Divine & Bizarre: Increasing Points to Invincibility-Chapter 46: Enthusiastic Informant - Daoist Priest Fan_1

Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Enthusiastic Informant - Daoist Priest Fan_1

"No problem."

Facing Xie Jiu’s kind concern, Fan Wu simply replied with two words.

"As long as you’re okay!" Xie Jiu sighed with relief.

His voice still carried a hint of shock, obviously not yet over the scenes that had just unfolded.

Taking a moment, he continued, "I had not expected to be rescued once again by Daoist Priest Fan. Had it not been for Daoist Priest Fan’s timely assistance, I fear that both the banner lord and I would have had slim chances of survival tonight."

This was no flattery.

Xie Jiu was simply stating the facts.

With the strength of him and Shen Ji Yue, if the Ghost Groom and the Ghost Bride had been separate... they might not have necessarily defeated them, but at least they could have held their ground for a while.

But when the Ghost Groom and Ghost Bride merged into one, their combined power was simply too much for them.

Not to mention holding their ground for a while...

Whether they could last even ten breaths was a question!

This time, they had truly skirted the edge of the underworld.

Although he was not afraid of death, being able to cling to life was always preferable.

In the end, there was some relief.

"Thank you, Taoist Priest, for slaying the evil spirit, protecting the Destiny Coffin, and saving the lives of thousands in Bai He County!"

Shen Ji Yue had come over at some point.

She sincerely uttered three thanks and with a serious expression said, "Be it Bai He County or the Qintian Division, both will remember the kindness of Taoist Priest Fan!"

The gratitude of the two rang in Fan Wu’s ears, no different from a fart.

If it hadn’t been for these two fools, if it hadn’t been for that broken coffin in the inn.

Why would the followers of The Great Revered One have come here?

And why would he have encountered the followers of The Great Revered One again?

Thinking of this...

Fan Wu replayed in his mind where he might have offended The Great Revered One these past few days?

He first left the shackles of a Green-faced Water Ghost in the government offices of Qiulong County, effectively destroying an offering to The Great Revered One. He killed Xuan Shizi, wiping out a follower of The Great Revered One.

Before killing Xuan Shizi, he had stepped on The Great Revered One’s face and kicked The Great Revered One’s sculpture... which amounted to desecration.

Then, because of Xie Jiu transporting the Destiny Coffin, he drew a strange shadow. Killing the strange shadow... was again the murder of a follower of The Great Revered One.

Because of that broken coffin seeking his protection, he drew the Ghost Groom and Ghost Bride to him, forcing him to act.

The result... was clear, he had once again taken out followers of The Great Revered One.

And this time, it was two!

Sigh!

Fan Wu realized that he had not only clashed with Qiulong County but also with Qintian Division!

Perhaps because his mood wasn’t great, his face carried a bit of gloom.

Together with the aura emanating from him, akin to a fierce beast...

It made both Xie Jiu and Shen Ji Yue...

Feel somewhat intimidated!

They naturally did not know why Fan Wu was in a bad mood.

All they knew was that this Daoist Priest Fan before them gave a terrifying impression.

That oppressive feeling, even for those on the path of cultivation...

Could stir up palpitations in the heart!

This made them quite uneasy.

What was going on?

Hiss!!

Could it be that something they said had offended Daoist Priest Fan?

The possibility caused both Shen Ji Yue and Xie Jiu to panic.

They were no longer composed!

Just as they were filled with uneasy thoughts, the voice of Fan Wu suddenly sounded.

This was a rare instance in which he proactively spoke to the people from the Qintian Division, "Two banner officials, does the Qintian Division know of a strange and mysterious creature?"

"Ah?" Shen Ji Yue thought that what was about to come was Fan Wu’s wrath, especially since Daoist Priest Fan’s expression wasn’t very pleasant.

The result was unexpected.

What came was such a question.

"Daoist Priest Fan, the mysterious creature you mentioned... what is it?" Shen Ji Yue suppressed the feeling of relief in her heart and then couldn’t help but ask.

"It is called the Great Revered One—its full title seems to be ’the Compassionate Great Revered One, the Saviour of Suffering in Heaven and on Earth,’" Fan Wu said without any hesitation, directly naming the Great Revered One.

His purpose for revealing the name of the Great Revered One was simple; he felt that he should not be too disadvantaged.

After unwittingly doing two big favors for the Qintian Division, they should at least do something for him in return.

Coincidentally, he had completely offended the Great Revered One to the point of no return.

And an entity like the Great Revered One was anathema to an Imperial Court institution like the Qintian Division!

With that in mind,

would the Qintian Division also take action against the Great Revered One?

Exactly!

Fan Wu intended to bring a colossal force to be one of the enemies of that damn Great Revered One!

This enemy had to be strong, capable of diverting a portion of the Great Revered One’s attention.

Thus allowing him, Fan Wu, to live a slightly more peaceable life for a while to come.

What could be more suitable than the Qintian Division? After all, the Qintian Division is a born nemesis of the Great Revered One!

How could an Imperial Court institution tolerate a ghastly creature causing trouble within the borders of Great Zhou?

With myriad thoughts swirling in his mind, Fan Wu pondered for a moment before continuing, "In Qiulong County, I exorcised an evil ghost. That ghost was raised by a cultist who worships a mysterious entity known as the ’Great Revered One.’ This entity is presumably very powerful, with a large following of devotees."

"Previously, Xie Xiaoqi and I encountered a shadowy mysterious creature that mentioned ’the Great Revered One’ in front of me. And now, the Ghost Groom and Ghost Bride we just met also mentioned ’the Great Revered One’."

"From this, we can almost certainly infer that they share some kind of indescribable connection with the Great Revered One."

"Perhaps the covert mastermind who attempted to snatch the Destiny Coffin in the past few days, as well as tonight, could also be the Great Revered One."

The more Fan Wu spoke, the more solemn the expressions of Shen Ji Yue and Xie Jiu became.

After he finished speaking, the two looked at each other as if by agreement.

In their eyes, what Daoist Priest Fan said...

The amount of information was simply explosive!!

Cultists, mysterious creatures, fierce ghosts... they all worship an enigmatic being known as "the Great Revered One"?

This is about faith!

The word "faith" is not to be used lightly!

Shen Ji Yue took a deep breath, shook her head, and replied, "I am not aware of the name ’Great Revered One.’ If what Daoist Priest Fan says is true, then this Great Revered One..."

She paused, her expression extremely solemn, "Is very likely to be a terrifying existence!"

She hadn’t seen any weird shadows, but she had just seen the Ghost Groom and Ghost Bride.

Such formidable ghosts are worshipping that Great Revered One?

What does that imply...

Shen Ji Yue was keenly aware.

She did not doubt the veracity of Fan Wu’s words, for in her eyes... Daoist Priest Fan seemed to have saved her life, helping them to protect the Destiny Coffin.

How could Shen Ji Yue doubt the words of such a benefactor?

With a grave expression, she immediately said, "Such demons and evildoers, our Qintian Division branch in Bai He County is probably not capable of handling. I will order someone to report this significant matter to the Qintian Division in Yinghe Prefecture!"

She bowed to Fan Wu, "Thank you, Daoist Priest Fan, for your chivalrous heart in informing me of such a national calamity and disaster-bringing abomination."

Fan Wu nodded, acknowledging her response.

What ill thoughts could he harbor? He was just a concerned citizen "reporting" to the authorities.

Let the Qintian Division and the Great Revered One...

Engage in their various power struggles!

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