“This……” “Don’t worry!”
Qian Daoliu pondered for a long time before speaking slowly.
He knew the details of his son’s death very well, but he knew even more clearly about the relationship between Yang Lin and Qian Xunji. If Yang Lin learned that Qian Xunji had been killed by Bibi Dong, given Yang Lin’s personality, he definitely wouldn’t hesitate to kill Bibi Dong.
By then, Qian Renxue would truly become a mother without anyone at all!
Besides, if Yang Lin learned what Qian Xunji had done to Bibi Dong, it would most likely leave him with a bad impression of her.
Gold Crocodile Douluo’s pupils narrowed. They only knew that Qian Xunji had died because of the severe injuries inflicted by Tang Hao, and there might be hidden circumstances behind it.
A cold gleam flashed through Yang Lin’s eyes as he looked at Gold Crocodile Douluo and the others. “You know, then. You can say the same thing.”
Gold Crocodile Douluo shook his head and muttered to Yang Lin, “We only know that Qian Xunji was severely injured by Tang Hao and died afterward. We don’t know any other secrets about him.”
Gold Crocodile Douluo glanced at Qian Daoliu. “Big Brother is indeed powerful, but sometimes he can be a little hesitant. In that case, I’ll inform Spirit Hall of the current situation!”
Gold Crocodile Douluo continued, “However, Qian Xunji had a daughter named Qian Renxue. She was sent to the Heaven Dou Empire by the current Supreme Pontiff, Bibi Dong, who is Qian Renxue’s mother, to disguise herself as the Crown Prince. Your Holiness plans to overthrow the Heaven Dou Empire without bloodshed.”
“If you want to meet Qian Renxue, we can ask Bibi Dong to bring her back!”
As he spoke, Gold Crocodile Douluo glanced at Yang Lin.
Yang Lin nodded slightly. It seemed his reincarnation hadn’t affected the course of the story too much. “Since she is the daughter of an old friend, we should indeed meet her!”
“Have Bibi Dong go pick up Qian Renxue later. Don’t have her disguise herself as the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou. If you want to conquer the Heaven Dou Empire, just attack it! Only weak and stupid people would use such a boring plan.”
Gold Crocodile Douluo answered happily, “Yes!”
“However, Bibi Dong has ignored the Hall of Elders’ orders for years, so my words in the past… may not be very effective.”
Yang Lin snorted softly and said calmly, “There’s no need for formalities. Just tell her that these words came from me, Yang Lin. If she refuses, bring her to see me!”
“Yes!”
Gold Crocodile Douluo was overjoyed. The Supreme Elder really was more impressive than the High Priest. Working with the Supreme Elder was simply wonderful!
This was incredible!
Yang Lin murmured his agreement, then asked another question. “There’s one more thing. Has the Clear Sky School been destroyed?”
Gold Crocodile Douluo asked in surprise, “Destroy the Clear Sky School?”
Yang Lin glanced at them, a cold smile curling at the corners of his lips. “Tang Hao severely injured Qian Xunji, provoked Spirit Hall’s authority, and set a bad example for all Spirit Masters. Shouldn’t he have been destroyed?”
Gold Crocodile Douluo said nothing, but he had led a group of people to gang up on their opponent. They had been beaten to death and lost the fight. How could they possibly go looking for trouble?
Actually, it wasn’t as if he had never tried to cause trouble.
Qian Daoliu had once personally visited the Clear Sky School, but later withdrew from the matter. The Clear Sky School was merely a place of seclusion, and it was said that no powerful figure had ever died there.
Qian Daoliu knew the truth about Qian Xunji’s death, but he had gone to the Clear Sky School to preserve his pride. After hearing this, he nodded. “Back then, I went to the Clear Sky School and met with its members… Sect Master Tang Chen fought me and unfortunately lost in a single move. So he ordered the Clear Sky School to withdraw and close its doors. That was the end of the matter.”
After hearing this, Yang Lin realized that it was exactly the same as his plan and laughed. “It doesn’t matter. My decision wasn’t made to oppose the Clear Sky School. While avenging Qian Xunji, I also have another goal.”
