By this time, many people had already arrived at the lantern festival, chatting excitedly.

"Oh dear, I wonder if we'll be lucky enough to receive the blessing of the Qilin God today."

"Even if I don't receive the blessing, I'll be satisfied just to see the Qilin God."

"That's right, I'm really looking forward to the appearance of the Qilin God. After all, I've never seen a god in my life."

While they were chatting, vendors on both sides of the street had already started setting up their stalls.

In the largest open space of the lantern festival, the Qilin Divine Envoy was leading people through the final procedures.

"You've practiced so many times in private, now it's just a matter of this one step. Be on your guard, or don't blame me for being ruthless if anyone makes a mistake."

The Qilin God used words to reprimand everyone.

“Yes, messenger of God,” the people present replied respectfully.

The Qilin Divine Envoy nodded in satisfaction. "Go back to your work. Remember to send a few to the lantern festival entrance to greet the distinguished guests standing in the front row today."

Soon, the lantern festival officially began, and the spectacle of the appearance of the Qilin God was about to make its grand entrance.

“Magistrate Su, you have actually come in person. The Qilin God will be very happy to see you.”

"Hey, Mr. Zhou, you look much younger than I have in the last few days. It must be the blessing of the Qilin God."

The Qilin Divine Envoy greeted the prominent people in the county with a smile, then looked at the seats that had already been arranged with a puzzled expression.

He casually beckoned to a waiter not far away, "Has the merchant who donated a thousand taels of gold today arrived yet?"

After thinking for a moment, the waiter nodded and said, "We didn't see that person when we were standing at the street corner to greet them."

Upon hearing this, the Qilin Divine Envoy frowned. This person had clearly been interested in the Qilin Divine matter before, and had even donated so much gold for it, yet the appointed time hadn't arrived yet. Could something have happened?

The Qilin Divine Envoy was particularly interested in wealthy people who could be squeezed for more money, so he pondered for a while before speaking.

"Go to the courtyard where he is temporarily staying and see if something has delayed him."

Before the waiter could nod, Xu Jinhuan had already walked over with a smile.

"Sorry, business was slow. I ran into some trouble on the way, so I'm a little late. Am I not late?"

The Qilin Divine Envoy immediately smiled and shook his head, "You're not late. The timing is just right. That's your seat. This attendant will take you there."

Xu Jinhuan smiled and said, "That's good. I'm really looking forward to what will happen tonight."

The Qilin Divine Envoy thought Xu Jinhuan was referring to the appearance of the Qilin God, and upon hearing this, he proudly puffed out his chest, "Don't worry, today will definitely make your trip worthwhile."

The two chatted for a few more minutes, and then Xu Jinhuan was led to his seat by a waiter.

The richest man in the week already looked rather unwell when he sat down.

When he saw the county magistrate sitting in the first seat, he didn't think much of it, after all, he should give the county magistrate face.

But when he saw the waiter leading him to the third seat, his face already showed signs of anger.

Who was the short-sighted person who arranged these seats? Even disregarding his relationship with the master, his status among the Qilin God's followers alone should have placed him in the second seat.

Is he, the richest man in Tongqiao County, really so worthless? How will the people of Tongqiao view him in the future?

Just as Zhou, the richest man, was about to have a word with the Qilin Divine Envoy, he saw the envoy smiling and talking to a young man.

Then the young man actually sat down next to him, which was the second seat.

Who exactly is this person? Zhou, the richest man, glanced at Xu Jinhuan silently, and began to speculate in his mind.

Xu Jinhuan paid no attention to the stares of those around her. She casually flicked her folding fan and waited for the show to begin.

Before long, the chairs in the open space were full, and even more people knelt behind them, forming a huge crowd, which was enough to show the influence of the Qilin God in Tongqiao County.

But soon, these believers will turn to her land goddess's embrace, Xu Jinhuan thought with a smile.

Seeing that the auspicious time was approaching, the Qilin Divine Envoy smiled and walked towards the high platform.

"Fellow villagers of Tongqiao County, we are gathered here today to witness the appearance of our true god, the Qilin God. Are you all looking forward to it?"

"expect!"

"Qilin God, Qilin God!"

The Qilin Divine Envoy stretched out his hand and waved it downwards with satisfaction, signaling everyone to lower their voices, before continuing.

"Since the appearance of the Qilin God in our Tongqiao County, our county has enjoyed favorable weather and abundant harvests, and the people live in peace and contentment, free from illness and disaster."

Let us pray to the Qilin God together and give thanks to the Qilin God!

Upon hearing this, the kneeling people's faces were filled with reverence for the Qilin God, and their prayers resounded throughout the entire area.

"Thank you for the blessing of the Qilin God. I hope the Qilin God will continue to bless my family."

"God Qilin, please bless my daughter-in-law to give birth to a son, so that my family line may continue."

"Qilin God, please bless my husband's business to flourish, and bless our marriage to be harmonious and loving."

...

Compared to the kneeling people, most of the people sitting in chairs prayed silently. They closed their eyes for a while, as if they had finished praying in their hearts, and then opened their eyes.

Xu Jinhuan didn't close his eyes to pray at all. He had been observing the Qilin Divine Envoy on the high platform. When he saw the Qilin Divine Envoy suddenly make a strange gesture to the person behind the scenes, he knew that the time had come.

The person who was looking at the Qilin envoy turned his head and made a gesture to the person next to him. Soon, an exquisite Qilin slowly appeared in the night sky.

"Quick, look! What's that?"

"Could this be the Qilin God?"

"The Qilin God has appeared?"

The Qilin God immediately smiled and said, "The Qilin God has heard everyone's prayers. He is moved by your sincerity and is willing to appear to bless everyone."

Upon hearing this, the kneeling people kowtowed even more vigorously, and the ground was filled with the sounds of kowtowing and prayer.

"Greetings, God of Qilin!"

"Please, Qilin God, protect our family."

Some people sitting in chairs were surprised by the Qilin in mid-air and quickly knelt on the ground.

While most people were busy kowtowing and praying, the Qilin envoy made a hand gesture to the people behind him.

Then he smiled and said, "The Great Qilin God told me that in order to retain more power to bless you, he can no longer stay in the air."

He will soon appear behind the screen to bless the true believers.

As soon as he finished speaking, the Qilin in mid-air began to flash, and then disappeared with a "whoosh".

Then, a loud "thud" came from behind the screen, as if a heavy object had fallen to the ground.