Chapter 823 - 74: Bringing Forth Accusations

Xia Panqiu, Si Yujie, and Tang Language witnessed the disappearance of the Descriptive Book in Chen Lusi’s hand.

Yet their tiers were not considered low.

However, none of the three seemed to have ’seen’ the process of the Descriptive Book’s disappearance.

But they did not ask much about it, instead opting for silence with tacit understanding.

Because Zhou Jian had already approached the group.

Although they didn’t know why Chen Lusi prevented Zhou Jian and the others from seeing the Descriptive Book, since he did it, he surely had his reasons.

"Chen Tiance."

Zhou Jian finally led the members of the Security Army to Chen Lusi’s front and called out to him, while carefully observing the expressions of several people.

And when he noticed that Tang Language was still as before... clinging to Chen Lusi’s clothes like a silly fawn, almost needing a tail and a pair of beast ears.

He knew what the result was.

Just like the outcome of all previous incidents.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Chen Lusi also turned his head and greeted them.

"How are the circumstances over there...?"

Although Zhou Jian had already guessed the result, considering his colleagues around him and for the sake of thoroughness, he still needed to confirm again.

After all... what exactly happened just now, not even ordinary members knew, he himself was quite curious.

The Ghostly Land disappeared too quickly.

Quick to the point where it was hard to distinguish if it was a dream.

Hearing Zhou Jian’s words, Chen Lusi also noticed the curious, admiring, and fanatical gazes of the other Security Army.

Organizing his words, he replied, "The matter has been resolved..."

He briefly explained what had just occurred to those before him.

Of course.

Not as simply as he had spoken to Si Yujie and the others earlier.

After all, they are not Si Yujie, and for Chen Lusi, he is not simply the Celestial Strategy of the Celestial Strategy Mansion.

Chen Lusi hadn’t considered these matters before.

But recently, whether passively or actively, he had been considering these matters.

And after hearing Chen Lusi expand quite a bit and detail the process, especially the entry into the Yellow Springs, their breathing obviously became erratic.

Zhou Jian murmured disbelief, "...A Heroic Spirit on the level of Emperor Shi? Foreign Buddha?"

"Yes."

Chen Lusi nodded: "However, most of the people in Yellow Springs I do not recognize, so I cannot provide you with a precise answer as to who they are. As for the Foreign Buddha... that’s just my own term, I suspect there are traces of him domestically as well, after all, without relevant beliefs domestically, it wouldn’t be possible for him to have influenced that Huai Yuan, even affecting the Heroic Spirits of the Ten Halls of Yellow Springs.

But clearly, his foundational beliefs are not domestic, or more accurately, he is dissatisfied with the current situation and position of Buddhism domestically.

After all, Buddhism here has an extremely solid foundation.

As for Huai Yuan, he may never have realized what he had behind him, yet he was dissatisfied with the current state, coincidentally fitting the demands of the Buddha behind him.

Their Buddha nature and human nature complemented and entangled each other, leading to the demonic fall of Huai Yuan just now.

And once the Foreign Buddha was driven away... Huai Yuan was just a person, a less obsessive person who would cry."

Most people in Yellow Springs are unknown to Chen Lusi.

It’s not due to a lack of historical knowledge.

It’s because those golden figures had very few features.

One could only tell their form up close, guessing through their words.

And those who didn’t speak throughout.

Probably no one knew who they really were.

Zhou Jian and the others: "..."

At this moment.

Their thoughts were surprisingly consistent... although perhaps there were differences if one thought about it, it could essentially be summarized in one sentence.

...Meeting ancestors, facing powerful enemies, guarding the relics and belief of ancestors’ Divine Hall.

"By the way."

Chen Lusi, looking at their gaze filled with surprise, fanaticism, and admiration, still not quite adapted, proactively shifted the topic: "Earlier I agreed with them, if a Zen Master who appeared in Jiming Temple wanted to leave and pursue their Righteous Fruit, then let them leave. I need you to report this to Li Zheng and the upper echelon of the Security Army.

I will also inform Ji Xin."

"..."

Zhou Jian suddenly snapped back to reality, reluctantly suppressed the shock within, pondered for a moment, and asked in a low voice, "May I ask why? Many of them are strategic-level Advanced Empowerer..."

Chen Lusi glanced back at Jiming Temple, then softly explained: "Religious identity should rank beneath national identity, but among the Zen Masters there, clearly not everyone thinks this way, so rather than forcing cohesion, let them unbind and pursue the Righteous Fruit they desire.

After all, awkward cohesion will still result in events like Huai Yuan.

As for the strategic-level Advanced Empowerer you mentioned... I will handle it."

"..."

A very offhand remark.

But after hearing it, Zhou Jian looked up at Chen Lusi, instantly feeling that it didn’t matter whether those Zen Masters stayed or left.

Though he knew this thought was inappropriate.

But he couldn’t help having this notion.

He believed his colleagues in the Security Army thought the same.

Truthfully.

Not just the Security Army.

Since Zhou Jian appeared, Si Yujie and the others, who had been silently listening to the conversation, were thinking the same.

Zhou Jian nodded, then responded with a peculiar expression: "...Understood, I will convey it."

