10: Chapter 10 Whale Glue Exposed? Qian Renxue

Supreme Pontiff Palace.

Inside the main hall.

The air was permeated with a cold and murderous Aura.

"Bang—!"

A muffled, thunderous sound broke the silence.

A black shadow flew backward like a kite with a broken string, slamming heavily against the wall of the main hall.

"Useless trash!"

Bibi Dong's expression was cold, her voice containing suppressed rage,

"A month! A whole month! And you still haven't found out the truth!"

That black shadow was none other than the Spirit Hall's punishment Elder, Ghost Douluo Gui Mei, a level 95 Titled Douluo.

He and Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan were known together as Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong's two henchmen.

Bibi Dong had originally ordered him to investigate that brat Ji Xuan, to find out why he was able to absorb a spirit ring beyond his level.

This matter was of great importance, yet a month had passed, and Gui Mei had found nothing!

In her fury, Bibi Dong had just slapped him away.

"Her Holiness the Pope, please calm your anger."

Ghost Douluo dared not show the slightest negligence; suppressing the roiling blood in his body, he quickly climbed to his feet and knelt on one knee.

He hurriedly explained:

"There has always been a powerful expert protecting Ji Xuan, and the security is tight. This subordinate has tried many times to sneak into his room under the cover of night, but... every time I approached, I was locked onto by a powerful Aura."

Gui Mei paused, still feeling lingering fear, and continued,

"That Aura was terrifying, at least that of a level 95 or higher Titled Douluo. This subordinate... had no choice but to retreat immediately."

Within Spirit Hall, only those few High Priest Elders could possess such strength.

What exactly was the background of that kid Ji Xuan?

Hearing this, Bibi Dong's expression darkened further. The hand gripping the Supreme Pontiff's scepter turned white from the force, and the veins on the back of her hand bulged.

Those old immortals!

Bibi Dong inwardly hated them.

As Qian Daoliu's Disciple, and with such high talent, Ji Xuan would definitely be protected.

But she hadn't expected him to value that kid Ji Xuan so highly, having a High Priest Elder personally protect him, guarding him almost airtight.

In this way, if she wanted to secretly make a move against that kid, wouldn't it be as difficult as ascending to heaven...

Damn it!

She was currently in the stage of the Rakshasa God trials; this was definitely not the time to completely break ties with the High Priest Qian Daoliu.

Moreover, limited by the God trials, she could not unleash her full strength. If they truly fought, she would not be Qian Daoliu's match.

This feeling of being constrained by others made the anger in her heart burn even hotter.

"However, Her Holiness the Pope, although this subordinate could not find a Breakthrough regarding Ji Xuan, I did secretly discover another matter."

Just then, Gui Mei's voice sounded again.

"Speak!" Bibi Dong pulled back her thoughts and looked at Gui Mei.

"For the past two years, the High Priest has been secretly sending people to various coastal cities to purchase large quantities of Whale Glue."

After failing to find an opening with Ji Xuan, he had changed his investigation direction and discovered this.

"Whale Glue?"

Hearing this, Bibi Dong frowned tightly.

Wasn't that thing... usually used for that kind of purpose?

Wait... no!

That old guy Qian Daoliu would never purchase such things on such a large scale for no reason!

There must be some secret hidden behind this; perhaps it was related to Ji Xuan's abnormal spirit ring!

Her thoughts shifted, and Bibi Dong already had a decision in her heart.

"Gui Mei, there is no need to start with Ji Xuan anymore. Focus your energy and investigate this Whale Glue matter thoroughly for me! There must be something fishy about it!"

"Yes! This subordinate accepts the order!"

Gui Mei secretly breathed a sigh of relief, hurriedly bowed in acknowledgment, then clutched his chest and quickly retreated from the oppressive Supreme Pontiff Palace.

Sigh, Her Holiness the Pope's temper has become increasingly erratic in recent years...

"Oh my~ Old Ghost! Are you alright?"

Outside the main hall, a figure with an effeminate Aura had been waiting for a long time.

It was Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan.

As soon as he saw Gui Mei come out with dried blood still lingering at the corner of his mouth, he immediately went up to him, his eyes full of worry.

