Lu Mouren knew that this trip to Siberia was destined to be his trial.
The moment he stepped into the institute tied to Chris's semi-public identity, it meant he had to bear the identity of "heir to the disaster beast's legacy." He needed to prove that he possessed the strength and potential not to be dragged onto an operating table, and he needed to put on a sufficiently memorable debut for the many people watching him.
His official identity, his firm "stance," and even the Forest Goddess Church's protection were his greatest assets. In fact, if he had not sided with Lady Lin, Lady Lin might well have possessed some Holy Maiden to come find trouble with him.
"That will be your greatest hurdle. After all, she and I truly don't get along. She won't stand by and watch my legacy fall into some piece of trash's hands. If she logs on personally, she'll be your nightmare."
When Lu PingAn heard that, even he found it rather strange. The relationship between Chris and Lady Lin sounded far too complicated.
But having reached this point, Lu PingAn had no possibility of backing down.
He had mentally prepared himself to face any opponent, but this time, faced with the apparent Tier 8 being before him, he truly could not hold it together.
"Chris, you really have been a bit of a failure as a person."
This time, Lu PingAn did not tease or laugh. Instead, his sympathy was wholly undisguised.
Chris could not tolerate emotions like "sympathy" and "pity" at all, yet this time, she could only respond with silence.
The person blocking their path spoke first instead.
"Sir, if you are willing to join our church and become our Holy Son, everything can be discussed."
"What church? The Mother Goddess Church