Douluo Continent: The Second Young Master of the Spirit Hall, who became a god through reading.

Chapter 53 Puppet Bishop Zhao Dezhu (Seeking Recommendations)

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Huang Sangui was quite perceptive; when faced with someone of higher status, he simply knelt down!

Forget about the saying "a man's knees are worth gold"; only when a person is alive do they have the right to speak of dignity!

If you're dead, what's the point of having golden knees?

"Your subordinate, Huang Sangui, greets Your Excellency!"

He knelt on the ground, groveling, a stark contrast to his previous arrogant demeanor!

Huang Sangui believed that: being born into poverty is not a disgrace, and being able to bend and stretch is what makes a man; if you are stronger than me, I will be obsequious, but if you are weaker than me, I will take advantage of you!

That woman is holding an honorary elder token!

With such a powerful background, why didn't they reveal it from the beginning?!

Instead, they're giving me a hard time right now, isn't that ridiculous?!

Or is this a common problem among important people—they like to create an air of mystery?

Seeing how quickly he reacted, Ling Yuan secretly marveled at his speed.

This obsequious reaction was even faster than a Title Douluo's danger sense!

"Elder Huang, you just invited us to the branch temple of the Barak Kingdom. I've thought about it and I think we should go and take a look."

"After all, Bishop Zhao has worked diligently over the years and has provided the Spirit Hall with many talented individuals!"

"This private visit is to check the actual situation of the branch temples in various places. Bishop Zhao may be promoted to the Enforcement Hall of the Heavenly Fighting Temple."

She looked at Huang Sangui kneeling down and spoke the words Qian Yucheng had suggested.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Ling Yuan, the sixth elder of the Holy City's Elder Hall!"

Huang Sangui was immediately drenched in sweat. Holy City Elder Hall!

(Holy City: also known as Wuhun City)

This origin is extraordinary!

Let alone a titled Douluo elder, he's not even qualified to go to Wuhun City!

I didn't just bump into a rock, I bumped into steel!

That's it, what's the point of even getting into a department now!

I might not even be able to keep my position as a lowly law enforcement elder!

Huang Sangui had never been so terrified as he was today. His body trembled like a leaf, and cold sweat streamed down his face.

"Ling...Ling...Yuan...Elder, please forgive my disrespect just now!"

His tone was trembling, extremely humble and respectful!

"Elder Huang, I only have one question for you. Can I give you some instructions?!" Ling Yuan sneered.

"Yes! Yes! Yes—!" Huang Sangui hurriedly affirmed.

If you dare say no, you might not see Bishop Zhao today!

"Since I can give instructions, then I'll give you a little guidance!"

"Have your subordinates diligently collect information on the villagers, and then announce it back at the branch temple. Those with relatives should receive subsidies according to the requirements!"

"I don't think this instruction will be difficult for Elder Huang!"

Ling Yuan looked at him with a playful expression and spoke slowly.

"Yes, sir! I'll carry it out immediately!"

Huang Sangui immediately got up and quickly relayed orders to his subordinates.

Those people became incredibly efficient, quickly patrolling and exploring various parts of the village and recording their findings.

These people are generally quite capable.

However, Qian Yucheng was very curious as to why the highest-ranking person among the group sent by Bishop Zhao was only a Soul Emperor?

This kind of lineup is just asking for trouble by trying to take down an evil spirit master!

Each branch of the Spirit Hall in various regions is equipped with at least two Soul Saints.

Sending a Soul King-level enforcement elder to suppress evil Soul Masters is practically giving them away for free!

Surely it couldn't be that Bishop Zhao wanted to get rid of this sycophantic Huang Sangui, could it?!

If that's the case, then things get interesting!

Soon, Huang Sangui and his men had all assembled.

The situation inside the village has been explored and recorded; we can call it a day.

Huang Sangui respectfully replied, "Elder Lingyuan, everything has been completed as required!"

"Then please lead the way, Elder Huang. We would also like to meet Bishop Zhao!"

After Ling Yuan finished speaking, she gestured for the other party to lead the way, as they would be happy to visit the Spirit Hall of the Barak Kingdom.

Huang Sangui nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, then said to his subordinates:

"Mission complete, return to base!"

Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang exchanged a glance, understanding the meaning in each other's eyes.

Separate, separate immediately! What happens inside the Spirit Hall has nothing to do with the two of us!

Meng Shu stepped forward and said, "Young Master Qian, my wife and I still have matters to attend to, so we will take our leave now!"

