Chapter 425 Assembly [Please give me a monthly ticket! ]

The atmosphere in Yunlu City is quite open.

Just from what we have seen and heard in the past few days, the beasts in the Qi family, the famous widow of the Zhou family... all of them have some freedom. No wonder Mi Luoxiang was so popular among the major families here before.

Although Longyuan City had also produced a strange woman like Princess Fuyang, her husband also happened to be from a noble family in Nanzhou.

No wonder Chen Ju likes this place.

Liang Yue asked him about Zhou Yangxue, and Chen Ju looked admiring. "Madam Yun Gong, I have heard of her for a long time. It is said that she often organizes various parties, and the scenes are quite exciting. It's a pity that an outsider like me who has not yet established a firm foothold can't mix in her circle at all."

Liang Yue thought about it and felt that this really sounded like a character like Princess Fuyang, who was not only happy herself, but also often organized everyone to be happy together.

"Do you know her relationship with the Yihuo Sect?" Liang Yue asked.

The Yihuo Sect has connections with the city's dignitaries in the Yun Palace branch, and the branch is the property of Madam Yun Palace, who is in charge of its management. The connection between the two should be very close.

"I don't know about that." Chen Ju replied, "Although I am a big pilgrim in the Righteous Fire Sect, I only did it by spending money. They were deceived by me and thought I was just stupid, rich and lustful, so they didn't let me get in touch with the core circle."

"Where is the deception? Haven't I already seen through you?" Liang Yue pondered.

But he also knew that it had nothing to do with how Chen Ju behaved.

The people of Yihuo Sect were not fools. They knew that Chen Ju was from the Chen family of Shendu, and that Chen Daoguan, the general of Nanzhou Military Town, was also a member of the Chen family, so it was impossible for them to let him come into contact with the core circle.

If you are willing to donate money, of course I will accept it, but I will never disclose any secrets to you.

"I did it on purpose." Chen Ju said seriously, "Although my family asked me to try to gather intelligence, I am too deeply involved with these Yihuo Cult members. Who knows what they will do? The more I know, the more dangerous I will be. Of course, I only made superficial contact with them. I have spent all the money I should have spent. You can't blame me if I can't find out anything useful."

Liang Yue nodded, this was not a smart move.

For marginalized children like Chen Ju, the family probably didn't care too much about them. It would be best if they could play a role, and they wouldn't feel bad if they died. If he didn't pay attention to protecting himself, he might be trapped at any time.

It has to be said that Chen Ju is indeed ahead of many people in terms of self-knowledge.

He has always been deeply aware that I am a waste and no one cares about me, but the less ability I have, the less responsibility I have, so I just need to do what I should do and eat, drink and have fun.

"If you want to know more about the Righteous Fire Sect, there seems to be a rally this afternoon. I can take you to see it." Chen Ju said again.

"Okay." Liang Yue nodded in agreement.

"The gathering of the Righteous Fire Sect is quite interesting. It's a pity that my eldest brother and third brother can't go together to see it." Chen Ju said regretfully.

Since their identities were revealed, the Crown Prince and Hu Delu could no longer run around like them. The fat boy was now being watched closely by the official Xu Shunmin and was always under the protection of the imperial guards. He had completely lost his smile.

However, it was precisely because the Crown Prince was in charge that Liang Yue had no constraints in doing anything. After all, the nominal imperial envoy was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and he was just an errand boy.

The prince only needed to sit there and breathe to make a great contribution to solving the case in Yunlu City.

……

The gathering that Chen Ju mentioned was held in an open space not far outside Yunlu City.

The Yihuo Sect is not allowed to enter the city. This is still the rule within Yunlu City. However, there is no one to control the gatherings held on the outskirts of the city.

There was a high platform on the open ground, and on the platform there was a large square tripod, with a blazing golden fire burning in the tripod. That was the holy fire that the believers had used to ignite it. Below, a large number of believers knelt down in front of the fire, praying that the fire of justice could dispel the evil in the world.

The incense sticks they held in their hands were distributed by a group of young women dressed in red after they were lit in fire.

According to Chen Ju, there is a saying in the Yihuo Sect that young people are regarded as "pure men and women". Young men are regarded as pure men, and the devout ones will be selected to stand aside and protect the law; young women are regarded as pure women, and can be responsible for getting close to the holy fire and distributing incense and candles.

