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Pure yellow clothes make the already fair skin look even more crystal clear.

Liu Qingshuang, with flushed cheeks, stood outside the church door. Even the priests who were coming and going couldn't help but look at her.

The cute 14-year-old girl has reached the age of marriage in Daxia. Now he is standing timidly on the street, with only three servants behind him, which makes people think wildly.

Several gentlemen coming and going from the casino in the main hall couldn't help but stand there and look over attentively. If it weren't for the prominent family crest on the small sedan behind him, the church door would not be so quiet.

The gentlemen in the church were not too slow to respond. A priest in red robes quickly came out. While paying attention to Liu Qingshuang's family crest and appearance, he smiled and said: "Miss, please come with me."

Red-robed priests are considered third-class beings in Xia Jing Holy Church, and Xingzhou Holy Church does not give them many priest quotas.

"Sorry to trouble you." Liu Qingshuang raised her face. Two servants followed, and the remaining one stayed outside.

Cheng Jinzhou was waiting in his room, stroking his head and organizing his words.

To a 14-year-old girl, even though he is still fourteen now, he really doesn't know what to say.

Hearing the footsteps in the front yard, he immediately stood up, followed by a knock on the door.

"Uh... hello." Cheng Jinzhou looked at Liu Qingshuang, who was about the same height as himself, and didn't know what to call him.

Liu Qingshuang silently performed a lady's ceremony, and then said to the red priest who wanted to watch the show: "Do you mind if we stay alone for a while?"

The priest in red smiled awkwardly and hurried away.

Cheng Jinzhou couldn't help but chuckle.

"Are you okay in the church?" Liu Qingshuang didn't smile at all, and there was a sad look on her face.

"Of course it's good." Cheng Jinzhou could guess his thoughts and said, "I'm just serving as a priest in the church. It's a part-time job. It doesn't count as joining the church completely."

Liu Qingshuang looked at him worriedly and said: "Grandpa went home yesterday and was furious. I ran out secretly. Did you know that an inspector from the Ministry of Household Affairs filed a complaint against you?"

"Of course I know." Cheng Jinzhou smiled bitterly, not knowing how to explain it. He thought he would be safe by locking people up in the outer peninsula, but he didn't expect that some of the star warlocks were close to the imperial court or close to the Hou family and the Lu family. In short, the result was that he would get into trouble again.

Of course, it would be best if Hou Wenwu could learn a lesson.

Liu Qingshuang looked into Cheng Jinzhou's eyes and continued: "Yesterday, a star warlock came specifically to see grandpa. They talked for a long time. I didn't see him, but I knew he was a high-level star warlock."

"How do you know you are a high-level astromancer?"

"Grandpa greeted him personally, and he was accompanied by two star warlocks." Liu Qingshuang whispered: "They didn't know what they were discussing. They discussed it for a long time..."

Cheng Jinzhou was stunned for a moment. Most astromancers have the ability to protect themselves, and the higher the level, the stronger the ability. If they wanted to keep it secret, they should not have brought any other star warlocks with them, but it was a little weird that they still brought two genuine star warlocks during the confidentiality period.

Ordinary third-level star warlocks are unlikely to receive similar treatment.

After telling the information she knew, Liu Qingshuang just sat there, seemingly not knowing what to say.

Before she decided to come to the temple, she prepared for a long time and just ran out after making up her mind. But when she actually met Cheng Jinzhou and saw that he was fine, her worries seemed unnecessary. She knew very well what her grandfather's attitude was, and she couldn't help but feel confused about the future.

Thinking of this, Liu Qingshuang couldn't help but feel sad.

She didn't want to cry in front of Cheng Jinzhou, so she turned around and said, "Seeing that you are well, I will go back first."

"Stay here first." Cheng Jinzhou pulled her helplessly and said, "There is a banquet tonight and many people are coming. Will you come to join it?"

No matter how much she pretends, the little girl can't hide from his eyes. No matter how much she says she is his fiancée, if she goes back crying, I'm afraid the old man of the Liu family will become even more furious. As for what they were discussing, Xiao Cheng was not that worried.

Star Warlocks basically have immunity from their own country. No matter how bad the political situation is, the lives of Star Warlocks are rarely involved. Therefore, things like comebacks happen from time to time, and things like fear of failure are not very necessary.

Liu Qingshuang still acted strong, raised her head and said: "I am alone, I can go back."

Cheng Jinzhou directly denied: "Don't rush back, let's talk about it after attending the banquet. Don't worry about my affairs. Even if the Star Warlock Association is unhappy, they will come to the banquet. Don't you like Xiang Xin very much? I haven't seen you for a while. She can invite him here."

The little girl blinked her big shining eyes. Seeing that Cheng Jinzhou was not just talking casually, she tilted her head and thought for a moment, then whispered: "It still doesn't work."

"Or not?"

"I didn't bring a skirt."

Cheng Jinzhou couldn't help but cover his face. What was the reason?

In fact, this is an incredibly powerful reason.

And in a church where old men gather, there would never be a suitable skirt for Liu Qingshuang to wear.

After seeing a few plain white nun dresses, Liu Qingshuang insisted: "I'll go back and change."

Compared to its previous request, its expression now was much more determined.

Cheng Jinzhou covered his face and said, "It's not safe for you to go back. Or, I can ask Xiang Xin and the others to help you choose one."

