Chapter 213: The Emperor's SwordChapter 1097: Guardians of the Forgetfulness Talisman

Only the monk Jiewang, under heaven, could come to the Eastern Palace.

Li Chen immediately summoned him.

Before entering the Xizheng Hall, Jiewang took off his rain-soaked raincoat and then went inside.

Li Chen noticed this detail and said with a smile, “According to what I know, generally speaking, masters who have achieved considerable internal strength can stay dry as a feather, walking through the rain without getting wet”

"Indeed so," said the monk Jiwang, joining his palms in a gesture of respect and chanting a Buddhist invocation before continuing, "But since I've come to meet your highness, this humble monk need not show off."

Li Chen carefully examined Elder Jie Wang, frowning and asking, "Master, is what you said last time true This palace sees that Master's spirit is vigorous, not as if his time is short."

Jiwang the monk remained calm and collected, neither showing anger nor rushing to defend himself. Instead, he directly lifted his own clothes.

The monk's robe lifted, and Li Chen saw skin that was dry, wrinkled, and like tree bark. This stood in stark contrast to the glossy, smooth face and limbs of the Jiewang monk exposed outside his robes.

Li Chen frowned.

This bark-like skin, he was no stranger to.

When the three treasures died, they were basically in this state.

Letting out a sigh, Li Chen said, "This palace was presumptuous. Master, please put down your robe."

Jie Wàng tidied up his clothes and then bowed to Li Chén, saying: "People will die eventually, they just use various methods to delay the arrival of this moment. Officials and nobles rely on medicine and stones, while martial arts practitioners cultivate their inner breath. But there is no immortal in the world, so Your Highness needn't worry."

Li Chen said lightly, "It was the Master who advised this palace instead."

"The master's noble character and dedication to Buddhism until the very end are truly moving."

Jie Wang shook his head slightly and said, "It's not about being noble or upright. What I do is simply to live without reproach."

Li Chen raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Looking up without shame I'm afraid that only the master thinks so, but other people in Buddhism don't necessarily think the same way as the master."

"The monk lowered his gaze and said, 'This humble one cannot force everyone to be like this one. All I ask is for peace of mind.'"

Li Chen picked up his teacup and took a sip, then said, "Last time, I spoke with the master about summoning him again. It was my hope that the master would help me once more."Chapter 1207: Assassination Attempt