Douluo Continent: A hundred years pass in an instant, the fleeting scenery of the world is like morn

Surprisingly, Qianxing Ning didn't immediately get down to business. Instead, she turned her gaze to Salas and slowly sized him up.

What kind of imagination is this? Do you think he's some kind of old monster?

However... this person in front of me is a Soul Douluo. If I don't act in a manner befitting his status, it seems I won't be able to suppress him.

Although the Spirit Hall has a clear hierarchy, no one is allowed to overstep their bounds.

Just to be on the safe side, let him continue to misunderstand.

Salas knelt on the ground, feeling a chill run down his spine as those golden eyes stared at him.

That's terrifying... that look in her eyes...

After a long while, Qian Xingning asked with great interest, "However, Salas, I'd really like to ask..."

Upon hearing this, Salas's heart leaped into his throat.

"As the bishop of the only Spirit Temple in the Heaven Dou Empire, how have you trained your subordinates? Have you fulfilled your duties?"

"Wh...what?"

"I've passed by quite a few Martial Soul Branch Halls, Sub-Halls, and Main Halls along the way, which has truly broadened my horizons."

"Let me count: those who collude with evil soul masters, those who bully others by abusing their power, those who plunder the people's wealth, and those who hold positions but fail to perform their duties."

"This number is probably more than all the evil soul masters that the Grand Elder has killed in his lifetime."

"When did our Spirit Hall become a killing ground? A dignified bishop, yet he's less capable than some lowly deacons!"

Upon hearing this, Salas was completely dumbfounded. With such a huge hat on his head, how could he possibly survive?

This isn't just a matter of incompetence; if we keep going, it'll sound like Salas is about to rebel.

But before Salas could explain, he was angrily interrupted by Qianxing Ning.

"Salas, is it that our Spirit Hall can't afford to pay salaries anymore? Do we need them to earn extra money in this way? Why don't you give me a share?"

Upon hearing this, Salas suddenly slumped down, his forehead hitting the ground with a loud thud.

He spoke hastily, afraid that if he spoke too slowly, he would not have another chance to speak.

"Your Highness, please see the truth! Your Highness, please see the truth!"

"I failed in my duty to manage my subordinates, and I am guilty! But I truly knew nothing about those matters!"

"Please give me a chance. I will investigate thoroughly and punish this person severely!"

After he finished speaking, there was another long silence.

Just when Salas had imagined all sorts of possibilities and felt he was beyond saving, Qian Xingning finally spoke again: "Two things."

"Firstly, I have been here for a month, and I will give you a month to escort all your subordinates who have violated the rules of my Spirit Hall back to Spirit City."

"If you haven't accomplished it by the end of the month, then you can go and keep company with those who have been exploited and even died unjustly."

Upon hearing this, Salas immediately kowtowed and said repeatedly, "Yes, yes, Your Highness, I obey. Thank you for sparing my life."

He hesitated for a moment, then cautiously raised his head: "Your Highness, what... what is the second thing?"

"I've been away from home for many years, and the journey is too tiring, so please arrange a car to take me back to Wuhun City."

Upon learning that it was such a simple matter, Salas immediately relaxed and quickly replied, "Yes...yes, Your Majesty!"

"Your Highness, rest assured! I will immediately arrange for the Holy Temple's strongest guard to personally escort Your Highness back to the Spirit Hall! We will ensure your safety without any mishaps!"

……

the other side.

Having regained her disguise, Qian Renxue passed through several hidden doors and arrived at a secluded dark room.

She had just sat down when she heard two footsteps outside the door.

Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo walked in one after the other.

The two stopped in front of Qian Renxue and bowed slightly.

"Young Master."

Qian Renxue raised her chin, gesturing for them to sit down.

Qian Renxue leaned back in her chair, her fingers lightly tapping the armrest.

"Have you seen the person I encountered when I left the Spirit Temple before?"

It's strange, why does she feel an inexplicable sense of closeness when she sees that person?

Upon hearing this, both Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo were taken aback.

They were just about to bring this up when, unexpectedly, the young master also discovered it.

However… Serpent Spear Douluo frowned slightly, lowered his head, and carefully reviewed the appearance of that person in his mind again.

After thinking about it over and over again, he finally raised his head and said, "Young Master, I have never seen that person."

"but……"

At this point, Serpent Spear Douluo frowned even more, hesitating whether to continue.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue frowned slightly: "Just say what you want to say."

Serpent Spear Douluo took a deep breath and said with a look of grim determination, "That person looks a lot like you."

"Even more like the Grand Elder."

After saying that, he lowered his head, not daring to look Qian Renxue in the eye.

Although that person looked a few years younger than the young master, that was the crucial point.

He resembles the young master, and he resembles the Grand Elder, but he just doesn't resemble His Holiness the Pope. Isn't that...?

……

The room fell silent for a moment.

Qian Renxue was also stunned, and couldn't help but recall the person's appearance in her mind.

His clothes were dusty and gray, his hair was messy, and he was covered in dust and grime.

But none of this overshadowed the stunning beauty of that face.

Indeed... that person looks a lot like her, even more like her grandfather... but just not like that woman.

Could he be his father's illegitimate son?

Why have we been without any news for so many years? My father has never said a word about it.

Why did he hide the child outside?

Thinking of this, Qian Renxue lowered her head, slowly clenched her fingers, and then slowly loosened them.

"Oh……"

"Understood, you may all leave."

Upon hearing this, Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo felt as if they had been granted a pardon, and breathed a sigh of relief. They bowed and silently withdrew from the secret chamber.

The door closed.

Qian Renxue leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes.

That face...

Is he really her brother?

Outside the secret room, Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo walked side by side in the passageway, but neither spoke a word.

Only after they returned to the ground and confirmed that no one was around did the two of them finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Serpent Spear Douluo pondered for a moment, then asked the Porcupine Douluo beside him, "Should we report this matter to His Holiness the Pope?"

Upon hearing this, the Porcupine Douluo also fell into deep thought.

"Let's also send a message to the High Priest."

"If we conceal such a major event, we'll likely face dire consequences later."

Serpent Spear Douluo nodded without refuting, because what Porcupine Douluo said was correct.

"Let's do it this way then."

As for how much of a storm it will cause after it's reported, that's not their concern.

Thus, the letter that reached the current Grand Vicar and the current Pope became like this—

"By order of the High Priest/Your Holiness the Pope, a young man has appeared in the Martial Soul Temple of Heaven Dou City. His appearance is very similar to that of the Young Master and the High Priest. Judging from his appearance, he seems to be a few years younger than the Young Master."

"Based on my speculation, this person may be a son of the former Pope who was overlooked."