Chapter 201

Really!

The Paradise will never give reincarnators a task that guarantees death.

However, this mission is practically a death sentence, unless one is a transmigrator like Lu Xuan, and understands some of the plot and general trends of this world.

Otherwise, it's basically a lost cause.

That's probably how those reincarnators with SS-class and SSS-class talents met their demise.

In a world like this, strength is no longer important. No matter how strong you are or how many treasures you are given, your opponent can still crush you like an ant.

The most important thing is to find the right method and timing; even a slight deviation can lead to defeat.

Knowing that Chen Xuanzang and the incarnation of Buddha might be in this small town, Lu Xuan began his search.

After searching for more than an hour, Lu Xuan finally spotted the figure that resembled the incarnation of Buddha amidst a chaotic argument.

"You bald bastard, you don't pay for the chicken dinner, I'll beat you to death, you damn monk..."

An older woman was seen violently attacking a fat, big-eared monk wearing tattered robes with a stick.

The monks dared not resist and just kept running away.

After running for quite a while, the old woman, panting heavily, leaned on her cane and greeted each member of the monk's family tree one by one.

The crowd of onlookers dispersed shortly afterward.

Lu Xuan followed the monk all the way to his lodgings.

She made no attempt to hide herself, knowing that whatever she did was probably under his watchful eye.

So why act like a thief?

Since the monk didn't object to the openly following him, Lu Xuan naturally assumed that he agreed.

Here, Lu Xuan saw a handsome young man doing his studies while tapping a wooden fish.

Chen Xuanzang was already used to the monks' disheveled appearance.

He simply said, "Master, you got beaten up again for stealing chicken, didn't you?"

"Haha, cultivation, this is all cultivation."

The monk clearly didn't want to delve deeper into this issue and quickly changed the subject.

He said, "Xuanzang, there's a fish demon in the fishing village that's harming people. Go and subdue that fish demon in my place."

Chen Xuanzang really wanted to throw Three Hundred Children's Songs in his face.

Knowing the old monk's character, he said nothing, shouldered his bag, and prepared to leave for the fishing village to reform the fish demon.

"Grandmaster, please accept me as your disciple."

Before Chen Xuanzang had even left the gate, Lu Xuan had already rushed to the monk and knelt down.

He kept repeating that he wanted to become a disciple of a monk.

In this world, Lu Xuan had become acutely aware of his own weakness.

The passersby on the street gave Lu Xuan an irresistible sense of power.

Until Lu Xuan tried to lift a stone that looked to weigh only ten or twenty pounds.

Lu Xuan realized something was wrong with this world. He might not be able to beat even a child, let alone an ordinary adult.

Perhaps the gravity in this world is no different from that in other worlds, but the extraordinary substances, or rather, the primordial energy and spiritual energy, have long been integrated into their bodies and are closely related to them.

They might not realize it, but Lu Xuan already sensed something was different; the air here was very comfortable.

With just a casual breath, Lu Xuan Lu Xuan felt as if his cells were cheering; he sensed that his body was slowly becoming stronger.

It must be caused by the spiritual energy present in the air.

Originally, Lu Xuan had planned to go with Chen Xuanzang to subdue the fish demon, but after realizing that he was the weakest of the weak, Lu Xuan made up his mind.

Before Chen Xuanzang went to find Sun Wukong, the King of Demons, he wouldn't go anywhere else. Even if it meant pestering the monk, he would stay by his side.

No matter how much suffering he endured, pretending to be stupid, being shameless, or being persistent, Lu Xuan was determined to cling to this incarnation of Buddha.

As the Buddha, it's one thing if you can't see me, but I've been right under your nose all along. Surely you wouldn't just stand by and watch me die.

Lu Xuan was prepared to be driven away by the other party.

"Ah? You want to become my disciple?"

The monk was indeed surprised by Lu Xuan's actions; of course, he was a master actor, so it was also possible he was faking it.

"Haha, look! Xuanzang, your master's fame has spread far and wide. Behold, people are even coming specifically to become your disciples."

"Cough cough."

The monk asked in a serious tone, "What's your name? Where did you hear about me? How much tuition are you planning to give?"

Lu Xuan's attitude was sincere, as if the person in front of him was not a desecrated monk, but a truly enlightened monk. Whether you believe it or not, in my eyes you are Buddha!

"My disciple's name is Lu Xuan. Upon seeing you, Grandmaster, I felt as if I had seen Buddha. I only wish to stay by Buddha side and serve you sincerely. I hope you will grant my request, Master."

The monk looked somewhat troubled, rubbing his fingers together. "Your resolve to seek Buddha's help isn't very firm!"

Lu Xuan pretended not to see the monk's actions and respectfully replied, "This disciple's devotion to Buddha is unwavering, and I will certainly not disappoint Buddha."

The monk couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Good grief! You're even more shameless than me; you've always been a freeloader.

I can't even support myself, and I have to resort to (scamming and cheating) to beg for alms.

You think you can take care of me? You have no shame!

The monk said, "Since that's the case, then I'll give you a test. My disciple Xuanzang is going to the fishing village to subdue a fish demon, and you'll go with him."

Lu Xuan shook his head fiercely. "Isn't this asking me to die?"

"Master, my cultivation is still shallow. I will not go anywhere else; I only wish to stay by your side."

The monk said, "Oh dear, besides, I haven't accepted you as my disciple yet. How about you come and become my disciple after you and Xuanzang have subdued the fish demon together?"

Lu Xuan: "This disciple is devoted to Buddhism and hopes that Master will grant my request."

