"Eh..." Yuan Fang stared at him blankly. Actually, he had suspected it for a while. Now that the other party was so frank, so naturally, he found it hard to believe. He remembered the time when the other person deliberately exposed him in public, and couldn't help but lower his head in grief: "Master Dao, why did you harm me? I had no choice but to help Song Yanqing from the Nanshan Temple." He thought that the other party still held a grudge against the Nanshan Temple, but other than that incident, he had no enmity with this person!

Niu You Dao patted his shoulder and said, "You're overthinking it. I'm not harming you, I'm helping you."

Yuan Fang raised his head in astonishment and asked, "Helping me?" His expression clearly said, "Are you trying to deceive me?"

Niu You Dao's hand was a bit sticky. He smelled it and found it had a strong sauce flavor. He wiped it on a clean part of Yuan Fang's clothes and said, "Hiding like this won't work. You didn't show up alone before, there was a group of bald people. She can't afford to lose that person in public yet. Once she starts investigating, can you really hide? So, it's better to solve it quickly while the night is still young."

Yuan Fang thought to himself, “I'm afraid it will be a painful death!" He continued to plead, "Master Dao, please let us go. I'll make a longevity tablet for you in front of the Buddha statue at Nanshan Temple, praying for your long life every day. How about that?"

Niu You Dao leaned on his sword and said seriously, "You can leave, but let me make it clear. Once we leave this inn, we'll be done with each other. It won't be easy to come back."

Yuan Fang silently cursed in his heart, "Who wants to have any feelings of loyalty and righteousness with you? I just want to leave. I'm getting beaten up here almost every day. I don't want to stay here anymore." He quickly put his palms together and said, "If Master Dao can help me, I will never break my promise in front of the Buddha statue at Nanshan Temple. Otherwise, I will go to hell."

Niu You Dao nodded and sighed, "You can leave if you want. But let me make it clear. Once you leave, we'll be done with each other. It won't be easy to come back."

Yuan Gang walked over, and Niu You Dao said to him, "Monkey, spare them. Let them go. Good deeds should be done to the end. Give them a horse each to use as transportation."

Afterward, he turned around and walked away without looking back.

Yuan Gang was stunned. Let them go and gave them horses. Was it true or not? He didn't believe that it was Master Dao's decision. However, he knew that Master Dao must have his reasons for doing so. He agreed and said to Yuan Fang, "Let's go!"

Yuan Fang thanked him profusely and said, "Amitabha, thank you! I won't forget about the longevity tablet in front of the Buddha statue."

As they entered the inn, they asked the guards on Shang Chaozong's side for a room to change clothes. Niu You Dao did not change his clothes. He leaned on his sword and closed his eyes to practice qigong. A mist began to rise from his body.

Yuan Gang asked as he changed his clothes, "Master Dao, did you really let the bear demon go?" He was a bit reluctant, thinking that the old demon was quite suitable to travel with them. It wouldn't be a bad thing to have more helpers around him, no matter where he went. Moreover, if they took the bear demon, they would be taking the monks from the Nanshan Temple with them. They would have many more people to help them run errands.

Niu You Dao said casually with his eyes closed, "Let him go? Where can he run to? Is my ship something that he can get on and off at will? Do you believe that he will cry and beg to stay later?"

Yuan Gang was surprised. How could that be possible? After thinking about it for a moment, he suddenly realized why Master Dao had deliberately exposed Yuan Fang earlier. He smirked and said, "As expected."

Sure enough, just as Niu You Dao's clothes were drying, there was a knocking sound at the door. Yuan Fang's weak voice could be heard from outside, "Master Dao, Yuan Ye, can I come in?"

Yuan Gang opened the door and said rudely, "If you're leaving, then leave. Don't talk nonsense. Get lost!" The door slammed shut, almost hitting Yuan Fang's face.

Niu You Dao smiled slightly and opened the window. Looking at the blue sky and white clouds outside, he said, "This rain comes fast and goes fast, so fickle!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was another knocking sound at the door. Yuan Fang's weak voice could be heard again, "Master Dao, Yuan Ye."

Yuan Gang shouted again, "Get lost!"

The door creaked open, and Yuan Fang not only did not leave, but also squeezed his way in with a flattering smile on his face.

Yuan Gang threw his wet clothes on the floor, clenched his fists, and was about to hit him. Yuan Fang retreated to the wall and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "Yuan Ye, please don't hit me. Listen to me first. Yuan Ye, Yuan Ye..."

Niu You Dao said calmly with his eyes closed, "It's just one sentence. Even if we're cutting ties, it won't hurt to listen to him. It won't be too late to beat him up after he finishes talking."

Yuan Gang stopped his fist from hitting Yuan Fang and asked, "Speak quickly. If you have something to say, say it now."

Yuan Fang stood against the wall and repeatedly waved his hands, saying, "Master Dao is truly a great person."

Niu You Dao looked out the window and asked, "Weren't you in a hurry to leave earlier? Why did you come back?"

