Smale smiled modestly. But Chen Ao always felt that this person had a squirrel-like aura on his face, and every wrinkle revealed a cunning and insidiousness.

Chen Ao saluted politely, but he secretly noticed it in his heart, thinking to himself, I didn't expect that there were still people here who knew Chinese, it seemed that he had to be careful when discussing anything with Lan Yuyan in the future.

At this time, Jalali greeted everyone, and everyone returned to the shrine, and tonight held a banquet to welcome the return of the saint and entertain Chen Ao. Everyone happily prepared to return, and Jalali grabbed Lan Yuyan's hand, and whispered something with a sinister smile on his face. The two of them sat together on the chariot and sat side by side.

Chen Ao looked at Holkoz. Hall translated in a low voice: "Just now he said that he would never let the saint play tricks!"

Chen Ao frowned and was silent. Back to the Zoroastrian main altar temple together, it was already nightfall. Torches were lit all over the temple, illuminating the huge palace as if it were daylight. In one of the palaces, tables and chairs have been set up. The table was filled with all kinds of melons and fruits, and some beautiful bearded women dressed in light veils stood around the temple with wine jugs in their hands, ready to pour wine for their guests.

Jalaari sat side by side with Blue Jade Smoke in the center, and next to Jalaari was Chief Elder Smale. Chen Ao was placed next to Lan Yuyan. Such an arrangement is enough to see that Chen Ao's current status has faintly ranked fourth, second only to Smale.

However, he also knows that he only has a false name now, and he has no real power at all. Now, even if he is asked to support a subordinate, I'm afraid it will be a little difficult.

Jalali gave the order, and the banquet began. Chen Ao also participated in many banquets in the Great Song Dynasty, but in the Central Plains, he paid more attention to status and identity. It's different here, the whole palace seems to be a little chaotic, there are singing and dancing, drinking and eating meat, and even martial arts competitions.

From time to time, elders come to toast to the Holy Maiden, the sect leader, and of course, there will be no shortage of Chen Ao, an upstart. Chen Ao can see that these people are believers in religion after all, and they don't value their positions of power as much as those officials in the Central Plains. Therefore, many people came to congratulate him sincerely. Infected by such an atmosphere, Chen Ao couldn't help but drink a lot of wine. Although it is not as strong as liquor, it has great stamina. After a while, I was a little lightheaded and dizzy.

Vaguely, he turned his head to take a look, and saw that Lan Yuyan's face was cold, and there was a deep sadness between his eyebrows. Chen Ao couldn't help but push her arm with his elbow, and whispered: "Yuyan, don't worry, I will help you!"

Lan Yuyan was expressionless, looked straight ahead, and said, "You are now complacent, why do you want to risk helping me again?"

Chen Ao said with a smile: "What you said, am I, Chen Ao, the kind of person who forgets his righteousness for profit? Don't worry, you haven't forgotten your hatred." But if we want to take revenge, we have to live first, right? So, we have to be restless for a while, we can't eat hot tofu in a hurry!"

As soon as the words fell, a yin voice behind him said, "What does Sect Leader Chen want to eat?"

Chen Ao was startled, and when he turned around, he saw Smale's sinister old face dangling in front of him. I don't know how he came behind him silently, and I don't know how much he listened to what he just said. Smale didn't know what the phrase "I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry" meant, and thought that Chen Ao wanted to eat something.

Chen Ao hurriedly shook his hand. Smale took the opportunity to toast him, and Chen Ao respectfully accompanied him for a drink. Smale patted Chen Ao's shoulder and said with a smile: "Sect Leader Chen is a young man, not arrogant or impatient, okay...... Okay......"

After Smale finished speaking, he raised his feet and walked back. After taking two steps, he suddenly turned around and smiled at Lan Yuyan and Chen Ao: "By the way, Holy Maiden, the Elders' House has decided to pray to the God of Light on the day of the fire sacrifice in ten days, and the gods will decide whether you are guilty or not. These days, the saint will fast, bathe, and pray!"

After Smale finished speaking, he left with a smile. When Lan Yuyan heard this, her complexion changed, and she was as white as paper. Chen Ao was a little puzzled, this Smale spoke to Lan Yuyan, he could speak Persian, how could he use awkward Chinese? Could he be speaking to me?

Chen Ao asked, "Yuyan, what did the old man mean by what he said just now?"

Lan Yuyan replied worriedly, "There is a fire festival every month. They were going to check on me that day to see if I had broken the rules. If you violate it, you can directly burn at the stake and apologize to the God of Light!"

"Ahh

Lan Yuyan said in a trembling voice: "Actually, the most important thing for a saint is holiness. As long as my virginity is still around, it won't matter much. It's just that...... Jalari will definitely start from other aspects...... He must be trying to conspire on the day of the fire!"

Chen Ao was also a little worried. But then he thought, why did old man Smale remind me of this, was he hinting at me something?

Thinking of this, Chen Ao became interested in the Chief Elder Smale. He pretended to get up to toast the others, and went to Smale with his glass. Seeing Smale standing at the side door of the temple from a distance, Chen Ao hurriedly strode forward. Smale seemed to see him as well, and turned straight out of the temple.

Chen Ao was even more puzzled, and followed out of the temple. Outside the temple is a flower garden, and the breeze blows, with a faint fragrance of flowers, which makes people feel refreshed.

The flower garden was quiet and there were no people. Chen Ao saw that Smale seemed to be strolling leisurely in the flower garden, but he was actually waiting for him. Chen Ao was even more puzzled, slowed down and stepped forward, and said with a smile: "It's a little too strong to drink, come out and hide, haha...... Could it be that the elder also came out to hide from the wine?"

Smale smiled slyly and said, "Yes, when you're older, you like to be quiet. Sect Leader Chen......"

"Elder, don't say that. Chen Ao hurriedly said, "I am a junior in front of you." ”

Smale laughed and said, "Okay, Chen Ao, then let's go sit in the front?"

Chen Ao nodded, followed behind Smale, and walked to the two stone benches not far away and sat down. Chen Ao had already guessed that this old man must have something to say to himself, so he was not in a hurry, and remained silent, waiting for Smale to speak first.

Sure enough, Smale first talked about the flowers and plants, and then said: "Chen Ao, you should know that I can still speak in the elders' house. ”

Chen Ao nodded "modestly" and said with a smile: "Yes, you are the chief elder, let alone in the House of Elders, even if it is the entire Zoroastrianism, it is a figure under one person and above ten thousand people!"

Smale waved his hand and said, "One person is below ten thousand people, which is a bit exaggerated." We are all believers in the God of Light, and we must all follow the instructions of the gods!"

"Yes, yes!" Chen Ao hurriedly got up, opened his arms to the void, and performed a ritual of praying to the God of Light.

Smale didn't follow him, he still sat upright, a pair of small eyes were rolling around Chen Ao, as if to say, this kid's ability to pretend is stronger than the old man!

Seeing that Chen Ao's performance was perfect, Smale seemed to have lost his patience, and got up and said, "There are still ten days left, and the Blue Saintess will be tested by the gods. Chen Ao, if you need any help, the old man will definitely take good care of you!haha......"