On his way back to the True Buddha Temple, Li Ping'an's stomach was growling with hunger. He had planned to save money by eating the vegetarian meal at the monastery, but the blandness of that food was like water, and he couldn't swallow it. So he found a tavern, bought some wine and meat, and upon returning to the True Buddha Temple, he had a hearty meal with Mahaparinirvana, the Monk Who Broke Precepts. Now that both of them had the backing of the Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk, no one dared to criticize them!
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Chang'an City, Cen Residence.
Housekeeper Cen San hurriedly came to report:
"Master, there's news from The Night Traveler's Bureau!"
Cen Wenjin personally rushed out of the main hall, came up to housekeeper Cen San, and urgently inquired:
"What did The Night Traveler's Bureau say? Have they captured Li Ping'an?"
"Master, please don't get angry when I tell you this."
