Chapter 42 Yu Xiaogang Arrives
On the other side, in front of the Spirit Hall's gate, Yu Xiaogang was grabbing a guard's collar, his face filled with anxiety.
"I'm an old acquaintance of your Holy Maiden. I have important business with her. Please inform her for me!"
However, the guard's face showed disdain.
"You say so? I could say I'm a relative of the Holy Maiden! Go away, go where you're supposed to be. The Spirit Hall isn't a place for someone like you to cause trouble!"
"You! I really am an old acquaintance of the Holy Maiden. If I delay her important business because of you, can you bear the consequences?"
Yu Xiaogang was furious upon hearing this, but reason still allowed him to suppress his anger, and he said with feigned sternness.
"Fine, since you say you're an old acquaintance of the Holy Maiden, then produce the Holy Maiden's token."
The guard raised an eyebrow and said.
Yu Xiaogang's face immediately froze.
If it were before, he could have simply taken out the Pope's decree and thrown it in the face of this arrogant guard.
However, the papal decree had now been revoked by Bibi Dong, and he no longer possessed any tokens to prove his relationship with her.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang's troubled expression, the guard sneered.
"You talk so confidently, you really think you're someone important! Turns out, just another pretentious guy. Alright, get lost, don't embarrass yourself here!"
Yu Xiaogang's face turned a deep shade of liver with anger.
At that moment, a hand landed on his shoulder.
It was Flander, with his flat face and hooked nose, who said helplessly,
"Xiaogang, how about we forget about it and think of another way?" Flander wasn't entirely convinced that Yu Xiaogang was an old acquaintance of the Holy Maiden. After all,
how could the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, so noble, possibly know a mere two-ring Soul Master like him?
Flander didn't believe Yu Xiaogang was exaggerating; he simply thought Yu Xiaogang was grasping at straws in desperation, trying to lure the Holy Maiden out and seek justice for Liu Erlong.
But this method was clearly ineffective. The Spirit Hall members weren't fools; they wouldn't bother the Holy Maiden over such a trivial matter.
Flander understood this perfectly and decided to leave first. Otherwise, if the commotion escalated and attracted the Spirit Hall's powerful members, they would be in serious trouble.
However, just as Flander was about to forcibly drag Yu Xiaogang away to stop his antics,
a middle-aged man with an ancient face, dressed in armor, slowly walked out from inside the gate, shouting loudly.
"What's going on? All this noise! Who dares to cause trouble in front of the Spirit Hall?"
"Sir, it's this kid. He claims to be an old acquaintance of the Holy Maiden and wants me to inform her. It's laughable! These days, any Tom, Dick, or Harry can come and claim kinship. Don't worry, sir, I'll chase him away right now!"
The guard chuckled, then looked at Yu Xiaogang and Flander with a fierce expression, about to shout, but was stopped by the middle-aged man.
He gave Yu Xiaogang a meaningful look, then waved his hand and shouted.
Instantly, with a clanging of metal, a large number of Spirit Guards swarmed out from inside the gate, surrounding Yu Xiaogang and Flander.
Flander was immediately terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat. If the guards hadn't hesitated, he would have summoned his owl spirit and flown away.
Yu Xiaogang, however, remained calm. He knew the middle-aged man had recognized him.
"Keep an eye on them! Don't let them escape!"
the middle-aged man ordered, then glanced at Yu Xiaogang and the other man before turning and quickly leaving. ... Inside the
Papal
Palace, Bibi Dong's soul power swirled around her, circulating along a specific path.
Qian Xunji stood to the side, his hands behind his back, his majestic, golden eyes fixed on Bibi Dong, occasionally pointing out subtle flaws in her soul power circulation.
However, just then, a knock broke the harmonious atmosphere between teacher and student.
Qian Xunji raised an eyebrow and said,
"Come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, the door opened, and the middle-aged man from before jogged to Qian Xunji's side. His eyes caught sight of Bibi Dong, who was also present, and a hint of surprise flashed in them.
But the next moment, he regained his composure, knelt on one knee, clasped his hands, and said respectfully,
"Your Holiness, Yu Xiaogang is at the entrance of the Spirit Hall, wishing to see the Holy Maiden."
Qian Xunji was taken aback upon hearing this, then looked at Bibi Dong with a scrutinizing gaze.
Bibi Dong shook her head and sighed.
"Teacher, I thought my previous actions would make him understand, but now it seems I should go and explain things to him again, and tell him not to come again."
Bibi Dong's explanation made Qian Xunji's tightly furrowed brows slowly relax, and then he smiled lightly.
"Go ahead, it's good to be clear. It's about time for today, let's end the training here."
Bibi Dong nodded, then slowly rose and walked out of the hall.
As soon as Bibi Dong left, Qian Xunji's smile faded.
Turning his head, he looked expressionlessly at the middle-aged man who had reported back, and said calmly,
"If that Yu Xiaogang comes again, just drive him away. No need to report again. I don't want to hear anything about him, and the Holy Maiden doesn't need to know either."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man broke out in a cold sweat and repeatedly replied respectfully,
"Yes! Your Holiness!"
He then quickly retreated.
…
Stepping out of the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong saw Yu Xiaogang and his companion surrounded by Spirit Hall guards.
"Holy Maiden!"
Upon seeing Bibi Dong, the guards immediately placed their weapons on the ground, knelt on one knee, and bowed respectfully.
"No need for formalities, you may leave."
Bibi Dong nodded lightly, then waved her hand and spoke.
"Yes!"
The guards responded respectfully, then walked towards the gate in perfect unison.
In the blink of an eye, the previously crowded entrance became completely empty, leaving only Bibi Dong and her two companions.
At this moment, Flander, looking at Yu Xiaogang and Bibi Dong facing each other, was at a loss for words, his toes digging into the ground, his face full of embarrassment.
He had initially thought Yu Xiaogang was just bragging, but he hadn't expected Yu Xiaogang to have such influence, truly knowing the Holy Maiden. He had really underestimated this friend he had only known for a short time.
"Xiaogang, you..."
Bibi Dong was about to speak when she saw Yu Xiaogang, but was interrupted by him.
"Dong'er, you've already punished Erlong so severely, wasting most of her painstakingly cultivated soul power. Why won't Chen Yao let her go? He not only smashed her shop but also kidnapped her. Is he trying to kill her?"
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