Chapter 52: Chastity and Blasphemy [VIP]
Xiao Yun has a good acceptance of various religious buildings throughout the Western Continent.
After all, when the number of believers reaches a certain level, places like temples will inevitably appear, becoming places where believers gather regularly, discuss faith, and help each other.
Moreover, compared to the magnificent religious city of Dinos, which was built entirely around the belief in the Twin Gods in Lucien's memory, the Twin Temples in Kucukia were very simple.
But his mood inevitably soured as he walked down the stone steps into the temple and heard the guide urging tourists to buy so-called good-luck amulets.
"...The Twin Gods are great deities, and the temple is their spiritual abode, not a place of worship. Therefore, only priests and incense and flowers serving the deities may remain here. Objects offered here will, to some extent, carry their aura. Bring these items home and offer them devoutly, and you will receive the deity's gaze, be protected from misfortune, and enjoy good health."
"Come, chant with me: Follow God's guidance and pray for God's blessings!"
“Follow God’s guidance and pray for God’s blessings!”
At the guide's urging, the tourists recited in unison.
Xiao Yun felt extremely uncomfortable.
(As far as I can remember, Yaris never prayed in his daily life. Of course, this casualness might be because the direct bloodline of the Holy Family, in the Twin Gods belief system, is the object of prayer, not the one praying...)
(Even if it's probably due to him, I still can't accept it...)
Suddenly, Xiao Yun was wiped by the widow of Yan Yong.
The person who bumped into him was a short man with a black hood covering his head.
Realizing he had bumped into someone, he sheepishly whispered, "Forgive my mistake. I'll be more careful next time."
The voice was deliberately low and hoarse, as if it was sexual.
"It's okay, I'll forgive you!
"Thank you for your kindness."
The short man spoke cautiously, walked quickly into the great temple, and disappeared into the lake.
Xiao Yun didn't think much about it.
He walked into the magnificent and towering building, glancing at the exquisite paintings. The priests walked around with metal censers, and from time to time they took out scented powder from the pockets hanging on their belts and sprinkled it into the censers, emitting a rich and trance-like incense mist.
Believers believe that the fragrance emitted by the hanging stove can drive away evil spirits and communicate with gods. Whenever priests pass by with the hanging stove, they will lower their heads, stretch out their hands, and devoutly breathe the smoke into their mouths and noses.
Xiao Yun did not comment on this.
After viewing the murals, he walked through the prayer corridor lined with small incense burners and kneeling mats, and entered the main hall. He looked at the five-meter-tall twin statues of gods enshrined there and couldn't help but gasp.
Because this was the first time he saw the twin statues in such a posture.
In the Twin Gods belief system, Ya and Shem, representing darkness and light, often appear as a pair. Paintings depicting Ya and Shem often depict them in entangled poses that appear more like flirtation than struggle. Even so, this statue of the Twin Gods in Kukuchia...
Shan sat on the throne facing the believers, wearing a lightning crown on his head, with his right arm around Ya's waist and his left arm around Ya's ankle.
Ya sat on Shan with her back to the believers, her clothes almost all piled up at her waist, revealing her slender and soft body lines. She leaned on Shan's strong arms, hooked her hands around Shan's neck, bent her left leg and pressed it against Shan's waist, and bent her right leg as well, with her ankle pinched by Shan. Her cheek was buried in Shan's shoulder, and she was obviously completely addicted to the happiness Shan brought her.
(A specialty of Kucukia?)
Xiao Yun thought speechlessly.
In this city of debauchery, even statues of gods that are supposed to be dignified can become...
…
After a simple worship, Xiao Yun left the main hall and walked down the stairs. He saw a large number of believers climbing the stairs to the main hall to worship. His goal was exactly what he wanted. In front of the high priest wearing a black robe and a red hemp rope around his waist knelt a blond man wearing a black cloak.
The high priest looked at Jinfahui with pity.
"...You should not feel ashamed of the violence and humiliation your body has endured, even if it briefly indulges in pleasure during the process. That is also a flaw and vulnerability that you must overcome as a virgin. As long as your heart remains chaste, your soul is chaste. If you feel ashamed of this and punish yourself with pain, you have committed a sin, a sin of hurting yourself, a sin of succumbing to evil..."
"The true sinners are the villains who used violence to force you. They obeyed evil, willingly let their souls be controlled by desire, and became spreaders of filth. But you defeated evil and maintained your true chastity..."
"Really? Do I really have nothing to be ashamed of? But my family—"
"They are ordinary people blinded by prejudice. As long as you persist in chastity and piety, you will..."
"Thanks."
Lai Linghui choked up as he thanked her. When he turned around, he saw Xiao Yun: "I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to bump into you... I was distracted at the time..."
"I never blamed you."
Xiao Yun said gently, walked towards the high priest, and fell.
