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In addition, Fangzheng did things frankly and forthrightly, so he was not afraid to be looked at. He was calm and Jing Yan naturally could not tell a thing. Jing Yan only made an additional mental note, "Although he's young, he is adept in deceit!"

If Fangzheng knew what Jing Yan was thinking, he would have probably vomited blood thrice and exclaimed his innocence.

Wu Changxi hurriedly went forward, "Master, about this, what do you think about the competition?"

Fangzheng decisively shook his head and said, "Patron, Buddhist places of worship are meant to be tranquil. Please do not mention the competition any further. If you are here to offer incense to honor Buddha, please come in. If there's nothing else, feel free to stay here," with that said, Fangzheng turned to leave.

"Master, don't go!" Wu Changxi realized how Fangzheng had steeled his heart to not partake in the competition. So with a stroke of genius, he shouted, "It's a matter of life and death!"