Demanding an Explanation Instead

Shiyu nodded slightly, mulling it over. Seen that way, it became somewhat easier to understand.

Seeing that Shiyu did not immediately state his position and did not seem particularly enthusiastic, Vice Tower Master Li began persuading him, listing all kinds of benefits.

Not only would he receive support from many Spirit Pagoda resources, but he could also resolve this trouble. It was an all-benefit, no-harm arrangement.

"I'm willing." Shiyu no longer hesitated.

"Good, good, good. I'll immediately send Tower Master Qian Gu a reply." Vice Tower Master Li said excitedly. If he handled this matter well, he could also earn some favor with Tower Master Qian Gu.

"Tower Master Qian Gu wants to speak with you by video." Vice Tower Master Li quickly prepared the Video Communicator and waited for the connection.

Shiyu stood a little farther back so that his entire body would be visible on screen.

The call soon connected, and Shiyu saw the dignified, imposing old man on the other end.

The moment he saw Qian Gu Dongfeng, Shiyu felt somewhat intimidated. The gaze of a powerful expert made his entire body feel unnatural.

Even through a video call, that gaze carried immense pressure. After all, this was a Limit Expert.

Qian Gu Dongfeng might even be far stronger than Mu En, Shiyu secretly compared.

The era of Legend of the Dragon King possessed Battle Armor, which greatly enhanced the strength of Spirit Masters.

At the same Soul Power level, a Spirit Master with Battle Armor could almost utterly crush one without it.

The difference at the Limit Douluo Level might not be so great as to make the outcome unquestionable, but the gap was certainly not small.

Even if Mu En's body had not developed problems, he likely would not have been Qian Gu Dongfeng's opponent.

It was not that Mu En was weak, but rather a difference in technology. Spirit Masters with Battle Armor had something of a dimensional advantage over those without it.

"Greetings, Tower Master Qian Gu." Shiyu properly saluted him.

He remained standing rather than kneeling.

Qian Gu Dongfeng nodded slightly from the other end of the video call. After looking Shiyu over, he said, "I have seen your abilities. They are very good and match what I envision in a Disciple."

"Greetings, Master." Shiyu caught on quickly and immediately changed his form of address.

Qian Gu Dongfeng could not help but smile. This Disciple not only had high talent, but his mind was quick as well.

"For now, you can only be considered my provisional Disciple. You will only officially become one after coming to the Spirit Pagoda headquarters and staying there for some time."

"Although you are only a provisional Disciple, I, as your Master, will resolve the difficulties you are currently facing. You need not worry too much," Qian Gu Dongfeng said.

"Thank you, Master," Shiyu said.

"Consider the Soul Bone you absorbed a welcome gift from me." Qian Gu Dongfeng brought up that External Soul Bone.

This welcome gift was rather costly, but since Shiyu had already absorbed it, there was nothing he could do. He could only go with the flow and make it a favor.

One reason he had considered taking Shiyu as a Disciple was to keep the Soul Bone within the Spirit Pagoda.

As long as the person who had absorbed the Soul Bone remained in the Spirit Pagoda, the Soul Bone was effectively still within the Spirit Pagoda.

Shiyu expressed his thanks once again.

"You should resolve the current trouble first. Once it is settled, send Shiyu to the Spirit Pagoda headquarters as soon as possible. I want to meet him in person." Qian Gu Dongfeng hung up after saying that.

"Let's go. I'll take you to meet them. Don't worry, with me here, they won't be able to hurt you," Vice Tower Master Li said. With Tower Master Qian Gu backing him, he had become much more confident.

"Mm." Shiyu nodded and followed Vice Tower Master Li out of the Spirit Ascension Room to the lounge where Wu Changkong and the others were.

When they saw Shiyu enter, Gu Yue, Tang Wulin, and the others immediately cast angry, hostile looks at him.

Wu Changkong stared coldly at Shiyu, and that gaze gave Shiyu a strong Sense of Crisis.

Could this be Wu Changkong? Shiyu guessed.

He did not recognize Wu Changkong's face, but the other man had an icy expression and gave him no less pressure than Zhao Wujin. At the very least, he was a Spirit Saint.

He also had an extraordinary relationship with Tang Wulin and the others. In Eastsea City, Wu Changkong was the only person Shiyu could think of.