Liang Yue and Chen Ju were standing side by side in the front. They saw a woman in red coming over and handing him a burning incense stick as thick as his little finger. He nodded in thanks.

Soon, Chen Ju was handed a wrist-thick incense stick. "Why is yours so thick?" Liang Yue was a little puzzled.

"Because I'm a big pilgrim, so naturally it should be thicker." Chen Ju chuckled.

"If you have money, you can get advantages everywhere." Liang Yue said casually.

At this time, a middle-aged man in a red satin robe walked out from the high platform and said to the believers below in a gentle voice: "Today we still have to perform the holy fire cleansing ceremony for the most devout believers!"

As they were talking, the believers who had been chosen already lined up in the audience and went on stage one by one.

These people were all covered with talisman papers. After they walked up, the middle-aged man pushed out the holy fire with one palm. With a bang, the whole person would explode. The flames would last for a few breaths before slowly going out.

It is said that the holy fire can cleanse the body and help people get rid of evil thoughts and get back to the root of the problem.

If a person is extremely evil, he will be burned to death by the holy fire; if a person is righteous, he will become healthy and light, and all diseases will be eliminated.

The believers below looked at those who were burned by the holy fire with envy. It turned out that those who were burned were not only not injured, but their eyes were shining, and they looked more energetic.

"The one burning people on the stage is the incense master of the Righteous Fire Sect, who is responsible for presiding over a hall ceremony." Chen Ju whispered in the audience, "I dare not go on this kind of stage, for fear that they will take the opportunity to burn me to death and even accuse me of harboring evil thoughts."

"Do we need to wait for the Holy Fire to burn us to know that you have evil thoughts?" Liang Yue also whispered, "You have been staring at the thighs of the maiden. It's strange that even a good person would be so angry."

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Chen Ju defended himself, "I envy them for being able to get close to the holy fire, you don't understand!"

After all those who needed it had completed the cleansing of the holy fire, today's gathering ceremony was almost over. There were still many believers kneeling below, reluctant to leave.

The incense master stepped down from the stage and smiled at Chen Ju, "Mr. Chen seems to seldom attend our gatherings. Do you want to purify yourself by coming here today?"

"Thank you, Master Lin. I won't be here for now." Chen Ju said, "I am already very happy to feel the light and heat of the holy fire up close."

"The holy fire cleanses the body and can burn away all evil spirits. From now on, your mind will be clear and free of distracting thoughts." Lin Xiangzhu said gently, "Young Master Chen, don't you want to give it a try?"

"Really, there's no need. I don't have any distracting thoughts usually. I'm famous for my pure heart and few desires." Chen Ju lied.

"It can also help to strengthen your body, improve your cultivation, and cure diseases." Lin Xiangzhu continued to persuade, "Many believers have to queue up."

"Then let those who need it come first." Chen Ju said, "After all, I joined the church too late, and it is not appropriate for me to queue in front of others."

"After the holy fire cleanses your body, it can also enhance your luck and fortune. From now on, you will have good fortune and prosperity." Lin Xiangzhu continued, "Young Master Chen, are you still not tempted?"

"Hehe, I'm not interested in money, just go with the flow." Chen Ju said.

Lin Xiangzhu was a little disappointed. "Since Young Master Chen is so determined, then this ceremony will end here. I believe you won't care about the remaining benefits such as aphrodisiac. I will ask someone to collect the holy fire..."

Before he finished speaking, Chen Ju had already taken off his brocade robe and asked, "Is it okay to wear this? The coat shouldn't get burned, right? But this is quite expensive, so I'd better take it off to be safe. There shouldn't be any accidents, right?"

Lin Xiangzhu: "..."

Liang Yue: “…”

While he was showing off, there seemed to be some noise coming from outside, with faint sounds of shouting and fighting.

Liang Yue had quick eyes and ears, so he immediately turned around to look.

An old man in tattered clothes was begging outside the gathering place, "My whole family are believers of the church. My daughter came to Nanzhou with the Holy Church. Please let me go in and find her, please..."

"Old man! You've come here so many times. Don't disturb others from worshipping! Go away!" A clean man pushed him to the ground.

“Please!” The old man knelt down and begged, “Let me find my daughter…”

(End of this chapter)