RNP Chapter 102 Salas's overtures
Chapter 102 Salas's overtures
Standing at the entrance of the Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City, Xiao Yan paused, not rushing to go in immediately. The rolling beast on his head had just quietly reminded him that there was a figure following them, but fortunately, he did not sense any malice emanating from the other party, and the aura of that person was even stronger than that of Dugu Bo.
The people Xiao Yan could think of were most likely not from the Spirit Hall. Even if Salas was a Platinum Bishop, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to mobilize a Title Douluo-level expert without a legitimate reason. So, the only ones following him right now could be the two from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. However, since they hadn't shown themselves, Xiao Yan didn't know which one of the Sword Bone experts it was.
Therefore, in his conversation with Qin Ming, he intentionally or unintentionally steered the topic to the Star Luo Assassins. His trip to the Spirit Hall was merely a pretense; Yan Xiao was simply an imposter commissioned by him from Elder Li. The true identity of the assassin was obvious, but he couldn't appear too nonchalant. Thus, he came here firstly to appease that lecherous old man, Salas, and secondly to outwardly demonstrate his inaction.
First came the fire in Notting City, then the assassination attempt on him by the Star Luo assassins. Xiao Yan planned to head to the nearest Sunset Forest to hunt for his soul ring after this trip. Moreover, he did not intend to use the reward for winning the selection competition. Rather than having a spy from Tian Dou to get information about his soul skills immediately, he preferred to have that cheap henchman, the old monster, help him out.
Then, it was time to settle accounts with Dai Mubai. This was precisely why he deliberately brought up the matter again in front of that titled Douluo. Given how much Xue Qinghe and the Heaven Dou Royal Family valued him, they would definitely cause trouble for the Star Luo Royal Family. This way, he could get his revenge. However, Xiao Yan did not expect that the three people who knew the truth were already involved in the discussion about the titled level powerhouse behind Xiao Yan.
The rolling beast on its head breathed softly, indicating that the aura of the powerful figure who had been tracking them had long since disappeared. Xiao Yan was not in a hurry to go in. Although he was not particularly conspicuous, since the fire was caused by the Spirit Hall, Salas could not possibly have been ignoring his movements recently.
As expected, Salas, the Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall, walked out of the door as if it were nothing out of the ordinary, just as Xiao Yan had anticipated.
"Oh, isn't this Xiao Yan? What are you doing standing at the entrance of the main hall? If you need anything, just say hello to the guards." The old man, who was already over eighty years old, still walked with a steady gait. Although he was dressed in gorgeous clothes and wore a heavy crown on his head, it did not prevent him from noticing Xiao Yan immediately and greeting him warmly.
The forced smile on that wrinkled face was rather unsettling, and for a moment, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel thankful that he was a man.
"Qin Ming came along too?" Salas glanced at Qin Ming next to Xiao Yan. Compared to the warmth he showed towards Xiao Yan, this greeting seemed like a casual gesture.
"Your Excellency, Bishop Platinum, our student Xiao Yan has come to inquire about Notting City from your Spirit Hall." Qin Ming first gestured with his hands and bowed slightly.
Not to mention the other party's noble status, and their cultivation level being on par with the education committee members, Qin Ming's bow did not make him seem overly formal.
However, Salas ignored Qin Ming and instead looked at Xiao Yan with a smile, his face clearly asking him, "Is that so?"
"Bishop Salas, hello. The purpose of our visit is what Teacher Qin mentioned." Xiao Yan is neither a nobleman nor a member of the Spirit Hall; he is merely a student of the Heaven Dou Academy. Although the Heaven Dou Academy offers classes on noble etiquette for new students, Xiao Yan, who has not attended school for three years, is completely unaware of this.
The main reason was that he didn't want to be so obsequious to this old man. If he had the strength, he would have loved to evolve Agumon into Greymon right now and stomp him to death.
However, Salas did not frown at all at Xiao Yan's attitude. Instead, his smile widened, which stunned the two guards on duty beside him. They vaguely remembered that last month, their squad leader was dismissed the next day for not greeting the Platinum Bishop immediately after encountering him in the city, because he stepped into the Spirit Hall with his left foot.
Who is this boy? He has no manners whatsoever, yet Lord Salas treats him like this.
Of course, Salas's smile was merely a forced one. In his heart, he actually felt a bit challenged by Xiao Yan's performance. It was precisely the sense of accomplishment that Xiao Yan felt after taking him as a disciple that made his master seem all the more dignified.
"Oh, so that's what it is." Salas pretended to ponder for a moment, then continued, "When I heard about what happened in Notting City, I was very worried. Fortunately, your master is alright."
Old Li was simply old, and with his constant smoking and drinking, it was already a miracle that he was still alive and healthy. So, for him, the fire was nothing more than a few days of rest, and he had already recovered. Hearing the explanation from the Spirit Hall, he naturally believed the so-called accidental fire.
However, Elder Li was indeed unharmed, but according to their colleagues, the Soul Emperor who had made the mistake had not been seen for some time. When asked, they said that he had been sent by Salas to carry out a secret mission for the Spirit Hall.
"When the news reached me in Tian Dou City, I was stunned. As you know, Notting City isn't exactly close to Tian Dou City. I scolded my subordinates for their inefficiency. They were still thinking about going through layers of reporting and waiting for my approval regarding the details of the matter. You must understand, Master Yan Xiao isn't just someone who targets any particular force; he's an invaluable talent for the entire Douluo Continent." Salas continued, his words simply meant to reassure Xiao Yan that his business was his business.
Xiao Yan nodded in agreement. Regardless of the other party's impure motives, his words still resonated with him, a former working-class man.
Seeing Xiao Yan's enthusiastic response, Salas felt that his status in Xiao Yan's heart must have risen considerably. After all, he was the Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall and a Soul Douluo. Salas, with his status, was doing his best for Xiao Yan's affairs. In the eyes of this fourteen-year-old child, Salas must think that he was very important.
He then continued, "Don't worry, Xiao Yan. Although it was an accidental fire, we are thoroughly investigating the source of the fire. Since the Spirit Hall is in charge of this matter, they will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."
As he spoke, Salas, under Xiao Yan's notice, moved closer, and a large, wrinkled, and spotted hand was about to pat Xiao Yan's shoulder.
This was a kind of control, an action of an elder towards a younger person. Salas believed that Xiao Yan would be moved by his words.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Yan acted as if nothing had happened, turning around and dodging his right hand.