Even though Xie Han Mo understood that Fang Yuan's suggestion could resolve the current crisis, she did not hesitate to reject it.
Thus, Xie Han Mo and the others were forced into a passive position.
The turning point came three days later when a piece of information was delivered to Xie Han Mo.
Xie Han Mo was stunned when she saw this information. She sighed, "So Qiu Shuang is no longer pure."
She passed the information to the Chili Scaled Guard, the Blue Scaled Guard, and Fang Yuan.
The three looked at each other after reading it.
Qiu Shuang was the holy maiden candidate supported by the Frost Tide tribe leader. She had been in the limelight during the Sea God Ceremony and was known as the person most likely to snatch the position from Xie Han Mo.
However, he did not expect that this woman was no longer a virgin.
Mermaids had to be virgins in order to compete for the position of holy maiden. This was one of the prerequisites.
The Chili Scaled Guard was overjoyed, "Great, I didn't expect Qiu Shuang to be no longer a virgin. With this on us, the Frost Tide tribe is finished!"
The Blue Scaled Guard was very calm, "The Sea God Ceremony is our tribe's most important ceremony and has always been extremely strict. How did Qiu Shuang get past it? Could it be that our tribe's corruption has already spread to the priests? Then the situation is too serious. "
Fang Yuan frowned, "There is one thing we need to pay attention to. If we announce this information now, the world will think that we are protecting the Chili Scaled Guard and slandering our competitors. Is this information reliable? If it is a series of schemes, we will be in trouble … "
Xie Han Mo shook her head, "This information is definitely reliable. Qiu Shuang has the support of the Frost Tide tribe leader and we have the Great Elder behind us. This information was gathered by the Great Elder. Although there is no evidence, I believe that as long as we investigate Qiu Shuang's background, we can find out if she is still a virgin or not. "
Fang Yuan realized now that Xie Han Mo could become the saintess because she had the support of the Merman Sacred Court's grand elder.
Among the upper echelons, the Great Elder was known for her fairness, self-discipline, and tolerance. She had great prestige. However, it was precisely because she was too lenient that she allowed corruption to flourish in the shadows. The Great Clan Elder supported Xie Hanmo's ascension, of course, perhaps because he wanted to correct his own mistakes.
What happened next was exactly as Xie Han Mo had expected.
After Qiu Shuang was reported, she went through a strict investigation and her background was finally revealed. She really wasn't a virgin.
This news was too shocking, even the Merfolk Sacred Court could not cover it up. News spread, the whole of Merman Sacred City was shaken, countless Gu Masters went into an uproar.
"This is probably the biggest scandal of our Mermaid Sacred Court in the past thousand years!"
"Qiu Shuang's actions are disrespectful and blasphemous to the Sea God. She must be severely punished."
"If we don't kill her, we won't be able to appease the people!"
The public was enraged. Not only the citizens, even the higher-ups of the Merfolk Sacred Court were furious. They executed Qiu Shuang very strictly and quickly.
A few days later, Qiu Shuang's head fell to the ground and she died.
Pa!
The fine ceramic cup was angrily thrown by the leader of the Frost Tide Tribe and smashed into pieces.
"Xie Han Mo, you're going too far!" Frost Tide Tribe's leader roared in a low voice, his eyes bloodshot.
"I told you a long time ago to control your alcohol tolerance. After Qiu Shuang's death, the higher-ups who supported her are no longer fond of you. " In the study room, there was a mermaid noblewoman who was drinking tea slowly, she was not afraid of the furious Frost Tide Tribe's leader.
Frost Tide Tribe's leader gritted his teeth, saying to this mermaid noblewoman: "Bu Su Lian, I don't need your reminder. Our allies will not cut us off because of these small matters. Hehehe, because they can't cut us off anymore. Once Xie Han Mo keeps her saintess position, they will be doomed and die. So no matter how much they dislike me or hate me, they have to suppress their disgust and cooperate with me! "
Bu Su Lian nodded lightly: "You are right. But now that Qiu Shuang is dead, how are you going to stop Xie Han Mo? Our best pawn has been destroyed. "
"No, no, no." Frost Tide Tribe's leader laughed sinisterly: "Don't worry about this, I still have a backup plan."
"Oh? I would like to hear more. "Bu Su Lian sat up straight.
Frost Tide Tribe's leader kept her in suspense: "You will understand in a few days."
A few days later.
On the square of Saint City, mermaid Dong Lei said in front of everyone: "I, Dong Lei, am willing to replace Qiu Shuang and continue the Sea God Ceremony."
"Who is Dong Lei?"
"She is one of Qiu Shuang's followers."
"I didn't expect Frost Tide Tribe's leader to have this prepared."
"According to our tribe's rules, sisters take turns. Dong Lei has the right to replace Qiu Shuang and participate in the Sea God Ceremony to compete for the saintess position."
The surrounding people were discussing spiritedly.
The origin of the Sea God Ceremony came from the mermaid race's legend.
In the legend, the first batch of mermaids lived in the East Sea and built a small fishing village.
One day, a huge sea beast attacked the island and created a tsunami that surrounded the island. The small fishing village was about to be destroyed.
To save the villagers, mermaid Ah Qing knelt on the cliff and prayed to Sea God.
Sea God heard her prayer and said: "Ah Qing, I love to listen to beautiful songs. If you can sing three songs consecutively and satisfy me, I will chase away the sea beast, calm the sea and protect the small fishing village. "
Ah Qing was overjoyed and quickly agreed.
She sang the first song at the cliff and it was very beautiful. After singing, Sea God savored the lingering sound and calmed the roaring sea.
Ah Qing sang the second song. Her voice was beautiful and Sea God was intoxicated. The seaweed danced in the song and the fishes and prawns gathered around Ah Qing and listened quietly.
When Ah Qing wanted to sing the third song, she didn't have the strength. She sang for two days and two nights straight and was really too tired.
When she returned home, she called her sister Ah Ya and told her everything. Then, she passed away because she was too tired.
Ah Ya found it strange but she was willing to inherit Ah Qing's will. She also came to the cliff and said to Sea God: "Sea God, I am willing to replace my sister and sing the third song for you."
Sea God said: "You can sing."
Aya began to sing. Her voice was sad and melancholy, but it was also filled with determination. After she sang, Sea God was satisfied. The sea beast left and the small fishing village was saved.
The mermaids would choose the saintess in the Sea God Ceremony and they would set up many tests.
The content of these tests would change frequently but the final part had never changed since ancient times.
That was to compete in singing between mermaids.
They would go up the stage and sing loudly on a special altar like Gu House.
Everyone would have three chances to sing in a row and based on the results of the three rounds, the only saintess among the competitors would be chosen.
All the tests before that were just eliminations.
If all the competitors were eliminated in the Sea God Ceremony, the saintess position would be empty.
PS: I'm late, apologies, I'm here. Happy holidays, everyone!
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