Chapter 3164: Gathering Information_1
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Bi Bidong nodded, "Hmm, I just didn't expect they would let you return so easily, instead of using you as a bargaining chip to threaten me!"
Normally, that old guy Qian Dao Liu would never miss such an opportunity!
Yueguan daintily pinched her fingers together in a delicate pose, "Lao Gui, just be happy that you can return safely—be secretly pleased!!"
Looking at the current situation, His Holiness the Pope evidently doesn't want to punish Gui Mei!
Gui Mei however glared at her and rebuked, "Yueguan, shut your mouth!"
It was all because of that guy's utterly unreliable piece placed within the Worship Hall; otherwise, why would I have personally gone to the Worship Hall and ended up being caught on the spot!!
Then, he looked towards Bi Bidong with a solemn expression and asked, "Then, Your Holiness, regarding the matter of Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, do we still need to continue investigating?"
The latter thought for a moment and then responded,
"As for the origin of Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, I believe even if the Worship Hall tries to seal the information, it will leak out before long."
"So, it's just a matter of waiting patiently—there's no need to go to the Worship Hall for further inquiry!"
This time Qian Dao Liu spared Gui Mei, but next time might not be the same!
To lose a Super Douluo-level confidant over Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track is simply not worth it!!
After receiving the response, Gui Mei felt somewhat dissatisfied, but could only agree, "Yes, Your Holiness!!"
After all, who could be blamed for the failure of my mission to infiltrate the Worship Hall?
Bi Bidong didn't continue the conversation, but waved her hand, "Alright, Yueguan you stay, Gui Mei, you go and treat your injuries!!"
Yueguan nodded in understanding…
While Gui Mei explained, "Your Holiness, my injuries are not severe…"
However, Bi Bidong's tone became much sharper, "I don't want to say it a second time, step down!"
His strong attitude left Gui Mei with no room to argue, "As you command, Your Holiness."
After saying this, he cast a deep glance at the former, then turned around and left the great hall…
Only when his presence completely vanished did Yueguan clasp his fist, "Thank you, Your Holiness!"
Bi Bidong raised an eyebrow, "Thank you? Yueguan, why are you suddenly thanking me??"
She certainly didn't think she had done anything to deserve such gratitude!
Hearing this, Yueguan replied honestly, "It's naturally because you didn't punish Lao Gui over this matter!"
Bi Bidong couldn't help but chuckle, "You and Gui Mei are both people I trust most in the Spirit Hall, punishing him over such a trivial matter would be more harmful than beneficial!"
"Besides, I cannot do without Gui Mei for my future leadership of the Spirit Hall!"
For the time being, I can't compete with Qian Dao Liu in terms of strength!
But, she believed there would come a day when she would surpass him!!
Yueguan's eyes brimmed with deep emotion, "Your Holiness…"
Indeed, their initial choice was correct—His Holiness is truly worthy of their life's protection!
Bi Bidong's expression grew serious, "Yueguan, there is another matter, I need you to take care of!"
Yueguan instantly snapped to attention, bowing, "Please tell me, Your Holiness, as long as it's within my power, even if it costs me my life, I will complete it!!"
With Lao Gui's mission failed, I absolutely cannot fail my own!
Otherwise, I fear it might greatly disappoint Your Holiness!!
Bi Bidong didn't beat around the bush but gave a straightforward command, "I need you to gather information on the competitors from the Five Great Elemental Academies and the Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"
Yueguan was confused and couldn't help but inquire, "Your Holiness? Gathering the students' information—for what? Do you lack confidence in Evil Moon and the others??"
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Bi Bidong shook her head, denied, "No... I have great confidence in Evil Moon and the others, but we must see if there are any noteworthy students among them!"
"If they are outstanding enough, perhaps we can recruit them!"
After all, the cultivation resources provided by Martial Soul Hall are incomparable to those of the Five Great Elemental Academies and the Heaven Dou Royal Academy!
Even though these academies are backed by the Tian Dou Imperial Family!
Yueguan immediately understood and once again clasped his fist, "Your Holiness, rest assured, I will now gather the information of the students from the other academies!"
This task is much simpler than I imagined!
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Inside the academy, the students of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation were gathered together, whispering something...
"Have you heard? Elder Gui returned to Pope Hall and seems to have been seriously injured, and is currently recuperating!"
"Really? But Elder Gui is a Hyper Douluo, who could have injured him?"
"Elder Gui's strength is indeed strong, but many sects and forces also possess Super Douluo Level experts!"
"Indeed, whoever defeated Elder Gui, who is at the Super Douluo Level, must also not be underestimated, at least they are at the same level!"
Evil Moon, who was at a distance, heard these words and expressed his amazement, "Elder Gui was injured? What happened?"
Flame scratched his head, "It shouldn't be, right? We haven't heard about this news, how do they know?"
Hulena also nodded in agreement, "Yeah, I also think it's unlikely, if Elder Gui was injured, my teacher should have told me, but I haven't received any news until now!"
Xu Sheng alone fell into deep thought...
Gui Mei was actually injured? And it sounded like it was not a light injury!
This was somewhat surprising!
However, whether the opponent was a fellow Soul Master or an abyssal creature, that was not certain!
He was more inclined to believe it was the former!
After all, there had been no news about abyssal creatures recently; they must be hiding!
While in thought, Evil Moon suddenly proposed, "How about we all go and visit Elder Gui?"
Flame was somewhat reluctant but did not refuse, "Hmm, I think it's possible, Elder Gui has helped us after all!"
Hulena said joyfully, "Great, I happen to know the place where Elder Gui resides within Pope Hall!"
We have been training and engaging in real combat in the academy the whole time; consider it as a break!
After obtaining their agreement, Evil Moon then looked towards Xu Sheng in contemplation, "Xu Sheng, what do you think?"
The latter came back to his senses and did not refuse, "Hmm, let's go and see then, I have some questions I want to ask Elder Gui!"
If it was an injury caused by an abyssal creature, then I should be able to tell at a glance!
Hearing this, Evil Moon said earnestly, "Good, then we should not delay, let's go now!"
After saying this, they greeted the rest of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation members and set off towards the place where Gui Mei was recuperating...
Since it was located within Pope Hall, the distance was not far, and it only took a little over ten minutes to arrive...
Looking at the building in front of them, everyone couldn't help but be surprised...
Because everything in front of them was too simplistic!!
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