Chapter 217

That day, there were 18 brides who entered the Shendian together.

An attendant came out and gave each bride a bottle of holy water.

It is said that this holy water can prolong life and cure all diseases. Many believers would rather scatter all their family property than ask for a bottle of holy water.

Other brides drank it as soon as they received the holy water.

Only the sister drank a little, and then hid it secretly. She wanted to save it for her sick mother.

After drinking the holy water, the 18 brides knelt together in front of the majestic and solemn image, praying devoutly.

The incense in the hall was curling, making people sleepy.

About halfway through the night, Ke An's sister suddenly felt as if she was being pressed by a heavy object, and felt breathless.

She opened her eyes in a daze, and actually saw a disheveled man doing lewd things to her.

She wanted to push the man away but was powerless, couldn't lift her hands, and couldn't make a sound. And her eyelids seemed to be heavy, sinking down, and finally sank into the dream again uncontrollably.

The next morning, the 18 brides woke up one after another and were picked up by their families.

When Ke An's sister was picked up back to her husband's house, she always felt that the scene that night was not right.

So, she carefully checked her body and saw some purple bruises on her thighs and waist.

And that night, after she and her husband shared the bed, there was no blood. The husband therefore believed that she was an unclean woman and drove her back to her maiden home in a rage.

Returning to her maiden home, her father scolded her for being shameful.

Ke An's sister told her family the truth about what happened in the Shendian that night.

Her father was even more angry: "You did such a filthy thing yourself, and you don't know you are wrong, and you actually dare to smear the Shendian? There were 18 brides sent to the Shendian with you last night. Why didn't anyone else have problems? You unfilial daughter who doesn't keep your womanly virtue, I will beat you to death!"

The abandonment of her husband's family and the distrust of her family completely crushed this poor woman.

That night, she hanged herself and died.

And Ke An was the only one who believed his sister.

He had always hated the Guiyuan Sect. Clearly, his family had never been rich, but his father had to offer most of his income, making him often hungry.

The things his sister said before she died also kept lingering in his mind.

He wanted to find out everything and appeal for his sister.

But the Guiyuan Sect was heavily guarded, and he was a commoner with no power or influence, and couldn't even enter the gate of the Shendian.

And his father still firmly believed that the god was omnipotent; even if his sister died because of this, it was just because she was taken to the god's side to enjoy happiness. He didn't feel there was any problem at all.

Later, his father arranged a marriage for Ke An.

Ke An liked that girl very much, and the relationship between the two was getting better and better, and they soon reached the point of talking about marriage.

But thinking that after marriage, his wife might suffer the same humiliation as his sister, he felt unacceptable.

He told his fiancée about his concerns, and she pondered: "Actually, I also feel that the Shendian is not right. My sister and brother-in-law had a very good relationship before marriage, but after marriage, my brother-in-law became colder and colder to her, and my sister always cried secretly. Later, she said that my brother-in-law suspected that she had lost her virginity before marriage, so he treated her like this. But my sister never did anything out of line. I have always been unable to figure it out. Now that I hear you say this, I suddenly realize. My sister must have encountered the same thing as your sister!"

However, in this country, questioning the god is a criminal act. They didn't even have a way to convince their families to believe.

Finally, the two decided to get married secretly. Even if they got married without a matchmaker, it was better than entering the Shendian and suffering humiliation.

But their matter was still discovered.

Ironically, the informants were the girl's parents.

In the hearts of these fanatical believers, the god is all-knowing. Since their daughter had violated the rules set by the god and still wanted to hide it, it would definitely bring disaster to the whole family.

So, for the safety of the whole family, and to help their daughter and son-in-law wash away their sins, they would rather let the two be paraded through the streets than help them cover it up.

"It is a pity that I am too incompetent; two years ago I couldn't save my sister, and I didn't even have the ability to help her find out the truth. Now, I don't have the ability to save myself and my wife. I really can't figure out what is going on? Why didn't anyone stand up to expose it?"

"Because even if you expose it, no one will believe it. Just like your family, they don't believe you and your sister."

When Lin Qingyue said this, she couldn't help but think of herself back then, actually stupid enough to expose the god's disguise in front of those crazy believers. In the end, she suffered even greater humiliation. No one believed her at all.

This is the power of those false gods. They make up one strange story after another, constantly brainwashing people. Finally, making people crazy.

If most of the world are crazy, then the remarks of the few sober people will be regarded as crazy talk.

After asking all the questions, before Ke An left, Lin Qingyue warned: "Remember, after leaving the city gate, go east all the way, and you should be able to catch up with your wife soon. There are only two people escorting her; wait until night to drug them, and then save your wife. In this way, you can avoid a direct confrontation."

Ke An thanked them repeatedly and left with the money.

After walking for a while, he suddenly turned back: "Benefactor, can you tell me your names? If my wife and I can survive this difficulty, I will carve long-life tablets for you in the future, worship you day and night, and bless you with a lifetime of good fortune."

Lin Qingyue said indifferently: "No need, I don't believe in gods, and I don't want to be a god."

What if you are worshipped on a shrine, and what if you carve a long-life tablet? Whether Lin Qingyue, the Immortal Venerable, brings blessings or kills, she never cares how others look at it.

Lin Qingyue said to Dongfang Qi: "Three days later is the fifteenth of this month, it should be a good opportunity. By then, I can pretend to be a bride and mix in. Let's see if it is a god or a ghost that comes out at night!"

Dongfang Qi said: "Okay. For safety, I will mix in with you."

Lin Qingyue looked at him with disgust: "Did you forget the situation Ke An said just now? That night, only brides can enter the Shendian. No one else is allowed to enter."

Dongfang Qi couldn't bear to let Lin Qingyue take risks alone, especially in such a weird situation.

"I will think of a way, I will definitely be able to mix in silently."

Three days later, on the fifteenth, one could see wedding processions everywhere in the city, blowing and beating, very lively.