MTLNOVEL Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Asking for an Explanation
Shi Yu nodded slightly, thinking to himself—look at iIf yout this way, it's somewhat understandable.
Seeing that Shi Yu didn't express a clear opinion right away and didn't appear particularly enthusiastic, Deputy Tower Master Li began persuading him earnestly, laying out all the benefits.
In addition to gaining a large number of resources from the Spirit Pagoda, accepting the offer would also resolve the current trouble. It was a win-win situation.
"I accept," Shi Yu finally said without hesitation.
"Good, good! I'll report back to Tower Master Qiangu right away," Deputy Tower Master Li said excitedly.By doing this, he could also gain favor with the Eternal Tower Master.
"Tower Master Qiangu wants to speak with you over a video call," he said, quickly preparing the communicator.
Shi Yu stepped back slightly so that his full figure would appear on the screen.Soon, the video connected.
On the other side, a solemn and imposing elder appeared—Qiangu Dongfeng.The moment Shi Yu saw him, he felt a faint sense of fear.Even through the screen, the overwhelming presence of such a powerhouse made him uncomfortable.
This Qiangu Dongfeng... he might be even stronger than Mu En, Shi Yu judged in his heart.
In the Legend of the Dragon King era, battle armors had greatly enhanced the strength of soul masters.Given equal soul power, those with battle armor could practically crush those without.Even if Mu En were in perfect condition, he still wouldn't be a match for Qiangu Dongfeng—not due to lack of talent, but because of the gap in technological advancement.
In this era, battle-armored soul masters had a dimensional edge over those from earlier generations.
"Greetings, Master Qiangu," Shi Yu greeted formally with a slight bow—standing, not kneeling.
Qiangu Dongfeng nodded slightly, scanning him up and down."I've seen your abilities. Very good—just as I expected from someone I would take as a disciple."
"Disciple greets Master," Shi Yu responded smoothly, immediately adapting to the situation.
Qiangu Dongfeng smiled faintly.Not only talented but quick-witted too. He was quite satisfied.
"You are only a quasi-disciple for now. Once you arrive at the Spirit Pagoda headquarters and stay for a while, you can become an official disciple," Qiangu Dongfeng explained."Even though you're not official yet, as your master, I will resolve the troubles you're currently facing. Don't worry."
"Thank you, Master," Shi Yu responded respectfully.
"As for the soul bone you absorbed, consider it a gift from me," Qiangu Dongfeng added, referring to the external soul bone.
This "gift" was heavy, but since it had already been absorbed, there was no turning back.Instead, recognizing Shi Yu as his disciple could keep the soul bone within the Spirit Pagoda, at least in spirit.
Shi Yu thanked him again.
"Settle your current issues first, and then send Shi Yu to the Spirit Pagoda headquarters as soon as possible. I wish to meet him in person," Qiangu Dongfeng said before ending the call.
"Let's go. I'll take you to meet them. Don't worry—with me here, they won't be able to touch you," said Deputy Tower Master Li.With the Eternal Tower Master backing him, his stance was now firm.
"Alright," Shi Yu replied, following him out of the Spirit Ascension Room toward the lounge where Wu Zhangkong and the others were waiting.
As Shi Yu entered, Gu Yue, Tang Wulin, and the others glared at him with angry, hostile expressions.
Wu Zhangkong stood in silence, cold and imposing—his gaze alone made Shi Yu feel a wave of pressure.
Could this be Wu Zhangkong? Shi Yu guessed silently.
He didn't recognize Wu Zhangkong's face, but the cold demeanor and intense aura were unmistakable.His strength was clearly that of a Soul Saint, and his connection to Tang Wulin's group was obvious.Given all that, in Donghai City, there was only one person he could be—Wu Zhangkong.
"Hand over the soul bone that belongs to my student," Wu Zhangkong spoke coldly and directly.
"That soul bone has already been absorbed. I can't hand it over. Even if I could, I wouldn't," Shi Yu replied bluntly."I obtained it through my own strength in the Spirit Ascension Platform. What right do you have to demand it from me?"
"You're shameless! You stole our things and act like it's rightfully yours?" Xu Xiaoyan shouted angrily.After resting for over an hour, her strength had returned somewhat.
Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and even Gu Yue were furious as well.They had never met someone so audacious and shameless.
"If that's how you want to argue, let me make it clear," Shi Yu shot back.
"The soul bone is something inside the Spirit Ascension Platform, and I'm a member of the Spirit Pagoda. You three are not."
"You tried to take an extremely rare treasure from the platform, and I stopped you. What's wrong with that?"
"It's like going to a museum. You suddenly try to take something from the exhibit, and I intervene—yet you accuse me of theft? What kind of robber's logic is that?"
"That's exactly right," Deputy Tower Master Li added. "Shi Yu is a member of the Spirit Pagoda. What's wrong with defending the Pagoda's treasures?"
"You three, on the other hand, tried to take something that doesn't belong to you. Don't you owe us an explanation?"
Wu Zhangkong frowned, momentarily speechless.Something about this didn't sit right.
"I'm also a Spirit Pagoda staff member. If I wanted to take that soul bone, would that be considered theft too?" Gu Yue asked coldly.
"But the soul bone wasn't in your hands," Shi Yu replied indifferently."Under those circumstances, I had every right to protect Spirit Pagoda property."
"Exactly," Deputy Tower Master Li echoed like a drumbeat.
Gu Yue's voice was tight with restrained fury. "You're twisting the truth."
"I've followed the rules and told no lies. On the contrary, it's you three who tried to steal from the Spirit Ascension Platform," Shi Yu snapped, turning his eyes on Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Xu Xiaoyan.
Gu Yue was a Pagoda member—there was no need to stir conflict with her—but the other three? They had no backing here.
Deputy Tower Master Li joined in, voice heavy with authority:"Anyone who enters the Spirit Ascension Platform can hunt soul beasts to improve themselves, but there is no rule allowing people to take treasures out."
"Your actions clearly indicate an attempt to steal high-value property from the Spirit Pagoda. You must explain yourselves."
Tang Wulin and the others' expressions shifted, Gu Yue's face turned grim, and Wu Zhangkong's brows furrowed deeply.
They were furious. Not only was the other side distorting facts, but now they were being painted as the guilty party. This was beyond frustrating!
"Deputy Tower Master Li, are you forcing my teacher to step in?" Gu Yue asked coldly. The man in front of her hadn't been this bold before.
"I don't think we need to trouble Her Majesty Tianfeng. Tower Master Qiangu will communicate with her directly," Li replied with respectful courtesy—but his stance remained firm.With Qiangu Dongfeng's backing, he no longer needed to be intimidated.
Gu Yue frowned.Qiangu Dongfeng, the Eternal Tower Master, had even higher authority than her teacher.
"Let's set aside the matter of the soul bone for now," Wu Zhangkong said, changing the subject. "You still owe me an explanation for killing my students."
"Are you mentally unwell?" Shi Yu snapped. "I've already said—I was defending Spirit Pagoda property. What more do you want?"
"Would you demand an explanation from a police officer after he arrests a thief?"His tone was sharp, unrelenting. He wasn't afraid to call them out directly.