"Never mind. What happened in the past is over. Let's not talk about it. I've already warned Priest Zhao. And I hope you'll prioritize the overall situation. Don't let a momentary anger ruin the life temple's plans when you get to the Blackwood Prison." Guan Xiujin continued. His expression grew more serious, and there was even a hint of warning in his words.
Mu Hanyan finally realized that this old man was not here to comfort her, but to smooth things over.
I was originally worried that he would seek justice for me, or show mercy and not let me go to Blackwood Prison to "die", but now I know that I was overthinking it.
To put it bluntly, Guan Xiujin was simply worried that he might harbor resentment towards Zhao Xinghong and the others, and retaliate after arriving in the Blackwood Prison, thus ruining the Temple of Life's plans. He hadn't even considered seeking justice for him; he simply offered some sweet words of comfort before issuing a warning, forcing him to reconcile with Zhao Xinghong.
As for the difficulties she had suffered before, they naturally came to nothing.
After thinking about this, Mu Hanyan no longer had any good feelings towards Guan Xiujing.
Given her personality, she certainly wouldn't make peace with Zhao Xinghong's family just because of Guan Xiujing's words. In fact, even if she was willing to let this matter go, Zhao Xinghong might not be able to let it go either.
But for Liu Guang, she had to endure it temporarily. Besides, even if she turned hostile on the spot, what would happen? If she angered Guan Xiu Jin, he would simply cancel her place in the Black Wood Prison, which would not be worth the loss.
As for fighting, Mu Hanyan didn't even consider it. Firstly, Guan Xiujin was just trying to smooth things over; he had no deep hatred towards her, so it was unlikely he would fight. Secondly, even if they did fight, she wouldn't stand a chance of winning. This old man, as the chief priest of the Temple of Life, was definitely stronger than Zhao Xinghong. He had at least reached the peak of the tenth-order Divine Heart Priest, and might even have reached the realm of Divine Soul Priest. She didn't want to invite trouble.
"I understand, Master Priest." Mu Hanyan suppressed her anger and disgust and said to Guan Xiujing.
"I'm glad you understand. When you return safely from the Black Wood Prison, I will naturally give you more support. With your strength, it's time for you to come to the Temple of Life to practice. Even if you don't want to give up the position of the chief priest of the Flower Rain Temple, it's okay. Given the status of the Flower Rain Temple, as the chief priest, it's natural for you to enjoy some privileges." Guan Xiu Jin put on the airs of a superior chief priest and said to Mu Hanyan.
"Then I would like to thank you first, sir." Mu Hanyan said with a bow.
In her heart, she secretly sneered. What did this mean? To appease or to win over? Seeing through Guan Xiujin's character, she no longer had any good feelings towards him. However, for the sake of Gao Weihu's spirit-gathering and magic-breaking spell, she would not refuse Guan Xiujin's enticement.
To put it bluntly, it was all about strength. Guan Xiujin knew full well how despicable Zhao Xinghong's actions were, and that he had been wronged, so why didn't he seek justice for himself? Instead, he played the game of peacemaker and used both soft and hard tactics to force him to compromise. It was all because of Zhao Xinghong's personal strength and the influence of the Zhao family.
If he were as strong as Zhao Xinghong, or even stronger than him, he would probably have a completely different attitude.
Miss Mu certainly would not feel sorry for herself because of this. Instead, her indomitable spirit was aroused once again. She took big steps and walked towards the transmission channel.
Gao Weihu and Su Baoer followed closely behind. Guan Xiujing and Mu Hanyan had just communicated using telepathy. They didn't know what the two were talking about, but from their expressions, they could guess a little. They were all indignant for Mu Hanyan, but given her status, they didn't dare to accuse her of anything.
With a flash of their figures, several people disappeared from sight.
"Sir, why be so polite to her? Wouldn't it be enough to just order her not to go against Lord Zhao again?" A middle-aged priest behind Guan Xiujin said in confusion.
Although Mu Hanyan behaved neither arrogantly nor servilely in front of Guan Xiujing, in the eyes of Guan Xiujing's personal bodyguard, she was obviously not respectful enough and was very dissatisfied with her.
"At such an age, with such strength and talent, what's even more rare is that she has such courage. She doesn't show any sign of being inferior in front of me. This Mu Hanyan should not be underestimated." Guan Xiujin said with emotion.
"Oh." The middle-aged man looked at Guan Xiujing in surprise. In his impression, this seemed to be the first time that the chief priest praised a young man so highly.
"Has Qingyun come back?" Guan Xiu Jin suddenly asked.
The Qingyun he was referring to was none other than his only beloved son, Guan Qingyun, who was now twenty-one years old. Having had a son in his old age, Guan Xiujin doted on Guan Qingyun, sending him to Lesser God Heaven for training and cultivation a few years ago.
Xiaoshentian is the number one holy place for cultivation in the Continent of Gods. In order to allow Guan Qingyun to practice here for a long time, Guan Xiujin didn't know how many connections he had made and how many favors he had given. Guan Qingyun did not disappoint him. At such a young age, he had already achieved the cultivation level of a fourth-level Divine Heart Priest. In the entire Temple of Life, he could be regarded as a leader of the younger generation.
It was about time for him to finish his training in Lesser God Heaven. Guan Xiu Jin had wanted him to join him in the hunting trials in the Black Wood Prison, so that he could make a splash and establish his reputation, but he had not returned yet.
"Not yet. I heard that the young master occasionally has some insights and it is very likely that he will break through the bottleneck in one fell swoop and be promoted to a fifth-level Divine Heart Priest." The guard replied.
"Then don't be anxious. Don't rush him. Wait until he breaks through." Guan Xiu Jin said with a happy expression.
Being promoted to a fifth-rank Divine Heart Priest was far more important than any hunting trial. As long as one had the strength, fame could rise at any time, but if one missed the opportunity, advancement would be difficult.
"Wait until he comes back, and let him meet Mu Hanyan, and you can also help to match them up." Guan Xiujin instructed.
"Yes, sir." The guard suddenly realized that Guan Xiujing was giving Mu Hanyan such face because he had this in mind.
If you think about it carefully, although Mu Hanyan doesn't have a decent background and is said to be just a descendant of a commoner family, she is very beautiful, and her strength and talent are indeed good. She is a good match for the young master, so it is no wonder that the chief priest would have such thoughts.
As for Guan Xiujin's matchmaking, he actually didn't take it seriously at all. With his young master's status, position and strength, his future prospects were limitless. If Mu Hanyan could be favored by him, it would be a blessing earned in several lifetimes. He would probably be so happy that she would be at a loss as to what to do. Why would she need his matchmaking?
Just as he was daydreaming, Mu Hanyan was already in the transmission channel.
Fortunately, Mu Hanyan didn’t know what they were planning, otherwise it would be even more disgusting.
The familiar power of the laws of the Holy Court Continent enveloped them again, intertwining with the power of the laws of the Continent of Gods. However, there was no violent collision. Instead, they checked and balanced each other, presenting a strange color like the aurora, and everything in front of them became illusory.
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