Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1726: Chapter 1726: The Resolve to Sacrifice Life for Her

”Kill!” The bandits under them let out a deafening roar, brimming with murderous intent as they surrounded the people of the Mu Family.

”Han Yan, go!” Ye Yi’an lowered his voice, speaking to Mu Hanyan.

Seeing the situation, he knew that today was destined for tragedy. Earlier, in the carriage, he couldn’t help but ask how Mu Hanyan had managed to kill Kang Qingyuan, since there were no outsiders present, Mu Hanyan hadn’t concealed it. Afterwards, they sifted through those almost completely ruined Meteorite Gold Stones several times, but no Primordial Stones were found. Therefore, he knew that with Mu Hanyan’s strength, even if she unleashed her full power without reservation, she wouldn’t be a match for these Blood Wind Thieves.

”Take this token and go see the dual priests of Huayu Temple,” Sikong Qinglan also took out his Prayer Priest token and said to Mu Hanyan.

”Lord Sikong, you should go too. This is a calamity for our Mu Family, you don’t need to accompany us to die,” Ye Yi’an was slightly startled by Sikong Qinglan’s reaction, and then advised.

”No, as the Prayer Priest, protecting the people is my duty,” Sikong Qinglan resolutely said.

Mu Hanyan glanced at Sikong Qinglan in surprise. Earlier, seeing the hardships of the people on the Divine Continent, she actually held some disdain for the temple, thinking they used the guise of Gods to deceive the populace, accepting their worship from a high position, how were such God-men any different from those in the remote wilds of Holy Court Continent?

But witnessing Sikong Qinglan’s steadfast gaze, Mu Hanyan suddenly realized she might have been wrong about the temple. The living conditions on Divine Continent were too harsh; protection barriers like those in Tianfeng City weren’t something a few dozen priests could set up, just maintaining them was already commendable, and even Mu Family’s land likely cost the temple considerable effort. How could they possibly take care of all the people on the continent?

Providing some sanctuary for them was probably the temple’s limit.

”Lord Sacrificial Officer, we will have Mu Tu lead the young and strong clan members to hold them off with all our might. You take Han Yan and Lord Sikong and leave, and the young children in the clan, take as many as you can. No matter what, you must preserve the last bloodline of our Mu Family,” Mu Chenglin whispered as he leaned over.

”Old Clan Leader, you...” Ye Yi’an looked at Mu Chenglin in surprise.

”We definitely can’t preserve Mu Family Village this time, save as many lives as possible, as long as the Mu Family’s bloodline can continue, it’s enough. As long as Han Yan is present, our Mu Family still has hope, so you must take good care of her,” Mu Chenglin glanced at Mu Hanyan and said with absolute resolve.

Mu Hanyan’s heart trembled slightly; though she clearly understood everything Mu Chenglin was doing was for the continuation of the Mu Family’s bloodline, seeing the concern in his eyes, she couldn’t help but be moved.

Just like before, when Ye Yi’an was seen as the Guardian God of the Mu Family, at this moment, the entire Mu Family placed their hope upon her.

Mu Hanyan suddenly felt a heavy weight on her shoulders. In the past, whether in Heishi City or Yunjing City, even knowing her father and grandfather’s expectations for her, Mu Hanyan never felt this way, because she knew that no matter how she grew, in their eyes, she remained their granddaughter, daughter. No matter what happens, as long as they were alive, they would shield her from the wind and rain, just like her grandmother did.

But at this moment, for the first time, she truly understood the meaning of responsibility. From the moment she agreed to Ye Yi’an, protecting the Mu Family had already become her responsibility. Of course, bearing such responsibility was not without returns; the trust of the Mu clan members, their unwavering willingness to sacrifice their lives for her, were indeed their returns.

Mu Hanyan’s gaze swiftly swept across, clearly seeing Mu Tu and others’ resolute and unwavering eyes. It seemed they had all received Mu Chenglin’s exhortations, and were ready to risk their lives to cover Mu Hanyan’s departure.

”Kill!” Mu Tu roared angrily, leading the charge towards the bandits gathering around them, and a group of Mu clan members followed behind, wielding hoes and shovels without hesitation.

Knowing they were destined to die, they no longer feared, and the deep-buried fierceness within them was ignited.

And in Mu Hanyan’s heart, for the first time arose a sense of overwhelming powerlessness. After arriving at this continent, her strength was suppressed, and she constantly took care to avoid revealing her identity. If her strength had remained, how could she face such a situation with no means of response?