Fairy, please don't do this!

The glistening water droplets landed on my body, instantly creating ripples.

The next instant, countless extremely faint gray-black threads appeared to wrap around the gray-white monk's robe, entangling him like a grudge, like a bondage, like an entanglement.

“The five aggregates accumulate resentment, and resentment gives rise to ignorance.”

An Wanxi stared directly at Miao Tan, her voice laced with sarcasm: "You recite the emptiness of form, yet your heart is trapped in this obsession of 'why is it him and not me'."

"This resentment, accumulated over a long period of time, has become a deep-seated ailment, seeping into your Buddha-nature."

Miao Tan's delicate body trembled, her expression dazed, as if she couldn't believe it: "Impossible...impossible..."

She never imagined that this purification of her body would result in such an unbearable state under the influence of the five aggregates.

An Wanxi slowly sat back on the bed and said meaningfully, "Just as my husband said before, everyone has a light and a dark side."

Since Miao Nu can accept the defilement that comes with falling into lust, why can't she face her jealous side?

Gu Jinchao watched all of this quietly, without uttering a single word from beginning to end.

He is now almost certain that the ghost wife is the second time around.

After all, her understanding of Buddhism was beyond the realm of ordinary reason.

Even highly accomplished monks who have attained enlightenment in the state of Zen are no more than this, right?

Could he have achieved this with just the Buddhist scriptures in his room?

Of course not!

As for Miaotan, just as An Wanxi said, she harbored an extremely strong sense of jealousy and resentment, but it was never exposed under the cover of her Buddhist nature.

Gu Jinchao suddenly recalled a passage he had read in an ancient book: "The purest place is easily tainted by the most filth; the most virtuous person often harbors the most evil."

Miaotan is an example of this.

She was born with the Buddha's bones, entered the state of Zen at the age of three, read through the Tripitaka at the age of seven, and spent nine years meditating in the Nirvana Cave at the age of twelve. When she emerged from seclusion, an eight-petaled golden lotus phantom appeared behind her.

In the realm of Zen, she is seen as the lotus of tomorrow's Buddha; all beings look upon her as if they were seeing a Bodhisattva with lowered brows.

But the more something is elevated to a sacred pedestal, the more its true human emotions are squeezed into the deepest corners.

An Wanxi leaned on Gu Jinzhao's shoulder and said with a gentle smile, "On the surface, Miaonu is without desires and is pure and detached, but the obsession hidden in her heart has long been madness."

"Because that perfect illusion is too heavy, so heavy that you have to deceive yourself in order to continue to play the role that the world expects."

"In the end, they thought they had seen through the five aggregates, but in reality they were already deeply trapped in them."

How ironic!

This sentence completely shattered her Buddhist nature. The dazedness and struggle in Miaotan's expression faded away, transforming into an almost cold madness: "Why is it him and not me?"

"Why can the Zen Master become the next Zen Master, but I can't? What makes me inferior to him?"

She stared intently at the man and woman in front of her: "Tell me, what's the difference?"

Gu Jinzhao gave the answer: "The problem is that the Zen Master chose him, not you."

“But if Zen Master dies, then Zen Master will have no choice but to choose you.”

Hearing this, Miao Tan lowered her eyes, feeling a struggle within her, but a hint of killing intent had already flickered in her eyes: "What do you want me to do?"

Gu Jinzhao pondered for a moment, then slowly revealed his plan: "Zen Master has a life-saving restriction left by the Zen Master, which will be automatically triggered whenever his life is in danger."

"After being triggered, the restriction will remain dormant for half an hour before it can be used again."

"At that time, we will need your help."

If they were outside, killing Chanzi would be quite troublesome.

If a disciple's life is in danger, the Zen Master will sense it.

With his near-superior strength, there really wasn't anyone in the entire Jade Capital City who could kill Zen Master.

But it's different inside the Corpse Demon Cave.

The grand formation jointly created by the Zhao family and the Earth Demon can not only prevent cultivators of the fourth rank or above from entering, but also conceal the secrets of heaven.

