80: Platinum Bishop? You idiot!

Yu Xiaogang stood outside the reception room door, listening to the increasingly noisy voices inside, his heart itching with anticipation.

For an "opinion leader" like him, it was unbearable not to voice some unconventional opinions and attract attention!

However, Tang Hao's warning still echoed in his ears.

Although he hated the Azure Dragon Temple to the core, he didn't dare to show direct hostility.

He had to coil in the dark corners like a venomous snake.

"Everyone! Everyone, I have already reported the situation of the Azure Dragon Temple. We just need to wait for news from above! Rest assured, if the Azure Dragon Temple truly commits evil, Spirit Hall will never tolerate them!"

The Hall Master's voice rang out.

Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly; he could tell the Hall Master was clearly brushing off the nobles and didn't want to exert any effort.

The nobles naturally felt it too, leading to another round of back-and-forth.

The Hall Master made it clear he was unwilling to wade into these muddy waters.

Just then, a set of footsteps sounded.

"Teacher, why are you standing here?" Tang San approached, looking puzzled.

"Is the registration finished?"

Yu Xiaogang asked.

"Yes, Great Master Matthew gave me..." Tang San was halfway through his sentence when he saw Yu Xiaogang's brow furrow tightly.

He immediately realized that calling Matthew a "Great Master" had displeased Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang's expression suddenly changed. He stared at Tang San's chest and said, "Just an Old Pedant... Little San, what's with that badge pinned to your chest?"

"This?" Tang San pointed to the azure badge on his chest, which featured a pair of Azure Dragon horns.

A hint of fondness couldn't help but flash in Tang San's eyes.

"This was handed out by Xiao Chenyu and Xiao Wu from Nuoding Academy. Everyone has one..." Tang San pursed his lips, feeling a sweet sensation because Xiao Wu had pinned it on him personally.

Although Xiao Wu intended to use this to win him over as her "Lackey."

Even though Tang San's mental age was that of an adult, he didn't care about Face at all and was perfectly willing to be Xiao Wu's "Lackey."

Suddenly, Yu Xiaogang grabbed the badge and ripped it off.

"Teacher...?!"

Tang San's expression changed.

Yu Xiaogang snorted coldly. "A perfectly good child, ruined by being dragged down by such things!"

After saying that, Yu Xiaogang threw the badge directly into the trash bin.

"Clang...!"

Tang San opened his mouth, remained silent for a while, and then lowered his head.

"From now on, you are not allowed to touch anything related to the Azure Dragon Temple, do you understand? Little San, don't make Teacher Life Qi!"

Yu Xiaogang said coldly.

"Okay... Teacher," Tang San said gloomily. A teacher's kindness is as vast as the sea; he could not betray his teacher's benevolence.

Then, Yu Xiaogang tidied his appearance and knocked before entering.

Inside the reception room, the nobles and the Hall Master all looked at the entering Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang had a faint smile on his Face, but because of his poker Face, it wasn't very obvious; instead, it had a strangely mocking quality.

"Everyone, I believe we can invite the Hall Master to personally visit Azure Dragon Mountain to investigate the situation..."

Yu Xiaogang suggested.

Everyone nodded upon hearing this. Regardless of whether Yu Xiaogang was qualified to speak to them, they all chimed in.

As long as they could coax the Hall Master up the mountain, wouldn't the way the Azure Dragon Temple was handled still be dictated by their will?

"That's right, Hall Master. Surely you won't refuse even this small request?"

The nobles looked at the Hall Master meaningfully.

The Hall Master had already taken quite a few benefits in the previous round.

Suddenly, he was in a difficult position... "Alright, alright, of course I'll go, of course I'll go. And this is...?" The Hall Master grabbed Yu Xiaogang's wrist.

The nobles looked at each other, not reacting for a moment... Who was this again? Seemed like some freeloader?

Just as Yu Xiaogang was feeling embarrassed, a noble brought it up.

"This is Great Master Yu Xiaogang from Nuoding Academy. He just received a paddling at the City Lord's Manor... ahem, a very talented individual!"

Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's Face turned even redder.

His experience at the City Lord's Manor was an absolute nightmare. He had actually been beaten unconscious by the paddles, and his physical condition had been exposed to everyone!

"So it's Great Master Yu Xiaogang! I've heard of your fame for a long time! Let's go together, let's go together..."

The Hall Master held onto Yu Xiaogang and wouldn't let go.

Yu Xiaogang panicked; he didn't want to get involved. "No, I don't..."

"No what? You're a man of culture! You can give us some insights!"

The Hall Master said with a loud laugh.

Yu Xiaogang was helpless; there was nothing he could change.

Tang San followed behind everyone, feeling quite happy.

He could see Sister Xiao Wu again!

...The group set out in a grand procession, leaving Nuoding City and heading toward Azure Dragon Mountain. Many commoners were also traveling on the official road, all of them devout Believers.

Especially the elderly; they went almost every day.

Inside the carriage, Yu Xiaogang lifted the curtain and watched the scene, feeling incredibly envious.

How wonderful would it be if he could have such fame?

Unfortunately, heaven is jealous of heroic geniuses, and there are too many fools who can't recognize who the true hero is!

The closer they got to Azure Dragon Mountain, the more lush and green the flowers and trees became.

"Look, this is what it means by 'a mountain need not be high; if there is a god, it is divine.' The plants are growing so vibrantly now; it'll be even more beautiful once we reach Azure Dragon Mountain!"

"And several more scoundrels were struck dead by Divine Lightning! It's truly heart-warming!"

"If we pray more to the Divine Lord, he will surely show us mercy!"

"..."

The commoners were discussing animatedly.

Whenever they mentioned the Divine Ability bestowed by the Azure Dragon Divine Lord, they were all incredibly excited.

"..."

The nobles, sitting in their carriages, began to tremble upon hearing those voices, hesitating whether they should just run away.

After all, to become pampered nobles, they had bullied the common people quite a bit!

In the lead carriage, the Hall Master grabbed Yu Xiaogang's wrist and smiled. "It seems the temple is quite popular with the people..."

Yu Xiaogang gave a sheepish smile. "If everyone believes in the Azure Dragon Divine Lord, wouldn't that be a betrayal of the God of Angels?"

The Hall Master smiled and looked at Yu Xiaogang. "Speaking of which, Master Yu truly has profound insights! Why don't you tell me what kind of existence the Azure Dragon Temple is?"

"!!!"

Yu Xiaogang panicked and gave an awkward smile. He didn't want to get into trouble, so he shook his head. "My words carry little weight, what could I possibly say? Besides..."

In any case, Yu Xiaogang didn't want to get involved.

He had been unlucky last time, taking a severe beating and suffering deep humiliation.

This time, he would absolutely not be fooled again!

The Hall Master was smiling on the outside, but in his heart, he was about to start cursing. Then why the hell did you pop out to screw me over?

Su Yuntao and Sisi had both said that the temple was extraordinary, he... "Hmm?"

The Hall Master suddenly saw a figure flash past the window.

That figure... he had a deep impression of it. Back then, he had managed to become the Hall Master of the branch here by using that person's connections!

But now, that person was clearly a high-and-mighty Platinum Bishop, yet he was... scooping poop?!

Oh no, I've really been screwed over by these bastards this time!

The Hall Master's Face suddenly darkened.