Time passed in a flash, and soon it was time for Jiang Mengxin to report to the White Lotus Cult and join.
Lu Ming woke up early and arrived at the Jiang residence punctually according to the time provided by Jiang Lan, where he met Jiang Mengxin and the others.
As soon as Xu Qin, Jiang Mengxin's future mother-in-law, saw Lu Ming, she got a headache. She said with great dissatisfaction, "Daughter, when did you invite this annoying fellow? We're going to the White Lotus Cult, why is he following? A pest, disgusting."
Lu Ming was scolded profusely and stood there awkwardly.
Jiang Mengxin coughed and defended him, "Lu Ming is my fiancé, after all. Such a big event, it's only right for him to follow. Let's go, Mom, don't waste time."
Xu Qin reluctantly got into the car and even refused to let Lu Ming ride in the same car as her. In the end, she arranged for Lu Ming to ride in the security guard's car, following behind their vehicle.
Lu Ming's status in the Jiang family was truly pitiful.
Fortunately, Jiang Mengxin's attitude towards him had changed somewhat recently; otherwise, he really wouldn't be able to stay in this house for even a day.
The headquarters of the White Lotus Cult was located in the city center of Jinling.
In addition, there were sub-centers in Jiangbei, Chengbei, and Yunnan, each managed by the Sun, Moon, and Star Envoys respectively.
The place they were going to now was the sub-center of the White Lotus Cult in Chengbei, which was managed by the Moon Envoy, Shi Hengxiao.
Less than an hour's drive, and they had arrived.
The group alighted, and to Lu Ming's surprise, Shi Hengxiao had arranged for a disciple, Qiao Da, to personally receive them. Qiao Da was Shi Hengxiao's most favored subordinate, his spokesperson, and generally did not personally receive new disciples.
The fact that Qiao Da came to the entrance to welcome them indicated Shi Hengxiao's high regard for Jiang Mengxin.
"Patriarch Jiang, please come in."
They entered the hall.
On both sides stood White Lotus Cult disciples. Above the stage in the center stood a giant sculpture of a white lotus, majestic and imposing, exuding an aura of solemnity.
Shi Hengxiao stood in front of the white lotus sculpture.
He smiled at Jiang Mengxin and her group and said, "Welcome, Patriarch Jiang."
The people on both sides applauded enthusiastically, giving Jiang Mengxin a warm welcome. The scene was quite moving; never before had a newcomer received such treatment upon joining the White Lotus Cult.
Xu Qin was overjoyed and whispered into Jiang Mengxin's ear, "The Moon Envoy is really good to you. Such a grand occasion, and he's personally introducing you. Tsk, tsk, perhaps the Moon Envoy has taken a liking to you."
Could such words come from a mother?
Especially when Jiang Mengxin was already engaged, such words were even more inappropriate.
Ultimately, Xu Qin did not approve of Lu Ming. She desperately wished for Shi Hengxiao to become her son-in-law. This way, the Life and Death Talismans within her would be resolved, and she would gain a powerful backer, allowing her to walk the streets of Jinling with impunity!
Shi Hengxiao gestured towards a small raised lotus pedestal beside him and said, "Patriarch Jiang, please stand on this lotus pedestal."
"Ah?" Jiang Mengxin blinked.
Xu Qin gently pushed her from behind, "Go on, do as the Moon Envoy says."
"Uh..."
Jiang Mengxin slowly walked forward and stood on the lotus pedestal. Already not short, she now appeared even more slender and tall, her legs appearing long and shapely.
Seeing Jiang Mengxin like this, Shi Hengxiao couldn't help but swallow his saliva, his gaze filled with desire.
Compared to Jiang Mengxin, the women in the Moon Envoy's harem were utterly unappealing! Shi Hengxiao vowed in his heart that he would obtain this woman, no matter what means he had to use!
"Ahem." Shi Hengxiao cleared his throat and said, "Next, I will be your guide, leading Patriarch Jiang to formally join our White Lotus Cult."
The subsequent procedures were relatively normal, involving reciting vows, holding holy water, and praying with clasped hands. After all these were completed, the climax arrived.
Shi Hengxiao stood beside Jiang Mengxin, inhaling the faint scent of a young maiden emanating from her, his heart stirred.
He was impatient, wanting to possess Jiang Mengxin at this very moment!
At the same time.
Shi Hengxiao turned his head slightly to glance at Lu Ming in the crowd and sneered.
He remembered how Lu Ming had made him lose face publicly two days prior.
Very well.
It was time to settle the score.
Shi Hengxiao decided to make Lu Ming lose face publicly as well, and while taking Jiang Mengxin, humiliate Lu Ming completely!
The best way to make a man lose face in public was to openly violate his woman.
Heh heh, let's do it then.
"Mm." Shi Hengxiao looked at Jiang Mengxin and said, "The initiation ceremony is 90% complete. After the final step, you will officially become a member of the White Lotus Cult."
There was still a step?
Jiang Mengxin frowned slightly. Before coming, Xu Qin had told her all the steps, and that was it; there was nothing else.
Why was there an extra step now?
She asked doubtfully, "What else do I need to do?"
"You don't need to do anything. Just stand still, and I'll do it," Shi Hengxiao said with a smile.
Jiang Mengxin did not understand, "I'm sorry, I don't understand."
Shi Hengxiao pointed to Jiang Mengxin's lips and said, "In our White Lotus Cult, the highest initiation rite is a kiss bestowed by an Envoy. This way, after joining the White Lotus Cult, your status and position will be higher than other disciples, and you will receive more sacred medicine. Now, I will bestow this kiss upon you. Patriarch Jiang, please accept my supreme kiss."
Saying this, Shi Hengxiao leaned his head forward, intending to kiss Jiang Mengxin's lips.
"What are you doing?!"
Jiang Mengxin was startled and pushed Shi Hengxiao away, retreating two steps, like a startled bird.
"I'm joining the cult, but why do we have to kiss?" Even if Jiang Mengxin was foolish, she could see that Shi Hengxiao was using the initiation ceremony as an excuse to take advantage of her!
Heh heh.
You want to refuse?
Shi Hengxiao revealed his true colors and said, "Patriarch Jiang, as the Moon Envoy of the White Lotus Cult, bestowing a supreme kiss upon you is a great honor. What do you mean by refusing me? Are you saying you look down on the Moon Envoy, look down on the White Lotus Cult, and want to oppose the White Lotus Cult?"
As soon as his voice fell, a group of burly bodyguards emerged from both sides.
The situation implied that if Jiang Mengxin did not comply, they would break the legs of the Jiang family members!
Whether she complied or not, she had to comply.
This was Shi Hengxiao's way of doing things.
He said with a sinister smile, "Patriarch Jiang, please don't overthink it. I'm not trying to take advantage of you; I'm merely completing the initiation ceremony. Patriarch Jiang, come on."
Saying this, Shi Hengxiao stepped forward and put his arm around Jiang Mengxin's waist.
Forced union!