Chapter 5: What Do I Need This Token For?
Evening, Wuhun City.
At Qian Daoliu's speed, flying across half the continent from Hanhai City wouldn't have taken this long, but with a passenger, Qian Daoliu had to fly slower.
"This is Wuhun City, the headquarters of the Spirit Hall. It's the most prosperous and powerful city on the entire continent," Qian Daoliu introduced.
"Besides the several Titled Douluo in the Pope's Hall, there are over twenty more Titled Douluo hiding in the shadows in the Elders' Hall. This is the safest place on the entire continent."
Nangong Yi looked puzzled upon hearing this.
"The safest?" How dare you say that?
"Of course, this is also potentially the most dangerous place," Qian Daoliu changed the subject.
"The current Pope of the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong, is quite dangerous if certain conditions are met. However, you shouldn't be in any danger."
Nangong Yi had no connection to the angelic lineage, and Bibi Dong wouldn't vent her anger on him...
"No, there's a problem right now, and it concerns your future situation," Qian Daoliu said with a troubled expression.
"That woman in the Pope's Palace doesn't get along with me. If you get too close to me, she might plot against you. Besides, it's easy to dodge an open attack, but it's hard to guard against a hidden one. Unless you stay in the Worship Hall, you might be outmaneuvered."
Bibi Dong's hatred for the angelic lineage had reached a mindless level. Ever since Qian Renxue was nearly killed by Bibi Dong, he no longer dared to believe that this woman would have even a fraction of a rational mind on this matter!
Nangong Yi's eyes twitched. "So?"
"I can recommend a good place for you." Qian Daoliu's face straightened.
"Where?"
"Tiandou City."
Nangong Yi looked peculiar. "Brother Qian, you shouldn't have any hidden agenda, right?"
"Why do you say that?" Qian Daoliu spoke with righteous indignation.
"Don't forget me, we're brothers," Nangong Yi reminded him.
Qian Daoliu coughed softly. "I know."
A twenty-year-old young man meeting his granddaughter didn't need him to say anything.
Nangong Yi was also at the 20th level of Xiantian, with a divinely gifted martial spirit. He shared the same set-up as his granddaughter, a prodigy equally gifted by heaven.
It just so happened that Qian Renxue had recently become absorbed in political intrigue, and the presence of Nangong Yi, a similarly gifted genius, would surely spur her on. Qian Renxue had always believed that by demonstrating her worth, Bibi Dong would be able to see her in a different light. To that end, she volunteered to join the scheming world of Tiandou City at the tender age of nine. It had been almost eight years now.
But Bibi Dong's dislike for her wasn't due to any lack of ability...
"Wait a minute," Nangong Yi interrupted Qian Daoliu's reminiscence.
"That dangerous figure in the Pope's Palace isn't on good terms with you. If I get too close to you, I'll be in the crossfire. So, wouldn't it be okay if I didn't openly associate with you?"
Bibi Dong had indeed lost her mind when it came to matters concerning the angelic lineage because of Qian Xunji's issue, but she didn't necessarily need to be too close to Qian Daoliu.
As long as he stayed in Wuhun City and avoided offending anyone, he could cultivate with ease and joy.
This was the safest city on the entire continent.
Guarded by dozens of Titled Douluo, and with Qian Daoliu, a Demigod Douluo capable of wielding angelic powers, he didn't have to worry about any unexpected disasters.
Right now, all he needed was this safe environment.
"You can just give me millions of Gold Soul Coins. Trust me, I can take care of myself!" Nangong Yi said.
Millions of Gold Soul Coins?
Qian Daoliu looked puzzled.
"You kid is really blunt with your words."
"Ahem, but Bibi Dong must have noticed your closeness to me," Qian Daoliu said.
"Did you see that shadowy figure that just flashed by?"
"Shadow?" Nangong Yi was startled.
"I didn't notice."
"That was one of the Titled Douluo of the Pope's Palace, Ghost Douluo, who controls punishment. He should have already told Bibi Dong that I brought a child back," Qian Daoliu said regretfully.
"Given Bibi Dong's suspicious nature, I'm afraid you'll be watched next."
Nangong Yi's eyes twitched.
Good, good, good! You're this kind of Qian Daoliu, aren't you?
...
"Little kid?"
The Pope's Palace.
Bibi Dong, who was handling daily government affairs, raised her head.
"It seems that the relationship with the Grand Priest is unusual." Ghost Douluo said with a bow.
"Unusual?" Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed slightly.
The old man who had been motionless in the Angel Temple went out mysteriously and brought back a child?
Could it be... the illegitimate offspring of the Qian family?
"Check it out." Bibi Dong said.
"Uh..." Ghost Douluo looked embarrassed.
"Your Highness, this person is related to the Grand Priest. I... I dare not."
When the previous Pope died, Bibi Dong was supported by the Grand Priest to take the position. The other Titled Douluos did not make any move. Only he and Yue Guan mistakenly believed that the Grand Priest really supported Bibi Dong and immediately sided with the Pope's Palace!
Since then, the Grand Priest has disliked the two of them!
If he went to investigate that kid and was discovered by the Grand Priest, it would not be impossible for him to be slapped to death!
"What are you afraid of? Just say I told you to investigate." Bibi Dong rested her chin on her left hand, twirling a delicate quill with her right, her gaze wandering over the government affairs before her.
"I'm checking in on the High Priest. What's the matter? Is there a problem?"
"No, no, as you command." Ghost Douluo gritted his teeth and accepted the task.
To investigate the boy's identity, they first had to investigate the High Priest's whereabouts during his recent outing. If they were caught investigating such a matter...how many sunrises would he even get to see?
...
Meanwhile, Qian Daoliu had arranged for Nangong Yi to stay in a beautiful courtyard in Spirit City.
Due to the special functions of the Priest Hall, there were no suitable accommodations. Nangong Yi also didn't want to attract attention; mixing with the Priests would draw attention.
Spirit City wasn't entirely populated by Spirit Hall members; any Spirit Master could enter, and these Spirit Masters might come from the two empires or from a particular sect. If they were targeted, it wouldn't be a safety concern, but simply an annoyance.
"You'll stay here for now. I'll make arrangements for you once you've thought it over. Also..." Qian Daoliu took out an exquisite token and handed it to Nangong Yi.
"This is the highest-level Elder's Token. If you have any problems in Wuhun City, just take this out and they can basically be solved."
"Can I use this to freeload?" Nangong Yi asked.
"No." Qian Daoliu shook his head.
"With this Elder's Token, you represent the authority of the Elder Hall. You can't do something as shameful as freeloading."
"Then what can I do with it?" Nangong Yi asked.
"Assault?"
"No."
"Robbery?"
"No!"
"Waste."
Nangong Yi tossed the Elder's Token aside in disdain.
"I can't do anything. What's the use of this thing?"
"Besides, this broken token is heavy. It's not only a nuisance to carry with me, but I don't know when it will fall off."
Qian Daoliu took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to beat Nangong Yi. "You have no identity now. You are an illegal resident in Douluo Continent. Most cities here have checkpoints for identity checks. Without this pass, you can't even leave the city gate."
"Besides, this is the Elder's Order, the highest standard of Elder's Order!"
"Seeing the order is like seeing a Titled Douluo Elder. You can ask the Spirit Hall below to do a lot of things."
"For example?" Nangong Yi raised his eyebrows.
"Ask them to hand over all the money they have?"
"..." Qian Daoliu.
You were a bandit before!
(End of this chapter)