"Then there’s nothing more for this side."

Chen Lusi pondered: "You can return to Li Zheng’s side... By the way, is there anything needing assistance over there?"

This time, Zhou Jian was urgently reassigned here.

"Probably not needed..."

Zhou Jian shook his head: "It’s mostly third-class contact, and the scale of the legendary activation is not large... We can return, oh, right."

As they were talking.

Zhou Jian thought of something, suddenly raising his head, "Ji Xin Celestial Strategy is rushing over."

"..."

Chen Lusi paused for a moment, then after a brief silence, asked, "...Did you inform her?"

"Yes."

Zhou Jian seemed a bit embarrassed, "The commotion at that time was really too great, and with your disappearance, just to be on the safe side, I had someone notify Ji Xin. Later, when the situation improved, I notified Ji Xin Celestial Strategy again, but Ji Xin Celestial Strategy... said she had to see you, also accusing you of deceiving, her tone sounded quite aggressive."

"......"

Chen Lusi looked at Zhou Jian.

Zhou Jian and Chen Lusi exchanged a glance, inexplicably feeling a bit timid.

...

Zhou Jian and the others left.

They walked away, looking back thrice with each step.

Chen Lusi watched them leave, then gently rubbed his brow.

"...Brother, are you really afraid of Ji Xin Celestial Strategy?"

The little girl Si Jiayan, who had been holding Chen Lusi’s hand, raised her snow-white chin and suddenly asked softly.

"It’s not that I’m afraid."

Chen Lusi shook his head, then remembered the girl back then who told him not to adventure into the Yellow Springs Mainstream, who wished for him to always stay safe and wanted him to remain in the human world. Thinking of her nervous demeanor when she said these words, he felt a bit helpless, "I just went back on my word..."

"In short, you’re guilty!"

Tang Language added, "Just like a man caught cheating..."

"If you can’t give a good example, then don’t."

Chen Lusi turned his head, raised his hand, and lightly karate chopped her on the head, "Besides, what are you teaching the kids?"

Tang Language let go of Chen Lusi’s clothes, rubbed her head, lightly glared at him, and muttered, "The feeling is definitely the same."

Xia Panqiu and Si Jiayan couldn’t help but laugh.

Chen Lusi didn’t continue to mind Tang Language.

"That book... can’t they see it?"

At this moment.

Si Yujie spoke again, curiously glancing at Chen Lusi’s right hand.

"It’s not that they can’t see it, just based on my judgment, it’s not suitable."

Chen Lusi raised his head to look at Si Yujie, "Moreover, the book wasn’t summoned by me; it appeared voluntarily due to some kind of recognition. From now on, I probably... won’t use it again."

Si Yujie seemed unsure, "So that is..."

Chen Lusi shook his head, "I’ll explain later, let’s leave here first."

Si Yujie: "..."

"Let’s go."

Chen Lusi held the little girl’s hand.

Just as he held the little girl’s hand, the sound of high heels hitting the ground came from behind.

Immediately after.

His ponytail was grabbed.

"In that case, let’s talk at the beach!"

Si Yujie grabbed Chen Lusi’s ponytail, gently pulling it.

"..."

Chen Lusi slowly turned his head.

Si Yujie glared at him, a joking expression appearing on her beautiful face, spoke in frustration, "You’re eager to leave because you’re afraid of facing Ji Xin, right? Then come to the beach with Sister. I promised you last time, and Xiaoyan also wants to play... Just explain clearly what that is, half-speaking doesn’t count!"

Chen Lusi: "..."

"..."

Si Jiayan... or rather to be more accurate, all three of them, including Tang Language and Xia Panqiu, upon hearing Si Yujie’s words, their eyes all lit up.

"Brother."

Si Jiayan gripped Chen Lusi’s hand hard, looking at him with a face full of anticipation.

Chen Lusi: "..."

...

At the same time.

Inside a speeding car.

"Alright, I understand..."

Shanli responded coldly, then turned back to face forward, waiting for the other party to hang up the phone before stepping on the brake, slightly decelerating, while glancing at Ji Xin sitting next to him, softly saying, "Lingyin Temple over there wants to see you."

Ji Xin looked forward without speaking.

"Including Lingyin Temple, Bai Ma Temple, Jiming Temple, Famen Temple, Longquan Temple, and Mount Song... basically most temples that qualify as ancient have contacted me."

Seeing that Ji Xin didn’t speak, Shanli continued, "Moreover, it’s obvious they’re not here to discuss any break away or negotiate, their posture is very low, rather it’s more like they’re here... to explain and apologize."

Speaking to the end.

Her voice gradually lowered, carrying a strong hint of incredulity.

Ji Xin was silent for a moment, "...Back then, I sent Chen Lusi to see them just wanting them to be afraid and retreat."

Shanli nodded, "I know... and the result now is, not only did he make them afraid and retreat, he even made them... repent and come to apologize."

Ji Xin: "..."

"So, are you still going to find him?"

Shanli discovered Ji Xin was silent again and slowed down further, asking again.

Ji Xin immediately replied, "...Find!"

Shanli asked curiously, "To hold him accountable?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xin slowly turned her head, glared at her, "Idiot!"