N-A-A Chapter 44 Rejecting the Daoist School
Chapter 44 Rejecting the Daoist School
Chapter 44 Rejecting the Thousand Paths
"How did you know?" Qian Daoliu asked, looking puzzled.
"My martial spirit told me that," Ye Qifeng said, looking at Qian Daoliu.
"I see," Qian Daoliu said. "A martial soul that reaches the god level will indeed come with its own information, which will be given to the awakener directly after awakening, just like the inheritance of talent."
After a brief pause, Qian Daoliu changed the subject and asked:
"Young Ye, how about joining the Hall of Offerings?"
Night Wind: "This..."
At this moment, Qian Daoliu continued, "As long as you agree to join the Hall of Offerings, I can grant you whatever you desire: power, status, wealth, and cultivation resources."
However, Ye Qifeng was not tempted by Qian Daoliu's offer. With his talent, he could have obtained the same things from Bibi Dong.
So he remained silent, waiting for Qian Daoliu to speak again.
Qian Daoliu then said, "I can also make you the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall. What do you say? Would you like to consider it?"
"Holy Son?" Ye Qifeng was surprised; this condition was indeed somewhat attractive.
To be honest, I'm a little tempted.
Having the status and position of a Holy Son would be very helpful for what he needs to do in the Spirit Hall later on.
However, after thinking it over, Ye Qifeng ultimately decided to refuse Qian Daoliu:
"Well, High Priest, I'm sorry, but I already have someone I love. I'm going to join the Papal Palace and serve under the Pope."
Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu's expression stiffened, but he continued to persuade him:
"Won't you reconsider?"
"You should know that the Hall of Worship, which I oversee, holds a position even higher than the Papal Palace. There are some things that the Hall of Worship can give you, but the Papal Palace may not be able to."
Ye Qifeng shook his head again.
Seeing this, Qian Daoliu was helpless. He had even promised Ye Qifeng the status of a holy son, but he still couldn't persuade him.
After thinking for a moment, Qian Daoliu decided to take a different approach and said:
"You seem to know my granddaughter, don't you?"
"Yes," Ye Qifeng nodded in reply.
Qian Daoliu said, "Xiaoxue values you very much. The books you've read over the past two years were all specially sent to you by the Spirit Hall's archives at Xiaoxue's request."
"Moreover, Xiaoxue has written to inquire about your information multiple times."
Ye Qifeng looked up in surprise. Since Qian Renxue left, she had only sent one letter to tell him that she had successfully absorbed a ten-thousand-year soul ring for her fourth soul ring, and then there had been no further news from her.
Unexpectedly, Qian Renxue was still paying attention to him.
Seeing this, Qian Daoliu added, "If you could join the Hall of Offerings, Xiaoxue would be very happy."
"Do you think Xiaoxue is pretty?" Qian Daoliu suddenly asked.
"Beautiful." Ye Qifeng glanced at him, not understanding why he suddenly asked this.
A cunning smile curled at the corner of Qian Daoliu's lips as he coaxed her gently:
"Xiaoxue, like you, possesses a divine-level martial soul and innate level 20 soul power. I think you two are a good match. You join the Hall of Offerings, and I'll try to bring you two together. What do you say?"
"Huh?!" Ye Qifeng was taken aback. You've said so much, are you trying to get me to be your grandson-in-law?
He was speechless and couldn't help but mentally complain:
"Sendou Ryu, as expected of you, you're already selling your granddaughter?"
"If Qian Renxue finds out about what you're doing, she'll probably come at me with her sword."
Ye Qifeng's lips twitched, and he said:
"Great Master, I am still a child, only six years old."
"It's alright. Xiaoxue is only five years older than you. Five years is negligible for a Soul Master."
Qian Daoliu smiled and said, "You may not know this, but in Douluo Continent, Soul Masters develop much faster due to their cultivation. With your aptitude, your body will be fully developed in six to eight years at most..."
"Stop, stop, stop," Ye Qifeng's lips twitched wildly as he quickly stopped him from continuing, "High Priest, I'm sorry. I've thought it through, and I still choose the Papal Palace."
"Actually, the Hall of Offerings and the Papal Hall are both part of the Spirit Hall, so why make such a distinction? You can serve the Spirit Hall from anywhere."
"As for Xue'er, please ask the High Priest to tell her to thank her for her care and concern over the past two years, and that we will repay her in the future."
"Also, tell Xue'er to be careful and take good care of herself. I'll visit her when I have the chance."
After speaking, Ye Qifeng bowed to Qian Daoliu.
"Alright. Since you've made up your mind, I won't force you."
Qian Daoliu was slightly disappointed that he couldn't persuade Ye Qifeng to join the Hall of Worship willingly, but he didn't want to force him, lest he provoke Ye Qifeng's rebellious spirit.
"However, I expect you to guarantee that after you have achieved success in your cultivation, you will protect the foundation of the Spirit Hall and not do anything that would damage the foundation of the Spirit Hall."
Qian Daoliu's gaze sharpened as he said, "The Spirit Hall will ultimately be handed over to Xiaoxue. You must guarantee that you will not stand against Xiaoxue in the future, and you must do your best to assist and protect her. If you can do that, I will go to the Papal Palace with you."
Listening to Qian Daoliu's words and looking at his serious face, Ye Qifeng thought to himself, "This is Qian Daoliu's true nature, isn't it?!"
Under Qian Daoliu's sharp, knife-like gaze, he said solemnly:
"That's natural."
"The Spirit Hall is also my home, and I will not allow anyone to damage it."
"Xue'er, I will protect her and won't let anyone hurt her."
Even if Sendoru hadn't said anything, he would have done it anyway.
From the moment Bibi Dong and Yue Guan brought him back to Wuhun City, he made up his mind:
Protecting our Spirit Hall is our duty!
Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu's sharp gaze softened, and he was slightly satisfied: "In that case, you may leave. There are already people waiting for you outside."
After saying this, Qian Daoliu turned around and faced the ten-zhang-tall angel statue, and said no more.
Ye Qifeng bowed to Qian Daoliu once again.
Then his gaze shifted to the enormous angel statue.
Ye Qifeng suddenly narrowed his eyes slightly. He had a feeling that something was wrong with the angel statue. It seemed that there was a pair of malevolent eyes watching everything in the hall with malice.
He thought about it and concluded that it was very likely some dirty thing in the sky.
Ye Qifeng walked out of the offering hall and came to the gate.
The feeling of being watched disappeared instantly.
He turned to look inside, his eyes lingering: "It seems to be confined to the main hall."
"His Holiness the Pope requests your presence."
Just then, the ghost who had been waiting outside for a long time walked up to Ye Qifeng and said in a deep voice.
The ghost was shrouded in a large, black hooded robe, and its body emanated a chilling aura at all times.
Ye Qifeng knew that the coldness was due to the Ghostly Martial Soul, not something he had done intentionally.
Because he had awakened a god-level Shadow Martial Soul, Ye Qifeng didn't feel much of the coldness and didn't feel uncomfortable.
Ye Qifeng looked at the ghost and was curious about his appearance.
It is said that the ghost's body has been partially transformed into a ghost due to its martial spirit, which is why it wears a large black hooded robe all the time.
Ghostly Appearance: ...
Loyal, he executes orders without fail, and is ruthless and taciturn.
Ye Qifeng admires people like this.
"Okay." He nodded in response to the ghost.
Immediately, the ghost used its soul power to lift up Ye Qifeng.
The two flew rapidly down to the Papal Palace halfway down the mountain.
(End of this chapter)