The man suddenly panicked, even instinctively standing up, "Wait a moment, before we continue, may I presumptuously ask which Great Sect you are from?"
"But please don't misunderstand, I mean no harm!"
Xu Sheng shook his head and denied, "Unfortunately, I am not from any sect."
The former answered without a second thought, "How is that possible? If not from a powerful sect, why would a Titled Douluo Expert be guarding you!"
"If you do not wish to talk about it, feel free to say so directly, I promise I won't ask further!"
That's a Titled Douluo, not some common cabbage on the street!
Xu Sheng glanced over, "Hmm... I indeed do not wish to reveal it, so let it be."
Having said that, without any further ado, he turned and left the VIP room...
As for the foolish man left standing there, his eyes grew vacant as he murmured to himself...
No... that's not right. At this juncture, shouldn't he reveal which power he belongs to?
Why is the difference from what I anticipated so vast?
Could it be, he really isn't from a sect?
If not from a sect, what could possibly make such powerful protectors stay so close?
Could it be...
At this thought, a cold sweat broke out on his back...
"No, it shouldn't be likely. If truly it was that power, how could they possibly cooperate with our auction house!"
Right, he just doesn't want to reveal his true identity, that's all!
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Martial Soul City!
In the main hall!
An exasperated Bi Bidong couldn't help but lean back and sighed, "Those folks in the Worship Hall are indeed troublesome!"
To push me off the pontiff throne, they really are trying hard!
"Tat-tat-tat!"
At the sound, Bi Bidong sat up again, her expression turning stern, "Enter!"
The big door was pushed open, and a member of the Martial Soul Hall walked in...
"Report to Your Holiness, I have something to report to you!"
Bi Bidong fixed her gaze on him, "Speak!"
The former did not dare to delay, immediately responding, "Your Holiness, I have just received a piece of the latest news concerning His Highness the Holy Son and Elder Gui!"
Bi Bidong's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, "Oh? There's news about them? Could it be on their way back to Martial Soul City?"
The Martial Soul Hall member wiped his forehead, clearly somewhat hesitant...
"No, according to the information provided by our spies outside, His Highness the Holy Son and Elder Gui are currently in the Xingluo Empire!"
"And, they have been frequently in contact with the auction house!"
Bi Bidong's expression froze, "In contact with the auction house?"
With Xu Sheng His Highness's status, the wealth given to him by the Martial Soul Hall should be extremely vast, he shouldn't be lacking money!
So why is he specifically contacting the Xingluo Empire Auction House?
It couldn't be that he wishes to cooperate with the Xingluo Empire, could it?
Although the national power of Xingluo Empire is stronger than that of the Tiandou Empire, they are far behind Martial Soul Hall in the aspect of Soul Masters!
Suddenly, she propped her chin, pondering internally, "Could it be that he intends to reveal the news of the abyssal creatures to the Xingluo Empire?"
After all, he had mentioned that his goal is to exterminate the abyssal creatures!
For this, he might likely utilize the Xingluo Empire!
Thinking thus, her mood gradually eased, "Besides this point, is there any other news?"
The member of the Martial Soul Hall gave a slight nod, "Yes, Your Holiness, the Holy Daughter wishes to see you, but as she has not received a reply, she came to the hall in person!"
Bi Bidong was somewhat annoyed and seemed dissatisfied with Hulena's behavior...
But she did not refuse and immediately waved her hand, "Let the goddess come in!"
The former signaled and quickly left...
Shortly after, a nervous Hulena walked in...
She bowed and said, "Teacher!"
Coming here on her own, she must have angered her teacher!
But she really wanted to know the news about Xu Sheng and Elder Gui!
Bi Bidong opened her mouth to scold, "Nana, didn't I tell you to stay in the academy and patiently cultivate during this period?"
Hulena bit her thin lips and whispered, "Sorry, teacher, I did not mean to disturb you!"
"But I haven't heard from Xu Sheng recently, and I am afraid he..."
Bi Bidong covered her forehead, unable to resist asking, "Nana, why do you care so much about Xu Sheng?"
Hulena's cheeks immediately turned red, and she stammered, "Because, because..."
Although worried, the reason was more about her own feelings!
Hearing this, Bi Bidong sighed, "Nana, do you think you still look like a goddess with this behavior?"
Hulena's expression darkened instantly, "Sorry, teacher, I have embarrassed you!"
Seeing this, Bi Bidong couldn't bear to scold anymore, but instead reminded her, "Nana, you should understand, I appointed Xu Sheng as the Holy Son merely to help Martial Soul Hall win the victory in the upcoming Continental Spirit Masters Elite Competition!"
"The real successor to my position as pope is you!"
Hulena nodded and echoed, "Yes, teacher, I understand!"
She paused for a moment, then gathered her courage and asked, "But really, is there no news of Xu Sheng?"
It had been several weeks since her teacher told her that nothing untoward had happened to Xu Sheng, and this made her increasingly anxious!
Bi Bidong's expression faltered, "You ... Well, no matter ..."
"It's fine to tell you, just now, I received news that Xu Sheng and Gui Mei are currently in the Xingluo Empire!"
Hulena, previously disheartened, exclaimed with joy, "That's great, then teacher, when will Xu Sheng return?"
This was the first time she had heard specific information about Xu Sheng!
Bi Bidong pursed her lips, "I haven't sent anyone to contact him, so I am uncertain what Xu Sheng is doing in the Xingluo Empire, but he must have his purposes!"
"Besides, with Gui Mei there, he will surely return"
It appears that our goddess has truly been captivated by Xu Sheng!
Even at the risk of being punished by herself, she had to inquire about his whereabouts!
Deep down, it felt like something had been taken away!
Having received certain news, Hulena excitedly bowed, "Thank you, teacher, I will not disturb you further!"
However, Bi Bidong seemed to notice something and frowned, "Wait ... Nana, your soul power rank doesn't seem to have improved?"
She knew that it was impossible for her to slack off, so there must be another issue!
Hulena was obviously a bit guilty, muttering quietly, "Teacher, we were able to advance so quickly initially because Xu Sheng was always teaching us!"
"Now that he is not here, not just me, my brother and Flame's cultivation has slowed down significantly!"
Bi Bidong was startled, stretched out her hand and rubbed her head, slightly guiltily saying, "Indeed, that's my oversight, I will personally teach you after handling these matters!"
"As members of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation, your strength must be the strongest among your peers!"
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