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"Hmph, I just knew it, how could you possibly know... wait a second, Xu Sheng, what did you just say??"

Gui Mei's disdainful expression underwent a subtle change...

Xu Sheng glanced at him and emphasized again, "I said, the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track should have been contributed by Tang San, I've seen him use this movement technique before!"

"I just didn't expect that Elder Gui, you would sneak into the Worship Hall for such a trivial matter!"

Gui Mei suddenly became petrified, murmuring with his head lowered, "I... I painstakingly infiltrated the Worship Hall to investigate this information, even suffered heavy injuries from the Jincroc Elder, but ended up with nothing!"

"And now, to think that I got the information here!"

With that, he fiercely raised his eyes and angrily reprimanded, "Xu Sheng, why didn't you tell me these things earlier!!"

If Xu Sheng had informed him earlier, there would have been no need to risk infiltrating the Worship Hall!

His Holiness the Pope wouldn't have had such a headache over him being caught by the Jincroc Elder!!

Xu Sheng offered a wry smile and explained, "Elder Gui, you didn't ask me, did you? Besides, who would have known Tang San would take the initiative to offer up the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track!"

At these words, Gui Mei's eyes widened, and then gradually narrowed...

He sighed helplessly and then apologized, "Sorry, Xu Sheng, I was a bit too harsh just now. After all, you weren't aware of these things at the time!"

Indeed, he himself hadn't thought to ask Xu Sheng; in a moment of impulsiveness, he had gone to the Worship Hall. Who was to blame??

Xu Sheng shook his head, completely unfazed, "Elder Gui, don't worry about it. Now that you know, you should go and report to His Holiness the Pope."

Gui Mei paused, then looked intently at Xu Sheng, "Xu Sheng, today I, Gui Mei, owe you a favor!"

He wasn't one to break his word. Since the other party had helped him, he would surely repay the favor!!

Immediately afterward, he no longer dwelled on the matter and, transforming into a shadowy figure, passed through Xu Sheng and left the place...

Only then did Xu Sheng turn toward the direction of the door with a complicated expression and said out of the blue, "You all heard our conversation just now very clearly, didn't you??"

Shadowy figures such as Evil Moon emerged from behind the door...

It was obvious, from the start of the conversation with Gui Mei, they had been hiding behind him all along!

Evil Moon scratched his head with a sheepish laugh, "Ah hahaha, Xu Sheng, you've got it wrong, we just thought waiting for you at the academy was too much trouble, so we decided to wait outside instead!"

Flame nodded in agreement, "Exactly, exactly, we didn't hear anything just now!"

Hulena's forehead darkened, clearly exasperated, "Brother, Flame, I think it's better if you both stop explaining!"

Then, with a pitiful look at Xu Sheng, "Xu Sheng, we didn't mean to eavesdrop, we were just curious about what you would discuss with Elder Gui, please don't be angry!"

Xu Sheng couldn't help but shake his head with mixed emotions and joked, "What could I possibly be angry about? These matters weren't intended to be hidden from you anyway!"

After all, both he and Gui Mei were at the Title Douluo level; how could they possibly have failed to notice the eavesdroppers at such close range?

They simply chose not to call them out on it!!

Evil Moon and the others exchanged glances, all sighing in relief...

Flame immediately sidled up to Xu Sheng, slapping his shoulder and said, "Xu Sheng, you're so magnanimous indeed, but could you tell us about that Tang San?"

Evil Moon nodded in agreement, "Yeah, Xu Sheng, I'm also very curious about this Tang San, who exactly is he? It seems he's quite close to you"

Hulena meanwhile was silently pondering, "Tang San? It must be a boy's name, after all that name is... well, it really doesn't fit with a girl at all!"

It was indeed a bit odd!

Xu Sheng replied truthfully, "Tang San? He lives with me in Holy Soul Village, I suppose we're pretty good friends."

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Evil Moon seemed to notice the keyword and furrowed his brows, "Holy Soul Village? Why does that sound so familiar to me??"

Flame also spoke in a deep voice, "Yes, I also feel like I have some impression of this place, but I suddenly can't remember!"

Only Hulena, exclaimed, "Holy Soul Village? Do I remember that village was destroyed by Elder Gui and Elder Ju leading the Spirit Hall soul masters?"

Her memory of the event was extremely vivid, she could even recall the icy demeanor their teacher had shown due to excessive anger...

The moment these words left her mouth, Evil Moon and Flame immediately remembered...

Looking at Xu Sheng with eyes full of disbelief, "Could it be that the reason the Martial Soul Hall went to such great lengths, was because of you, Xu Sheng??"

Although they were not clear about the specifics, they had guessed the general idea!

Most likely it was because Xu Sheng's talent was too outstanding, yet he had no intention of joining the Martial Soul Hall!

For this reason, Her Holiness the Pope sent the two Elders, Ju and Gui, to eradicate Holy Soul Village!!

Xu Sheng hesitated for a moment, "Yes, that should be the case."

Hulena's eyes reddened slightly as she pressed on, "Then... Xu Sheng, don't you hate the teacher? After all, it was her who ordered the destruction of the village you always lived in!"

If it were her, she probably would have harbored great hatred towards the teacher!

This question did stump Xu Sheng...

He propped up his chin in thought, "Do I hate Her Holiness the Pope? I always lived alone in Holy Soul Village, without a father or mother, so I really don't care too much about this!"

Having been in the Soul Land for so many years, he had almost forgotten!

He was not originally from this world and had traveled through time and space!

Therefore, he did not have any special feelings for the people of Holy Soul Village!

After listening, Hulena said in a daze, "Without father or mother..."

Xu Sheng, he actually had such a tragic past!

His indifferent expression was probably all to cover the sorrow in his heart!

Thinking of this, her eyes grew even redder...

Seeing such obvious changes in her emotions, Xu Sheng couldn't help interrupting, "Uhm, Nana, you haven't misunderstood something, have you??"

But before Hulena could respond, Evil Moon and Flame both came to his side, "Xu Sheng, we didn't expect you to have such supreme talent, yet such a sorrowful background!"

"Yeah, to think you could survive, you must have gone through a lot of hardship, but if you don't mind, from now on you can consider us your family!"

Xu Sheng was somewhat taken aback, not knowing how to explain...

However, Hulena interrupted the topic enthusiastically, "No way, absolutely not, we cannot become family!!"

Evil Moon was taken aback, "Nana, what do you mean by that??"

Hulena's cheeks burned, she didn't explain, only turned her head away and said, "Brother, don't worry about it, in short, we just can't become family with Xu Sheng, that's all!!"

She herself didn't want to become family with Xu Sheng, but a partner!!

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