Melee archer with maxed-out Douluo luck

Chapter 40: First Arrival in Heaven Dou City, Platinum Bishop Salas

When Han Li opened his eyes at dawn, the town outside had already awakened.

After a quick wash and breakfast, amidst the envious glances of the townspeople, the luxurious carriage slowly drove out of their sight, heading towards Nottingham City.

Two days later, the carriage drove directly into the city lord's mansion, and after staying there for most of the day, it drove out again, heading towards Tiandou City.

It wasn't until after the carriage left that news spread that the owner of that luxurious, carriage-like vehicle was none other than Young Master Han, who had been taken as a disciple by a big shot from the Spirit Hall a year ago, and had come back specifically to see the City Lord.

Inside the carriage, Guangling glanced at Han Li, who had resumed reading, and said softly, "Actually, you could have stayed a few more days."

Han Li put the book away and smiled, "No need, Master. I just came back to see Uncle Xiao; it's been so long. Besides, I also went home, so that's enough."

"By the way, why didn't you leave anything for that kid from the city lord's family? I thought you two had a pretty good relationship." Guangling asked curiously.

"You mean Brother Chenyu? It's not that I didn't want to give it to him, but Uncle Xiao had already arranged it for him. His talent is very poor, and he doesn't really like cultivation. I estimate that in a few years, he will take over the business of the City Lord's Mansion. I consulted with Uncle Xiao and Brother Chenyu, and gave his share to another child in Uncle Xiao's family." Han Li explained the situation truthfully.

"Is the other child very talented?" Guangling asked casually.

"Yes, innate level four, with a benign mutation in his martial soul, that's pretty good in Notting City. He's currently studying at Barak Academy," Han Li replied.

"Oh." Upon hearing this, Guangling immediately lost interest.

Han Li didn't pay attention to Guang Ling's attitude, knowing that was just his personality, and continued to flip through the books he hadn't finished reading.

This time, he didn't leave Xiao Zhan with much. He only helped the two of them recuperate and left some normal cultivation resources. Besides that, he only left a letter, in which he adjusted the cultivation plan he had prepared for Brother Tao according to his martial soul, and left a message asking the other Xiao family brother to come to Martial Soul City to find him after graduation.

They weren't from the Spirit Hall, so there were some things he couldn't reveal to outsiders on his own initiative; he could only resort to indirect methods.

After nearly ten more days on the road, the three of them finally arrived in the territory of Tiandou City.

The journey was far too long, and even though the carriage was very comfortable, the three of them were still quite tired.

After arriving in Heaven Dou City, the three went straight to the Spirit Hall. They didn't even participate in Salas's welcoming banquet. They just ate something and went straight to their room and collapsed onto the bed.

Han Li slept until 10 a.m. the next day before he felt alive again. He walked out of his room, only to be told by a guard that His Majesty Guangling and Bishop Salas were in the reception room. So he went straight there.

"Master, greetings to Bishop Salas."

After being led into the reception room by the guards, Han Li took the initiative to bow.

"No need for formalities. Seeing is believing. You must be Han Li, the disciple of the Venerable Master. It's a pleasure to meet you in person today. I was the one who personally handled the relevant intelligence back then."

Salas spoke very enthusiastically, and then subtly revealed what he had done more than a year ago.

Han Li was taken aback, but then realized what he meant and bowed again with gratitude on his face.

"That young man should thank the bishop again; without your fair judgment, I wouldn't have met my master."

"Haha, maybe this is fate."

When Salas saw that he had understood his meaning so quickly and was willing to accept the favor, he laughed heartily.

Only Guangling curled her lip in disdain, looking at Salas as if he were an idiot.

He knew his apprentice all too well. His emotions were so openly displayed in front of someone he was meeting for the first time. It was obvious that he wanted to use the person, and only once.

On his way here, he had already told Han Li everything about Salas, practically exposing his secrets. If Han Li could really befriend him, he would gladly change his name.

Furthermore, he now finally understood why Bibi Dong had come to him in the first place. It turned out that this guy had been sending messages to both sides, daring to report to the Papal Palace at the same time even though he saw Guangling's name. This Salas was a fence-sitter, and he hated people like that the most. He'd get what's coming to him later.

On the other hand, Han Li's emotions were half genuine and half feigned. He did feel that Salas had helped him back then, but he was not prepared to take responsibility. Maintaining a good relationship on the surface was enough, but getting Salas's help was out of the question.

Moreover, Salas's actions just now show that this guy was only using him as a stepping stone. Unfortunately, he is probably going to be disappointed. Guangling's evaluation of him on the way already gave him a good idea of ​​the final outcome.

"Alright, enough with the nonsense. Salas, bring me a map, and a layout of the city, preferably one with the factions marked."

Guangling interrupted the conversation between the two "social butterflies," turned to Salas, and gave him a direct order.

"Yes, five offerings."

Salas readily agreed, but instead of leaving immediately, he continued to inquire, "Besides this, is there anything else I can do for you?"

"No need, what we had just given you was enough," Guangling waved her hand and refused.

"Oh. By the way, try to keep the news out of us and don't let anyone bother us," Guangling added.

"Of course, the news has been blocked. Before you leave, no news about the two of you will be leaked," Salas replied, patting his chest.

After speaking, he hesitated for a moment, glanced at Han Li, and then secretly approached Guang Ling. He used his soul power to seal off his surroundings and whispered, "Lord, should His Highness also keep your whereabouts confidential? Also, should I contact him in advance?"

His question hit Guangling right where it hurt.

Along the way, Guangling was also thinking about this problem. Before setting off this time, he had not prepared to come to Tiandou City at all, so he did not think about it much.

Now that he's already here, he definitely wants to visit Princess Xiaoxue. However, he didn't ask Qian Daoliu for permission beforehand, and he doesn't know whether he should tell Han Li about Qian Renxue, since it involves the previous pope's dark history.

After glancing at Han Li standing to the side, Guang Ling thought for a moment and decided to keep quiet for now, as it wouldn't do Han Li any good if he knew about this.

He then looked at Salas and instructed, "There's no need to hide anything from His Highness. Go and deliver a message saying that I will be visiting him secretly tonight."

"Yes."

After saying that, Salas took the initiative to remove the soul power barrier, greeted everyone again, and left the reception room to prepare for the things that Guangling had instructed him to do.

"What? Aren't you curious about what we were talking about just now?"

When Guangling saw Han Li walking towards the seat next to him, he took the initiative to ask.

"I'm not curious. Anyway, it has nothing to do with me. My master wouldn't harm me. If he could tell me, he probably would have already done so," Han Li replied indifferently.

He genuinely didn't care. What secrets could Tiandou City possibly have? It was nothing more than Qian Renxue, an undercover agent. He had no intention of getting close to this older sister right now.

You go your undercover work, I'll develop my own, and we'll leave each other alone—that's the situation he most wants to see.

"You're quite insightful. By the way, we're in Tiandou City now. Have you sensed anything new?" Guangling asked curiously.

"No, I'll try again tonight when the map arrives," Han Li said casually.

"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news."

Guangling thought of Han Li's extremely abstract actions before and shut her mouth.

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