'If he could handle it himself, he'd claim the prize alone. If not, he would have to find Hui Ming for help.'
'The first option was obviously better—he would keep all the spoils. With the latter, he might have to split them with Hui Ming.'
Of course, based on Zhi Jian's previous descriptions of this Spirit Monster, Xu Lei estimated he could probably handle this one on his own.
Soon, Xu Lei arrived at the Lord County Magistrate's residence.
"What? You think a Spirit Monster might be to blame?"
The Lord County Magistrate, a gaunt middle-aged man, was astonished by the suggestion.
"It's only a guess."
Zhi Jian said, "We'll have to let this Zen Master take a look to be sure. Allow me to introduce him. This is a disciple of the Divine Monk Wu Tan! Zen Master Hui Chi!"
"A disciple of the Divine Monk Wu Tan?"
