Ghost Flame Douluo Zhang Geyang, the Spirit Pagoda of Star Luo Continent!
Inside Leng Yaozhu's office at the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters.
Leng Yaozhu sat behind her desk, while Qiangu Dongfeng sat opposite her.
This was the first time the two had sat down and talked face-to-face since their last confrontation.
"Yaozhu, why did you agree to let him go to the Star Luo Empire for further studies?"
Qiangu Dongfeng leaned back in his chair, his tone carrying just the right amount of curiosity.
"He's your star performer, aren't you afraid something might happen to him over there?"
Leng Yaozhu looked up at him, her gaze calm:
"There shouldn't be many people over there who could hurt him."
"Oh?"
The Qiangu Dongfeng slightly raised its eyebrows.
"No one can hurt him? Then who did you send to protect him?"
"Mu Ye."
"Oh?"
His eyelids twitched slightly.
"Mu Ye? You've also taken him into the Leng Family?"
His voice wasn't loud, but the fleeting chill in his eyes didn't escape Leng Yaozhu's notice.
He certainly knew Mu Ye's importance.
The Body Sect, and the only Soul Master in the Douluo Continent who possesses Four-Word Battle Armor Master and Red-Rank Mecha Master skills.
Many forces wanted to recruit him, but she acted so quickly and even managed to get him to agree to protect the child?
Leng Yaozhu shook her head:
"He just liked that child and went voluntarily; it has nothing to do with the Leng Family."
Qiangu Dongfeng stared at her, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment, as if searching for some flaw.
Unfortunately, she remained completely calm and composed.
At that moment, two completely different emotions surged within him.
He was angry because she had actually used him as a cover to try and win over Mu Ye;
He was excited because the more uncontrollable this woman was, the more interesting he found her.
Leng Yaozhu didn't look at him again, her tone indifferent:
"Is there anything else, Pagoda Master Dongfeng Tower?"
"If there's nothing else, please leave. I have other things to take care of."
Qiangu Dongfeng stood up, a smile still lingering on his lips, but now carrying a sense of restraint in his gestures.
"Hahaha, then I won't bother Yaozhu any longer."
Qiangu Dongfeng walked out of the office, the door closing gently behind him.
The corridor was quiet for a moment, then he slowed his pace.
"Tell the Ghost Flame Douluo Zhang Geyang to keep a close eye on his movements."
He turned to the attendant beside him and said.
"I feel it's not just a simple study abroad program; there might be something fishy going on."
The servant bowed slightly, asked no further questions, and turned to walk quickly away down the other end of the corridor.
Qiangu Dongfeng stood still, his gaze fixed on the receding beam of light at the end of the corridor.
After a moment, he looked away and said in a low voice:
"Leng Yaozhu, you've successfully piqued my interest."
"I hope you don't lose too quickly."
They watched as Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena disappeared into the stadium exit.
The atmosphere within the Shrek team subtly shifted.
As expected, he was just as capable as I had imagined.
He didn't even use his full strength.
Keep trying and work harder to get closer to him!
Ye Xinglan stood up, her gaze shifting from the departing figure, her voice neither loud nor soft:
"I'm not watching anymore, I'm going back to practice my sword."
After she finished speaking, she turned and walked towards the exit.
Yuanen Yehui looked around.
Wu Changkong, Yue Zhengyu, Tang Wulin, Xu Lizhi, who were standing in the front row of the audience, were still focused on the competition.
"I'll go back and train with Xinglan, to get a better feel for her Stargod Sword Intent."
"You guys keep watching, keep it up! I'm off now!"
After saying that, he followed in Ye Xinglan's direction.
Yue Zhengyu watched as the two figures disappeared one after the other at the end of the passage.
He glanced again at the few people remaining beside him:
Are the four of us being isolated?
Tang Wulin turned his gaze away from the arena:
"Let's go back too. We have our match tomorrow, so let's practice more."
Yue Zhengyu thought about it and felt that what he said made sense:
"Okay, let's go."
The group got up and walked down the steps one by one along the edge of the stands.
