Theoretically speaking, the light magic that the priests mastered was a type of magic. However, for the commoners living at the bottom of society, the two types of magic were completely different. Facing the mysterious magicians, they were in awe, but their fear far exceeded their respect. Facing the priests, they were also in awe, but the respect here far exceeded the fear.
What was the use of magic? Some people said that it could protect themselves and their country, while others said that it could eradicate evil. But no matter how many times they said it, magic was used to kill all kinds of lives.
The unique light magic could play a role in saving lives and relieving illnesses. The more powerful the nature magic was, the more superior and inviolable the masters who mastered it were, and the commoners naturally became more insignificant. The spread of light magic, on the other hand, could bring all kinds of benefits to the commoners. It was inevitable that people would fall sick when they ate grain and coarse food. With a church in the city, they would no longer have to buy expensive magic potions when they fell sick. As long as they became believers, the compassionate priests would naturally help them.
Therefore, although Jeddes did not publicize the groundbreaking ceremony of the church, nor did he have the intention to advertise, the news still spread very quickly in the city. Since the morning, the new church was crowded with people. By noon, the crowd could be counted in the tens of thousands.
In fact, Jeddes himself did not expect such a big impact. If he really wanted to hold a large-scale ceremony, he would definitely invite Guevara, Majordomo Gail, and Han Jin. However, he only mentioned it to Han Jin in a casual tone. As for Guevara and Majordomo Gail, he did not even mention it.
Jeddes had a very keen political sense. He knew very well that the overly fanatical remarks of some of the priests had already aroused the vigilance and disgust of the masters around Han Jin. Han Jin's attitude was also somewhat ambiguous, so he had to keep a low profile.
However, since they were already here, he couldn't just chase these future believers away, so he could only continue the ceremony according to the original plan.
From where Han Jin and Yalina were standing, they could no longer see Jeddis's face clearly. They were too far away and could only see a few black dots on the high platform. However, Jeddis's voice was exceptionally clear and resounded throughout the entire arena. Every time he spoke, a holy light curtain would descend from the sky. The light curtain covered a large area, enough to bathe everyone present in its light.
"Be grateful to those who hurt you, because they have tempered your will …"
"Be grateful to the person who tripped you, because he strengthened your legs …"
"Be grateful to the person who deceived you, because he has increased your wisdom …"
"Be grateful to those who despise you, because they have awakened your self-esteem …"
"Be grateful to the person who abandoned you, because he taught you to be independent …"
His voice was not loud at all. On the contrary, it sounded very gentle, but it was able to reach everyone's ears.
Hearing these words of advice, Han Jin couldn't help but laugh. He knew very well that Jeddis didn't have any feelings of gratitude toward Nicholas.
"What are you laughing at?" Yalina raised her head.
"Nothing, I just remembered a sentence in the doctrine." Han Jin smiled.
"Tell me, what is it?" Yalina asked.
"If someone slaps you on the left side of your face, you have to stretch out your right side and let him hit you. Use love to conquer your own selfishness, and use love to influence the world."
"No way? Why haven't I seen it before? "
"Ah …"
"Yeah, I've read the doctrine before." Yalina nodded vigorously. "If it's really that funny, I'll definitely remember it."
"That should be from another book of teachings. This, this … should be lost now." Han Jin looked around. "Actually … it can't be described as funny, because there are indeed people with great personalities in the world."
"If someone slaps you on the left side of your face, you have to stretch out your right side and let him hit you. Is this kind of person great?" Yalina asked, puzzled.
"What you don't understand can't be limited to this sentence," Han Jin said softly, "What the doctrine wants to express is an idea, a state of mind."
"Oh …" Yalina blinked her eyes as if she understood.
Han Jin suddenly lowered his head and whispered in Yalina's ear, "But I'm not that kind of great person."
"Hehe …" Yalina laughed mischievously, then stood on her tiptoes and whispered softly and firmly in Han Jin's ear, "Neither am I."
"Yes, I know." Han Jin's eyes were full of smiles.
Yalina smiled even more happily, wrinkling her nose and hugging Han Jin even tighter. She then looked around and sighed. "There are so many people."
In front of Han Jin and Yalina, countless people were crowded together, brushing against each other. There were no soldiers to maintain order. Fortunately, the light magic was auspicious. If a meteorite fell from the sky at this moment, the crowd would immediately collapse, followed by a disastrous stampede.
"Look, there are still people squeezing in there." Yalina pointed into the distance.
Han Jin looked in the direction of Yalina's finger, nodded slightly, and then showed a thoughtful expression.
"When the church is built and officially starts to recruit believers, maybe the entire city will become believers." Yalina was sighing at the spectacular scene in front of her, but as soon as she said this, her expression changed. Although she was still very immature, she grew up in the Duke's mansion and knew very well what this meant to Han Jin.
"What nonsense are you thinking?" Han Jin smiled and reached out his hand, scratching the tip of Yalina's nose. "This is not something you should worry about."
