Chapter 7, The Soul

Found it! It was as if a great treasure had been discovered. The cultivator let out a hearty laugh as he pulled out a bag of dried fruits from the cabinet, completely disregarding Adam's words of refusal, and took a large handful to place into Adam's arms

After Adam left, the abbot took out a piece of holy bread, tearing it into small bits and putting them into his mouth, his head lowered as if he were contemplating something

Although they are all referred to as monks, the specifications of their clerical garments differ. For instance, newly admitted monks typically have only one decorative pattern on their collars, while senior monks may have three.

If it were not for Adam's uniqueness, even other purebred werewolves would have probably lost control and transformed on the spot, only to be struck dead with a single blow

It determines the manner in which you accept your own experiences, and it also shapes the essence of your soul

"My soul will never remain in this place; even without the so-called glory of the divine, I shall crown it, making it extraordinarily noble!" Remembering the words of the elder monk, Adam sensed within him the werewolf bloodline referred to by the church as the bloodline of sin, yet he revealed no signs of peculiarity on his face

Then tomorrow I will block him at the door The monk frowned and said somewhat displeased

I was somewhat careless and overestimated my hidden abilities. If I had prepared a bit earlier, I would have been able to handle today's situation more confidently

Adam hesitated appropriately and said somewhat timidly, "No, my uncle and aunt left me some food at home"

Of course, there is one major issue: time. Adam smiled as he pinched Lina's cheek, then decisively closed the jar after feeding her a piece of dried fruit. Seeing the way Lina was drooling with desire, he took out another piece and let her eat it slowly

Indeed. The Master Knight tapped on the window, turned his head to look at Adam, and said: "The souls of men are not different at the beginning."

Adam looked at the remaining holy wafer on the table, seemingly hesitant to take a second one. Upon hearing the words of the abbot, he responded with a puzzled question: "Soul?"

Adam woke up, his face slightly embarrassed, and hurriedly said: "Cultivators should not take it, it is getting late, I need to hurry back..."

Be careful on the road, return early, come over early tomorrow, Alva dislikes people who are late, yet he can't even remember people's names

I will take a look; the last time Purdor came, he brought some dried fruits..." the abbot muttered to himself, "Where did they go? I remember they were right here.

Therefore, the next step is to leverage advantages to gain more initiative, thereby compensating for one's own disadvantages

Within that old man's frail body lies a terrifying holy power, a level of holy power that is quite rare. Adam could only feel the scar on his face burning, a pain that penetrated to the marrow, nearly causing him to cry out uncontrollably

Tomorrow I will speak about him ... ... The long-winded abbot completely lacks the authority to lead the dignitaries of the church.

Adam could only hold the dried fruit, and after expressing his gratitude, hurriedly ran back home

Adam scrutinized the monk closely and determined that he was the abbot of this church in the southern district

A monk walked in from outside and quietly inquired about the situation

You are learning painting with Alva, so let me use painting as an analogy. A person's soul is originally a blank canvas, and their experiences are the various colors of paint. The choices made regarding these experiences are the brush that applies them

In the television dramas of previous lives, the scenario where a spy is suspected numerous times, clears their name repeatedly, and ultimately gains the trust of the other party does not exist; the higher the position one holds, the less likely they are to believe in coincidences

Adam understood that the risks associated with Brother Flasius entering the church had also become apparent. Although the Holy Sound Church had made many concessions in recent years due to the rise of noble power, and some monks had even been corrupted by the nobility, there were still many formidable figures within its ranks

"Almost exposed." Adam knew that being the head monk of a certain district in a border town like Luoya was not a simple role, but he did not expect the other party to be so terrifying

If I were to show any signs of abnormality again, I fear that the other party would investigate me thoroughly.

Once again, he tousled the little girl's hair, and then carefully tied it up once more. Adam's heart gradually calmed down.

"It's nothing, young people should eat more." The abbot pulled back the curtains, stood by the window, and looked at the scene outside.

