Free Web NovelChapter 97: Chapter 84: A Maiden Shyly Disrobes
’If he could handle it himself, he’d claim the prize alone. If not, he would have to find Hui Ming for help.’
’The first option was obviously better—he would keep all the spoils. With the latter, he might have to split them with Hui Ming.’
Of course, based on Zhi Jian’s previous descriptions of this Spirit Monster, Xu Lei estimated he could probably handle this one on his own.
Soon, Xu Lei arrived at the Lord County Magistrate’s residence.
"What? You think a Spirit Monster might be to blame?"
The Lord County Magistrate, a gaunt middle-aged man, was astonished by the suggestion.
"It’s only a guess."
Zhi Jian said, "We’ll have to let this Zen Master take a look to be sure. Allow me to introduce him. This is a disciple of the Divine Monk Wu Tan! Zen Master Hui Chi!"
"A disciple of the Divine Monk Wu Tan?"
The Lord County Magistrate was taken aback, his expression turning to one of deep respect. "You mean the Divine Monk who gifted us the potato and the Steel Refining Technique?"
"The very same,"
Xu Lei said. "This is my Monk’s Certificate, my lord. Please take a look."
"The Divine Monk Wu Tan is truly a mysterious and extraordinary figure!"
The Lord County Magistrate said, "To think he is still in this world after so many years.
And has even trained a fine disciple such as yourself... Please!
I implore you, Zen Master, save my daughter."
"Amitabha Buddha."
Xu Lei said, "I am only speculating.
It may not be a Spirit Monster. I must investigate personally before I can be certain."
「A few minutes later.」
The Lord County Magistrate led Xu Lei to his daughter’s chambers.
However, the young lady had shut her door and refused to open it.
This put the Lord County Magistrate in an awkward position; he could only berate the maid and order her to open the door.
The maid opened the door.
But the young lady refused to get out of bed.
"My lady, the master has brought someone to see you again!" the maid said.
"No more doctors! I’ve seen so many, and none of them can cure me. Just let me die!"
A pleasant, girlish voice drifted from the bed, through the mosquito netting.
"This time is different! He’s a young Divine Monk from the Buddhist Sect!"
The maid added, "They say he’s a disciple of the Divine Monk Wu Tan! And he thinks you might be afflicted by a Spirit Monster!"
"What Spirit Monster?"
The girl on the bed said, "There are no such things as ghosts and spirits in this world. That’s just superstition!
It seems my illness is truly hopeless if Father has started resorting to praying to gods and buddhas."
By the end, her voice was tinged with despair.
"My lady, please, just give it a try!" the maid pleaded.
"Insolence! The Little Divine Monk is here, and your father is present. Is this how you treat our guests, keeping them at arm’s length?"
The Lord County Magistrate said angrily, "Is this how I taught you to behave?"
"Father."
But the girl on the bed replied, "But you yourself used to say that all this talk of ghosts and spirits was utter nonsense!"
The Lord County Magistrate’s expression turned awkward.
He was, in fact, a skeptic himself.
He was skeptical this time as well, only half-believing.
It was only because of Zhi Jian’s recommendation, and because he was out of options—a last-ditch effort, like trying to revive a dead horse.
"Amitabha Buddha."
At that moment, Xu Lei strode forward, yanked open the mosquito net, and tore back the covers.
Revealing a screaming girl who was covering her face, he said, "It is indeed the Qi of a Spirit Monster!"
"Hey! What do you think you’re doing, you foul Monk?"
The girl shrieked, "Have you no decency? You’re a Monk! How can you just barge into a lady’s private chambers?"
Of course, Xu Lei hadn’t pulled the covers off completely—only enough to expose her head and upper body.
She was still wearing her under-robe, so nothing untoward was revealed.
"I am merely eager to save a life. My apologies for the offense, benefactor!"
Without wasting words, Xu Lei formed another Spell and slapped his palm onto the girl’s head. "The sooner I act, the less harm your body will suffer!"
The maid and the Lord County Magistrate stood by in shock, just about to rush forward.
But Xu Lei had already pulled his hand back. "Take a look now," he said coolly. "Are the white spots on your lady’s face gone?"
"I think they’re really gone!"
The maid said in amazement, "At least, I can’t see them on the side of her face anymore. There were definitely some there before!"
"It was really a Spirit Monster?"
The Lord County Magistrate was also astounded. "So Spirit Monsters truly exist? And such a strange one at that? One that causes white spots on a person’s body?"
"My lord, Zen Master Hui Chi is a disciple of the Divine Monk Wu Tan!"
Zhi Jian said, "You can rest assured. He is a truly Enlightened Monk!
Moreover, the Zen Master is devoted to his spiritual practice and has no interest in worldly women.
The charms of women are like passing clouds to him!
No matter how peerlessly beautiful your daughter may be, the Zen Master would never harbor any improper thoughts."
"The spots on my face... they’re really gone?"
At this, the girl on the bed finally lifted her head. "Really?"
She slowly moved her slender, jade-like hands from her face, but after revealing only half, she quickly covered it again and called for her maid to bring a mirror.
From the contours of the face she had revealed, it was clear she was quite a beauty.
Her skin was as fair and smooth as jade, supple and full of life.
A single glimpse was enough to make one yearn to see her whole face.
Just then, the maid handed her the mirror.
The girl turned away, looked at herself in the mirror, and then exclaimed in delight, "I’m really better? The white spots are gone! It’s really true!"
She said in disbelief, "How is this possible? So it really was a Spirit Monster plaguing me!
Divine Monk, I apologize for my disrespectful words just now!
However, I am not properly dressed and my appearance is a mess. It’s too embarrassing.
Could you perhaps step outside for a moment?
Once I have washed and dressed, I will pay my respects properly!"
"Amitabha Buddha. If the Spirit Monster were truly expelled, then of course."
Xu Lei said, "However, in truth, I have only temporarily suppressed this blood-sucking White Spot Spirit Monster.
It is still inside your body.
It has simply moved to a different part of your body.
If you do not believe me, benefactor, you may check for yourself."
