Yaoqin watched everything unfolding before her with a serious expression.

Although she didn't understand the principle behind it, using such a vast amount of Wish Power on one person, and with the cultivation level's increase being so disproportionately low, there must be some unknown secret technique involved.

Is this the other application discovered by Chanlin Temple?

Could there be some additional enhancement?

If that's the case, Central State might be swept up in a wave of Wish Power competition. But why would the monks of Chanlin Temple be so generous in revealing such a secret technique?

Could this be a technique exclusively used by the Child of Buddha, not afraid of others copying it? Is it a deterrent?

"What's going on?" Li Yingling quickly grabbed Chu Xingchen's sleeve and asked, "Master, what's happening? Didn't you say Wish Power was useless?"

Why does everyone seem to know what's happening except for me?

Good news, there's a show to watch, and I'm here to see it.

Bad news, I don't understand the show, and I'm the only one who doesn't.

If no one understood, that would be fine, but now I'm the only one who doesn't get it, and Li Yingling feels completely out of sorts.

Chu Xingchen frowned and hesitated, "In theory, it's useless..."

But with such a vast amount of Wish Power entering Yuankong's body... Yuankong's cultivation level should have skyrocketed, but why does it feel like his aura isn't strong?

It even seems like he's still a bit short of Foundation Establishment?!

Could this be another use of Wish Power?! Refining the roots and bones?

Chu Xingchen once again used the system to scan Yuankong.

[Target: Yuankong]

[Cultivation Level: Late-Stage Qi Refining]

[Golden Trait: Innate Child of Buddha]

[Purple Trait: Seeing Through Illusions]

[Blue Trait: Wisdom]

[Blue Trait: Compassion]

[Gray Trait: Wish Power Cultivation]

[Due to cultivation restrictions, does not meet the conditions for taking disciples]

Seeing the system's traits, Chu Xingchen was momentarily stunned. The black trait of Forbidden Cultivation Body had been replaced with the gray trait of Wish Power Cultivation.

Could it be that all that Wish Power just washed this out? In the end, it still requires Wish Power cultivation?

Thought it was something big, but it turned out to be just this?

The only plausible explanation is that the Forbidden Cultivation Body might not just prevent cultivation; there might be other side effects, which is why the abbot of Chanlin Temple did this.

This system is flawed in that it doesn't provide detailed explanations of the traits.

After reading the traits, Chu Xingchen leisurely said, "It seems... it's really useless."

Yaoqin didn't turn her head, but her tone was questioning:

"Are you saying that all that overwhelming Wish Power poured into one person is useless, and the cultivation level remains at the Qi Refining stage?"

"Yes... it seems so."

"So, this Child of Buddha will have to rely on Wish Power cultivation in the future?!"

"Most likely."

Yaoqin laughed in exasperation, "Then do you think it's the abbot who's crazy or you?"

Chu Xingchen replied seriously, "It's the Child of Buddha who's crazy."

Upon hearing this, Yaoqin turned around, intending to give Chu Xingchen a playful smack with her fan.

Is he still trying to tease me at this moment?

But when she turned back, she found that his expression wasn't a playful one with a smile, but a very serious look.

This expression meant that Chu Xingchen wasn't joking with her; he genuinely believed this.

Yaoqin asked, "Do you know something?"

Chu Xingchen shook his head, "Don't rush. Since the abbot called us here, there must be an explanation."

Hearing this, Yaoqin could only suppress her curiosity.

Seeing that her master's words had come to an end for now, Li Yingling quickly asked, "Master, have you finished talking? Can you tell me what's going on now?"

She was determined to understand this situation today!

Chu Xingchen sighed and looked at Li Xingtian beside him, "You explain it to your senior sister."

Li Xingtian nodded lightly upon hearing this and began explaining the situation to Li Yingling.

Chu Xingchen and Yaoqin both turned their attention to Yuanjing.

At this moment, the abbot of Chanlin Temple first clasped his hands together and addressed the surrounding believers.

In a relaxed tone, he said, "Thank you all... Our humble temple has nothing to repay you with, so today all the income of Chanlin Temple will be donated."

"Additionally, this will be the last Chanlin Temple Fair, and I hope everyone enjoys themselves today."

Upon hearing this, the crowd began to call out:

"Abbot! Don't leave!"

