Chapter 206 - 173: The Fallen Genius!_2
As he spoke, Mahaparinirvana struck at Pei Yuanjing with his Zen Staff, but his move was immediately blocked by Li Ping’an.
"My goodness! Brother, what are you doing? I have told you before, to kill is to draw blood, to save is to save thoroughly; this scoundrel must not be spared!"
Li Ping’an turned to Mahaparinirvana and explained helplessly:
"Brother, I still have important matters to attend to in Chang’an. If not for this matter, why would I hesitate and be wary like this? Dear brother, just listen to me this time. When we return, I will treat you to seven days of wine and meat!"
"Hmph, you’ll see!"
Feeling somewhat displeased, Mahaparinirvana turned away, deciding not to interfere any further.
Li Ping’an then pressed the Hundred Plays Steel Rod against Pei Yuanjing’s face and questioned him:
"Pei Yuanjing, don’t try to fool me into a trap, thinking I’m as ignorant as a pig. You smooth talker, saying you’re willing to take on all the guilt, but what guarantee do I have? Eh? If you can’t provide a satisfactory answer, you’ll die on the spot!"
"I..."
Of course, Pei Yuanjing’s little tricks were useless against the vigilant and cunning Li Ping’an, but having delayed until now, a chance to survive had emerged, and Pei Yuanjing certainly did not want to give up. He had to seize this opportunity, so with determination and gritted teeth, he said:
"Isn’t the teacher of the great monk beside you the Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk? You could take me in front of the Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk. I will explain the truth to Emperor Tathagata and let his eminence vouch for me. Even if I were to renege and deceive later, with the Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk as your witness, will the people of the world believe me, Pei Yuanjing, or the Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk?"