Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 480: Class B Devotee, Assistance from Mount Tai Temple_1

Chapter 480: Chapter 480: Class B Devotee, Assistance from Mount Tai Temple_1

Yuan Lin hurriedly arrived at the Dai Temple. His excitement was palpable as he gazed upon the grandeur of the temple and the enormous golden statue of the Heaven Equivalent Benevolent Holy Emperor.

Neither the Temple Masters nor the servants of the Dai Temple discriminated against or ridiculed him because of his appearance.

The last person who attempted to create a hierarchy within the Dai Temple had, if their reincarnation was successful, been reborn about three months ago.

The one who had gotten rid of him was Wang Linchi. From Wang Linchi’s perspective, everyone was merely a patch of leeks. It was unacceptable that this person wanted to divide his leeks.

If this person’s plan would have increased the number of believers, Wang Linchi would have permitted it.

However, according to Wang Linchi’s calculations, such a hierarchy would increase the temple’s revenue but decrease his incense faith.

So, it turned out to be a scheme for that person to profit while Wang Linchi footed the bill.

Therefore, Wang Linchi sent him away without hesitation.

Afterward, everyone began to behave obediently.

The old methods of accumulating wealth were not suitable for the Dai Temple.

Here, there were truly gods overhead, capable of taking you away at any moment.

Thus, everyone was treated equally.

"Excuse me... sir, how is the incense sold?" Yuan Lin asked.

One certainly had to use the temple’s incense, not one’s own; that was why it was called ’incense money’.

The incense in the temple also varied, from standard sizes to ones so large they couldn’t be encircled even with outstretched arms.

"Greetings, Benefactor. The temple’s incense is not for sale; it is a matter of sincerity." The Temple Master replied promptly, "The more sincere your heart, the larger the incense you will be able to lift."

Yuan Lin was surprised. He had thought it would require a large sum, but it turned out to be free.

"Then I’ll just take one?" Yuan Lin was not at all reserved. As for the incense money, that could be discussed later.

"Please, go ahead," the Temple Master said with a smile.

Yuan Lin first picked up a standard-sized stick of incense. When it landed in his hand, it felt as light as if it wasn’t there.

After putting it down, he tried another, and it still felt light.

However, as he continued to try, the incense in his hand grew heavier and heavier.

He had actually already realized that the weight of the incense was not its physical weight, but a reflection of his own piety.

When the Temple Master saw Yuan Lin continuously walking towards the largest incense stick, the smile on his face gradually stiffened.

If someone is even more pious than me, a Temple Master, then what am I supposed to do?

Wouldn’t that be terrible? My first instinct was to kill him, but I quickly suppressed that thought.

I absolutely cannot do that. Do I really think the Heaven Equivalent Benevolent Holy Emperor is blind?

Fortunately, Yuan Lin did not manage to pick up the largest incense stick. The second and third largest were also beyond him. He finally settled on the seventh largest stick from the end.

Moreover, Yuan Lin struggled greatly while offering the incense. It was clear his piety had barely met the standard; to offer this stick, Yuan Lin’s face even turned red from the effort.

Fortunately, the outcome was still good: Yuan Lin successfully offered the incense.

Offering the seventh-largest incense stick, though quite rare, was not something no one else could achieve.

"HUFF... HUFF..." Yuan Lin panted heavily, looking exhausted.

A crowd of attendants and servants quickly swarmed over, offering him water and wiping his sweat.

"Thank... Thank you..." Yuan Lin accepted their help but wiped the sweat himself.

"I didn’t expect that today we would see a Class B Faithful. Please, Faithful, rest well in the temple today," a Temple Master stepped out and said.

"Class B Faithful?" Yuan Lin was somewhat puzzled.

"Precisely. Within the Dai Temple, the faithful are divided into four classes. Those who can use those three incense sticks are Class A Faithful," the Temple Master said, pointing to the three largest incense sticks, the first, second, and third from the end.

"And the incense stick you lifted, Benefactor, places you in Class B. If you encounter any trouble in the future, you may seek help at any Dai Temple. The Temple Masters of each temple will do their utmost to assist you." As he spoke, the Temple Master retrieved a very crude-looking Amulet.

"This was bestowed by the Holy Emperor Himself. It may look simple, but it is a divine object that conceals its true nature."

Yuan Lin joyfully accepted it. After carefully placing it close to his body for safekeeping, he then asked, "If Class B Faithful can receive the full assistance of the Dai Temple, then wouldn’t Class A Faithful..."

As he spoke, he glanced at the golden statue of the Heaven Equivalent Benevolent Holy Emperor in the Dai Temple, implying: Wouldn’t that mean they could receive help from King Heaven Equivalent himself?

"The Benefactor thinks correctly. If one’s piety reaches Class A, the third incense stick earns the Holy Emperor’s Protection, the second stick earns the Holy Emperor’s blessing, and the first stick is even more miraculous. Turning misfortune into blessing or receiving the Holy Emperor’s deliverance would all be within reach," the Temple Master explained.

