Though it was only an illusory arm lifting, it drew the Sandalwood Buddhist Beads embedded in the stone lotus up into the air with it.
The Buddhist Beads traced an arc through the air, then hovered before Su Shi'er.
"Hmm? What do you mean, Senior?"
Studying the Sandalwood Buddhist Beads before him, lost and then returned, Su Shi'er did not rush to accept them.
Su Shi'er would never forget the words Zen Master Shanfa, the Buddha of Golden Cicada Temple, had spoken when he saw Su Shi'er obtain these Buddhist Beads all those years ago.
At this moment, the three-inch Nascent Soul narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with vigilance.
The indistinct voice pressed his palms together and said calmly, "Benefactor need only use this Buddhist Bead in place of the Southern Bright Leaving Fire. That will keep your Nascent Soul from suffering harm."
"And then?" Su Shi'er cautiously pressed.
"There is no then." The Vague Figure gently shook his head.
"If this junior is not mistaken, these Sandalwood Buddhist Beads contain astonishing Buddha Essence. Once fused into my Nascent Soul, I fear... the power within it will inevitably be assimilated by the Buddha Essence. At that time... will this junior's Nascent Soul still be a Nascent Soul?"
Su Shi'er spoke in rapid succession to the figure before him.
He did not dislike Buddhist Sects, but he knew their rules were numerous. Born of the Daoist path, his will was as firm as a rock. Moreover, he bore a blood-deep sea of vengeance. He had no intention of becoming a demon, nor did he intend to become a Buddha.
"It will be a Nascent Soul, and also the Sarira of a Buddhist Cultivator. But Benefactor may rest assured. This method will not affect your future cultivation in the slightest. Cultivate