Chapter 1163: Chapter 786: Betrayal_2
Moreover, magic artifacts also depend on fate; the so-called spiritual resonance refers to the compatibility with the owner.
As a Spirit Tester, Professor Cui once explained to me that magic artifacts also choose people. The higher the compatibility between a magic artifact and its owner, the stronger the abilities it can unleash.
As for the magic artifact, there’s no way around it for now. We can only wait to meet the Cannibal Buddha. After dealing with the Mirror Ghost, Yang Xiao left with Sheng Yanlin, as a certain young ancestor was still waiting outside.
After obtaining Yang Xiao’s repeated assurances, the alien race girl reluctantly left. It was at this moment that Yang Xiao learned the girl’s name from the remaining middle-aged man of the Esoteric Sect—
Sutana.
"Su" is a prefix meaning auspicious in Myanmar-Tai, while "Tana" originates from the ancient Pali language meaning "star", with the full name meaning "person blessed by a lucky star".
Elder Brother Sui, who lived in the local Myanmar and Thailand region for a while, introduced to Yang Xiao that this name is a standard noble name, and on the territory of the Esoteric Sect, Miss Sutana, as the only daughter of the Cannibal Buddha, holds a revered status. Describing her as surrounded by stars is not an exaggeration.
Yang Xiao silently thought it was fortunate that he treated the young lady quite well initially and did not skimp on her food supply, entertaining her with an array of snacks, fruits, hamburgers, fries, Chinese food, and barbeque.
Yang Xiao was worried about the border wars and inquired to the middle-aged man of the Esoteric Sect, who signaled him to rest assured, indicating with the High Priest present, the Dharma Sect would not dare to act rashly.
The Demon Sect Vajra is one of the Nine Great City Lords of the Dharma Sect, holding a revered status within. Now being killed by the Cannibal Buddha crossing the border, this was undoubtedly a hard slap in the face to the Dharma Sect.
The Dharma Sect and the Esoteric Sect never got along, and Yang Xiao hated the Dharma Sect, but he did not wish for his involvement to drag the Esoteric Sect into a conflict, reigniting the war and resulting in chaos.
While chatting, someone reported from outside saying that Professor Cui had heard Yang Xiao was awake and was waiting outside.
After getting permission, the door was soon opened. Professor Cui, supported by Tai Wenqin, entered. Only after seeing Yang Xiao did Professor Cui’s heart settle down.
"Little Yang, seeing that you’re alright puts my heart at ease." Professor Cui’s voice trembled. When Yang Xiao was brought back, he was bleeding from the orifices resembling a near-death state.
"Uncle, rest easy, I’m alright," Yang Xiao later looked towards Tai Wenqin, whose dedication to duty deeply shocked Yang Xiao, "Tai brother, thank you."
Hearing this, Tai Wenqin shook his head and answered in unsteady Chinese: "Faithfully serve the entrusted task."
After some pleasantries, Professor Cui talked about the news from the Esoteric Sect, his tone sadly expressing that their team members left in Wanqiang Town had all met with misfortune, and their corpses were currently being displayed in the town’s central square.
And now, there is nothing they can do. The fact that the Esoteric Sect could protect them was already remarkable. It’s impossible to retrieve the bodies from their adversary, the Dharma Sect.
Reportedly, the Dharma Sect offered a high price, agreeing to not pursue the damages caused by Yang Xiao’s group. They even wouldn’t pursue the death of the Demon Sect Vajra but had one condition—Sheng Yanlin must be sent back.
After all, Sheng Yanlin holds significant relevance as the former Dean of Yiling Academy and knows too many secrets. Should he surface domestically, it would undoubtedly cause a great uproar.
Sheng Yanlin understood this well, which is why he was urgently hoping to align with Yang Xiao, knowing that his sole chance for survival was to gain the Esoteric Sect’s protection.
And among them, only Yang Xiao, relying on his credit for rescuing the Esoteric Sect’s young lady, could speak with top-tier strong individuals like the Cannibal Buddha.
"Please be assured, the High Priest personally instructed that you all are our Esoteric Sect’s most honorable guests, so do not worry and rest assured," the middle-aged man from the Esoteric Sect said, then proceeded towards the door instructing servants to bring tea, demonstrating the etiquette of serving guests.
Out of curiosity, Yang Xiao wanted to seize the opportunity to test this person’s strength, but just as he reached for the Drama Robe fragments, a hand stopped him. Looking up, it was Sheng Yanlin by his side.
"No need to try, Netherworld-level Apostle, not far from my level in my heyday," Sheng Yanlin whispered.
"Mr. Nalin is the head of the Imperial Guards tasked with guarding the main temple’s restricted area of the Esoteric Sect, an influential figure quite renowned around the Myanmar and Thailand region," Tai Wenqin introduced to everyone.
"In the ancient Pali language, ’Nalin’ is a combination of ’human’ and ’Emperor Shitian,’ symbolizing the supreme authority of ’man and god as one.’"
Soon after, the tea and pastries were served, but the head of the Imperial Guards, Nalin, left as if having some urgent business.
"Little Yang, Captain Zhao and the others didn’t disgrace our Patrol Defense Office; no one was taken alive."
Professor Cui’s eyes reddened, "In fact, before coming, we were instructed that should an accident occur, no living person should be taken to prevent leaving any talking points."
"Once outsiders discover our Patrol Defense Office secretly does business with the Yin Temple, especially in re-forging unspeakable magic artifacts, such losses are unimaginable."
"The people of the Esoteric Sect informed me that at the last moment, it was Captain Zhao who took out the remaining team members before ending his own life."
Yang Xiao’s mind was slightly bewildered. He suddenly remembered Professor Cui calling Captain Zhao to privately instruct him on a few things before leaving town.
On this matter, Professor Cui did not hide anything, straightforwardly admitting that he already had a bad premonition by then and gave Captain Zhao full command of the team, allowing him to act at his discretion.
"Death is better; otherwise, in the hands of the Dharma Sect, it would be worse than death." Tai Wenqin, who made a living in the Myanmar-Tai land, saw things very clearly regarding such matters.
