Chapter 26: Eradicating Evil
"Is it really Abbot Xuanci?!"
Upon hearing Xiao Feng's words, everyone present felt a mix of shock and inevitability.
Given that Reverend Zhiguang and his companions mistakenly believed that Xiao Yuanshan was planning to lead people to Shaolin Temple to steal martial arts secrets, it was expected that Shaolin Temple would send someone to stop it.
And the leader, who could surpass Beggar Sect Chief Wang Jiantong in status, could only be the abbot of Shaolin Temple.
"I never expected the abbot of Shaolin Temple to have a son with Ye Erniang."
"No wonder Ye Erniang knows Shaolin Temple's forbidden techniques. It turns out that's her 'transgression'!"
"This kind of abbott will ruin Shaolin Temple's centuries-old reputation..."
The crowd, having just heard this shocking revelation, couldn't help but discuss fervently.
"Xuanci, you deserve to die!"
Learning that Xuanci, who appeared to be a virtuous monk, was secretly a hypocrite, Qiao Feng's eyes were filled with a chilling murderous intent.
Reverend Zhiguang, still unwilling to believe that Xuanci had a son with Ye Erniang, couldn't help but question, "Benefactor Xiao, you must not speak recklessly about this matter that concerns Shaolin Temple's centuries-old reputation. Do you have any evidence?"
"Of course I have evidence. Although Xiao Yuanshan chose to jump off a cliff to die for love, he miraculously survived.
To take revenge on Xuanci, he took the newborn child from Ye Erniang.
As a result, Ye Erniang became obsessed with her lost child and started abducting and killing other people's babies.
Unfortunately, Ye Erniang didn't know that the sins she committed were repaid on her own son, who grew up hideously ugly. He is currently..."
Before Xiao Feng could finish his sentence, he abruptly changed his tone, "Ye Erniang, aren't you going to show yourself? If you don't, I won't tell you where your son is."
[TN: I knew it, the whole cast was hiding in the woods.]
"Whoosh!"
As soon as Xiao Feng finished speaking, a dark figure flew out from the apricot forest.
It was a tall, well-figured woman in black, with noticeable scars on both cheeks, giving her a fierce look. She was none other than Ye Erniang, one of the Four Evils.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for encountering the plot character 'Ye Erniang,' triggering a random projection task - Eradicating Evil!]
As soon as Xiao Feng saw Ye Erniang, a system prompt sounded in his mind.
[Ding! Task content: Eliminate the Four Evils. Task reward: An extra lottery chance.]
Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.
Revealing Abbot Xuanci as the leader was initially to complete the "Save Azhu" task, but this unexpected reward was a pleasant surprise.
"Quick... tell me where my poor child is! I beg you, please..."
Learning that her son was still alive, Ye Erniang was overwhelmed with emotion, only wanting to find and compensate her son with all her love.
"It's really Ye Erniang!"
"Why is Ye Erniang here?"
"Is this the time to be concerned with minor details? I can't believe Ye Erniang and Abbot Xuanci have a child..."
Ye Erniang's excited demeanor further confirmed Xiao Feng's words. Master Zhiguang was devastated, wearing a mask of pain.
Sometimes, the collapse of faith is more terrifying than death.
Ignoring Ye Erniang, Xiao Feng continued loudly, "The Four Evils are always inseparable. Since Ye Erniang is here, the other three need not hide. Show yourselves!"
[TN: …]
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."
Under everyone's astonished gaze, three more figures emerged from the forest, the other three of the Four Evils.
The tall and skinny Yun Zhonghe, with a lecherous look, couldn't help but laugh as he saw the beauties Wang Yuyan and the others, "What pretty young ladies!"
"Damn! Why is that brat here too?"
The bearded, fierce-looking Yue Laosan, noticing Duan Yu sticking close to Wang Yuyan, felt a sense of doom and quickly looked away, pretending not to see him.
Duan Yanqing also noticed Duan Yu, his eyes filled with amusement as he coldly laughed, "Boy, we meet again, haha..."
Facing Duan Yanqing's malicious gaze, Duan Yu felt a chill down his spine, recalling unpleasant memories.
With the Four Evils gathered, Xiao Feng suddenly pointed at Yun Zhonghe and said, "Ye Erniang, I despise scoundrels like Yun Zhonghe. Kill him, and I'll tell you where your son is."
"Alright, it's a deal!"
At this moment, Ye Erniang, a mother desperate to find her child, would do anything, even fight Duan Yanqing to death.
Ye Erniang suddenly turned and attacked Yun Zhonghe with lightning speed, aiming for his vital points.
Yun Zhonghe, while frantically dodging and defending, called out to Duan Yanqing, "Boss, help! This woman is crazy!"
"Erniang, you've gone too far..."
Just as Duan Yanqing was about to intervene, Xiao Feng loudly said, "Outside Tianlong Temple, under the Bodhi tree, a ragged beggar with long hair..."
!!!
Duan Yanqing was stunned as if struck by lightning.
"How do you know about this?"
"As the know-it-all, I am bound to know some secrets," Xiao Feng replied playfully. "I not only know who the long-haired beggar is but also that she bore you a son."
"What? I have a son!"
Duan Yanqing was overwhelmed with joy, trembling with excitement, "Who is she? Tell me!"
"To know the long-haired beggar and your son's whereabouts, you just need to kill Yue Laosan."
"Thud!"
Before Xiao Feng finished speaking, Duan Yanqing lifted his crutch and pierced Yue Laosan's chest.
"Boss, you..."
Yue Laosan, never expecting Duan Yanqing to turn on him, was filled with disbelief.
"Old Third, don't blame me. Rest in peace."
Knowing that the long-haired beggar who saved him wasn't an illusion and that she bore him a son, Duan Yanqing could understand Ye Erniang's feelings.
He would kill Yue Laosan or even abandon his desire to reclaim the throne without hesitation.