Seeing Lu Xuan's persistent and persistent manner, the monk was also somewhat at a loss.

The monk's tone was no longer compassionate; instead, he said curtly, "My dilapidated temple is so poor it can't even support itself. You should go somewhere else to learn a trade."

"Oh, so that's what Master is worried about. Don't worry, Master, you can leave the begging for alms to me from now on. With me here, I promise you won't go hungry."

After saying that, Lu Xuan ignored the surprised looks from Chen Xuanzang and his disciple, grabbed a tattered monk's robe from the temple and put it on.

He picked up a broken bowl and went begging for alms, giving the two of them no chance to react.

Both Chen Xuanzang and the monk stared wide-eyed at Lu Xuan's departing figure.

After a long while, Chen Xuanzang finally uttered, "He must have taken the best monk's robe and the last intact bowl in the temple."

The monk then realized, "Oh no, this kid might have tricked us out of our most valuable possessions!"

Xuanzang rolled his eyes. "That bowl and that tattered monk's robe aren't even worth two copper coins."

The monk was displeased upon hearing this. "What do you mean, two copper coins?"

Stop insulting me, it should be at least three copper coins!

The monk patted Chen Xuanzang on the head. "What's it to you? Hurry up and go to the fishing village to subdue the demon."

After Xuanzang left, the monk's expression completely changed. He made hand seals and muttered, "Couldn't even calculate it? A variable, a variable indeed!"

Then he shook his head and ignored him.

Lu Xuan's face was burning hot after he walked out of the temple!

I really don't know how I could be so shameless.

Although the process was a bit complicated, the result was good; I managed to find a reason to stay.

Survival is nothing to be ashamed of!

Next, it was time to go beg for alms. Lu Xuan rubbed his head, feeling a headache coming on.

She stroked her beautiful, dark hair.

A true man dwells between heaven and earth; how can he allow this thin, long thing to ruin his cultivation? Let me cut you off today, to cure you forever!

My dagger isn't entirely useless; it's actually quite convenient for shaving scalps.

The only downside is that it's too sharp; it left several bloody marks on my scalp after shaving.

This can be considered proof of my sincere devotion to Buddhism.

From this moment forward, Lu Xuan is a devout Buddhist monk, and it doesn't matter if the Heavenly King himself comes.

Even in death, he wanted to die in the image of a devout Buddhist monk.

This is Lu Xuan's only chance of survival!

Don't be fooled by the fact that monks in later generations found it quite easy to beg for alms; even if they didn't do anything special, they could still give a few dollars as a token gesture.

But here, Lu Xuan could only sigh: People's hearts have changed so much!

"Get out of here, you stinking monk! Don't block my business. Go beg somewhere else..."

"No, no, I can't even support myself, how could I possibly have any for you..."

"Grandmaster, do I look like someone who can afford to eat? I'm starving too! Grandmaster, I see you have a steamed bun in your bowl, please share some with me. I haven't eaten for days. Hey, Grandmaster, don't run away..."

Lu Xuan had truly witnessed the full spectrum of human nature.

Those who were directly kicked out were considered lucky; some even turned around and begged the monks for alms. If they hadn't run away quickly, they probably wouldn't have been able to keep their only piece of steamed bun.

After working hard for most of the day, this was all they had to show for it. Lu Xuan was still hungry, but since their master hadn't eaten, how could a disciple eat first?

"Master, I'm back. This is today's vegetarian meal. Please enjoy."

Lu Xuan placed the only steamed bun he had begged for in front of the monk.

The monk looked at Lu Xuan with some difficulty, then sighed and said, "Alas! I think you might not be suited for this line of work. Let's forget about it."

Lu Xuan would never leave, of course. He was joking; this world was so dangerous that without this powerful backer, he'd probably vanish into thin air in no time.

"Master is right, I will work hard."

As they were talking, Lu Xuan's stomach rumbled a few times, much to his dismay.

The monk said, "Look at you, you really don't belong here. You should leave! Are you hungry? Eat this bun, and then go back to where you came from."

Lu Xuan: "Disciple is not hungry. I only hope that Master can serve Buddha. With Buddha by my side, I do not feel hungry."

The monk was somewhat angry. "You may not be hungry, but I am! Look at what you've begged for! Is this food for humans? No wine, no meat, how am I supposed to eat?"

Lu Xuan: "Yes, disciple will go and beg for wine and meat for master."

After saying that, Lu Xuan picked up the bowl, swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva, carefully placed the steamed bun in front of the monk, and held an empty bowl to prepare wine and meat for him. The only drawback was that it was too sharp, leaving several bloody marks on his scalp.

The monk was somewhat angry. "You may not be hungry, but I am! Look at what you've begged for. Is this food for humans? No wine, no meat, how am I supposed to eat?" After saying that, Lu Xuan picked up the bowl, swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva, carefully placed the steamed bun in front of the monk, and held an empty bowl to beg for wine and meat for him.

Lu Xuan: "Yes, disciple will go and beg for wine and meat for master."

After saying this, Lu Xuan picked up the bowl, swallowed a few times, and carefully placed the steamed bun in front of the monk. He then held an empty bowl, intending to beg for wine and meat for him. The monk was somewhat angry. "You may not be hungry, but I am! Look at what you've begged for. Is this food for humans? Without wine or meat, how am I supposed to eat?"

Lu Xuan: "Yes, disciple will go and beg for wine and meat for master."

After saying this, Lu Xuan Lu Xuan picked up the bowl, swallowed a few times, carefully placed the steamed bun in front of the monk, and held the empty bowl himself, preparing to beg for wine and meat for him.