Storm of Gods

Chapter 23 Divine Relics

Upon hearing about the divine relic, Luo Jin's eyes flashed with a glint of light, but he wasn't overly surprised. He simply stared at Li Xin, who met his gaze honestly. Everyone has secrets.

Luo Jin pondered for a moment, then asked, "Could you tell me?"

Li Xin knew that Luo Jin didn't need to say that at all. They weren't related by blood, and unless they were on good terms, Li Xin, given his status, wouldn't bother with him.

Li Xin briefly explained how he was inexplicably kidnapped and taken to a huge castle in an unknown location. The divine artifact was implanted by the people in the castle. Later, he escaped while the guards were not paying attention, but he was injured and passed out in the sewers. After that, he was picked up by Aunt Fei and they lived together.

What happened next was just as the Night Watchers had recorded. Li Xin was about to mention his divine relic when Luo Jin waved his hand and said, "Don't tell me about that. That was your destiny. Your fate was already predetermined. This is the rule among the Night Watchers, and it's also the rule of the hidden world. You have to keep your own secrets, even if they are your family. Sometimes letting them know too much can bring danger."

This is something Li Xin has always done, and Aunt Fei, with her insight, seems to have some idea about it, but she never asks.

Luo Jin had made a guess some time ago. It wasn't that he could sense the divine relic, but rather that he analyzed the possibility based on Li Xin's combat characteristics, the Night Patrol's investigation, and his characteristics during the Night Patrol's training.

Without prior experience, it's impossible to possess such strong comprehensive combat skills out of thin air. Awakening around the age of ten isn't too surprising, but his hunting trip in the forest and the fact that the Night Patrolman saw his wounds on his first visit raise questions.

How could someone who can calmly kill a Licker become disheveled from hunting? Based on Luo Jin's experience, the probability of eliminating the side effects of divine relics is extremely high. This kind of crude method was not invented by Li Xin.

The Night Watchman was no stranger to divine relics. As the captain and an important figure in the Moon Goddess Church, it was no secret to him. However, such things were extremely rare and hard to come by.

Once chosen by a divine relic and fully contained, it cannot be separated. The fact that Li Xin is still alive today shows that his divine relic is relatively gentle and belongs to the righteous god lineage.

"Uncle Luo, what exactly is that hellish place? And what are those skeleton-like, immortal creatures?" Li Xin asked, seizing this rare opportunity.

Castles, mysterious realms...

He was considered a high-ranking member of the Night Watchers, but he was not a nobleman and lacked the accumulation of mystical knowledge. His responsibility in the church was frontline combat, not knowledge-based guidance. Although he had some guesses, he was not certain.

"What is that mysterious castle? I can look it up when I return to the Holy See. There are many secret organizations on the Dao Yuan Continent. Besides the various Holy Sees, there are also holy sites, such as the Drywood Monastery, the Peak Pool, and the Holy Temple." Luo Jin pondered for a while, but according to Li Xin, that place didn't seem like a holy site.

"The Holy Land sounds really powerful?"

Luo Jin nodded. "A place that can be called a holy land is a place where the supreme will of the supreme god has descended. It originated before the new century and has a lofty status. No matter which kingdom or the church, it must give it enough respect."

The supreme will of the highest god?

“These things are very far removed from us; they are matters between churches. Those monsters may have used props to deceive people. In any case, you have already left and adapted to the divine relics, so there is no need to worry too much,” Luo Jin said. “Within the Kingdom of Lilong, even the most powerful organizations are secretive and cannot confront a nation head-on. As for the sacred land, it is best not to go there unless absolutely necessary. Although the possibility of being tracked there is very small, according to what you said, this organization is not ordinary, so we should still be careful.”

Luo Jin felt that Li Xin was most likely used by the secret organization as a transit vessel to contain the divine relics, which could be considered a blessing in disguise. Luo Jin was not afraid, but at his age, he knew that it was better to be cautious. "You are also amazing to have been able to maintain this balance until now. I judge that they probably think you are already dead, as long as you don't expose yourself."

Li Xin nodded, spread his hands, and smiled helplessly, "The previous owners of this divine relic all died, and they all died very smoothly. I was quite uneasy about it sometimes."

Seeing that Li Xin's words were interesting, Luo Jin couldn't help but smile. "You're very lucky. Although I haven't been involved with divine relics of this level, I still know some common sense, such as the three laws of divine relics."

Li Xin's eyes widened, looking like a curious child. "Uncle Luo, please give me some pointers. I'm a complete newbie." Seemingly noticing Luo Jin's confusion, he added, "It means a complete novice."

