bookbashuk Chapter 104: A Message from Renxue
Chapter 104: A Message from Renxue
Chapter 104: A Message from Qian Renxue
The fact that Chi Shu used two tree techniques to suppress Golden Crocodile Douluo was a coincidence.
Golden Crocodile Douluo is an absolute offensive Soul Master. Every Soul Skill he uses is designed to enhance his strength and defense, making him invincible in direct combat, but he lacks versatility.
Just as a warrior can only detour around a spatial wall, a mage can teleport and jump.
Golden Crocodile Douluo possesses formidable offensive and defensive capabilities, yet he still falls short of the Life Artifact. Once controlled by the Chi Tree's artifact-level mycelium, he would be utterly helpless. This is because the Chi Tree's sheer size and power are sufficient to overwhelm any Soul Master.
If it were a ghost, it could use a soul skill similar to etherealization to escape the physical control and attacks of the pond tree.
But in that case, the light of life would be useful.
That light can cause cell mutations, and being exposed to it is definitely not a pleasant experience.
……
After Chi Shu suppressed Golden Crocodile Douluo, Chen Xin left on his sword without attacking Yue Guan or Gui Mei.
Because Chen Xin knew that Chi Ping wouldn't allow Golden Crocodile Douluo to attack him, and naturally wouldn't allow him to attack Golden Crocodile Douluo and his two companions. That's how pretentious the neutral camp is.
"Gentlemen, it's been a long time." Chi Ping cupped his hands in greeting.
Chi Shu stood beside him and bowed in greeting.
"I dare not accept such praise; Your Excellency's demeanor is even more impressive than before," Yue Guan hurriedly returned the greeting, feeling extremely humbled.
Chishu's behavior gave him quite a fright.
He then swallowed hard and asked nervously, "What do you intend to do with my brother and me?"
Chi Ping smiled helplessly: "Senior, there's no need for that. I only had this little girl suppress him because I didn't want Senior Song to hurt anyone in the academy. Once Senior Song calms down, I will release him. As long as the peace here is not disrupted, Shrek Academy and I welcome anyone to visit."
Yue Guan grinned, "Peace is good, peace is good."
"May I ask what brings you here, senior?" Chi Ping asked curiously.
With a single glance from Yue Guan, Ghostly Demon withdrew from its Martial Soul Possession state. Chi Ping carefully sensed its presence and discovered that Ghostly Demon's aura was somewhat unstable.
Yue Guan said, "The Second Elder came here on the orders of the Grand Elder. My brother and I followed him as ordered by the Pope, and we are not aware of the specifics."
—A thousand streams?
Chi Ping suddenly realized something, and combined with Golden Crocodile Douluo's attitude, he had some guesses in his mind.
Seeing Chi Ping's thoughtful expression, Yue Guan continued, "Your Excellency, did you heal Chen Xin's arm?"
Although he only glanced at it twice, Yue Guan couldn't possibly have missed Chen Xin's arm, after all, that arm was left behind by him and Gui Mei working together.
Chi Ping nodded, "Senior, there's no need to be so polite. You're right, it was indeed Xiao Shu and I who treated Senior Chen Xin's arm."
Chi Shu stood with his hands on his hips, looking incredibly cool.
"I'm awesome, aren't I!"
Yue Guan exclaimed, "Absolutely amazing!"
His eyes darted around, and he tentatively asked, "Lord Chi Ping, my brother and I are also injured. Could you treat us?"
Chi Ping said, "Of course, but I can't treat you both for free. As payment, I would like to consult you on some cultivation issues."
Yue Guan was pleasantly surprised and immediately agreed.
Chi Ping then led the two to the foot of Five Finger Mountain. Chi Shu controlled the mycelium to disintegrate, releasing the suppressed Golden Crocodile Douluo.
"I have offended you in the past, and I hope you will forgive me, senior."
Golden Crocodile Douluo snorted coldly, preoccupied with straightening his clothes and appearance. Chi Shu's suppression of Golden Crocodile Douluo was like an adult suppressing a mischievous child; as long as he was careful, Golden Crocodile Douluo wouldn't suffer any serious injury. But a disheveled state was unavoidable.
Chi Ping didn't seem to mind and continued, "Senior, did you come because of Xue'er?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at Chi Ping, "I watched Xue'er grow up. When she was little, she called me Second Grandfather."
