The Purple-Robed Celestial Master has turned into a zombie?! Who can stand that?!

Chapter 83 What Buddha? I am your Taoist Master!
If there were no evidence, that would be one thing, but these monks from Fazhong Temple could still pretend to be ignorant.

But now the evidence is irrefutable, so they naturally have nothing to say.

Liaozhen and the monk Kurong were actually doing these things inside the main hall.

The task force members initially couldn't believe it, but now they've seen it with their own eyes.

Only then did I realize it was true.

Moreover, such a large-scale underground secret chamber.

The monks of Fazhong Temple couldn't possibly be unaware of this.

Liao Zhen and Kurong built an underground secret chamber. How could such a huge project be kept secret from so many people in the temple?

Moreover, when the Taoist priest Qingfa from Maoshan smashed the donation box, they looked nervous, which clearly indicated that they had something to hide.

The problem is even bigger now.

They demolished the underground, harmful altar chamber beneath the main hall.

The task force and the people from Maoshan and Qingyuan Temple returned to the ground.

Inside the main hall, the task force members expressed their gratitude to Abbot Qingfa and the masters of Qingyuan Temple.

If it weren't for the help of a master, they really wouldn't understand this kind of thing on their own.

Even if they find the underground chamber, they probably won't know what the altar is for.

The evidence is now conclusive.

Master Qingfa asked Captain Chen how the authorities would handle this matter.

Captain Chen said, "It's hard to say exactly how to handle it right now, but we will pass the matter on to the higher-ups. Fazhong Temple will definitely not be able to continue operating in the future; at the very least, it will be shut down."

As for the monks of Fazhong Temple, we will take them back and interrogate them one by one. Those involved in this matter have seriously endangered public safety, and their fate will not be light..."

Specifically, it depends on what the above means.

It's hard to say how the higher-ups will handle it specifically.

But based on Captain Chen's experience...

At the very least, the entire temple will be permanently sealed off, and all those involved will have to go inside and work on sewing machines.

After all, this matter has become too big of a fuss.

The authorities need to give the public an explanation.

In ten years, who knows how many people's lifespans Ku Rong has drained away?

A person can be indifferent to money and whether their life is going well or not.

But they definitely care about their own lives!
These bald guys are in big trouble.

Both Liaozhen and the monk Kurong were lucky to fall into Zhang Tianlu's hands.

If they hadn't been detained by Zhang Tianlu, but instead caught by the authorities, they would have at least been punished with a peanut each.

Upon hearing this, Master Qingfa of Maoshan...

He suggested, "May the Heavenly Venerable grant you boundless blessings. If you wish to interrogate these monks, we can offer some technical assistance..."

"Technical assistance?"

Captain Chen was taken aback. What did that mean?
Does Maoshan offer technical assistance?
Then, Master Qingfa gave Captain Chen a brief explanation.

Buddhist monks are eloquent and persuasive, and they possess strong mental fortitude.

The monks of the Fa Temple, in particular, practiced magic, slaying demons, monsters, and evil spirits.

I've seen even the most terrifying demons and monsters.

Are you still afraid of official interrogation techniques?

The interrogation techniques that officials use on ordinary people are child's play to these monks of the Buddhist temple.

Not afraid at all.

If you're not afraid, you won't panic.

If you remain calm, you will naturally not admit to anything that is detrimental to you.

Lie detectors are even less useful to them.

A simple spell can turn a lie detector into scrap metal.

Data cannot be accurate.

Therefore, Master Qingfa believes that the authorities may need to hire a few more professional interrogators with higher skills.

And Maoshan can provide assistance.

Everyone knows that Buddhism and Taoism are incompatible.

Especially in the last few centuries, the vigorous development of Buddhism has put Taoism in a very difficult position.

Master Qingfa's inner thoughts: You want to make me bald? That's great! We'll offer our help free of charge!

Taoism has special talismans for telling the truth.

Once the talisman is stuck on your head, no matter how strong your mentality, how eloquent you are, or how persuasive you are, it will be useless.

If they ask you anything, you have to tell them the truth! It's unbelievable that Maoshan has such talismans that directly make people tell the truth.

