"Your disciple pays his respects, Master!" Dong Santong hurriedly bowed when he saw the newcomer.
"Ah! Your disciple pays his respects to Grand Supreme Ancestor Buddha Xuanmen!" Seeing that it was Buddha Xuanmen, Li Xiaoya hurriedly bowed. He did not know whether he was imagining it, but whenever he stood before a High-Ranked Cultivator like Heavenly Venerable Daoling or Buddha Xuanmen, he invariably grew respectful, even a little afraid, without meaning to.
Of course, Li Xiaoya did not know that this was the overwhelming pressure a High-Ranked Cultivator exerted specifically upon those of lower levels. To a True Cultivation Stage cultivator, the power of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator was as invincible as the heavens themselves. That inspired unease, making them unconsciously behave with respect or fear. It was merely an instinct for self-preservation, and it was particularly pronounced in someone like Li Xiaoya, whose divine sense was naturally powerful.
"Mm! It looks as though you've almost recovered!" Buddha Xuanmen said with a warm smile, looking like a kindly old man.
"I must thank you for saving my life, Grandmaster!" Li Xiaoya said respectfully.
"Still, you need to temper your state of mind further. Oh, and you can wear the Buddhist Beads I gave you. They'll help keep your mind at peace," Buddha Xuanmen said mildly.
"Yes. Your disciple will obey!"
"Remember, demons are born from the heart. Be sure to keep your heart calm!" Buddha Xuanmen continued.
"Yes! Thank you for your guidance, Grand Supreme Ancestor!"
"All right. Since you're fine now, go on back!" Buddha Xuanmen waved a hand, dismissing him.
"Yes! Your disciple takes his leave!" Naturally, Li Xiaoya obediently cupped his hands and said goodbye. But Dong Santong, standing nearby, took advantage of Buddha Xuanmen's inattention to make an annoying face at him, infuriating him enough