Meanwhile, Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena did not linger on the field.
The two walked through the audience passage and down the steps.
"Let's go find Mr. Mu Ye first."
Gu Yuena nodded without asking any further questions.
The two walked one after the other through the streets of Star Luo City, heading towards the Spirit Pagoda.
The Star Luo City Spirit Pagoda is the headquarters of hundreds of Spirit Pagoda Star Luo Continent.
This towering structure, reaching straight into the clouds, can be seen from a distance.
It is a prominent landmark building in the high -Star Luo City of Xingluo, with a magnificent presence.
Mu Ye was already standing at the tower entrance waiting for them. When he saw two figures appear from around the street corner, he casually waved his hand.
"Teacher Mu, thank you for your hard work."
As Bai Yuan approached, his voice carried a rare hint of relaxation.
Mu Ye waved his hand:
"It's nothing, just a small matter. I'll just accompany you to stroll around the Spirit Pagoda."
Bai Yuan thought to himself that with him by his side, he could indeed be a little more relaxed in making this move.
If he came alone, he would still have some reservations.
After all, this is the territory of the Qiangu Family, and Zhang Geyang, as a staunch supporter of the Qiangu Family, is capable of doing anything.
But now the situation has reversed, thanks to Mu Ye.
Even if the other party intends to make things difficult, they should first consider their own worth.
The three entered the first floor of the Spirit Pagoda, where the magnificent interior decorations came into view.
As expected of the Spirit Pagoda, the decorations and grandeur are quite impressive, putting aside everything else.
A staff member was about to step forward to ask.
A black figure emerged from the depths of the hall, passing her and heading straight for the three.
Bai Yuan stared at the black figure, observing its movements.
He could guess who it was even with his eyes closed, but why was he out so early!
Did they receive some kind of instruction from Dao Qiangu Dongfeng?
Upon recognizing the figure, the staff member trembled and bowed respectfully.
Ah~
"Pagoda Master!"
"Your subordinate greets the Pagoda Master!"
Zhang Geyang stopped in front of the three people.
He waved to the staff member, signaling him to leave.
He was handsome, with his hair neatly combed, wearing a black robe with gold trim, and stood there with a smile on his face.
His gaze fell on Bai Yuan, his voice neither loud nor soft:
"Bai Yuan."
"I've heard so much about you!"
"Truly worthy of being the number one genius in our Spirit Pagoda."
"Having met you today, I can confirm your reputation is well-deserved!"
"The young hero is truly a blessing to the Spirit Pagoda!"
Bai Yuan nodded slightly, his tone steady:
"Senior Netherflame."
"You flatter me, senior."
We still need to learn from our seniors.
Gu Yuena stood beside Bai Yuan, her gaze calmly fixed on Zhang Geyang.
Mu Ye stood on the other side, his posture casual, as if he were strolling through his own backyard.
The four figures paused briefly in the center of the hall.
Bai Yuan knew perfectly well that it was impossible to hide his arrival at the Star Luo City Spirit Pagoda from Zhang Geyang.
But he didn't expect them to arrive so quickly.
He had barely stepped through the door when Zhang Geyang was already standing in front of him.
This speed of reaction indicates that he had been keeping an eye on the situation from the moment they entered Star Luo City.
As the direct disciple of Sky Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu, Bai Yuan already held a prestigious position in the Spirit Pagoda.
Furthermore, since this trip to the Star Luo City Spirit Pagoda was related to headquarters affairs, Zhang Geyang had no reason not to show up.
Whatever tasks Qiangu Dongfeng assigned him, at least on the surface, he had to maintain the appearance of "the Spirit Pagoda being one family".
After all, the Spirit Pagoda on the two continents belong to different factions, the Leng Family and the Qiangu Family, but they still need to maintain a unified image in the outside world, and the necessary formalities cannot be omitted.
He stood there with a smile on his face, neither overly enthusiastic nor distant, perfectly positioned in the gap between Bai Yuan and Mu Ye.
As Qiangu Dongfeng instructed, keep an eye on things and see what Bai Yuan's purpose is in coming to the Spirit Pagoda today.