Chapter 1309: Chapter 858: Ring-Headed Saber_2
Professor Cui patted Yang Xiao on the shoulder, excitedly informing him that he had already reported Yang Xiao’s recent performance to the Provincial Office. The higher-ups were greatly impressed by the ability and charisma Yang Xiao had demonstrated.
"Thank you, Uncle!" Yang Xiao’s mood visibly improved.
Professor Cui waved his hand, feeling gratified, "Little Yang, this is all what you deserve. You are a rare talent in our Patrol Defense Office, and talent should not be buried!"
In front of this uncle, Yang Xiao was filled with gratitude. As someone who had struggled up from the bottom, Yang Xiao knew too well that talent was not what was lacking in this era, it was opportunities that were scarce.
Even if one is a piece of gold, if it’s covered with a rag, it would never have the chance to shine.
For those benefactors who appeared and extended a helping hand when he was down on his luck, Yang Xiao always harbored gratitude.
Professor Cui was one, Director Nalan was another, including the Second Demon Uncle, Cannibal Buddha...these were all Yang Xiao’s benefactors.
Actually, if the good sister could treat him a bit better, she would also count.
By afternoon, people from the Esoteric Sect came to invite Yang Xiao. In a luxuriously decorated room, Yang Xiao met Cannibal Buddha. The other sat at the head seat, and even without intentionally targeting Yang Xiao, he still gave a great sense of oppression.
Especially those hawk-like eyes, looking at Yang Xiao as if they could see through everything about him.
At this moment, Yang Xiao suddenly felt a bit guilty, as he was worried Cannibal Buddha might see through something, especially since he had met with the Life Demanding Monk and still had that "Buddha Seed" left.
From the standpoint of the Yin Temple Alliance, the Life Demanding Monk from the Black Buddha Mother Sect was an opponent.
"Your strength has improved a bit from before." After a while, Cannibal Buddha’s words broke the ice, his calm tone slightly settling Yang Xiao’s heart.
"Thanks to the High Priest, I was lucky to escape back from the Nightmare World."
Yang Xiao cupped his hands in salute to Cannibal Buddha, not daring to be arrogant in the presence of such figures, especially those who had bestowed favors upon him.
"I haven’t helped you much; the Martyr’s prophecy has also been broken by you. Yang Xiao, you are an extraordinary person."
Turning the conversation, Cannibal Buddha stood up slowly, staring deeply at Yang Xiao’s face, "Someone below has suggested to me that since the Martyr’s prophecy is broken and you survived, it proves he is not the chosen one, but a false believer of the Holy Temple, suggesting I execute him. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiao furrowed his brows, what did he think; is this something a small character like him could decide?
Yet he couldn’t ignore Cannibal Buddha’s question, but he knew well that mishandling this could lead to trouble for him.
"High Priest, I am ignorant and lack insight; I dare not speak on such major matters lightly." Yang Xiao tried to deflect this tricky problem.
But surprisingly, Cannibal Buddha did not give him a chance, raising his chin slightly, "You are the one who broke the prophecy; no one has more right to speak than you. Speak freely."
Yang Xiao’s mind turned quickly; his first instinct was that Cannibal Buddha intended to use him to remove the obstructive figure of the Martyr.
After all, the Martyr was also a pivotal figure within the Esoteric Sect, with a doctrinal status even above the High Priest Cannibal Buddha.
If he said to kill, it would leave a potential trouble for the future. In case the Esoteric Sect needed the Martyr’s prophetic ability someday, they might remember this and hold Yang Xiao accountable.
But if he said not to kill, it would offend the elders who suggested the proposal; Yang Xiao deeply suspected the leader of these elders was Kunpa.
Kunpa was relatively loyal to Cannibal Buddha but was insidious and ruthless. If he found out Yang Xiao messed up his plan behind his back, it wouldn’t be guaranteed not to settle scores later.
Weighing the pros and cons, Yang Xiao couldn’t give an answer, but he had his way.
To break this situation, there’s only one way, sincerity, telling the truth.
"High Priest, I have some words, and I hope you would listen."
Cannibal Buddha nodded.
Yang Xiao quickly organized his thoughts, then recounted to Cannibal Buddha the dangers he encountered in the Painted Woman Ghost Script.
A critical point among them was that the ghost was always hiding among them, and this was something the Martyr had predicted from the beginning.
Cannibal Buddha also knew this point, as he was present at the time.
Additionally, Yang Xiao talked about how after leaving the mission and returning to the real world, he encountered a series of accidents, including a Ghost Dream, and then the Mirror Ghost in the Mirror World going out of control, leading to a series of supernatural events.
Yang Xiao specifically noted that it was Elder Kunpa who brought people to save him.
He did not speak in reverse, but very sincerely spoke well of Elder Kunpa in front of Cannibal Buddha.
"Is there such a thing? Kunpa never mentioned it to me," Cannibal Buddha said.
Of course, he didn’t mention it, if it weren’t for Sheng Yanlin making them hard to act, you wouldn’t see me today...thought so, but Yang Xiao acted very humble, straightforwardly claiming it was because Elder Kunpa and the other two elders didn’t wish to take credit; they were noble people.
"So according to you, the Martyr’s prophecy still has its merit, and the reason you’re still alive is due to a series of accidents that saved you," Cannibal Buddha said after thinking.
"High Priest sees clearly." Yang Xiao cupped his hands, bending over to bow.
The next moment, Cannibal Buddha’s lips curbed into a smile, looking at Yang Xiao, nodding, "You are a compassionate person, remembering the Martyr’s favor, not wanting to harm him."
