madnovel Chapter 95 The Wife of God
Chapter 95 The Wife of God
Outside the old martial arts school in the south of Harappa, Vijay stood quietly beneath the mottled earthen wall, gazing into the depths of the streets, patiently waiting for Kara, who had gone out to gather information, to return.
The clamor of the city could be faintly heard through the layers of streets and alleys, accompanied by the crisp sound of clashing weapons and sporadic shouts. The internal strife among the Kshatriyas was intensifying, and the entire city was shrouded in a lingering atmosphere of tension.
Kara was nowhere to be seen, but Rajan, looking flustered, came running from afar first.
He staggered along, his robes torn in several places by sharp blades, the edges stained with dark red dirt. He hunched over slightly as he ran, as if he were deliberately avoiding danger the whole way.
Before he even got close, Rajan's legs gave way and he collapsed to his knees with a thud, clutching Vijay's thighs tightly with both hands. His face was drained of color, and his eyes were filled with terrified fear.
"Thank Brahma, Master! I'm finally back alive!"
Seeing his disheveled state, Vijay's heart tightened. He quickly bent down to help him up, asking urgently, "What happened? Did you encounter any soldiers or get caught in the fighting?"
Rajan was panting heavily, his chest heaving violently. It took him a long time to calm his panicked emotions before he slowly spoke: "The Kshatriya noble district and the military camp area are in complete chaos. The once orderly streets are now littered with fallen corpses, the walls of houses have been hacked by swords and scorched by war, and ruins are everywhere. The tragic scene is shocking."
Vijay frowned, thinking to himself: I didn't expect that the power struggle in the city had been brought to the forefront, turning from a covert contest into a bloody open war.
"In the city, ordinary people kept their doors and windows tightly shut. No one dared to step out of their homes. They could only cautiously peek out through the cracks in the doors and windows, their eyes filled with fear."
Rajan continued to describe the chaos in the city, then added with lingering fear, "As you instructed, I went to the military camps and mansions where Lord Sada often frequented, and searched all the guard posts around the area, asking each guard, but no one knew where Lord Sada was. Even the guards at the gate of Roshman's mansion were tight-lipped about it."
"I had no choice but to turn back, but on my way back I ran into two groups of warriors fighting. They were so enraged that they started wielding their swords at each other without any regard for right or wrong. I managed to dodge with all my might and barely escaped. I almost didn't make it back to report to you."
Looking at Rajan's tattered robes and abrasions, one can imagine the danger he had just experienced.
Vijay raised his hand and gently patted his shoulder, reassuring him, "It's good that you're alright, thank you for your hard work."
As Vijay gazed into the distance, he pondered to himself: The city is in chaos now, and even the Sada under Roshman, who claims to be neutral, is missing. It seems that this struggle has affected all factions, and even so-called neutrals may find it difficult to remain unscathed in this mess.
Vijay felt a pang of regret; he was counting on Sada to rise through the ranks under Roshman and continue to do favors for him…
Although he and Sada had a past feud, they had traveled together several times on the Eastern trade routes and had shared life and death experiences. The past grievances had long since vanished.
I hope Sada is safe!
He silently prayed in his heart, hoping that the gods would protect Sada and help him turn misfortune into good fortune.
Just as Vijay was feeling down, a lithe figure came running from the other end of the street. It was Kara, who had gone out to investigate the details of the Guru.
He moved nimbly, clearly skillfully avoiding the core area of the battle, and thus escaped danger.
Kara ran up to Vijay, bowed respectfully, and then held up a rough earthenware water jug with both hands, a simple smile on her face: "Master, you must be thirsty after waiting for so long. I specially brought you some clean water, please have some."
Vijay didn't refuse. He took the earthenware jar, tilted his head back, and drank most of the cool river water. The heat and fatigue dissipated considerably. He then handed the remaining water to Rajan and Kara: "You two share some too. What news have you found out?"
The two men took the water jug and thanked him repeatedly. Kara wiped the sweat from his forehead and reported solemnly, "Master, I visited the people around the temple and, after making inquiries from various sources, finally found out the secrets of Master Guru."
"This old man has been going to the temple area to worship every day for more than ten years. At first, people thought he was a devout believer. Later, I found a temple servant who knew the inside story and learned that his worship was not for praying for blessings, but for finding someone."
"Looking for someone?" A hint of doubt flashed in Vijay's eyes.
Why would a Vaishya go to the Brahmin territory to look for someone?
Suddenly, the system interface in my mind lit up, and a new prompt slowly appeared in the "Yuxi" section: "Tie has a daughter who entered the temple in her early years and was worshipped as the 'wife of the god'."
