Chapter 318: Chapter 250: This Body Refining... Why Does It Feel Like Alchemy?

"I have been presumptuous. Please do not be offended, Buddha’s Son.

If the Buddha’s Son desires the Fox Wolf Wood Heart, we can certainly discuss the matter further.

Since the first condition is unacceptable, we can always discuss alternatives."

’Just as I thought,’ Yang An mused. ’This guy has other conditions.’

For Qing Kong, this was a rare opportunity. Not only was Yang An the Buddha’s Son, but he had come seeking him out.

How could he possibly let Yang An leave so easily?

’Dealing with these bald donkeys is exhausting.’

Yang An could only look at Qing Kong.

"If you have other conditions, Zen Master, please state them."

"Your Highness the Buddha Prince, have you ever heard of the Kui Demon?"

"Kui Demon?"

A suspicious look crossed Yang An’s face.

’The name sounds like some kind of Demon Fiend or evil creature.’

But he was completely clueless when it came to such Demon Fiends.

Countless Demon Fiends had already died by his hand.

But if he were asked to name a single type of Demon Fiend, he truly wouldn’t be able to.

"Amitabha. It was my oversight. Your Highness the Buddha Prince, your Cultivation Level is still modest. You’ve likely not had many dealings with Demon Fiends."

Qing Kong showed an apologetic expression, then explained to Yang An.

"The Kui Demon is one of many types of Demon Fiends. It stands about five feet tall and is humanoid in shape.

This type of Demon Fiend is quite special. It’s born with a natural affinity for Buddha Nature, so it often disguises itself as one of us monks, building temples in the mortal realm to delude the masses."

’How does that sound any different from you bald donkeys?’

Yang An cursed inwardly, but his expression remained unchanged.

"What does this have to do with your condition, Zen Master?"

he asked, confused.

"Your Highness the Buddha Prince, I will not hide the truth from you.

The Kuimo Essence—that is, the flesh and blood essence of this Demon Fiend—is the most suitable material for those of us who cultivate Sacrificial Meat Zen.

Therefore, if Your Highness the Buddha Prince can provide a portion of Kuimo Essence in exchange, I will give you all of my remaining Fox Wolf Wood Heart."

Hearing Zen Master Qing Kong’s words, Yang An couldn’t help but chuckle.

’This guy’s second condition really is no simpler than the first.’

’But compared to the first one, it’s definitely more acceptable.’

’It’s just... I don’t know where to find this Kui Demon.’

Besides...

"Zen Master Qing Kong, forgive me for being blunt. My Cultivation Level is still low, I lack worldly knowledge, and I have no experience dealing with Demon Fiends. I’m afraid I cannot fulfill your request."

His apparent Cultivation Level was, after all, only the Late Stage of Fake Food.

In anyone else’s eyes, a person with such a Cultivation Level could only handle the weakest of Demon Fiends.

’If I could handle it and collect the Kuimo Essence myself, then what kind of condition would this be? Wouldn’t it be even easier for Qing Kong to do it himself?’

’So this condition is definitely not as easy as it sounds.’

’If it were easy, he wouldn’t need me to do it.’

Zen Master Qing Kong let out a hearty laugh upon hearing this.

"Your Highness the Buddha Prince, you worry too much. This is something you can most certainly accomplish!

Because right here, in the Eternal Prison of our Land of Great Virtue and Goodness, we have a Kui Demon of the Zombie God Realm imprisoned!"

’The Eternal Prison... a Kui Demon at the Zombie God Realm...’

Yang An was speechless, and he shot Qing Kong an extremely suspicious glare.

’Is this guy trying to send me, the Buddha’s Son, to my death?’

Noticing Yang An’s gaze, Qing Kong immediately explained.

"Your Highness the Buddha Prince, please don’t misunderstand. I am not asking you to put yourself in harm’s way.

The Eternal Prison is a restricted area within our Land of Great Virtue and Goodness; the average person cannot enter.

Furthermore, even if one could enter, the Kui Demon imprisoned in the Eternal Prison is a Great Demon Fiend at the Zombie God Realm. Even I cannot extract its flesh and blood essence, so naturally, Your Highness the Buddha Prince would be unable to do so either."

"Then what are you suggesting, Zen Master?"

"Your Highness the Buddha Prince, your status is revered. You are a True Buddha Reincarnation.

You may not be able to do it, Your Highness... but if you could persuade Hai Shu Bodhisattva to take action, it should be an easy matter for you."

Hearing Qing Kong’s words, Yang An’s eyes narrowed slightly.

’So that’s his game. His true aim isn’t me, but to use me as a middleman to get to Hai Shu Bodhisattva.’

’None of these bald donkeys are any good. They’re all cunning and hypocritical.’

"If Your Highness the Buddha Prince can accomplish this, not only will I present you with all of the Fox Wolf Wood Heart, but I will also be at your service in the future, ready to lend my strength should you require it."

Zen Master Qing Kong placed his palms together and bowed his head slightly.

In terms of etiquette, he was now treating Yang An as a complete equal.

Yang An, however, grew hesitant.

Anyone could see that Elder Monk Hai Shu held him in high regard.

But that was only because he was the Buddha’s Son.

Even if Hai Shu Bodhisattva agreed to his request and took action on his behalf, he would still be indebted to the Bodhisattva.

’Actively asking for help is completely different from someone offering it willingly.’

’A favor is the hardest debt to repay, especially for a mole like me.’

"Your Highness the Buddha Prince, you can rest assured. You are the future of our Land of Great Virtue and Goodness. The Bodhisattva will surely grant any request you have; he will not simply stand by and watch."

Seeing that Yang An was still hesitating, Qing Kong immediately spoke again, hoping to give him the final push he needed and set his mind at ease.

Yang An took a deep breath.

"In that case, I shall give it a try and request an audience with Hai Shu Bodhisattva,"

Yang An said.

A look of delight instantly appeared on Qing Kong’s face.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Buddha Prince! Once this is accomplished, I will personally deliver the Fox Wolf Wood Heart!"

Yang An gave him a long look, bowed his head slightly, and then took his leave, appearing to be weighed down by his thoughts.