Chapter 347

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Chapter 347: The Gift of the Holy Word Religion

"And then? What are your thoughts?" Chu Jiang asked with great interest.

Jade still didn’t show any emotions. "I have no thoughts. I am willing to give everything for my lord and for the Holy Word Religion. It’s just a mere identity, so if the Pope wants to use it, he can use it."

"Is that so?" Chu Jiang looked into Jade’s black eyes. "Then why did you cry before? Was it because your Pope forced you to do something you didn’t want to do? And it was done in the name of God, so you couldn’t refuse, only accept."

Jade’s face couldn’t help but change. "You, how…?"

"How did I know?" Chu Jiang stood up. "It’s a secret."

"Let’s go, take me to see that woman." Speaking these words, Chu Jiang walked towards the door on his own initiative.

Jade hesitated for a moment, but quickly caught up.

The reason why Chu Jiang knew was based on the images shown by the Sky Observing Ghost Mirror, he made a small inference. Since he didn’t know the specific conversation between the two parties, he didn’t explain in detail.

It seemed that the result was similar to what he had guessed. Although Jade appeared firm and free on the surface, her inner thoughts were probably very complex. He also didn’t know what exactly the Pope wanted her to do.

As for this Ghost Mirror, it actually didn’t deceive Chu Jiang last time. He didn’t know what tricks it was hiding. At that time, Chu Jiang didn’t even say that he wanted to examine the situation of the Holy Word Religion.

……

Led by Jade, the two entered the city’s sewer.

The sewers in America are different from those in my country. They are much wider and big enough for homeless people to live in. Many dark stories from the West happen in these sewers.

Skillfully navigating through the underground pipes, Jade eventually opened a hidden door embedded in the wall, leading Chu Jiang into a quiet room.

The room was decorated like a small chapel. At the front of the chapel, there was a cross and a statue of Jesus. The walls were adorned with religious paintings, making it look like a secret church preaching venue.

Seeing no one around, Chu Jiang looked around and asked, "Is this your church’s territory? Why is there a statue of Jesus here?"

"Jesus is one of the incarnations of our Lord on Earth," Jade patiently explained.

This made Chu Jiang want to laugh a little. "Is it the same story again? You monotheistic religions all have the same preaching theory. Whenever there is an influential god, you claim it as your own Lord’s incarnation."

Jade rebutted in a serious tone, "This is a fact. Our Lord has the power of foresight. He has seen the day of human destruction and wants to change it all, to save humanity."

A ghost saving everything? Chu Jiang shook his head.

But he clearly had no intention of arguing with the fanatics, as it was pointless.

Chu Jiang realized this back in his student days, that when believers have made up their minds about something, further discussion often falls into sophistry. The best approach is to avoid arguing.

Of course, now that Chu Jiang has grown up and his thoughts have changed, he believes that the best way is to use force to persuade – whoever has the biggest fists is right.

Just at that moment, a mysterious and tall woman dressed in a black cloak, with a hood covering her head, slowly emerged from inside the statue of Jesus, like an ethereal shadow turning into reality.

Jade immediately approached, placing a hand over her chest and bowing, "Greetings to the Pope."

The mysterious woman nodded slightly, then smiled at Chu Jiang, "Long time no see."

Her voice was slightly hoarse, magnetic, and full of enticing allure that could lead one astray, completely different from her tone when talking to Jade.

Chu Jiang couldn’t see the woman’s entire face, only half of her chin under the shadow of the hood. Even with Phantom Eyes, he couldn’t see through the black robe.

It seemed like it was not a cloak, but the manifestation of some kind of supernatural power.

This made Chu Jiang frown slightly, "What is the purpose of calling me here?"

"Very simple, this is our first formal meeting. I want to represent my master and give you a gift."

"Do you remember the sentence on the back of the flyer? [We need a pure and wild body to contain your sins]."

The pope’s tone was vague, while Jade lowered her head slightly, no one knew what she was thinking at that moment.

Chu Jiang took out the flyer again and looked at the elegant handwriting on the back. He still couldn’t understand, "Purpose, I mean, purpose! You had planned this so early, your god can really foresee the current situation?"

The pope nodded, "God foresaw it. Although there are countless possibilities for the future, He did foresee this scene today."

"As for our purpose… is it not allowed to be friends with you? Is it not allowed to win you over?"

Chu Jiang sneered, "Can a woman really bribe me? Are you thinking too much?"

"Let me guess, after I have a relationship with Jade, you will control me in a special way."

"This control should be achieved on a mental level, which is what they call "taking in my sins". But what sins do I have? Is it a sin not to believe in your god?"

"Last time, when I faced Black Sun and was close to death, you tempted me with flyers, trying to make me wholeheartedly believe in your god in exchange for help from the Holy Word Religion."

"But that didn’t work last time, so now you want to use this low-level method?"

"Forgive me for being blunt, but have you misunderstood something? On what grounds do you think I would accept this woman?"

Chu Jiang’s cold gaze met the face under the Pope’s shadow.

"To be honest, if you had started with this scheme, there would have been a chance of success."

"After all, back then I was just a naive, innocent high school student, completely unaware of this cruel world, only knowing that there are really ghosts in the world."

"But now? Are you insulting my intelligence or insulting your own intelligence?"

Chu Jiang’s rude words made Jade clench her fist. She felt like she was unwanted. But the Pope said this was God’s will, and God never makes mistakes…

The Pope didn’t get angry. She covered her mouth and chuckled, "Okay, I knew this kind of argument wouldn’t convince you."

"Here’s the thing, your sin is not about not believing in God. It’s about opening that diary. That’s your original sin."

"God left clues in the diary, but you ignored His warning. So, it’s really hard for God not to notice you."

Chu Jiang’s gaze froze. "So, the notes in the diary were left by your God?"

"They were notes? I’m not quite sure. God only said He had one page of the diary. So, He can somehow influence the diary in a small way, like leaving short messages."