Han Jin was a layman when it came to the so-called politics. Perhaps he was helpless, didn't know how to choose, or didn't have extra energy, but he had never interfered in government affairs. However, this kind of silence was in line with the highest law of this chaotic world. Han Jin only needed to focus on cultivation. In the face of absolute power, all the contradictions in ideas and principles would be compromised, or even surrendered. It was hard to imagine that Han Jin could single-handedly destroy the entire upper echelon of the Curia, and then the Curia would still bewitch the people to go against Han Jin.
To put it bluntly, as long as one could become Buddha, no matter how naughty Sun Wukong was, he wouldn't be able to escape!
Besides, Jedis wasn't the only supra powerhouse. There were also Guevara and Majordomo Gail. Han Jin believed that the three of them would naturally constantly seek a balance, so he didn't need to worry.
"You're so annoying!" Yalina touched her nose worriedly.
"There are so many people here, there's nothing to see." Han Jin smiled. "Let's go somewhere else?"
"Hmm …" Yalina thought for a moment and said coquettishly, "Raphael, where did Harley and the others go just now?"
"They're going to a bar." At the mention of this, Han Jin wanted to laugh. Harley was a brainless guy. Of course, in fact, he really didn't have any brains. How could he want to go to a bar to drink with girls? Things were different now. They were the rulers of the Holy Crown City. Although they were inconspicuous on the God of War, in the Holy Crown City, they were all big shots. If this matter was spread out, wouldn't they be laughed at?!
"Which bar?"
"I think it's … the Turkey Bar." Han Jin looked into the distance and answered absent-mindedly. A few groups of soldiers came over from afar. Judging by their armor and flags, they were soldiers of Yalin Rite's mountain army. Their reaction speed was too slow. Knowing that there was a large gathering here, he should have sent soldiers over to maintain order. He needed to find time to talk to Yalin Rite. Since the mountain army was responsible for maintaining order in the city, as the commander of the army, he had to do his best.
"Raphael, can you take me to the Turkey Bar?"
"What?" Han Jin was stunned.
"Please!" Yalina begged.
Han Jin's face fell. Going to a bar was no problem, but the Turkey Bar was definitely out of the question. According to Harley, the barmaids there were all topless. Just think about it, the atmosphere there was no worse than the underground bars.
"Can't I?" Yalina saw the change in Han Jin's expression and felt a little scared. In fact, she hadn't been happy for long, so she always felt that it was unrealistic. She was afraid that when she woke up, the world would return to normal. Seeing Han Jin's expression change, she was very, very uneasy.
"Let's go somewhere else. That's not a place for girls." Han Jin thought for a moment. "How about the Night of Bliss? Also, see Hallister and Chipango. I haven't seen them in almost half a month. "
"Okay." Yalina's shock turned into joy and she nodded vigorously. She didn't care where they went. As long as Han Jin was with her, she was willing to go even to hell.
The two of them jumped down from the roof. The owner of the house who was walking around in the yard hurriedly greeted them with a smile. Han Jin and Yalina were a bit of a bully. Seeing that the streets ahead were too crowded, they flew into a house, threw a few gold coins to the owner, and then jumped onto the roof to watch the groundbreaking ceremony. The house occupied a large area. The front door and back door faced two streets, so why would they care about a few gold coins? However, Han Jin's clothes were too eye-catching. Even an idiot could see the value of the armor. The owner of the house had built up a large family business, so naturally, he was a very discerning person. After Han Jin and Yalina went up to the roof, he ordered all the servants to hide in their rooms. He had been waiting carefully downstairs.
"Why didn't you watch the ceremony?" Han Jin smiled. He also felt a little embarrassed that he had disturbed the owner for so long. The people here were all his people, so it was only right for him to chat with them.
In both his previous and current lives, Han Jin's heart was too complicated. Sometimes, he showed off his abilities and couldn't be offended, but other times, he became approachable. Now, everything seemed to be going well because he had usurped all the wealth that Dismark had accumulated. However, there would be a day when it would all be spent. In the future, the consumption of the army would be supported by the people in the territory. Therefore, in front of the legitimate residents, no matter their status, he wouldn't show any arrogance. At least, he wouldn't be like the officials in the other world, who thought that the work was too difficult because there were 1.3 billion people that they needed to support. But who was supporting whom?
"I don't believe in God," the owner said with a smile.
"Oh?" Han Jin was slightly stunned. "Then what do you believe in?"
"I only believe in myself."
"Haha …" Han Jin laughed and looked around. "Businessman?"
"I used to be, but not anymore." The owner was still smiling.
"Sigh … this war has also affected your lives." Han Jin sighed softly.
"It's not … because of the war." The owner hesitated. Hearing Han Jin's tone, he felt that Han Jin's background must be very big.
