If he wasn't proficient in poison arts, he would pose almost no threat.
Unfortunately, Fahai, having consumed a marrow cleansing pill and cultivated the Six Divine Abilities of Buddhism, was immune to poisons.
As for the opponent's cultivation, it was merely at the Grandmaster Early Stage, which in Fahai's eyes, was not worth worrying about.
The challenger was bound to lose!
Fahai was not at all worried about Ding Chunqiu's pursuit; he now had a clear understanding of his own strength.
If that old poison dared to come to his door, he would use his Innate realm power to slay the Grandmaster with his sword!
After being reborn through the marrow cleansing pill and absorbing the medicinal power of the Lesser Rejuvenation Pill, he was already able to wield the true power of several treasures.
With the Legacy of the Fahai lineage and Buddhist Divine Abilities, a mere Ding Chunqiu was not worth mentioning.
Seeing Fahai's calm expression, Xuzhu felt a twinge of pity and reminded him again:
"Senior Brother, Ding Chunqiu is a Grandmaster expert after all; his poisons are extremely insidious, he has committed many evil deeds, and his Heart-Nature is malicious."
"Once he targets you, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Fahai gently shook his head, his tone calm: "It's fine, if he comes, I naturally won't let him leave alive."
Hearing the certainty in Fahai's words, Xuzhu was first stunned, then gave a bitter smile.
Senior Brother Fahai's Aptitude was indeed extraordinary, but he seemed to have underestimated the huge gap between Innate and Grandmaster.
Although he didn't want to question his Senior Brother's ability, Xuzhu couldn't help but worry.
That was the notorious old poison...
Never mind, he just hoped Ding Chunqiu wouldn't find them.
"Don't worry, I'm here for everything."
Fahai lightly patted Xuzhu's shoulder.
Although this Junior Brother was a bit ugly, Fahai understood the genuine concern in his heart.
So, he didn't want the other party to be worried.
"Oh, right, Junior Brother Xuzhu, are you also planning to go to Wuliang Mountain?"
Xuzhu nodded and replied:
"Yes, Congbian XianSheng, Layman Su, has set up the Zhenlong Chess Game and invited heroes from all over to solve it. Shaoshi Mountain also received an invitation."
"I am accompanying the elders of my sect down the mountain this time to attend the event."
"It's just that I got separated halfway."
"So that's how it is."
No wonder Xuzhu was wandering alone.
With his mediocre Aptitude, weak martial arts, and overly benevolent personality, if he traveled the Jianghu without protection, he would likely suffer sooner or later.
A Disciple like him, lacking self-preservation abilities, should, by rights, be personally led by his elders.
However, Fahai observed along the way and found no one accompanying him; it turned out they had gotten separated en route.
"It's alright, follow me, and you'll still reach Wuliang Mountain."
"Let's go, let's go downstairs to eat first, then continue our journey."
Eating meat and drinking wine could nourish the body, fill one's stomach, and trigger rewards for breaking precepts—many benefits.
Where could one find such a good thing?
The two then went downstairs together.
Fahai sat at the table and casually tossed a silver ingot onto it.
He was no longer the impoverished person he once was.
The ten taels of gold he received just from opening the System gift package were enough for him to spend for a long time.
Gold, in this world, was always the most reliable hard currency, with considerable value.
"Bring up the best dishes and wine."
"Remember, no vegetarian dishes, I want meat."
The Shopkeeper, seeing the silver land, walked over with a beaming smile.
But as soon as he heard Fahai's order, he immediately froze.
The surrounding diners also looked stunned.
A monk, eating meat and drinking wine, and not a single vegetarian dish?
This...
Xuzhu naturally wouldn't break his precepts and softly said, "I only want vegetarian dishes."
Fahai ignored him and urged the Shopkeeper: "Aren't you going to prepare it quickly?"
Money spoke.
The Shopkeeper suppressed his doubts, bowed and scraped, and turned to arrange the wine and meat.
Amidst the surprised and puzzled glances from all around, Fahai remained unperturbed, waiting calmly.