As he spoke, he began to write a note. The cost of the communication star array was nothing now.

Seeing his hurried movements, Liu Qingshuang couldn't help but smile and never mentioned going back.

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In the evening, hundreds of lanterns were lit at the same time, making the church extremely bright in the night sky.

Just like the process of Cheng Jinzhou joining the church, the dinner was held in a bit of a hurry. When several red-robed priests stood in front of the door to greet the guests, star warlocks kept passing by in the sky.

Father Li Zhong was beside Cheng Jinzhou, waiting to greet the important gentlemen when they arrived. He looked at the Star Warlocks who were passing by like shooting stars, and said calmly: "This is the Star Warlock Association demonstrating against us."

The reason why the Holy Church was able to gain a firm foothold in Great Xia, in addition to the political balance and differentiation considerations, was mainly because they provided a large number of cheap star warlocks for the Great Xia army.

The simplest and mindless Star Array, food mixed with various medicinal materials, while forging a group of fat men, also trained a group of Star Warlocks who can be used on the battlefield - if normal people from the Star Warlock Association There are very few Star Warlocks who are willing to go to the battlefield and fight to the death.

While highlighting the advantages of the temple, it also highlights their disadvantages.

With very few resources to help Xingzhou Temple, the development speed of high-end star warlocks in Daxia Temple is very slow. If they are unlucky, they may even stagnate for a while.

Whether one can become an Astromancer has a lot to do with talent, but in most cases, gifted children will give priority to the Astromancer Association. In addition, the number of bases that the Temple can recruit is so small that they always have to waste more. His experience in training Star Warlock apprentices.

As time went by, Cheng Jinzhou felt relieved and said, "It's better if there's no trouble."

In fact, the Star Warlock Association had nothing to object to. Cheng Jinzhou was not a Star Warlock trained by them and he could come and go freely. It's just that Xi Wuyong once proposed to him on behalf of the Royal Star Warlocks to build a Star Warlock Tower for him for free; An Feng Star Warlock also made it clear that he did not want him to join the temple, and insisted on doing so, which was more or less a loss of face.

Father Li Zhong didn't know the cause and effect. What he valued most was the significance of Cheng Jinzhou's identity. He said cheerfully: "No matter how domineering the Star Warlock Association is, they will not dare to break ground on the temple. Otherwise, we will directly affect the relationship with Xingzhou." Go, we will burn together."

"It's better not to burn them all." Cheng Jinzhou laughed and saw Xiang Xin appearing at the gate. He quickly said to Father Li Zhong and went up to him.

Liu Qingshuang didn't want to interfere with the conversation between the two, so she stood slightly outside. Cheng Jinzhou walked over, naturally took her hand and said: "Let's go pick up Warlock Xiang Xinxing.

The soft little hand struggled slightly, but failed. Cheng Jinzhou didn't react until he realized it, but he pulled tighter.

Xiang Xin also saw Cheng Jinzhou, smiled and nodded to the pastor at the door, and walked in. The Star Warlock didn't just fly in just to show off, and he insisted on checking something, but he was just asking for trouble.

"Cheng Jinzhou Star Warlock." She still had a not very enthusiastic smile, but her tone was very sincere.

"Long time no see, what are you studying?" Cheng Jinzhou smiled and waved his hand, without using the common courtesy of nobles. Warlock Xiang Xinxing and Warlock Liu Kuangxing have rarely appeared in recent times.

Xiang Xin looked around and said with a smile: "Master has made a breakthrough in the limit. Everyone is very busy, but I heard that you have made a big decision?"

"It's always a decision to make, what do Warlock Liu Kuangxing think?" Cheng Jinzhou smiled. Since Xiang Xin is here, it means that Warlock Liu Kuangxing has acquiesced in his choice to a certain extent.

Astromancers are perhaps the freest group of people in the world, especially those with outstanding potential, who are even more favored. The so-called favored ones of God in the church are actually talking about everyone.

When Xiang Xin laughs, the tattoos on his neck tremble slightly, but they are not scary.

She looked at Liu Qingshuang and smiled: "Master, of course, I hope you will consider it carefully, but the matter has come to this, and the Star Warlock Association cannot be at odds with the Holy Church..."

Cheng Jinzhou nodded lightly. This was probably the attitude of Warlock Liu Kuangxing.

After saying a few words, Shen Cong appeared at the door with high spirits. Cheng Jinzhou apologized and wanted to go over. Xiang Xin suddenly said: "If possible, can Mr. Cheng let Hou Wenwu go?"

"Hou Wenwu?" Cheng Jinzhou stopped immediately and asked in confusion: "He and Warlock Liu Kuangxing?"

Xiang Xin looked around and whispered: "The position of the Royal Star Warlock may have changed. If you can help Mr. Liu Kuang in the temple, Master will also express his gratitude."

Cheng Jinzhou's heart was beating loudly and he was speechless for a moment.

The position of the royal star warlock means that he can use the star warlock resources of the Daxia government at will, and can profoundly affect the political economy of the entire Daxia. It is not an easy position. Although Warlock Jiang Huangxing had not been on good terms with the political officials of the past four years since Cai Xiangshi, and everyone had long expected that he would step down, it was only when the matter was imminent that Cheng Jinzhou discovered his preparations. insufficient.

After calming down a little, he lowered his voice and said, "Is Hou Wenwu a must-choice?"

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