one

"Come here, drag her out!" the divine messenger shouted.

But how is that possible

Mu's eyes widened as she watched the divine envoy hand over the jade token that rightfully belonged to her to the substitute, a mouthful of blood rose in her throat, and before she could be dragged out of the main hall, she fainted.

At this moment, outside the shrine, there is a sea of people, each stretching their necks to get a glimpse of the goddess inside the main hall

A woman. Si Yu seemed to still be lost in her dreams, unconsciously uttering these words

However, in the gaps of dressing, some images that made her blush flashed through her mind

Those who can be selected as candidates for the goddess are all exceptional young women from the Eastern Yao Kingdom.

It seems beautiful

Mu hurriedly arrived at the inner hall and quietly stood behind the other candidates for the goddess position. Fortunately, before the divine envoy spoke, they were all waiting in the inner hall, so no one outside noticed her late arrival

He held six divine jade tokens in his hand, and when he reached Mu Zhi, only the last one remained

She almost tumbled out of bed, quickly grabbed the clothes she had prepared the night before, and hurriedly put them on

The voice of the divine messenger summoned from the great hall reached Mu, who suppressed the joy in his heart and, following others, walked gracefully towards the great hall.

This realization struck like a bolt from the blue, leaving Mu utterly stunned and shaken to the core

After all, in the Eastern Sun Kingdom, the status of the goddess is highly esteemed. As long as they serve the heavenly deity well, they can enjoy a noble position and the wealth and splendor comparable to that of royal nobility

She struggled to open her eyes, yet she could never see the face of the person before her clearly; all that met her gaze were the bright moon and the countless stars in the sky

Her gecko powder is missing

"Wait... wait a moment! I understand!" Mu exclaimed hurriedly

When he is not speaking, no one should expect to force him to talk

The expression of the divine envoy turned pale once again, and he rebuked, "Mu Zhi, as a candidate for the goddess, you do not know how to cherish yourself, engaging in illicit relations with others, which is utterly rebellious! Now you still dare to speak recklessly in the grand hall, attempting to distort right and wrong, which is a great disrespect to the celestial deity! Come, take this unclean woman away and await her punishment!"

As long as she stays in the shrine for a full ten years, she will be able to take a large amount of gold and silver to live a carefree and luxurious life

Si Yu seemed to suddenly come to her senses, glancing at Dong Bai, who was leaning closer to her, and fell silent

The Dongyao Kingdom venerates the Celestial Deity, and the Divine Palace is a temple constructed for the Celestial Deity, housing a golden statue of the deity, served by both divine messengers and divine maidens

"Mu, wake up! The grand ceremony is about to begin!" A crisp voice suddenly rang in my ear

The two characters "大典" seemed like a spell, suddenly striking at Mu Zhi's vital point. Just moments ago, Mu Zhi had been in a deep slumber, but he abruptly opened his eyes and sat up in one swift motion: "What time is it?"

The absurd dream from last night has now been cast aside by her, and the thought of soon becoming a goddess fills Mu Zhi's heart with uncontrollable excitement

Only the arms are smooth and glossy, like congealed fat and beautiful jade, yet lacking the most important touch of red sand

The hall was in an uproar

The temperature on her body rose steadily, and Mu Zhi's expression became increasingly hazy. In her beautiful eyes, there seemed to be a shimmering light. She parted her lips, wanting to ask him who he was, but the man suddenly leaned down and kissed her lips

Mu was clinging to the man's arm, appearing both anxious and intoxicated. She wanted to push him away in her heart, yet her body seemed to have a will of its own, completely unresponsive to her commands

After a considerable amount of time, the persistent Dong Bai asked again: "Is that woman beautiful?"

Laughter suddenly erupted in the grand hall

Mu was sweating profusely, and with a forced smile, he cautiously asked: "Shall I go back and take a look?"

The six candidates for the divine maiden, all dressed in snow-white garments and veiled in white gauze, walked gracefully and elegantly, their white skirts fluttering, resembling fairies descending to the mortal realm

She was gnawing on the meat bun in her hand while pulling out another steaming bun from her bosom, handing it to Mu Zhi, and said: "Here, do you want to eat it?"

However, she waited for a long time, yet the divine messenger had not taken any action. She raised her eyes in confusion, only to see the divine messenger staring at her arm with a pale face.

The divine envoy gave a signal, and the guard immediately halted

On the eve of becoming a goddess, she unexpectedly had a spring dream

Mu shook his body and said in a trembling voice: "But... it might have fallen in the room..."

