Lin Yu, Qian Renxue, and Dugu Yan's Trio Set Off! Training Journey

Considering that Lin Yu was indeed far more mature than children his age, Qian Daoliu finally nodded in agreement. "Alright, then when are you two leaving?"

"Tomorrow."

"Fine. Then the two of you will set off tomorrow."

"Oh, right, Teacher, does Spirit Hall have any wanted criminals we are pursuing, or fugitives who committed grave crimes in the past and are still at large?" Lin Yu suddenly asked.

"Of course."

Hearing this, Lin Yu continued, "Then, Teacher, before we depart tomorrow, I hope to receive information on all fugitive criminals who are Soul Emperors and belong to the Power Assault, Agility Assault, or Control types."

Qian Daoliu's gaze sharpened. "Lin Yu, do you intend to kill these criminals to complete the Elemental God's Second Trial?"

"Yes, Teacher. It's the only way. Your disciple can't exactly go around killing people at random."

The Elemental God's Second Trial required him to kill three Soul Emperor-level powerhouses alone—one Power Assault Type, one Agility Assault Type, and one Control Type.

Lin Yu could complete the trial while training outside and eliminate criminals at the same time.

"Very well. Come to Worship Hall to collect the information before you leave tomorrow."

"Thank you, Teacher. Then this disciple will take his leave."

After bowing, Lin Yu left Worship Hall and returned to Angel Tribe Territory.

Qian Daoliu immediately made the arrangements. Not long after, he summoned Dugu Bo, who now spent every day idling around Papal Palace.

"Elder Dugu Bo, Xiao Yu and Xiao Xue will depart on a training journey tomorrow. Until they return, you are to protect them in secret. If anything happens to either of them, you will bring me your head!" Qian Daoliu declared with imposing authority.

Dugu Bo's soul trembled, and his expression turned solemn. "Please rest assured, Great Worship Elder. Even if I die, I will protect them."

"Very good. You may leave."

At that moment, Golden Crocodile Douluo said, "Great Worship Elder, I still don't feel entirely at ease with only Dugu Bo protecting Xiao Yu and Xiao Xue in secret. Why not send Elder Ghost Leopard as well?"

"Very well. We shall do as the Second Worship says and have Elder Ghost Leopard escort them in secret too." After hesitating briefly, Qian Daoliu accepted Golden Crocodile Douluo's suggestion.

Though he felt Dugu Bo alone was enough to keep them safe, having one more person would be more reassuring.

Ghost Leopard Douluo was also loyal to Worship Hall. He was a level 95 Agility Assault Type Titled Douluo, with the Ghost Leopard martial soul. He was extremely fast and possessed formidable attack power.

His strength was no weaker than Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, who were likewise level 95.

The next day, Lin Yu woke up promptly at seven.

After washing up and having breakfast with his father, Lin Tian, he packed his belongings and headed to Worship Hall first.

He met up with Qian Renxue, and then they went to see Qian Daoliu.

"Xiao Yu, these are the lists of fugitive criminals you requested. Each one contains relatively detailed information, as well as their criminal records."

Qian Daoliu handed over a thick stack of criminal lists. Lin Yu gave them a quick glance and saw that there were at least thirty sheets.

"Teacher, are there really this many fugitive criminals at the Soul Emperor level alone?" Lin Yu asked.

"Of course, Xiao Yu. There are far more Soul Masters who commit all manner of evil in this world than you imagine!"

"Moreover, under the noble fief system of the two great empires, there are many corrupt local officials and nobles. They turn a blind eye to evildoers, and some even shelter criminal Soul Masters, allowing them to remain at large."

"Although Spirit Hall bears the responsibility of punishing evil and maintaining order across the continent, without the full support of the two great empires, it is difficult for us to bring every criminal to justice."

Douluo Continent was, plainly put, a blend of Eastern and Western elements, though it leaned more toward a Western feudal system.

The Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires each ruled over four kingdoms and one duchy.

Although these kingdoms and duchies were subordinate to and obeyed the empires, they possessed sovereignty over their own territories. Each governed itself without interfering in the others' affairs.

The empires could not dictate how the kingdoms and duchies governed—or whether they governed at all—unless the situation became serious enough.

At the same time, both empires and kingdoms granted titles to certain people, making them so-called nobles.

They also granted fiefs to nobles with titles, making those nobles the lords of a tract of land or a city.

These nobles held authority to rule and govern their own fiefs, and could even recruit private armies of a certain size.

Under such a system, many places inevitably suffered from chaotic public order, neglect, corruption, and rulers who even oppressed the common people.

The criminal lists Qian Daoliu had given Lin Yu were not limited to criminals wanted by Spirit Hall.

They also included criminals wanted by the two great empires.

Since Spirit Hall also bore responsibility for maintaining public order, Spirit Hall, Heaven Dou, and Star Luo shared some information on criminals who had committed serious crimes.

Qian Daoliu continued, "Most of these criminals have gone into hiding and disappeared for years. It will be difficult for the two of you to find them on your own. However, your teacher will mobilize Spirit Hall's resources and have branches throughout the continent devote significant manpower to locating them and informing you of their whereabouts."

The continent was so vast that some people could kill or commit crimes, hide for a few years until the heat died down, and then receive little attention afterward.

After all, neither the empires nor Spirit Hall could keep investing huge amounts of manpower year after year to hunt someone down.

Thus, the cost of committing crimes in this world was relatively low, especially for powerful Soul Masters.

Lin Yu nodded. "Thank you, Teacher. Then we'll be leaving."

"Let's go, Sister Xue'er."

"Mm. Let's go."

After bidding Qian Daoliu farewell, the two left Worship Hall and headed toward the exit of Papal Palace.

As they walked, Lin Yu suddenly spotted Dugu Yan standing ahead with a small bundle on her back. She hurried over with a bright smile. "Lin Yu, Young Master, I heard you're going out to gain experience. I want to come too. Can you take me with you~?"

Lin Yu did not mind. "Then come with us."

Qian Renxue was somewhat reluctant to have Dugu Yan tag along, but since Lin Yu had already agreed, she did not object further. "Then follow us. Just don't hold us back."

"Don't worry, Young Master. I definitely won't hold you back." Dugu Yan looked delighted.

And so, the three of them set off together.

They began a journey across the continent, with venturing out for experience as their main goal.

The three left the Papal Palace.

A carriage was parked outside the gates. Its driver was a thirty-year-old member of the Angel Clan, a Soul King-level powerhouse.

The Angel Clan Soul King introduced himself with a genial smile. "Hehe, Young Clan Leader, Young Master, my name is Lin Shuai. You may call me Xiao Shuai if you like. I'll accompany you throughout this journey and serve as your driver."

"Xiao Shuai."

Lin Yu smiled faintly. "Uh, alright then, Xiao Shuai. Let's go."

"Yes, Young Clan Leader!"