Qian Daoliu looked at Golden Crocodile and spoke calmly:
"First, tell me what has happened outside over the past few years."
With that, he sat down on the steps before the Worship Hall, and Golden Crocodile and the others gathered around him.
Golden Crocodile's voice rang out clearly:
"Elder brother, the continent has appeared peaceful these past few years, but undercurrents have been surging beneath the surface."
He paused to gather his thoughts, then began slowly:
"Let me start with affairs within Spirit Hall-the Pope has grown increasingly composed and seasoned in handling matters during your seclusion. You have already heard a little about what happened in Gengxin City. After the former Red-robed Cardinal Miles was dealt with, we sent Platinum Bishop Fasno to take charge of the Branch Hall. His cooperation with the Blacksmith Association is now on track."
"In the second year, that old craftsman Lou Gao came to Spirit City in person and finalized the forging details for the Soul-Gathering Array Disk with the Pope. The association's master blacksmiths are responsible for forging it, but Spirit Hall still has to handle the inscription work."
The corners of Qian Daoliu's mouth lifted slightly. "Where is Lou Gao now? Has he made any new progress in his research into soul tools?"
Ever since his martial soul had completed its evolution, the system had already settled the rewards associated with Bibi Dong over these years. Yet the Gengxin City mission remained unsettled, which was why he asked.
Golden Crocodile promptly answered:
"Lou Gao is still in Gengxin City. He has maintained his cooperation with our hall throughout these six years, and all the metal forging required for the Soul-Gathering Array Disk is complete. On our side, only the final core inscriptions remain to be carved before we can finish a