Chương 84: Hui Wu

Qinghe County City. Returning from the Sea of Clouds Pavilion and receiving the medicinal herbs Brother Hong handed him, Song Que once again locked himself in his room to practice martial arts. The Tesseract had just advanced! The sensation of his cultivation rapidly soaring made him intoxicated; he didn't want to waste a single second! Life continued to flow as usual. In the Song Manor, everyone did what they were supposed to do, and Song Que didn't have the time to pay attention.

Aside from cultivating, he would occasionally disguise himself and slip out at night to earn some 'extra income'. With his appetite growing astronomically, he was beginning to feel the economic pressure! Another ten days passed. Feeling the rate of his physical enhancement begin to slow down, Song Que finally let out a soft sigh of relief. Eating nearly 1, 000 taels of silver a day—if he still hadn't reached saturation, he would have no choice but to start eating dirt!

The medicinal herbs Yun Shan had sent over a week ago, combined with the stock Brother Hong had gathered, had all ended up in his stomach over the past few days. Fortunately, no matter how deep the pit, it was almost filled. Currently, his physical strength had reached an astonishing 5 Bear Force! This was not much inferior to the raw strength of an ordinary Fifth-Grade martial artist! Of course, this was strictly limited to pure physical power. But even so, in this Qinghe County, he could basically walk sideways!

As long as he was careful of experts getting close and ambushing him, no one could confidently claim they could defeat him in a straight fight! He had already trained the Ming Jin external tempering portion of the Glass Immaculate Body to the minor completion stage! The speed was truly enough to make one click their tongue in amazement! But thinking about it, it wasn't too surprising.

After all, his body had already been transformed by the Tesseract down to the cellular level; every single part had already been tempered! Taking up the Glass Immaculate Body was like a cart on a familiar road—it was very easy to achieve results. This also proved Song Que's hypothesis correct: he wouldn't have to wait too long to end his life as a virgin! He felt his entire being filled with motivation!

This morning, in a cheerful mood, Grandee Song was sitting in the courtyard leisurely sipping tea, enjoying a rare moment of rest. Just then, the kid Li Xin hurried in:"Big Brother! There's a master outside asking to see you!" Hearing this, Song Que's eyes lit up brightly! The day has finally come! If he guessed correctly, this was someone from Lingying Temple coming to fulfill the promise! Too excited to care about his fine tea, Grandee Song hurriedly went to the door with Li Xin to welcome the guest....

Outside the door. Aunt Li, the others, and the diners had all stopped what they were doing, curiously observing the monk standing in front of the door. It would be more accurate to call him a 'little master' because he only looked about 16 or 17 years old. His face still retained traces of childish youth. But Li Xin wasn't wrong to call him a 'master'. Looking at his face, one could see all the serenity, compassion, and holiness a true master ought to possess!

Seeing him for the first time, even Song Que couldn't help but sigh in admiration. Truly an enlightened high monk! And incredibly handsome too! Just a little bit, and he'd be on par with this Young Master Song!

"Greetings, Master." Song Que cupped his hands in a polite bow.

"Amitabha. Greetings, Benefactor Song. This humble monk dare not accept the title of 'Master'. Please just call me by my Dharma name, Hui Wu."

"Master Hui Wu, please come inside."

"Amitabha. After you, Benefactor Song." Watching the main doors of the Song Manor close again, the crowd outside who knew the story began to express their envy and whisper amongst themselves....

"Master Hui Wu, please enjoy some tea."

"Thank you, Benefactor Song." Leading Hui Wu into the reception room, Song Que brought out his best tea to host him warmly.

"Wukong, bring me a plate of dried fruits." A moment later, the little monkey trotted out carrying a plate of candied fruits and nuts, placed it on the table between the two men, and respectfully bowed with its paws pressed together. Satisfied, Song Que rubbed its head, and Wukong waddled happily back to the kitchen. This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Sitting calmly like a tranquil pool, Hui Wu's eyes lit up when he saw Wukong.

He observed the monkey curiously. After it went inside, he asked with interest:"This monkey is Benefactor Song's pet? It is truly intelligent and clever."

"Haha, yes. His name is Wukong. I bought him at a market. He's lived with me since he was little, so he understands human nature very well. He can pour water, brew tea, and cook for me. He's no different from a normal human child."

"Excellent, excellent! Free from nature, free from desire, free from obsession, free from the human heart. Thoroughly enlightened to find the true self!

'Wukong, Wukong' (Awakened to Emptiness). Benefactor Song possesses great wisdom in your heart and profound Buddhist roots!" I just blindly copied the Great Sage's name! Since when did it have such a profound meaning?! Song Que scratched his head and smiled awkwardly:"Master Hui Wu praises me too highly." Perhaps feeling that Song Que was agreeable to the eye after this interaction, Hui Wu's attitude toward him warmed a few degrees, no longer giving off the noble, holy, and unapproachable vibe he had earlier.

"Benefactor Song, this humble monk has come under my master's orders to investigate the matter regarding Zheng Junqing. Could the Benefactor please recount the entire sequence of events for me first?" Getting straight to business, Song Que didn't stall. He clearly recounted the events from beginning to end—naturally, only mentioning what he witnessed outside the city, and then how he happened to run into Zheng Junqing again the next day while intending to join the manhunt.

