Upon arriving inside the temple, the enormous stone statue had already fallen to the side, leaving only a square base.
The mysterious man controlled the wire worms and slowly placed Xiao He on the base of the statue, but did not remove the "bindings" on him.
Xiao He was entangled by these wriggling wires, assuming a stance exactly like that of a stone statue.
He clenched his fists in a prayer-like gesture, bowed his head slightly, as if looking down upon all living beings with pity.
The man's eyes grew increasingly agitated, and he couldn't help but prostrate himself on the ground, humming an ancient tune as if chanting a sutra.
Xiao He took the opportunity to look around, but did not find anyone.
The temple was not empty; on the contrary, it appeared very crowded due to its clutter. However, due to its age and the dust covering it, many things no longer looked the same as they did back then.
As the effects of the medicine gradually wore off, Xiao He frowned slightly and looked down at his right shoulder.
The spearhead remained stuck in its original spot, and blood flowed down the clothes to the hem of the skirt, finally dripping onto the old statue base at the feet.
This temple is merely a temple built by the ancients, not a true "temple of the living god".
It's more like a product stubbornly concocted by those ordinary believers.
“If this man is from the Temple of Life, he should know that the Temple of Life has no physical structure…”
"It is a belief that exists only in the spirit..."
"It's something only those who have cultivated the elemental power to its ultimate level can see..."
Xiao He had memories of the true God in his consciousness, so he naturally knew what the so-called "Temple of the God of Life" among the priests was.
However, if Su Mei's description of the "Temple of Life" that day was true, it would only prove that someone was using the name of the "Temple of Life" to gather power, and that it had been established for quite some time.
Whether it's a false resurrection cult or a fake temple of life, they are all means for some people with ulterior motives to achieve their personal goals.
After all, in this vast world, how can one accomplish anything revolutionary without a united force to help them?
Based on our understanding of various cult organizations in the world, their purpose is nothing more than "creating a god".
They guide some ignorant believers to have unwavering faith in the "god" they worship, thereby increasing the influence of those behind the scenes.
If done to its fullest potential, it could even lead to the "unification of the entire world".
Because spiritual beliefs can transcend national borders, continents, and races, connecting the past and present...
This is true "rule".
Emperors, kings, and committees are nothing more than second-rate rulers who are constantly worried about being overthrown.
If I've taken control of your mind, why would I fear your body might rebel?
Xiao He had long seen through the world of "gods," which explains why the Ten Elemental Gods never showed their true faces.
Only the unknown can leave room for infinite imagination.
However, the mysterious male believer's "imagination space" was already limited the moment he saw "Xiao He," which is why he behaved in this series of abnormal ways.
In short, it's about feeling like you've touched upon faith, leading to mental breakdown due to excessive fanaticism.
Xiao He just didn't know why he was the only one who firmly believed that "Xiao He" was the goddess of life.
He wasn't the only one who saw Xiaohe's true face that day; even the knowledgeable old dean witnessed it firsthand.
Even so, the common people did not feel anything, and the old dean only guessed that Xiao He and Gu Libo had a connection similar to "past life" because Xiao He's appearance was very similar to Gu Libo, rather than directly nailing the label of "God of Life" to Xiao He's forehead.
“He must know something…” Xiao He looked at the mysterious man who was still crawling.
Judging from this man's mental state, we would have to carefully consider and organize our words before we could get him to give a coherent explanation.
"What's your name?" Xiao He asked.
“Andrei Zhdanov.” The man looked up.
“Andrei?” Xiao He repeated.
"I am here."
"..." Xiao He was speechless.
As if he had finally finished praying, Andrei slowly stood up, put his hands together, and bowed to the "idol".
"Lord of Life, you may stay here in peace from now on..."
"Stay here?" Xiao He asked, puzzled.
"You don't need to do anything, I, Andrei, will do everything for you..."
"Wait, I didn't ask you to do any mission!"
“I understand… Don’t worry, I will continue to preach for you without ceasing…”
"Missionary work? How do you do that?"
“I will tell them that you are here. I will make them… come and worship you devoutly…”
Xiao He silently looked into his eyes and it wasn't hard to understand that his so-called "let them come" was probably equivalent to kidnapping, and not just any kind of kidnapping, but one that didn't distinguish between life and death or completeness.
"Could you loosen these things first?" Xiao He asked tentatively.
He was already heavily restrained, with "hornworms" and "Nokia handcuffs," and when he was placed on this square "chopping board," he looked like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
Andrei visibly stiffened, as if realizing that once he left, these things would no longer be able to "support" Xiao He, and he was in a dilemma.
"I'll stand here and wait for you, don't worry," Xiao He coaxed.
After a long while, Andrei nodded silently.
However, before Xiao He could even breathe a sigh of relief, he saw him take out a cylindrical object and insert it into the middle and rear of the statue's base, which was behind him.
Xiao He was immediately stunned: Did this mean he was going to nail me to the pillar of shame?
[Xiao He: He's a fucking lunatic!]
[Wang Xuefeng: Don't move!]
"Whoosh—"
An inconspicuous silver needle flashed past from a corner.
Just as Andrei reached out, intending to pierce the spearhead through Xiao He's shoulder and nail it into the pillar, his hand suddenly stopped in mid-air, and a bright red spot appeared at his temple.
A moment later, his body began to stiffen and fall backward.
"Bang……"
Xiao He felt his body relax, and the horsehair worms gradually turned into particles and disappeared.
Andrei lay motionless on the ground, his eyes slowly turning to Xiao He's side and behind him: "You... you actually..."
Upon seeing the newcomer, Xiao He was slightly surprised.
Xiao Ai emerged from the corner with a gloomy expression, went straight to Andrei's side, and glared at him with eyes full of hatred.
“Andrei…” Xiao Ai’s earring was as dark as her eyes.
“You foolish woman! How dare you… offend the true god of life…!” Andrei’s voice grew increasingly hoarse.
"I have absolutely no interest in the words of a madman like you. I am here on the orders of the Temple of Life to arrest you and take you back as a sacrifice to atone for your sins!"
After saying that, Xiao Ai took out a strange rope and tied the man on the ground tightly.
"Ahem." Xiao He looked troubled, and after a while, he tried asking again, "Excuse me, could you... help me unlock these handcuffs?"
Unexpectedly, she slowly turned her head around, her eyes devoid of any emotion.
“You are also a suspect and must come with me to the Temple of Life.”
Xiao He: "...??"
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