This sudden scene not only stunned Wang Yuan and the others.
Even Lin Heng showed a look of surprise.
But when he saw Su Xiaoluo in the crowd, he understood in his heart.
At this time, hundreds of people had already swarmed outside the temple.
When they saw the young Daoist priest from the video, everyone looked at him with a breathtaking gaze.
"Oh my God, he’s so handsome!"
"This Master is ten times more handsome than in the video!"
"Why didn’t anyone tell me Daoists look like this? I would come to offer incense every day willingly!"
Many young girls had stars in their eyes at this moment.
The visual effect of seeing up close was too shocking!
That tall and straight figure, exquisite features, flowing Daoist robe, and an ethereal aura.
All combined on one person.
Absolutely incredible!!
You could say that even the top stars in the entertainment industry would pale in comparison to this Daoist Master!
It’s not just the girls.
Even many young men in the crowd were exclaiming in amazement.
"Daoist priest, you’re so handsome, I’m your fan, I want to offer incense for you!!"
Someone shouted excitedly.
"Yes, yes, let’s go offer incense!"
Many people came to their senses and immediately rushed towards the Ancestral Hall.
Wang Yuan and Wang Sheng stood at the entrance and saw these young people taking out cash and stuffing it into the merit box.
Among them were probably several wealthy second-generation heirs.
They placed stacks of large red bills into the merit box.
This scene left them dumbfounded.
Though they had begun to touch on cultivation since entering the Zen Spirit Temple,
the worldly pleasures cannot simply be forsaken.
Seeing those people scrambling to fill the merit box with money, Wang Yuan and Wang Sheng were so envious they turned purple!!
On the other hand, Elder Kong Wen appeared indifferent.
As a high monk who had one foot in the Postnatal Realm, he had long lost interest in worldly wealth.
Compared to incense money, what truly worried him was these hundreds of incense burners!
The number of incense burners at the Zen Spirit Temple was naturally nothing to worry about.
But for the Qingfeng Daoist Temple, which had long been deserted, gaining a batch of followers was not a good sign!
Kong Wen’s expression changed subtly, pondering.
Su Xiaoluo had by now approached Lin Heng.
Lin Heng wore a slight smile: "Did you bring them?"
Su Xiaoluo playfully said, "Everyone wanted to see the Daoist priest. I figured it would bring some popularity to the temple, so I organized everyone to come over."
As she said this, Su Xiaoluo blinked her beautiful eyes, glancing at several monks nearby.
"Daoist priest, what are they here for?"
Su Xiaoluo asked curiously in a low voice.
The rivalry between Buddhist Daoists was known to everyone, not a matter of a day or two.
She was very puzzled as to why monks would appear here.
"It’s nothing."
Lin Heng smiled serenely: "Just looking to give this poor Daoist a nice job."
"Huh?"
Su Xiaoluo looked confused.
It was then that Elder Kong Wen approached with hands clasped together, saying lightly:
"Observatory Master Lin, could I have a word with you?"
Lin Heng replied calmly: "Say what you need to, we are all people who have renounced the world, what reason to fear being seen?"
Kong Wen’s expression changed slightly, then he smiled.
"Alright, since the observatory master insists, I’ll speak bluntly."
"Observatory master, do you know where the vengeful spirit you vanquished came from that night?"
Lin Heng didn’t answer, but said indifferently: "What are you getting at?"
Kong Wen’s mouth curled into a sneer.
"It seems the observatory master doesn’t yet know what kind of existence was behind that vengeful spirit!"
"Oh?"
Lin Heng raised an eyebrow: "Please elaborate."
Elder Kong Wen’s expression immediately turned serious and he said gravely:
"Behind those vengeful spirits is a Great Demon of the Innate Realm!"
"That Great Demon has cultivated for three hundred years; its power is beyond imagination!"
"Do you know what that Great Demon loves most in its life?"
Lin Heng chuckled: "Could it be magical artifacts?"
Elder Kong Wen was momentarily stunned, then nodded emphatically.
"That’s right, you’ve guessed it correctly!"
"Oh." Lin Heng appeared indifferent.
Seeing this, Elder Kong Wen couldn’t help but get serious:
"Observatory master, have you not understood what I mean?"
"You’ve provoked that Great Demon!"
"And on top of that, you’ve displayed something it covets!"
"Do you know what this means?"
Lin Heng: "What?"
These two words of feigned ignorance left Elder Kong Wen momentarily speechless.
He was slightly irritated.
Thinking to himself, is this Daoist a bit of a fool?
Calming himself, Elder Kong Wen spoke coldly:
"It means that it will surely come for you!"
"And coincidentally, tomorrow is the full moon night."
"I can almost affirm that tomorrow night, an Innate Realm Demon will come to seize the treasure!"
"Then, how sure does the observatory master feel about withstanding it?"
Lin Heng seemed about to speak but hesitated.
Kong Wen continued: "Don’t assume that having a magical artifact means you can contest with that Great Demon!"
"Know that the Great Demon is extraordinarily talented; under the full moon, it fears no magical artifacts!"
As he said this, Kong Wen’s tone grew colder.
"Observatory master, it’s not idle talk."
"I must tell you, if it truly comes, you’re as good as dead!"
As an elder of the Zen Spirit Temple, a high monk with a foot in the Postnatal Realm.
Kong Wen knows better than most the terror of the Evil Spirit City God!
It’s an Innate Great Demon even the abbot would avoid provoking!
However, faced with such solemn warnings, Lin Heng wore a peculiar expression.
He really wanted to say.
Will the yellow-skinned demon really come on the full moon night?
Is there really such a good thing?
At this moment, seeing Lin Heng’s prolonged silence, a satisfied smile appeared on Kong Wen’s face.
Then, he returned to the main topic.
"Observatory master, do you understand your current situation now?"
"If you want to live, there’s only one way."
"Join our Zen Spirit Temple!"
"Only our temple can ensure your safety!"
Kong Wen said proudly.
Beside him, Wang Yuan and Wang Sheng also sneered coldly:
"Junior Brother Lin, you better think carefully."
"If you choose wrongly, you might regret it too late!"
"Oh."
Facing their arrogant and self-satisfied tones, Lin Heng calmly replied:
"Are you done talking?"
"If you’re done, you can leave now."
Hmm?
On hearing this, Elder Kong Wen’s face immediately darkened after speaking for so long.
"Lin Heng, do you really want to be so obstinate?"
Kong Wen’s eyes narrowed, his somber tone carrying a faint hint of threat.
The atmosphere grew tense.
The exchange wasn’t hidden.
Noticing the high monk’s clear anger,
the young men and women offering incense couldn’t help but look slightly tense.
At this point, Lin Heng, hearing the threat in the other party’s tone, was no longer polite, and coldly said:
"What I do is none of your business."
"Spouting so much nonsense."
"Keep blabbing and I’ll give you a couple of hits, believe it or not?"
As he spoke, he drew out a Third Grade Demon-Beating Rod.