The Blue Flame Monk did not immediately answer Xiao Mu's question. After pondering for a while, he said, "Young friend, are you aware that at present, various overlords have gathered in front of Putuo Temple? They are guarding all entrances to the temple, preventing any third realm variants from entering?"

"If one enters rashly without strong protection, they are surely to be killed by the overlords, aren't they?"

Xiao Mu nodded his head.

He was, of course, well aware of the situation the Blue Flame Monk spoke of.

In fact, he was troubled by this very issue.

With his own power, it was impossible to sneak into Putuo Temple under the watchful eyes of the overlords from the Peak of the Fourth Realm.

But, how strange that the Blue Flame Monk brought it up out of the blue...

Xiao Mu frowned slightly, feeling that the Blue Flame Monk's beating-around-the-bush remarks were coming from fear that he would refuse his request.

In his opinion, the Blue Flame Monk was too apprehensive.

For the sole reason of the monk's impressive power to suppress evil absurdities and to protect the human world, Xiao Mu would not easily turn him down, unless his request was overly unreasonable.

Otherwise, if individuals like him did not exist, the human world would have been long overrun by evil absurdities.

"Master, just say what you need to."

"Haha!"

Seeing this, the Blue Flame Monk could not help but laugh awkwardly.

The reason he had said so much was out of worry that Xiao Mu might not understand the stakes involved and thus refuse his request. So he had deliberately analyzed the situation to enhance persuasion.

But he didn't expect Xiao Mu to be so direct.

"It was the over-anxiety of this old monk. I didn't expect you, young friend, to be still so forthright. So, let me present my request concisely."

"This old monk can protect you into the Putuo Temple. However, once inside, I hope you can help me find something."

"Something?"

Hearing this, Xiao Mu was slightly puzzled.

Whatever the Blue Flame Monk was referring to must have held crucial importance for him. Otherwise, how would he lower himself and ask help from a young person like Xiao Mu?

As a result, Xiao Mu decided on the spot that, unless it was related to his survival, he would offer help as long as the request was not overly difficult.

"What is this thing that master speaks of?"

The Blue Flame Monk replied, "It's a flame."

"A flame? What does the master need a flame for?"

Xiao Mu was intrigued and took a glance at the Blue Flame Monk.

He had a decent understanding about this old monk.

He knew that the monk was a man who had gained enlightenment three centuries ago, during the Ming Dynasty, through an oil lamp used by a monk of Qing Mountain Treasure Temple.

And now, this monk was asking him to retrieve a flame.

What was the connection between this flame and the Blue Flame Monk?

Noticing the curiosity in Xiao Mu's eyes, the Blue Flame Monk appeared hesitant to speak.

Xiao Mu said, "Master, if you're uncomfortable with it, you don't have to tell me."

The Blue Flame Monk slightly shook his head, "Young friend, you're so willing to help. If I still choose not to tell you, then it would make me seem petty."

"Truth be told, it is a spiritual flame in front of the seat of the Bodhisattva in the temple, which can help me attain Dao."

"I've already reached the peak of the Fourth Realm. All I need is a tiny step to enter the Fifth Realm."

"But what I lack is the final enlightenment. Despite being so close, I've been unable to cross this tiny line."

"Now that the Putuo Temple descends upon the Earth, I learned that the spiritual flame in front of the Bodhisattva's seat can help me become one with Dao."

"That's why I've asked for your help, even if it's rather presumptuous of me."

Hearing this, Xiao Mu fell into deep thought once again.

A moment later, he said, "I've always admired Master for protecting the human world. Since the Spiritual Fire is related to the Master's attainment of Dao, I should help."

"However, I don't know if the place where the Spiritual Fire is located is dangerous. If it's too dangerous..."

Speaking to this point, he suddenly stopped.

Out of respect for the protector of the human world, he was certainly willing to help Qing Yan Monk retrieve the Spiritual Fire, but if it involved his own life and death, it's a different story.

He hasn't reached the point where he's willing to risk his life for others' sake.

