What, Are You Trying to Overstep?

After Ruben spoke, the people who had been celebrating around him fell silent.

The reason they're so enthusiastic is simply because they want to secure a position guarding the heart, or perhaps gain some other benefit.

How could Ruben Reed be so careless as to entrust the task they had been dreaming of to a complete newcomer with just a few words?

Fortunately, the newcomer was pragmatic and refused Ruben's offer. But as the newcomer said, had Ruben Reed gotten a little carried away after his trip, only caring about his own likes and dislikes and not considering the feelings of other believers at all?

However, how to preserve the obtained items has always been decided by the person who completed the task, meaning that Ruben Reed has absolute control over the Heart of Yindu before the sacrifice.

As if carrying some kind of entrustment, Ruben Reed insisted on doing so, despite the complicated gazes of the others. "Roy's body is the most beautiful I've ever seen. With him, the Wood God will surely be satisfied... Shouldn't we prioritize the Wood God's preferences? Making the god happy is what we should do most."

Upon hearing this, even those who wanted to object couldn't bring themselves to do so.

Klaus chuckled awkwardly, forcing a look of happiness for Yu Xing: "Roy, since Ruben is thinking of you, then..."

"Okay," Yu Xing agreed.

A flicker of surprise crossed Ruben Reed's eyes.

Yu Xing shrugged. "If I had known the Wood God liked my body, I wouldn't have refused. I never expected the Wood God to ignore the believers who have made so many contributions and only focus on me. I'm just... so happy."

"I wonder if I'll be in charge of keeping the items again, besides this time. I think I'll be the most handsome person in the Underground City for the foreseeable future. Sorry, but it's a fact."

Those around felt uneasy.

Yes, according to Ruben Reed, since the Wood God likes Roy's body, Roy should keep his heart. But what happens after that?

As long as Roy looks like this, will the Wood God continue to watch over him? Will they have a chance in the future?

That's absolutely impossible!

Ruben Reed instinctively sensed something was wrong, but Yu Xing had already agreed, he didn't know what else was amiss.

"Mr. Ruben, please convey my gratitude to the Wood God for his trust and favor." Yu Xing bowed deeply to Ruben. "I'm new to the Underground City and don't understand much, but since your words represent the Wood God's preferences, you must be a very high-ranking believer. The Wood God must trust you a great deal! Are you... the person in charge of this city?"

Klaus's face suddenly darkened, and his broad-bearded, cheerful expression was replaced by a barely concealed anger.

"Oh, Wood God, Roy, you've misunderstood! Klaus is the leader among us believers!" Someone couldn't help but raise their voice and quickly pulled Yu Xing up. "Ruben Reed is just an ordinary believer; you're of the same rank as him. You don't need to bow to him!"

"Yes, you misunderstand. Klaus is the one in charge, the Tree Witch is the one who conveys the Wood God's oracle, Amber is the Saintess. Only these three possess special rights!"

The people dressed in black robes began to explain all at once, Yu Xing's eyes widened in shock. "Is that so? But Mr. Ruben clearly..."

It's clear that the decision was made for the Wood God!

He also mentioned what the Wood God likes and dislikes!

The unspoken words were conveyed through his shocked expression, and everyone sensed that something was wrong. The look in their eyes towards Ruben Reed was no longer one of joy, but rather one of apprehension.

"Ruben Reed, how did you come to the conclusion that the Wood God likes Roy's body?" Klaus asked in a deep voice.

"I..." Ruben Reed choked for a moment.

When he returned, the Wood God personally... wait, it didn't seem to be personally, it was just a vague feeling, as if the Wood God had conveyed this message to his mind.

But how can this be explained? This is usually the treatment reserved for Tree Witch. Only Tree Witch can interpret divine pronouncements, and they are the most respected people in the entire city!

If he were to tell the truth, wouldn't the Tree Witch think he was about to threaten her position, and how could she let him go!

Thinking about this, Ruben could only swallow his pride and say, "I was just guessing, after all, Roy has a great physique, doesn't he? Haha..."

Everyone was furious.

"Your speculation cannot supersede the Wood God! You can say you want to train Roy, but how can you use the Wood God as an excuse? That's disrespectful!" Klaus rebuked seriously, and people also heard another layer of meaning in his words.

Training? Who to train is up to Klaus, the one in charge. What right does Ruben Reid have to train his own "subordinates," especially when the newcomers are new and know nothing?

What does he want to do?

Ruben Reed panicked. "Klaus, I didn't mean anything by it, you have to believe me! I really just said it casually, I just felt a connection with Roy, and besides, I brought the Heart of Yindu back, I'm entitled to distribute it! That's the rule!"

Yu Xing took a step back at the opportune moment, looking at Ruben Reed with difficulty. "Mr. Klaus is a very good person. The first person I saw when I opened my eyes at the altar was Mr. Klaus. He's like a very reassuring older brother. I won't betray him..."

Ruben Reid was practically spitting blood. That one word, "betrayal," shattered his previous explanation, as if he really thought he could take over the reins just because he came back once. This was originally just a minor matter of allocation!

Yu Xing continued, both apprehensive and humble. "I'm just a newcomer who doesn't know anything yet. Even if you want me to work for you, I'm not sure I can do it well, Mr. Ruben. Even if you don't want to distribute this opportunity according to everyone's contributions, wouldn't it be better to find someone more experienced?"

The crowd was not happy, and some even went so far as to say, "Isn't Amber more suitable? As the Saintess, she was personally conveyed by the Tree Witch's divine decree. At the very least, the Wood God would be pleased to have Amber's body house his heart, not for you to decide the Wood God's preferences."

Ruben Reed knew he couldn't out-argue this dark-haired, dark-eyed Eastern believer; the other's rhetoric was simply too despicable, and the Wood God's hint that his mission had also failed.

He was also somewhat indignant. Apart from Klaus, what right did these people have to contradict him? He was the hero who had returned from his mission, destined to bring a month of bountiful harvest to the city!

It's infuriating that even exercising a small right requires being checked and balanced by this bunch of useless people!

"Then Amber will come!" Ruben Reed's patience finally wore off. After giving his conclusion, he quickly walked back to his house. "Have Amber come today; the heart can't wait much longer."

"She's still dizzy," Yu Xing reminded her with a smile. "I'll be more careful next time."

To kill someone is to destroy their spirit.