Azure Luan Douluo: So Alike

The Third Pontiff had personally taken action, so Lin Chen did not go to Pope Palace.

Even if he had ten times the courage, he would not dare defy the Third Pontiff's orders.

He had barely ever set foot in Spirit Hall's inner areas, much less a sacred place like Worship Hall.

Following behind Azure Luan, Lin Chen truly had his eyes opened. He had benefited from that little genius.

As a deacon, he had never imagined that he would receive such treatment in his lifetime.

Along the way, Lin Chen kept his mouth shut and obediently followed behind.

When they arrived before Worship Hall, Azure Luan Douluo pushed open the doors. A sacred aura washed over them, inspiring reverence.

Lin Chen immediately steadied his mind and maintained the most respectful posture possible.

Upon entering, he saw an enormous angel statue inside, lifelike and vivid, with six wings on its back and a longsword in its hand.

Beneath the statue stood a powerful man with long golden hair. The aura he exuded alone made Lin Chen feel as though he could barely breathe.

"Big Brother!" Azure Luan Douluo called respectfully.

Qian Daoliu turned around and closed the book in his hands. Seeing an unfamiliar person behind Azure Luan Douluo, he frowned slightly. "Third Brother, what is it?"

Azure Luan Douluo said, "This man discovered an Angel Martial Soul when someone awakened their Martial Soul in a village!"

"Angel Martial Soul!"

Qian Daoliu's body trembled slightly. He was clearly shocked.

An Angel Martial Soul had awakened in a remote village? Could the bloodline have leaked out? But the Angel Lineage had always been cautious, and they could not possibly marry outsiders. Even if they had, there would be records of it.

Qian Daoliu looked at Lin Chen. "You did not see wrongly at the time?"

Lin Chen hurried forward, bowed, and answered, "Grand Pontiff, I did not see wrongly. It was the one and only Angel Martial Soul, without question. Even if I had a hundred times the courage, I would not dare deceive you, Grand Pontiff."

If he deceived the Grand Pontiff, he would not be able to remain in Spirit Hall any longer. Besides, although his status as a deacon was not high, the benefits were certainly far better than those offered by the two great empires.

He even received a monthly salary. Why would he not want that?

Qian Daoliu raised a brow and fell into thought. After a moment, he said, "Third Brother, follow him and bring that child here. Make sure it is done quickly."

"Yes, Big Brother!"

Azure Luan Douluo naturally did not dare delay and swiftly left with Lin Chen.

The grand hall fell silent, but Qian Daoliu could not calm down in the slightest. Countless thoughts churned through his mind.

"How could there be an Angel Martial Soul?"

Qian Daoliu muttered to himself.

This was far too strange.

Could someone have been secretly meeting someone outside?

They could only wait until they saw the child.

Meanwhile, Su Yu had already accepted reality and was sitting in his room, eating lunch.

"Su Yu, your skin has become so fair and tender. After awakening your Martial Soul, even your physique has improved."

Old Yu clicked his tongue in amazement.

Su Yu had originally been very fair, but after training beneath the waterfall for years and enduring the blazing sun, his skin had become dark. Now, it was even fairer than before.

"Probably."

Su Yu replied vaguely.

He had not eaten meat in months. All he could say was that it tasted amazing.

In Zonghun Village, being able to eat meat in big mouthfuls was clearly an extremely extravagant luxury.

It was obvious that Old Yu had spent a great deal of money on this meat.

Old Yu was also filled with gratification. Zonghun Village was finally about to rise.

About fifteen minutes later, Su Yu had eaten his fill. This was the fullest meal he had eaten in months.

"Now that you are full, get some proper rest. Lord Soul Master should be back soon."

Old Yu smiled and left with his cane. Just as he opened the door, he ran into Lin Chen, who had rushed back.

"Deacon, you are back. And this is?"

Old Yu bowed and greeted him.

"Village Chief, this is the Third Pontiff of Worship Hall, Lord Azure Luan Douluo," Lin Chen introduced.

Old Yu was astonished. "Greetings, Lord Azure Luan Douluo."

"No need for formalities. Have that child come out. I wish to see him," Azure Luan Douluo said.

Old Yu turned around and called out Su Yu, who had eaten his fill and was preparing to go to bed for a rest.

Azure Luan Douluo stared intently into the room.

What kind of person could awaken an Angel Martial Soul?

Su Yu slowly walked out. The moment he saw Azure Luan Douluo, he froze for a moment.

"Lord Azure Luan Douluo, this is Su Yu."

As Lin Chen spoke, he suddenly noticed that Azure Luan Douluo had been staring at Su Yu the entire time, his expression constantly changing.

Azure Luan Douluo was utterly bewildered.

Su Yu looked far too much like the Former Pope, Qian Xunji. Especially his eyes and the contours of his face—they were practically identical.

Could it be that the Former Pope had left behind an illegitimate son outside, and none of them knew?

As an elder who had watched Qian Xunji grow up, he had a deep impression of him. And if Su Yu could awaken an Angel Martial Soul, then he was undoubtedly Qian Xunji's illegitimate son.

He had to bring him back. Fortunately, he had not reported this to Bibi Dong. If Bibi Dong learned of it, this child would be in serious trouble.

"Greetings, Senior!"

Su Yu bowed slightly.

So alike, too damn alike! Even the way he bowed was exactly the same as Qian Xunji's, as though they had been cut from the same mold!

Azure Luan Douluo took a moment to recover before asking, "Child, what is your name?"

"Su Yu."

Su Yu answered truthfully, but seeing Azure Luan Douluo's kindly smile, he somehow felt that something was off.

Naturally, he did not know what he looked like now. Even Old Yu had been the one to tell him that his skin had improved. He had not had the time to look in a mirror, so he did not know about his changes.

"Su Yu, a good name." Azure Luan Douluo nodded with a smile. "Would you like to come with me to Worship Hall?"

Su Yu agreed without hesitation.

Given the current situation, going to Worship Hall was the best choice. He had thought Lin Chen had gone to report this to Bibi Dong.

Azure Luan Douluo immediately took Su Yu's hand. Before rushing at full speed toward Worship Hall, he turned and instructed Lin Chen, "Lin Chen, go to Spirit Hall and get some money to support Zonghun Village. Say it was at my instruction."

Lin Chen hurriedly agreed.

Su Yu waved. "Goodbye, Village Chief."

With that, Azure Luan Douluo left with Su Yu.

Their figures tore through the sky and vanished beyond the horizon.

Old Yu came back to his senses and muttered, "Su Yu has been taken away. His future will be boundless!"

Lin Chen smiled. "Village Chief, your village will change because of Su Yu, and I will be promoted as well."

"Really?" Old Yu was overjoyed. "If it can change, that would be wonderful."

Zonghun Village lagged far behind the other nearby villages. With support from Spirit Hall, their lives would certainly improve. They might not surpass every other village, but they would not be far behind.

"Of course it is true. Su Yu has an Angel Martial Soul, and his future is limitless. The Grand Pontiff is personally overseeing this matter."

"As the saying goes, when one person rises to the heavens, even their chickens and dogs ascend with them."

Lin Chen explained with a smile, while inwardly sighing in amazement. Fortunately, the task of awakening Zonghun Village had fallen to him. Had it fallen to someone else, he would never have received this treatment.