Chapter 653: Chapter 653: The Priestess’s Charms (29)

Chuzheng looked at the elders outside with a bland expression, showing no particular interest, as if they were nothing but insignificant characters unworthy of her attention.

Being ignored like this, the four respected elders, always held in high regard, each felt dissatisfied.

“Take her down!”

“Elders, you must not!” Jiu Qu blocked their way, intent on stalling until his master arrived.

“What are you doing, Jiu Qu? Are you covering for her… do you know she’s a Dark Magician?” Elder B exclaimed in shock, while the other three elders’ faces also darkened.

Chuzheng hooked Jiu Qu’s collar, pulling him behind her.

She walked out of the temple gate at an unhurried pace and stood before them without changing her expression, her sidelong glances touching on each one: “Who ratted me out to you, saying I’m a Dark Magician?”

Elder B scoffed, his aura intensifying, as an oppressive force rolled over from him: “Don’t worry about who told us, you’re a Dark Magician, aren’t you?”

“I’m not,” Chuzheng straightforwardly denied.

How stupid do I have to be to admit it just because you ask?

The four elders: “…”

Chuzheng continued leisurely, “Have you seen me using Dark Magic?”

The four elders: “…”

“Since you haven’t, on what basis do you claim I am a Dark Magician? Even if you are the elders of The Temple, you can’t slander me without proof, can you? Your God of Light is watching.”

By the end, she even dragged the God of Light into it.

“Let’s find out,” Elder B said, and with a rise of his hand, a wind blade was flung at her.

At the level of the elders, they no longer needed to chant magic spells and could cast magic instantly.

The other three elders did not stop him, thereby tacitly approving Elder B’s action.

They absolutely could not tolerate a Dark Magician within The Temple.

–

The elders had thought they could force Chuzheng to use magic, but instead, Chuzheng pulled out Magic Scrolls, bombarding them with all kinds of scrolls. Bursts of colorful magic light sparked in front of the temple, vanished, and then flashed again.

Although they weren’t particularly powerful Magic Scrolls.

But the sheer quantity was overwhelming!

Elder B couldn’t even land a blow on Chuzheng.

“Throwing Magic Scrolls? What kind of skill is that!” Elder B shouted in frustration.

Chuzheng answered very seriously, “I’m wealthy.”

“…”

Elder B was still trying to form his retort when another barrage of Magic Scrolls rained down.

The magics collided with each other, and the scene started to spiral out of control.

How many Magic Scrolls does she have on her!

Usually, they wouldn’t pay attention to such things, but now they found these low-level Magic Scrolls to be quite bothersome.

“If you have any real skill, fight me properly!”

Chuzheng rolled her eyes inwardly.

What, am I an idiot?

If I fought you, you’d be dead in a moment, okay?

–

When Lingji arrived, he walked into this awkward situation.

He quickly stepped forward, ignoring Elder B’s magical attacks, and stood directly in front of Chuzheng.

The sudden appearance of Lingji startled Elder B, who forcibly swerved his magic, hitting the temple gate behind them.

The temple gate collapsed with a crash.

“Priest Lord!” Elder B exclaimed in anger, “What are you doing?”

“What are you doing?” Lingji asked with a somber face, “Who gave you the permission to use force in Qingfeng Hall? Do you still regard me as your Priest?”

The four elders: “…”

Elder A explained gravely, “Priest Lord, we received information that a Dark Series Magician has infiltrated The Temple. We were only safeguarding The Temple’s security. If we let a Dark Series Magician lurk within The Temple, who knows what chaos might ensue.”

“Who is the Dark Series Magician?”

The elders’ gazes fell on Chuzheng.

Realizing Lingji’s issue with his vision, one of the elders spoke up, “The woman behind you…”

Lingji cut him off, “Are the elders suggesting that I can’t distinguish a Dark Series Magician?”

The elder immediately bowed his head, “Priest Lord, we meant no such thing.”

Elder B took over, “Priest Lord, we didn’t mean to question you, just worried that this woman might have deceived you. You were attacked by a Dark Magician during the Start Sky Ritual; this must be related to her!”

“Have you found any clues?” Lingji asked.

“…”

“We have a witness who saw her use Dark Series Magic with their own eyes,” Elder A immediately said.

Chuzheng spoke indifferently, “I also just used other magic; it seems I am an all-powerful magician.” I’m probably the legendary genius.

The four Elders: “…”

Is that the same thing?

You used a Magic Scroll.

“Priest Lord, this matter must be clarified.”

“Please reconsider, Priest Lord.”

“Priest Lord…”

The four Elders were talking over each other, and by the end, there was an insinuating tone in their words.

“Whether she is a Dark Series Magician or not, I am the clearest on that, Elders. You need not worry. If you really care for The Temple, you should hasten to investigate the matter of the Dark Magician in the sacrifice instead of troubling a girl here!”

Lingji took a firm stance.

“Elders, please leave.”

The Elders definitely didn’t agree, “Priest Lord!”

“Jiu Qu, escort the Elders out.”

Lingji left with Chuzheng.

Only after they’d left the Elders’ line of sight did Lingji’s tense back gradually relax.

How did those Elders get the news?

Who leaked the secret…

Suddenly, Lingji hugged Chuzheng.

Chuzheng patted his back, “What’s wrong?”

“I’m afraid I can’t protect you,” Lingji’s voice was muffled.

“I’ll protect you.” Who asked for your protection, you’re just over there making up your own drama.

Not to boast, but I could take down those few from today, no problem.

Lingji: “…”

He should be the one protecting her.

How could he let her protect him?

Nevertheless, a warm current still flowed through the bottom of Lingji’s heart.

Being in the position of a Priest, his duty was to protect others.

No one was there to protect him.

It took a while before Lingji spoke up, “Who do you think told the Elders about this?”

“It’s either the Ye Family or the Eldest Princess,” Chuzheng listed the suspects without hesitation, her tone calm, without a trace of worry or fear.

Would the Elders have believed an ordinary person’s tip-off so easily, to come directly to capture someone?

It must have been someone of high status and significant influence to convince them.

Chuzheng was more inclined to suspect Ye Shuliang.

Ye Shuliang might have some dirt on the original owner of the body…

I need to find an opportunity to get rid of that cur.

A girl has to strike first!

Lingji frowned slightly, “What grudge do you have with the Ye Family?”

“…” That’s a long story, so I won’t go into it.

Lingji sounded a bit hurt, “I can share these burdens with you, and I can protect you well.”

Chuzheng: “…”

That’s not the point.

“Don’t you trust me?”

How did this turn into a question of trust?

“No,” Chuzheng said, “Do you really want to know?”

Lingji nodded, “I want to know.”

Chuzheng pondered for a moment, “Then kiss me.”

Lingji: “???”