As the Dragon Duke and Snake Granny receded into the distance and vanished from sight, Bishop Salas shifted his attention in an instant, like a keen-eyed leopard.
His face wreathed in smiles as warm as a spring breeze, he approached Chen Xuanqing. His eyes gleamed with fervor as he looked at Chen Xuanqing, as though he had found an immensely precious treasure.
"Your Highness, sorry for the trouble." A hint of ingratiation colored Salas's voice. He bowed slightly, respectful without seeming distant. "Blue Tyrant Academy, which you instructed me to watch, has been renamed Shrek Academy, just as you predicted. May I ask what instructions or plans you have regarding this?"
Chen Xuanqing smiled faintly, holding a crystal-clear pill between his fingers, but did not hand it directly to Salas.
Instead, he deliberately waved it before Salas's eyes, refusing to place it in his hand.
Salas stared fixedly at the pill, greed and longing flashing in his eyes.
His face brimmed with a fawning smile, like a chrysanthemum in full bloom, every wrinkle revealing his desire for the pill.
"Bishop Salas, do you know how precious this pill is?" A trace of solemnity entered Chen Xuanqing's voice. Gazing into Salas's eyes, he continued slowly, "This Longevity-Extending Pill can not only extend a person's life by ten years, but also help them break through the limits of their soul power level and reach unprecedented heights. Its value is far beyond anything money can measure."
Salas nodded repeatedly, his face filled with reverence and devotion. He knew full well that this pill was a priceless treasure to Spirit Hall, and even to the entire soul master world.
"Rest assured, Your Highness," Salas said solemnly. "From this day forward, I am not merely a Platinum Bishop of Spirit Hall, but also Your Highness's