The Contest for the Buddhist Sect's Holy Son: An Assessment of Merits?

Seeing that Chen Changqing was about to leave, Rujie no longer concealed anything and revealed the truth:

"Brother Changqing."

"To be honest, I am currently involved in the competition for the title of Buddhist Sect Holy Son."

"The most important criterion for this selection is the merit of vanquishing demons and monsters and saving the common people."

"Among them, the achievement of converting Greater Ghosts is particularly crucial."

Upon hearing this, Chen Changqing was slightly surprised, looked Ru Jie up and down, Rujie couldn't help but joke:

"You wine-and-meat monk, how can you call yourself Buddhist Sect Holy Son?"

Chen Changqing was very familiar with Rujie.

Although he is Buddhist Sect disciple, he cultivates his mind but not his speech.

And he's also very lecherous!

Seeing Chen Changqing teasing him, Rujie smiled sheepishly and replied:

"Benefactor Changqing, you are mistaken."

"Although I enjoy wine and meat, as the saying goes, 'Wine and meat pass through the intestines, but Buddha remains in the heart.'"

"How can he not be worthy of being called Buddhist Sect Holy Son?"

Chen Changqing smiled faintly and got back to the main point:

How would you like me to help you?

Rujie's expression hardened, and he said with a serious face:

"This humble monk has heard of a haunted place called Yulan Stronghold."

"A group of extremely powerful ghosts dwells inside."

"The leader is an existence at the level of a Ghost Sovereign."

"If I could convert him, it would greatly increase my chances of winning the position of the Buddhist Sect Holy Son!"

At this point, Rujie gave a slightly embarrassed smile and added:

"Alas, this humble monk is currently only at the Nascent Soul stage."

"Going to Yulan Stronghold alone would be like a lamb entering a tiger's den, which is why I thought of you, Benefactor Changqing."

"Back when we were still in the Core Formation Realm, we joined forces to suppress that Ghost Granny Ghost who had the cultivation of Ghost General."

"If we can get help from Benefactor Changqing this time, we will surely be able to create new glories!!"

Rujie was deeply shocked.

The reason he wanted to come here was to find Chen Changqing.

Firstly, the two already had a good relationship.

Secondly, during their previous encounter at the Nine Provinces Auction, Rujie discovered that Chen Changqing's cultivation had already reached the Half-Step Spirit Transformation.

Although the Ghost Sovereign of Yulan Stronghold is equivalent to Spirit Transformation cultivator among Human Race Cultivators.

However, in Rujie's view, if they joined forces with Chen Changqing, there was still a great chance of killing him.

Upon seeing Chen Changqing again, Rujie was surprised to discover...

Chen Changqing's cultivation has already broken through and advanced to the Spirit Transformation Realm, which makes them even more eager to get Chen Changqing's help.

After listening to what Rujie said, Chen Changqing understood, nodded slightly, and said:

"I see."

"I thought it was something serious."

Let's go!

Seeing that Chen Changqing agreed so readily, Rujie slightly surprised, clearly not expecting Chen Changqing to be so decisive and not mention any conditions.

Of course, what he didn't know was...

Chen Changqing considered him a friend, so why would he offer him any conditions?

If it were any other Buddhist Sect monk, Chen Changqing wouldn't have agreed so readily.

After all, Chen Changqing still vividly remembered what happened in that small town.

The seemingly compassionate monks of Thunder Sound Temple, in order to improve their own cultivation, cruelly slaughtered the entire town.

In Chen Changqing's eyes, such behavior was utterly despicable.

As for Rujie, he may appear to be a somewhat unruly monk, but he is pure of heart and different from those hypocrites.

That's why Chen Changqing was willing to help him with this favor.

"Um?"

Seeing Rujie's surprised expression, Chen Changqing paused, glanced at him, and said:

"How?"

"You wine-and-meat monk, don't you want any merit anymore?"

Upon hearing this, Rujie quickly snapped out of his daze and said with a grin:

"No, no!"

"This Changqing monk was simply a little surprised that Benefactor Changqing agreed so quickly!"

Rujie filled with emotion.

Chen Changqing had helped him more than once.

In dealing with Granny Ghost, he even saved her life in the Universe Secret Realm of the Dao Sect and helped her find the Buddhist Sect lineage.

Now, he's bothering Chen Changqing again, asking him to help him vie for the position of the Buddhist Sect Holy Son.

"I, Buddha Lord, owe Brother Changqing a great deal!"

"If he ever needs anything in the future, I, Buddha Lord, will go through Mountain Foot Fire for him without hesitation."

Rujie muttered to himself.

Then, Chen Changqing let Little Black wander off on his own, while he left with Rujie.

Before long, Chen Changqing led Rujie to the location of Liu Mu.

At this time, Liu Mu was still busy formulating a plan to recruit talent.

"Greetings, Holy Son!"

Upon seeing Chen Changqing arrive, Liu Mu quickly stood up to greet him.

Chen Changqing smiled faintly and said:

"Elder Liu Mu, I need to accompany Master Rujie of Heavenly Sound Temple on some business."

"All matters, large and small, within the peak are now entrusted to you."

"Especially the matter of recruiting disciples."

As he spoke, Chen Changqing glanced at Ru Rujie beside him.

Upon hearing this, Liu Mu paused for a moment, then quickly nodded and said:

"Don't worry, Holy Son!"

"I will take good care of everything within Evergreen Peak."

Afterwards, Chen Changqing and Rujie did not linger and turned to leave.

Watching Chen Changqing's departing figure, Liu Mu frowned slightly, a sense of unease creeping into his heart:

"Where are the Holy Son and the people from Heavenly Sound Temple going?"

"The Seven Peaks Grand Competition will be held soon, so let's hope nothing goes wrong."

After a brief pause, Liu Mu let out a long sigh and didn't dwell on it any further.

He still had full confidence in Chen Changqing.

Soon, Chen Changqing and Rujie arrived at another cultivation site within Evergreen Peak.

This is a valley, tranquil and peaceful, rich in the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

"Brother Changqing."

"Everything that needed to be explained has been explained. Shouldn't we set off for Yulan Stronghold now?"

Rujie frowned, looking puzzled, and asked.

Chen Changqing smiled slightly, not in a hurry to answer Rujie.

Just then, a white figure suddenly floated down from not far in front of the two.

The person who arrived was none other than the Ghost Cultivator Xiaoqian.

"It was him?"

Xiaoqian's heart skipped a beat when she saw Rujie.

She was captured by the Granny Ghost and forced to harm other living beings. Just then, Chen Changqing and Rujie came to deal with the Granny Ghost.

After converting and killing the Granny Ghost, Rujie originally intended to convert Xiaoqian as well.

Fortunately, Chen Changqing interceded on her behalf, and Xiaoqian was able to save her life.

"This?"

At the same time, Rujie saw Xiaoqian, he was also surprised and couldn't help but ask in astonishment:

"What are you doing here, you female ghost?"

Just now, Rujie was wondering why Chen Changqing had brought him here. Who would have thought that it was to see the female ghost Xiaoqian?

Before Chen Changqing could speak, Xiao Qing spoke first:

"Master Rujie."

"It was you, young master, who brought me from the small town to the Shu Mountain Sacred Land."

"Not long ago, the town was completely massacred by the monks of Thunder Sound Temple; not a single person survived."

"The young master took pity on me, being all alone and helpless, and thus took me in."

As she spoke, Xiaoqian glanced at Chen Changqing, her eyes filled with gratitude.