"This Vajra Sutra, while a treasure of Buddhism, is nothing special in my possession!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly, holding the scripture in his hand, his gaze appearing even more placid.
The crowd exchanged glances, filled with surprise. Lu Fan's actions had them all puzzled.
If the Vajra Sutra was genuine, it would be a great fortune for their entire Heavenly God Temple.
"How can you be sure this Vajra Sutra is real?" Puzhi looked at Lu Fan, his eyes sharpening.
"Whether this Vajra Sutra is real or not, you people of Buddhism will know with a glance!"
With a detached demeanor, Lu Fan looked at Puzhi. "If you still don't believe me, then I have nothing more to say. I will take the Vajra Sutra and leave without bothering you all!"
Puzhi's brow furrowed, and he was instantly moved. If the Vajra Sutra was real, it would be a tremendous gift to their Heavenly God Temple.
Liu Ruyan stood to the side, also surprised, wondering where Lu Fan had obtained the Vajra Sutra. However, judging by Lu Fan's confidence, he didn't seem to be lying.
After a careful observation, Puzhi showed surprise. He could clearly sense that the Vajra Sutra did not seem to be fake. If that were the case, it would be an unparalleled treasure for them.
"So, can we trade?"
Lu Fan asked directly, "If not, I won't force anything. After all, this Vajra Sutra is priceless, and its value is recognized everywhere!"
The numerous monks exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with light. They could clearly sense that the Vajra Sutra was extraordinary.
"The Nine Dragon Hall is a sacred artifact of our Heavenly God Temple, and naturally, it cannot be taken away by others!" Puzhi stated, "However, this is indeed the Vajra Sutra of Buddhism!"
"What do you mean by that?" Lu Fan's brow furrowed. The old monk's words confused him.
"I mean nothing else. It's just that this Vajra Sutra belongs to Buddhism, and now that it has arrived at our Heavenly God Temple, it is our temple's possession!"
Puzhi clasped his hands together. "I hope you, benefactor, will leave the Vajra Sutra and establish a good karmic connection!"
"Are you crazy?" Liu Ruyan cursed. "This is a priceless Vajra Sutra! Do you intend to take it for yourselves without lifting a finger? Is this the virtue of your Heavenly God Temple?"
"Benefactor, this is a sacred Buddhist place. Please do not curse casually!" Puzhi clasped his hands together. "This Vajra Sutra has always been a Buddhist item that has been lost. Now that we have found it, we cannot let it be taken away by anyone else!"
"You certainly have a way with words!" Lu Fan sneered. "This is no different from getting something for nothing!"
"Benefactor, please restrain yourself!"
Puzhi clasped his fists, his gaze sharpening as he looked at Lu Fan with a hint of killing intent.
He was determined to keep the Vajra Sutra, but seeing Lu Fan's stance, it seemed he was unwilling. This meant a conflict was inevitable.
"This is the King of the Northwest. If you truly intend to resort to force, you must consider the consequences!"
The Lord of Yun City, seeing the situation turn grim, quickly spoke, projecting an aura of authority. At this point, he could only reveal his identity.
"King of the Northwest?"
Upon hearing this, Puzhi's brow furrowed, and he immediately became vigilant. If this were true, it would not be a good situation for them.
"If you dare to use force, you will be enemies with the Heavenly Dynasty!"
Lu Fan said coldly. "You should understand what I mean, right?"
With these words, everyone's expressions became uncertain. The Heavenly God Temple had initially intended to forcibly suppress the matter of the Vajra Sutra, but now it seemed it was not that simple.
"This Vajra Sutra is a Buddhist item. It cannot be lost again!"
Several old monks looked at Puzhi. "Are there any other options?"
"I'm afraid we can only hand over the Nine Dragon Grass for exchange!" Puzhi said helplessly. This was not what he wished for, but given the current circumstances, there was no other choice.
Hearing this, the many monks felt a sense of helplessness. Compared to the Vajra Sutra, the Nine Dragon Grass was more valuable. Thus, they could only proceed this way.
"So, have you decided?" Lu Fan was eager, as he was in a hurry to reach the Valley of the Medicine Immortal and request the old divine doctor's help.
"Since you are the King of the Northwest, I presume the item you are offering is genuine!" Puzhi said with a smile. "We are willing to trade!"
"That's truly wonderful!"
Lu Fan nodded, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. This was indeed for the best and fulfilled his wish.
A while later, Puzhi sent someone to retrieve the Nine Dragon Grass and said with a serious expression, "The Nine Dragon Grass has many potent effects and is a supreme divine medicine. Now that the King of the Northwest has obtained it, you must cherish it well!"
"Thank you!"
Lu Fan clasped his fists, a smile gracing his lips. Having obtained the Nine Dragon Grass, his mission for today was considered complete. At least, he believed that Steward Zhao could be saved.
"You truly have a way!" Liu Ruyan laughed. "I didn't expect this to work out!"
"What else could I do? I have many treasures!"
Lu Fan shrugged, appearing even more nonchalant, as if everything had been resolved in his eyes. Su Dan Novel Network
"You are the King of the Northwest?"
Liu Shuqin looked at Lu Fan, inwardly shocked. She had not expected Lu Fan, being so young, to be the King of the Northwest, which caught her completely off guard.
"What, is there something you're curious about?"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, his gaze remaining placid, as if this were not a big deal in his eyes.
Liu Shuqin remained silent, but her heart was filled with awe. The esteemed King of the Northwest, who commanded the armies of the entire northwestern region and could even summon the wind and rain, had come to their Jiangbei region and stooped to ask for medicine.
After obtaining the Vajra Sutra, the old monks quickly examined it, their eyes filled with joy. The Vajra Sutra held immense benefits for the Buddhist sect, and deciphering the Buddhist teachings within could bring boundless advantages.
It was precisely because of this that they were so happy.
"The Nine Dragon Grass has been taken away. If the Temple Master finds out about this, he will likely blame me!" Puzhi said with a helpless chuckle. "It's a pity that the Vajra Sutra is something that cannot be sought after!"
"The Temple Master will not blame you!" the old monks said with a laugh. "Moreover, it is not difficult to get the Nine Dragon Grass back!"
"What do you mean?" Puzhi asked with a hint of surprise.
"I recall that in our Jiangbei region, there is an underground guild. As long as the reward is sufficient, they can do anything!" the old monk smiled faintly. "Assign a mission to the people of the underground guild and have them steal back the Nine Dragon Grass. This way, there will be no problems whatsoever!"
"This..."
Puzhi froze, his brow furrowing slightly. If they were to proceed this way, he was unsure whether it would be good or bad.