Chapter 69: The Envoy from the Spirit Hall
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Lin Yongming hugged Yinglan tightly as he spoke. "Mom, I'm back. How have you been?"
"It's good that you're back. We're all fine," Yinglan replied, her eyes slightly red.
"Oh! Ah Yin, you've returned as well! Let me take a look at you!" Yinglan quickly pushed Lin Yongming aside and walked toward the Blue Silver Emperor.
"Aunt Ying, hello. Sorry for disturbing you again," the Blue Silver Emperor said with a shy smile.
"Oh my! Ah Yin, you've lost weight! Has Xiaoming been bullying you? You must not be eating well outside!" Yinglan took the Blue Silver Emperor's hand, concern evident in her voice.
"No, how could Xiaoming dare to bully me? I just missed you so much that I lost my appetite. The food outside just can't compare to yours," the Blue Silver Emperor said with a flattering tone.
"Oh, you're exaggerating! It's just simple home cooking. Come in, come in, don't just stand there. Dinner is almost ready, I just need to stir-fry the dishes," Yinglan said happily, pulling the Blue Silver Emperor into the house.
"Uh… Mom… I'm your son, remember? Where's Dad?" Lin Yongming said with a helpless expression.
"Your dad? He's probably still playing chess with Uncle Liu. He'll be back in time for dinner," Yinglan said without even turning around.
"Sigh!" Lin Yongming shook his head and followed them inside.
A day and a night later, the letter from Bishop Xia finally arrived at Spirit City.
"Report! A letter from Bishop Xia of the Urto Town branch has arrived!" A messenger rushed into the Pope's Hall, knelt on one knee, and presented the letter.
"Dong'er, look at that. It must be about the blind man," the Pope said with a surprised look, turning toward Bibi Dong, who had grown into a graceful young woman.
At nearly twelve years old, Bibi Dong had already shed her baby fat. She wore a light purple dress and high heels, exuding an air of elegance.
"Teacher, that would be quite a coincidence. Lin Yongming actually used the alias 'Asura' at the Suo Tuo Great Spirit Arena and managed to achieve a hundred consecutive victories as a mere Soul Elder. It's impressive," Bibi Dong said, surprised at Lin Yongming's achievements.
"Indeed, I can't figure out why his combat strength is so extraordinary. Could it really be because of his two thousand-year soul rings?" the Pope mused.
The news of Lin Yongming leaving Suo Tuo City hadn't reached them yet. After all, it had only happened a couple of days ago, and Torres would certainly try to keep it under wraps.
"Your Holiness, the letter." Chrysanthemum Douluo took the letter and handed it to the Pope.
"Dong'er, let's see what this Bishop has to say about the blind man," the Pope said as he took the letter and casually opened it.
As he read, his expression darkened, and he abruptly stood up, shouting, "How audacious!"
"Knowing the rules yet deliberately breaking them—such impudence!" The Pope's anger flared as he finished reading.
"Teacher, what has made you so furious?" Bibi Dong asked curiously. Could it be that Lin Yongming has betrayed the Spirit Hall and joined another sect?
"Dong'er, Elder Chrysanthemum, read this and tell me how we should handle it," the Pope said coldly, handing them the letter.
"This… is truly shocking! Teacher, once we confirm the truth, we must administer severe punishment! Moreover, we must stand up for Lin Yongming. Being hunted down by a Soul Sage—he barely escaped with his life! We cannot allow a genius with unlimited potential to lose faith in the Spirit Hall," Bibi Dong said firmly.
"Your Holiness, I agree with the Saintess. Additionally, I believe this isn't an isolated incident. Similar cases have been reported in various places, and this could severely damage our reputation if left unchecked," Chrysanthemum Douluo added.
"It seems some people have grown too comfortable and have become corrupt. Elder Chrysanthemum, gather all similar reports," the Pope ordered.
"Elder Ghost, you will accompany the Saintess along with fifteen members of the Adjudication Squad. Investigate the matter thoroughly and bring Torres back to Spirit City. This time, I will make an example of him to deter those who harbor rebellious thoughts."
"Dong'er, this is a good opportunity for you to build your reputation. Don't worry, Elder Ghost will protect you in the shadows. You will lead the fifteen Adjudication Squad members," the Pope instructed.
"Yes, Teacher."
"Yes, Your Holiness."
The three acknowledged the orders and quickly began their preparations. Information on Mad Tiger was also retrieved—after all, with a Soul Sage's power and knowledge of martial souls, it was easy for the Spirit Hall to gather intelligence on him.
Officially, Bibi Dong would be leading the mission, but Elder Ghost would secretly ensure her safety.
Two days later, Lin Yongming had already been home for three or four days. Thanks to resting at home and the Blue Silver Emperor's healing abilities, all his wounds had completely healed, leaving no scars.
That evening, just after dinner, Xu Qing, the deacon of the Spirit Hall branch, arrived at Lin Yongming's home.
"Brother Xu, what brings you here so late?" Lin Yongming asked, puzzled.
"Xiaoming, Bishop Xia has already informed me about your situation. Just this afternoon, the Spirit Hall sent an envoy regarding this matter. They plan to rest at our branch tonight and depart for Suo Tuo City early tomorrow morning. The envoy asked me to fetch you," Xu Qing explained directly.
"Me? You could just meet up with Wang Ming's people when you arrive in Suo Tuo City," Lin Yongming said, confused.
"That's true, but you were involved in the incident and can serve as a witness. Moreover, since a Soul Sage attempted to kill you, the Spirit Hall intends to seek justice on your behalf. Don't you want revenge?" Xu Qing asked with a serious expression.
"If that's the case, then I'll go," Lin Yongming agreed.
"Good. We'll depart at ten in the morning. Be at the town by then," Xu Qing said before leaving.
"Xiaoming, do you want me to go with you?" the Blue Silver Emperor, who had been silent until now, asked.
"Ah Yin, you should stay here. Torres is a Soul Sage-level opponent. The Spirit Hall won't take any chances this time—they'll send true powerhouses," Lin Yongming shook his head.
He had a strong feeling that the Spirit Hall wouldn't repeat their previous mistake of only sending Soul Douluo-level forces. The Pope would make sure Torres had no chance of escaping; otherwise, it would be a disgrace to the Spirit Hall.
"Alright. I don't like dealing with the Spirit Hall anyway. Just be careful and come back soon. I'll stay here and keep Uncle and Aunt company," the Blue Silver Emperor said without insisting further.
"Thank you, Ah Yin."
"Don't be so formal with me," she said, playfully tapping his head.
"I've barely been home for a few days, and now I have to leave again. I feel bad about it," Lin Yongming sighed.
"It's okay. Uncle and Aunt are very understanding people," the Blue Silver Emperor reassured him.
"Yeah."
The next morning, Lin Yongming simply informed his parents that he would be away for a few days before leaving Thunder Rain Village. The Blue Silver Emperor stayed behind, and his parents didn't object.
Around nine o'clock, Lin Yongming reached the outskirts of the town and walked straight to the Spirit Hall branch.
As he entered the great hall, he was surprised to see the person sitting at the main seat.
"So, the envoy is… Bibi Dong?"
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