This was a clear depiction of human nature, following short-term interests and benefits without caring about what happened in the long run.
Monk Tao understood the situation as well because if he were in their place he would have most probably been the same.
All of a sudden the situation had turned against monk Tao who could only watch these greedy vultures look at him as if he was a tasty meal.
And at the same time, he didn't like the way that this situation was going. He didn't like that someone was trying to take advantage of him, and it was someone less than half his age.
He couldn't allow that to happen, but at the same time, he had no intention of fighting the whole crowd in front of him.
"Amitabha~! You younglings should understand that you are being cheated! This brat is treating you like sheep sent for sacrifice!"
You don't expect me to pay that much for something simple are you?
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFor a moment not only the whole crowd but even Monk Tao himself was shocked at Eric's greed, but also at his geniality.
But Monk Tao could see that Eric was trying to set up his stage and reason perfectly. He was setting up a complete alibi and reason to do what he was doing.
These guys didn't really care about reasons, they only cared about their personal interests and benefits. Even if Eric had no real reason for going after Monk Tao they would still follow for the money.
Thinking like this, his face changed slowly turning more solemn and heavier as he said with a clear and strong voice,
"You guys sure look raring to have a piece of this old poor Monk, but are you sure about that? Do you want to offend my Mercy Temple with your dishonorable and evil acts and intentions?"
You are truly changing faces and standings even faster than a lady changes her dress.
You just mentioned offending your temple, but I think that by taking you up to the task and showing you that there are always higher mountains as long as people work together, your temple will be grateful to us.
Using words to force logic, and reason wasn't quite difficult as long as someone had a bit of brain matter in his skull.
The one who was trying to force logic and reason either had to have the personal strength, and power to frighten the rest, or he had to at least have the background to do so.
This was a great example of that, while Eric was weaker than Monk Tao personally, the organization and background he claimed to have was most certainly beyond Monk Tao's capabilities, so he seemed to be 'right'!
Well, I can take it as service towards humanity, taking care of some trash that only pollutes this place!"
"Stop trying to bore this Monk to death by your smelly words brat, you better prepare for facing my anger when this is over!"
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But that was only for a fleeting moment, as in the next one, they remembered their numbers and got their confidence back.
"Monk Tao you don't have any other option!"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAt the same time though, the words and warnings they threw toward the guy were all with the intention to make him surrender.
'Bangg…, clang…, clanggg…, bang…'
He was trying to assess Monk Tao's strength by the fight, and act only if he found a proper moment to do so.
Not only that but it also looked like all the fighting was taking a toll on his body, and his breathing was getting rougher and harder.
Just like a big balloon that had suddenly opened the air was only getting outside as the balloon jumped all over the place.
Every time that such an opportunity was revealed, he would always feel that something was wrong with it and wouldn't make a move.
These idiots around him didn't seem to understand their position, and his benevolence, as despite not killing them many times they still continued to jump at him with the same intentions.
Seeing that it was useless to expect these donkeys to think things through, he decided to finally get serious and teach them a lesson they would never forget.
Let me show you what you have been protecting yourself against this whole time!"
'Poison!'
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