Chapter 2851 - 2852: Disguised Infiltration

Chapter 2851: Chapter 2852: Disguised Infiltration

"Brother Liao, you’re too kind, given our relationship, that’s easy to say. But who is this?"

Jiang Jialu looked at the unusually quiet girl, full of amazement.

Liao Zhiji was secretly cursing in his heart, what kind of relationship? If I hadn’t brought the gift offering, I probably wouldn’t have been allowed inside.

But when he saw Jiang Jialu turn his gaze towards Xue An, and even seem quite interested, he was instantly scared into silence.

This Jiang Jialu is not a good character, so it’s not surprising if he does anything strange.

The key is that this girl is not an ordinary person!

If she’s exposed at the door, then we’re done.

Thinking of this, he immediately stepped forward to block Jiang Jialu’s view, then smiled and said, "It’s nothing, just a maid I’ve brought to offer to the Holy Maiden!"

"A maid for the Holy Maiden?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jialu’s demeanor dropped by half, though he remained somewhat skeptical.

Liao Zhiji is just a mid-level official, what qualifications does he have to offer a maid to the Holy Maiden at the top level?

However, these doubts were quickly dispelled by the red envelope that Liao Zhiji once again handed over.

"I see, you two wait here, I’ll go and report!"

With that, Jiang Jialu turned and left.

Once he had gone, Xue An looked up at the magnificent and grand cathedral, and said calmly.

"So this is the way of your Palace of Light?"

Liao Zhiji, who was initially nursing his heart over his two gift offerings, was taken aback, and then smiled awkwardly.

"Well, sort of! I’ve never seen anything get accomplished without a gift!"

Xue An remained silent, his eyes flashing with light, his thoughts unknown.

At this moment, Jiang Jialu returned.

"The Archbishop is available, you can go in!"

"Thank you, Leader Jiang, let’s have a drink sometime!"

"Haha, we’ll talk about it later!" Jiang Jialu laughed, his attention still fixed on the girl.

Liao Zhiji was terrified something else might happen, and quickly led Xue An into the church.

As they brushed past each other, Xue An suddenly turned and glanced at Jiang Jialu.

With his mind full of wild fantasies, Jiang Jialu suddenly experienced a flood of terrifying images in his mind, instantly eliminating all fantasies, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Once he calmed down, he noticed that Liao Zhiji and the girl were nowhere to be seen.

This left Jiang Jialu full of doubt.

What happened just now?

Why did I suddenly see so many terrifying images?

He didn’t know that these horrifying images would linger for a lifetime, making him impotent in front of any beautiful women.

Meanwhile, having given Jiang Jialu a small warning, Xue Anye followed Liao Zhiji into the church hall.

Only by stepping inside can one appreciate the opulence of the Palace of Light.

The grand hall was so vast that it seemed endless, filled with sparkling gold everywhere.

Even the floor beneath was shimmering with a captivating golden hue.

Upon entering, Liao Zhiji habitually bent down, not daring to lift his head.

Xue An copied the action, but kept his Divine Sense discreetly observing the church hall.

He could sense that some presence was secretly watching them.

Indeed.

At this moment, small lights sparkled throughout the hall, followed by the appearance of a figure on the central throne.

This figure was draped in a red church robe, looking rather small against the tall throne.

But Xue An’s expression grew stern, as his Divine Sense revealed that this seemingly frail figure exuded a terrifying presence.

Especially within the church, this aura seemed infinitely magnified.

Liao Zhiji could no longer withstand it, falling to his knees with a thud.

"Liao Zhiji, pays respect to the Archbishop!"

His voice trembled.

After a long silence, a dignified, aged voice came from the throne.

"Speak, why do you seek me?"

Scrambling forward, Liao Zhiji replied with an ingratiating tone, "Archbishop, this girl was acquired by chance during my mission outside, her nature is pure, and her talent remarkable. I heard that the Holy Maiden is always lacking a maid, so I dared to..."

Before he could finish, a roar interrupted him.

"Nonsense! The Holy Maiden’s status is beyond your concern for her maid! Get out!"

The Archbishop’s words were blunt.

Yet Liao Zhiji showed no anger, immediately responding, "Yes, yes, yes, subordinate understands his low status, but this girl’s talent is truly exceptional. I present her for you, Archbishop!"

"Oh? How so?" The Archbishop said coldly.

"The explanation is too complex, impossible to convey by words; the reasons lie within this orb of light, please, discern it, my lord!"

With that, Liao Zhiji respectfully raised an orb of light over his head.

A beam of light flashed, and the orb appeared in the Archbishop’s hand.

After a few moments, the Archbishop chuckled lightly.

"Not bad, not bad, you’ve shown exceptional foresight!"

Liao Zhiji painfully watched his eyelids twitch.

The orb contained all his life savings!

Only such a substantial offering could sway the greedy red-robed Archbishop Wu Qiming.

Helpless, he had to do so for the sake of his life.

Upon hearing Wu Qiming’s praise, Liao Zhiji wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and forced a smile.

"So, how about...?"

"Let her come forward, I’ll examine her closely!"

Liao Zhiji trembled, his face paling.

If in this moment she were exposed, he would not only lose his wealth but possibly his life.

Just then, Xue An relaxedly walked forward a few steps, then nonchalantly met the gaze of the red-robed Archbishop seated above.

Under the robe was a gaunt, elderly face, with eyes shining eerily.

Noticing Xue An’s gaze, the red-robed Archbishop Wu Qiming first paused, then smiled subtly.

"No need to mention talent, her composure alone surpasses the ordinary!"

Hearing this, Liao Zhiji finally relaxed his heart, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and forced a smile.

"So, about...?"

"The Holy Maiden’s status is exceedingly noble, selecting a maid for her is naturally a significant affair. I will see what I can do!"

Liao Zhiji was overjoyed, "Thank you, my lord!"

"Haha, no need for thanks, you also demonstrated concern for the Palace of Light, admirable loyalty!"

Perhaps due to receiving substantial gifts, Wu Qiming’s attitude improved, even offering rare words of praise to Liao Zhiji.

In the past, hearing such praise would have thrilled Liao Zhiji exceedingly.

Gaining approval from the red-robed Archbishop implied his impending prosperity.

But now, with his life in others’ hands, he lacked such feelings.

Wu Qiming then slowly stood and said to Xue An, "Follow me! The Holy Maiden has just finished her cultivation, I’ll lead you to her now!"