The Nature Church was not a faction of the Seven Great True Gods. They were not permitted to preach within the empire, so they were rarely seen in ordinary major cities.
But nothing was absolute. Traces of them could be found in the Coleridge Great Forest on the empire's northern border. Because of its geographical location, the empire had limited control there, making it the Nature Church's main refuge.
Somewhat surprised, Maggie stared at the handsome face before her, fell silent for a few seconds, then asked:
"How did you know?"
Chen Lun smiled faintly and gave her a long look.
"Fate guided me..."
Maggie murmured the word "Fate," seemingly understanding something.
"Join my team. I very much agree with your ideals, and in the future, I'll support you in doing what you want to do..."
Chen Lun spoke slowly.
Maggie chuckled, tilted her head at him, and challenged:
"Did Fate also tell you what I want to do?"
Chen Lun bent down slightly, holding his hat brim, his eyes beneath his black hair gazing calmly at the girl.
"Of course. It told me you want to change this world... to combine nature and flesh, create an unparalleled healing medicine, rid the world of pain, and accomplish what even gods cannot."
Maggie's pupils contracted slightly in the firelight.
Then she heard the black-haired young man's words continue slowly:
"I can provide you with funding, materials, premises... and excellent test subjects. They have undying bodies and would willingly dedicate themselves to your cause, because they share our aspirations."
Maggie's heart raced, her face flushed, and her eyes fixed unblinkingly on him.
Finally, she sprang to her feet.
"Is everything you said true?!"
"Of course."
Chen Lun smiled politely, straightened up, then extended his hand.
"Miss Maggie, I, Jack Spade, sincerely invite