"The Three Fundamental Laws of Divine Relics:"
1. Divine relics are incompatible;
2. The divine relics you obtain are all predestined.

3. You can never possess divine relics; you can only safeguard them for the next generation. "You can gradually understand the specifics later. Divine relics do indeed have strong enhancing and auxiliary powers, but you must maintain reverence during the process of enhancing their power."

Li Xin fully appreciated the advantages of having legs, and wondered, "How can I enhance the destiny star of a divine relic?"

Luo Jin glanced at Li Xin but didn't press the matter. "Generally speaking, potions and sacred sites are determined by the characteristics of the abilities produced by divine relics. Once the potion is made, the recipes are mostly in the hands of the Holy See. Potions are characterized by their high cost and the fact that they are divine relics that have already been mastered. Sacred sites are omnipotent, but their disadvantages are danger and unpredictability. It depends on your personal luck and ability. In addition, not all divine relics can be upgraded. Given your current situation, the path of potions is blocked. Sacred sites are the only way, but I suggest you slow down."

Li Xin blushed slightly, knowing that Luo Jin was genuinely concerned for him. "Uncle Luo, I also want to thank you for the Red Moon Medal, which helps to balance the side effects."

Luo Jin smiled slightly, "You don't need to thank me too much. If you believe in a cult, wearing the Moon Goddess Medal can be very dangerous. Li Xin, remember, in our line of work, you can never be too careful. Also, the power stored in the medal is limited, so you can't rely on it too much, and it doesn't help with advancement."

Li Xin smiled wryly, "Uncle Luo, don't force yourself to put your heart into education."

Even if that function existed, it wouldn't be worth wasting the Moon Goddess Medal to determine whether Li Xin was a cult member. The Night Patrol's home turf is under the Moon Goddess's protection. What cult member would come to the Moon Goddess's headquarters? That would be like the God of Longevity playing with his own hands.

Moreover, there are a total of twelve Moon Goddess Medals, which are only awarded to those who have made great contributions.

Fortunately, Li Xin still has a clear head.

Luo Jin couldn't help but laugh, "You're quite clever, but you're always coming up with bad ideas when you're bored. Looks like I really need to find you some work to do."

Li Xin knew that Luo Jin was referring to Casey. He thought his aunt was too weak-willed and had sold him out. He didn't need to talk about such things; he could just pretend to be confused about elders' affairs. "Anything is fine, otherwise I won't feel comfortable taking this salary."

“There’s something I need to tell you first. Think about it before you make a decision. This mission carries some risk and requires agility; it can’t be done with brute force,” Luo Jin said. He wasn’t worried about Li Xin’s skills. “There’s a problem in the Imperial Academy in Tianjing. There’s a serious lack of faith, and the chief bishop suspects that it may have been invaded by a cult.”

"Huh? Are cults this powerful now?" Li Xin was genuinely surprised. Churches, the Order of the Church, the Night Patrolmen—these all have divine protection... or has the Moon Goddess weakened?

“Although the Church is involved in the Council of the Church, the Church cannot interfere with the specific teaching direction of the Council of the Church. Moreover, the agreement with Grand Consul Luther included freedom of religion, which means that one can choose to believe in any god, or not choose at all,” Luo Jin explained. “But the infiltration of cults was indeed unexpected. Of course, at present it is only a serious suspicion, without any substantial evidence.”

“Uncle Luo, you’re in the open while the enemy is in the shadows. Moreover, the nobles most likely think you’re trying to seize power and will definitely hold you back. You need a good helper for this,” Li Xin said. “Someone who can infiltrate the enemy.”

Luo Jin looked at Li Xin and shook his head helplessly. In fact, he knew from the beginning that Li Xin should be the best candidate, but he had been hesitant. "Don't get excited yet. The opponent is no ordinary organization. Once you get involved, it will be extremely dangerous."

“Some things have to be done by someone,” Li Xin smiled slightly. “You said I’m lucky.”

Luo Jin was silent for a while, then said, "Alright, let's join forces and stir things up. You can keep your position as a night patrolman, I can seal your file, and I'll issue gag orders to the others. You'll enter the Order of the Order under a new identity. Tell me, what are your requirements? Don't be shy, it's all work anyway."

Li Xin thought about it seriously, "Is it possible to receive two salaries?"

Luo Jin looked at this little money-grubber and couldn't help but laugh. "Okay, you did a good job on the mission. I'll apply for a commendation for you. This is a big deal."

"Oh, right, Uncle Luo, Aunt Fei said she'd like to come over for dinner sometime; she's an excellent cook." Li Xin finally remembered today's topic.

Luo Jin hesitated for a moment, but still nodded in agreement.

(End of this chapter)