Even the Iron Cavalry Guards who had just been ordering them around all knelt on one knee.

They faced a direction with utmost reverence.

As a result, Bai Zhi’er and their group, who remained standing, became particularly conspicuous among the crowd.

Bai Zhi’er peeked forward from behind Feng Fuce and Bai Xingye.

Several monks on horseback appeared, each exuding an extraordinary aura.

They were pulling a wooden cart, on which a statue two people tall was placed.

The statue’s head was covered with a red cloth.

The monks were chanting in Sanskrit as they moved forward.

Bai Zhi’er and the others quietly observed.

The Iron Cavalry kneeling beside them grew anxious.

Turning his head, he scolded angrily: "Why aren’t you kneeling? Blocking the Bodhisattva’s path, beware the Bodhisattva might not let you live past today!"

Bai Zhi’er blinked, finally understanding the situation.

It turned out these Iron Cavalry had been clearing the way for this Bodhisattva statue.

Feng Fuce sneered coldly: "What kind of deity it is, it can’t behave unreasonably in front of me."

Kneel?

They are not worthy.

Bai Zhi’er looked up and down at the statue.

Crossing her arms, she asked: "This Bodhisattva, where are you planning to take it?"

The Iron Cavalry gritted his teeth, thinking this group was so unruly and still dared to question!

"Of course, it’s being taken to the main temple to enjoy incense; once the Bodhisattva passes, I will surely send you to the government!"

"Let me tell you honestly, you’ve made a huge mistake this time. This Statue of Bodhisattva is intended by Prince Li Zheng to be presented to the Emperor for praying blessings for the deceased Empress."

"You’re blocking the way and missing the auspicious time for the Bodhisattva to enter the temple, the Emperor will be furious!"

Bai Zhi’er’s long eyelashes fluttered: "Let’s not worry about whether the Emperor will be angry or not. Just speaking of this statue, it’s merely made of clay, without any divine spirit inside. What’s the use of taking it to the temple?"

Her voice was clear and bright, the surrounding citizens all gasped.

"Outrageous!" The Iron Cavalry stood up, drawing his knife, intending to place it against Bai Zhi’er’s neck.

However, before his sword edge touched Bai Zhi’er, Bai Xingye punched it into three pieces.

With a few cracks, the white sword blade shattered to the ground.

The monks halted their horses, staring unfriendly at Bai Zhi’er.

Bai Zhi’er unhurriedly said: "Don’t worry, I won’t speak recklessly."

"The reason a statue is effective is because it is infused with the Mana of a god. I don’t need to explain, I believe you understand."

"Without the Mana of a deity within the Dharma Form, no matter how solemnly it’s carved, it’s just a clay figure."

"How could it possibly protect and bless people? If you don’t believe it, you can examine the limbs of this Bodhisattva statue, there must be a place not firmly glued."

A statue truly inhabited by a deity is firm and unbreakable, even if it falls, it won’t shatter.

Bai Zhi’er spoke with confidence.

Plus, the people around her, appearing to be highly skilled in martial arts, seemed difficult to deal with.

A monk on horseback pointed at Bai Zhi’er: "Fine, as you said, we will examine it in public!"

"If you’re wrong, I’ll have you kneel in front of the Buddha for forty-nine days, without eating or drinking to repent!"

The citizens secretly clicked their tongues.

Not eating or drinking, and kneeling for so long, this is surely deadly!

Bai Zhi’er narrowed her eyes, looking at the monk full of hostility: "All right, let’s give it a try."

"If I’m right, I’ll have you take off that Kasaya and apologize to me!"

The group of monks exchanged a glance and nodded heavily: "It’s a deal."