"To be honest, I didn't recognize him at first glance, but I recognized him as soon as I saw the birthmark on his neck below his ear," Hu Liena explained slowly.
"Birthmark? What birthmark?"
As he spoke, Xie Yue lifted Yan's head and began to examine him seriously. Sure enough, just as Hu Liena had said, there was a small black flame-shaped birthmark below Yan's left ear. It was really small, only slightly larger than a normal hemorrhoid.
"Wow, Nana, you have such a keen eye! I've known Yan for so many years, and this is the first time I've known he has a hemorrhoid here," Xie Yue said in surprise, then tapped it with her hand.
"That's not a hemorrhoid, it's a birthmark." Yan slapped Xie Yue's hand away, then looked at Hu Liena and said, "Long time no see, Hu Liena."
"Hmm, long time no see. I didn't expect you to have a different face and be so obedient. Get in the carriage, your teacher is waiting for you at the Papal Palace."
Hu Liena looked at Yan's face, smiled slightly, and then boarded the carriage.
Xie Yue, standing to the side, was somewhat surprised and said, "Brother, this is the first time I've heard you call Nana by her full name. What are you doing?"
Yan calmly replied, "Didn't Hu Liena say before that I wasn't allowed to call her Nana? Then I won't call her that, so as not to upset her."
After saying that, Yan boarded the carriage, while Xie Yue's expression was somewhat incredulous. Was this guy really the same shameless Yan who was always clinging to his sister?
"Brother, what are you doing? Get in the car!" Hu Liena called out.
"Oh, coming."
As soon as Xie Yue boarded the carriage, he saw Yan sit in a corner of the carriage and begin to meditate and cultivate, while Hu Liena sat on the other side waiting for him to get in.
"Brother, what exactly did you experience in the Mist Grand Canyon? Why did Yan suddenly change his face, and why did his skin turn white?" Hu Liena asked curiously after getting into the carriage.
Xie Yue glanced at Yan and noticed that he didn't seem as enthusiastic about his sister anymore, which relieved her. She then said, "This is a long story. I'll tell you all about it when we report to the Spirit Hall and the Pope. All I can say is that Yan and I are already blessed by the Angel God that we were able to come back to see you this time."
"Oh? Have you encountered some danger?" Hu Liena asked with some concern.
"Yes, I almost lost my good brother Yan." Xie Yue sighed, then looked at Yan, who was cultivating, and fell silent again.
The three quickly arrived at the Papal Palace. Xie Yue and Yan knelt on one knee, preparing to report their experiences over the past six months to Pope Bibi Dong. Just then, Bibi Dong asked curiously, "I remember Yan, you didn't look like this before?"
" Your His Holiness the Pope, that's not true. I only became this way because of various opportunities."
After saying this, Yan told Bibi Dong about his experiences a few days ago, but he omitted Jun Yi's name and portrayed him as a mysterious person with an unknown identity and wearing a mask. He also never mentioned Zhu Zhuqing's name, only saying that a mysterious person killed the Evil Soul Master and then saved his life.
Xie Yue also added some details during Yan's narration, making Yan's story more believable.
"I never imagined there was such a powerful figure in the Mist Grand Canyon. Not only did he save your life when you Life, but he also completely restored your body, enhanced your Soul Power, and even gave you this handsome face. I, the Emperor, would like to meet such a powerful figure."
Bibi Dong's words revealed a hint of distrust. How could such a good person exist in the world? She saved your lives, killed the Evil Soul Master, and even went so far as to expend a large amount of immortal Immortal Herb to revive you. Who would believe that?
Yan seemed to have anticipated Bibi Dong's response, so he continued, "At first, I also thought that person had ulterior motives, but after he treated me, he asked me to pass on a message to the current Great Enshrined."
What did you say?
Upon hearing the words " Great Enshrined," Bibi Dong's expression changed slightly. In the current state of the continent, there weren't many people who knew that old man anymore, and the person who saved Yan was actually asking him to deliver a message to that old geezer?
"He told me to tell the Great Enshrined: 'Old friend, I never expected that your Spirit Hall would still remember its original aspirations, and that these younger generations would even carry them on. I am truly gratified.'"
Yan even imitated it in a rather pretentious manner, speaking in a profound and enigmatic tone.
Upon hearing Yan's words, Bibi Dong's expression turned somewhat solemn, and she muttered to herself, "I didn't expect him to still be alive."
"Alright, I'll pass on this message to the Great Enshrined. You two should get some rest and prepare well for the upcoming Soul Master Tournament," Bibi Dong said to the two of them.
" Your His Holiness the Pope, I have a request, and I hope you will grant it," Yan said.
"Speak."
" Xie Yue and I have both reached level 50 in Soul Power. We're thinking of immediately adding Soul Ring, and then going to the Mist Grand Canyon for a year of training. There are too many Evil Soul Master there. Xie Yue and I are thinking of going there again after our strength has improved."
Seeing Yan's resolute expression, Bibi Dong felt somewhat gratified. She hadn't expected Yan to have such awareness. Previously, the Mist Grand Canyon was used to punish some erring Soul Master, sending them there to be punished and made to kill Evil Soul Master to atone for their sins. But Yan actually chose to take the initiative to kill Evil Soul Master, which made Bibi Dong have a different view of this young man.
"Agreed. Remember to come back a year later and prepare well for this competition. We must win this time, understand?"
"Understood! Thank you for your permission, Your Pope." Yan and Xie Yue thanked Bibi Dong.
Hu Liena looked at Yan and her brother in surprise, never expecting them to make such a request.
"You may all leave. I have something to discuss with Nana."
" Xie Yue takes his leave."
"Yan takes his leave."
The two then left the Papal Palace. Hu Liena spoke first, asking Bibi Dong, "Teacher, who exactly saved Yan? And why does he know the Great Enshrined?"
Bibi Dong took a deep breath, her tone heavy with seriousness, and said, "The only person on the continent who can speak to that old man in such a tone and still save our Martial Soul is probably Tang Chen, the founder of the Clear Sky Sect, known as the 'strongest on the land'."
"What? It was him? He's still alive?"
"That old bastard is still surviving in the Worship Hall, let alone Tang Chen, who is even stronger than him. I just didn't expect him to be hiding in the Mist Grand Canyon, and he even happened to save your brother and Yan. That's in line with his personality."
(End of this chapter)