Chapter 341: Chapter 73: Xuan Yue Comes Out_3
Xuan Yue became motionless until the arrival of Xuan Ye and Nalisha. As soon as Nalisha entered the temple, she noticed her daughter dressed as a goddess, she ignored bowing to the Pope and said excitedly, "Yue Yue, mother has missed you dearly." She quickly ran towards Xuan Yue, embracing her daughter whom she hadn’t seen in a year.
Xuan Yue quietly nestled in her mother’s arms, slightly taller than her own. The warmth was so real, stirring a gentleness in her heart, making her unconsciously call out, "Mother."
Although Xuan Ye missed his daughter no less than Nalisha, he was considerably composed, bowing to the Pope, "Your Holiness, I ask your forgiveness for Nalisha’s discourtesy."
The Pope was evidently in a good mood, smiling, "No matter, it’s been quite some time since you’ve seen Yue Yue."
Xuan Ye looked at his daughter, astonished to find that when Xuan Yue and Nalisha stood together, her sacred aura seemed even stronger than Nalisha’s, who had trained for many years. He asked curiously,"Father, how has Yue Yue progressed this past year in learning holy magic? What realm has she reached?"
The Pope smiled slightly, "She hasn’t learned anything this past year, but she has greatly changed."
Xuan Ye exclaimed, "What? She hasn’t learned anything in a year?"
The Pope replied,"You will understand in due time. Today is a day for your family reunion, starting tomorrow, I will continue instructing Yue Yue. Please, resume."
Xuan Ye, curious, led his wife and daughter out of the Prayer Temple and returned home.
Nalisha held Xuan Yue’s hand tightly, as if she feared her daughter would suddenly vanish again, she kindly asked, "Yue Yue, tell mother, what have you been learning with your grandfather this year?"
Xuan Yue shook her head, "Mother, don’t ask. Grandfather says that information is a secret, and cannot be revealed."
Nalisha and Xuan Ye exchanged concerned glances, they felt their daughter had changed when she said this.
A day later, Nalisha and Xuan Ye, somewhat depressed, returned their daughter to the Prayer Temple. During the day, they felt their daughter had greatly changed. She was no longer as lively as before. She had become a calm young girl who seemed to take everything in without surprise. Both became worried; even though Yue Yue now behaved more as a real goddess, they still preferred their vivacious and active daughter. No matter how they questioned, Xuan Yue wouldn’t reveal what she did for that year, it seemed as if the entire year was a blank. The only thing that relieved them was Yue Yue seemed to have forgotten Ah Dai and never mentioned him once.
The Prayer Temple.
"Paying our respects to Your Holiness." Xuan Ye and his family bowed respectfully to the pope.
Emerging with a smile, the Pope responded, "We are all family here, there is no need for such formalities. From now on, you may visit Yue Yue every ten days. You are not to disturb her at other times. I believe that Yue Yue will be a new generation leader in the church. Xuan Ye, Nalisha, you may now leave."
"Yes." Xuan Ye and Nalisha reluctantly departed, leaving only the Pope and Xuan Yue in the Prayer Temple.
Over the course of a day, Xuan Yue found her heart had become even more calm. Even in the face of parental affection, her heart continues to remain steady, as if nothing could catch her interest. "Grandfather, shall we begin now?"
The Pope nodded, "Yue Yue, remember, you are the first in church to undergo the baptism of God, not for the Pope’s position. Moreover, the duration of your baptism was four times that of an ordinary Pope. This has never been recorded in the annals of the church. I’m not sure to what extent the baptism has changed you, but I believe, you will surpass me. Perhaps, you will become another great miracle worker in the Church after God Feather. Your future is boundless, but even with such great foundations, progress still requires hard work. Now, let’s begin."
After receiving the baptism of God, Xuan Yue began her studies of the holy magic.
A year later. The Assassin’s Guild of Sunset Empire.
"Bang." The body of the Vice President of the Assassins Guild flew out, heavily crashing against the wall. The leader coldly announced, "I’ve given you ample opportunities. Yet, after another year and a half, you still haven’t accomplished this minor task. What use are you? From now on, you are demoted to the Extermination Group. Get out!"
The Vice President slowly got up, lowering his head, wiping the fresh blood from the corner of his mouth. The flames of resentment flashed in his eyes before he bowed and retreated without another word.
The leader seethed with resentment. It had been almost a year and a half since Ah Dai had slipped through his fingers. Despite locating him four times, none of the assassins survived their mission. Last time, he had sent two members of the assassination team and even they met their demise in Hades. It seemed this youth had mastered the use of the Sword of Hades, his skills did not seem inferior to the previous Hades. The merciless carnage on the Guild’s assassins led the leader to believe that Ah Dai held a deep-seated grudge against the Assassin’s Guild and would likely not switch sides. If he could not serve the Guild, then he was better off in Hell. As long as he acquired the Sword of Hades, it wouldn’t be long before he could groom another Hades to his liking.
