82: Chapter 82 Roadblocks

Using official channels was clearly out of the question.

That left only the Tang Zheng in reality...

Chu Xuan's eyes flickered slightly as he tried to call Tang Zheng's phone.

According to Chu Xuan's thinking, if he could bring the real-world Tang Zheng along this time, it would be a massive help. At a critical moment, he could be used as a trump card to directly confront the Great Buddha.

"I'm sorry, the number you have dialed is powered off..."

An electronic female voice came from the receiver. Although Chu Xuan was prepared for this, he still felt a bit of regret. He knew that Tang Zheng must have thrown away his phone to evade the search party arranged by Tao Jiajia.

The voice call also went unanswered.

Ultimately, Chu Xuan could only leave a text message: [Call me back when you get this, I have an urgent matter to discuss.]

He remembered from Future Tang Zheng's words in the dream just now that at this point in time, the real Tang Zheng should be at school contacting the Night Watchers.

Unfortunately, it was about a twenty-minute drive from here to the South Railway Station; there was no time to detour to the school. He could only brave Shouguo Temple on his own.

"Even though you hide it well, I can still sense the complexity inadvertently leaking from your emotions. What are you worried about?"

The Phantom Demon's voice drifted over eerily: "Actually, there's no need to worry about your future friend at all. What does his death in the future have to do with the current you? Attempting to influence the future by changing the past is bound to trigger a backlash; this is his deserved outcome. If you forcibly intervene, you might be the one who dies! You only need to mind your present. Perhaps if he dies, you can connect with another person from the future. After all... this is your talent skill."

Seeing Chu Xuan's determined attitude, the Phantom Demon continued its attempt to stop him:

"My friend, if you want spirituality, I can help you search for the followers of false gods. There is absolutely no need to take such risks. You should trust me; after all, we are partners now. I do not wish for anything to happen to you."

At this point, the Phantom Demon suddenly let out a mysterious laugh: "Furthermore, this Future Tang Zheng is very suspicious. Does he have another motive? Does the so-called 'interference of rules' truly exist? My friend, do you not have doubts in your heart?"

Chu Xuan remained silent. He knew the Phantom Demon was deliberately trying to sow discord and interfere with him, but he did indeed have one doubt in his heart.

According to Future Tang Zheng, the Great Buddha would disappear after ascending to A-rank at sunrise today, and would become a terrifying existence the next time it appeared.

How did the other party know today's information? Especially specific details like a Thief stealing a Buddhist artifact.

But then, Chu Xuan recalled the previous dream where the other party mentioned the Night Watchers Retracing the Night Demon's attack on the dormitory building.

Retracing...

This was clearly a Transcendent Skill.

Perhaps Future Tang Zheng obtained the relevant intelligence through the official Night Watchers.

Chu Xuan shook his head, refusing to let himself succumb to paranoia.

In the dormitory dream, it was precisely because he doubted Future Tang Zheng's advice that he failed to seize the perfect opportunity, leading to him being killed by Chen Qing and wasting a dream rehearsal.

This time, he only had 55 spirituality value left. He would soon have to deduct 20 to ride the eerie bus, which wouldn't leave enough for another dream entry. If he died again, the dream would end.

Chu Xuan would not make the same mistake twice.

Suddenly, Chu Xuan felt the car slow down significantly. He looked up and saw the driver looking at the center console screen from time to time while driving.

The screen was playing some unsightly images, and the faint sound of decadent music reached his ears.

Chu Xuan felt somewhat speechless. "Master, you're in high spirits. You even need to watch a little movie to spice up your driving?"

"Sigh!"

The driver gave a long sigh. "This isn't a movie. This is my home surveillance."

Chu Xuan: "..."

"Brother, what do you think is the meaning of a person's life?"

The driver's words were full of melancholy. He turned off the console screen and put on a man's sorrowful love song. The car speed gradually increased, soon soaring to a hundred kilometers per hour.

Chu Xuan pondered for two seconds. "Master, you can drive even faster if you want, because I happen to be in a hurry too, but you must be steady. I'll give you a thousand yuan for this trip. Later, go take a comfortable bath and find a 'soul sister' on the third floor to learn some English. What do you think of that kind of meaning in life?"

The driver's whole body trembled.

Chu Xuan said, "Life is full of scenery! There's no obstacle you can't overcome, and no person you can't forget. Living in the moment and finding more joy for yourself—isn't that the meaning of life?"

"Brother, you understand philosophy."

The driver suddenly laughed and switched to a DJ dance track. He floored the accelerator and shouted:

"Back in the day, when others drove for a commute, I drove to draw an EKG on the road! Even the traffic police had to chase me for three blocks, begging to take me as their master to learn drifting! Little brother, today I'll show you my specialty!"

As the words fell, the taxi's speed reached 140, pushing toward 150, leaving a roar on the overpass.

A trip that originally required over twenty minutes took less than fifteen. The taxi drew a perfect arc and came to a steady stop at the bus station next to Gate 4 of the South Railway Station's West Entrance.

Chu Xuan paid the thousand yuan as promised, then opened the door and got out.

"Brother, you're a man of your word. If you need anything, call me. I'm at your service anytime."

The taxi driver stuffed a business card into his hand and roared away. It was unclear whether he was going to find joy or going home to settle things once and for all.

Chu Xuan didn't know, and he didn't use Heart Bewitchment to interfere with the man; he had simply spoken his mind.

However, unlike the driver, Chu Xuan was living a second life. In the past day and night, he had constantly struggled between life and death. He believed the meaning of life was to live well, and then add points, add points, and frantically add points.

On the road ahead, whoever blocks me, dies!

The Night Demon wouldn't do, the Phantom Demon wouldn't do, and even if it were the various evil gods of the Dark World, Chu Xuan thought about one day taking a blade to them to see if he could gain a couple of points.

And now, the first roadblock was right ahead.

The Great Buddha of Shouguo Temple!

Screech—

A sudden, sharp sound of braking rang out. Four black sedans gathered around the bus stop, bringing with them the pungent smell of burnt tires.

Immediately after, burly young men in suits filed out one by one, each holding guns, aiming them at Chu Xuan.

"Fortunately, I had a sudden whim to check your phone's location, and sure enough, I found you!"

Accompanied by a burst of hostile and triumphant laughter, Tao Jiajia stood behind a sedan with a venomous expression. Gritting her teeth, she screamed through the crowd, "Chu Xuan, let's see where you run this time!"

The corners of Chu Xuan's mouth curled up slightly.

"So, before the Great Buddha, there's another roadblock."