A single, brief hint instantly unraveled all the mysteries in Vijay's mind.
In this land, "marrying a god" is a special destiny for girls from the lower classes.
The chosen woman remains in the temple for life, serving the gods and severing all ties with kinship in the mortal world. It is extremely difficult for outsiders to see her.
For over a decade, Tiye has steadfastly remained at this dilapidated martial arts school, visiting the temple daily to offer prayers, not for any purpose other than to seek blessings!
Having figured out the whole story, Vijay slapped his thigh, his eyes gleaming: "So that's how it is! Let's go, we'll head to the temple district right away!"
Without further delay, they headed towards the Harappan temple district.
The city is now fraught with danger, but as a sacred site for Brahmans, the temple is the only safe place in the entire city, no matter how fiercely the various forces fight.
Vijay took out the exclusive mark that Fannu had given him earlier and showed it to the priests guarding the outer perimeter of the temple.
The priest, seeing that the mark was genuine, looked surprised.
Ordinary Vaishyas are not qualified to enter the inner courtyard of the temple at will, but this Vaishya in front of them possesses a high-level token that is extremely rare for ordinary people. They dared not be negligent and quickly led the way to a secluded guest room in the temple area to rest, and informed Vajrasattva.
After a short wait, Fan Nu, dressed in a pure white priest's robe, floated over slowly. His face was gentle, and upon seeing Vijay, he smiled and bowed: "May Shiva protect you! Patriarch Vijay, how have you been?"
"Your sudden visit today, is there something important to discuss?"
When one has the opportunity to meet a Brahmin of the rank of Brahmin, one should abide by the law and not pollute the eyes of a noble person with mundane things like gold coins.
But Vijay didn't have time to prepare the ten offerings. Now that he thought about his relationship with Vanu, he probably wouldn't be bothered by that.
Vijay knelt in accordance with Brahmanical etiquette, offered a hundred gold coins as a sacrifice, and stated his purpose directly: "Priest, I apologize for disturbing you today, but I do have a request."
"I have an elderly servant with me, who is nearing the end of his life and is about to leave Harappa. His greatest wish in life is to see his daughter, who entered the temple many years ago and was worshipped as the wife of a god, so as to fulfill his lifelong obsession. I beg you, sir, to grant his wish!"
Upon hearing this, Fan Nuzu nodded slightly, took the gold coin from Vijay's hand with his mind, and replied without much thought, "There are too many wives of the gods to summon them all."
"However, I can arrange for some of the priestesses to come to the temple courtyard tomorrow morning for a collective worship ceremony. You can bring that old man along and let him identify them himself."
Vijay was overjoyed to receive permission and thanked them repeatedly.
That night, the three of them stayed in a guest room in the temple district, avoiding the sounds of fighting that were constantly taking place in the city, and had a peaceful night.
The next day, just as dawn was breaking, the morning light pierced through the temple's tall columns and shone on the bluestone floor.
Vijay set off early, heading alone to the dilapidated martial arts school in the south of the city.
Tiye remained seated on the threshold of the martial arts school as always, as if he hadn't moved an inch all night.
"Teyeguru!" Vijay strode forward, without exchanging pleasantries. "If you wish to see the person you've been longing for, then come with me immediately!"
Tiye's previously languid gaze suddenly sharpened, and a dazzling light burst forth from his turbid eyes, his entire body radiating a fierce aura.
He scrutinized Vijay from head to toe, his gaze sharp, as if trying to see right through the man.
After a few breaths of silence, without uttering a single question, he stood up without a word and followed closely behind Vijay, heading towards the temple district.
We walked to the small window in the side courtyard, which we had agreed to meet yesterday. The view from here was secluded, allowing us to see the people worshipping in the front courtyard without disturbing the temple's order.
Vijay pointed out the window: "Teyeguru, you wait here. Everyone will gather in the front yard soon. You can identify them yourself."
Guru nodded, walked slowly to the window, his hunched body leaning slightly forward, his gaze fixed on the courtyard ahead.
Vijay stood quietly to the side and waited. Before long, melodious chanting arose, as if the worship service had begun.
The window was small, just big enough for one person, Thieh, to see.
Suddenly, he began to breathe rapidly, his muscles tensed, and his withered hands gripped the window frame tightly, his knuckles turning white.
The next second, tears streamed down his deeply lined cheeks, as if he had finally gotten what he wanted, and all the longing of the past ten years was released at this moment.
His lips moved slightly as he murmured a name, his voice weak yet full of deep affection.
Vijay looked on, understanding dawning on him: the old man had found the daughter he had been longing for day and night.
