Some were astonished, some were disdainful, some were angry...

Chen Tang cleared his throat and pretended to be calm.

Under the watchful eyes of many monks, he served himself another bowl of rice, added some greens and tofu, then clasped his hands towards the monks and left the dining hall with the bowl in hand.

"Isn't this person eating too much?"

"Since he has paid incense money, having some vegetarian food is fine."

"But he seemed to have taken an extra bowl just now..."

"That's too much, taking away food he can't finish eating!"

Holding the bowl, Chen Tang left the dining hall quickly and walked out of the Zen Temple.

He went to the mountain gate and retrieved his treasure saber.

Under the astonished gaze of two novice monks, he drifted away.

Returning to Xiping Temple, Chen Tang handed the bowl full of food to Master Kong and said, "Master, I packed a bowl of rice for you."

"Bowl of rice?"

Master Le Kong looked at the bowl in front of him with a hint of surprise, then realized and smiled, "Donor Chen, you're so considerate."

Master Le Kong picked up the bowl and began to eat with bamboo chopsticks, taking small bites.

His pace was slow, as if he was savoring the taste of the food carefully.

After a long while, Master Le Kong finished eating, exhaled softly, and said, "It's been a long time since I had vegetarian food. Thank you, Donor Chen."

"Don't the monks over there bring food to you, Master?"

Chen Tang said, "Don't worry, from now on, I'll bring you food every day!"

"That's not necessary."

Master Le Kong shook his head slightly and said, "Donor Chen should just eat for himself."

"It's fine, no need to be polite, Master."

Chen Tang said casually, then left the hall and went to the courtyard to practice breathing techniques and cultivation.

In reality, Chen Tang had his own little ulterior motive for bringing food to Master Le Kong.

Firstly, this Master Le Kong was acquainted with Emperor Wu, clearly an old friend.

Secondly, Master Le Kong was likely a high expert.

If he could get guidance from this high expert, he would surely reap great benefits.

In the following period, Chen Tang had his two meals a day at Xinping Zen Temple.

However, his large appetite caused dissatisfaction among many monks.

Thus, besides Young Hero Tiger Subduing and Panda Blade Master, Chen Tang gained a few more nicknames at Xinping Zen Temple.

Food Barrel Blade Master.

Freeloading Pilgrim...

However, every time Chen Tang came, he would buy some incense sticks, so the monks couldn't openly say anything.

Later, the temple's cook monk couldn't stand it anymore and was about to confront Chen Tang.

After all, Chen Tang's immense appetite added a lot to his workload, having to cook a lot more food every day, otherwise, there wouldn't be enough for the other monks.

Chen Tang took out the prepared hundred notes of silver, which immediately calmed the cook monk down.

Money is indeed good, it's like getting a membership.

That's what Chen Tang thought.

But his reputation was getting worse and worse; he didn't know when he would earn a resounding name...

...

Half a month later.

On this day, Chen Tang was cultivating in the temple, during breathing exercises, he heard the sound of dragon roars and tiger growls in his body, stirring his marrow.

Transforming Body, Bone Marrow Cleansing.

Bone marrow within the bones is difficult to cultivate to this level.

To unleash the power in the bone marrow, a special dharma gate is required!

The dharma gate passed down by Emperor Wu is based on the Tiger Subduing Technique and Dragon Capturing Technique, using the breathing technique, to produce the sound of tiger growls and dragon roars within to shake the bone marrow and stimulate its vitality!

In half a month, Chen Tang reached the Sixth Grade.

But to advance further, long, arduous practice is needed.

Above the Sixth Grade, achieving Great Success in Bone Marrow Cutting, one can refine the bone marrow to be as pure as white frost, completely unleashing its power.

Reaching the Extreme Realm of the Sixth Grade will then lead to another transformation.

That is to replace the blood!

Sixth Grade Extreme Realm, Bone Marrow Replacement and Blood Transformation.

Chen Tang was still far from that step.

Upon reaching the Sixth Grade, Chen Tang clearly felt that his cultivation speed had slowed down.

Despite the daily tiger growl and dragon roar sound shaking his bone marrow, the improvement wasn't obvious.

These days, Master Le Kong sat quietly in the hall, never offering him any guidance.

This left him quite troubled.

Back in school dormitory, packing and bringing meals for his roommates once made them weep with gratitude.

