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Hearing Ah Yin's question, Bai Yu clicked his tongue and couldn't help but chuckle as he said:
"Heh... cough cough, it's nothing. Bibi Dong isn't in seclusion, she's just encountered some things and is a bit busy."
"After I leave, she will naturally step in to take charge, and even if she doesn't, the Grand Elder will handle it."
A question mark slowly rose above Ah Yin's head. Why did Bai Yu's expression look so much like gloating?
However, Ah Yin didn't want to get involved. The relationship between Bai Yu and Bibi Dong was complicated, and there was also Qian Renxue, whom she had never met, in the middle. She didn't want to get involved.
"It's good that you know what's going on. Also, be careful out there and remember to protect them. If anything happens to any of them, you'll regret it."
Bai Yu nodded, indicating that he understood. Since he dared to send everyone to the battlefield, he must have left them with ways to save their lives.
The next day, Bai Yu led the women and a 500-strong knightly order toward Tian Dou City.
In fact, this was the first time he had ever started his own holy procession, and the only feeling it gave him was that it was incredibly slow.
After all, he had always flown before, and his own soul power was inexhaustible, so in terms of flight alone, he could be considered a perpetual motion machine.
It's really hard to get used to traveling by horse-drawn carriage now.
However, there was nothing that could be done about it. His trip was an official mission, representing Spirit Hall, and he needed to save face.
Flying there by yourself is not as prestigious as bringing a guard of knights.
After traveling for nearly half a month from Spirit City, Bai Yu and the others finally arrived at Tiandou City.
"We've finally arrived. Now, you can explore on your own. I need to go to the Tian Dou Imperial Palace to finalize some matters."
After getting out of the carriage, Bai Yu stretched and turned to look at the group of women.
Ning Rongrong and the others didn't stand on ceremony with him; they simply waved and turned to leave.
Even Liu Erlong didn't say she would accompany him to the Tiandou Imperial Palace, but instead went to Shrek Academy.
She wanted to see what the academy that once belonged to her had become.
Bai Yu laughed and cursed, then turned and walked towards the palace.
When he arrived in Tiandou City, the Tiandou royal family and ministers had already received the news. They sent people to welcome him and gathered in the palace to await his arrival.
"Brother Bai has come from afar, but I have been preoccupied with trivial matters in Qinghe and have not been able to greet you properly. Please forgive me."
As soon as Bai Yu arrived at the palace, Xue Qinghe, along with the ministers of Tian Dou, came to greet him.
"It's been two years since we last met. Brother Qinghe, you've become more and more distant. It seems that now that you're the emperor, you're looking down on your brother."
Bai Yu raised his hand and nudged Xue Qinghe, speaking in a teasing tone.
The Heavenly Minister behind Xue Qinghe secretly breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this scene.
After all, this Holy Son of Spirit Hall is so close to their Emperor, so he can't just use this as an excuse to stay and refuse to leave after the war ends, can he?
Then Xue Qinghe called Bai Yu and they entered the main hall together. A banquet with songs and dances was prepared in the hall, which was a very warm welcome.
When the banquet was almost over, Xue Qinghe, who was sitting in the main seat, suddenly raised his wine cup and said to Bai Yu:
"I am deeply grateful to Brother Bai for coming to my aid. Let me drink a cup to express my gratitude."
"However, this battle between Tiandou and Star Luo is massive in scale, involving multiple forces across the continent. Qinghe wants to know how much strength Spirit Hall is willing to contribute to assist Tiandou."
After Xue Qinghe finished speaking, the hall immediately fell silent. Many ministers of Tiandou turned to look at Bai Yu, their eyes filled with inquiry.
For them, this moment was one of both fear and dread.
It's possible that Spirit Hall has no intention of contributing, and that Bai Yu, the Holy Son, is only here because of his good relationship with their Emperor, and is therefore offering personal assistance.
If that's the case, then their plan to profit from Star Luo will completely fall through.
However, they were also afraid that if Spirit Hall exerted too much effort, even if they defeated the Star Luo, Spirit Hall would become too powerful to control and would blame Tian Dou.
At that time, let alone enjoying the fruits of victory, they would be grateful if Spirit Hall didn't bite them a few times.
Bai Yu tapped his wine glass with his fingers, glanced at everyone's expressions, and smiled slightly.
"To be honest, ever since you wrote to me, Brother Qinghe, there has been a lot of controversy within our Spirit Hall. Most people don't want to get involved in this mess."
"After all, our Spirit Hall has always maintained neutrality on the continent. If we rashly intervene now, it will easily cause controversy."
"So, Your Holiness, are you saying that you've come here only on a personal basis to offer your assistance, and not that Spirit Hall intends to help the Tiandou Fighting Alliance?"
Before Bai Yu could finish speaking, Marshal Ge Long of the Heavenly Dou Empire hurriedly asked.
He couldn't help but be anxious. As a marshal, he knew the situation on the front lines between the two countries better than anyone else.
The two armies on Star Luo's side not only have the Clear Sky Sect in charge, but recently, the eldest prince, Davis, has also managed to bring out the Star Crown Sect through some unknown means.
Leaving aside the ordinary soldiers, even just considering the Soul Masters, Tiandou Fighters are at a complete disadvantage.
Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School agreed to assist the Tiandou Battle, the number and quality of their Soul Masters were insufficient.
Meanwhile, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is completely silent, and no one knows what they're up to.
Now his only hope is that their Emperor Xue Qinghe can truly drag Spirit Hall down.
But from what Bai Yu said, it seemed that Spirit Hall's chances of intervention were slim. How could that be acceptable?
If Spirit Hall doesn't intervene, won't the Tiandou Fighting Alliance have to cede territory and pay reparations? Even he, the Grand Marshal, will be nailed to the pillar of shame!
When asked by the general, Bai Yu didn't rush to answer. Instead, he picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and looked quite savoring.
"Brother Bai, please stop drinking there. Marshal Ge Long is just worried about Tian Dou and has no other intentions. Please don't take offense."
"Just to give me face, Brother Bai, please tell me what Spirit Hall's plans are."
Xue Qinghe spoke up at the right time, which not only helped Ge Long out of the predicament and improved his image, but also showed the Tiandou ministers present that his relationship with the Holy Son of Spirit Hall was really good, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
Bai Yu put down his wine cup and said with a smile:
"Brother Qinghe, you are overthinking it. I was just a little engrossed in the wine because it was so fragrant and delicious. I didn't mean anything by it against Marshal Ge Long."
"However, since Brother Qinghe has asked, I won't keep you in suspense any longer. Spirit Hall originally didn't intend to get involved."
"But since Brother Qinghe has asked me for a favor, I will naturally do my best to help."
"Therefore, after several discussions with the elders, we have finally decided that Spirit Hall will assist Tian Dou by employing mercenaries."
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