Chapter 163: Chapter 152: Martial Cultivator vs Taoist Cultivator, Who Can Win?_4 Chapter 163: Chapter 152: Martial Cultivator vs Taoist Cultivator, Who Can Win?_4 “Oh, so it’s the reclusive expert from the Flame Cloud Sect, my apologies!”

The two government officials immediately bowed respectfully to Xie Wenren.

Seeing the government officers react with such astuteness upon hearing the great name of his sect, Xie Wenren’s arrogance increased. In contrast, he considered Mahaparinirvana, the Defrocked Monk with his rough unbridled nature and a body covered in fancy tattoos, to certainly be an uncivilized monk from some lesser-known local temple.

Xie Wenren stood with his hands clasped behind his back, a face full of haughty disdain as he watched Mahaparinirvana, waiting for a chance to mock him.

“Which temple does this mage belong to?”

The two government officials, just as cautious, continued to inquire.

“Oh, I come from the Qingliang Temple of Mount Wutai…”

Mahaparinirvana replied honestly, but no sooner had he spoken than the two officers became superficially respectful and derisively shook their heads, saying:

“So you’re from the Six Towns of Hebei? Hahaha, then come with us…”

“I haven’t finished yet; why are you two chirping in?”

Mahaparinirvana then loudly continued:

“However, I have come to seek refuge under the Abbot Emperor Tathagata of Buddha Bone Temple. My master, Zen Master Zhizhen, is his junior brother and sent me to apprentice with him and further refine my knowledge of Buddhist teachings!”

“Ah!”

Upon hearing this, the two government officials gasped and quickly shut up. Although the Flame Cloud Sect was one of the Four Great Sects of the world and offered tribute by the Imperial Court, it could not compare to Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk’s single hair.

Not to mention that Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk was the Emperor’s Buddhist Master and one of the Three Great Buddha Heads chosen by all monks across the Four Great Continents—a true venerable figure in Buddhism, unmatched in both reputation and strength by the entirety of the Flame Cloud Sect.

Even the Sect Master of Flame Cloud Sect would have to kneel in the presence of Emperor Tathagata, let alone the insignificant Xie Wenren.

Xie Wenren too was shocked upon hearing this, unable to imagine that Zen Master Zhizhen, the junior brother of Emperor Tathagata, would take such an ignorant and disrespectful monk as a disciple!

Hence, he realized that he could not compete with Mahaparinirvana in terms of reputation or antics, so he would have to prove himself through skill!

If he could defeat the disciple of Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk, not only would he bring honor to the Flame Cloud Sect, but he would also be dearly cherished by the Sect Master and his future within the sect would undoubtedly sky-rocket.

If he could not defeat Mahaparinirvana, spreading the news would not be shameful, for losing to a disciple of Emperor Tathagata was to be expected.

This unintentional disclosure put the two government officials in a tough spot, caught between a disciple of one of the Four Great Sects and one of the Three Great Buddha Heads. Either way, they, low-ranking officers, could not afford to offend either party.

At this moment, the two government officials, no longer thinking about extorting money, felt this matter was a hot potato. They glanced left at Xie Wenren and right at Mahaparinirvana, finally spreading their hands in helplessness, saying:

“May we ask what has caused you two venerable persons to fight so violently?”

Xie Wenren and Mahaparinirvana shouted in unison:

“I want to kill him!”

“This…”

The two government officials were at a loss for words, exchanged glances, then respectfully replied:

“This is a matter between you two exalted individuals, we cannot interfere. You may continue to fight, but you must do so under the supervision of The Night Traveler’s Bureau, following the rules of Chang’an!”

“Good! It’s best to have a witness, lest others say I bullied the weak, hahaha!”

Xie Wenren laughed arrogantly.

“Chang’an has so many rules, hurry up, hurry up, or I might vent my anger on you two birds!”

Mahaparinirvana impatiently urged.

“Please wait a moment, sirs! It’ll be done in no time!”

The two government officials then took a few steps back, stood in a corner, and took out two special fireworks from their pouches. They lit them with a fire starter, and the fireworks soared into the sky, bursting into a “prohibited” symbol that lingered momentarily before vanishing.

“What does this mean? Fireworks in broad daylight?”

Li Ping’an in the tavern was paying close attention, looking up at the “prohibited” symbol and pondering.

Suddenly, he saw four individuals clad in black armor and robes, each adorned with a white “Night” character, flying from four directions above the Drunken Immortal Residence.

“Wow, what a grand charge, even bringing in the Night Travelers from The Night Traveler’s Bureau!”

A few patrons in the tavern gazed out of the window by Li Ping’an’s side, scrutinizing the scene.

“Night Traveler? Isn’t that where Muqiang Baoshan belongs to The Night Traveler’s Bureau? Just over a fight, why did they specifically call for The Night Traveler’s Bureau?”

Li Ping’an immediately thought of the time he caused a disturbance at the Buddha Bone Temple, killing the presiding Master Yongxin which led to the Emperor’s command for a thorough investigation by The Night Traveler’s Bureau. Fortunately, being inside the tavern, they couldn’t see him, and even if they did, it wouldn’t matter. He just needed to quietly enjoy the show.

It was just regrettable that he hadn’t seen Night Traveler, Muqiang Baoshan, who still owed him a huge favor!

Once the four Night Travelers from The Night Traveler’s Bureau arrived, they landed near the two government officials and demanded:

“You patrol stinkers, what’s happened here?”

The two government officials didn’t dare talk back but thoroughly recounted the incident and the backgrounds of Xie Wenren and Mahaparinirvana.

“So that’s what happened!”

Upon hearing the details, the four Night Travelers immediately leapt into the air, positioning themselves at four points around Xie Wenren and Mahaparinirvana, and from above instructed them: