Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Chapter 105 - 94: Reunion with Daoge, Pressure from All Sides

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Inside the bookstore.

Zhou Zhongda frowned as he glanced at the freshly delivered message and quickly made a call:

"Have they lost their minds? Zhuang Butong's teacher isn't even dead yet! Do they really think he'd have no temper?"

The person on the other end sighed, "But Zhuang Butong is dying. He won't make it past a month. We estimate he will attempt a breakthrough in twenty days, which will be his peak moment."

Zhou Zhongda's face showed distress: "Where did you get this information?"

"From the Four Guardian Stars, they've been continuously monitoring Zhuang Butong's health status through artificial intelligence."

"Are you mad, daring to let Dream God monitor Zhuang Butong?" Zhou Zhongda was both shocked and furious, "Have you forgotten how Zhuang Butong got to where he is!"

"It's different, and besides, there are no other options. He's been deeply infected, even masters hesitate to get too involved with him..."

The other side seemed reluctant to engage further on the topic, intensifying their tone,

"Anyway, this has nothing to do with us. I'm just informing you, don't interfere with what comes next."

Zhou Zhongda cursed out loud: "Just a few days ago, I found a good kid who might've had a chance to probe around, and now you're telling me it's none of our business? Chen Laosi, are you seriously acting inhuman?!"

The other side fell silent, then angrily retorted: "Hasn't that task been terminated already?!"

"Terminations be damned!" Zhou Zhongda returned angrily, "Don't you know what kind of person Zhuang Butong is? Are we really going to watch someone like him die in such frustration?!"

The person on the other end took deep breaths, struggling to maintain control over their tone:

"Laoqi, I understand where you're coming from, and I agree with you, but there's nothing we can do. The Sixth Limit involves whether the Federation Martial Arts can advance further; the matter is too big, without precedent, and even the Federation leaders are out of options..."

"Bullshit no options, it's just no one wanting to take responsibility!" Zhou Zhongda swore profusely.

The other side remained silent for a moment, then suddenly cursed out,

"Damn it, if you're capable, go yell at the council yourself. I'm just a messenger, why are you yelling at me?!"

"And! Withdraw your man immediately! He's in great danger now!"

Bang.

Zhou Zhongda ended the communication, still fuming with anger.

Suddenly, he noticed another person who had quietly appeared inside the bookstore.

Long hair, a sword at the waist, a face as beautiful as a woman's, a demeanor cold and detached, and a long wooden case on his back.

"Dao?!" Zhou Zhongda's anger began to dissipate, "How come you're here without telling me in advance?"

Mr. Leng Dao stared at him without speaking, his eyes icy as if they were covered in frost.

Zhou Zhongda's face gradually grew uncomfortable, chuckling awkwardly: "What's up with that, bro? Haven't seen you in ages, why not say anything? Have we grown distant?"

Mr. Leng Dao's hand slowly rested on the hilt of his sword.

Zhou Zhongda twitched at the sight.

Mr. Leng Dao's voice was very slow, but in Zhou Zhongda's ears, it was like a knife slicing flesh:

"The person you sent to Senior Zhuang's side, is his surname Ji?"

Zhou Zhongda felt a sense of impending doom, quickly trying to think of something smart to say: "Hear me out! It's just that Comrade Ji was also very interested himself!"

Mr. Leng Dao paused in the act of drawing his sword and said, "Show me the surveillance footage from that day."

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Leaving the sparring room.

A dense crowd jammed the narrow and dark alley until no space was left, forming an airtight cage.

An oppressive and tense atmosphere permeated the air.

Ji Jingqiu looked at the sea of people before him and fell into deep thought.

Is this the "small trouble" Senior Zhuang mentioned?

He truly was not afraid...

Ji Jingqiu stopped thinking and began

"Also, I've exchanged the Formless Dao Body for you, Zhou Zhongda and I each contributed half of the Merit Points."

Ji Jingqiu remained silent.

The Formless Dao Body was obtained.

Moreover... he suspected that after reporting his task, the Administration Bureau would question the accuracy of the results.

And considering the current situation, he personally did not want to reveal the matter of Senior Zhuang's breakthrough in a week.

"Do you feel the pressure coming from all directions?" Leng Dao mused, "The matter of Zhuang Butong touches the core of Martial Arts, the Federation's higher-ups have already acknowledged the event, so some people will resort to every possible means. You can't block them, and won't be able to change anything."

Ji Jingqiu was silent.

No matter his talent, he's just alone.

Those people just apply slight pressure, and he's unable to cope, the pressure even directly affects Star Group.

Ji Jingqiu took a deep breath, calming some negative emotions building in his heart.

From Leng Dao's words, he caught some different implications, pondered for a moment, and then raised his head to say:

"Dao Ge, I want to help Senior Zhuang, can you help me buy a week's time?"

"This matter is of vital interest to the Federation, and although those people try all kinds of schemes, if those methods were truly effective, would they need to wait thirty-one years? Since this matter is important to the Federation's interests, if they are allowed to try, why can't I?"

Leng Dao slowly showed a smile.

Good kid.

Leng Dao nodded, his pupils sparked like iron in fire: "Good, above they estimate that Zhuang Butong has twenty days left. If you only need a week, then there's no problem!"