I've Become the King of Villains in the Game

The believers looked at each other, and the portly merchant hesitated before speaking.

After seeing the astonished expression on Father Brendan, they were somewhat puzzled and could not confirm the authenticity of the matter.

"Of course."

Chen Lun nodded calmly.

He gently raised his hand, scooped up a small cup from the table into the golden cup, then drank down the "Atonement Holy Water".

He thought to himself, what a scam, this is just tap water, not even boiled... Brendan, are you kidding? Making people drink holy water that could upset their stomachs? Even if you're scamming money, you should take care of people's health!

"This is indeed ordinary 'Atonement Holy Water'."

Chen Lun said softly, his eyelids drooping.

"But our faith has a higher and more sacred 'Atonement Holy Water', available only to those fortunate individuals beloved by our Lord, a divine gift.... It not only can cleanse past sins but also heal diseases, restore injuries, and even slow the aging of life and appearance."

The "holy water" he was talking about was actually the Fountain of Youth Water he had found earlier in the Kellettville Forest, with several large barrels still in the Blood Poem Ring.

This substance was not much use to the Transcendents, but it was very attractive to ordinary people.

Especially to the wealthy and influential members of the upper society.

The believers present were a perfect target audience.

Chen Lun, of course, would not expose Brendan's despicable behavior publicly, as this would indirectly admit that the Priest of Generous Council was committing fraud to make money, which was not conducive to maintaining reverence.

He planned to use this opportunity to make amends, turn the original scam into reality, and thereby enhance the reputation of the Generous Council, turning a bad deed into a good one.

As for Brendan, he would settle accounts with him slowly after the event.

"Is there really such holy water, Father Jack?"

Next to the portly merchant sat an elegantly dressed elderly man whose eyes lit up. He stood up with anticipation trembling in his voice.

Not just him, many other believers also showed desire and anticipation.

Ladies longing for everlasting youth, the elderly for extended life, the sick for good health... The holy water Chen Lun spoke of directly targeted their deepest desires.

"I was assigned to Royal City Church and was fortunate to be given some of this holy water."

Chen Lun nodded in acknowledgment and then took out a fist-sized golden cup from his robe, containing half a cup of clear water, not much, about four or five sips' worth.

The crowd all turned their burning gazes towards him, staring fixedly at the golden cup in his hand.

Even Brendan and his subordinates were taken aback.

Had the Governing Officer Jack really brought out such a thing?

They had never heard of such "Atonement Holy Water" from the Generous Council...

Chen Lun snapped his fingers.

Snap!

The large golden cup belonging to Brendan slowly levitated, and a strand of orange-red Supernatural Flame climbed up the cup. Within a few breaths, the "Atonement Holy Water" inside began to boil.

The believers exclaimed in amazement.

Looking at Father Jack's calm face, they felt his tall figure seemed to grow even larger. However, Chen Lun was simply boiling the tap water to prevent the believers from getting stomach aches.

Immediately thereafter, Chen Lun poured the Fountain of Youth Water from his hand into the large golden cup.

"All the believers present may drink a small cup for free."

He spoke slowly.

The crowd immediately erupted.

"Father Jack, you are too generous!"

"This is your personal reward, and yet you share it with us..."

"Praise the God of Covenant, thank you for your gift!"

Chen Lun turned his head and with a slight smile let Brendan arrange for his men to scoop out and distribute the holy water to every believer.

The latter paused, then hurriedly agreed.

"Yes... yes, Lord Jack."

With the help of the black-robed Monk, nearly a hundred people present drank a small sip of the spiked "Atonement Holy Water," and their reactions were quite intense.

The portly merchant took a deep breath on the spot, his complexion rosy and his expression excited as he spoke:

"So... amazing, I have never felt so energetic, and the cold I had a few days ago suddenly cleared up, truly miraculous!"

"Indeed, it's a divine gift from the great 'God of Covenant.' My decades-long joint pain has now vanished completely! Can I really live a couple more years? Thank you, Father Jack, thank you so much!"

After drinking the water, the old man straightened his back, and as he spoke with emotion, he couldn't help but tear up.

The believers were overjoyed.

And only then did Brendan realize that Lord Jack had likely introduced some supernatural object as the so-called "holy water", although he felt it was a pity.

Such a remarkable thing, used on these ordinary people, was truly a waste.

The worship service for today had ended, and after a series of heartfelt thanks, the believers expressed that they would come to the church to pray every day. Chen Lun smiled and nodded slightly, watching them gradually leave.

Once the Generous Church quieted down, Brendan finally spoke up deferentially:

"Lord Jack, I received the news a month ago that you were coming to the Royal City division, but I did not expect you to arrive today. Please forgive me for not welcoming you from afar."

Chen Lun just glanced at him lightly, not speaking.

Brendan's heart skipped a beat, sensing that something was amiss.

"Lord Jack... I did not deceive those people. It's just that the council was recently established, and those merchants had resorted to maneuvers in business more or less, otherwise they wouldn't have accumulated so much wealth.... Using 'Atonement Holy Water' to ease their conscience could also increase their support for the council, and I did not deliberately defraud them of their assets; they donated willingly."