As the worship service slowly came to an end, Teye stood by the window for a long time, gazing in the direction where the crowd had disappeared, and was reluctant to leave even after the courtyard had completely returned to silence.
Seeing this, Vijay couldn't bear it and said, "Does Tieguru want to meet with her? Please leave it to me!"
The wife of God is of noble status, and there is a deep divide between her and all other castes except Brahmins. She has long since transcended the mortal world and should not be involved in her past life!
But Vijay has tasted the flavor of the wife of God before, and with the help of the Brahma priest and the Brahma's feet, arranging a meeting shouldn't be difficult at all!
"No!" Thie turned around, wiped away the tears on his face, straightened his clothes, and bowed deeply to Vijay. His movements were solemn and devout, and his tone was extremely resolute.
"I would be content just to see her again, grown up, looking exactly like her mother! Her serene practice shouldn't be disturbed by worldly matters!"
"Thank you for your kindness, Patriarch. My lifelong obsession has finally been resolved today." Tye's voice was slightly weak, yet also carried a hint of nonchalance. "I understand your intentions completely. I am willing to follow you to Mital Village to preside over the martial arts school."
Vijay was overjoyed. Suppressing his excitement, he said sincerely, "It is a blessing for Mittal Village that Guru is willing to go! Brahma is my witness, and every word I promised before is true. You will have full authority over the martial arts school. The venue, equipment, and supplies will all be provided. You will stay in the village as a guest, free from the constraints of your status, and can act as you please."
Tiye nodded slightly, offering no further objections.
Afterwards, Vijay went to the main hall to bid farewell to Fannuzu, repeatedly expressing his gratitude for her help.
After exchanging pleasantries, Vijay led Guru, Kara, Rajan, and their group onto the oxcart waiting outside the temple. The wheels rolled and they headed towards the village of Mittal.
The oxcart traveled along the country dirt road, far away from the sword fights of Harappa. A gentle breeze blew across the fields, carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees.
Tiye sat on one side of the carriage, watching the fields and trees receding outside the window. The gloom that had been weighing on him for years vanished, and his eyes showed a sense of relaxation and tranquility, as if he had taken off the heavy shackles that had been pressing on his shoulders for decades.
Now he has let go of the past and is ready to spend the rest of his life teaching and passing on his skills in a brand new village.
Vijay leaned against the other side of the carriage, feeling relieved. A major concern had finally been resolved. With Tieguru, a veteran martial artist who had been through countless battles and was proficient in advanced body-building techniques and combat skills, overseeing the training of armed personnel in Mital Village, the most critical weakness had finally been addressed.
The oxcart slowly returned to Mittal village, and Vijay originally intended to invite everyone to eat first.
But Tiye insisted on going to the martial arts school to take a look.
There aren't any ready-made martial arts schools in Komitar Village!
Although Vijay has already purchased the martial arts school through the system, those things won't just appear out of thin air!
Vijay had no choice but to take Thier to his training ground first!
The group walked out onto the main road and saw that the village was in dire need of reconstruction. After walking a few more steps, the view suddenly opened up before them. At the site of their former training ground, a martial arts school stood prominently. The thick, sturdy gray walls and the spacious training ground were flat and open. Various martial arts equipment, such as wooden swords, stone locks, and wooden stakes, were neatly arranged and divided into physical training, combat, and drill areas. The layout was professional and orderly, far superior to the dilapidated old martial arts school in the south of Harappa City.
Vijay was completely shocked. Where did this thing come from?
Could it really have been generated out of thin air by the system?
While Vijay was still wondering, Tiye's gaze swept across the entire martial arts school, and a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.
He slowly walked into the training ground, reached out to touch the smooth wooden weapons, and tapped the thick wooden stakes to feel the layout and materials of the venue. A smile gradually appeared on his lips.
"This place is excellent. It's far from the conflicts between city-states, and the facilities and equipment are complete. It's a perfect place to focus on martial arts training and pass on skills," said Tieguru.
Although he still didn't understand the situation, the tangible objects before him couldn't be fake, so Vijay went along with it and said, "Master, from now on, this place will be entirely under your management. You will set all the rules, and the village's warehouse will provide all necessary supplies, food, and clothing at any time!"
Just then, Surya, who was still working through the night, also saw Vijay and ran over to his side.
"Brahma above, Master, what do you think of this martial arts school?"
Surrey's tone was somewhat proud, clearly indicating that he was very satisfied with his results.
"I noticed your training facility was too empty, so I took the liberty of repairing it for you! Now you won't have to worry about not being able to train on rainy days anymore!"
"I see," Vijay said, explaining why a martial arts school had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
The system really knows how to exploit loopholes!