465: Chapter 221: Expelled from the Clan 465: Chapter 221: Expelled from the Clan Three people came at the same time, and when Jin Chan saw them, he almost turned around and ran.
In his heart, he was suspicious.
No matter how he looked at it, Wukong and the others coming here seemed like they were seeking trouble.
If the three made a move together, he wouldn’t even have the chance to run away.
But, Jin Chan ultimately held back and did not flee.
Instead, he wore a smile on his face, though the smile looked rather stiff no matter how one looked at it.
“Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva Guanyin, Wukong, what brings you here?
You didn’t even give me a heads up.
Please, come in and have a seat.”
Jin Chan hastily greeted them.
He found the atmosphere at Mount Ling to be extremely tense.
Not just him, but others as well looked at the trio with eyes full of dread.
Clearly, they too were worried that Wukong and the others had come to create trouble.
Now that Tathagata Buddha was not here, who could stop the three Great Heavenly Venerates?
Should they count on Jin Chan?
Every Buddha, Bodhisattva, and Arhat on Mount Ling could confirm that if Wukong and the others truly made a move, Jin Chan would definitely flee at the first opportunity, without a moment’s hesitation.
As long as he himself didn’t die, that was all that mattered to him even if everyone else on Mount Ling perished.
The Bodhisattva Guanyin gave a slight smile and said, “Everyone need not worry, we have not come here to threaten Mount Ling.”
Originally, everyone was somewhat tense, but upon hearing the words of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, they instantly relaxed.
The Bodhisattva Guanyin always had a way of instilling a sense of trust in others, making them believe in her words.
Ksitigarbha also spoke, “Jin Chan, you need not address me as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.
Just call me Ksitigarbha, I have already left the Buddhist Sect.”
“I had forgotten, please do not take offense, Ksitigarbha.”
Jin Chan said politely.
Maitreya Buddha and the Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha looked at Jin Chan strangely, wondering since when had this guy become so polite?
Obviously, he too felt the immense pressure emanating from Wukong and the others, and dared not act rashly.
Clearly, he was the type to bully the weak and fear the strong.
Of course, they naturally didn’t dare to say this aloud.
Otherwise, that would offend Wukong and the others.
Jin Chan invited everyone to sit, meanwhile arranging chairs and tables, and served some top-quality Spirit Fruit and some Immortal Brew.
Curiously, Jin Chan asked, “Wukong, what brings you to Mount Ling?
Could it be that you missed your master?”
Wukong glared at him and said mildly, “I’ve come to rescue you.
It was by my recommendation that Tathagata Buddha went to the Ziwei Heavenly Court to help the Heavenly Court deal with the Jade Emperor.
If the Jade Emperor destroys Mount Ling because of this, I naturally owe him a favor, and the last thing I, Old Sun, want to owe is a favor to a stranger.
”
Regarding friends, Wukong did not mind; mutual assistance was acceptable to him.
But owing a favor to a stranger was something he naturally disliked.
Wukong categorized Tathagata Buddha as a stranger.
Hearing Wukong’s words, Jin Chan expressed shock, “The Jade Emperor intends to move against Mount Ling?
Indeed, the tactics of Tathagata Buddha are so dirty, if I were the Jade Emperor, I too would move against Mount Ling.
This way I could get revenge and strike a blow at the prestige of Ziwei Heavenly Court, killing two birds with one stone.
I can’t believe I didn’t think of this before; it’s a good thing you all came.”
Jin Chan appeared relieved.
He was well aware that if Wukong and the others hadn’t come, and the Jade Emperor had made a move against Mount Ling, including him, it’s likely none would have survived.
Maitreya Buddha, somewhat dissatisfied, said, “That’s not necessarily true.
It’s common knowledge that the relationship between the Great Sage Equalling Heaven and the Great Emperor Ziwei is quite good.
Even if the Jade Emperor were to make a move, he should choose Huaguo Mountain instead, not Mount Ling.”
Jin Chan glanced at Maitreya Buddha and snapped, “Shut up, you idiot.”
Maitreya Buddha’s expression stiffened instantly.
He was very displeased inwardly; Jin Chan was giving him no face at all.
Before, letting him summon Flying Apsara had been one thing, but now to call him an idiot in front of so many people was another.
Unable to restrain himself anymore, Maitreya Buddha, neck stiff with annoyance, said, “I’m just speaking the truth.
Why do you need to insult me while trying to curry favor with Wukong and the others, Second Buddha Ancestor?”
“You really are an idiot.”
Wukong sighed and looked at him curiously, expressing astonishment, “I have no idea how you managed to achieve this realm of cultivation.
As far as I know, anyone capable of becoming a Buddha is cunning and shrewd, but here you are, such a simpleton.”
“You dare insult me?”
Maitreya Buddha said angrily.
Jin Chan called him an idiot, and that was one thing, but what right did Wukong have?
The two were both Heavenly Venerates; what right did Wukong have to say this about him?
Wukong raised an eyebrow and chuckled, “What’s the matter?
Are you upset?”
Seeing Wukong’s eager demeanor, Maitreya Buddha immediately shut his mouth.
Upset?
That was impossible.
Although he was resentful inwardly, he ultimately said no more.
He couldn’t defeat Wukong, and his status in the Three Realms was incomparable to Wukong’s.
If a conflict were to arise between them, he believed no one would support him.
Seeing that he had ceased to speak, yet Wukong did not seem inclined to let the matter go,
Wukong sneered, “You’re still upset when I call you an idiot?
Let me ask you something.
If the Jade Emperor doesn’t personally intervene, do you think he has the strength to take down my Huaguo Mountain?”
Maitreya Buddha’s expression froze.
He had subconsciously thought of Huaguo Mountain as it had been before, with only Wukong struggling alone.
But now, Huaguo Mountain was not as it had been before.
Not to mention anything else, just the presence of two Great Heavenly Venerates, including Wukong, who was not a Great Heavenly Venerate but could fight one on equal footing, was significant.