Of course, this alone is not enough to prevent the derivation of the half-step super-grade.

But Gu Jinchao still possesses the [Earthly Branches Mirror].

Once it is unleashed, it can use that half-wisp of the Daoist essence of the Destiny Saint to disrupt Yin and Yang, reverse the universe, and completely obscure the secrets of Heaven.

With the perfect timing, location, and popular support, the Zen master is doomed...

Chapter 267, The Engagement Exposed, A Peach Blossom Calamity Approaches? (3K)

With Zen Master dead, the blame can be pinned on that second-rank Earth Demon.

As for how to frame someone, it would naturally have to be done through the Buddhist nun Miaotan.

She witnessed the Earth Demon kill and devour the severely injured Zen Master with her own eyes; wasn't that irrefutable evidence?

An Wanxi looked at Miao Tan and said with a smile, "Zen Master is dead, but he will be resurrected in the world of [All Beings are Buddhas] in the future."

"Therefore, Miao Nu doesn't need to have too many concerns."

Miao Tan remained silent, her eyes still lowered.

A glint of light flashed in Gu Jinzhao's eyes as he said calmly, "You only need to complete the final step of killing Chanzi; leave everything else to me."

Miao Tan's expression was somewhat complicated. She wanted to ask Gu Jinzhao why he knew about the Zen Realm and the Zhao family's scheme, but in the end she didn't speak and turned to walk towards the south window.

Even if she asked, the other party wouldn't answer.

Why bother making a fool of yourself?

In fact, Miao Tan had some doubts in her heart: was it because the new director of the Imperial Observatory was standing behind Gu Jinzhao that he knew everything?

After all, from the confrontation with the Demon Suppression Division to the rat infestation in Huai Ren County, and then to the schemes in Sanxing County, the other side seemed to have foreseen everything and knew everything in advance.

Watching the figure gradually disappear into the night, An Wanxi withdrew her gaze and asked softly, "My little husband wants to kill Chanzi, it can't be just as simple as taking revenge on Chanjing and supporting Miaotan to take the throne, right?"

Gu Jinzhao narrowed his eyes slightly: "If Miaotan replaces Wunian, she can help my wife and rescue the soul that is sealed in the Zen Realm Demon Suppression Tower."

Of course, there's one more thing he didn't mention.

That is, after the Zen Master is killed in the future, Miao Tan can take charge of the entire Buddhist sect in the name of the new Zen Master to prevent the Buddhist sect from causing trouble again.

Of course, this is a long-term project that requires gradual preparation.

An Wanxi rose and slowly sat in his lap, her slender hands encircling his neck as she tenderly said, "So, from the very beginning, my little husband had me plant the [Immortal Spell] on Miaonu for the sake of my soul?"

Gu Jinzhao put his arm around her slender waist and said with a smile, "Isn't this the deal we made at the beginning?"

An Wanxi's gaze was slightly complicated, and she couldn't help but ask, "What if there was no such deal?"

Feeling the plump and soft body in his arms and smelling its sweet, honey-like fragrance, Gu Jinzhao answered without hesitation: "I would have done the same even without this deal."

"After all, you are my wife, Gu Jinchao's wife. You can't stay hidden in my shadow as a spirit forever, can you?"

"What will happen after the wedding ceremony and when we enter the bridal chamber?"

He paused, a gentle smile curving his lips: "So, not only do we need to find the other three divine souls, but we also need to reshape a vibrant and alive physical body."

"I want my wife to stand truly by my side, to smile at me in the sunshine, to keep me warm in the wind and snow, to hold my hand and grow old together..."

These are Gu Jinzhao's true feelings.

It's because, whether in his past life or this one, he owes An Wanxi far too much.

Therefore, he wanted to do everything he could to make up for it.

Hearing this, An Wanxi's heart was touched.

She suddenly touched his face and kissed him directly.

The kiss came suddenly, but it didn't feel abrupt.

A warm, moist touch came over my lips, carrying her unique, rich fragrance.

