First-Year Internship—And You Went to Site 749 to Contain Monsters?!

Now the phone he was using was different from the one he had taken to Wei Gao and crushed.

This one.

Was his original phone.

He could only use it after returning to Great Han.

So he took a look.

Yesterday noon.

Deputy Director Ji from Lingshun 749 had left messages saying:

[Deputy Director Ji: Lu Ding, something’s happened to little monk Wutian]

[The Buddhist sects in Lingshun have united to declare him a Buddha’s Enemy, and they’re preparing a joint trial against him. They’ve invited me to attend tomorrow]

[Wutian has a good relationship with you, but this is their internal Buddhist matter. Lingshun 749 finds it somewhat difficult to intervene, but I’ll do my best to delay things and think of solutions][However, I truly cannot guarantee the best outcome. I can only try my best, and I hope you can understand me]

[It’s really a case where even an honest official can’t settle family disputes - when uncle fights aunt, outsiders like us can hardly play a decisive role]

Buddha’s Enemy...

Lu Ding recalled the scene when he protected Wutian during his breakthrough.

His breakthrough had come too suddenly at that time.

Causing Lu Ding to fail to cover for him immediately.

Thus some unusual phenomena were revealed.

The problem probably originated from this.

”Yesterday he said tomorrow - that would be today, right?”

Lu Ding’s eyes flickered with intensity.

Although this was someone else’s family matter, the ones truly connected to Wutian were Lionheart Temple and that ordinary temple where the owner of the patched robe resided.

What the hell did it have to do with other temples?

Moreover.

Whether considering public duty or personal relations.

Wutian had helped Lu Ding before - from using Lion’s Roar to toy with Di She, to interrogating Moon Toad Temple, and finally pursuing the Most Violent Victory.

The guy had contributed real effort.

If Lu Ding didn’t go to help and support him, it would be unjustifiable.

Thinking of these things...

Lu Ding sent a message to Deputy Director Ji.

[How’s the situation on your end now?]

After sending it, he looked at An Wuyang.

”Maybe you should go submit the mission first? Your situation is more urgent.”

Through their conversation on the plane, Lu Ding had learned everything.

Besides knowing An Wuyang’s background, he also learned about his desire to use 749’s channel to reach the Second Circle, and about the collar around his neck.

This couldn’t be delayed.

Although this thing wouldn’t explode now.

It was somewhat humiliating.

Even if this was the path An Wuyang had chosen himself, after this mission, the two had become friends.

Since they were friends, he had to consider his friend’s situation.

Putting oneself in another’s shoes and understanding their feelings were key to maintaining friendship.

Naturally, since Lu Ding could act this way, An Wuyang could do the same.

Touching the restrictive device on his neck.

”It’s fine. Being late for a little while, a day or two doesn’t matter much. I’ve gotten used to wearing this during this period anyway.”

”We set out together as two people, so we should return together to submit the report.”

”If you need to handle some business, if it’s convenient, take me along. I’ll stand behind you - at least I’m a Heavenly Perception agent, wouldn’t that give you face too?”

That indeed made sense.

Having a Heavenly Perception agent as bodyguard.

The prestige needed no explanation.

If a fight broke out, An Wuyang could also help with support.

As they spoke.

Deputy Director Ji replied with a message.

[Deputy Director Ji: You’re back!?]

After asking, he went straight to the point:

[Deputy Director Ji: I’m currently with the abbot of Lionheart Temple, arguing strongly with them]

[Although they’ve currently compromised by not taking Wutian’s life]

They want to send Wutian to the Chiseltooth suppression site, using the remains and relics of Lionheart Temple’s successive generations of high monks, along with their profound Buddhist teachings.

[To cleanse his Buddha’s Enemy heart]

[Hurry over, my fists aren’t hard enough, but I’ll delay them!!!]

The relationship between Wutian and Lingshun 749 was merely employer-employee.

Payment settled transactions, that was about it.

For Deputy Director Ji to go this far in managing internal Buddhist affairs, he was already being quite righteous.

The current situation was roughly equivalent to:

Uncle says aunt was making eyes at someone, aunt says uncle hit her.

Uncle says, you were making eyes at others, shouldn’t I hit you?

Aunt says, you say I was making eyes at others, do you have evidence? Did anything happen between us? Hitting people is wrong!

Uncle says, I hit you to prevent bad things from happening. I was wrong, but you were also at fault. If you weren’t making eyes at others, why would I hit you? Why didn’t I hit you before?

Anyway, you say you’re right, I say I’m right, both positions are quite twisted, and outsiders really find it hard to judge.

Of course, the main reason was still that their fists weren’t big enough.

But this was all before.

Now that Lu Ding had returned, the situation was different.

Deputy Director Ji could also act boldly and confidently, not afraid of being unable to manage the consequences or affecting the overall situation.

Not to mention Lu Ding’s formidable strength.

Just considering how Lu Ding had shown grace to Lingshun 749 and to him, Ji.

This was enough for Deputy Director Ji to risk everything.

If officials found it hard to manage family affairs, then he would use his personal capacity to delay until Lu Ding arrived!!!

[Lu Ding: I’ll be there soon, hold on a little longer]

Lionheart Temple, Main Buddha Hall.

After reading the message on his phone.

Deputy Director Ji looked forward at the group of bald heads arguing.

Abbot Yuanzhen of Purple Cloud Temple stood among the crowd speaking up.

”Heaven has virtue toward all living things. Wutian’s achievements today didn’t come easily, but the fact that he has now strayed from the path is also true.”

”We can compromise by not taking his life, but!! We must send him to the Demon Suppression Cave to cleanse his Buddha’s Enemy heart! This matter admits no retreat, there’s no room for negotiation!!!”

Abbot Jinglong of Golden Dragon Temple nearby echoed:

”The heart of Buddha’s Enemy cannot be tolerated! This concerns our Buddhist legacy, our transmission of Buddha’s teachings - we cannot afford mistakes! Sparing his life is already showing our Buddha’s compassion!!!”

”The matter of purifying his heart brooks no delay! How can we bargain about this? Could it be that your Lionheart Temple wants to betray Buddhism, side with the Buddha’s Enemy, and become an enemy of our Buddha!!?”

One heavy accusation after another came down.

Lionheart Temple found itself isolated and unsupported, like a lone boat on vast oceans, constantly in danger of being capsized.

Moreover, Wutian had comprehended the way of Buddha’s Enemy first.

Lionheart Temple was naturally at a disadvantage, not holding the moral high ground.

If they remained stubborn now, they could easily provoke collective attacks.

Abbot Kongshi of Lionheart Temple found himself cornered and unable to back down.

But asking him to simply abandon Wutian - he couldn’t do it.

Men are not grass or trees, who can be without feeling?

Besides, Wutian hadn’t actually committed any Buddha’s Enemy acts - he had only comprehended the way of Buddha’s Enemy.

It was at this moment.

Deputy Director Ji slammed the table and stood up.

BANG!!!!

”What nonsense are you spouting? Opening and closing your mouths only to say ’Buddha’s Enemy’ - just now I spoke to you properly, but none of you understood, right!?”

”You keep saying ’our Buddha is compassionate,’ hence sparing Wutian’s life, but sending him to the Demon Suppression Cave - how is that different from sending him to his death!?”

”Chiseltooth is suppressed there - the moment he enters, he’ll directly face the evil beast Chiseltooth! In this situation, given Wutian’s current realm, how could he survive!!?”

”If this isn’t taking his life, then what is it!!!”