Hearing this, Yuan Lin suppressed his excitement. Unfortunately, he was still quite a way off.

"Then, isn’t that like a Spirit Master or a Shaman?" Yuan Lin quickly asked.

"How can those two be compared to the Holy Emperor?" Although the Temple Master didn’t explicitly show disdain, he clearly looked down on these two systems. "Before his passing, the Holy Emperor was the foremost among Spirit Masters and could even slay the Sky Wolf. How can those two compare?"

"If one truly receives the Holy Emperor’s protection and blessings, and also obtains Divine Skills, one could annihilate them with a mere turn of the hand."

This was truly no exaggeration, as Wang Linchi could indeed achieve this.

"It truly is that miraculous..." Yuan Lin couldn’t help but feel a sense of yearning. He then asked, "Then this piety, how can it be increased?"

"This matter depends on you, not on me," the Temple Master finished, then added a reminder, "Do not learn from those great families and influential gentry who think donating money and goods is piety. If you don’t cultivate faith in your daily life, what use is there in praying to the Holy Emperor only when you need something?"

Yuan Lin understood his meaning: material offerings were not the main point; faith that originated from within the heart was true faith.

"Thank you, Temple Master, for the explanation," Yuan Lin said gratefully.

"Not at all. Rather, I should thank you, Benefactor, for coming. My Dai Temple has gained another Class B Faithful." The Temple Master was also happy. As long as it wasn’t the very largest incense stick, it didn’t matter; moreover, this counted as his achievement.

"Excuse me, but how many Class A Faithful are there in our Dai Temple?" Yuan Lin asked curiously.

"To date, there isn’t a single Class A Faithful. However, including you, Benefactor, there are now thirty-seven Class B Faithful."

"The vast majority of people in this world are Class C. Those nobles and members of aristocratic families are Class D. Truly, human hearts are insatiable." As he said this, the Dai Temple’s Master clearly showed his dissatisfaction.

"Hmph, that is indeed the case," Yuan Lin also expressed his indignation. Then, his eyes darted around, and thinking that this Dai Temple Master had clearly interacted with many people, he decided to first ask about the Court’s matter of recalling steam machinery. He then recounted the whole story from beginning to end.

After hearing Yuan Lin’s account, the Dai Temple Master was also taken aback. He hadn’t expected that the other party had come from the Northern Prairie and had even made such a long detour to Mount Tai to offer incense.

"I don’t know much about this matter either. However, your county magistrate did not deceive you; what he said is all true."

"This is all the doing of the Royal Family. This justice, let alone you, even if we were willing to help, we couldn’t get it back."

"The Royal Family has always been cold-hearted and unscrupulous. If you go, it will surely be a life-and-death situation," the Temple Master advised.

Yuan Lin was mentally prepared, so he wasn’t overly shocked by the Court’s actions. Instead, he asked, "Why would they do this?"

"Naturally, it’s for profit. With the things in your hands, they get a smaller share," the Temple Master said helplessly. Looking at Yuan Lin’s expression, he then asked, "Benefactor, if you have no objections, you could stay at the Dai Temple. This secular world is not something you or I can contend with. Serving as a Temple Master in the temple, attending to the Holy Emperor, is better than rushing into a dragon’s den or a tiger’s lair."

"But I cannot accept that the prosperous era created for us by the Holy Emperor is being ruined by them like this!" Yuan Lin said bitterly.

The Temple Master was momentarily speechless. Finally, he could only say hesitantly, "Since you’ve made up your mind, Benefactor, I won’t try to stop you. If disaster strikes, you can seek refuge in any Dai Temple. The Dai Temple will do its utmost to shield you from harm."

Hearing this, Yuan Lin couldn’t help but feel deeply moved.

"If it weren’t for the numerous affairs at the Dai Temple and the shortage of manpower, I would accompany you on a trip to the Capital, Benefactor. Even if the matter doesn’t succeed, I could at least ensure your life remains safe," the Temple Master said with great regret.

However, Yuan Lin didn’t mind this. He knew the Temple Master wasn’t making excuses. The Mount Tai Temple was indeed very busy, and it wouldn’t be easy to get away.

Of course, if I were a Class A Faithful, I believe he would definitely forsake his duties at the Dai Temple to help me. It’s a pity I’m not.

"Thank you, but this matter should not involve the Dai Temple or the Holy Emperor. I will bear it alone." When Yuan Lin headed south from the Northern Prairie, he hadn’t planned on asking anyone for help.

He had already sensed the great implications, and now, after hearing the Temple Master’s words, he naturally understood just how deep the waters of this matter ran.

"Now that the incense has been offered, I shall take my leave." Yuan Lin clasped his hands in a bow and then turned to depart.

"I will see the Benefactor down the mountain," the Temple Master said, certainly providing the appropriate courtesy.