"I wonder, after eliminating this person, did Benefactor Song discover any suspicious items on his body?" Knowing exactly what Hui Wu was asking about, how could Grandee Song dare reveal anything? He just firmly shook his head:"I did not. After I killed him, Chief Constable Wu Tian and a large number of bailiffs and constables arrived almost immediately. Chief Constable Wu personally retrieved the criminal's belongings on the spot. I never saw anything suspicious."

Lingying Temple had already investigated this matter multiple times, and they already had a conclusion in their hearts. Asking was just a formality. Hui Wu didn't feel disappointed by this answer. He smiled and said:"Thank you, Young Hero Song, for eliminating this wicked man on our behalf. Lingying Temple is deeply grateful to you. My master, Zhi Kong, promised to fulfill one request for you within his capabilities. Does Benefactor Song have a request you would like to make now? You may speak freely."

Having thought this over thoroughly these past few days, Song Que didn't hesitate:"Can I save this request for later? I haven't thought of anything at present."

"Amitabha. Whenever Benefactor Song makes the request, it will be valid." Hui Wu replied with a smile. He took a wooden beaded bracelet from his robes, handed it to Song Que, and said:"This is a token. Benefactor Song only needs to have someone bring this item to Lingying Temple, and we will do one thing for that person. Please keep it safe, Benefactor Song." The implication of these words was: they recognize the token, not the person! Anyone who brings this bracelet can make the request!

Song Que solemnly accepted the bracelet and stored it carefully. It was just a simple wooden bracelet, but its value was truly immeasurable! Only after tossing it into his Storage Space did his heart finally settle! Of course, with Hui Wu present, he didn't dare recklessly make the object vanish into thin air. He just carefully tucked it into his robes over his chest. Outwardly, he asked curiously:"Master, I heard this thief Zheng Junqing stole a treasure from you.

Now that it hasn't been found, what does Lingying Temple plan to do next? If there is anything this junior can do to help, please don't hesitate to say."

"Amitabha. Thank you for your kind intentions, Benefactor Song. Everything in this world is governed by destiny. Treasures in this world belong to the virtuous. Since the item cannot be found, it proves it has no destiny with Lingying Temple. The matter ends here." Actually, Hui Wu's trip here also had the ulterior motive of probing for the Glass Sutra. This was originally a handwritten manuscript by Grandmaster Bodhidharma of the Bodhidharma Temple, gifted to Lingying Temple. It exuded a dense aura of Buddhism.

If it appeared nearby, he would definitely sense it. But having walked all over Qinghe County, Hui Wu hadn't noticed any anomalies. He guessed the item had been hidden away who knows where. Recalling his master's instructions, he didn't force the issue.

"Since the matter is concluded, does Benefactor Song have any other questions? If not, this humble monk shall take his leave."

"Does the Master have other business to attend to now?"

"Not at all. Having completed the task assigned by my master here, this humble monk simply wishes to wander and experience the mortal world." Hearing that Hui Wu had no pressing matters, how could Song Que let him leave so easily? He hurriedly tried to keep him.

"This junior has many doubts regarding martial arts. Having the good fortune to meet Master Hui Wu today, I wonder if I might seek your guidance?" Perhaps having a good impression of him, Hui Wu only pondered for a moment before readily agreeing.

"That is fine. Benefactor Song, to be able to defeat Zheng Junqing at such a young age, this humble monk also wishes to witness your brilliant skills." The two weren't the type to dawdle. They immediately stood up and headed to the backyard to spar. Only the martial arts fanatic Xiong Ba was here, training vigorously. Seeing Song Que lead someone over, he stopped and observed curiously.

"Master, please."

"After you, Benefactor Song." The opponent was a disciple of a renowned sect, so his strength was naturally formidable. Song Que didn't hide his abilities. Using 80% of his strength, he stepped forward, his hands curling into tiger claws, executing the move Fierce Tiger Leaves the Mountain. Hui Wu maintained a calm, unwavering smile. With a simple wave of his hand, he completely neutralized Song Que's force! Failing with one move, Song Que wasn't upset but delighted! He shouted happily, "Excellent!"

and continued, his two hands like a pouncing tiger, relentlessly attacking Hui Wu. But Hui Wu was like a ball of cotton! Song Que's 5 Bear Force strikes hitting his opponent's hands were like mud oxen sinking into the sea—not raising a single ripple! Song Que was secretly shocked. Using 100% of his strength, he couldn't even touch the hem of the opponent's robes! This made Grandee Song feel a bit embarrassed.

"Master Hui Wu, I still have a saber technique I would like your guidance on."

"Please feel free, Benefactor Song." With the Black Iron Saber in hand, Song Que's aura surged! His eyes focused intently on the opponent. With a loud shout, he leaped up, executing the move Force Cleaves Mount Hua. Still possessing a mortal body of flesh and blood, Hui Wu was relatively wary of the saber and didn't dare act carelessly, using both hands to block.

His hands fluttered like dancing butterflies, his fingers continuously changing mudras, clashing head-on with the Black Iron Saber, producing ringing Clang Clang sounds of metal striking metal. After exchanging over a hundred moves, Hui Wu suddenly spoke:"Vibrate." Holding the saber, Song Que felt a twisting force travel up the blade! The saber began to spin! His palm couldn't grip the hilt firmly, and the Black Iron Saber flew from his grasp! Clang!

The sound wasn't loud, but it reached Song Que's ears with abnormal clarity. He looked down at his two hands, his heart churning like a stormy sea!