Chapter 581: Do Not Blaspheme the Sacred

Chapter 581: Do Not Blaspheme the Sacred

The snow fell continuously for seven days before it finally ceased.

On the main streets of the Holy City, the ground was covered with scattered jade-like snow.

Outside the Sacred Temple, the three hundred white jade steps were completely free of snow, like a ladder to the heavens. At the top of this ladder stood a white jade palace, pure and flawless under the sun's rays. Only the towering ten-armed statue, made of glass and mercury, shone brilliantly under the sun, refracting countless dazzling beams of light, as if a divine miracle had appeared.

Countless people stood at the foot of the white jade steps, gazing up at the divine spectacle, their hands clasped together in devout prayer. Some even knelt in the snow, silently worshiping.

Those who had not been summoned were not allowed to ascend the white jade steps and could only remain outside the temple.

Su Youyue, as one of the tribute suppliers this time, had the rare opportunity to enter the Sacred Temple and meet the Priest. Concerned about the antidote for the sacred poison, she would not miss this chance.

"Miss," Qingluo, who was also visiting the legendary Sacred Temple for the first time, felt nervous, but not in the way she had imagined. Knowing that Su Youyue was at odds with the Sacred Church, she felt no reverence at all.

She held Su Youyue's hand, fearing that there might be residual snow on the white jade steps that could cause her to slip.

Other tribute suppliers had also been invited, most of whom were nobles. Dressed in splendid and immaculate attire, they wore expressions of pride, as being invited was indeed an honor for them.

The Divine Envoys who greeted them were a group of handsome young men, dressed in Sacred Church attire, each exuding an ethereal aura. As soon as they descended, many of the ordinary people who had come to pray became extremely excited, raising their voices to voice their wishes, as if they were already in the presence of the Sacred One.

"Divine Envoy, please bless my son with good health..."

"Your Excellency, grant me smooth business and a prosperous year ahead..."

The Divine Envoys did not even glance at these people, instead focusing on the invited guests. After confirming their identities, they spoke indifferently, "Please follow me."

With that, they began to lead the way.

The surrounding people watched as these individuals were led into the Sacred Temple, filled with admiration and envy. They knew that these people had been chosen by the Sacred Church to provide tributes, so they felt only admiration and reverence, with no resentment.

After all, in their eyes, being able to provide tributes to the Sacred Church was also a way to show respect to the Sacred.

Just as Su Youyue was about to take a step forward, a figure suddenly emerged from the crowd and rushed towards her.

"Shen Nan, you poisonous woman, die!"

Qingluo quickly moved to shield Su Youyue, but Zhe Ying had already stepped forward and subdued the attacker swiftly.

It was a young woman, pale and haggard, but her eyes were filled with venomous hatred as she glared at Su Youyue with intense hatred. Even though her arms were twisted behind her back, causing her great pain, she still struggled to break free and lunge at Su Youyue.

The hatred in her eyes was as if Su Youyue had taken her child.

"Who dares to cause trouble outside the Sacred Temple!" The leading Divine Envoy's face was filled with anger.

The surrounding people, seeing the Divine Envoy's anger, immediately turned their furious gazes towards the sudden madwoman.

"Who is this person, daring to cause a scene at the Sacred Temple? If she disturbs the Sacred, and the Sacred becomes angry and punishes us, what will become of us!"

"That's right, this person dares to disrespect the Sacred. She must be taught a lesson!"

As they spoke, another group of people hurried over and immediately knelt before the Divine Envoys.

"Divine Envoy, please forgive a mother who has recently lost her child. She is consumed by hatred for her enemy and acted impulsively..."

Upon hearing this, the hostility among the surrounding people lessened somewhat.

"So it's a mother who has just lost her child. How pitiful, and with the New Year approaching, how will she cope?"

The He family didn't wait for the divine envoys to ask questions and continued, "Divine Envoy, our He family has few descendants. My wife and I have been married for years without having any children. It was only after we finally got the chance to pray at the Sacred Temple that we got some good news. For the past six months, our whole family has been taking extra care, and the child was always fine. Who would have thought... who would have thought that just wearing a piece of clothing once would cause the loss of the child..."

As the man spoke, tears streamed down his face, filled with unbearable pain.

With eyes red from anger, he glared at Su Youyue and pointed at her, "My wife wore a dress made from the Zhiyue brocade from Madam Bai's Fabric Store, which caused her to miscarry. If it weren't for the healers finding out that the dye in the Zhiyue brocade could lead to infertility and miscarriage, and that wearing it could affect the health of those who are physically weak, our family would still be in the dark, thinking we had not taken good care of her. For her own selfish gain, she ignored the safety of others; her heart truly deserves death!"

"Such flawed items don't deserve to be offerings to the Sacred Church! They are utterly unworthy for the divine envoys to use!"

As he finished speaking, the crowd erupted in chaos.

Whether it's about having children or staying healthy, these are the most important things in life and can't be taken lightly.

Hearing about a poisonous substance that could affect these two major things, the common folk naturally panicked.

"I know the He family, what they say is true. Master He is an honest businessman, his family is well-off, and Madam He has always been kind and generous, often helping others. If it weren't for such an incident, how could they have become like this?"

"Is the Zhiyue brocade really toxic? Oh no, my sister-in-law grabbed two rolls of it like treasures, and she's pregnant too! I can't say more, I need to go back..."

"To create something so harmful, she's truly a venomous woman, and to consider offering it to the Sacred Church, that's outright blasphemy!"

Hearing this, everyone's eyes darkened.

In Dongrong, you can make mistakes, even cheat in the highly respected martial contests, and at worst, you'll just get scolded.

But blasphemy is absolutely unforgivable!

If you're accused of blasphemy, you're doomed for sure!

Everyone will want to kill you!

Seeing the once kind eyes turn sinister and terrifying in an instant, Qingluo's mouth, ready to defend, froze, feeling that these people's eyes were utterly frightening.

The divine envoy frowned and turned to Su Youyue.

Su Youyue calmly said, "Divine Envoy, if you're looking to accuse someone, why worry about finding the right words? The outfit I'm wearing today is indeed made of Zhiyue brocade."

Everyone looked at her and realized it was true.

If the Zhiyue brocade were really poisonous, how could she wear it herself if she knew? And after all, it's something offered to the Sacred Church, she wouldn't dare, even with dozens of guts, right?

Could there really be something suspicious about this?

The people discussed fervently, but Master He angrily said, "You are just creating a false appearance, you killed my child, our He family will not let you go! We will not allow you to offer such poison to the Pope!"

Madam He, who was being held, also lost her mind, her eyes bloodshot as she cursed furiously, "You wretch, give me back my child!"