This is a bizarre rule, isn't it? It's supposed to grant me many children and good fortune

Chapter 393 Golden Light Enters the Body, Merit +15

Lin Feng noticed her hesitation, took a step forward, and spoke gently:

"Don't be afraid, let me touch you."

As he spoke, he raised his hand again and, in front of Xia Ning, slowly and gently rubbed Yuanbao's head.

Yuanbao squinted his eyes obediently and let out a low snoring sound.

That appearance completely lacked any of the intimidating power of an SS-level dog; it was clearly just a chubby orange cat acting cute.

Xia Ning's defenses completely collapsed at this moment.

She bit her lower lip, carefully raised her hand, her fingers trembling slightly, and slowly reached towards Yuanbao's head—

The moment my fingertips touched that patch of orange fur, a warm, incredibly soft sensation came from my fingertips.

Yuanbao's fur was smoother than silk, and it carried a warm body temperature that made people reluctant to let go in the perpetually cold and gloomy space of the Silent Temple.

Xia Ning's fingers stiffened slightly, and then—

Yuanbao nudged its head forward, rubbing the softest patch of fur on its head against her palm.

"Snort, snore, snore—"

The sound was like a small engine running, deep and resonant, with a magical power that made people relax completely.

Xia Ning's eyes lit up instantly.

That bright light was completely different from her previous cold and aloof demeanor; it carried a girlish, unguarded surprise.

"So cute..."

Unconsciously, she stroked the fur in the direction of its hair. Yuanbao's ears twitched slightly, its eyes narrowed into slits, and it nestled into her palm in a playful gesture.

Xia Ning's heart felt as if it had been struck hard by something, and it softened completely.

She touched it again, and then again.

Two black-clad butlers watched with envy: "Sir, may we... touch them too?"

Xia Ning didn't turn her head, her tone carrying a hint of unconscious possessiveness: "Wait a minute."

The two deacons: "..."

[Ding, Xia Ning's favorability towards the host has increased by 5.]

[Current favorability: 56/100.]

While enjoying Xia Ning's caresses, Yuanbao mentally hummed and whimpered at Lin Feng:

"Remember this, you brat, you owe me a huge favor."

Lin Feng smiled and responded telepathically, "I'll remember, I'll buy you fifty cans of salmon when we get back."

"One hundred cans."

"make a deal."

After touching him for a while, Xia Ning remembered the task of circling the palace, quickly composed herself, and whispered instructions to Lin Feng:

"Don't delay, the task of circling the temple is more important, let's quickly lead the pilgrims onward."

Her gaze swept between Lin Feng and the silent nun, and she couldn't help but rub Yuanbao's ear.

Lin Feng nodded and replied softly, "Okay, let's set off now."

As he spoke, he gently patted Yuanbao's back, and together with Evelyn and Vassim, escorted Sister Silent back onto the path around the temple.

After walking about ten steps, Lin Feng felt ripples in the surrounding air—the summoning time was almost up.

He immediately stopped and, with a thought, took out ten cans of dried deep-sea fish that he had prepared in advance from his personal space.

Then, he took out a lightweight bag, quickly filled it with all the canned goods, and gently put the bag around Yuanbao's neck.

Yuanbao glanced down at the bag around his neck, his expression indifferent, with an arrogant look that said, "This little thing isn't even worth my attention."

But its tail swayed slightly uncontrollably—ten cans of dried fish would be enough for it, Hua Hua, and the little guys to eat for several days.

Lin Feng chuckled softly as he watched it trying to remain calm, and reached out to ruffle its hair.

"Go back and eat slowly. I'll bring you more after the dungeon is over."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuanbao's figure was swallowed by the ripples, quickly becoming illusory, and then disappearing into thin air in an instant.

Without the oppressive aura of the ingot, the surrounding air seemed to regain its chill, but perhaps because the silent nun had guided them through the first two rounds, the karmic aura on her body had lessened somewhat, and no further disturbances occurred along the way.

The journey was smooth and uneventful. The three of them quickly escorted the Silent Nun through the third lap and returned to the main gate of the Silent Temple.

The small table in front of the door had been put away, and Xia Ning's expression regained some of the aloofness befitting a guide.

Seeing Lin Feng approach, she immediately looked at him and discreetly observed his condition.

A little distance from the door, Dave and Park Ji-won were standing to one side.

The slit-mouthed woman they were guiding had vanished—she had clearly completed her pilgrimage and left.

Seeing Lin Feng and the other two return, Dave raised his hand and waved, while Park Ji-won clenched his fist and gave a thumbs-up.

Lin Fengchong and the other man nodded solemnly in response.

Upon reaching the main entrance, the Silent Sister stopped, slowly turned to face the interior of the Silent Temple, raised her hands, and once again made the sign of the cross in front of her chest.

He then bowed slightly and began to recite a prayer in a low voice.

A moment later, she slowly straightened up, the sorrow and heaviness in her eyes completely fading away, replaced by a sense of relief and tranquility.

Immediately afterwards, a faint golden light emanated from her body.

【Rule 7 for circling the temple:】

A wisp of golden light, representing merit, emanates from the pilgrim and floats towards the guide.

The guide must stand still, hands clasped together, bow slightly, and receive the golden light entering their body.

[You must not hide, and you must not speak.]

[Any mistake will result in immediate death.]

The three dared not delay. They immediately stood firmly on their feet, quickly put their hands together, bowed slightly, and looked solemn and focused.

Xia Ning clenched her hands unconsciously, her gaze fixed on Lin Feng.

At this moment, three soft yet dazzling golden rays emanated from the Silent Sister, slowly rising and pausing in the air for a moment before accurately drifting towards Lin Feng, Evelyn, and Vassim, landing on their heads and quickly seeping into their bodies.

As soon as the golden light entered his body, Lin Feng felt a scorching power instantly sweep over his entire body, like countless balls of fire burning and surging in his meridians, spreading along his blood to his limbs and bones.

His brow furrowed slightly, but his aura remained calm and composed, as if this extreme pain was nothing more than a trivial matter to him.

After all, his physical abilities had been enhanced multiple times, and with the protection of his mental barrier, he had already alleviated seventy or eighty percent of the pain.

Evelyn and Vassim, standing to the side, looked slightly grave, with fine beads of cold sweat on their foreheads, but that was all.

They were already determined, and with their physical abilities enhanced, this pain was nothing to them.

Seeing Lin Feng's calm demeanor, Xia Ning's anxiety gradually subsided.

She hadn't expected that Lin Feng could withstand this backlash so easily; it was far more powerful than she had anticipated.

A minute passed quickly, and the aura around the three of them became clear and refreshing, with a sense of ease permeating their entire bodies.

Xia Ning clapped her hands lightly and said with a smile:

"Congratulations to the three of you! Your merits have been transformed by golden light, your karmic obstacles have been eliminated, and your spiritual practice has progressed. Each of you will receive +15 merits!"

"Friendly reminder: When your merit points reach 100, you can unlock A-level clearance privileges ahead of time, without needing to complete subsequent dungeon quests!"