monk named Xuanming had happened to pass by and overheard their conversation.
Xuanming's eyes shifted slightly, as though he had thought of something, and he left the place.
After leaving the small temple, Yuanshi Tianzun continued onward. There were several temples nearby, after all; if this one would not do, there were others.
After walking some distance, Yuanshi Tianzun suddenly stopped because he saw a monk ahead, muttering curses under his breath.
He would not have paid attention, but then he heard the monk mention Uchiha Shin.
"Uchiha Shin, you heartless madman! I'll make you pay for your blood debts with blood! I, Xuanming, will kill you in this life!"
The young monk shouted furiously.
Yuanshi Tianzun was taken aback. He recognized this monk; he had run into him when entering the temple.
He stepped forward and walked toward the monk.
"Little monk, what are you doing here?" Yuanshi Tianzun asked softly.
The little monk startled, hurriedly wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and said, "Nothing. I was just saying a few things."
After saying that, the little monk headed toward the temple, with Yuanshi Tianzun following close behind.
"Little monk, I just heard you cursing Uchiha Shin. Is this Uchiha Shin you mentioned the Mystic Spirit King of Cloud Dream Marsh?" Yuanshi Tianzun asked with a smile.
"What nonsense! How could I curse Uchiha Shin? He is the Mystic Spirit King. Don't say such things again, or if he finds out, my life will be in danger!" The little monk said, widening his eyes.
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