Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1810: Chapter 1810: Stop Bragging

”Alright then, let’s each take ten pieces, and we can ask Master Priest for more when we need them.” Seeing Wen Gaoren had taken some, both Sikong Qinglan and Shen Yuhe took ten each.

”Okay, then don’t hesitate to ask for more when you need them. Also, I’m planning to distribute some to An Xiaxin and others when we return, and save some for the temple for public use, either to distribute regularly to the priests below or as rewards. You can decide how to proceed when we go back. By the way, I’ll keep some for my own cultivation; you have no objections, right?” Mu Hanyan asked.

This was something she had planned long ago; since she became the Master Priest, she had to live up to Huayu Temple, to the trust An Xiaxin and others had in her, and to herself. So she wouldn’t monopolize all these relic soul beads.

However, she knew her aptitude was different from others. The resources needed for cultivation were far beyond what ordinary people required, especially during breakthroughs and advancements. She had originally thought the Divine Continent would be an exception, but judging by her recent struggles with cultivation without any progress, it seemed unchanged. Therefore, she had to keep some for herself.

”Of course not, these relic soul beads were found by you, Master Priest. However you choose to arrange them is fine.” Sikong Qinglan and Shen Yuhe said with a mix of surprise and gratitude.

The relic soul beads were originally found by Mu Hanyan, and even if she kept them all to herself, they wouldn’t have a single objection. Being able to share even a small portion with them was already a rare gesture, and the notion of turning some over for public use was something they hadn’t even contemplated, hence there could be no dissent from them.

Reflecting on when An Xiaxin suddenly decided to pass the position of Master Priest to Mu Hanyan, the two couldn’t help but admire her. Despite An Xiaxin not being much older than them, her vision and decisiveness were indeed unmatched.

And in the near future, they would realize that supporting Mu Hanyan against public opinion to the position of Master Priest would be one of the wisest decisions they made in their lives.

Seeing they had no objections, Mu Hanyan didn’t say much more. The relic soul beads worth nearly a billion were an unimaginably huge fortune for priests of their level, but for Mu Hanyan, who had once been at the Great Sword Master Peak and in a past life rose to the Sword Saint Realm, it was nothing worth fretting over.

Considering the Array Formation Space scattered with relic soul beads might also contain other treasures, Mu Hanyan didn’t hurry away but instead carefully searched.

Seeing Mu Hanyan’s calm demeanor, Sikong Qinglan and others were deeply impressed.

They had stumbled upon the part of history forcibly erased by the current temple, leaving them anxious and wanting to leave this troublesome place as soon as possible. Yet Mu Hanyan remained unworried, still patient in treasure hunting, a composure they could not match.

It’s no wonder the saying goes, fortune favors the bold, and the timid starve; it truly holds wisdom.

Unfortunately, Mu Hanyan wasn’t fortunate enough this time; until the last wisp of Star Power within the Heavenly Secret Mirror depleted, she didn’t discover any other Array Formation Space, leaving her no choice but to give up regretfully.

Riding in the carriage, the group headed towards the portal.

”By the way, Master Priest, if someone asks how we obtained these relic soul beads, how should we respond?” Shen Yuhe asked, a bit worried.

Given the hidden history with the temple, if someone inquires, they dare not speak carelessly, lest they risk Huayu Temple disappearing into history like that other temple, with unknown lives lost as a consequence.

Mu Hanyan hadn’t thought about this problem; upon hearing it, she pondered.

”Just say I won them. Back in the day, when I, Ling Baobao, roamed the major casinos, my gambling skills were extraordinary, winning so much money my hand cramped, what’s a handful of relic soul beads?” Ling Baobao remarked nonchalantly.

”Stop bragging, I remember the first time I met you, there was that group of debt collectors due to your cheating, leaving you with a stack of IOUs, wasn’t there?” Mu Hanyan retorted with a glance of irritation at Ling Baobao.

This fellow did win her a lot of money, but every time he gambled with others, he cheated. Later, Zirong mentioned he visited the casinos several times and was chased across the city due to cheating. If not for Zirong and others’ help, he would have been beaten countless times; his so-called extraordinary gambling skills were full of baloney.

”Hehehe, those were accidents, mere accidents.” Ling Baobao chuckled awkwardly, yet his face remained unchanged, his skin thick enough.

”I’ve heard the relic soul beads from the Twelve Divine Temples are distributed by the Five Great Divine Temples. Where do these soul beads from the Five Great Divine Temples originate?” Mu Hanyan ignored him, thought for a moment, and asked.

Shen Yuhe and Sikong Qinglan both shook their heads, obviously unsure.

”Generally, there are three sources for relic soul beads. One is Little Divine Heaven, which has a plethora of Exotic Beasts compared to the Continent’s wilderness, including numerous rare species with formidable power, making it easier to produce relic soul beads. However, ordinary priests have limited opportunities to visit Little Heaven, so this resource is controlled by the Main Temple.

The second source is the wilderness we’re in. Though the power and diversity of Exotic Beasts here can’t match Little Divine Heaven, there’s a chance to produce relic soul beads. Hence, including the Life God Temple, the Five Great Divine Temples often organize teams to hunt in the depths of the wilderness.

The third source, also from the wilderness, involves those forced by life’s plight to hunt in desperation, albeit with much slimmer odds compared to the Five Great Divine Temples. Each relic soul bead is borne from countless sacrifices.” Wen Gaoren, clearly more knowledgeable, explained after pondering.

There’s actually a fourth source, their current circumstance, but the odds are minuscule, likely less than one in a billion, so it’s hardly worth mentioning.

”That’s easy then, if anyone asks, we’ll just say we happened upon a group of Exotic Beasts, set a trap and slaughtered them, obtaining some relic soul beads as a result.” Sikong Qinglan said, relieved.

After all, the teleportation point is extremely remote, already near the wilderness’s heart, and precise positioning isn’t possible, resulting in some deviations; encountering a swarm of Exotic Beasts is plausible. Others have seen the Master Priest’s strength, and with Wen Gaoren, an Array Master, alongside, setting traps to slay a pack of Exotic Beasts isn’t an issue.

Wen Gaoren remained silent; relic soul beads aren’t commonly found in each Exotic Beast, better odds exist in Little Divine Heaven than on the Continent’s wilderness, where even slaughtering a thousand beasts might not yield one bead. However, others are oblivious to this, and a feigned explanation seemed sufficient.

”Given this reasoning, selling these relic soul beads I have won’t be very convenient.” Mu Hanyan frowned slightly.