Chapter 2820: Testing Qian Dao Liu_1

Flame saw Evil Moon's actions and became even more smug, "Evil Moon, why are you turning your head away? Are you jealous of me?"

The latter, feeling somewhat helpless, suddenly reminded, "Flame, you'd better speak less in the future, otherwise, you won't be attacked by a Worship Hall Elder!"

"You were lucky to survive this time, next time, it may not be the same!"

Flame was momentarily speechless and then puffed out his chest, proclaiming, "Evil Moon, I have to disagree with you there. What I did was in defense of Nana, and so what if it costs me my life!"

However, the truth was not as he had portrayed. He saw Gui Mei present and believed that even a Worship Hall Elder wouldn't dare to blatantly do anything...

Who would've thought that they would directly exert pressure on him!

His words caused Evil Moon's gaze to dim a bit before he chose to close his eyes...

Indeed, when that Worship Hall Elder humiliated Hulena, as her brother, he didn't even dare to breathe heavily...

Compared to Flame, who dared to speak up, he felt utterly inadequate!

Seeing Evil Moon's somewhat guilty look, Hulena spoke more earnestly, "Flame, while I'm grateful you stood up for me, losing your life over it isn't a wise choice!"

"I'd rather suffer some grievances myself than see any of you get hurt!"

Knowing she was trying to comfort him, Evil Moon said in a daze, "Nana..."

Flame didn't argue but just gave a thumbs-up and said, "Nana, I understand what you mean. Let's just bide our time for now, focus on cultivating, and once we grow stronger, those Worship Hall Elders will be nothing but farts!"

"Then, no one will dare to humiliate you!"

Hulena was stunned...

Although the specifics were a bit off from what she expressed, fortunately, the general sentiment was similar...

"Flame, it's good that you understand!"

With that, the atmosphere once again fell into an eerie silence...

Eventually, Flame glared fiercely at Xu Sheng, "Xu Sheng, what the hell is with you? We've been talking for so long, and you haven't said a word!"

Evil Moon followed up, "Yeah, Xu Sheng, don't tell me that Worship Hall Elder has been giving you trouble?"

Snapping back from his thoughts, Xu Sheng shook his head, "Ah, no, don't overthink it, everyone. I was just pondering some things. But if all goes as expected, he should be arriving soon."

Hulena showed a hint of curiosity, "Arriving soon? Who's arriving soon?"

The other did not answer, but the arrival of the Ghost Emperor from within the dense Black Mist revealed everything...

He fixed his gaze on Xu Sheng and said icily, "Xu Sheng, it's been a week. Have you made your decision about the Pope's proposal?"

Xu Sheng nodded slightly, "Yes, I accept the His Holiness the Pope's proposal!"

He had already spent some time in the Martial Soul Hall, and there should have been news about the abyssal creatures...

But Bi Bidong and the others had been reluctant to tell him, an easy thought to guess at!

Gui Mei, surprised at such a straightforward answer, exclaimed, "Oh? You agreed? I thought you would, like last time, use every means to escape from the Martial Soul Hall!"

In fact, he had come prepared to kill Xu Sheng this time!

Unperturbed, Xu Sheng replied, "Ghost Douluo jests. If I truly detested the Martial Soul Hall, there would be no reason for me to come here!"

After their conversation ended, Hulena could not help but ask, "Um, Senior Ghost Douluo, what were you talking with Xu Sheng about just now?"

Gui Mei glanced at her and explained, "Just a week ago, His Holiness the Pope wanted to take Xu Sheng as a disciple, but this young man said he needed some time to consider!"

Evil Moon's eyes widened in shock, "Hiss, since Xu Sheng has just agreed, doesn't that mean he will now be the Saint Heir of the Martial Soul Hall?"

Flame was so envious he itched, "Good heavens, to be personally taken as a disciple by His Holiness the Pope, and you still had to think about it!"

Though Hulena, Evil Moon, and himself were all taught by Bi Bidong...

Only Hulena had been designated a goddess and had a nominal relationship!

Hulena looked at Xu Sheng excitedly, "Xu Sheng, is this true?"

Without denying, Xu Sheng responded, "Yes, it's true!"

Having received confirmation, Hulena's mind began to wander, and she even started to speak her thoughts out loud without realizing it…

"That's wonderful, Xu Sheng is the Saint Heir of the Martial Soul Hall, and I am the Holy Daughter, aren't we a match made in heaven…"

Seeing this, Gui Mei couldn't help but interrupt, "Holy Daughter, what are you thinking about? Although this lad has been taken in by His Holiness the Pope as a disciple, there hasn't been any plan to appoint him as Saint Heir!"

"After all, who knows when he might just slip away!"

Of course, this was not to say that Xu Sheng would definitely not be appointed as the Saint Heir!

On the contrary, the possibility was quite significant!

Because he had also caught the strong attention of the Worship Hall Elders!!

Coming back to her senses, Hulena could only show an awkward yet polite smile, "This… I see, Elder Ghost Douluo."

Gui Mei did not say much more, "Alright, since Xu Sheng has agreed, I will go and report to His Holiness the Pope right away!"

"But before that, I still have to tell you something!"

Instead of speaking out loud, he used spiritual power to pass a message to Xu Sheng…

After having done all this, he once again merged into the Black Mist and disappeared…

Hulena and the others called out in unison, "Elder Ghost Douluo, please take care!"

Only when his presence had completely vanished did they set their gaze directly on Xu Sheng…

The latter got the hint, explaining, "Ghost Douluo didn't say much, just that I should go to see His Holiness the Pope after some time, I guess there must be something he needs to tell me!"

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Upon arriving at the Pope Hall, Gui Mei immediately went to report to Bi Bidong who was seated above…

"Reporting to His Holiness the Pope, Xu Sheng has agreed to your proposal!"

Bi Bidong's expression did not change, clearly expecting as much…

However, she still asked, "Didn't he make any requests?"

Gui Mei shook his head, "Not only did he not make any, but he also agreed very readily. It's precisely because of this that I think we can't completely trust him!"

"The reason this lad agreed might just be to make use of the Martial Soul Hall!"

Bi Bidong let out a cold laugh, "Gui Mei, do you really think you need to remind me of that?"

This was cooperation from the start, where does trust come into it!

Gui Mei also closed his mouth, "I spoke out of turn, Your Holiness!"

Bi Bidong, with her right leg propped up, said indifferently, "Go and test the attitude of the Worship Hall later, tell them I have taken Xu Sheng as my disciple, and plan to appoint him as Crown Prince."

If Qian Dao Liu agrees promptly, it means that Xu Sheng and the Worship Hall have likely also reached some sort of cooperation!

On the other hand, if the Worship Hall is hesitant, it means they and Xu Sheng may merely be in the initial phase of contact!!

Although Gui Mei felt some resistance, he did not refuse…

Instead, he made an unexpected request, "Yes, Your Holiness, but… may I ask that Yueguan accompany me?"

Bi Bidong knew his concerns and nodded, "Hmm, granted!"

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