Chapter 085: The Heart of Redemption
“Is there really such a good thing?” the middle-aged man said, shaking his head with a self-deprecating smile. “If there were, I would even be willing to give up all my wealth. But some things can’t be bought with money. Although I don’t have to worry about food and shelter now, I envy those ordinary people who can walk freely. I want to walk on the streets as freely as they do.”
“Yes, money can’t buy everything,” Chen Ran said with a smile. “Perhaps, more often than not, all you need is a little bit of luck.”
Chen Ran bent down and said to the middle-aged man, “Can you let me see your injury?”
The middle-aged man made a “please go ahead” gesture.
Chen Ran pulled up the pant leg and looked at the leg that had been amputated for some years. He said, “If you feel any discomfort later, please bear with it. It will be over soon.”
Then, he placed his right hand on the half-amputated leg. A circle of silver light enveloped it, incredibly bright.
“Hand of Silver.”
The white light grew even brighter, so bright that it was hard to open one’s eyes. Under the effect of the Hand of Silver, the amputated leg began to react. New, tender red flesh and bone began to grow. Under the shocked gazes of the crowd, a right leg gradually grew out until it was covered with the outermost layer of skin. The light in Chen Ran’s hand gradually faded, and a brand-new right leg was thus formed…
Chen Ran stood up and made a “please” gesture to the middle-aged man.
“Try to stand up. It might feel a little strange at first, but it will be fine soon.”
The middle-aged man looked at the right leg that had grown out, so shocked that he couldn’t speak. He lifted the right lower leg that shouldn’t have existed and gently moved it.
The lower leg moved…
A scattered round of applause came. Someone excitedly called for the middle-aged man to stand up. A servant came over, gently supported the middle-aged noble, and helped him stand up.
The middle-aged noble took a step, and it was fine. He took a few more steps, and it was also fine. After walking a few steps smoothly, he asked the servant to let go. He took a few more steps forward. Although he was a little unsteady, the feeling of walking was so real that he was moved to tears. He shouted to the people around him, “I can walk! I can really walk!”
The applause grew louder and louder. Everyone in the ballroom was excited by Chen Ran’s miracle. The middle-aged noble’s gaze toward Chen Ran was filled with more respect, and his tone also changed a lot. “Your Excellency High Priest, thank you for granting me completeness. I really don’t know how to express my gratitude. Tell me, how can I repay you? I will definitely do it!”
Chen Ran smiled and nodded. “Promise me that you will use half of your wealth to build an orphanage, to teach them what they need to know, and to teach them the skills to survive in the future. This is the repayment I want from you.”
Another round of warm applause came. The middle-aged noble nodded repeatedly. “I can, I can! I will definitely have someone prepare for it when I get back. And I will definitely have the orphanage’s name established in the name of the church!”
After seeing the miracle that had happened to the middle-aged noble, more people began to gather around Chen Ran. Those who were sick talked about their illnesses. From major injuries to scars on women’s bodies, everyone wanted Chen Ran to help them heal. This made Chen Ran feel embarrassed. He couldn’t help but say, “Everyone, please don’t crowd. I used up a lot of my magic power to heal that gentleman just now. If anyone needs help, you can come to the church to find me in the future. I’d be happy to help everyone. But my ability is limited. I can only help at most three people a day. I will try my best to help those who need it most. You can all come and find me in five days.”
After getting Chen Ran’s reply, the crowd finally retreated, promising to visit the church in five days.
The atmosphere of the ball became even more lively with Chen Ran’s push. Most of the topics shifted to him. Obviously, Chen Ran’s move had left a deep first impression of the church in everyone’s minds.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the ball will now officially begin. Please enjoy yourselves.”
Elegant and gentle music began to play. With the female host’s sweet voice, the ball officially began. The people in the hall began to look for their favorite dance partners and started to waltz.
Chen Ran didn’t know how to dance and didn’t join in the fun. After he was done, he went back to the dining table, poured some wine, got some snacks, and started to eat on his own. There were some beautiful girls and women who sincerely invited him to dance, but Chen Ran politely refused on the grounds that he didn’t know how to dance.
After refusing several times, another beautiful woman came. When Chen Ran turned around, he was startled by the huge, swaying objects on the woman’s chest.
“Hello, Mr. Chen Ran. My name is Kadeshan. May I have the honor of a dance with you?”
When Chen Ran saw the woman’s face, he felt it was somewhat familiar. After a careful thought, it seemed to be a familiar face. Wasn’t this heavily made-up woman the one who was with the rich second-generation peacock man who was buying things last time…
It seemed that from the way she looked at him, she didn’t remember the nouveau riche with the common face from that day at all.
Looking at her silver-threaded, backless, braless dress, with two large balls exposed on her chest, tightly bound, and the intoxicating perfume she exuded, wasn’t this a blatant temptation to the male guests present…
Indeed, the gazes of many of the nearby male guests were focused on this woman’s mature body.
Chen Ran didn’t have any special gaze. He just silently praised this woman for her level of teasing men’s desires.
But for him, who had experienced several outstanding women, he was naturally immune to women of this lower level. Besides, his main role tonight was to represent a high priest of the church. If he chose such a woman in front of everyone, it would be too damaging to his image.
“Ma’am, thank you very much for your invitation, but I don’t know how to dance.”
“It’s okay, I can teach you,” the woman’s eyes held a dynamic look, and a hint of admiration-like expectation. Such an expression often made it difficult for one to refuse. And she was a charming woman to begin with…
“Sorry, I’m a little tired tonight and don’t really want to dance. If there’s a chance, maybe next time,” after experiencing a lot, Chen Ran easily caught the practiced pretense in this woman’s eyes. Besides, he had also witnessed this woman’s gold-digging personality before and was not interested.
After being rejected by Chen Ran, a trace of disappointment flashed in Kadeshan’s eyes. She said with regret, “Then next time. I really admire Mr. Chen Ran’s character. I will definitely pay a visit another day to ask for the holy teachings of the church.”
Chen Ran nodded politely, and that was the end of it.
Just then, Colin came over at the right time.
“Yo, you kid. You seem to have rejected quite a few beauties’ invitations tonight. You’re more popular than me,” Colin said jokingly. “How was that mature woman just now?”
