As the palanquin moved forward, the crowd followed closely behind.

A large group of people walked through the main street and finally arrived in front of the Van Sang tree.

The lush foliage of the Vansang tree resembles a giant umbrella, blocking out the sun.

The group stood under the Vansang tree, with Wu Xie at the head, saying each word carefully, "May the Heavenly Turtle God protect us."

The people behind him looked devout, their arms crossed in front of their chests, their left hand on their right shoulder and their right hand on their left shoulder, their heads slightly bowed.

May the Heavenly Turtle God protect us!

Ruan Xiyan and the others stood at the back of the crowd, examining the Vansang tree with furrowed brows. "There are no Vansang fruits on this tree."

The Brahma Bone Fruit is the only thing that can revive Hanxiang's arm.

Jun Yu spoke softly, “The Brahma Bone Fruit is a very precious thing. I’m sure the royal family has some. Ayan, don’t worry. After the Muzhai Blessing Festival, we’ll find a way to get into the palace to take a look.”

“Yes, Brother Jun is right,” Ling Jingyan comforted him.

Wow! Mine is up and running!

"My prayer plaque is hung the highest, look, it's over there!"

After Wu Xie led the people in praying for blessings, they rushed to hang prayer plaques on the Fansang tree.

Red ribbons were wrapped around the tall tree branches, and prayer plaques hung down. When a breeze blew, the prayer plaques around them collided with each other, making a pleasant sound.

“We can hang up the prayer plaques now, little sister, let’s go too.” Ling Jingyan excitedly pulled Ruan Xiyan forward.

Squeezing to the front, Ling Jingyan used his spiritual power to carve words on the prayer plaque.

I hope my sister can be happy every day, that my family is healthy, and that she lives a peaceful life.

After Ling Jingyan finished carving, he threw the prayer plaque with the red ribbon attached toward the Vansang tree, and the plaque landed accurately on a branch.

He turned his head and saw that Ruan Xiyan hadn't moved, and urged her with a smile, "Little sister, hurry up and carve your wish onto the prayer plaque."

“Third Brother, I’ve never believed in these things,” Ruan Xiyan replied.

She believes that anything is possible with human effort. What she wants to achieve is never based on unrealistic wishes, but on her own hard work and struggle.

"Yan'er, why not give it a try? You won't lose anything. Look, Brother Jun's blessing plaque is already hung up."

Ruan Xiyan looked at Jun Yu in surprise, not expecting him to believe in this. Before she knew it, his prayer plaque had been hung up.

Jun Yu and Ruan Xiyan exchanged a glance and smiled gently, "Sincerity moves mountains, and we can at least leave a memento here."

To avoid spoiling the mood, Ruan Xiyan also used her spiritual power to carve words on the prayer plaque; she only carved six characters.

Enhance your strength and protect.

Ling Jingyan clapped his hands. "Alright, the prayer plaques are all hung up. Now we should get down to business."

Ruan Xiyan nodded.

They turned and left the crowd, walking in one direction.

"Brother Jun, what wish did you write on the prayer plaque?"

Jun Yu's lips curved slightly. "It's a secret."

With a slight flick of his finger, a prayer plaque wrapped around the Vansang tree suddenly flew out.

The red ribbons of the prayer plaque and Ruan Xiyan's prayer plaque were intertwined, and the two hanging prayer plaques swayed in the air with the breeze.

The prayer plaque read: "May Ayan and I have many more joyous occasions like this, and may we be together forever."

Ruan Xiyan and the others, who had already gone far away, were unaware of the commotion that was taking place on the Vansang tree.

The three of them walked on the main street of the inner city.

Ling Jingyan asked, "Yan'er, should we go to the palace to investigate?"

Ruan Xiyan's eyes showed a thoughtful look, "If there is a Brahma Bone Fruit in the royal palace, such an important item will definitely be properly stored away."

"Even if we manage to infiltrate the palace, finding a Brahma Bone Fruit in such a vast palace would be no easy task."

"Perhaps the only option is to meet with that Grand Preceptor; maybe we can make a deal with him."

The monk tried to take her away several times; there must be something about her that he could take advantage of.

Since she has what he needs, things are easier to discuss, and everything is negotiable.

"I heard that this Grand Preceptor lives in the palace. Shall we go to the palace to find him?" Ling Jingyan asked Ruan Xiyan for her opinion.

Just as Ruan Xiyan was about to say something, a commotion suddenly broke out on the street.

Royal guards appeared on the street and announced, "The Grand Preceptor has decreed that today's Muzhai Prayer Festival is over. All visitors must leave the inner city immediately and are not allowed to linger here."

"Those who violate this rule will be severely punished!"

Upon hearing the guard's words, the crowd on the street was filled with confusion and began to discuss among themselves.

"Why did the Muzhai Prayer Festival end so early this year? In previous years, the city was locked down and people were driven out around 3 PM."

"Yes, what exactly happened!"

"Could it be that the Imperial Advisor has deduced something, which is why he issued such a strange order?"

"If that's the case, we'd better leave quickly to avoid angering the Heavenly Turtle God."

"Yes, yes, we're leaving now."

People on the street walked towards the city gate.

"Isn't the inner city supposed to not allow outsiders to stay overnight? Why are they starting to chase people away in broad daylight?" Ling Jingyan muttered to himself.

“Something may have happened in the city,” Ruan Xiyan said, glancing at the imperial guards driving them away in the street. “Let’s leave first and then decide what to do next.”

Under the relentless and thorough expulsion and sweeping by the Imperial Guards, all foreign visitors who entered the inner city were driven out.

The inner city gates were tightly closed, isolating it from the outside world.

Inside the royal palace, on the altar in the back mountain.

An elderly man dressed in priestly robes is channeling power into the altar.

Suddenly, a beam of light emanated from the altar, and the power backfired, knocking the old man back several steps.

Wu Xie, who arrived just in time, helped him up from behind.

Upon seeing Wu Xie appear, Chu Hong bowed and said, "Greetings, Grand Preceptor."

Wu Xie raised his hand, "Priest, there's no need for such formalities."

"What's going on now? Has the time been shortened again?" Wu Xie's eyes were fixed on the sacrificial plate standing on the altar.

"Yes, today is the Muzhai Blessing Festival. Have the students from the National Normal University in the city made all the necessary arrangements?" Chu Hong inquired.

"Don't worry, all the outsiders in the inner city have been cleared out. We will absolutely not let them discover the secrets of the inner city." A resolute glint flashed in Wu Xie's eyes.

Once the situation in the inner city is exposed, the entire Western Regions Brahma Kingdom will be thrown into chaos and panic, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

Wu Xie took out a golden jar-shaped container and handed it to Chu Hong in front of him.

"Priest Hong, this is the Muzhai Prayer Festival, where we gather the blessings of everyone."

Chu Hong glanced at the container, then reached out and took it. "This year's Muzhai Blessing Festival was personally presided over by the Grand Preceptor, and the blessings gained were much greater than in previous years."

"But this is not a long-term solution. The power of prayer is becoming less and less effective for the holy land, and the amount of prayer power needed each time is increasing."

“One day, the power of prayer will lose its effect. If that day comes, we should inform the people of the Western Regions Brahma Kingdom about this disaster.”

“As citizens of the Western Regions Brahma Kingdom, they have the right to know these things, and such an important matter should not be borne by the Grand Preceptor alone.”