Looking at the two people's gradually disappearing backs, Guan Xiu Jin was frustrated and loosened his grip on the hilt of the sword.
"Master Guan, if there is nothing else, we will leave first." Mu Hanyan also walked towards the door.
Jiang Ruchu and others also knew that at this point there was no reason to attack Mu Hanyan, so they could only give way.
"Master Mu, it's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. I was not careful for a moment and was deceived by the villain. I didn't mean to make things difficult for you. I hope Master Mu can forgive me." Guan Xiu Jin's expression suddenly changed and he laughed.
It is impossible to attack Mu Hanyan today, but the whereabouts of those five-colored soul beads will sooner or later fall on Mu Hanyan. If the relationship is completely broken off, Mu Hanyan will return to the Huayu Temple in anger, and it will be difficult to find another opportunity.
It is probably because he has spent too much time smiling and pretending to be a grandson with Yang Wensheng and Qiu Yongcheng recently, so his facial expressions have become smooth and natural and extremely skilled.
"It's okay. Chief Priest Guan is also dedicated to the public good. I understand. If something like this had happened in my Huayu Temple, I would have been unable to eat or sleep well. Chief Priest Guan is already quite old and restless. It's understandable that he was confused for a moment and deceived." Mu Hanyan said sympathetically, looking at Guan Xiujin as if she were looking at a patient with Alzheimer's disease.
"Uh..." Guan Xiu Jin's face darkened. What does this mean? Is he saying that I'm getting senile?
Guan Xiu Jin subconsciously wanted to get angry, but when he thought about the fact that he was just putting on a smile because he didn't want to fall out with Mu Hanyan, he suppressed his anger.
"By the way, Chief Priest Guan, this man, as a priest, actually ignored the law and framed the chief priest of a hall. You can deal with him as you wish. I will not interfere. But I want to remind Chief Priest Guan that the matter of the batch of five-colored soul beads has not been spread out. If it gets out, it will be even more difficult for you to be the chief priest." Mu Hanyan glanced at Ou Mingzhi again, and said something that sounded more like a threat than a reminder, and left with Gao Weihu.
"Master Priest, what I said is the truth, it is absolutely true. Those colorful soul beads must be with her. As long as..." As soon as Mu Hanyan left, Ou Mingzhi hurriedly said to Guan Xiujing.
"Shut up." Guan Xiu Jin interrupted Ou Mingzhi directly.
Of course he knew that what Ou Mingzhi said was the truth, but even Zhao Xinghu and his nephew had testified for Mu Hanyan, so what else could he do to Mu Hanyan?
"Take him to the Sky Prison first and await your punishment." Guan Xiujin then pointed at Ou Mingzhi and gave the order.
From what Mu Hanyan said just now, it was clear that she wanted him to give an explanation. If Ou Mingzhi was not severely punished, the matter of the five-colored soul beads would soon spread throughout the entire Temple of Life, and he would have no choice but to apologize to Ou Mingzhi.
"Sir, please spare me, sir, please spare me." Ou Mingzhi was so frightened that he knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, crying and howling.
The priest following behind Guan Xiujing slapped him on the head. Ou Mingzhi's neck twisted and he fainted. The hall became quiet again.
"Sir, do you want to..." The trusted priest didn't finish his words, but the murderous intent in his eyes was clear. He was just the son of a lower-level temple chief priest. If something happened in the temple, no one would support him.
"Lock him up for a while, give Mu Hanyan an explanation, then teach him a lesson and let him go. And make sure he keeps his mouth shut and understands what he can and can't say." Guan Xiujin could clearly see the murderous intent in his eyes, but he still shook his head. These were turbulent times, and he didn't want to cause any more trouble over such an insignificant person.
"Yes, I understand." The priest dragged Ou Mingzhi out of the hall like a dead dog.
"I didn't expect that Zhao Xinghu and his nephew would confuse right and wrong and even help Mu Hanyan to cover up her lies. Zhao Xinghong is their elder brother and father. How could they help the evildoer like this!" A priest said indignantly.
Jiang Ruchu and the others remained silent. They could understand the thoughts of Zhao Xinghu and his nephew to some extent. If they were in his place, they would probably make the same choice.
"Master Priest, what should we do?" Jiang Ruchu asked with a worried look on his face.
"Let's think of another way. No matter what, we can finally confirm that Zhao Xinghong's storage bracelet has indeed fallen into Mu Hanyan's hands." Guan Xiu Jin said.
"But what can we do even if we know it? With Zhao Xinghu and his nephew covering for her, we still have no reason to do anything to her." Jiang Ruchu said with a wry smile.
The other priests also looked helpless. Mu Hanyan was already incredibly powerful, and they couldn't find a reason to attack her, leaving them completely helpless. Guan Xiujin talked about finding a solution, but it took months to figure it out. If he kept thinking like that, he might as well lose his chance.
"I have an idea." At this moment, Gao Weilong's voice rang out.
"Oh, please speak, Mr. Gao." Guan Xiujing said with a cheer.
In the past, when Gao Pengcheng was around, they would not take Gao Weilong, a junior, seriously. But now Gao Pengcheng has gone to Qingning Temple, and Gao Weilong showed a strength in the battle with Mu Hanyan that even shocked them. In addition, he and Mu Hanyan have the deepest grudge and he wants to deal with Mu Hanyan the most, so no one treats him as a junior anymore. Instead, they really want to hear what he has to say.
"If we can't do it openly, can't we do it secretly? As long as the batch of five-colored soul beads really fall into her hands, there will always be a way to make her speak." Gao Weilong said coldly.
"If it were in the past, there might still be a chance, but after what happened today, Mu Hanyan will definitely be more cautious. How could there be a chance for us to take action?" An Xiu Jin shook his head and said.
Originally, Mu Hanyan had been at peace for the past two months, and she might have let her guard down, giving them a chance to strike. But after what happened today, Mu Hanyan wasn't a fool; there was no way she'd let them take advantage. This was the Temple of Life, after all, with so many people around. If she hadn't been even slightly cautious, they'd be helpless.
"If she stayed in the Temple of Life all the time, of course she would have no chance, but if she left the Temple of Life, she would have more opportunities," said Gao Weilong.
"You mean, let her go out to carry out the mission, and then wait for an opportunity to take action?" Guan Xiu Jin understood what he meant.
The Temple of Life has so many priests, and they are not kept for nothing. They often issue tasks, such as collecting medicinal herbs and meteorite gold, hunting for relics and soul beads in the depths of the wilderness, or searching for magical weapons and ancient martial arts in ancient ruins. The rewards they receive are far higher than their daily allowance, and many priests enjoy doing this.
If Mu Hanyan could be lured into the trap, there would be no shortage of opportunities to strike.
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