Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return Chapter 1926: What’s 2025 Showing Off in Front of Han Yan

The recruitment of priests was also progressing in an orderly manner. According to Han Yan’s intention, more than a hundred family members had become temple priests, while nearly a thousand others became temple guards, and their character would later be assessed for priesthood.

Just as Han Yan predicted, for these people who had suffered from wandering, having a family member become a priest was a great honor. Even if others became temple guards, as long as their character was not bad, they could gradually become priests. To them, this was a blessing from the God, so there was no complaint at all. As for those family members temporarily serving as guards, they were naturally diligent and cautious, fearing that the slightest mistake would strip them of the qualification to become priests, bringing shame to their family.

For this reason, although Huayu City suddenly increased by tens of thousands of people in a short time, there was no conflict and everyone coexisted peacefully. Even the most unruly individuals behaved themselves without the family feuds or even bloody conflicts that Han Yan initially worried about.

The entire Huayu City was peaceful and prosperous, where lost items were not picked up, and doors were not closed at night. As the guardian of Huayu City, the reputation of Great Priest Mu reached unprecedented heights.

Several days later, the families of Gu and Tang Gu also arrived in Huayu City, and shortly after, an intruding visitor came as well.

On this day, Han Yan was discussing with Zhu Yulan about establishing the Huayu Commerce when an arrogant cold snort came from outside the temple: "With your identities, you are not qualified to know my background. Let your Main Priest come to see me."

Han Yan frowned. After the several fierce battles at the Tianyang City sacrificial ceremony, her fame had already soared, and even the main priests from other Twelve Divine Temples dared not show off in her Huayu Temple. Who was this person daring to speak so loftily!

Soon, Han Yan saw the visitor.

This person had gray hair at the temples, looking about sixty or seventy years old, with a pointy and thin face that invisibly gave off a sinister feeling. The most striking feature was his green priest robe, adorned with three red cloud patterns on the hem and cuffs.

A third-tier Divine Heart Priest! Could it be that Han Yan guessed the visitor’s origin correctly.

The Twelve Divine Temples under the Life God Temple clearly didn’t have a priest of this level, so it was evident this person came from the Life God Temple.

Han Yan was somewhat puzzled. Why did someone from the Life God Temple come to Huayu Temple? Could her previous actions have caught their attention? That would be unfortunate.

"Master Priest!" Upon seeing Han Yan, several temple guards hurriedly bowed in salute.

"Are you Han Yan?" The Divine Heart Priest raised his neck, glancing at Han Yan with arrogance and asked.

"Indeed, may I know your esteemed name and the reason for your visit?" Although she disliked the man’s arrogance, Han Yan was no longer the pampered young lady she used to be and only asked calmly.

Not being angry was one thing, but it didn’t mean she would bow and scrape because of the other’s background. After all, he was just a third-tier Divine Heart Priest, far inferior to her.

"Han Yan, how dare you be so disrespectful to an upper priest?" The visitor was clearly used to flattery and was displeased not to see any hint of obsequiousness on Han Yan’s face, saying harshly.

Like the Holy Court Continent, the Divine Continent also had a strict hierarchy of ranks and status. To the Twelve Divine Temples under the Life God Temple, it was the Main Temple, and priests from the Life God Temple naturally deemed themselves as superiors.

"I wonder where your esteemed eyes noticed my disrespect? Why didn’t I realize? This Master Priest has many affairs to attend to. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave." Han Yan was naturally repelled by the old man’s condescending attitude and saw no need to waste words with him.

Originally worried that someone from the Life God Temple might discover something and specifically send someone to investigate her, but seeing the old man’s arrogant demeanor, Han Yan completely relaxed. This kind of person, regardless of cultivation or scheming, was no threat at all.

"Guards, take this gentleman to the guesthouse to rest and treat him well, don’t neglect him." Although Han Yan was repulsed, she couldn’t forgo proper etiquette.

Though Han Yan spoke politely, it was obvious she didn’t take him seriously, almost on the verge of showing him out. The old man was not stupid and couldn’t pretend not to notice the implication in Han Yan’s words, feeling both ashamed and angry, his face turning red.

"How bold, Han Yan, to treat an upper priest like this!" The old man shouted in rage.

"Calm down, sir, calm down." At that moment, another elderly man in a priest robe rushed over, persuading the old man while subtly signaling Han Yan, being none other than Zhuge Qiu with whom she had crossed paths before.

"Lord Zhuge." Han Yan nodded in greeting and asked.

Although Zhuge Qiu was somewhat arrogant, he had a sense of propriety in matters of principle, so Han Yan quite admired him.

"Master Priest, this is Zhao Xinggu, the Penalty Priest of the Life God Temple," Zhuge Qiu introduced the old man’s background to Han Yan with a respectful demeanor.

Zhao Xinggu? Han Yan found the name familiar, but couldn’t immediately recall where she had heard it before.

"So it’s Lord Zhao, forgive my oversight." Seeing Zhuge Qiu’s respectful attitude towards Zhao Xinggu and his persistent signaling, Han Yan felt embarrassed to disrespect him, courteously cupping her hands to Zhao Xinggu.

"Hmph." Zhao Xinggu evidently held great displeasure towards Han Yan, responding with a cold snort.

"Right, Lord Zhuge, what brings you here?" Han Yan asked Zhuge Qiu as if she hadn’t noticed.

"Priest Mu, let’s talk inside," Zhuge Qiu said.

"Very well, gentlemen, please." Han Yan invited the two inside the reception hall and had fragrant tea served.

"Priest Mu, the reason I came to Huayu Temple is actually about Xiang Qiuzhan." After drinking a few sips of tea and seeing that Han Yan was still quite courteous, Zhao Xinggu took the initiative to speak.

"Oh, please go ahead, Lord Zhao." Han Yan said calmly.

"Xiang Qiuzhan is a notorious criminal wanted by all the Divine Temples, rumored to have died at your hands, a blessing for our temple and countless common people.

Master Priest had heard about Lord Zhuge’s report, originally intended to report to the Divine Lord to commend and reward you. However, there were some differences within the Life God Temple. Many doubted your ability to kill such a strong figure. Even though Lord Zhuge swore he would testify for you, they still harbored doubts about the identity of the person killed, leading Master Priest to specifically order me to come to Huayu City to verify this matter." Zhao Xinggu said pompously.