Night Hacker

Old Cai's arrival made the summit of Guandi Temple Mountain even livelier. The raucous night that followed was practically sleepless for everyone.

After learning Old Cai's identity, Lu Jiu was struck with absolute reverence. That, coupled with a tipsy Sakai Shukichi urging him to drink, got the boy quickly drunk. He made a fool of himself in public, actually reciting the Diamond Sutra from memory without missing a single syllable.

Everyone teased him relentlessly. What kind of scholar was he? Instead of quoting the great sages, he was quoting Buddhist monks?

Prompted, Lu Jiu began reciting various religious classics for the crowd until he passed out from the alcohol, giving Angel a good laugh.

But passing out didn't mean he was off the hook. The group left the dirty dishes, glasses, and the mess in the courtyard exactly where they were. Whatever was Lu Jiu's job to clean remained his job.

It was a joyous night. Even Gu He, who usually didn't touch a drop of alcohol, drank half a glass of liquor and nearly collapsed. However, Vivian's predatory gaze snapping toward him prompted him to hurriedly use his Transcendent Power to dispel the alcohol from his system.

Bright and early the next morning, the pilgrims climbing the mountain to enter the temple had already formed a long line. Jane's low-tech preaching had also begun anew.

She hadn't stayed up late the night before. She had gone to bed early and woken up just as early.

"Morning, Jane," Gu He called out. Dressed in a Dongtu tracksuit, he had gotten up earlier than the others and was starting his morning exercise with his Thermos Cup in hand.