In a moment of desperation, I shouted, "Wait!"
The Twin Rakshasa already had some mental issues, and with the addition of a thousand years of loneliness, he probably didn't want to kill me so quickly. After hearing my shout, he instantly stopped and stood in front of me. He asked me with interest, "What's the matter?"
As I panted, my thoughts flashed, and I gradually came up with an idea.
After my breathing stabilized, I took the opportunity to sit up. I grabbed the jade bracelet in front of my chest with one hand and continuously absorbed the Dragon Qi in it to recover my Dao Qi.
At the same time, I said to him, "Why don't we make a deal?"
After hearing what I said, he became even more confused. It was obvious that he didn't understand what I was talking about.
The more he acted like this, the more time he could buy for me.
Seeing this, I remained calm and explained to him, "What I mean is very simple. Aren't you waiting for the person to convert you?
Let me go and let me finish my business, then I'll help you bring that person here. What do you think? "
After hearing what I said, the Twin Rakshasa didn't reply. He was stunned on the spot for a few seconds. From the subtle movements of his hands, he seemed to be considering my words.
After half a minute, his eyebrows relaxed. It was obvious that he had an idea.
During this period of time, the Dao Qi in my body was enough for me to use the Xuan Yuan Sword once. If he understood what I meant and wanted to attack me, I would have the ability to protect myself.
Unexpectedly, he nodded at me and said, "This method seems feasible, but can you really bring him here?"
After hearing that, I was overjoyed and stood up. "Of course. As long as you tell me what that person looks like, I'll definitely be able to bring him here."
Of course, this was just a delaying tactic. After I finished my business, I definitely wouldn't be willing to return to the Spirit Lock Tower.
Although my strength had recovered, I still had no chance of winning against him. If I delayed like this, he might really let me go.
Unexpectedly, after hearing what I said, the Twin Rakshasa revealed a troubled expression. He smacked his lips and told me that he didn't know what that person's name was or what he looked like.
I didn't know what to say. I was dumbfounded for a long time.
When the twin Rakshasa saw my troubled expression, they seemed to sense that something was wrong. "Can you do it?"
This made me feel awkward. Finding a person in this boundless world was like finding a needle in a haystack. Moreover, I didn't even know what that person looked like.
However, since it was just a show, I couldn't reveal any flaws. Thinking to this point, I hurriedly replied, indicating that there was no problem.
When the Twin Rakshasa saw that I had expressed my opinion, their worried faces changed. They waved their hands at me, signaling that I could leave now.
I couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief and slowly backed away.
When I couldn't see his face anymore, I turned around and started to run.
I didn't dare to stay here any longer. If the Twin Rakshasa were to react, they would catch up to me in a matter of seconds.
However, even though I had walked around the entire floor, I couldn't find the iron door that I had seen on the first floor.
This surprised me a little. Could it be that there was no such door on this floor, and that I had to use some other method to get up?
Right now, every second was extremely precious to me. I definitely couldn't waste too much time here.
However, I had no clue how to find the exit. Perhaps the Twin Rakshasa knew where to go, but I didn't have the courage to turn around and ask them.
I had stayed here for a long time. It seemed that I wouldn't be able to escape this time.
I had to brace myself and go back the way I had come.
At this moment, the Twin Rakshasa was lying on the bottom of the black flower pedestal. When they saw me, they looked surprised. "What happened?"
I told them my question and asked, "Do you know the way out?"
Unexpectedly, the Twin Rakshasa also wore a puzzled face. "I don't know."
While talking to them, my heart was stuck in my throat. I was afraid that they would realize what I had just told them.
Fortunately, they didn't have a high intellect, so they didn't pursue the matter. However, when I didn't get an answer, they waved their hands and asked me to leave. They didn't want to disturb their rest.
I heaved a sigh of relief.
Now, I could safely find the exit.
I remembered that on the first floor, the mala beads had a reaction when they approached the iron door.
It was possible that the same thing would happen on the second floor. I took out the mala beads from the Xiangliu bag and held them in my hand. My eyes gazed at the mala beads as I walked around.
When I had walked more than half of the floor, the mala beads in my hand finally reacted. They flashed with a faint golden light.
I was thrilled. I stopped and walked in the direction I had predicted.
As I got closer, the golden light around the mala beads became more dazzling.
Finally, I found the location of the exit on a stone wall.
This exit didn't look like the iron door from before. It was embedded in the stone wall, and I couldn't see anything strange from a distance.
I used my hand to knock on the stone wall, but there was no sound.
I slowly brought the mala beads closer. The stones on the stone wall slowly loosened. Then, they all fell.
At the same time, the place where the stones fell emitted waves of golden light.
