Chapter 398: Chapter 398, The Opposition
She couldn’t see the people below clearly, but the people below could see her.
Especially when they saw her face, they were all immensely excited.
"The Saintess is back, the Saintess is back!"
The Saintess of the Moon-Worshiping Sect was no longer just a portrait, as it had been in the past.
"All of you, rise!" Yun Jinnian said faintly.
"Thank you, Saintess!"
The five great elders stood up first, followed by the others, all in strict observance of the rules laid out.
There was a moment of silence in the great hall.
Everyone was waiting for Yun Jinnian to speak; though she had been the Empress, she was still somewhat nervous facing so many people.
After glancing at Elder Jin, she unfastened the pouch from her waist and took out the small cauldron.
"The Sacred Relic, it’s the Sacred Relic!"
People below whispered among themselves again, but quickly fell silent.
"Yes, this is the Sacred Relic, and I am your Saintess. Within the Sacred Relic resides a Spiritual Poisonous Insect. I will do my utmost to bring prosperity to the Moon-Worshiping Sect and to provide a peaceful home for all of you!"
As Yun Jinnian finished speaking, someone asked, "Does this mean the Saintess will not leave us again?"
Were they picking a fight?
Yun Jinnian looked towards Elder Jin.
Elder Jin’s face immediately turned quite unpleasant.
"No, although I am your Saintess, I am still young. I have my own family, and I need to be with them. Therefore, I will not stay in Nanjiang in the future!"
"What kind of Saintess are you then? If you are the Saintess of the Moon-Worshiping Sect, you should stay with the sect in Nanjiang. Otherwise... Ah..."
The person didn’t finish speaking before a scream was heard.
They were beaten up by those around them, a fierce beating at that.
Yun Jinnian held her forehead; what kind of people were these?
Soon the person went silent, and Elder Jin stood up and walked to Yun Jinnian’s side, "The four other great elders and I have discussed and agreed that the Saintess will stay in the Capital City in the future and return to Nanjiang once every three years. During this period, Elder Mu and Elder Tu will accompany the Saintess in the Capital City."
Upon hearing this, the people of the Moon-Worshiping Sect understood the significance of the three-year agreement.
As long as the Saintess would return, everything else was negotiable.
After all, they had managed for so many years without a Saintess. Now that they had both a Saintess and a Sacred Relic, the sect’s future was sure to be even better. Thus, there were not as many demanding individuals.
Especially since the five great elders, the four Hall Masters, and the four Saint Emissaries had not spoken, those below them, the small fries, had even less to say.
"From now on, the matters of Nanjiang will be managed by the elders, Hall Masters, and Saint Emissaries after deliberation!" Yun Jinnian spoke again.
After all, there was no difference between the Moon-Worshiping Sect now and before, the only difference being the addition of a Saintess.
That was only Yun Jinnian’s thought; in truth, the people of the Moon-Worshiping Sect desired her presence most, otherwise the five great elders would not have compromised!
After saying a few more encouraging words, Yun Jinnian left.
Back at Zizhu Academy, Yun Jinnian had Hemei and Henuan quickly remove the heavy items from her body, "They are too heavy!"
"These ornaments are really beautiful!" Shi Jiayu said.
Yun Jinnian then remembered the origin of the Sacred Relic and quickly asked, "Jiayu, this Sacred Relic belonged to your grandmother, but why doesn’t it absorb your blood?"
Shi Jiayu shook her head.
She didn’t care about these things at all.
She had been naive in the past, but she wasn’t foolish.
Moreover, she owed her life to Yun Jinnian, so she cared even less for worldly possessions.
"Should we invite the five great elders to come and ask?" Yun Jinnian suggested.
It was always important to clarify things.
No matter the situation, having a clear understanding would eliminate any lingering grievances in the heart.
Shi Jiayu thought for a moment and agreed, "Alright!"