After the trade information had been announced, the meeting proceeded to the usual information exchange.
The traders exchanged all sorts of miscellaneous news.
Some of it even contradicted itself, and might conceal a trap.
But at the same time, there might be some hidden opportunities.
Aaron listened leisurely, feeling that he could at least get a batch of spiritual materials from Beast later.
Wait... Could those contaminated spiritual materials have come from the outskirts of that Sothos tomb?
The stones I acquired last time had been stained with the blood of some mysterious creature... It undoubtedly belonged to the Path of Yao, and might satisfy my material requirements for advancing to Light Shepherd... But would Beast sell me the information?
He sat back in a relaxed posture and listened quietly.
Just then, Aaron saw The Cleric stand up. He seemed a little hesitant, but still spoke in a gentle voice. "There's a problem at Green Forest Cathedral. A priest has become corrupted..."
"Pfft!"
Several Extraordinary individuals nearby couldn't help laughing. "A priest from the Church of the Holy Spirit becoming corrupt isn't news. Them becoming noble and moral would be news!"
"Wasn't Archbishop Roberts embroiled in a corruption scandal not long ago?"
The Cleric's breathing grew heavier for a moment, then he raised his voice. "I don't mean corrupt in the ordinary sense!"
"So, in the mystical sense?"
Clark Das tapped the tabletop. "This is indeed a problem... Invis protects the people's faith through the Church of the Holy Spirit, and there's an unwritten rule against priests and other religious figures becoming Extraordinary individuals! The Investigation Bureau regularly inspects members of the Church of the Holy Spirit..."
Is this to prevent a priest from becoming corrupted and using an existing religion to develop a terrifyingly large cult?
Aaron nodded to