The sounds of kneeling and prostration rose and fell in unison. Without being reminded, the followers would immediately kneel before their king, their eyes filled with pleading for mercy followed by utter shock.
Standing there, Yan couldn't help but ask, "Are you the young master?!"
The once bright courtyard was now somewhat gloomy, and despite the sweltering heat, a chill inexplicably crept in. Qian Renxue revealed the same expression Xiao Yan had when they first met.
Unparalleled confidence, as if born to be in a superior position.
Qian Renxue said, "Are you one of the three chosen by the Pope?! That woman only taught you how to cultivate, but didn't teach you any manners at all?!"
"Thump!"
Yan knelt on the ground, not daring to speak.
The servants, their bodies bowed low, remained motionless, even as the scorching gray earth seemed to bake their sallow faces as intensely as their inner turmoil.
Xiao Yan was slightly surprised; Qian Renxue's energy was so great.
Even though Qian Daoliu is behind the scenes of the Spirit Hall, he still lives up to his reputation as the most powerful figure in the organization.
The two walked into the inner room, and the rest of them slowly got up and followed respectfully in, not daring to make any unnecessary movements even though they were covered in dust and dirt.
"Why is it just you people? Where are the people I arranged three years ago?!" Qian Renxue looked at the crowd, searching her memory for the old people.
Yan wanted to speak.
Qian Renxue then gestured to a middle-aged man in the center to speak. This man was a Soul Saint, currently the strongest member of the Spirit Hall's Shadow Division in the entire courtyard.
The man said, "Since you disappeared three years ago, Young Master, the infiltration of the Heaven Dou Empire has been temporarily halted. The old guard has been recalled to Spirit City, and now the Golden Generation is handling most of the affairs."
Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes, clearly feeling somewhat uneasy.
"This is His Holiness the Pope's will," Yan suddenly said.
Qian Renxue snorted coldly.
Bang!
A blast of air sent Yan flying, crashing into the door. He looked seriously injured.
Xiao Yan's eyelids twitched, and he glanced at Qian Renxue with a disgruntled expression.
This girl is acting differently than usual.
Or is this dignified, queenly demeanor the true nature of Qian Renxue, and her inner self revealed only when she is with me?
She's so damn pure yet so mature!
Qian Renxue glanced around, her calm face showing no emotion. "First and foremost, I must remind you: in my presence, you are not allowed to mention your so-called Pope."
"Second reminder."
Qian Renxue looked at Yan, who had collapsed and fainted, and said, "Without my signal, shut up. Otherwise, I'll let you choose whether to make you mute or dead."
The group of underlings in the Shadow Division couldn't help but swallow hard.
"Where is Uncle Huang?" Qian Renxue asked.
He was an old man without any cultivation, the only one in the entire Shadow Division who could be considered an ordinary old man. Qian Renxue was taken care of by that old man a great deal when she came to the Heaven Dou Empire in her childhood.
The manor where the Shadow Division is now located is now Uncle Huang's property.
She had no complaints about her former subordinates from the Spirit Hall being sent back, but what about this frail old man? Surely he wouldn't be sent back.
She really wanted to introduce Xiao Yan to that old man.
The Soul Saint's face was grim. He said in a low voice, "In a farm outside the city that supplies food."
A cold gaze seemed to pierce his heart through his chest.
Qian Renxue stared coldly at him, "Continue!"
"This is Lord Yan's decision." Seeing Qian Renxue's anger, he quickly turned his attention to Yan and added, "Since your old subordinates have all returned, since Uncle Huang is the only one who is not Soul Master, Lord Yan felt that he was not suitable to continue in the Shadow Division, so he transferred him away."
"How dare you!"
Qian Renxue sneered, "It's truly a case of 'when the tiger is away, the monkeys dare to claim king.' Do you dare to make a move against the people I've arranged?!"
She slightly raised her hand, and a powerful aura swept over her.
A wave of energy directly crushed the group of powerful figures, and their vibrant hearts seemed to stop beating for a moment. Even the man who was Soul Saint like Qian Renxue was panting heavily, suffering from great pressure. The suffocatingly cold killing intent seemed to be coming for real.
At the same time, this group of people also knew this.
Given the young master's status, what difference would it make even if he killed these lackeys?
Snap!
Xiao Yan slapped away Qian Renxue's right hand and shook his head.
"They're just following orders. Don't harm the innocent, and don't—" Xiao Yan paused, looking at Qian Renxue, once bright gold but now tinged with a faint purple, like violets—and said, "Don't let them be influenced by the corrupting influence."
Qian Renxue was stunned.
When did I become so murderous?
If Xiao Yan hadn't stopped her just now, she probably would have really attacked.
"Not encountering tribulations before becoming a god doesn't mean everything will go smoothly. While the Power of Corruption amplifies your terrifying strength, it also intensifies your negative emotions, gradually transforming your personality."
Seeing Qian Renxue calm down a bit, Xiao Yan finally felt relieved.
He glanced around at the others and asked, "Since the Pope arranged for the Golden Generation to be in the Heaven Dou Imperial City, where are the other two? Why is Yan the only one here?"
Xiao Yan was tall and straight. Although he was dressed simply, he was very energetic. His outstanding spirit showed that he was no ordinary person. Being able to walk with Qian Renxue must mean that he also had an extraordinary status.
Furthermore, the Soul Saint discovered that he couldn't even see through this guy's Soul Power Level!
This is quite intriguing.
Could this person also be a Soul Saint, or even a more powerful Soul Douluo!?
Looking at the young Xiao Yan, he shook his head. Impossible, too young. This person is clearly even younger than Qian Renxue. What kind of status does the young master have? His talent is extraordinary. How could he be surpassed by someone else?
He was pondering whether or not to answer the guy's question.
My eyelids twitched instantly.
The young master, who was originally like a killing queen, suddenly hugged that guy's waist like a little girl. What was with that delicate, pink look? What was with that pitiful, begging-for-a-hug posture?!
Damn.
Has the most deserving son-in-law of the Spirit Hall in the entire world finally appeared!?
Swallowing hard, the Soul Saint said, "The other two members of the Golden Generation are currently in the Imperial Palace. Great Emperor Xue Can is uniting with several major sects to try and deal with our Spirit Hall."
(End of this chapter)