The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Although he said he wasn't into these cliched things.

Saint Liu still quite enjoyed the applause.

He waved his hand again, quieting the applause.

He pointed to a middle-aged woman sitting in the front row.

The middle-aged woman immediately stood up excitedly.

"Sister, it's the first time I've met you. Are you new here?"

The sister immediately turned to face everyone present and said, "Hello everyone, let me introduce myself. My name is Zhang Xiaoyan. I moved to Qinggang Street four months ago, and that's when I got in touch with the Heavenly Appearance Sect…"

The time that followed.

Was Zhang Xiaoyan's storytelling time.

The self she described was a sanitation worker whose husband had a stroke and had been bedridden for years. Her son was still in college, and all the burdens of the family fell on her shoulders. At that time, she was almost in despair over life.

With the help of the Heavenly Appearance Sect.

Her husband miraculously recovered.

With her husband helping to share life's burdens, life was getting better and better.

This story.

Naturally elicited applause from the group of fervent believers.

Chen Fang and Mei Yiru exchanged a smile.

For a stroke to be cured.

If true, it would certainly win a Nobel Prize in Medicine.

In essence.

These people were all shills.

The goal was to manipulate people's hearts.

"Well, Sister Zhang's experience tells us that as long as we follow the Heavenly Appearance Sect closely, all difficulties can be overcome. There's nothing that our Lin Run Heavenly Phase can't achieve..."

After these "impassioned" statements.

Saint Liu began to preach.

Everyone took out a book.

This book was the "Heavenly Phenomenon Scripture" previously found at Ye Fuqiang's place.

The first half talked about how Lin Run was possessed by the Heavenly God and became the Heavenly God's incarnation in the world. The second half relied on some vague arguments to manipulate the public.

The rhetoric was obviously deceitful.

Yet these people treated it as if it were sacred words.

The class was about an hour-long.

Chen Fang was almost yawning.

Finally.

Everyone, amid a chaotic ritual.

Ended this class.

Just when he thought it was about to end.

Saint Liu suddenly stood up slowly.

He glanced around at everyone present.

And said, "Today's sermon at the Qinggang Church actually has another purpose, which is to select four Holy Daughters. Everyone must have known about this matter in advance. If anyone is willing to become a Holy Daughter, you can stand up now."

As soon as he said this.

People eagerly stood up.

At least twenty women stood up.

These people all seemed quite young, and one of them, not far from Chen Fang, looked like she might not even be twenty years old.

"Auntie, what is this Holy Daughter?"

Chen Fang was a bit baffled.

He lowered his voice and asked by the old lady's ear.

The old lady mysteriously said, "This Holy Daughter is here to receive enlightenment from our Saint. Once you become a Holy Daughter, you can be immune to all diseases in life, live a long life, ascend to the Immortal Realm after death, and be accompanied by the Heavenly God. You've heard of the Seven Fairy story, right? These women are essentially Holy Daughters."

Damn.

What kind of outrageous statement is this?

Chen Fang was speechless.

At this moment.

Saint Liu started selecting from the women who stood up.

In a short time.

Three women had been chosen.

These three women were undoubtedly all good-looking, with nice figures.

After all, they were all ordinary folks, and there weren't that many beautiful women.

After scanning the room again, Saint Liu.

Fixed his gaze on Mei Yiru.

He pointed and said, "Dear member, don't you want to become a Holy Daughter?"

Mei Yiru was about to refuse.

The old lady immediately got excited.

She said to Mei Yiru, "Yiru, stand up quickly. Becoming a Holy Daughter is a great honor. If you receive the Saint's enlightenment, you'll fear nothing in the future."

At this moment.

Saint Liu had already walked up to her.

He glanced up and down at Mei Yiru, a trace of lewdness flashing in his eyes.

Just from that gaze, you knew something was off.

"Saint, hello. It's our first time attending the lecture today and we're not very familiar with our doctrine. Plus, my girlfriend has her period today and isn't feeling well, so could you please enlighten her next time?"

Chen Fang reacted quickly.

He stood up immediately and spoke respectfully to the Saint.

Upon hearing this.

Disappointment briefly flashed across Saint Liu's face.

However, he still smiled and said, "Alright, since you're new members, you should learn more about our doctrine first."

After leaving this remark.

He turned and left.

When Chen Fang sat back down.

Mei Yiru immediately leaned in and whispered, "I didn't get my period."

Chen Fang smiled slightly.

And said, "I did it to protect you. You'll understand later."

With Mei Yiru left out.

Saint Liu had no choice.

He selected another person from the previous group.

After gathering four individuals.

The four women followed Saint Liu out of the venue, up the stairs to the second floor.

The young man who stood by the side the whole time.

Carried out a large box from the back room.

Placed it in the front, shouting, "The sermon is over. Everyone can make offerings to atone…"

As soon as he said that.

A middle-aged man pulled out a stack of money from his bag, roughly seventy to eighty thousand, and placed it into the box in front.

Others did the same.

One by one, they took out cash and threw it into the box, each looking more devout than the other.

"Auntie, what's this about?"

Chen Fang asked.

The old lady, at this time, also took out several thousand yuan.

And said, "According to our doctrine, money is the source of all evil, and it must be handed over to the Church for atonement. The more you give, the lighter your past life's sins, and the more blessings you enjoy in this life. So every time the sermon ends, everyone makes offerings. Ah Fang, Yiru, you should throw some money too; it will benefit you."

The atmosphere was there.

It wouldn't be appropriate for the two not to contribute.

Chen Fang and Mei Yiru also threw all the cash they had into the box.

After the final ceremony concluded.

This gathering began to wind down.

On their way back.

In their ears, Chen Fang and Mei Yiru heard all kinds of praise for Saint Liu.

As if this guy truly were some Heavenly God descended.

At the alley entrance.

The two thanked Wang Da Ma profusely.

After she left.

Chen Fang pulled Mei Yiru aside and asked, "Do you want to do something exciting with me?"

Hearing this.

Mei Yiru blushed.

And softly said, "I'll follow your lead..."