After a long day of work, you must be hungry. Let's have something to eat first

Before the sky completely darkened, Adam returned to the Kubo family, packed the dried fruits into jars, and called Lina to eat

The structure of the Holy Sound Church is not complex. In regional churches, the monks have different divisions of labor, most of whom are referred to as monks. Subsequently, they are rated based on a combination of merits, mastery of divine arts, age of initiation into the faith, and other factors

Thinking of this, Adam looked out the window at the night sky, where a crescent moon was slowly rising.

The benevolent-looking monk before me is slowly bending down, taking out the holy wafer from the cabinet, and enthusiastically placing it in front of Adam, calling him to eat as if he were a kindly grandfather from the neighborhood

My advantage lies in my concealment and the methods I have mastered to cover up the bloodline abnormalities, and now I can add that I have already infiltrated the church in the southern district

"There is no need, Rob, there is no need." The abbot shook his head and said, "Everyone has their own path to follow. Having ambition is not necessarily a bad thing; what matters is the choice within one's heart. Vlad needs to grow, Adam needs redemption. I believe they are both good children who can, under the glory of God, grasp the light and make their souls radiant."

At the beginning, I did not know how long my arrangement could mislead them. Once they find Luoya, given their understanding of me, they should be able to locate me quickly.

It is imperative to accelerate the progress! Adam is well aware of one thing, which is that his identity is not without flaws. The birthplace of Adam Boku is located some distance from Roya, but as long as someone takes the time to investigate, they will be able to find out that he is not the real Adam.

Watching Adam, who was becoming increasingly serene under his palm, the monk relaxed his brow, withdrew his hand, and staggered back to the vicinity of the cabinet, continuously groping inside it.

"No rush, I still have plenty here." The abbot squinted his eyes, smiling kindly, and then spoke: "Vera is a young man I hold in high regard; his soul has never been tainted. Therefore, I would like to see what kind of person he recommends. What kind of soul do they possess?"

However, it is also important to be cautious and not raise any further suspicions. This time, with the assistance of Brother Vlas, entering the church has already made the abbot suspect that Adam has issues, prompting him to take measures to test him

... ...

Begin to reflect on the gains from today's visit to the church in the depths of my heart

There are places where Brother Jim can be utilized, and also that Lord Rupert. I heard information about him while eavesdropping at Baron Mansra's residence

From the moment of birth into this world, everything experienced and encountered influences this soul

May the glory of God bless you, guiding you out of confusion. The monk's broad and sturdy palm pressed upon Adam's head, and at that moment, his voice grew grand, as if countless sacred bells were being rung, or perhaps countless holy spirits and angels surrounded them, singing hymns.

A deeper understanding of the different species is necessary, so that I can find and subdue them later. Adam calculated bit by bit: My power is indeed too limited, which is my disadvantage

Some people compose it into an epic, some transform it into sunlight to warm others, while some have souls that are like those sunk in mud, reeking unbearably. And what about you? The eyes of the monk seem to see through the human heart, piercing directly into Adam's soul: "Adam, what will your soul be like?"

Only senior monks are qualified to preside over a local church, and those monks who preside over the church are also referred to as the abbot. Furthermore, only the abbot is permitted to have patterns embroidered on the cuffs of their robes

Once a suspicion is cleared, it can indeed lead the other party to feel it was a misunderstanding, thereby increasing their trust in you. However, if suspicions arise a second or third time, your covert career should come to an end

I... I don't know. Adam lowered his head, seemingly unable to meet the gaze of the abbot. His hands clenched the fabric of his trousers as he forcibly suppressed his panic, speaking in a manner that had been rehearsed through countless self-hypnosis sessions: "I just want to live a little better, I don't want to be running around anymore"

He is an ambitious person and indeed has the suspicion of exploiting Brother Vlas. The monk sighed deeply as he spoke

Thank you, monk. Adam did not delay any further and took a few bites of the holy wafer.