CFSMS -Chapter 183 Dead Legs, Move Already!

“Brother up front, make some room, make some room! Give me a little space so I can see what new milk teas are on the menu today!”

“Brother, that little trick of yours won’t work. If I give up my spot, are you really going to give it back?”

“Hehe…” The man tilted his head and stuck out his tongue innocently.

“Get lost!”

…

This was the fourth day of Lu Wu’s stall.

Customers poured in from every direction, and the entrance of Tianfo Temple was packed to the brim.

Amid the sea of bodies squeezing against one another, many people couldn’t even see the sign hanging above the stall and were growing increasingly anxious.

“Damn it, old man! You promised we’d get up early and climb the mountain together this morning. Why did you get up first and not wake me? Is this the brotherhood you keep talking about?”

“No, brother, you’ve got it wrong. I didn’t secretly get up early—I never slept. I started climbing the mountain last night.”

“You’re ruthless. Then why are you still so far back in line?”

“Because there are people even more ruthless than me. Some of them never went down the mountain yesterday and have been waiting here for Boss Lu the entire time.”

“…”

“I can’t compete with that.”

It was hard to imagine cultivators going to such lengths for Boss Lu.

Spending an entire night on a mountaintop in the freezing wind just for a cup of milk tea.

“Achoo! Achoo!”

Quite a few customers were sneezing, rubbing their red noses while tightening their outer robes.

There was no helping it. Without their cultivation, they were basically ordinary people. After being blasted by cold mountain winds all night, catching a chill was inevitable.

But none of that mattered.

Even a raging fever or dizziness couldn’t dampen their enthusiasm for milk tea.

“Brothers! News from the front! Today’s menu is Strawberry Milkshake, Sakura Latte, Milk Grass Jelly, and Mango Sundae!”

“Wow, I’ve never even heard of those names before. What are Grass Jelly and Sundaes?”

“Who cares what they are? As long as they taste good.”

Compared to the customers’ soaring excitement, Lu Wu was having a much harder time.

The appearance of new products made everyone curious, forcing her to explain every ingredient while serving.

“So-called Grass Jelly is made by mixing grass jelly powder with water. It’s very simple. The firmness depends on how much water you add.”

“What’s a sundae?”

“A sundae is just ice cream topped with mango sauce.”

“What? You’re asking what ice cream is? Brother, you’re asking way too many questions.”

Lu Wu’s mouth was practically running out of stamina.

She glanced at the endless black mass of people ahead and found it difficult to imagine how today would end.

“Boss Lu, there’s no need to worry. Our temple has already prepared for this.”

Tianfo Temple existed to suppress a great demon, but it wasn’t some secluded sect cut off from the world.

Part of the temple was open to visitors specifically to generate revenue.

Thanks to Lu Wu’s arrival, the flow of visitors had exploded.

Over the past few days, the temple had earned a fortune from ticket sales alone. Compared to that, the inconvenience of larger crowds was hardly worth mentioning.

Chan Yu spoke with a cheerful smile, completely unconcerned.

In his hands was a mango sundae that he was slowly savoring.

The delicate ice crystals wrapped around the sweetness of perfectly ripened mangoes. The moment they touched his tongue, the first sensation was an intense chill that made him shiver slightly.

Soon afterward, sweetness blossomed throughout his mouth.

The creamy ice base contained only a faint trace of mango fibers, while chunks of fruit covered the top layer, making every bite immensely satisfying.

As the ice melted from the warmth of his tongue, the cold dulled his taste buds slightly. Only when the mixture of ice cream and mango sauce slid down his throat did the lingering fragrance of vanilla and milk fully reveal itself.

“Hiss—ha!”

A little too cold.

Looking at the goosebumps rising on his skin, Chan Yu pressed his lips together and continued enjoying the treat.

It was delicious.

Ever since milk tea had become available these past few days, more and more vegetarian meals were being left untouched in the temple.

The monk responsible for cooking was beginning to question his entire life.

Even the stray cats and dogs that Tianfo Temple usually fed seemed to have developed a dislike for the bland vegetarian dishes.

As a result, breakfast this morning consisted entirely of leftovers.

Waste was unacceptable, after all.

The refreshing coolness seeped into Chan Yu’s mind drop by drop, clearing his thoughts and sweeping away distractions.

Questions that had accumulated in his heart regarding cultivation gradually melted away.

Understanding began to dawn on him.

Nearby, Xia Yi noticed the faint Buddhist light flickering around Chan Yu and discreetly shifted farther away.

If there was one group that disciples of the Hehuan Sect disliked most, it was these stubborn bald monks.

Their mouths were always full of lofty principles, and whenever they lost an argument, they would simply blast you with Buddhist light, claiming they were purifying your impure soul.

As if disciples of the Hehuan Sect were somehow unfit to face the world.

Human love and desire were perfectly natural.

Just because monks practiced celibacy didn’t mean everyone else had to.

I cultivate through emotion. What’s wrong with being a little indulgent?

Xia Yi silently protested while sweeping her gaze across all the customers present.

She had already received news.

The cannon fodder recruits hired by that traitor had quit.

Their last-minute betrayal had left him without helpers, meaning he would likely have to make a personal appearance today.

This time, she wanted to see how much longer he could keep hiding.

“Little Wu, can I have another sundae?”

Her tongue swept away the trace of cream lingering on her lips as Xia Yi smiled seductively.

She leaned toward Lu Wu, intending to use her beauty to cut in line through the back door.

Disciples of the Hehuan Sect weren’t picky.

Especially not when someone as outstanding as Little Wu was involved.

She liked her quite a lot.

“No.”

Lu Wu rejected her without hesitation.

Seeing the seductive look in Xia Yi’s eyes, she didn’t dare look any longer.

My Dao heart is forged from iron and cannot be shaken.

She absolutely refused to fall for a little temptress and end up having her vitality drained away.

“Cheapskate.”

Xia Yi muttered as she pinched Lu Wu’s cheek.

Only then did she smile in satisfaction before disappearing into the crowd.

She needed to stay hidden.

What if she scared off the traitor?

Meanwhile, on the mountain path, Han Wenzheng was struggling upward.

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he panted like an exhausted ox.

This was far too difficult.

Disciples of the Hehuan Sect didn’t focus on body cultivation. With his spiritual power sealed inside the array, his body felt weak and soft. He was already exhausted after climbing only a short distance.

Watching countless climbers overtake him one after another, Han Wenzheng felt utterly miserable.

He wanted to compete.

Unfortunately, wanting and being able were two very different things.

“Damn legs, move already!”

He slapped his thighs, his face pale.

At this point, he genuinely wondered whether he could survive the climb to the summit.

Unfortunately, there was only one route leading to the rear mountain of Tianfo Temple, and that path ran through the temple grounds.

Thankfully, the area was open to visitors.

Thinking of that legendary figure, Han Wenzheng encouraged himself.

“Come on, you can do this.”

“Once you find that senior, all those people who looked down on you will get what’s coming to them.”

Wasn’t it said that disciples of the Hehuan Sect accepted all forms of romance without discrimination?

Then why didn’t that apply to him?

All he had done was fall for a demon beast and want to cultivate together with it.

How had that become such a taboo that they wanted to expel him from the sect?

In a fit of anger, he stole a sect treasure, killed several people, and fled.

There were undoubtedly pursuers behind him, intent on cleaning house.

But he wasn’t worried.

He knew the methods of Hehuan Sect disciples very well.

As long as it wasn’t that demoness Xia Yi who came after him, he was confident he could trade a few moves with anyone else.