Full-Time Magister: You're selling soul beasts in Shanghai?

Chapter 107 The Fall of the Saintess

"That's right, if you had his support, you could completely overpower Ander. However, he has some shady dealings with Asha's mother, so he might be difficult to win over."

Deputy Hall Master Xiao Shen's expression was serious; he knew very well how alluring Asha Ruya was to young men.

Even princes of noble status have to obediently become sycophants in front of Asha's mother.

"Asha'ruya?"

Pan Nijia's face immediately showed a hint of urgency. She had always known that Asha Ruya had some underhanded tricks up her sleeve, and that her running around was nothing more than trying to win over some forces.

If Asha's Ruya truly gains Xu Beichen's support, she will undoubtedly be able to compete with Ander for the position of Goddess, while Asha's Ruya will have virtually no chance.

"However, I have already arranged a time with him. Tomorrow is the last chance, so you need to be mentally prepared," Vice Hall Master Xiao Shen said earnestly.

Pan Nijia naturally understood her father's meaning; for the sake of this goddess position, all sacrifices were worthwhile.

Moreover, when it comes to looks and figure, she doesn't think she's inferior to Asha's.

Xu Beichen and his two companions did not stay overnight at Asha's palace, but instead went to a residence specially arranged by the deputy palace master Xiao Shen, which was prepared especially for distinguished guests.

The next morning, Vice Hall Master Xiao Shen couldn't wait to pay a visit.

Seeing Di Tian standing motionless at the entrance like a gatekeeper, Vice Hall Master Xiao Shen was momentarily stunned.

"Could this guy have been standing here all night?" Vice Hall Master Xiao Shen wondered to himself.

From the faint aura emanating from him, he knew that the black-haired man's strength was definitely no weaker than his own, and he was most likely also a high-ranking mage.

I wouldn't even dare to imagine a forbidden spell guarding this door.

Even though it was a lowly mage guarding the gate, it still greatly shocked Vice Hall Master Xiao Shen.

However, it's not hard to understand. If one has the opportunity to reach a higher level, being a gatekeeper isn't something to be ashamed of.

The fact that Vice Hall Master Xiao Shen was so attentive was actually because he also wanted to use Xu Beichen to reach a higher realm.

Inside the house, Xu Beichen pulled Xin Xia to do some morning exercises, then they slowly washed up before finally opening the door.

Besides Vice Hall Master Xiao Shen, whom I met yesterday, there was another woman behind him.

Bathed in holy light, he exuded a breathtakingly pure aura.

Her face was exquisitely beautiful, her skin as smooth and delicate as mutton fat jade, with a soft luster, and her fair cheeks were tinged with a faint pink, making her delicate and charming.

Her eyes were like the azure Aegean Sea, crystal clear, radiating endless gentleness and kindness, drawing people in without them even realizing it, and giving them a sense of tranquility and comfort from the depths of their hearts.

Her hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, smooth and silky, loosely tied back with a golden ribbon adorned with a sparkling gemstone, adding a touch of sacred nobility.

She wore a white, gold-trimmed robe in the style of ancient Greece, its light and flowing fabric resembling swirling clouds. A soft leather belt, adorned with precious ornaments, was tied around her waist, highlighting her noble elegance.

"Penny"

Xu Beichen quickly guessed the woman's identity. Although the female attendants of the Parthenon were all very beautiful, only a saint could possess such an aura.

"Greetings, Your Highness Panijia," Xu Beichen said, looking at Panijia.

As for Vice Hall Master Xiao Shen, who was about to strike up a conversation, Xu Beichen completely ignored him.

"Is Mr. Xu comfortable staying here?"

Pan Nijia smiled slightly, as if she had come to comfort a princess under her command, exuding maximum friendliness.

To put it bluntly, none of the saints in the Parthenon were simple.

"The accommodation is not bad, but it's a bit too boring," Xu Beichen said.

"If Mr. Xu had come two months earlier, he could have participated in our traditional festival—the Flying Flower Festival," Panijia said gently.

"Hehe, I'm not really interested in holidays," Xu Beichen said bluntly.

Pan Nijia was taken aback for a moment, but after composing herself, she smiled and said, "Mr. Xu probably hasn't had a proper chance to explore this sacred mountain yet, has he? How about I show you around?"

"Let's skip shopping."

Xu Beichen shook his head, glanced at the silent Vice Hall Master Xiao Shen, and then said, "Princess Pan Nijia, please speak plainly about what you wish to discuss."

Even if Xu Beichen were a fool, he would know what the saint of the Parthenon was up to by coming here so early in the morning.

Although the Holy Maiden holds a position second only to the Emperor, she is still far inferior to the Goddess.

Once a new goddess is elected, the status of the other saintesses will naturally plummet.

Neither Pan Nijia nor Vice Hall Master Xiao Shen expected Xu Beichen to be so direct. If it were any other noble prince, they would at least try to win him over subtly first.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

After a long silence, Pan Nijia looked up at Xu Beichen and asked, "Mr. Xu, are you currently supporting Asha'ruya?"

"No, she and I are just ordinary friends," Xu Beichen said calmly.

If Asharuya heard this, she would definitely be shocked by how quickly Xu Beichen changed his expression.

Could an ordinary friend really go to that extent? Is refusing to let her on the bus a sign of being an ordinary friend?

"Just friends?"

Vice Hall Master Xiao Shen had some doubts. Based on their incredibly ambiguous conversation yesterday, did they seem like ordinary friends?

However, since Xu Beichen has said that, it means that Xu Beichen is indeed not on Asha's side, and they still have a chance to poach her.

"Mr. Xu, can you support me? As long as I become a goddess, I will not treat you unfairly."

Pan Nijia's unusually direct attitude even surprised Xiao Shen, the deputy hall master standing to the side.

But thinking about it, it's normal. No saintess can remain completely calm in the face of the position of goddess.

"Heh, I see absolutely no sincerity in this."

Xu Beichen rolled his eyes. This kind of get-rich-quick scheme could fool even the most foolish people.

Although he wanted to control the Parthenon, not through cooperation, but through a top-down rule, even the goddesses were under his control.

"Whatever you want, we will try our best to satisfy you," said Vice Hall Master Xiao Shen.

Pan Nijia nodded, willing to sacrifice everything for the position of goddess.

"It's simple, just show us your sincerity."

Xu Beichen stared intently at the saintess before him, making no attempt to hide the fervor in his eyes. He was eager to see just how 'kind-hearted' this saintess truly was.

Pan Nijia understood the meaning perfectly and hesitated for a moment.

She didn't feel it was a waste, but she was worried that Xu Beichen might take advantage of her and then forget about her.

But the once unattainable position of goddess now forces her to make a choice.

(End of this chapter)