Evening.
Since this was his fourth time starting over, everything went incredibly smoothly, from rooting out the demonic beast spies in the temple to repairing the magic formation and witnessing the Buddha Child's birth.
Of course, in the eyes of Abbot Huiming and the other monks, everything Xu Taiping had done was nothing short of a miracle.
Every monk looked at him with devotion and reverence.
"Lord Heavenly Dharma Protector, this old monk has had his disciples prepare a vegetarian meal. If you do not mind, please accompany me to the dining hall."
After naming the Buddha Child, Xu Taiping left the small courtyard with Abbot Huiming, preparing to go to the dining hall for a meal.
The previous time, Xu Taiping had wanted to learn about the demons and devils outside, so he had accepted Abbot Huiming's invitation.
Tonight, however, he still had to return and discuss with Sister Lingyue and Blade Ghost how to withstand that axe blow from the Heavenly Wolf King in two days, so he did not intend to go.
"Abbot Huiming, tonight I..."
"Lord Dharma Protector, if you haven't eaten, come eat with us!"
Just then, the Buddha Child's father, that thoroughly honest farmer, came out of the courtyard, rubbing his hands together.
"There's no need..."
"It's all watery soup and bland fare with that old monk, nothing tasty. I've made a pot of chicken soup for my wife and stewed some meat. It's all good stuff."
Before Xu Taiping could finish, the man pulled him aside, leaned close to his ear, and whispered.
"Come on, come on, let's go inside. The bowl and chopsticks are all ready!"
Without giving Xu Taiping any chance to refuse, the man dragged him toward the room.
"Abbot Huiming, please head back without me."
Xu Taiping helplessly glanced