Chapter 419: Protection
# 419. Protection
Luo Yuheng’s expression was indifferent, as if she were recounting a trivial matter: “I gave Chu Yuanzhen a protective talisman.”
After saying this, she half-closed her phoenix eyes and said no more, her attitude perfectly measured.
*It was a gift to Chu Yuanzhen…* Emperor Yuanjing’s expression softened slightly. In that case, it didn’t matter who used the talisman to summon the National Teacher.
But Emperor Yuanjing didn’t entirely put aside his suspicions. He said in a low voice, “National Teacher, although you share ties with the Earth Sect as fellow Daoists, you are also the National Teacher of the Great Feng. The Human Sect is the state religion of the Great Feng. You knew that I sent people to seize the lotus seed, yet you still…”
A hint of anger showed on his face.
Facing Emperor Yuanjing’s questioning, Luo Yuheng was silent for a moment before suddenly sighing.
“To be frank, the Earth Sect has encountered trouble in recent years. The Daoist Leader of the Earth Sect has become entangled in karma and fallen into the demonic path, which has affected most of the disciples.
“Only a small number of disciples avoided this influence for certain reasons. This group of escaped disciples formed an organisation called the Heaven and Earth Society. They’ve been recuperating and gathering strength in secret, trying to cleanse their sect.