Xuzhu sighed inwardly, truly worthy of his Senior Brother; such a steady Heart-Nature, he was far from being able to match.
He already felt a bit awkward under the gaze of others, but Fahai didn't care at all, eating and drinking as usual.
Fahai didn't care what others thought.
With delicious food in front of him, he had no time to bother with such trivial matters.
Just as he was about to pick up his chopsticks, the System's notification sound rang in his ears.
【Host detected, broke the precept of drinking alcohol, rewarded with one gift package.】
Another gift package.
With two more precept breaks, he would receive a critical reward.
He couldn't help but feel a little anticipation in his heart.
Just as Fahai was about to feast, the inn's door was pushed open, and several figures walked in.
The leader, dressed in brocade, had an elegant demeanor and handsome features; he was clearly from a prominent family.
Beside him, a woman with picturesque features and black hair tied back with a silver ribbon, cascading over her shoulders.
She wore white, possessed stunning beauty, and had a cold expression, as if untouched by worldly affairs, like a Fairy.
Behind the two, followed two bodyguards, burly and dignified, clearly not ordinary individuals.
The four sat down at the table next to Fahai's, chatting while waiting for their food.
One of the bodyguards spoke first, his tone full of flattery:
"This time's Zhenlong Chess Game, Young Master, once you appear, you will surely solve it."
"That's natural."
The other immediately agreed.
"Who is our Young Master? He is Nan Murong of Gusu."
"The Zhenlong Chess Game, which no one has solved for thirty years, is but a trivial matter for the Young Master."
The white-clad woman also nodded slightly, her tone gentle:
"Cousin will definitely be able to do it."
Murong Fu's expression was smug; he smiled lightly, and his folding fan snapped open.
"Do not be complacent; there are countless capable people in the Jianghu, and there may not be no prodigies."
"Although I inherited my family's learning, I only have six or seven parts certainty at most in solving the game."
Seemingly humble, it was in fact a very high self-assessment.
Upon hearing this, Fahai couldn't help but burst out laughing.
This Young Master Murong, he thought too highly of himself!
The opportunity to solve the game was right in front of him, the person was sitting at the dining table.
Even if Xuzhu was powerless, how much certainty did you, Murong Fu, have?
Before Fahai's laughter faded, it drew displeased glances from Murong Fu and the others.
Bao Butong couldn't hold back first; he slammed the table and stood up, angrily shouting: "What right do you have to laugh?"
"I laugh at those who are arrogant, ignorant, and don't know the immensity of heaven and earth."
As soon as these words came out, Xuzhu was instantly stunned, and his expression became extremely tense.
Senior Brother, those words were too much!
That was Nan Murong of Gusu!
From the conversation, he already understood that the richly dressed young man was none other than the famous Murong Fu.
A Prodigy in the top twenty of the innate ranking!
His strength was at the Innate Late Stage!
Such an existence, ranked eighty places higher than Fahai!
To say such provocative words in front of him, wasn't that slapping him in the face?
The matter would likely not end peacefully.
How could Murong Fu swallow this insult?
As expected, as soon as Fahai's words fell, the faces of the several people next door immediately darkened.
Were these words accusing him of lacking self-awareness?
Having no self-awareness, yet daring to speak so arrogantly?
Murong Fu, throughout his journey, relying on his talent and family background, had received countless praises and his reputation echoed throughout the Martial Forest.
When had he ever suffered such humiliation?
Now, an unknown Little Monk dared to publicly ridicule him.
How could this disgrace be endured?
If he hadn't considered the reputation he had painstakingly built over the years, fearing that a moment of impulse would ruin it, he would have already made his move.
The two retainers beside him, seeing their master's grim expression, also immediately became furious.
Bao Butong coldly swept his gaze towards Fahai, sharply questioning: "Which temple's wild monk are you from?"
"Drinking wine and eating meat, disregarding precepts, clearly an uncultured Dong Xi!"
"Today, I shall discipline you on behalf of your elders!"
After a cold snort, he immediately made his move.
He immediately used his famous martial art, intending to make the opponent pay the price!
As a retainer of the Murong family, if the master was humiliated, the servant would die.