Fake Monk sized up the three individuals. The man leading them didn't seem to possess any special abilities.
As for the woman following him, she was looking around nervously, her eyes darting about timidly. One could tell at a glance that she was as timid as a mouse.
And the white-haired woman beside them, with her vacant expression, out-of-place demeanor, and aura, probably didn't have any special skills either.
After confirming his thoughts, Fake Monk's confidence surged.
He cleared his throat and said, "Benefactors, this matter is not something you can get involved in. Please leave quickly."
Xavier immediately understood what was happening and asked in surprise, "Masters, are you also here to help solve this problem?"
Fake Monk said with a serious air, "That is natural. The villagers here have already sought out many so-called masters, but unfortunately, they all returned empty-handed."
"These days, more and more bad people like to put on airs and deceive the common folk, and how can these ordinary people distinguish between true and false?"
"This humble monk originally did not wish to meddle in worldly affairs, but alas, I cannot bear to see the suffering of the people. Amitabha."
Fake Monk spoke convincingly, pressing his palms together, making Xavier feel like it was truly the case.
Xavier showed solemn respect, also pressing his palms together and saying, "Master truly has a compassionate heart. To possess such enlightenment is truly admirable."
Xavier had never been particularly fond of religion, always feeling it contained a bit of a scam.
But this monk before him was truly admirable, full of personal charisma!
"Wow, is this a Master? He really makes one feel safe. Why don't we go together?"
Furina also stepped out from behind, no longer as afraid as before.
Because the sky was too dark, Fake Monk and Fake Taoist initially couldn't see Furina's appearance clearly.
Once they saw her clearly, both of them nearly drooled, whispering to each other.
"Brother, this girl is really beautiful, 100 times more beautiful than Widow Liu in our village!"
"Nonsense, Brother, I'm not blind. If I could abduct such a beautiful girl..."
The two were lost in wild fantasies, their expressions growing increasingly lecherous.
Xavier saw the two whispering and asked, "Masters, if it's convenient, how about we act together?"
Fake Monk regained his composure and said with a serious face, "This matter is too dangerous. It's better for those without cultivation like yourselves not to participate."
"As the saying goes, if I don't go to hell, who will? You should leave quickly."
After much deliberation, they chose money over beauty.
Because they hadn't had any business for a long time, and no money meant starving to death!
"Is that so?" Shenhe, who had been silent, slowly spoke, "But I don't sense any cultivation on you."
She had always been a doer, never believing in sweet talk, only caring about facts and truth.
Fake Monk remained calm, saying, "Those with cultivation naturally don't constantly display it. Only those with low cultivation constantly show it off."
This statement sounded quite reasonable, and Xavier nodded in agreement.
For example, a master like himself, how could he constantly show off his power? That would be too undignified.
Indeed, he and this Master were kindred spirits!
"Three benefactors, what this humble monk says comes from the bottom of his heart. Do not bring misfortune upon yourselves. Please leave quickly."
Fake Monk had lost his patience. He truly didn't understand why there were so many people trying to steal his business.
Before Xavier could speak, Shenhe had already ignored him.
"Let's go, Xavier. We'll just do our own thing." Shenhe stepped forward.
This enraged Fake Monk, who angrily said, "Hey, little girl, what do you mean? Are you trying to steal our business?!"
"Little girl?"
Xavier's expression changed somewhat when he heard that address. What kind of monk calls someone a 'little girl'? It was too disrespectful.
"There is no so-called cultivation on either of you. Your auras also do not resemble those who have cultivated for many years."
"Your steps are unsteady, your eyes lack spirit, outwardly you lack courage, and inwardly you lack vitality."
"You... are fakes, aren't you!"
Shenhe saw through their true identities with a single glance.
And lies, after all, never truly hurt, while truth is always a swift blade.
Seeing that the other party had exposed his identity, the monk began to curse, "Damn it, who said I'm a fake? Besides, aren't you fakes too?"
"Stop putting on airs here. We're all out here trying to make a living, all out here to scam money. Who's superior to whom?"
The Taoist behind him also joined in the cursing, "Exactly! My big brother is absolutely right! If you know what's good for you, leave here and don't steal our business!"
Xavier and Furina both widened their eyes, realizing they had been deceived!
"This is infuriating! How dare they deceive me! Let me teach them a lesson!"
Furina was angry, but on the other hand, knowing that these two were just ordinary people, she immediately felt emboldened.
She rolled up her sleeves, about to summon her followers to blow bubbles.
But she didn't expect these two guys to make the first move.
"Alright, so you want to play rough? Second Brother, get the weapons!"
"Yes, Big Brother!"
Fake Taoist took out a peach wood sword, a bell, and various talismans from his backpack.
"Heavenly spirits, earthly spirits, [whoever] quickly manifest, as urgent as the law dictates!"
Fake Taoist held the peach wood sword, putting on an act, jumping around.
This infuriated Fake Monk, who slapped him, "Are you an idiot? I told you to beat them up, not to perform a shamanistic dance here!"
"Oh, oh, I got it, Big Brother!"
Fake Taoist charged towards Shenhe with the peach wood sword, while Shenhe remained motionless.
Just as the opponent was about to touch her, she lightly slapped him, knocking the Fake Taoist to the ground.
Before passing out, Fake Taoist managed to warn, "Big Brother, this woman is formidable..."
Fake Monk took a deep breath, then began to assume a horse stance and throw punches.
"Hmph, you three are really unlucky. My Rulai Divine Palm, which I've practiced for decades, will finally be unleashed today!"
He unleashed a flurry of palm strikes and punches, his aura fully charged.
Shenhe still maintained her expressionless demeanor, slowly walking towards him.
"Slap!"
She slapped him, instantly knocking the monk back to his original state.
"Thud!"
Fake Monk fell to his knees with a thud.
"Sister, Big Sister, Master!"
"I know I was wrong. We're just trying to make a living. Please don't hit us anymore!"
Shenhe frowned slightly and said indifferently, "Lunatics."
She couldn't be bothered with these two imposters, and led Xavier and Furina deeper into the village.
Watching the three leave, he wiped away cold sweat, thinking that he absolutely had to leave this village; it was too sinister!
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