Chapter 1931: Chapter 2030: Mu Hanyan’s Ruthless Resolve

In fact, Huayu Temple’s Penalty Priest is someone else, but she directly chose Wen Gaoren, not because she doesn’t trust that Penalty Priest. After repeated life-and-death crises, she was absolutely assured of the loyalty of her subordinate priests, but worried that he might be cautious about Zhao Xinggu’s background, afraid of causing trouble for Huayu Temple and herself, and wouldn’t dare speak out righteously.

Wen Gaoren is different. Because he can’t agree with the character of the Ou Family, he spent his life refusing to serve them, even when forced into isolation without yielding. His temperament is upright and unyielding, even garnering Mu Hanyan’s secret admiration at times.

Most importantly, although this old man is straightforward, he is not inflexible. His ability to observe and discern is rather good, as seen from his persistent efforts to become my disciple and eventually getting what he wanted. Recognizing my disdain for Zhao Xinggu, Wen Gaoren is sure not to mince his words.

"The crime deserves death!" Wen Gaoren indeed didn’t disappoint the Master Priest, responding without a second thought upon hearing her inquiry.

Upon hearing the question and answer from the pair of master and disciple, Zhao Xinggu was stunned, his mouth agape enough to fit two eggs inside. Then, he seemed to hear the funniest joke in the world and burst into laughter.

"Mu...Mu Hanyan, you actually want to convict me. Do you know who I am?" Zhao Xinggu laughed, clutching his stomach, pointing to his own nose as he spoke. This is truly a cosmic joke, the person before him actually wants to convict him. Only he finds it amusing.

He is the Penalty Priest, and furthermore, the Penalty Priest from the Life God Temple. He has always been the one sentencing others; when has it ever been the lower temple’s turn to convict him?

"Oh right, I almost forgot his identity. As the Penalty Priest of the Life God Temple, what should be the punishment for defiling a temple maid?" Mu Hanyan did not even look at him and asked again.

"Knowing the law and breaking it, the crime is increased," Wen Gaoren said coldly.

Though it’s originally a capital crime, adding an extra punishment leaves him unsure of what to do. Perhaps corpse whipping? Considering their master’s temperament, it’s quite possible.

"Then first lash a hundred times as a warning, and then execute on the spot," Mu Hanyan glanced at Zhao Xinggu, speaking with ice in her voice. Wen Gaoren thought of this, but the sequence was wrong; Mu Hanyan intended to flog before death, proving herself too extreme and yet too merciful. The pain of being whipped alive versus post-mortem is, of course, not the same.

"What!" At this remark, not only Zhao Xinggu but also Sikong Qinglan and others were shocked.

Having interacted with Mu Hanyan for so long, they had some understanding of her character. Listening to her implied words, they knew she was definitely not one to suffer grievances submissively. She was certain to give Zhao Xinggu a fierce lesson, but who would have thought that a mere lesson wasn’t enough, she actually intends to take Zhao Xinggu’s life.

"Master Priest..." An elder, steady priest anxiously gestured to Mu Hanyan.

Mu Hanyan waved her hand, directly interrupting him.

Seeing the frost on her face, the priest tightened his heart, not daring to say anything further.

"Lord Zhao, will you surrender voluntarily, or shall I handle it personally?" Mu Hanyan handed Ruan Zhi to An Xiaxin, then stepped forward two strides toward Zhao Xinggu.

Originally, she had already discussed with Zhuge Qiu, neither accepting Zhao Xinggu’s extortion nor tearing the face with him, letting him stay for a few days then leave. But who would have thought, on just the first day, he committed such a sordid and vulgar act.

Perhaps in the eyes of others, causing such a commotion over a mere temple maid of humble origin is completely unnecessary, but Mu Hanyan, in her rage, would never think so.

In Huayu City, regardless of rank or status, as long as they are her people, she absolutely won’t allow anyone to humiliate or offend them! Otherwise, it will be an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, blood for blood.

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