Qing Yan Monk obviously understood Xiao Mu's meaning, and hurriedly explained, "Friend, don't worry. The Spiritual Fire is the flame in the Lotus Lamp in front of the Bodhisattva's seat, and it is not dangerous in itself."

"However, this Spiritual Fire is located in the Bodhisattva's Hall in the front hall of Putuo Temple."

When Qing Yan Monk said this, Xiao Mu understood.

Retrieving the Spiritual Fire may not be dangerous, but the danger lies within the Bodhisattva Hall.

In fact, according to the known information to Xiao Mu, the part of Putuo Temple that is open this time is the front hall.

In this entire front hall, the Bodhisattva Hall is the center.

The most important treasure of the entire front hall is in the Bodhisattva Hall.

Once entering the Bodhisattva Hall, Xiao Mu will have to face other Mutated Beings.

In short, when entering the Putuo Temple this time, the ultimate goal of most Mutated Beings, including Xiao Mu himself, is to enter this Bodhisattva Hall.

In the Bodhisattva Hall, there's the Boundary Breaking Pill that he is most in need.

Therefore, it can be said that even if Qing Yan Monk didn't ask Xiao Mu for help, Xiao Mu himself would definitely enter the Bodhisattva Hall, regardless of the danger and whether he has to fight against other Mutated Beings.

"If it is indeed in the Bodhisattva Hall, I am willing to retrieve it for the master. However, since the Spiritual Fire is the flame in the Lotus Lamp in front of the Bodhisattva's seat, I'm afraid that I cannot restrain it with my current power, once touched, I would be burnt into ashes."

Saying this, Xiao Mu frowned again.

Indeed, his current power was not enough to restrain the Spiritual Fire in the Lotus Lamp in front of the Bodhisattva's seat.

"Friend, don't worry about this."

Qing Yan Monk showed a smile on his face, looking like he had a sigh of relief, "The old monk has prepared for this."

As he said this, he took out an antique octagonal colored glaze bottle on the spot.

The surface of this octagonal colored glaze bottle had no brilliance, seeming ordinary and mundane.

However, looking closely, one would find the abyss-like depth inside the bottle, as if an entire world was hidden inside.

Xiao Mu was secretly shocked, this octagonal colored glaze bottle was obviously a powerful treasure.

Holding the Octagonal Colored Glaze Bottle in his palm, Qing Yan Monk explained, "This Pure Colored Glaze Bottle of mine is made from mutated glaze, specially for restraining Spiritual Fire."

"After friend enters the Bodhisattva Hall, just open this bottle, aim the mouth of the bottle at the Lotus Lamp, and pour the Dao Method Spiritual Energy into the bottom of the bottle, then you can capture the Spiritual Fire."

Saying so, he handed over the Octagonal Colored Glaze Bottle to Xiao Mu, and relayed the usage method, allowing Xiao Mu to successfully capture the Spiritual Fire.

"With this Pure Colored Glaze Bottle, I am reassured."

Xiao Mu took the Pure Colored Glaze Bottle and immediately felt relieved.

Then, after glancing at Xiao Mu, Qing Yan Monk said, "It seems that Friend's strength has recently broken through the peak of the Third Realm?"

Seeing Xiao Mu nodding, Qing Yan Monk continued, "This level of realm seems a bit low to enter Putuo Temple, it's not very safe."

"Coincidentally, I have recently gained something, and I have five Energy Fruits in my hand."

"Friend, take them and try to increase your power again within these two days. Consider this as my gratitude to you for your help this time."

As he said this, he waved his hand, and a flash of brilliance flew out from his sleeve towards Xiao Mu.

Xiao Mu stretched out his hand and immediately felt something extra in his hand. Upon looking, it was exactly five Energy Fruits.

He didn't stand on ceremony with Qing Yan Monk, "If that's the case, I won't be polite."

As he spoke, he stored the five Energy Fruits.

With these five Energy Fruits, his power can step into the mid-stage of the Third Realm Peak, and it's only a step away from the late stage.

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