"Then why?" Han Jin said as he walked forward. He didn't want to spend too much time chatting, not to mention that Yalina had already passed through the corner gate in front of them.
Seeing that Han Jin was about to leave, the owner knew that if he missed this opportunity, he could only live the rest of his life in silence. No one would help him. Although this young man with a big background might not help him, he had to at least try. "Sir, I used to work for Morgan & Co., you know …"
"Morgan & Co.?" Han Jin was stunned and suddenly turned around.
"Yes." The owner's eyes were filled with grief and indignation. "We have always been doing legitimate business, but the vicious Dismark …"
"It's not just Dismark." Han Jin calmly interrupted. "Morgan & Co. has been disbanded. Many people who used to work for Morgan & Co. have also taken Morgan & Co's wealth for themselves, right?"
"How … how do you know?" The owner was shocked.
"Raphael, come quickly!" Yalina waved at him from the corner gate.
Han Jin glanced at the owner. "Tomorrow, find me at Riptide. I have something to ask you."
"But … sir, you …"
"My name is Raphael. If you mention my name, they won't stop you." Han Jin nodded and quickly chased after Yalina.
The owner was stunned. Han Jin hadn't left his residence yet. Out of politeness, he wanted to send Han Jin to the door, but he just stood there and stared blankly at Han Jin's back. When he finally reacted and chased after them, Han Jin and Yalina had already walked out of the front door.
There weren't many people outside the front gate. A few young men dressed in luxurious clothes were chatting and laughing loudly outside the front gate. There were dozens of guards patrolling nearby. They were all here to watch the groundbreaking ceremony of the church. It was just that they arrived a little late. The outside was crowded with people, and it was unrealistic to drive the crowd away. Therefore, a few friends chatted here for a while. After that, they either went somewhere to have fun or went back to their own homes.
Yalina pushed the door open and walked out. The eyes of the young people lit up at the same time, but when they saw Yalina's face, they couldn't help but gasp. They hurriedly adjusted their expressions and looked away.
The banners on top of the city walls changed. When a city had a new master, the new ruler would definitely hold several large-scale banquets and invite all the local people with status and status. The banquets had many meanings. Other than roping in and seeking cooperation, it was also to let everyone get to know each other first to avoid unnecessary conflicts. For the people invited to the banquet, the banquet was very tiring. They had to remember every unfamiliar face for their own safety and for their own future.
Even if Yalina wandered on the street by herself, the chances of being harassed were very low. Hooligans and ruffians would never dare to flirt with a sorcerer in broad daylight, and they might not even dare to do so at night. Those who were confident and dared to do so all knew Yalina. Of course, Yalina wouldn't necessarily recognize them.
Most of the changes in aristocratic families were because they were on the wrong side. In order to protect their families in troubled times, the aristocrats' attitude towards life was much more cautious than ordinary people. As the saying goes, a tall tree attracts the wind. If they were not careful enough, they wouldn't have met Han Jin and Yalina. They would have been wiped out many years ago.
"Raphael, what were you talking about with that guy just now? You talked for so long! "
"He's from Morgan & Co.," Han Jin said softly.
"Morgan & Co.? It sounds familiar, "Yalina recalled.
"It's Qi Li's business group." Han Jin sighed. "I don't know … how she is now."
"Qi Li …" Yalina blinked. "Then … I'll go with you to find her again?"
Han Jin's gaze fell on Yalina. His expression was a bit strange. He knew and understood that Harley was heartless, but he couldn't accept that Yalina was learning from Harley. She still wanted to go out?!
"What …" Yalina lowered her eyes timidly. "Why are you looking at me like that? I just … don't want you to worry. "
"I can worry about her here, but if I really go out, how can I care about others?" Han Jin smiled bitterly.
"I'm not as useless as you say!" Yalina raised her face and said coquettishly. Her previous near-death experience did not completely destroy her self-confidence. After all, powerhouses like the dragon elders Maxwell and Prudence were rare, and for most powerhouses, she could play a decisive role in the battle.
At this moment, waves of intense magic waves came, and a thick beam of white light shot up into the sky, then sprinkled in the city. The scattered light spots landed on the feet of the people, on the walls, on the roofs, and on the ground. Everywhere was a pure, thick, milky white light, like snowflakes falling from the sky, covering the original color of the world.
"What's that?" Han Jin turned around and looked in the direction of the church, but he couldn't see the shape of the church. At the top of the church, there was an extremely bright ball of light. Even with his eyesight, he couldn't open his eyes.
"This is the power of the Holy Crystal."
"Holy Crystal?"
Yalina leaned against the door and released her X-Ray Eyes. The scene at the top of the church appeared in front of Han Jin. In the X-Ray Eyes, the ball of light was no longer so dazzling. Han Jin could clearly see a huge, clear, and transparent magic crystal. His heart suddenly beat wildly. "This is … the Holy Crystal?!" (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please go to www.qidian.com, there are more chapters. Support the author, support the original reading!)
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