79: Xiao Wu, who borrowed the tiger's power

Xiao Wu covered her red, swollen forehead, tears nearly spilling out as she looked at A Rou with a pitiful expression.

A Rou wore an awkward look, not daring to meet Xiao Wu's gaze, and said to Yu Mengzhang:

"The High Priest's kindness is unforgettable for life. From this day forward, my life is yours..."

A Rou directly declared her loyalty.

However, she did not include Xiao Wu in this pledge.

As a mother, she did not want to bind Xiao Wu's life.

Yu Mengzhang glanced at A Rou. Her expression was resolute and utterly sincere; she truly was willing to serve with her whole heart.

In that case, it wasn't entirely unacceptable.

"I don't need your life. Just do what I ask of you," Yu Mengzhang said plainly.

"Yes...!!!"

A Rou's voice was filled with excitement.

Yu Mengzhang hadn't refused, which meant he accepted her pledge of allegiance!

From now on, she would have the mighty Azure Dragon Temple backing her!

Even if she encountered Spirit Masters from the Spirit Hall, what could they do to her?

Hadn't the Spirit Hall's Supreme Pontiff himself led Spirit Masters to capture her before, only to suffer a crushing defeat and nearly be wiped out?

A Rou tightly grasped Xiao Wu's wrist, suppressing her excitement.

Xiao Wu winced in pain, sucking in a sharp breath.

"Mom, you... you're hurting me..." Xiao Wu was really about to cry. The bump on her head hadn't even stopped hurting, and now her wrist was suffering!

A Rou awkwardly let go in a hurry; she had been too excited.

Although Xiao Wu wasn't following the High Priest, as her daughter, she would naturally receive some blessings by association.

"High Priest, how should we deal with those people outside?" A Rou asked again.

Yu Mengzhang said casually, "No need to bother. Just make sure they don't spread word of what happened here."

Yu Mengzhang had no habit of crushing ants.

They hadn't caused any real loss and had been quite quick-witted in adapting to the situation.

A Rou acknowledged, "The High Priest is merciful..."

"I'll go tell them!"

Xiao Wu eagerly responded, then scampered excitedly out of the temple.

"Grooowl...!"

Outside, the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon let out a happy cry, poking its large head into the temple.

A Rou looked at the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon with joyful eyes.

"Xiao Lei..."

Yu Mengzhang waved his hand, indicating that she could leave as well.

He didn't need to do anything else for now. He would stay here to cultivate and, in the meantime, see how things were going in Heaven Dou City.

This year was the last year of the great drought. After this year, the land would enjoy favorable weather... Outside, Xiao Wu came bouncing out like a frolicking rabbit, though her "prominent horn" added a layer of comedy to her appearance.

Xiao Wu first approached Salas, chewing on a carrot as she circled him a few times.

Salas began to tremble. Even though Xiao Wu was just an ordinary little girl, the fact that she represented the Divine Lord was the key reason he didn't dare even breathe heavily.

His status as a Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall gave him no sense of security whatsoever.

"So it's you... who wanted to bully Xiao Lei?"

Xiao Wu suddenly asked.

"!!!"

Salas hurriedly said, "N... no! I wouldn't dare!"

"You wouldn't dare? I think you're quite bold! And a Spirit Master of the Spirit Hall, no wonder you're so arrogant, daring to cause trouble even at the Divine Dragon Hall?!"

Xiao Wu put on a stern face, pretending to be serious.

"Thud...!"

Salas hastily kowtowed, his voice trembling, "Please forgive me, Your Excellency. I... even if I had ten thousand times the courage, I... I wouldn't dare offend the Temple..."

Salas was nearly in tears, his whole body shaking.

This was the temple that had destroyed so many Spirit Hall Spirit Masters!

He wouldn't dare show the slightest disrespect!

Seeing this, Xiao Wu curled her lip, thinking to herself: What a useless waste! So even Spirit Hall Spirit Masters know fear?

However, Salas hadn't actually done anything particularly hateful.

He had just been led around like a dog by the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon.

"You, from now on, you're responsible for shoveling Xiao Lei's poop! Got it?!" Xiao Wu said, ordering him around imperiously.

"I obey!!!"

Salas hurriedly agreed. As long as he could stay alive!

Xiao Wu then bounced over to Dragon Duke Meng Shu's side, the smile disappearing from her face.

Although this Family hadn't caused any substantial harm either.

Still, they had scared her half to death, and that was a heinous crime!

Dragon Duke Meng Shu and his two grandchildren were very pragmatic. They all pressed their heads to the ground, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.

Xiao Wu stood in front of them, silent for a long time, applying psychological pressure.

"..."

Dragon Duke Meng Shu and the other two grew increasingly terrified.

They were all drenched in sweat, not daring to breathe heavily.

"Weren't you going to show me that spirit ring or whatever? Was it so pretty? You tell me, was it pretty or not?"

Xiao Wu asked coldly.

Dragon Duke Meng Shu apologized, "I... I'm sorry, Your Excellency. I was blind and foolish, I shouldn't have done such an absurd thing..."

Dragon Duke Meng Shu was the head of a Spirit Master Family and understood the principle of recognizing reality all too well.

If he offended the Azure Dragon Temple and brought disaster upon his Family, he would become the Family's sinner!

Therefore, he would rather be humiliated, even slaughtered, than let Xiao Wu vent her anger on his Family!

Of course, what he didn't know was that Xiao Wu was purely using a chicken feather as an arrow—acting on borrowed authority.

Yu Mengzhang didn't care about them at all; just telling them to get lost would have been enough.

But Xiao Wu deliberately wanted to scare them.

"Your death penalty can be spared..." Xiao Wu said slowly, a sly glint flashing in her eyes. She intended to return all the fear she had felt back onto these people!

Dragon Duke Meng Shu and the other two let out a sigh of relief. Being able to live was good enough!

As for suspecting whether Xiao Wu was just a fox borrowing the tiger's might, that didn't matter at all. They couldn't afford to gamble on it!

"But you cannot escape punishment!" Xiao Wu declared loudly.

"!!!"

Dragon Duke Meng Shu's heart pounded violently.

"However, don't just stand here blocking the way, disturbing the Believers' worship... follow me down the mountain!"

Xiao Wu's eyes darted around as one mischievous idea after another came to her mind.

Dragon Duke Meng Shu's Family didn't dare refuse and obediently followed behind her... Several days later.

Because of the aura leaked by the Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast's transformation, which was absorbed by the surrounding plants, those plants had transformed into Spirit Beasts, becoming even more lush and vibrant.

This strange phenomenon further inspired reverence among the Believers.

Especially since, during this time, several hooligans and ruffians had died by Divine Punishment.

The common people of Nuoding City were immensely grateful, even spontaneously holding celebrations within the city.

Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang felt utterly disgusted.

He took Tang San to the Spirit Hall to register and also to inquire about the Spirit Hall's attitude towards the Azure Dragon Temple.

Coincidentally, the nobles had also gathered there and were arguing.

"Hall Master! Look, the whole city is talking about the Azure Dragon Temple now, ignoring the Spirit Hall! Can we tolerate this?"

"Everyone knows the only faith on the Douluo Continent is the God of Angels. Now there's this Azure Dragon Divine Lord. Hall Master, aren't you afraid the Supreme Pontiff will find out and hold you accountable?"

"We are willing to provide sponsorship to help the Spirit Hall!"

"..."

The nobles were all very anxious.

The existence of the Azure Dragon Temple was like a butcher's knife hanging over their necks!