"Hold another one! We're willing to donate incense money!"

The scenes created by the Wish Power were clear to those nearby, and they all began to shout.

Listening to the countless voices asking him to stay, Yuanjing didn't speak. He simply bowed again and then turned to walk towards the side hall.

With warrior monks maintaining order around, those trying to rush in were all stopped.

Two Foundation Establishment stage white-bearded monks also turned to maintain order.

Seeing Yuanjing approaching, everyone invited to the side hall stood up and walked to the corridor.

"Greetings, benefactors." Yuanjing smiled, "Thank you for accepting our invitation today."

The Taoist priest, with a solemn expression, said, "No need, it was truly eye-opening, and I also admire the abbot for all you do for the people."

Yuanjing clasped his hands together and quickly said, "I dare not accept such praise. This humble monk only acted for the sake of Wish Power and feels guilty, unworthy of such credit."

"Actions speak louder than intentions, abbot. There's no need for such humility." The Young Scholar in White spoke, "Today, it seems the Child of Buddha from Chanlin Temple has taken a step to the heavens. Congratulations."

Yuanjing gave a bitter smile, "How is it a step to the heavens? It's just saving my junior brother's life."

Hearing this, Yaoqin's gaze naturally shifted to Chu Xingchen beside her. Could it be that he was right again?

He always seems to have a strange sensitivity at such critical moments.

Yuanjing continued to explain, "My junior brother suffers from a strange ailment and doesn't have long to live. This method was the only chance, and from now on, his cultivation will never be free from Wish Power."

The Beautiful Woman in Yellow frowned and asked, "So you invited us just to show us how the abbot saves your junior brother?"

"Today, I invited you all to witness that saving my junior brother was solely the act of Chanlin Temple, with no connection to the Buddhist sect of Central State."

Yuanjing's words left everyone momentarily stunned.

However, those invited by Yuanjing were naturally not foolish and quickly grasped the underlying meaning.

Is there a disagreement with the Buddhist sect of Central State?

But Yuanjing's words weren't finished. He paused, allowing everyone to digest before continuing:

"From today, Yuankong is expelled from Chanlin Temple and is no longer a monk of our temple, having no further ties with Chanlin Temple. The fate has ended."

After saying this, Yuanjing clasped his hands together in a salute and then turned to leave gracefully.

Leaving the corridor, everyone exchanged glances.

The Taoist priest asked in confusion, "What does this monk mean?"

The Young Scholar in White glanced at the departing Yuanjing, seemed to understand something, chuckled, and also turned to leave.

As the Young Scholar in White left, the other guests, having witnessed this grand spectacle, began to depart without much further discussion.

After all, their role was not to decide but to report.

Soon, only Chu Xingchen and his three companions remained in the side hall corridor.

Seeing no outsiders left, Chu Xingchen sighed and remarked, "Being a senior brother is more like being a father."

Yaoqin nodded lightly, agreeing with this statement.

Yuanjing's words were extremely concise.

Yuankong was saved by Chanlin Temple in Yuzhou City and has no connection with the Buddhist sect of Central State, meaning Yuankong owes no gratitude to the Buddhist sect of Central State.

However, Yuankong being expelled from Chanlin Temple means that from now on, Yuankong has no further ties with Chanlin Temple.

As a branch sect of Central State, Chanlin Temple naturally falls under the control of the major Buddhist sect of Central State.

But with the abbot's words, they can no longer control Yuankong, who has been expelled from the sect.

The only shackle that could bind Yuankong was personally removed by Yuanjing.

Although it's unclear why Yuanjing is so concerned about the Buddhist sect of Central State interfering with Yuankong, his love and care for Yuankong are evident.

Yuanjing returned to Yuankong, and after looking at him for a moment, couldn't hide his smile as he said:

"Awake but pretending not to be?"

Yuankong slowly opened his eyes upon hearing this and spoke in a low voice, "Senior brother... why?"

He had just heard the abbot's words about expelling him from Chanlin Temple.

"What why?" Yuanjing reached out to pat Yuankong's little head, smiling, "You little outsider monk, do you want to sleep with this old monk tonight or go back to your little room?"

Yuankong looked up in surprise at the abbot, seeing the smile on his face.

He instantly understood everything, expelled but not completely.

Yuankong also smiled in relief, "Who wants to sleep with you, old man."