He hurriedly took out a soft silk handkerchief embroidered with an exquisite golden chrysanthemum pattern from his spirit tool.

"Old Ghost, come here, let me wipe it for you."

Chrysanthemum Douluo pinched his orchid fingers and carefully used the handkerchief to gently wipe the bloodstain from the corner of Gui Mei's mouth...

Their gazes met, eyes locking onto each other...

Heaven Dou City

The imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, located in the northeast corner of the Empire's center, was the heart of the entire Empire's power and politics.

It was also one of the largest cities on the Douluo Continent; its scale and grandeur could only be rivaled by the imperial capital of the Star Luo Empire.

The Heaven Dou Imperial Palace was resplendent and heavily guarded.

Inside the imperial palace's council hall.

"Father Emperor, while cultivating recently, my Soul Power Bottleneck has loosened. I need to go into seclusion for two months to fully charge towards the level 40 Spirit Ancestor Realm."

Crown Prince Xue Qinghe stood in the hall and respectfully said to Emperor Xue Ye, who was sitting on the dragon throne.

Emperor Xue Ye on the dragon throne nodded slightly, a trace of gratification appearing on his face.

"I approve."

He originally had four sons, but in just a few short years, the second and third princes had died mysteriously.

Now, only this eldest son, Xue Qinghe, who had outstanding abilities, and that fourth son, Xue Beng, a playboy who only knew how to eat, drink, and play, remained.

For Xue Beng, Emperor Xue Ye had long given up hope.

Fortunately, although his eldest son Xue Qinghe had been mediocre in his early years, he had grown extremely rapidly in recent years. Whether it was his ability to handle government affairs or his steady Heart-Nature, he was increasingly satisfied.

"Thank you, Father Emperor. This son will take his leave."

Xue Qinghe bowed again and then slowly retreated from the council hall.

Crown Prince's bedchamber, inside a hidden secret room.

"For the next two months, you will stay here to handle any emergencies that may arise."

Xue Qinghe instructed a man whose appearance was extremely similar to his own, his voice calm and ripple-free.

The man immediately bowed and respectfully replied: "Yes, Young Lord, this subordinate accepts the order."

Xue Qinghe nodded and said nothing more.

He walked out of the secret room and raised his hand to gently brush across his cheek.

A flash of golden light passed, and the originally slightly effeminate male face belonging to Xue Qinghe instantly disappeared.

Replacing it was a woman of stunning beauty.

She had long, smooth golden hair that draped to her waist, exquisite features, and sapphire-like azure eyes.

This woman was none other than the Young Lord of Spirit Hall, the granddaughter of High Priest Qian Daoliu, Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue beckoned.

In an instant, two middle-aged men appeared silently before her like ghosts.

Porcupinefish Douluo, Spirit Hall Elder, level 92 Titled Douluo.

Snake Lance Douluo, Spirit Hall Elder, level 92 Titled Douluo.

"Elder Porcupinefish, Elder Snake Lance, accompany me as I set off to return to Spirit Hall."

Qian Renxue ordered, her voice cold and carrying unquestionable majesty.

"Yes, Young Lord!"

The two Elders bowed in unison and responded respectfully.

A meaningful arc curled slightly at the corner of Qian Renxue's lips, and a glimmer of curiosity and inquiry flashed in her sapphire-like eyes.

"Ji Xuan..."

"I would like to see for myself exactly what kind of extraordinary qualities you possess that could make my grandfather take you as his Disciple."

Two years ago, her grandfather Qian Daoliu had informed her via a secret letter that he had taken on a Disciple with Innate Full Soul Power named Ji Xuan.

In the letter, Qian Daoliu mentioned the matter regarding Whale Glue that Ji Xuan had discovered.

Her own fifth spirit ring had been successfully absorbed after consuming a ten-thousand-year Whale Glue, which increased the limit of the spirit ring she could absorb by over five thousand years, ultimately allowing her to absorb a spirit ring as high as eighteen thousand years.

From that time on, she had developed a curiosity about this Ji Xuan whom she had never met.

Now, she had finally found a suitable opportunity to return to Spirit City and personally meet this mysterious little brother.