"--ah!"
The high priest was shocked and left, personally taking Xiao Yun into the inner room.
…
"Sir, you actually came to Kukuchia?"
”
Xiao Yun pretended not to notice the surprise and questioning in the priest's eyes.
"I heard that the local doctors in Kukuchia refused to enter the Flower Street to provide care. The sick there will now have to seek treatment from unlicensed wandering doctors or take painkillers given to them by the Twin God priests."
"Well, this question of Kukuchia has been around for a long time."
The priest bowed his head and explained respectfully.
"The Kucukia people value chastity and courage and despise prostitutes and male prostitutes who use their bodies for money, believing them to be messengers of evil, spreading disease and disaster. But according to the teachings of the Twin Gods, physical filth does not equate to spiritual filth. Moreover, most of them are forced into brothel slavery for reasons related to the Twin Gods."
"So you go into Flower Street regularly to distribute medicine to them?"
“They will also pay pious tributes to the temple after they are freed.”
The priest took the initiative to pick up the golden hair that bumped into Xiao Yun.
"Her name is Eloya, the daughter of a minor noble in Zion City. A year after her marriage, she was dismembered by her family. Her family, because of their faith in the sea god, couldn't accept her daughter's life as a prostitute. They told her to either commit suicide or leave the family. She chose to be expelled."
"She's very strong."
"God teaches us that most suicides are not acts of bravery, but of cowardice and evasion."
The priest made a talismanic gesture and said, "Unfortunately, we are not real doctors and lack sufficient professional medical knowledge. We can only give the victims of the Red Street some medicine and pain relievers."
"You have done your best, may God's blessings be upon each and every one of them!
"May God's blessings befall every person equally as you wish!
The priest repeated it devoutly.
Xiao Yun couldn't help but say, "The statue in the main hall—"
"The statue is a donation from the current city lord."
"ah?"
An unexpected answer.
"Do you also feel that the image of God..."
Xiao Yun nodded solemnly: "Such vulgar things should not be displayed in the temple!"
"But we have no choice."
The priest said bitterly, "The current lord of Kukuchia, Tales, is a moody man. He threw his third mistress into the arena and killed her simply because she said something wrong while watching a match with him. Gladiators he bet on who lost would usually be forced to drink poisoned wine."
"Such cruelty...it's hard for you..."
Afterwards, Xiao Yun described to the priest the appearance of the prostitute who had given him the bracelet.
"…Her name is Lisa, and she has something in her belly."
(A tumor?)
"Wouldn't she be in great pain then?"
"She needs surgery, but we don't have the ability. We can only give her more pain-relieving powder each time."
"I never thought... that life would be so painful..."
There was a fire burning in Xiao Yun's heart.
He wanted to help Lisa and help Huajie, who was surrounded by prejudice and discrimination.
(I am not God, I cannot save everyone, but since I have encountered it, I cannot just ignore it.)
With this thought in mind, Xiao Yun walked into the clean room prepared for him by the priest.
(LA, are you there?)
[What is the main demand?]
Can I draw a card now?
[sure. ]
The Golden Crow spread its wings and looked at Xiao Yun politely.
[I can sense the strong desire deep in your heart. I hope this card draw will give you the results you want.]
After saying that, the time-stop state was officially activated.
[Please concentrate your thoughts, silently recite your beliefs and demands, and reach out——]
(I'm ready.)
With strong belief, Xiao Yun reached out to the book shining with golden light.
The Golden Crow flapped its golden wings, and square golden characters gushed out, condensing into golden light and rushing into Xiao Yun's palm!
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the SR card set: The Great Doctors—Bian Que, Hua Tuo, Zhang Zhongjing, and Li Shizhen!]
(A famous doctor? Bian Que, Hua Tuo, Zhang Zhongjing, Li Shizhen! This is exactly what I want right now!)
Xiao Yun was excited.
[This card draw is over. LA will now share the content and usage of the game.]
[The Chinese Medical Code is embodied not only in the medical skills of the doctors, but also in the doctor's oath of benevolence. When activating the Card, the host must practice medicine with integrity, devoting all their efforts to saving patients, not refusing treatment due to any grudges, and not using medical skills to solicit bribes, intimidate patients, or act in a selfish manner.]
[If one violates the oath while using the Zhuyi set of cards, the host's body and soul will suffer the pain of lightning.]
[The combination of the Zhuyi set of cards with the God of Agriculture Houji card will have unexpected effects. Please explore it on your own.]
[——Introduction complete, the timer has entered the countdown. Please use the card correctly and effectively after the main character's W attack ends!]
[…Three! Two! One!]
The golden light suddenly disappeared, and the time-stop state ended.
Looking at the Zhu Medical Set Card gradually melting into his palm, Xiao Yun felt a strong sense of responsibility in his heart.
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