Quick Transmigration: The Yandere Boss Pretends to Be Well After He's Gone Mad

Chapter 378 The Aloof and Holy Human Buddha Child VS The Adorable and Devoted Demon Cat Emperor [54]

Jiang Xiyu was completely bewildered. He looked up at the dilapidated characters "Qicheng" on the city wall and asked in confusion, "Master, isn't the root of the problem within the city?"

Shiga remained calm and said, "Yes."

Jiang Xiyu was even more confused. He was about to say, if the root of the problem is in the city, then what are they doing out here?

However, the Grand Master must have his reasons for doing this.

Jiang Xiyu thought to himself with certainty.

Shiga glanced at him, raised his hand holding the beads for a moment, and the surrounding scenery began to change.

The city gate, which had been desolate, has been restored to its former prosperity and bustle.

Knowing that the place was littered with corpses, Jiang Xiyu hesitated to step into the bustling scene.

If you're not careful and accidentally step on someone's child in real life, that would be a terrible sin.

Jiang Xiyu couldn't help but move closer to Shiga.

Shiga noticed his subtle movements and said softly, "Let's go."

The tone was cold, yet it carried a soothing quality.

Jiang Xiyu nodded, and then followed him with peace of mind.

Unlike the horrifying scene before, the restored prosperity of Qicheng is filled with cheerful people, their faces radiating joy and happiness. An uninformed visitor would surely believe that the people here live in peace and contentment, enjoying a fulfilling life.

Shiga led him, and they followed the people in the illusion back into the city.

Once inside the city, the humans behaved no differently, chatting and laughing with men, women, and children of all ages.

Jiang Xiyu thought that this smokescreen was probably meant to lure unsuspecting people into the city, and these people were probably also playing the role of lurers.

He couldn't help but prick up his ears to listen to what those people were talking about.

Jiang Xiyu stopped walking after hearing many people mention the 'Guanyin Temple'.

Shiga also stopped.

Jiang Xiyu said, "Master, please wait a moment while I go and ask them."

Shiga glanced at the group and, seeing that they had no intention of harming anyone, nodded in agreement.

Jiang Xiyu walked towards some people who were talking.

When those people saw him coming, they enthusiastically surrounded him.

When Jiang Xiyu asked them about the 'Guanyin Temple' they mentioned, their expressions immediately turned reverent. They clasped their hands together and said, "This Bodhisattva Temple is a sacred place in Qicheng where every prayer is answered. You've come to the right place."

"Oh? It works the moment you ask?"

"Yes, you're from out of town, so you might not know..."

Jiang Xiyu listened attentively, his brows gradually furrowing. He then asked about the location of the Bodhisattva Temple. Seeing his sincerity, the man pointed to a mountain and gave him directions.

Shiga could hear it clearly. He stood there waiting for Jiang Xiyu. As the skeletons drew closer, he lowered his eyes and stroked the prayer beads in his palm.

The Buddhist prayer beads on Jiang Xiyu's wrist seemed to tremble slightly in response, and even through her sleeve, a Buddhist light seemed to shine through them.

Those who had been transformed from skeletons dared not approach any further, and some were even afraid of the Buddha's light, so they all moved away and continued to say what they were supposed to say.

After asking the questions, Jiang Xiyu returned to Shijia's side and said, "Master, you heard it too, right? The most problematic place in Qicheng is probably that Bodhisattva Temple."

"This method is similar to what happened in Yujing City. It is probably also using Buddhist sites to bewitch the people in the city."

Shiga's gaze was fixed on him, as if confirming his guess with his eyes.

Jiang Xiyu then began to recount the origins of the Bodhisattva Temple.

It is said that Xiayu Mountain in Qicheng was originally an abandoned mountain, rarely visited by people. Later, a woodcutter went into the mountain to chop firewood and unexpectedly discovered a Bodhisattva Temple in a place shrouded in mist. Inside the temple was a jade Guanyin statue.

The woodcutter often went into the mountains but never found the Bodhisattva Temple. No one knew how the temple was built. The rumors spread and eventually it became known that the temple appeared out of nowhere overnight.

Even more bizarrely, after the woodcutter worshipped the Jade Guanyin, he soon discovered gold in his own fields. This gold made the woodcutter one of the richest men in Qicheng. To express his gratitude to the Jade Guanyin, the woodcutter began to build roads and Guanyin temples in the mountains.

Thus, Xiayu Mountain, now a place of great religious significance, came to be.

Seeing that the woodcutter had made a fortune, more and more people went to the temple to worship. Those who worshipped either gained fame and fortune or their families became wealthy. Gradually, people believed that this was a sign from heaven, so they flocked to the temple to offer incense.

It is said that anyone who has worshipped the Jade Guanyin can have their wishes granted.

The rumor spread, attracting many people from outside the city. In no time, Xiayu Mountain was packed with people, and the number of people coming to worship was endless.

But as time went on, it was discovered that those who had initially worshipped the Jade Guanyin inexplicably began to fall into a deep sleep, eventually becoming nothing more than empty shells, never to wake up, and turning into living dead.

At first, people didn't pay attention, but as more and more people fell into a deep sleep, the matter spread. Some said that a demon was killing people in their dreams, while others said that they had spread the word, so the Bodhisattva was angry...

Then, just like the scene before us, everyone in Qicheng fell asleep, trapped in the illusion, until their bodies rotted and became remains. In order to attract more unsuspecting people, the fog here was transformed into an illusion.

Those who go in can't get out, so naturally the news can't spread.

If it weren't for the disciples of the cultivation sect who happened to come here and some of them noticing something amiss, this place would probably have harmed even more people.

Jiang Xiyu looked at Xiayu Mountain in the distance, shrouded in mist, which made people feel depressed and uncomfortable just by looking at it.

He said, "It's definitely not some proper Bodhisattva view."

Shiga nodded slowly: "It was transformed from a demon, and was driven by evil thoughts."

Jiang Xiyu looked at Shijia.

Shiga nodded, and with a wave of his hand, the two of them transformed into streaks of light and flew towards Xiayu Mountain.

Outside the mountain, the fog was thick, but inside, it was shrouded in an ethereal atmosphere. The so-called ethereal atmosphere enveloped the outer side of the Bodhisattva Temple, surrounded by bamboo forests, and the air was filled with the scent of incense. Strangely, there was not a trace of demonic energy to be seen.

Jiang Xiyu followed Shijia up the steps and entered the Bodhisattva Temple. Inside, there was a hidden world, which was indeed very well restored. The so-called 'Jade Guanyin' held a white jade vase and stood in the center of the lotus platform. From a distance, the lotus platform was surrounded by mist, which looked just like the real Guanyin image.

Upon closer inspection, however, it was discovered that the eyes of the 'Jade Guanyin' were actually inlaid with emeralds.

Jiang Xiyu had visited many temples, but he had never seen a Guanyin statue with green eyes before. It was so strange, yet it had no trace of Buddhist nature, and somehow it made people unable to sense any demonic aura.

Jiang Xiyu stared at the 'Jade Guanyin', and suddenly, its green eyes rippled like lake water, like a whirlpool, drawing people to look into them.

Shiga frowned coldly and said in a low voice, "Be careful."

But it was too late.

Jiang Xiyu suddenly heard an extremely soft and charming female voice.

The voice was both enticing and coaxing, as if someone were whispering in his ear, and it also reached Jiang Xiyu's ears.

"Is there anyone or anything you want to have in your heart?"

"If you do, then close your eyes..."

"I'll get everything for you..."