The recruitment of priests is also proceeding in an orderly manner. According to Mu Hanyan, more than one hundred sons from various families have become priests of the temple, and another nearly one thousand people have also become temple guards. Their character will be evaluated one by one before they are assessed as priests.
Just as Mu Hanyan had predicted, for these people who had suffered so much from displacement, having a family member become a priest was a great honor. Others who became temple guards, and as long as their character was good, they would eventually become priests, which was a gift from God, so why would they complain? As for those who temporarily served as guards, they were naturally loyal to their duties, fearing that even the slightest mistake would lead to their being stripped of their priesthood and bring shame to their family.
It is for this reason that, although the population of Huayu increased by tens of thousands in a short period of time, they all lived in harmony with each other without any disputes. Even the most unruly people behaved well and kept their tails between their legs. There was no family feud or even bloody conflict as Mu Hanyan had worried about earlier.
Throughout Huayu City, no one picked up lost items on the streets and no one locked their doors at night. The city was peaceful, harmonious, and prosperous. As the guardian of Huayu City, High Priest Mu's reputation was unprecedentedly high.
A few days later, the Gu and Tang Gu families also rushed to Huayu City with their entire families, and soon after they arrived, an uninvited guest also arrived.
On this day, Mu Hanyan was discussing the establishment of the Huayu Chamber of Commerce with Zhu Yulan when a haughty snort was heard from outside the temple: "With your status, you are not qualified to know my origins. Let your chief priest come out to see me."
Mu Hanyan frowned. After the fierce battles in the Tianyang City God Sacrifice Ceremony, she had already become famous. Even the chief priests of the other twelve temples did not dare to show off in her Huayu Temple. Who was this person who was so arrogant!
Soon, Mu Hanyan saw the person coming.
The man had gray hair on his temples and looked to be in his sixties or seventies. He had a thin, pointed face, which gave him a sinister air. Most strikingly, he wore a green sacrificial robe with three red cloud patterns embroidered on the corners and cuffs.
A third-rank Divine Heart Priest! Could it be that with such a loud tone, Mu Hanyan had guessed the other party's origins?
The Twelve Temples under the Temple of Life obviously do not have priests of this level. Obviously, this person is from the Temple of Life.
Mu Hanyan was a little confused. Why did the people from the Temple of Life come to the Temple of Flower Rain? Could it be that her previous performance had attracted their attention? This was not good.
"Master Priest!" Seeing Mu Hanyan, several temple guards hurriedly bowed and saluted.
"Are you Mu Hanyan?" The Divine Heart Priest raised his neck, glanced at Mu Hanyan with a squint, and asked arrogantly.
"That's right. May I know your name, sir, and what can you do for me?" Although she didn't like the other party's arrogance, Mu Hanyan was no longer the playboy she used to be. She didn't get angry, but just asked calmly.
Not being angry is one thing, but it doesn't mean that she will bow down to him because of his background. He is just a third-level Divine Heart Priest, far inferior to her.
"Mu Hanyan, how dare you be so disrespectful to the high priest?" The man was obviously used to being complimented. He did not see any flattery on Mu Hanyan's face. He was immediately displeased and spoke in a stern voice.
Like the Holy Court Continent, the Continent of Gods also has a strict hierarchy and order of respect and inferiority. To the Twelve Temples under the Temple of Life, the Temple of Life is the main temple, and the priests from the Temple of Life naturally regard themselves as superiors.
"I don't know how you knew that I was disrespectful to you? How come I didn't notice it myself? I am a very busy chief priest. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first." Mu Hanyan felt disgusted with the old man's conceited look and was too lazy to talk nonsense with him.
Previously, she was worried that someone from the Temple of Life would find out and send someone to investigate her background. However, seeing the old man's arrogant look, Mu Hanyan was completely relieved. This kind of person, no matter his cultivation or scheming, was not worth worrying about.
"Come here, take this gentleman to the guest room to rest, treat him well, and don't neglect him." Mu Hanyan instructed the guards again. Although they were disgusted, they still had to follow the proper etiquette.
Although Mu Hanyan spoke politely, it was clear that she didn't take the other person seriously. She simply threw him aside and prepared to leave him alone, almost sending him away. The old man was not stupid. How could he not understand the meaning behind Mu Hanyan's words? He was embarrassed and annoyed, and his face flushed red.
"How dare you, Mu Hanyan, treat the high priest like this!" the old man roared angrily.
"Sir, please calm down. Sir, please calm down." At this moment, another old man in a sacrificial robe came running over. While persuading the old man, he secretly winked at Mu Hanyan. It was Zhuge Qiu, whom she had met once.
"Lord Zhuge." Mu Hanyan nodded and asked.
Although Zhuge Qiu is a bit arrogant, he still knows his limits when it comes to major issues, so Mu Hanyan has a good impression of him.
"Master Chief Priest, this is the Priest of Punishment of the Temple of Life, Master Zhao Xinghu." Zhuge Qiu first introduced the old man's origins to Mu Hanyan, looking somewhat respectful.
Zhao Xinghu? Mu Hanyan felt that the name sounded familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had heard it before.
"It's Lord Zhao. I'm sorry." Seeing that Zhuge Qiu was very respectful to Zhao Xinghu and kept winking at her, Mu Hanyan felt embarrassed to offend him and politely bowed to Zhao Xinghu.
"Hmph." Zhao Xinghu was obviously very dissatisfied with Mu Hanyan, and responded with a cold snort.
"By the way, Lord Zhuge, why are you here?" Mu Hanyan pretended not to see him and asked Zhuge Qiu.
"Chief Priest Mu, let's go in and talk first." Zhuge Qiu said.
"Okay, my lords, please come in." Mu Hanyan invited the two into the reception room in the hall and asked someone to serve them fragrant tea.
"Chief Priest Mu, the reason I came to the Huayu Temple this time is actually because of Xiang Qiuzhan." After taking a few sips of tea and seeing that Mu Hanyan was quite polite, Zhao Xinghu took the initiative to speak.
"Oh, please speak, Lord Zhao." Mu Hanyan said lightly.
"Xiang Qiuzhan was a wanted criminal by all the major temples. It is said that he died at your hands. This is a blessing for our temple and for all the people.
"The High Priest, upon hearing Lord Zhuge's report, intended to report it to the Lord Divine Master to commend you for your merit, but the Temple of Life is divided. Many wonder how it is possible for you to kill such a powerful being with your strength. Although Lord Zhuge has sworn to testify for you, they still have doubts about the identity of the man who died at your hands. Therefore, the High Priest has sent me to Huayu City to investigate this matter," Zhao Xinghu said pretentiously.
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