Yuan Fang's expression was wonderful. He did want to leave. He had gathered the monks and was preparing to leave the inn's enclosure. However, after the soldiers outside took a closer look, they realized something was wrong. The princess had noticed them, and they couldn't leave now. Where could they run on Guangyi County's territory with the princess's powerful subordinates? There were many more dangerous people outside than on Niu You Dao's side. If they were caught, it would be even worse than being caught here.

After thinking for a while, it is easy to understand why Feng Ruonan hasn't taken action yet. He is on Niu You Dao's side and belongs to Shang Chaozong's group. If he were to attack them, there would be a conflict between the two sides. If they left the protection of Niu You Dao's group and went outside with no one to rely on, they could imagine the consequences. It would be suicide to leave now!

They thought about taking a horse each and leaving separately. However, such a big commotion would definitely be noticed. Walking on foot was not an option either, as the monks from the South Mountain Temple could catch up to them quickly.

At this point, he realized that the horses given to them by Niu You Dao were no different than not having them. Niu You Dao's generosity was unbearable. He began to suspect that Niu You Dao intentionally let them go to shake off any responsibility for the events of the previous night. After all, they had no use to Niu You Dao.

"Um, Master Dao, we don't want to leave yet," Yuan Fang said with a dry laugh.

"You insisted on leaving just now, and now you don't want to leave? So, you plan to leave later? Old Xiong, is this how you play me?" Niu You Dao remained with his back turned.

"No, no!" Yuan Fang quickly waved his hands and walked over to Niu You Dao, avoiding Yuan Gang. "Master Dao, that's not what I meant. It's just that..."

Niu You Dao didn't listen to his explanation at all. "Send them off! Kick them out of the inn, and tell them that they have nothing to do with us. If they dare to sneak in again, they will be killed without mercy!"

Yuan Fang looked terrified. "Master Dao, oh..."

Yuan Gang came over and punched him in the stomach, making him shut up. He grabbed his clothes and dragged him out.

"Master Dao, you can't do this. You cannot turn on us like this!" Yuan Fang twisted Yuan Gang's arm and struggled with him, refusing to leave. He kept screaming. His strength was not inferior to Yuan Gang's, but he had always been afraid of hurting the monks from the South Mountain Temple. Now he was desperate. Niu You Dao's behavior was simply going to kill them!

Niu You Dao suddenly turned around and said, "Turn around? Fine! Let me give you another chance to choose again. Stay or leave?"

Yuan Fang was stunned for a moment, entangled. Finally, he weakly said, "We won't leave for now!"

Niu You Dao said, "For now? You want to eat and drink for free and then leave? There's no such thing in the world! To leave or not to leave is a matter of one sentence. It's up to you to decide. My patience is limited!" Seeing him hesitate, Niu You Dao immediately turned his head and signaled Yuan Gang. "Kick them out!"

Yuan Fang immediately shouted, "Stay! We'll stay!"

Niu You Dao waved his hand, and Yuan Gang let him go. Niu You Dao approached him and said, "Old Xiong, this is your choice. You stay because you want to. You choose your path, and you have to take responsibility. Are you sure you want to stay?"

Yuan Fang was on the verge of tears. He lowered his head and said, "I'll stay!" But he was thinking that a hero would not suffer the immediate loss. If he had the chance, he would run away.

Just then, someone knocked on the door from outside. The door was pushed open directly, and Wen Li appeared at the door. She looked at Yuan Fang and said, "You, come with me. The princess wants to see you!"

Yuan Fang was suddenly frightened. That woman was the type to hit her husband in the bridal chamber. He looked to Niu You Dao for help. "Master Dao!"

Niu You Dao stood in front of him with his sword, blocking the way, and said to Wen Li, "He's not going."

Wen Li was stunned. Who was this person? Why was he so arrogant? She frowned and said, "Listen carefully. The princess wants him to go!"

Niu You Dao said calmly, "The prince said that everything needs to be approved by him, especially on the princess's side." He didn't care, and just shifted the blame to Shang Chaozong. As long as Shang Chaozong did not agree, he could not be commanded. It was a good shield. Feng Ruonan wouldn't dare to kill Shang Chaozong, at most just beat him up.

Wen Li had nothing to say and turned around to leave. She left with a harsh sentence, "You'll see!"

Niu You Dao turned around and stood in front of Yuan Fang, who breathed a sigh of relief. "Don't worry. I won't let her hurt you. From now on, we eat meat and drink together, and share blessings and difficulties!"

"Thank you, Master Dao. Thank you, Master Dao!" Yuan Fang said repeatedly, but he didn't take Niu You Dao's words seriously.

However, not long after, they heard a rush of footsteps.

Bang! The door was kicked open by Feng Ruonan, who looked fierce and had several men with her.

Niu You Dao couldn't help but frown. He felt that this tomboy had a problem. Wasn't it enough to make a fuss about the trivial matter between husband and wife?