The fleeting madness that flashed across Bibi Dong's body made Salas, standing below the hall, tremble like a sieve, nearly fainting on the spot.
"Useless trash." The icy female voice held not the slightest warmth. "You can't even find people. What is the Spirit Hall keeping you for?"
The moment those words fell, Salas sensed that something was wrong. His mind desperately replayed every scrap of intelligence regarding Dugu Manor from the past few days, trying to find a sliver of hope.
Suddenly, like a drowning man clutching at driftwood, Salas thought of someone. He hurriedly said, "Ye Qingxin! Yes, Your Holiness, Ye Qingxin! Ye Qingxin from the Nine Heart Begonia family was invited to Dugu Manor by Dugu Bo's people that day! She must know what happened in the manor!"
"Ye Qingxin?" The killing intent in Bibi Dong's eyes lessened slightly, but her voice grew even colder. "Then bring her here. Now. Immediately."
In less than a quarter of an hour, Ye Qingxin, still somewhat dazed and confused, was practically dragged back to the Spirit Hall.
"Your... my lord, Ye Qingxin has been brought."
Bibi Dong was still seated high upon the main throne, but a faint golden Soul Power barrier had quietly appeared, concealing her face. It left only an elegant, noble, yet imposing silhouette that could not be clearly seen.
Salas was exceptionally shrewd. He instantly understood that the Pope did not wish to reveal her identity, so he decisively changed the way he addressed her.
Ye Qingxin's heart pounded wildly. Just who was this person who could make the master of the Heaven Dou City Spirit Hall tremble in such fear?
She did not dare dwell on it and hurriedly followed suit in bowing. "I am Ye Qingxin. Greetings, my lord."
"A few days ago, you