Gu Jinzhao was slightly taken aback. He could clearly feel the deep affection that was about to overflow from the woman in his arms. He couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart and directly captured her luscious red lips.

Lips and teeth intertwined, their emotions and breaths mingling, transforming into a long and tender entanglement.

After an unknown amount of time, their lips parted.

An Wanxi's eyes were hazy, her red lips parted slightly, and she exhaled a fragrance as sweet as orchids: "I have prepared a surprise for my little husband."

Gu Jinchao asked instinctively, "What surprise?"

An Wanxi's lips curved into a seductive smile: "You will know after the matter of Sanxing County is over."

"At that time, my little husband will surely be so happy he'll forget all about home..."

"So happy you forget about home?" Gu Jinchao was slightly taken aback, then became wary. "Wife, you're not trying to set a trap for me, or for Sister Yiren and Feng'er, are you?"

He was genuinely flustered by the surprise of his ghost wife.

After all, it's always so nerve-wracking.

"Don't worry, my little husband, I won't do anything reckless this time."

An Wanxi burst out laughing.

The extremely full and majestic snow-capped mountains undulated, like two ripe and round fruits swaying on the branches, which was very tempting.

Gu Jinzhao glanced at her: "I hope so."

……

In the next room, candlelight flickered.

On the bed, Mu Yiren slowly exhaled a long breath, the faint spiritual light surrounding her gradually receding into her body. She opened her beautiful eyes and her gaze fell on Yu Fengzhi on the opposite bed.

Yu Fengzhi did not cultivate; she simply sat on the edge of the bed with her knees drawn up to her chest, her chin resting on her knees, her bright eyes gazing absently at the moonlight outside the window.

Mu Yiren looked at her quietly for a moment before speaking: "Has the reversal of fate technique within Feng'er not been lifted yet?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Fengzhi's eyes flickered slightly, and she feigned distress, saying, "This Fate-Reversing Technique is too bizarre."

“My brother took me to the Imperial Observatory before. The director immediately saw the root of my problem and gave me a pill that could cure this disease.”

"After taking it for three months at first, I did recover to my original state."

"Who would have thought that it would relapse later?"

"Therefore, my brother went to visit the supervisor again and asked for some pills."

To make it look like a formality, Gu Jinzhao did indeed go to the Imperial Observatory again.

Tantai Xuanji didn't ask any further questions, but simply gave her a few more bottles of pills.

All of this made Gu Jinzhao somewhat suspicious that the other party had already seen through him and was just cooperating in the act.

Looking at Yu Fengzhi's petite figure, Mu Yiren frowned slightly: "But why do I feel that Feng'er hasn't changed much after taking the pill?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Fengzhi suddenly stood up, put her hands on her hips, and puffed out her chest: "No, I've grown taller, and this part has gotten bigger too."

Mu Yiren's gaze moved downwards, landing on the round and full mound that still appeared even through her nightgown, and lingered for a moment.

Then, he subconsciously lowered his head and looked at his chest.

Tall and straight, with a beautiful curve, but not as big as this girl's.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment!

"What little girl with big breasts..." Mu Yiren remained expressionless, took out a nightgown from her storage ring, placed it on the bed, and then walked behind the screen.

A bucket of hot water had been prepared there, with colorful flower petals floating on the surface, and a misty haze rising from it.

Mu Yiren reached out to test the water temperature and took off her clothes.

The screen reflected her slender and alluring figure.

But when a strapless top was hung up, she unconsciously looked down at it again, paused for a few seconds, and then lifted her leg to immerse herself in the bathtub.

Upon seeing this scene, Yu Fengzhi's lips curled slightly.

She had already guessed that Mu Yiren would ask about the [Fate Reversal Technique], so she deliberately used the [Disguise Technique] to make some adjustments before setting off.

She's grown taller, and her chest has gotten a little bigger.

This was naturally to tell Mu Yiren that the pill was effective, so as not to arouse her suspicion.

As for when it will return to normal, that's hard to say.