But last time, the woman who called herself "Miao Shan, disciple of Kongchan Arhat", led a group of monks and nuns to present gifts and impart Dharma.
She had assumed that the Buddhist couple before her would either react indifferently or be concerned about the Buddha Treasures and the Sublime Dharma Powers.
To her surprise, it was neither; this Buddha's son and Bodhisattva merely stared at her.
She became full of doubt, thinking to herself:
"Could it be that they have seen through me?"
"That's impossible. This transformation of mine is a '[Illusion]' personally cast by my Master. Unless these two also attain the Ultimate Happiness Realm's cultivation level, there's no way they could see through to my true form."
"Could it be that this couple is taken with the appearance I've transformed into?"
"Hmm, that might actually be true. This appearance was created specifically for this Wu Gou Buddha Son; he's bound to like it. And this little bitch pretending to be a Bodhisattva, calling herself Miao Yin—it's possible she's also into this... It's curious that she isn't annoyed at her husband staring so intently at me; could she be into it as well?"
"If that is indeed the case, I, as a Bodhisattva, wouldn't mind a merry threesome; the pleasure would be even greater."
...
From these rather outrageous thoughts, it was clear.
This nun named Miao Shan was none other than the Beautiful Corpse Bodhisattva in disguise.
What a Female Demon, still not giving up despite being publicly scolded by Yunrong and losing face.
Knowing that the two were honored guests and that it wasn't wise to use brute force, she switched tactics.
She asked her master to cast a spell and found a legitimate reason to visit, under the guise of "gifting ritual", yet she intended to do something less savory.
What she didn't realize as she pondered,
Was that the Buddhist couple before her were also communicating telepathically.
First, Yunrong teased Tao Qian, saying,
"Dear brother, it seems I'll have to use some Secret Techniques to disguise your desires in the future, lest others see your weakness and specifically create such an appearance to put your mental fortitude to the test. You might resist once or twice, but I fear if it happens too often, you will give in."
"The Beautiful Corpse Bodhisattva has always been proud and arrogant; whatever she fancies, she attempts to seize for her own pleasure. Although she and Bai Qin Demon Monk tricked her once in Southern Yue, it was only her flesh that was damaged, her Primordial Spirit might have benefited from the disaster, and now she has reincarnated. Her nature doesn't seem to have changed; if trouble comes again, she surely won't be able to escape it." Thank you for reading. This was brought to you by M|V|L*EMPYR.
After Tao Qian replied,
He suddenly thought of Zhen Buchi and had an epiphany:
"It seems the three bald thieves from the Demon Buddha Temple are all cut from the same cloth. Kongchan took Zhen Buchi as a shield against disaster and doted on this Love Monk, letting him follow his desires."
"Now it seems the Beautiful Corpse Bodhisattva also has this intention, probably considered by Lian Sha Arhat as a shield against disaster."
"Now she is pestering me again, and I doubt there's anyone here with a heavier burden of tribulation energy than me; she is doomed to perish by this calamity."
"In that case, there's no need to rush to expose her; let's see what kind of tactics she'll employ to snatch you away from my side."
"Hmph, I took the false name of Miao Yin, yet she has the audacity to directly appropriate the name 'Miao Shan' and tack it onto herself."
With that assessment from Tao Qian, Yunrong immediately followed with two sentences,
Her mind full of fighting spirit.
These complex exchanges actually took only a moment or two.
In the meditation hall, right after Miao Shan finished speaking, the one who appeared as innocent as a true Bodhisattva, Miao Yin Fairy, suddenly gave a warm smile and affectionately walked over.
She took Miao Shan's arm, then spoke soothing words that made her lower her guard.
"How coincidental, Daoist, you are called Miao Shan and my Dharma name is Miao Yin, truly fated."
"It's also kind of you to come and present treasures and impart Dharma to my husband. Please feel free, Daoist, and tell us, my husband and me, what sort of treasures and sublime Dharma you've brought."
With those two sentences, the atmosphere returned to normal.
The Beautiful Corpse slightly relaxed and began to introduce her offerings.
Her arrival to seduce Wu Gou Buddha Son was genuine, as was her intention to give treasures and impart Dharma.
Actually, the latter was the real deal; the Three Arhats wanted to give substantial benefits, to fully win over Wu Gou Buddha Son, but it wouldn't be appropriate for them to approach directly and eagerly offer gifts, so sending the Beautiful Corpse Bodhisattva was most fitting.
One could only hear in the courtyard, as pieces of cloth flew up and the treasure light filled the meditation hall, the Beautiful Corpse spoke in a voice brimming with self-praise:
"This humble nun comes bearing ten vats of '[Human Heart Filth Mud]' for the Buddha Son, which collect nearly all the evil and Demon Thoughts of this world. Both righteous and Evil Cultivators smeared with this black mud would meet disaster, though if combined with my Demon Buddha Secret Method, it can expedite the maturation of the Demon Buddha Evil Lotus that the Buddha Son obtained in the Evil Country, allowing him to possess a usable Demon Buddha Lotus Platform."
"Additionally, there is an '[Acquired Life Root]'—a rather rare item, hard to come by. The Buddha Son surely discovered an Infinite Life Spring on Hidden Mountain, but it is full of turbid lifespan mist. Though consuming it can extend life, it involves a poison that comes at a great cost. Just plant this root into the spring and the murky mist will immediately turn into a clear spring, granting the Buddha Son a genuine Infinite Life Spring, from which a single drop can extend a Mortal's life by ten years, or even a hundred."
"This is called '[Six Poison Buddha Sand],' an even scarcer item, unique to the Demon Buddha Temple, nowhere else in the world to be found. The Buddha Son must have acquired a Demon Mirror in the Joyful Forest, but that mirror is hazy and unclear, unable to reflect all Life. With just this dish of poisonous sand for polishing, that Demon Mirror will instantly acquire Divine Power, sealing the six senses of anyone as if it were nothing."
"This is called '[Water of Worry-free],' also a unique treasure from the Demon Buddha Temple, simple in its use, but must be combined with the Eight Sufferings Paste. The Buddha Son got an Ultimate Happiness Buddha Bowl in Emancipation City, and if you put this water into it and blend joy with sorrow, it becomes a pure Demon Buddha Exotic Treasure, the Worry-free Buddha Bowl. Then, the Buddha Son need only take a willow twig, dip a bit of the paste from the bowl, and sprinkle it onto the Human World, raining down sweet rain. Whether Mortals or low-level Cultivators who drink just a little will have their future joys and sorrows controlled by the Buddha Son."