"Holy Monk Lamo, the Sacred Lotus Restriction within the city can no longer hold! Please, holy monks, lend us your aid once more and drive that demon away!" An old man in sumptuous official robes stood beside a yellow-faced monk, pleading anxiously.
"City Lord of Jingxi, it is not that we refuse to act. But as you know, our divine power comes entirely from the Holy Lord. After driving away that Earth Demon a few days ago, we have almost none left. To pray to the Holy Lord for divine power again, we must offer fresh sacrifices." The yellow-faced monk shook his head helplessly.
"I have brought half a year's savings from the city lord's residence. Please accept them on the Holy Lord's behalf." The richly dressed old man hurriedly turned toward the two attendants behind him.
The two men struggled forward carrying a chest. When they opened it, a dazzling golden glow spilled out. Gold and silver filled more than half the chest, while jade, spiritual materials, and other cultivation supplies lay in one corner.
"Is this all?" Ignoring the gold and silver, the yellow-faced monk looked at the jade and spiritual materials and frowned. His voice remained unhurried, as though the situation outside did not concern him at all.
"Fewer merchants have been visiting the city lately, and this is all the city lord's residence has. Once the demon retreats, I will immediately approach the wealthy merchants in the city. I should be able to gather some more." The richly dressed old man wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, sounding rather unsure.
The yellow-faced monk exchanged glances with the other monks and was about to speak when a tremendous crash came from outside.
They hurriedly rose and looked outside, their expressions changing.
The crystal pearl atop the