Qian Daoliu was slightly surprised. “Another goal?”
Yang Lin’s eyes blazed. “Justice!”
“Commoners make up ninety-nine percent of the population of the Douluo Continent, yet ninety-nine percent of its resources are controlled by the nobles, the dynasties, and the sects. However, the nobles, dynasties, and sects that control these resources don’t treat commoners as human beings. They treat them like weeds. They regard commoners only as resources, or even livestock.”
“This world shouldn’t be like this, and it must not remain like this!”
Yang Lin fell silent for a moment. “When you are poor, cultivate your own virtue; when you achieve success, help others.” Now that he possessed power, he naturally couldn’t simply watch Spirit Hall perish.
Yang Lin continued, “Spirit Hall has roots in every village. Wherever there are human beings, there is Spirit Hall. We of Spirit Hall help ordinary children escape their circumstances. Spirit Hall gives them a chance to change their fate, even if they are extraordinarily gifted, and provides subsidies to newly appointed Spirit Masters to help them succeed!
“By comparison, it can be said that the nobles are corrupting Spirit Hall’s very foundation. If the stubborn powers of the old era aren’t eliminated, how can the common people ever rise?”
“If all of you know how ordinary people live, you should be able to understand why I’m doing this.”
Gold Crocodile Douluo, Lion Douluo, Light Feather Douluo, and the others had all been commoners who, when they first began training, had been accepted by the Empire, Spirit Hall, or a sect. Spirit Masters lived miserable lives, like weeds by the roadside.
Even if you became a Spirit Master, you would still be looked down upon by Spirit Masters from powerful backgrounds and treated with contempt.
They understood that kind of pain.
Gold Crocodile Douluo and the others exchanged glances before declaring fervently, “We will obey the Supreme Elder’s orders without question!”
Qian Daoliu sighed inwardly. If he had been replaced by a Titled Douluo who had risen to success as a commoner, he might also have immediately felt like following Yang Lin.
Yang Lin’s words were deeply moving.
Yang Lin smiled faintly. “If all of you help me pacify the world, eradicate the evil forces, and restore a clear and beautiful sky to the Douluo Continent, you will certainly be remembered in history alongside me!”
Gold Crocodile Douluo’s eyes shone with excitement. “Supreme Elder, what comes next?”
Yang Lin thought for a moment, then said, “Next, in my name, I will order all the major sects in the world, as well as the two empires, to send their most influential figures to Spirit Hall to receive my orders!”
“Just tell them that I have something to say.”
“Anyone who doesn’t come is showing disrespect to me!”
The corner of Qian Daoliu’s mouth twitched as he reminded Yang Lin, “The world of Spirit Masters is constantly developing, with new talents replacing the old. You’ve been gone for seventy years, and I’m afraid very few people still remember you. Sending invitations in your name might not be enough to make many people come.”
Yang Lin said indifferently, “Those who recognize my name will come on their own. Those who don’t recognize me have no right to come.”
“But what if the people who recognize me don’t come? They may simply not want to see my face.”
“Gold Crocodile Douluo, follow up on this. You’re responsible for sending the invitations and spreading the news throughout the land!”
“Record which forces refuse to come and give me the list. I’ll handle the rest.”
Gold Crocodile Douluo clasped his hands respectfully, honored to be working alongside figures who had made their names a century ago—especially since they were admirers of the Seven Kill Douluo.
Yang Lin rose to his feet. His red robes fluttered, and his three thousand strands of white hair moved despite the absence of wind. Yang Lin shouted loudly, “Gentlemen, from this moment forward, Spirit Hall’s name will resound throughout the continent!”
“All right, everyone. Get to work!”
Gold Crocodile Douluo, Lion Douluo, and Light Feather Douluo bowed and took their leave. They once again felt the passion in Yang Lin’s words and remembered their own fiery natures.
After everyone had left, Yang Lin’s expression softened, and he slowly said, “Uncle Qian, can you tell me now how Qian Xunji died?”