This time, Golden Crocodile Douluo came to Shrek Academy on a mission from Qian Daoliu: to deliver a message to Chi Ping. His earlier intervention was partly to deal with Chen Xin, an enemy of the Spirit Hall, and partly to test Chi Ping's strength, to see if this pig who was stealing his prize was as good as Qian Daoliu claimed.
"Second Grandfather." Chi Pingshun dismounted from the donkey.
"You're very good. Xue'er made a good choice in you."
Golden Crocodile Douluo nodded, outwardly calm, but inwardly he was pointing fingers at Qian Daoliu like crazy.
—That bastard who betrayed his brothers!
Before leaving, Qian Daoliu only said that Chi Ping was very talented and not to act rashly, without mentioning Chi Ping's identity as the successor of life. This led to Golden Crocodile Douluo's misjudgment.
Chi Ping, unaware of Golden Crocodile Douluo's inner thoughts, suggested, "Shall I take you to change your clothes, senior?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo shook his head. "No need. I'm here to deliver a message to you on behalf of Grandpa Xue'er. I'll leave after I finish."
"Please speak."
"Come closer to my ear."
Golden Crocodile Douluo whispered something.
Chi Ping was helpless.
"Senior, Xue'er and I know our limits."
Golden Crocodile Douluo glared angrily, "What does this young upstart know? Remember this! If you harm Xue'er, I'll risk my old life to make sure you get away with it!"
"Please calm down, senior," Chi Ping said with a helpless smile.
Golden Crocodile Douluo sneered, looking at Shrek Academy, and frowned, saying, "With abilities like yours, are you content to guard such a small place?"
"Small places have their own advantages and fun, and Xue'er supports my decision."
"You young people have your own ideas. We old folks shouldn't interfere, we just hope you won't regret it."
……
[Ping: That's it. Your grandfather is worried about you losing your virginity.]
[Snow: What is he thinking?]
Tian Dou City, Crown Prince's Residence, Study.
Qian Renxue looked at the text message on the terminal, her face flushed red in the illusion.
—That old jerk! I shouldn't have told him!
[Snow: What are you thinking?]
[Ping: What else can we think? Just obey. The old man's instructions must have their reasons. It's probably related to the gods; when I first met him, he carried an aura of divine power. He probably hopes you will inherit this divine position.]
[Snow: The Angel God, the creator of the Spirit Hall, whose legacy is preserved in the Elder Hall. My grandfather hopes I can undergo His test and become the new Angel God. This is the long-cherished wish of our Angel race.]
[Ping: I wish you success. Don't hesitate to ask if you need my help; after all, I'm your boyfriend.]
[Ping: Does this have anything to do with your current situation? Does the inheritance of the Angel God require control of a country?]
[Snow: Controlling a large power helps in gathering faith. Faith increases the probability of inheriting a divine position. But this is not absolute; it only helps.]
Ping: I understand.
"Your Highness, the Emperor summons you!" someone announced loudly through the door in a shrill voice.
Qian Renxue put down the terminal and hid the communication content.
He stepped out and said to the visitor, "I understand. Your Excellency will report to the Emperor first; I will arrive shortly."
After the person left, Qian Renxue's gaze gradually darkened.
—Is Xueye starting to doubt me?
Ever since the Spirit Hall launched its Soul Hunting Operation and wiped out the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Emperor Xue Ye has become increasingly wary of the Spirit Hall and ordered a thorough investigation into the whole affair.
Xueye believed that the movement of thousands of Soul Masters together, including the movement of personnel and the mobilization of supplies, could not possibly have been done without any prior warning!
There is a high probability that there are traitors from the Spirit Hall within the upper echelons of the Heaven Dou Empire.
After much investigation, the trail led back to the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe.
Qian Renxue went to great lengths to secure Xue Qinghe's position as crown prince, even resorting to the power of the Spirit Hall. Similar incidents occurred several more times afterward, but Qian Renxue concealed them well, leaving no trace.
However, Bibi Dong launched the Soul Hunting Operation without hesitation, using the methods that Qian Renxue had originally devised.
The long-buried past is brought to light, and Xueye's suspicions fall on Qian Renxue.
—We must act quickly!
(End of this chapter)