More astonishing still, the holy light flowed over the eight women as though it were tangible.
Veronica's black hair danced in the holy light, Theresa's ruby necklace erupted with dazzling radiance, and Grace's wheat-colored skin took on a golden sheen.
"Purification!" Li Chen commanded softly.
The Angel Apparition suddenly folded its wings, and countless motes of light drifted down like snowflakes.
The kneeling women let out soft moans in unison. They felt a warm current pour in through the crowns of their heads, instantly cleansing every pore in their bodies.
When the light dispersed, everyone was stunned.
A faint sacred glow wreathed all eight beauties. Even Grace, the most frivolous of the wives, now possessed the solemn bearing of a holy maiden!
"Thank you for your grace, my lord!" Nader prostrated himself, knocking his forehead against the marble floor with resounding thuds.
Before, he had felt uncomfortable at the thought of Li Chen using the women of his family, accepting it only because he had no choice.
Now, Li Chen had given him more than enough benefits. Even if it happened right before his eyes, he would gladly accept it.
Yet Li Chen merely adjusted his cuffs with elegance, said, "Tonight's bluefin tuna was delicious," and turned to leave, the hem of his sacred robe sweeping over Nader's graying head.
Once the doors closed, the banquet hall instantly erupted.
"My headache is gone!" the eldest daughter exclaimed, feeling her head.
Theresa, the second wife, stared blankly at her reflection in a mirror. Inside every ruby in the necklace around her neck, a miniature Holy Cross had crystallized!
The most extraordinary change was in the Fifth Daughter. Her already outstanding figure now held an added air of sanctity, and every movement carried its own halo.
Seeing Li Chen leave just like