After listening to the cultivators' conversations for a while and hearing nothing particularly useful, Liu Changxu paid the proprietor in spirit stones and left with his wives.
By then, his wives had eaten and drunk their fill and lost interest in shopping any further.
Seeing this, Liu Changxu prepared to leave Ning'an City with them and continue their travels.
As for the wicked monk, although Liu Changxu was somewhat interested in his Joyful Zen Sect cultivation techniques, he was not determined to capture him at all costs.
Nor did he have any interest in catching a wanted wicked monk on behalf of his enemy, the Great Brightness Temple.
What Liu Changxu had not expected, however, was that although he wanted to stay out of other people's business, the wicked monk would come knocking of his own accord.
As he and his wives left Ning'an City aboard the Ruyi Void-Escaping Shuttle and sped through the sky, an exceptionally handsome monk suddenly appeared ahead of their flying boat, blocking their path.
"Benefactors, please stop!"
Liu Changxu was immediately amused. He simply ordered the Ruyi Void-Escaping Shuttle's artifact spirit to halt, curious to see what tricks this monk would pull.
"May I ask why you have blocked our path, Master?"
Liu Changxu asked with a relaxed, playful smile.
"You may not know this, benefactors, but I came because all of you share a karmic affinity with the Dharma. I am here specifically to invite you to explore the Dharma together!"
The handsome monk spoke after offering a respectful bow.
After looking the handsome monk over, Liu Changxu could not help thinking appreciatively:
If I hadn't known this man was a wicked monk who practiced the Joyful Zen Sect's arts, his words would most likely have left me with a favorable impression!
But knowing