Fury Immortal Doctor

Chapter 1853 - 1856: With a Chant of Buddha, All Cultivators Awaken

Upon hearing the words of Zen Master Jingwu, the Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect turned pale, and those around him were taken aback. The eyes of the elegant Baihua Palace Master and Cheng Xinyi, along with Qin Yurou following behind the Medicine King Valley Master, lit up instantly with surprise and delight.Shen Qiang alone merely smiled calmly, nodded slightly, and said with a smile, "Of course, we have Dahe Luojianan Fragrance. Please come inside, Zen Master."

While gesturing for the Zen Master to enter, Shen Qiang calmly instructed, "Ke Bizhu, withdraw the divine powers for now. We have guests, serve the tea."

This statement caused the monks, who had come to pay their respects to the deity and sat with eyes observing their nose, nose to mouth, and mouth to heart in devout concentration, to be shaken. Several elderly monks with high status and sitting closest to Zen Master Jingwu exchanged startled glances and communicated briefly yet shockingly with their eyes.

"This lady adherent, who possesses such a firm Buddhist nature, holy as a lotus, with great wisdom and unparalleled divine powers, turns out to be Shen Qiang's person?"

"Amitabha, in the current generation within Buddhism, there are only twelve individuals with such divine powers. It is truly a mistake that this lady adherent does not enter Buddhism!"

"No wonder Heshenghe, a nest of demons, has no bad reputation. It turns out to be the mercy of our Buddha."

At the moment of eye contact exchange among the high monks, the Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon, Ke Bizhu, let out an 'Oh', then calmly descended to the ground. And seemingly because she withdrew her divine power, the eyes of the deity statue dimmed significantly.

Subsequently, the statue turned into scattered minuscule energy and disappeared.

Ke Bizhu seemed utterly unaware of the shock of the monks, and instead skillfully brewed tea for Zen Master Jingwu, who had already entered the exhibition hall.

Seeing this situation, the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley coughed and said, "Mr. Shen, let bygones be bygones. Zen Master Jingwu has business with you, and the other alchemists also need to make a living, so do you think... it might be time to wake them up?"

At these words, Shen Qiang smiled and calmly waved his hand. A breeze extinguished the lit Dahe Luojianan Fragrance, and he said calmly, "The incense is out, the divine power is withdrawn. As for when they wake up, that's not for me to decide."

Instantly, the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley looked awkward.

The truth is simple, when cultivators enter meditation, the duration is unpredictable.

Some might awaken shortly after entering meditation.

But others might meditate for five to ten years.

And the purpose of the Medicine King's Alchemy Conference is to sell elixir pills and boost prestige and recognition. Meanwhile, as hosts, it's customary to collect one percent of each order amount as remuneration from the alchemists to the Medicine King Valley.

Otherwise, would the Medicine King Valley be foolish?

Hosting such a large event, serving all these cultivators, putting in hard work, who would do it without the support?

But now, if their meditation lasts, maybe not five years, but even for three days, can the alchemy conference continue?

"Hmph, indeed a vile demon." The Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect, who had been silent and extremely embarrassed, found the opportunity and coldly said, "Shen Qiang, your stance is akin to stabbing someone and then pulling the knife out, claiming 'the knife is out, their fate isn't my concern', isn't it?"

Hearing this, the high monks agreed deeply, and the surrounding cultivators also nodded one after another.

Watching Ke Bizhu brew tea for Zen Master Jingwu, Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I, Shen Qiang, repay grievances with virtue. Not only do I not hold them accountable for their collective persecution, but I also bestow upon them a fortuitous encounter, having done everything in my power."

"This matter began with you, so it should end with you!" The Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect arched an eyebrow and said, "If you don't act, you are petty and narrow-minded, lacking the capacity to tolerate others. Why should the monks do business with such a petty person?"

Hearing this, the monks glanced at the Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect, but no one spoke.

Although the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley was anxious to save the Alchemy Conference, he clearly did not want to get too close to the Kunlun Sword Sect. However, Ji Liangyuan, pretending to be a sage, said earnestly, "Sect Leader Ma is right. As a cultivator, if you can't let go of some conflicts, what path are you cultivating? In the end, it's just a deviant path!"

Hearing this, the monks and the present super strong ones all turned their gaze to Shen Qiang.

Shen Qiang smiled calmly, saying, "What I loathe most in my life are people like you who preach letting go at every turn. Oh, you stab me, and while my blood is still flowing, you walk over with sage-like airs, saying, 'Don't take it to heart; it's nothing. You must have a meditative mind, you must let go, can't hold a grudge', and then, you still expect me to help him."

Raising an eyebrow and smiling, Shen Qiang continued calmly, "You bully me, and yet I'm not allowed to take revenge; this I can understand as your mindset, but am I not even allowed to remember it? I choose not to help you, is that not okay? Or do you really think I won't kill?"

In an instant, the Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect was speechless.

Ji Liangyuan was also left standing awkwardly.

The issue was clear: the Thirty-two Skillful Hands and a series of cultivators from the Kunlun Sword Sect had never intended to leave Shen Qiang a way out. Otherwise, why else would they press so hard, drag in customers, and issue threats?

If even remembering this is forbidden, it truly makes no sense.

Yet, the Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect still refused to give up, coldly saying, "Cultivators in meditation have weak mental defenses, a slight mistake and they could deviate. Shen Qiang, you must be responsible for this!"

"If you can find a way, go for it; if not, you're dead." Shen Qiang raised his brow, "Back off, set foot on my exhibition stage again, and you die!"

In an instant, the face of the Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect turned livid. Meanwhile, a burly swordsman, having had enough, already approached with a cold face, his presence so sharp it seemed his blade might be unsheathed at any moment.

"Sect Leader." The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley smiled, though his eyes gestured for him to leave.

Helplessly, the Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect stepped back three paces, leaving Shen Qiang's exhibition stage.

Once he retreated.

Sitting in his chair, Zen Master Jingwu spoke, "The so-called scars often come from persistent self-torment."

Shen Qiang glanced sideways, somewhat surprised at Zen Master Jingwu.

Seeing Shen Qiang looking at him, Zen Master Jingwu smiled slightly and said, "Monks do not speak falsehoods. This matter is unrelated to Buddhism, but I still have important matters to discuss with Benefactor Shen. So, if Benefactor Shen agrees, can I resolve this matter?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and they watched Shen Qiang intently.

"For Zen Master to ask before acting, such respect is not something just anyone can get."

"Truly befitting the King of Demons, if it were anyone else, Zen Master Jingwu probably would have acted without asking, right?"

Amidst the stunned gazes, Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Zen Master, you're too polite. Please go ahead."

Upon hearing this.

Zen Master Jingwu said, "A blessed outcome, thank you, Benefactor." Then, with a Buddhist chant,

the meditating cultivators woke up!