72: They're all foxes

Hearing this angry voice, everyone looked back.

They saw Yu Xiaogang being supported by Tang San as they rushed over, his legs spread wide apart like a duck's, which was quite comical.

Yu Xiaogang's face was pale, but his eyes were filled with rage.

He arrived before the crowd and felt reassured when he saw the City Lord and the nobles were all present.

Before coming here, he had first gone to the City Lord's Mansion and learned that the City Lord, surrounded by nobles, had come to the Azure Dragon Temple.

It was because of those ruffians who had suddenly died.

He speculated that the City Lord likely intended to expel the Azure Dragon Temple on behalf of the nobles.

This was precisely an opportunity to "kill with a borrowed knife."

He didn't need to have a direct conflict with the Azure Dragon Temple; he only needed to make an accusation.

The crowd watched Yu Xiaogang, unable to suppress their laughter.

Yu Xiaogang first glared angrily at Yu Mengzhang.

But the moment he saw the other's eyes, he felt as if he had been burned and hurriedly withdrew his gaze, not daring to look again.

Panting heavily, he looked at City Lord Xiao and said through gritted teeth, "City Lord Xiao, I want to accuse the Azure Dragon Temple. He sealed my Spirit and caused me very serious injuries..."

Yu Xiaogang spoke, but then he couldn't go on.

For any man, if that place was completely ruined... none would want to be exposed to the public eye.

A matter of just a few inches, yet it is the symbol of manhood in many people's hearts.

Without them, wouldn't one become a eunuch?

The nobles looked at each other; they had just been about to give gifts to the Azure Dragon Temple, but the High Priest wouldn't accept them. Now, someone had suddenly come to hand them a "knife."

This... the nobles' minds wavered, and they all looked at the City Lord, speaking up one after another.

"Isn't this the Great Master from Nuoding Academy? To think he suffered such a thing, it must be taken seriously."

"Yes, City Lord, Master Yu is an Advanced intellectual; he cannot be ignored! This must be strictly investigated! Give him justice."

"I feel the same way. We cannot discourage the Great Master."

The nobles chimed in one by one, all praising Yu Xiaogang, yet none dared to target the Azure Dragon Temple directly.

They completely pushed the trouble onto City Lord Xiao.

City Lord Xiao's face stiffened, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

He cursed inwardly: They are all a bunch of bastards. You don't want to offend the Azure Dragon Temple, so you push me forward?

And you're all praising Yu Xiaogang as if he's something special.

If this guy actually had some skill, he would have sent his son Xiao Chenyu to study under him long ago.

Now, to offend the Azure Dragon Temple, which can bring down divine punishment, for the sake of a Great Master Yu Xiaogang—is it you who are crazy or am I the stupid one?

Seeing the nobles speaking up for him, Yu Xiaogang felt even more delighted.

His reputation was what he loved most in his life.

Seeing the nobles hold him in such high esteem now, he became even more arrogant.

He then pointed at Luo San Pao inside the temple and said loudly, "Look, that is my Spirit. I want to summon it, but I can't do it like before. That's why I was injured by a Spirit Beast, and the injury is very serious..."

Yu Xiaogang became more and more agitated as he spoke, nearly rolling his eyes and fainting.

After all, he had only been given a simple anesthesia by Tang San.

The wound had not yet fully healed.

Tang San supported Yu Xiaogang, gently patting his back to help him catch his breath.

"Teacher, don't get too excited. It's not good for your health..."

"Look! That is my Spirit..." Yu Xiaogang endured the pain in his crotch and directed everyone to look at Luo San Pao.

Luo San Pao came out from the temple and stood beside Yu Mengzhang.

It looked at Yu Xiaogang with great trepidation, its body trembling slightly.

"Luo luo..."

Yu Mengzhang could feel that Luo San Pao was asking him for help, hoping for his protection.

But.

The Azure Dragon Divine Lord was not a Bodhisattva who granted every request; if one wanted to be saved, one must first have the heart to save oneself.

If one is unwilling to put in even a bit of effort and expects to fulfill wishes through mere pleading, it is impossible.

Yu Mengzhang looked at City Lord Xiao and said indifferently, "Is there anything else? Say it all at once. If not, don't waste time here."

City Lord Xiao's expression changed. He heard the impatient tone in Yu Mengzhang's voice and thought the other was about to get angry.

Should he side with the nobles and Yu Xiaogang? Target the Azure Dragon Temple?

Or just leave dejectedly?

City Lord Xiao hesitated for only three seconds, then let out a cold snort. However, it wasn't directed at Yu Mengzhang, but at Yu Xiaogang as he said:

"You fellow! How dare you frame the High Priest? Truly detestable. I don't know what your intentions are, but I must get to the bottom of this! Men, take him away."

As soon as these words were spoken, several guards immediately rushed to Yu Xiaogang and restrained him.

Tang San was pushed aside, his expression changing drastically as he instinctively reached for the Hidden Weapons in his sleeve.

But his Hidden Weapons were already all used up.

Moreover, if it came to a fight, he might not necessarily be a match for City Lord Xiao's guards.

Yu Xiaogang was stunned. Hadn't they come to accuse the Azure Dragon Temple? Why were they arresting him? He was innocent!

"City Lord, you've got it wrong... I'm the victim! You can't do this to me!"

City Lord Xiao didn't care about any of that. With a wave of his hand, he had the guards take Yu Xiaogang away. Then he turned to Yu Mengzhang, bowed with his hands cupped, and said respectfully, "I am truly sorry. We have disturbed the High Priest's valuable time. We will leave now."

"If the Azure Dragon Temple needs any help, the City Lord's Mansion will surely provide full assistance and will not refuse."

Having said that, City Lord Xiao ignored the nobles and simply turned to leave.

The nobles were all embarrassed. With sheepish smiles, they all slunk down the mountain.

Without City Lord Xiao acting as their "spear," they didn't want to confront the Azure Dragon Temple directly.

If they angered the Divine Lord and he brought down Divine Lightning at night, wouldn't they all die?

After the nobles left, there was a period of silence.

Suddenly, a cheer erupted, and the commoners grew excited again, all kneeling and bowing toward the Azure Dragon Temple, shouting praises for the Divine Lord.

Yu Mengzhang shook his head slightly and returned to the temple.

Even if his actions caused panic among the nobles, he had no intention of stopping... Spirit Hall.

After the nobles returned from the Azure Dragon Temple, they all visited the Spirit Hall together.

On the Douluo Continent, there was only one mainstream faith, and that was the God of Angels of the Spirit Hall.

Now that an Azure Dragon Temple had emerged, logically, it should be destroyed by the Spirit Hall.

Upon meeting the Hall Master, the nobles exaggerated the "dangers" of the Azure Dragon Temple and expressed their willingness to provide financial support.

The Hall Master immediately stated that he would take the matter seriously. Then, he saw the nobles off with smiles and laughter.

As soon as he turned around, he gathered all the Spirit Masters in the Spirit Hall.

As a Branch Hall, there were fewer than a hundred people in total.

The Hall Master recounted everything the nobles had said and said with a smile:

"There's definitely something going on. I don't dare to act rashly. Su Yuntao, Sisi, you two go and take a look together."