Chương 2020: 1974 Chapter: Messenger of the Douling Empire Arrives (Please Subscribe)_1

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The next day, at noon!

On the way to the Spirit Pagoda headquarters, there was an escort team advancing slowly, and the unfamiliar military flag raised above represented none other than the Douling Empire!

However, the faces of these armored soldiers were not as good as one might expect...

One of the soldiers suddenly spoke up, "I say, Messenger, is it really okay for us to head straight to the Spirit Pagoda?"

Another soldier also expressed his worry, "If we don't understand the Spirit Pagoda's attitude towards us, we might be walking right into a trap!"

"Messenger, perhaps we should send someone to scout ahead before we proceed to the Spirit Pagoda headquarters?"

Faced with the suggestions of so many soldiers, the Messenger from the Douling Empire who was sitting in the carriage, showed disdain and said, "Rest assured, as for the mere Spirit Pagoda, even if they've guessed that the ambush on the Soul Master Transport Team was by people from our Douling Empire, what of it?"

He truly didn't believe the Spirit Pagoda would dare to lay hands on his party; if they did, they would face the hostility of the entire Douling Empire!

After advancing a little further, they finally arrived at the grand entrance of the Spirit Pagoda...

The Messenger alighted from the carriage, then looked arrogantly at the Spirit Pagoda Members before him and commanded, "Go inform your higher-ups in the Spirit Pagoda that the Messenger from the Douling Empire has arrived!"

However, the two Spirit Pagoda Members responded expressionlessly, "Sorry, but our Spirit Pagoda has not received any news of a Messenger from the Douling Empire coming. Please leave!"

"Of course, if you continue to stay here, you will be expelled for hindering the normal operations of the Spirit Pagoda!"

Hearing this, the Messenger became furious, "What?? The Douling Empire sent word days ago; how could the Spirit Pagoda not have received it!!"

"Could it be that the Spirit Pagoda is trying to put us in our place? Let me tell you, I represent the entire Douling Empire, and we won't tolerate this kind of treatment!!"

The mere Spirit Pagoda, daring to give him, the Messenger, such a hard time!!

The Spirit Pagoda Members still responded unflinchingly, "Sorry, we do not know what you are talking about, please leave immediately!"

The Messenger sneered, "Very well, it seems the Spirit Pagoda truly does not regard the Douling Empire. Today, I will not leave; let's see if you dare to expel us!"

Having said that, the escorting soldiers all tightened their grip on their weapons, ready to defend at a moment's notice!

"Since you refuse to see reason, do not blame us for being rude."

At this, another Spirit Pagoda Member waved his hand, and instantly, hundreds of Soul Masters surged out from the Spirit Pagoda, surrounding the entire Douling Empire's team in an instant...

Just as tensions were about to erupt, suddenly a Council Member stepped forward and shouted, "What are you doing? The Douling Empire are honored guests of our Spirit Pagoda; how can we treat our guests in such a manner!"

After glaring sternly at the Spirit Pagoda Members, he turned to the Messenger and said, "Apologies, apologies. These people were unaware of the Douling Empire's team arriving today. Please forgive any offense!"

His mouth said one thing, but there was no hint of apology in his demeanor!

The Messenger "hmmphed" coldly and narrowed his eyes, "Enough with the act; I expect no further complications, or I will report everything to His Majesty exactly as it happened!"

The Council Member did not hesitate to reply, "Certainly, certainly!"

Then he scolded the surrounding Spirit Pagoda Members, "What are you waiting for, get back to your posts, now!"

Soon, the Spirit Pagoda Members quickly dispersed...

Seeing this, the Messenger inwardly gloated, "Hmph, just as I thought, what makes the Spirit Pagoda think they can provoke our Douling Empire? They still have to receive us with all due respect!"

The Council Member extended both hands in a gesture of respect, "Honored guests from the Douling Empire, please!"

As the Messenger waved his hand, ready to have all the escorting soldiers enter...

He was stopped by the latter, "Sorry, but according to the rules of the Spirit Pagoda, the accompanying troops cannot enter!"

The Messenger frowned and cursed, "What kind of ridiculous rule is this!"

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But still he glanced sideways and said, "You all wait here; I can go in by myself!"

Thereupon, with his hands clasped behind his back, he swaggered into the Spirit Pagoda with the Council Member...

Little did he know that what was about to happen would be the most painful time in his life...

The soldiers waiting outside the gate couldn't help but discuss, "Are we really letting the Messenger go in alone, is that okay?"

"Definitely no problem, didn't you see how even the Spirit Pagoda's Council Member had such a low voice in front of us?"

"Power is still power, compared to our Douling Empire, they are but a firefly by the bright moon!"

"Although we are not afraid of the Spirit Pagoda playing any tricks, we still need to be cautious lest we are tricked into revealing any information!"

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Spirit Pagoda, inside the rest room!

The reporting member said word by word, "Report to the Pagoda Master, the Douling Empire's Messenger has entered the Spirit Pagoda!"

Leng Yaozhu pressed her thin lips together, "Should Qiangu Qingfeng be ready?"

The former replied again, "Yes, all preparations have been made, and we can act at any moment!"

Leng Yaozhu nodded slightly, "Very good, go and bring the Douling Empire's Messenger over!"

Shortly after this Spirit Pagoda member left, the Douling Empire's Messenger pushed open the door...

Before he even walked in, he deliberately began to mock, "Does the Spirit Pagoda really treat distinguished guests in such a place?"

Hearing this remark, Leng Yaozhu first elegantly poured two cups of tea, then replied in a calm tone, "Oh? Is the Messenger from the Douling Empire saying that our Spirit Pagoda is inhospitable?"

The Messenger raised an eyebrow, "May I know who you are...?"

Leng Yaozhu chuckled lightly in response, "I am the current Spirit Pagoda's master, Leng Yaozhu!"

Upon hearing this, the Messenger's throat quietly swallowed...

Darn it, his previous words, they might all have been overheard by her!

But what was done was done, and the only choice was to seize the initiative for himself...

Consequently, he gathered his nerve and said, "Lord of the Cold Tower, regarding the Spirit Pagoda soldiers planning to drive out my Douling Empire's team, I need an explanation from you!"

Leng Yaozhu glanced at him and retorted, "Explanation? Did the Douling Empire provide an explanation when they sent Soul Masters to attack our Soul Master Transport Team?"

The Messenger's pupils suddenly shrank, but he still forced himself to calm down, "Lord of the Cold Tower, I don't understand what you mean!"

Leng Yaozhu picked up her teacup and took a light sip, "Not understanding is fine, the truth will be out soon enough!"

The Messenger took a deep breath, "Lord of the Cold Tower, what do you mean by this?"

In his heart, an ominous premonition quietly surfaced!

Leng Yaozhu's entire body erupted with terrifying pressure and she said coldly, "No particular meaning, just that I'd like to find something in your memories. Afterwards, the Spirit Pagoda will provide ample compensation!"

"Of course, if it turns out the Douling Empire is involved with this matter..."

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