Chapter 1708: Could This Be Fate
Chapter 1708: Chapter 1708: Could This Be Fate
"I... I... I thought this was just baseless rumors from the Mu Family, didn’t dare disturb Your Excellency without being sure." Chu Yanghe was already ill-tempered, and seeing him enraged made Kang Qingyuan’s heart tremble, he didn’t dare admit his ignorance and explained nervously.
"You thought, you thought? Who do you think you are? Such a major issue, and you dare to conceal it from me? Do you not even regard me, the Master Priest, as worthy of your respect!" Hearing such an explanation only fueled Chu Yanghe’s anger further.
"And you two, why did you also conceal it!" After berating Kang Qingyuan, Chu Yanghe turned his fury on Wen Rongsong and Liang Gubai.
If he had heard earlier that Mu Hanyan was an Innate Divine Priest, even if he didn’t fully believe it, he wouldn’t have been so fixated on the idea that Mu Hanyan was hiding a Magic Artifact, and things wouldn’t have blown up to this extent.
Not only was his Array broken by Mu Hanyan in front of all his subordinates, but he was also left humiliated and disgraced as the Master Priest!
"We didn’t know either, Mr. Kang didn’t mention it to us." Wen Rongsong and Liang Gubai cast a resentful glance at Kang Qingyuan.
They assumed there was a Magic Artifact hidden on Mu Hanyan to fool people, all due to Kang Qingyuan’s misdirection. Because Kang Qingyuan didn’t reveal the truth, not only did they lose face, but they also caused the Master Priest to lose face.
The more they thought about it, the angrier they became, their hearts filled with resentment towards Kang Qingyuan.
"Fine, fine, you’re very good!" Chu Yanghe looked at Kang Qingyuan, though he repeatedly said "good," his gaze became icy cold.
Kang Qingyuan, terrified, couldn’t even utter a word.
"Lord Mu, it’s truly a blessing that the Mu Family has such a talented descendant. There were some misunderstandings today, and I was a bit rash myself. I hope Lord Mu can forgive me." Chu Yanghe turned away from Kang Qingyuan and spoke to Ye Yi’an with a smile.
"There’s no need to blame yourself, Mr. Chu, it’s not your fault. If Mr. Kang had revealed the truth earlier, these misunderstandings would not have occurred." Ye Yi’an said calmly, continuing to throw jabs at Kang Qingyuan.
This old man really holds grudges, luckily, we’re on the same side, or offending him might be worse than offending the Kang Family. Mu Hanyan glanced at Ye Yi’an, thinking to herself.
"Right, this assessment can be considered passed then. From now on, Miss Mu is a Priest at my Feng City Temple." Chu Yanghe continued, his eyes showing a trace of inexplicable excitement.
A millennia-chance of an Innate Divine Priest appeared in his Feng City Temple, an immense honor for a Master Priest like him. The future prospects of an Innate Divine Priest are limitless; to his knowledge, several Lords Divine were Innate Divine Priests. If this descendant of the Mu Family could achieve similar accomplishments, Chu Yanghe’s name would definitely be recorded in history books, a supreme honor others would envy.
"Actually, perhaps the assessment isn’t quite passed. Shouldn’t we see what Han Yan herself wants?" Ye Yi’an suddenly hesitated.
If it were before, he would have been eager for Mu Hanyan to become a priest as soon as possible. But now, with Chu Yanghe and the other Priests embarrassed by Mu Hanyan in front of so many people, this feud isn’t small.
If Mu Hanyan were truly a member of the Mu Family, it wouldn’t matter, but she is a Saint, and her true identity must never be revealed. If people covet her, it would spell trouble.
Thinking of this, he felt that it was inappropriate for Mu Hanyan to stay at Feng City Temple.
"Right, I heard the Huayu Temple is accepting assessments, I might as well try there." Mu Hanyan thought of this as well and said without hesitation.
Sikong Qinglan had previously defended her several times and seemed to be recruiting her. Since she only wanted the temple’s Cultivation methods, going anywhere would be the same, so she chose Huayu Temple.
"Miss Mu, you... you really want to come to our Huayu Temple?" Sikong Qinglan, excited, blushed a little and stammered.
He had previously suggested Mu Hanyan go to Huayu Temple just to prevent her from being sabotaged by Wen Rongsong and others. When Chu Yanghe invited her, he gave up the idea, but he didn’t expect Mu Hanyan to bring it up herself.
"Why, is it not allowed?" Mu Hanyan saw Sikong Qinglan’s shy demeanor and couldn’t help but laugh to herself, teasing him.
"Yes, of course, it is allowed. You’re an Innate Divine Priest; I couldn’t ask for more than to have you join Huayu Temple." Sikong Qinglan immediately replied.
Seeing the miracles surrounding Mu Hanyan, he firmly believed that she was the person he knew her to be. Her willingness to join the Huayu Temple must be destiny! Sikong Qinglan grew more excited, blushing brightly.
"Sikong Qinglan, this is supposed to be the assessment for the Feng City Temple Priest." Chu Yanghe said with a darkened face.
"But the Array is broken, hasn’t she yet to pass the assessment? Besides, joining which temple is her choice, I can’t decide for her." Excited, Sikong Qinglan wasn’t as intimidated by Chu Yanghe and responded confrontationally.
"Sikong Qinglan, don’t forget about the favor you owe me." Chu Yanghe said in a low voice.
"Yes, yes, we’ll talk about that later. Lord Mu, Miss Mu, let’s head off now." Sikong Qinglan couldn’t concentrate on anything else, eagerly speaking to Mu Hanyan and the others.
"Mr. Chu, farewell." Seeing Mu Hanyan’s resolve, Ye Yi’an didn’t say more, nodded bowing slightly and led Mu Hanyan and others out without looking back.
Behind them, Chu Yanghe clenched his fists, his face as dark as the bottom of a pot.
"Master Priest, there’s no need to retain someone so ungrateful. Even if she’s somewhat talented, she came from a lowly background; her achievements may not be that significant." Kang Qingyuan cautiously stepped forward to say.
"You still dare to speak! If it weren’t for you, how could Feng City Temple miss out on such talent? Do you even know what you’ve done!" Kang Qingyuan’s words only added to Chu Yanghe’s fury, he kicked him away and pounced to unleash a storm of punches and kicks.
"As a Prayer Priest, you don’t know what’s important. Concealing such a major event as an Innate Divine Priest, do you even regard the temple and me, the Master Priest, at all?" Continuing to strike, Chu Yanghe cursed angrily.
Such a great chance to be eternally remembered was ruined by Kang Qingyuan. Without venting this anger, Chu Yanghe felt he might truly suffer from it.
As a result, amidst the solemn and dignified temple, the wails of Kang Qingyuan echoed like ghostly howls.
Meanwhile, a sly fox-like grin crept over Ye Yi’an’s face.