"Mu, why is your face so red?" Jin Yuanyuan, who was munching on a meat bun, asked with a curious expression

Sitting beside the barbecue, Dong Bai couldn't help but curiously ask, "Your Excellency, did you have a dream?"

Um. The voice of Si Yu was faintly barely audible

In a hurry, Mu Zhi pinched herself hard and quickly sat down in front of the dressing table to arrange her makeup and hairstyle

Upon hearing this, Dong Bai's eyes sparkled with a hint of gossip: "Could it be a spring dream?"

On this day, the area outside the shrine was truly a sea of people, as the entire capital was eager to catch a glimpse of the goddesses' grace

What does it mean to never marry for life? What does it mean to be a lifelong vegetarian?

Dong Bai looked at his flushed earlobes and suddenly became excited, leaning in to ask: "What did you dream about?"

In the grand hall, melodious music resounded as six candidates completed three rituals. Gracefully, they approached the divine envoy, slightly lifting their white gauze sleeves to reveal half of their jade-like arms, awaiting the divine envoy to perform the final ritual—verification of the guardian mark.

Mu stood straight, her heart filled with immense excitement, yet her face remained calm and composed. She gazed straight ahead, noticing in her peripheral vision that the divine messenger was approaching her closer and closer.

Dong Bai touched his nose and obediently sat back down

Mu Zhi let out a sigh of relief, as his flushed face from the brisk run gradually returned to normal

Hmm? Si Yu was somewhat lost in thought, the image of the woman in his dream, floating and sinking with him in the water, suddenly became clear. He turned his head slightly, trying to conceal the blush that had risen to his face.

Today marks the triannual Divine Maiden Ceremony at the Shrine, and as a candidate for this year's Divine Maiden, today is the day she officially becomes the Divine Maiden

She is still an unmarried young woman

Soon, two individuals resembling guards approached, seized Mu Zhi's arms, and began to drag her outside

The divine messenger is dressed in blue, possessing a handsome and refined appearance, exuding an air of immortality and Taoist grace. Although it is said that he has reached the age of forty, he looks as if he has just entered his twenties, remarkably youthful.

"Where is your gecko sand?" The divine messenger's gaze finally met Mu Zhi's, yet the sharpness within it sent a chill down Mu Zhi's spine

It is a day that cannot be messed up, no matter what it takes!

The doors of the main hall are wide open, directly facing the grand entrance of the shrine, with the purpose of allowing the citizens the opportunity to witness the grand ceremony.

The lizard's powder was clearly still there during the bath last night

The requirements for the divine maiden are exceedingly strict; not only must her appearance and figure be exceptional, but her character and integrity must also be impeccable, and she must adhere to a vegetarian diet throughout the year. Most importantly, as a servant of the celestial deity, the divine maiden must remain a virgin; even after her term of service is completed, she is forbidden from marrying for life.

Half an hour later, the grand ceremony will begin, and everyone is already waiting in the hall. The one who replied was a chubby young girl named Jin Yuanyuan. True to her name, her face is round, her eyes are also round, and she is very cute

Where else can Mu eat steamed buns?

The divine envoy is the messenger of the celestial deities, changing every sixty years, while the divine maidens are selected every three years through the Divine Maiden Ceremony, with six chosen each time

This must be a dream, it must be!

Mu turned his eyes around and shouted hoarsely, "It must be that I scrubbed too hard while bathing last night and rubbed off the vermilion!"

She has already seen the beautiful gold and silver, ah, no, it is the beautiful future that is beckoning to her

She followed his gaze and looked at her own arm; upon doing so, her complexion suddenly turned pale.

In a certain rural area, Si Yu suddenly awoke from her dream, and on her usually lazy and indifferent face, an unexpected flush of crimson appeared.

Is it beautiful? He could not help but ponder this question

On a night when the full moon shines brightly, the sky is adorned with countless stars, creating an indescribably beautiful scene. In the tranquil expanse of the universe, the sudden sound of bubbling spring water breaks the silence. Beneath the bright moon, in the clear spring within the woods, one can see a pair of lovers lost in their passionate embrace.

Mu lowered his gaze, fearing that the divine envoy would discover his wolfish and fierce eyes, silently waiting for the envoy to hand the jade token to him

The expression of the divine messenger became even more unpleasant

As the divine messenger spoke, another candidate for the goddess hurriedly arrived, serving as a substitute for Mu Zhi.

It is truly a ... ... sin