The Short Priest turned again to look at Lin Shen and [You've Cried Already], who stood to the side.
For once, he reached out and patted Lin Shen on the shoulder, adopting the approving air of a senior official:
"Lin Shen, you two brothers did an excellent job this time!"
"By bringing these two distinguished gentlemen back, you've rendered an unforgettable service to the Black Forest Branch!"
"Go get some rest. Once the High Priest has finished handling things, you'll both be handsomely rewarded!"
At those words, Lin Shen immediately bowed, looking overwhelmed by the favor:
"It is our greatest honor to ease the Holy Church's burdens and serve the High Priest!"
"Thank you for your guidance, Priest! We shall take our leave!"
With that, Lin Shen discreetly winked at Lu Ziye, then led [You've Cried Already] away, their heads lowered as they respectfully withdrew.
Watching Lin Shen leave, Lu Ziye nearly failed to hold back his laughter.
"Phone Bro is a fucking Movie Emperor!"
"That ass-kissing was so good even I thought he was a devoted lackey."
As Lin Shen and his companion stepped aside, the Short Priest turned and gestured for them to follow:
"This way, gentlemen!"
Led by the Short Priest, Lu Ziye and [God Never Laughs] passed through the winding corridors.
Along the way, the two looked like bandits browsing a self-service supermarket, their shifty eyes sizing up everything around them.
They exchanged a flurry of glances, already plotting which places to loot first when this branch was razed.
Soon, the Short Priest brought them into the meeting room.
The moment they stepped into the stone chamber, an almost tangible sense of oppression hit them square in the face!
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