"Hand over the Soul Bone that belongs to my students," Wu Changkong said first, his tone forceful.

"I have already absorbed that Soul Bone. There's no way for me to hand it over to you, and even if I could, I wouldn't."

"I obtained it in the Spirit Ascension Platform through my own strength. What right do you have to demand it?" Shiyu did not give him a good attitude either.

"How can you be so shameless? You stole our things, yet you act as if it's only natural!" Xu Xiaoyan said angrily.

After resting for over an hour, she had recovered some of her energy.

Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and even Gu Yue were all furious as well. They had never seen someone so brazen and shameless.

"Since you put it that way, then I really need to reason this out with you."

"That Soul Bone was something within the Spirit Ascension Platform, and I am a member of the Spirit Pagoda. Three of you are not members of the Spirit Pagoda."

"You wanted to take away an extremely precious Soul Bone from inside. What was wrong with me stopping you?"

"It's like entering a museum for a visit and suddenly trying to secretly take something away. Me stepping in to stop you is the same principle."

"You are clearly the ones committing a crime, yet you turn around and accuse me. What kind of bandit logic is that?" Shiyu spoke sharply.

"That is indeed the principle. Shiyu is a member of our Spirit Pagoda, so what is wrong with him protecting the things within the Spirit Ascension Platform?"

"On the contrary, you intended to take treasures from the Spirit Ascension Platform. Shouldn't you give our East Sea Spirit Pagoda an explanation?" Vice Tower Master Li stepped forward to support Shiyu.

Wu Changkong frowned, unable to refute him for a moment. Suddenly, they were the ones in the wrong.

"I am also a member of the Spirit Pagoda. Does taking that Soul Bone count as stealing a treasure too?" Gu Yue questioned coldly.

"But that Soul Bone was not in your hands. Since that was the case, I should protect the Spirit Pagoda's property," Shiyu replied calmly.

"That is indeed the principle," Vice Tower Master Li chimed in like an echo.

"Sophistry." Gu Yue's voice carried suppressed fury.

"Everything I said is true, and my actions followed the rules. On the other hand, you three intended to seize treasures from the Spirit Ascension Platform. Shouldn't you give our Spirit Pagoda an explanation?" Shiyu turned the tables and looked at Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Xu Xiaoyan.

Gu Yue was a member of the Spirit Pagoda, so he had no good reason to make trouble for her. But the other three were different.

Vice Tower Master Li also raised the corners of his mouth and said in a deep voice, "Those who enter the Spirit Ascension Platform may normally kill Spirit Beasts to obtain energy and strengthen themselves, but there are no explicit rules stating that you may take other things away."

"Your earlier actions clearly showed that you intended to take away the Soul Bone treasure and maliciously steal the Spirit Pagoda's property. You must give us an explanation." Tang Wulin and the others' expressions changed slightly. Gu Yue looked grim, and Wu Changkong's expression sank as well.

They were furious now. The other side was spouting nonsense and twisting the facts, leaving them unable to vent their anger while also being put on the spot. What kind of situation was this?

"Vice Tower Master Li, are you trying to make my Teacher come reason with you?" Gu Yue stared coldly at Vice Tower Master Li. This person had not been so bold before.

"I think there is no need to trouble the Heavenly Phoenix Crown. Tower Master Qian Gu will communicate properly with the Heavenly Phoenix Crown," Vice Tower Master Li replied politely.

However, his attitude did not soften. With Tower Master Qian Gu backing him, he would not be easily intimidated again.

Gu Yue frowned. The Tower Master Qian Gu he spoke of was likely the chief Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda, whose status was even above her Teacher's.

"Let's put aside the matter of the Soul Bone for now. You must give me an explanation for killing my Disciple," Wu Changkong said, changing the subject.

There were two things that angered him: one was that Tang Wulin and the others had lost the Soul Bone, and the other was that Shiyu had maliciously killed them inside.

"Is something wrong with your brain? I already said that I acted to protect the Spirit Pagoda's property. What explanation do I need to give you?"

"Have you ever seen police officers take action against criminals, only for the criminals to demand an explanation from them?" Shiyu did not stand on ceremony with him and spoke bluntly.

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