As soon as Gu Yao entered the capital, he saw that the main road had been cleared out, as if something big had happened.

If he were still on the main road, he would be... too conspicuous.

Hiding among the crowd, Gu Yao pulled down the brim of his cloak.

His face is really troublesome; it's best not to make a move until we find the little fisherman.

Avoiding unnecessary trouble can save a lot of time.

It's just that we'll be stuck here for a while, which is quite troublesome.

Gu Yao pursed his lips, unable to suppress a hint of resentment towards the protagonist of today's grand spectacle.

Taking a deep breath to suppress his agitation, he quietly retreated behind the crowd.

His keen hearing precisely picked up on the conversations in the crowd, causing Gu Yao to pause in his tracks.

"Have you heard? The new Holy Son of the church is the prince who was found a few days ago."

"What do you mean 'heard'? My aunt's nephew works as a deacon at the church, and the Holy Son is the little prince they found." As he said this, the man became quite excited, and his voice rose a little. Fortunately, it was too noisy for anyone to notice.

He seemed to realize something and lowered his voice, "This prince is the person with the purest magic ever measured in the history of the empire. It is said that his pure and flawless magic illuminates the entire sanctuary. That is why His Holiness the Pope directly designated him as the Holy Son."

"is it?"

"Of course, look how many years this position of Holy Son has been vacant."

When he said this, the man seemed proud, and his tone became slightly raised.

Gu Yao accurately pinpointed the source of the sound, and seeing the person's expression darken further, his heart tightened involuntarily.

Did something happen to the little one?

"Alas, it's a pity that Your Highness is already eighteen, starting too late."

"It is indeed a bit of a pity."

A sigh came from the crowd.

Gu Yao breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

He stood quietly at the back of the crowd, waiting for the procession of the Holy Son.

He was also curious to see what the little brat looked like now.

***

Gu Yao knew the little boy was good-looking, but when they lived in the small town, he never paid much attention to his clothing.

But he didn't expect the little one to be so good-looking.

People rely on clothes, Buddha relies on gold.

That statement is absolutely correct.

The boy wearing a holy crown and a pure white robe with intricate patterns woven in gold thread on the cuffs and hem, was clearly being escorted by the church's highest-ranking guard, a truly impressive sight. The person sitting high on the procession's carriage had an indifferent expression, exuding a sense of divinity, and his beautiful yet harmless face seemed very approachable, like a pretty porcelain doll.

His emerald eyes brimmed with vitality, and he bore a striking resemblance to the legendary god of life, Kalein.

Even the noisy crowd fell silent upon seeing the boy's beauty, their breathing slowing down as if afraid of startling such a divine figure.

He was so noble and dignified, you couldn't tell at all that he was acting like a spoiled child in front of me.

Gu Yao chuckled lightly. The little brat is quite good at intimidating people.

It seems like you've grown up so much in just over a month.

Gu Yao sighed with worry.

However, seeing that Ryan's complexion was rosy and he didn't seem to be injured, Gu Yao was somewhat relieved.

He felt like a father, with a sense of pride that his son had grown up.

I felt both gratified and heartbroken.

I am gratified by the boy's growth, but at the same time, I am saddened that I did not witness the boy's growth firsthand.

Those on the carriage seemed to sense something as well, looking precisely in Gu Yao's direction. Across the crowd, their eyes met.

When he saw that familiar yet unfamiliar face, his azure eyes carefully scanned the beautiful face before he slowly felt at ease.

At such close range, even with the forbidden spell, Gu Yao could sense that the boy was truly unharmed.

The moment those calm, unwavering blue eyes saw Gu Yao, a hint of surprise flashed across them, quickly replaced by a smile that they couldn't suppress. Even their otherwise expressionless face was filled with laughter, making them vibrant and lively. Combined with their blue eyes, they exuded a burst of vitality.

Gu Yao was also very happy. He gently touched his lips with his finger, shook his head, and signaled Ryan not to make a fuss.

I'll come see you tonight.

It's really not a good time to reminisce under the watchful eyes of everyone.

Moreover, judging from the little brat's appearance, he seems ready to run away with him. These people finally got to see the Holy Son's procession, and now he's gone halfway through? What's going on?

Although he considered these human mages to be trash, he was only there to find someone and there was no need to harm the innocent.

I can only ask the child to wait another half day.

Seeing Gu Yao gently shake his head, the young man took a deep breath, suppressed his restless heart, and barely straightened his body.

But his gaze just wouldn't leave the person he longed for.

Gu Yao shook his head and chuckled, but he knew that given the little brat's crazy behavior, this was the biggest concession he could make.

Once the carriage had gone far away, the tense atmosphere eased, and those who had been unconsciously holding their breath breathed a sigh of relief.

"This Holy Son is truly... astoundingly handsome."

"I have never seen anyone so good-looking."

"Yeah yeah."

"..."

"..."

Hidden among the crowd, Gu Yao listened to these words of praise, and couldn't help but peek out proudly, as if she wanted to tell everyone.

This holy child is mine!

Unfortunately, there was no one to share his joy, which left Gu Yao somewhat disappointed.

With the worries of the past few days put aside, even their steps became much lighter.

As he followed the carriage and watched the young man receive the worship of the masses, Gu Yao felt, for some reason, that this was how it should be.

Yes, he was born to be a prodigy who would make everyone afraid to challenge his brilliance.

The humble appearance he had in his dream was really not suitable for him.

"Sir, why can't you even look at me?"

The boy's red clothes were stained with blood, his body covered in sins, and his tearful questions still echoed in my ears.

Fox eyes, blue eyes, red clothes...

He needs more information.

Gu Yao took a deep breath, suppressed the thoughts in his eyes, followed the direction of the carriage, and followed after it.

He followed the boy's retreating figure as he sat on the high seat.

Just like the boy's pursuit of him throughout that long period of time.

fox.

As Gu Yao uttered this address, he felt a tightness in his chest and gently touched his chest with his fingertips.

Some pain.

But he knew for whom his heart was beating now.

Gu Yao looked up and saw that the carriage had already toured the entire main road and was heading back towards the church.

He pulled his cloak tighter, his heart filled with anxiety, yet he quietly awaited the arrival of night.

A dark and windy night is the best time to get things done.

The current situation is still unclear.

He only received a rough outline of the plot, and becoming the emperor of this empire in the end will not be so easy.

This time, however, things might be different.

Gu Yao lowered his eyebrows, his gaze towards the church deep and unfathomable.

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