Melee archer with maxed-out Douluo luck

Chapter 6: The Clash Between Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu, the Arrival of Guang Ling

Wuhun City, inside the hall of worship.

The worship hall, which rarely receives outside news, became unusually lively.

"Tsk, Fifth Brother, did you see the last note? It says that you held this child, and you even claimed that this child is destined for you." The Third Elder, Azure Phoenix Douluo, teased Guang Ling.

"Haha, the fifth brother probably can't tell which face is his own when he's holding the baby."

Qianjun added from the side that they had been cultivating in seclusion for a long time and hadn't heard anything interesting. They didn't expect to receive such news today.

"Qianjun, are you asking for a beating? I already told you, I don't remember this at all." Guangling gritted her teeth and looked at the grinning Qianjun, clearly thinking of taking action at any moment.

"We brothers always fight together to subdue demons. Join me in meeting Fifth Brother. It's time to change the ranking of the offerings." Qianjun's face was full of provocation as he beckoned to his younger brother to prepare to fight together.

"Alright, Qianjun, behave yourself. If you want to fight, I'll go with you. Fifth Brother, you've seen the intelligence, are you interested in taking on a disciple? His martial spirit is very interesting, and you haven't made any progress in a long time. Perhaps taking on a disciple would be a good thing. Maybe you can make further progress during the teaching process." The Golden Crocodile at the head of the table glanced at Qian Daoliu, who had not yet expressed his opinion, and took the initiative to speak.

"Hmm, let me think about it."

Upon hearing Jin E's words, Guang Ling calmed down and considered the matter in his mind; he had never had this idea before.

Just then, Qian Daoliu, who had been ignoring their antics, opened his eyes and looked towards the entrance of the main hall. The other worshippers also noticed his gaze and turned their eyes towards him as well.

"Clang clang clang"

The rhythmic clatter of high heels echoed at the doorway, seemingly announcing the arrival of their owner. The others also noticed who it was, their eyes revealing a hint of displeasure.

This was undoubtedly intentional; what level of skill would lead someone to lose control and make such a loud noise while walking?

As a pair of silver high heels stepped across the threshold, the newcomer's voice also rang out.

"Qian Daoliu, Grand Elder, doesn't the Hall of Offerings owe me an explanation for this matter?"

As Bibi Dong spoke, her face was frosty as she looked at the figure in the center of the offering hall.

"An explanation? What kind of explanation do you want?"

Qian Daoliu remained seated calmly, slowly looking at the menacing Bibi Dong.

"Don't play dumb. Awakening martial spirits and recruiting people are the responsibilities of the Papal Palace. Why did the Offering Hall receive the news about this incident in sync? And Offering Light Feather, when did you become allowed to interfere in the affairs of the Martial Spirit Sub-Palace?" Bibi Dong coldly looked at Light Feather, who had frowned.

"Bibi Dong, don't make an excuse. When did the people of the Hall of Offerings lose the ability to make decisions about the Spirit Hall's affairs, and even then, it's considered a positive action? When did they start needing permission from your Papal Palace to receive any information? Don't forget, the Spirit Hall belongs to the Qian family. Don't think that just because you've become the Pope, you're the master of the Spirit Hall. You're not worthy."

Guangling is a loyal follower of the Angel lineage. Upon hearing Bibi Dong's words, he immediately stood up, summoned his martial soul, and seemed ready to fight at the slightest provocation.

(Note: Only Qian Daoliu knows the true extent of Bibi Dong's hidden strength.)

Faced with Guangling's sarcasm, Bibi Dong tightened her grip on the scepter, but instead of responding to Guangling's words, she looked at Qian Daoliu: "Is this what you promised me, that I would not interfere with the actions of the Papal Palace after becoming the Pope? Judging from the Fifth Elder's opinion, wouldn't it be best for me to abdicate?"

"you……"

Guangling wanted to say something, but Qian Daoliu stopped her with a wave of his hand.

Qian Daoliu stared at Bibi Dong for a long while before slowly speaking: "I understand what you mean. You should be very clear about what happened this time. It was because the people in the lower palace saw the news and dared not act on their own that this unexpected situation occurred. As for Guangling appeasing the lower-level people, it should be a good thing for you."

"I will not change what I promised you. The Hall of Offerings will remain the same as before and will not interfere with your actions. Just do your job well. I guarantee that similar things will not happen again."

"I hope you won't forget what you said today."

Seeing Qian Daoliu yield, Bibi Dong's smile vanished in an instant before she turned and walked away. She had achieved her goal; with those words, she could now act with more leniency.

Just as Bibi Dong was about to walk out of the Hall of Worship, Qian Daoliu's voice rang out behind her.

"Since this child is destined to be with Guangling, then he shall belong to the Hall of Offerings. Also, you should take care of yourself."

Bibi Dong paused for a second, saying nothing, but the sound of her high heels became a little louder than before.

(Inner monologue: Bibi Dong: I am the Pope. Laughs)

"Big brother, Bibi Dong is going too far."

Seeing Guang Ling sit down angrily, a cold glint flashed in Jin E's eyes as he looked at Qian Daoliu and spoke.

After a moment of silence in the ancestral hall, Qian Daoliu spoke again: "In the end, she is Xue'er's mother."

After a moment of silence, Qian Daoliu looked at Guang Ling, whose anger had not yet subsided.

"Guangling, what Jin'e said earlier makes some sense. You should take this child in. After what happened, even if he joins the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong probably won't train him. Also, don't hold a grudge against him because of this. You should know what the situation is like for lower-level spirit masters. His talent is not bad, and Xue'er will need help in the future. He's a good choice."

After saying that, Qian Daoliu closed his eyes again, while the other worshippers looked at each other in bewilderment.

After a while, Guangling calmed down. He thought about what Qian Daoliu had said, left with the words "Go out for a walk", got up and walked out of the main hall.

"He probably won't go in person, will he?" The lion looked at the golden crocodile and stammered out a question.

"It's good that he went. He can't sit still anyway, so it'll be a good way to clear his head," Jin E said uncertainly.

At this moment, in the Heaven Dou City, Salas was still waiting for news from the Spirit City in the intelligence room.

……

Three days passed in a flash, and the Spirit Hall in Notting City had not received any news. Matthew was already deeply doubting himself. Had he failed to report the news? That shouldn't be the case. Or was it that Xiao Li's spirit was not valued by the higher-ups? But it was still a spirit with full innate spirit power, unlike that useless spirit like the Blue Silver Grass from before.

Han Li, who had been waiting for news at home, was also getting restless. The situation was far from what he had expected. Even if his gamble had failed, it shouldn't be like this. Had innate full soul power become so worthless?

To calm his mind, he forced himself into a meditative state, while also finalizing a new plan in his mind: wait a maximum of four more days. After a week, for whatever reason, he would go directly to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School; this was the best option he had chosen after weighing the pros and cons.

Suddenly, Han Li, who was in meditation, frowned, feeling a chill run through his body.

He decisively exited his cultivation state. When he opened his eyes, an unfamiliar face appeared before him, less than a fist's width away.

Instinctively, he braced himself with his hands and fell backward, using the momentum to roll over and kneel down, looking back at the spot where he had just been. At the same time, two curved blades appeared in his hands.

"Not bad, just a bit lacking in alertness. Kid, I heard that line of annotations was something you specifically requested?"

A playful voice rang out in the room, giving Han Li a chance to take a closer look at the person.

I'm eagerly awaiting your reading of the new book!

(End of this chapter)