Yet, this Master showed no indication of gratitude at all...

Over the past half month, apart from progressing in realm, his other cultivation techniques also improved.

It was as if the Burning Wood Saber, Chen Tang had already cultivated to the Fourth Layer, in a single breath, he could slash thirty-six times!

"Haitang."

At this moment, a soft call came from outside. Judging by the voice, it was Lu Qing.

"Over here."

Chen Tang went to the temple entrance and waved at Lu Qing who was looking skeptical in the distance.

Lu Qing saw Chen Tang and finally smiled, running over and saying, "I've been looking here for quite a while, didn't dare to enter, thinking is this really called a temple..."

"Haha!"

Chen Tang laughed heartily and said, "Why do you still call me Haitang, call me Chen Tang."

Lu Qing said, "Got it, Chen Haitang."

Chen Tang: "..."

"It's a habit." Lu Qing muttered softly.

Chen Tang took Lu Qing to pay respects to Master Le Kong.

Master Le Kong just nodded slightly, didn't say much, but his gaze towards Chen Tang showed a hint of concern.

Chen Tang didn't quite understand.

The two then casually chatted in the temple.

During this time, neither had much company, and they were quite stifled.

Chen Tang was guarding an elderly monk who meditated and worshipped every day.

Lu Qing was stuck with a moody and unpredictable Evil Emperor, unable to chat as well.

Chen Tang asked, "Is that aunt of yours treating you well?"

"Not bad."

Lu Qing nodded and said, "But I'm a bit scared every day, afraid of offending her somehow."

"What happened?"

Seeing the worry on Lu Qing's face, Chen Tang asked curiously.

Lu Qing said, "I have no news of my father and mother, they're missing, and I don't know how they are now."

"How do you know?"

Chen Tang asked, "Did your aunt tell you after she descended the mountain to investigate?"

Lu Qing shook her head and said, "A senior martial uncle came back a few days ago and told me about my father and mother. My father was kidnapped by a mysterious elder, and my mother fell from a waterfall seriously injured, her fate unknown."

"The virtuous are protected by the heavens."

Chen Tang consoled, "They will surely be okay."

The two walked and chatted in the temple, unwittingly reaching the backyard.

Upon seeing the Emperor Wu's tombstone, Lu Qing was slightly startled, thought for a moment, then knelt before the tombstone, kowtowed three times, clasped her hands together, and softly said, "Please, grandfather, protect my father and mother, let them turn peril into safety."

Chen Tang was silent.

He actually had a thought to tell Lu Qing about Emperor Wu.

After all, Lu Qing was the granddaughter of Emperor Wu.

But remembering Emperor Wu's stern advice to never reveal anything about himself.

Chen Tang dismissed the thought.

The two chatted for most of the day, and Lu Qing felt much relieved.

As night approached, Lu Qing finally said, "I have to go back, I sneaked out to find you while my aunt is not around, can't let her find out."

"Why?"

Chen Tang saw Lu Qing hesitated to speak and couldn't help but ask.

Lu Qing sighed softly and said, "I heard from my senior martial uncle that back then when my father and mother were together, my aunt was furious. My father's arm was cut by her!"

"Ah!"

Chen Tang was shocked.

Lu Qing said, "Later, my mother and father left the valley, hiding outside, until I was born and grew up a bit, then my mother took me back once."

"Unfortunately, we didn't stay for long, and my mother was driven away again."

Chen Tang asked, "Why was your father initially with her?"

Lu Qing said, "I heard from my senior martial uncle, that back then my aunt entrusted a master to enter the capital to rescue my father, after handing him to her, he stayed by her side all along."

"But she never taught my father martial arts."

Chen Tang was secretly tongue-tied.

This Evil Emperor was indeed perverse.

The master Lu Qing mentioned should be Feng Xu.

The Evil Emperor had Feng Xu rescue the descendant of Emperor Wu, but was enraged due to the descendant being with her disciple, and even severed the descendant's arm...

Her actions were truly unreasonable.

Chen Tang suddenly shivered!

He vaguely realized why the Evil Emperor had previously acted against him!

The Evil Emperor probably saw him with Lu Qing being quite close, and thus grew a murderous intent.

Thinking of this, Chen Tang said, "You should go quickly, in the future, we should meet less unless necessary, I'm afraid your aunt might misunderstand..."

Lu Qing started grinding her teeth.

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