Chao Tianxiang smiled and said, "We will forever remember your life-saving grace today. If Young Master Qian ever encounters any difficulties in the future, the Dragon and Snake Clan will certainly provide full support!"

Qian Yucheng nodded. "It's fate that we met. Since you two have other matters to attend to, then we shall part ways here!"

The two then went their separate ways.

...

In the Spirit Hall of the Barak Kingdom, Bishop Zhao Dezhu's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible glint.

"The second brother and the others' life tablets are broken. Looks like we're in trouble this time!"

"Let me, your leader, avenge you!"

He sat in the center of the hall, gazing into the distance and muttering to himself.

Just then, hurried footsteps and urgent voices came from behind them:

"Big brother, you're letting that idiot Huang Sangui deal with the evil spirit master?!"

"Isn't that sending them to their deaths?!"

The person who arrived was none other than his younger brother, Zhao Dehan.

"What do you mean, 'big brother'? I've told you so many times, use your job title when you're at work!"

"And what's your rush?!"

Zhao Dezhu glanced at his impetuous younger brother and criticized him.

"Huang Sangui is a shrewd man. If the evil spirit master's power is too strong, he will definitely send someone to call for reinforcements!"

"We've been gone for so long and no one has sent any messages, so it should be nothing serious."

Zhao Dehan was taken aback. Thinking about it, it made sense. Although that guy was good at flattering and currying favor, he valued his life more than anyone else.

If they didn't send someone back to ask for reinforcements, there might actually be no problem.

"If only we could really take down this group of evil spirit masters, this is their third operation this month!"

"If I catch them, I'll punish them severely and send them to hell!"

Zhao Dehan's eyes flashed with murderous intent. He was furious that these beasts had escaped twice!

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Zhao Dezhu's face as he offered words of comfort:

"Evil spirit masters are always cunning and elusive, so there's no need to be too hasty."

He changed the subject again and asked once more:

"What is the status of the compensation payments for the survivors of the first two villages?"

Although Zhao Dehan failed to capture the evil spirit master, he still provided adequate subsidies to the survivors of the victims' families.

"Archbishop, the subsidies for both villages have been distributed completely, without any omissions!"

"That's fine, you can go now. I want to be alone!"

Zhao Dezhu was about to kick them out. If outsiders stayed too long, the puppet would easily reveal its weaknesses!

"Yes!" Zhao Dehan prepared to leave.

Just then, a dark figure rushed into the hall, speaking in a very urgent tone!

He knelt on the ground, slid for two and a half meters, and then placed his hands on the ground.

"Your Excellency, someone from the Holy City's Elders' Hall has arrived!"

"The newcomer is holding an honorary elder's token and claims to be the sixth elder of the Elder Hall!"

The speaker was none other than Huang Sangui!

The reason they came back so quickly is because of that blond young master, who complained that their speed was too slow.

With a wave of their hand, they arrived at the branch hall square!

Realizing what had happened, he rushed into the main hall at his fastest speed ever to report the matter.

"What?! The Holy City Elders' Hall?!" Zhao Dehan's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Go quickly and invite them in; don't neglect them!"

Zhao Dezhu immediately spoke, a hint of unease flashing in his eyes.

After landing, Qian Yucheng noticed something was wrong. There was the aura of an evil soul master in the main hall of the Spirit Hall!

After Huang Sangui went to report, he asked A Yin to protect Zhu Lingyun and the other two women, while he led Ling Yuan slowly toward the main hall.

Upon arriving at the door, they heard a man say, "Please invite them in and don't neglect them."

"No need, Bishop Zhao!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Yucheng left.

Looking at Zhao Dezhu, who was in the very center, he realized that this person was normal.

He smiled at the other man and said, "Bishop Zhao... that doesn't seem quite right either. How should I address you, sir?"

"Our Spirit Hall's bishop has actually become a puppet controlled by others!"

"What, do you think you can fool the heavens, you rats in the gutter?!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone else in the hall looked at Zhao Dezhu in disbelief.

His younger brother, Zhao Dehan, was even more incredulous: "What nonsense are you talking about? My older brother is perfectly fine!"

Qian Yucheng shook his head and squinted at Zhao Dezhu.

"He was perfectly fine? He's been turned into a puppet using Gu worms!"

"As expected of the leader of the evil spirit masters, his methods are indeed formidable!"

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(End of this chapter)