Return to Spirit Hall

"What's wrong, Zhu Qing?" Lu Yuan paused slightly as he wiped Zhu Zhuqing's hair and asked.

"I... I'm still a little nervous!" Zhu Zhuqing said softly, turning her pretty face slightly to the side and resting her left hand, which Lu Yuan had placed near her ear.

"Heh!" Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan chuckled. So this girl is still worried about him!

"It's okay, the teacher is really easy to get along with, and even if things get really bad, I'm here for you, right? I'll help you!" Lu Yuan said, gently stroking Zhu Zhuqing's cheek.

"Well, Dai Mubai and I were once engaged. Will His Holiness the Pope have a problem with me because of this? After all, you are her disciple and have a noble status, but I am already engaged." Zhu Zhuqing's tone was gentle, but there was a hint of worry in her voice.

"Moreover, our Zhu Clan family has been linked to the Star Luo Imperial Family through marriage for generations, and our relationship with the Spirit Hall has never been harmonious. I'm really a little afraid that my background will cause His Holiness the Pope have reservations, Lu Yuan." Zhu Zhuqing rubbed her face against Lu Yuan's palm, her delicate body trembling slightly.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan frowned slightly. He hadn't expected that Zhu Zhuqing would still be hiding these things in her heart.

He thought Zhu Zhuqing was really as carefree and happy as she appeared on the surface.

I never expected her to have so many worries.

It was my fault; I was with her every day and didn't even notice what was on her mind.

She only realized it when she revealed it at this moment.

"Silly girl, are you overthinking again?" Lu Yuan put down the towel with his right hand, tucked Zhu Zhuqing's half-dry hair behind her ear, and looked at Zhu Zhuqing's bright eyes with a gentle smile.

"Let me tell you the truth, our teacher has known about us for a long time. Don't forget, my senior sister is right next to our teacher. How could she not know about us?"

"As for the engagement, my teacher has never cared about those empty things. As long as your feelings for me are genuine and you are thinking of me, that's enough. She won't care about such things. She is the first female Pope in the history of the Spirit Hall. How could she care about such things?"

"And you said that your Zhu Clan and the Star Luo Imperial Family have been intermarried for generations, but the Zhu Clan is the Zhu Clan, and you are you. You are just Zhu Zhuqing, just my little kitten. What do you have to do with the Zhu Clan Lu Yuan? So you don't need to worry about these things."

"Even if we take a step back and say that the teacher doesn't agree to our relationship, it's no use. No one can change my mind. Since I've decided on you, you, Zhu Zhuqing, are mine for life. All you need to do is come with me to see the teacher and be polite. Leave everything else to me."

"Do you understand now?" Lu Yuan said with a smile, reaching out to pinch Zhu Zhuqing's delicate nose.

"I understand!" Zhu Zhuqing replied softly, the tension on her pretty face disappearing without a trace. Hearing Lu Yuan's words, she felt much more at ease.

Touching Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face, Lu Yuan said seriously, "Zhu Qing, you are my woman. I will take care of everything for you. You just need to stay behind me and be happy every day. Don't think about so many things. I will take care of everything for you."

"Mmm!" Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly, her eyes filled with love as she looked at Lu Yuan.

"Lu Yuan!" Zhu Zhuqing called softly.

"What's wrong Zhu Qing?" Lu Yuan looked at Zhu Zhuqing, wondering what had gotten into this little kitten this time.

"Let's go to sleep!" Zhu Zhuqing said, blushing.

"Sleep? But your hair isn't dry yet," Lu Yuan said.

"But I want to sleep." Zhu Zhuqing turned her head slightly, her tone slightly coquettish.

"Alright then!" Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's rare coquettish attitude, Lu Yuan naturally couldn't refuse. He gently wrapped his right arm around Zhu Zhuqing neck with his left, and pulled her into his arms.

"Then go to sleep early, we have to get up early tomorrow!" Lu Yuan said with a slight smile.

"Is this Spirit City? It's so prosperous!" On the wide, flat street, Lu Yuan was strolling hand in hand with Zhu Zhuqing. Seeing the bustling scene of Spirit City, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but sigh.

"It's alright, thanks to Teacher's management!" Lu Yuan smiled slightly. Bibi Dong's methods were indeed very powerful and she was very capable. Under her leadership, the entire Spirit Hall was thriving and became much stronger.

"Yes! I think His Holiness the Pope must be a very capable ruler." Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly. How well a country is governed can be seen from the people living under its rule.

The Spirit City was exceptionally prosperous, with a dazzling array of shops and clean streets. It was the first time Zhu Zhuqing had ever seen such a city, far surpassing even Star Luo City.

"Of course!" Lu Yuan replied softly. He had never doubted Bibi Dong's abilities.

"Let's go, Zhu Qing, let's go to the Papal Hall to see our teacher as soon as possible. She must already know we're here," Lu Yuan said.

Bibi Dong's spies are everywhere in Spirit City, and no matter how small the disturbance, it will be impossible to hide it from her.

It's likely that Bibi Dong already knew as soon as Lu Yuan entered the city.

"Mmm!" Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently, letting Lu Yuan hold her hand and continue forward.

"Halt! This is restricted area, do not trespass!" Lu Yuan and his companion were stopped by the Temple Knight.

These are the Temple Knight specifically protect the Papal Hall. Each of them is at least Soul Ancestor and is one of the most elite troops in the Spirit Hall. Of course, their numbers are not very large.

Since Lu Yuan usually frequents the Papal Hall and the Elders Hall and rarely goes out, and the Temple Knight are rotated daily, it's normal that they don't recognize Lu Yuan.

When stopped, Lu Yuan immediately took out his token, a fifth-class token second only to the Pope Token. Among the younger generation of the entire Spirit Hall, only he and Hu Liena possessed such a token. The moment he took it out, his status was self-evident.

As for the possibility of their identities being exposed, the reason why the Temple Knight Corps are able to protect the Papal Hall is because every member is a staunch supporter of the Pope and would never betray him, so there is absolutely no need to worry about their identities being exposed.

As for taking out the Angel Token, that thing can mobilize elders and has too much power. It's completely unnecessary for a Temple Knight to take it out.

"Greetings, Young Master Yuan!" Upon seeing the token in Lu Yuan's hand, the Temple Knight immediately bowed and said, "Young Master Yuan, His Holiness the Pope has ordered that you go to the Papal Hall for an audience immediately upon your return."

"Understood, you guard it well!" Lu Yuan put away the token and pulled Zhu Zhuqing straight towards the direction of the Papal Hall.