บท 195: A Test All Along

The young monk was struck with disbelief as he heard those words come from Tyr's mouth.

With a gaped maw, he stepped back instinctively in surprise. At that moment, he felt his back rub against something solid.

He quickly turned, noticing a figure behind him.

"Oh! H-Head Elder!" The young monk threw his head down and bowed at a 90-degree angle without hesitation.

"Hohoho." Lao Heshang chuckled, walking past the young monk.

"You may go now, Jab," the elder monk said in a calm tone.

The young monk nodded fervently before hastily turning and jogging away.

Before leaving the garden, however, he looked back over his shoulder.

'As many petals as his eyes can see? For some reason... I don't think he's lying.' He felt chills run up his spine.

The elder monk slowly walked across the wooden bridge, standing above Tyr, who had just finished his food balls.

After absorbing the two S-grade pills into his ring, Tyr also stood up.