"Little Master Chan'er, you already knew Jiangliu was the Buddhist Bead in human form?" Lu Huaming asked, looking at the string of purple Buddhist Bead.
"Jiangliu told me." Chan'er nodded.
"Then why didn't you expose him to the abbot? Why did you even preach on his behalf?" Lu Huaming's eyes widened, his face full of confusion.
"This humble monk believes all living beings are equal. Why distinguish between true and false? As long as it benefits the people, there is no harm in preaching for him. It would be even better if this could guide Jiangliu to redemption." Chan'er spoke with utmost seriousness.
Lu Huaming could neither laugh nor cry at those words. Little Master Chan'er was truly foolish to the extreme.
"Abbot, since Jiangliu knows his mistake, please forgive him. Let him remain by this humble monk's side in the form of the Buddhist Bead and cultivate diligently. Perhaps the Demonic Blood's vicious aura within him can gradually be purified." Chan'er said to Hai Shi.
"Since you have said so, Chan'er, very well. Buddhist Bead, from now on, follow Chan'er and cultivate properly. Do not cause any more trouble, and make sure to protect Chan'er well," Hai Shi said.
"Tch, as if you needed to tell me that. I've protected him through several lifetimes already!" Buddhist Bead snorted.
Seeing Hai Shi's decision, the other monks, though one or two still harbored dissatisfaction, said nothing further.
"Regarding today's events, this old monk thanks you two benefactors for your assistance. On behalf of everyone at Golden Mountain Temple, I offer you my gratitude." After settling Jiangliu's matter, Hai Shi turned and bowed to Shen Luo and Lu Huaming.
"Abbot, you are too courteous. Eliminating demons and defending the righteous path is the duty of us righteous cultivators. However, Fellow Daoist Shen