Everyone on the task force couldn't help but light up!
Hey!
This stuff is great!
With this, there's no need to worry about criminals lying or denying their crimes.

This method will not only be useful for interrogating these monks from Fazhong Temple, but it will also be useful for interrogating prisoners in the future!

Immediately, the task force and Maoshan reached an agreement.

When the monks of Fazhong Temple heard that Maoshan was getting excited, their faces turned green instantly.

It seems the sewing machine is destined to be lost.

Longhu, Maoshan, and Gezaoshan are collectively known as the Three Mountains Talismans.
The Shangqing Register of Maoshan, the Lingbao Register of Gezaoshan, and the Zhengyi Register of Longhushan are known as the Three Schools of Talismans.

Maoshan provides assistance with talisman techniques.

They are dead.

……

The investigation into the longevity-extending incident at Fazhong Temple is almost complete.

The evidence is irrefutable; there's no way to deny it.

The details will be announced to the public later.

The task force has now taken all the monks from Fazhong Temple back for questioning.

The two Taoist priests from Maoshan were also preparing to return with the task force.

Just as they were about to leave Fazhong Temple.

The next second, the sunlight in the sky dimmed.

Large swaths of dark clouds rolled endlessly in the sky, as if some calamity was about to befall Fazhong Temple.

The monks of Fazhong Temple observed the ever-changing celestial phenomena.

They turned and glanced inside the main hall.

Inside the main hall, the Buddha's head was bowed, giving the illusion that his eyes were closed.

The monks at Fazhong Temple thought it was a miracle from Buddha.

They shouted, "The Maoshan Taoist priests destroyed our Buddhist merit box and ruined the merit of our Fazhong Temple. Retribution has come! This is the Buddha manifesting his power and divine intervention!"

The monks of Fazhong Temple thought that the dark clouds that suddenly appeared in the sky were a manifestation of Buddha.

However, the next second, a black tiger demon emerged from the dark clouds.

Zhang Tianlu sat on the tiger demon's back.

Zhang Tianlu looked down at the Fazhong Temple.

He came all the way from Fenglei Mountain.

They looted Longxiang Temple, Guanyin Temple, Foguang Temple, Baohua Temple, and other temples along the way...

He collected the relics of eight out of the ten major Buddhist temples.

We arrived right above Fazhong Temple.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I arrived here riding the Black Demon Cloud, I was mistaken for the Buddha by this group of bald men from Fazhong Temple.

Zhang Tianlu unleashed a bolt of Yin Five Thunderbolts from mid-air, striking one of the monks who was shouting the loudest.

He laughed and said, "You've mistaken me for someone else. I am a Taoist priest, not some Buddha."

The monk fell asleep instantly after being struck by Zhang Tianlu's thunderous magic.

The Taoist priests from Maoshan and the members of the special task force saw Zhang Tianlu above the churning black clouds in the sky.

That was surprising too.

Is this the third-generation patriarch of Longhu Mountain who turned into a corpse on Fenglei Mountain?
Previously, he had single-handedly kidnapped all ten abbots of the Ten Great Buddhist Temples.
What brings this person here today?
After Zhang Tianlu unleashed a bolt of lightning that struck down one of the loudest bald men from Fazhong Temple, Zhang Tianlu...

He also glanced at the people from Maoshan.

Zhang Tianlu asked, "Maoshan Taoists? What generation are you in Maoshan now?"

Master Qingfa listened to Zhang Tianlu asking him questions.

He dared not be negligent and quickly replied, "Reporting to Master Zhang, Maoshan has already passed down to the 'Qing' generation, and I am Qingfa."

The Taoist priest in yellow robes next to him quickly added, "My Taoist name is Qingxuan."

Zhang Tianlu nodded slightly.

It returns to its original state, pure and pristine as ever.

The Maoshan lineage has also reached the Qing generation.

It seems that Maoshan has developed quite well in recent years, and there are successors to carry on the legacy.

Zhang Tianlu waved his hand: "Since you are descendants of Maoshan, I will not make things difficult for you. Go about your business. I also have things to take care of."

After saying that, Zhang Tianlu rode the Black Demon Cloud and flew towards the Fazhong Temple Relic Pagoda.

(End of this chapter)