I didn't dare to look at the sudden golden light with my naked eyes. I hurried to cover my eyes. After I had calmed down, I opened them again.
However, the scene in front of me scared me. The Twin Rakshasa was standing in front of me. Their eyes were fixed on the mala beads in my hand.
Their bodies seemed to be frozen, and they didn't move for a long time.
The Twin Rakshasas were evil to begin with, and their current appearance was even more bizarre. Seeing this, I didn't dare to act rashly.
I didn't know how much time had passed, but the Twin Rakshasa finally moved. They stretched out their right hand and slowly reached for the mala beads in my hand.
However, as soon as they touched it, their hand shrank. It seemed they were afraid of the mala beads.
However, the strange thing was that the Twin Rakshasa's eyes were filled with joy. As soon as they retracted their hand, they reached out again to touch the mala beads.
I hesitated and asked, "Do you recognize these mala beads?"
When the Twin Rakshasa heard my voice, they stopped moving and turned to look at me. The joy in their eyes became stronger. They stretched out their hands and reached for me.
This time, my hair stood on end. I hurriedly jumped back and subconsciously raised the Xuanyuan Sword in my hand.
I didn't expect that the Twin Rakshasa would become very polite. They put their palms together and bowed to me. In a low, muffled voice, they said, "I didn't know Grandmaster's identity. Please forgive me for offending you."
I was bewildered. Grandmaster?
Offending me?
What did they mean?
I didn't know why, but they seemed to respect me. After thinking for a while, I opened my mouth and asked, "What's the matter?"
Unexpectedly, the Twin Rakshasa became excited. After talking for a long time, they finally told me that I was the fated person they had been waiting for.
I was dumbstruck. I hadn't expected such an outcome.
The Twin Rakshasa saw that I didn't move for a long time, and their faces turned pale. They knelt down and said in a low voice, "Grandmaster, do you still blame me for what happened?
I … I will apologize to you. "
Then, they kowtowed to me.
This change in attitude was too fast. But at least, I understood one thing. They definitely wouldn't attack me again.
Thus, I calmed down and shook my heavy head. I told the Twin Rakshasa to stand up and repeat what they had said earlier.
I finally understood what it meant after it had said it one more time.
According to them, the monk, who was Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, had imprisoned them in the Spirit Lock Tower of the Crouching Buddha Temple. They had told them to wait for a person with prayer beads to appear. That person was the one who could enlighten them.
After I understood what they meant, I became confused.
The Twin Rakshasa was sure that I was that person, but I knew that I was only here to open the second part of the Death Scripture and complete a task that Monk Miaojue had entrusted me with. It had nothing to do with the person who could enlighten them.
I wanted to tell them the truth, but I was worried that they would attack me again after learning the truth. I hesitated and couldn't make up my mind.
Seeing that I didn't move for a long time, the Twin Rakshasa became obedient. They lowered their heads and waited quietly without urging me.
Looking at their current appearance, I didn't think they were as despicable as before.
Perhaps they were just like they said. They had been alone for too long and wanted to find a playmate. They didn't really want to kill me.
After thinking for a long time, I asked them, "Isn't it a little rash to use the prayer beads to determine the identity of the fated person?"
Who would have thought that after listening to me, it wouldn't be moved at all. Instead, it would try to persuade me. "Master, you might not know this, but that Bhikkhu monk defeated me with this string of prayer beads in your hand. After teaching me, he left.
And now, you're here with the prayer beads in your hand. How can this be a coincidence? "
Its words did make some sense.
However, I understood that although my identity was mysterious, I had never been related to Buddhism.
I had obtained the prayer beads in Chiyou's tomb by chance. Moreover, I had come to the Crouching Buddha Temple because I had discovered the connection between the prayer beads and the Green Lantern Scroll.
If I had obtained the prayer beads when I was born, the Twin Rakshasa's words would have been understandable.
However, the whole process was random, and I couldn't be sure.
While thinking about this, I suddenly remembered that before I had obtained the prayer beads, a string of Sanskrit words had appeared on the wall.
Although I had never studied Sanskrit, I understood the meaning of the words at that moment. It was a very strange thing.
Moreover, the fact that the Green Lantern Scroll was related to the prayer beads made it even more unimaginable.
Logically speaking, I had nothing to do with Buddhism, but I could understand Sanskrit.
I didn't know if the prayer beads had anything to do with me, but I was sure that the Green Lantern Scroll was related to me.
Moreover, according to the Twin Rakshasa, the prayer beads belonged to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.
Monk Miao Jue had asked me to put the prayer beads back on the Buddha statue on the top floor. This meant that the Buddha statue belonged to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.