Chapter 3822
The Pope Hall!
When Xu Sheng sensed Yueguan's presence rapidly approaching, he, who had been observing Hulena and the others' cultivation, stopped what he was doing...
Then, he glanced to the side...
A few seconds later, Yueguan appeared within his sight...
"Elder Ju, we're clearly within the Pope Hall, so why are you in such a rush to come over?"
Though phrased as a question, Xu Sheng was certain in his heart—it was likely something important that Yueguan had come to tell him!
Yueguan sighed helplessly at the question, "It's not like I wanted to come! Your Holiness sent me, saying it was necessary to inform you of what happened at the Worship Hall!"
Bi Bidong had not chosen to notify Xu Sheng immediately and had purposely delayed by a day!
Xu Sheng quickly understood, chuckling lightly, "The Worship Hall? Let me guess... Tang Hao and the people of the Hao Tian Clan went there to demand someone and were chased away by Qian Dao Liu, right?"
Yueguan raised an eyebrow, "Hmm? How did you know that?"
This boy... the channels through which he gets his information seem quite wide. I haven't even said anything yet!
Xu Sheng's expression remained unchanged, "It was a natural deduction."
Yueguan pursed his lips. Although somewhat reluctant, he still fulfilled Bi Bidong's order...
"Tch, whether you guessed it or not, I'll just explain the specifics to you anyway!"
Then, he succinctly recounted the situation...
Even adding a remark dripping with sarcasm...
"So that's how it is. I don't understand what the Grand Elder was thinking. Clearly, this could've been an opportunity to take out someone as troublesome as Tang Hao, along with several other Hao Tian Sect Elders, in one fell swoop!"
Even though the Worship Hall and the Pope Hall weren't on good terms, at the end of the day, they both belonged to the Martial Soul Hall!
After hearing Yueguan out, Xu Sheng simply nodded calmly, "Oh... so that's what happened."
Seeing Xu Sheng remain silent after this response, Yueguan felt a vein pop on his forehead...
"Hey, hey! Xu Sheng! How can you stay so calm after hearing this? Aren't you going to say anything?"
Xu Sheng's expression turned a little odd, "Say what? Didn't I already know what happened?"
Yueguan felt such a surge of frustration that he almost wanted to hit him. However, after clenching his fist, he forced a smile. "Not this... You're friends with Tang San, aren't you? Aren't you even worried for his safety?"
So it seems these two were just surface-level brothers!
Xu Sheng still showed no emotion. "Thank you for your concern, Elder Ju. But since Qian Dao Liu didn't act against Tang Hao and the others, I assume Tang San still has his uses. Qian Dao Liu won't harm him."
He could vaguely feel that Qian Dao Liu's original intention had indeed been to use this as bait to eliminate Tang Hao and the others...
But for some reason, the plan had suddenly changed. And most likely, it was related to Qian Dao Liu's twisted sense of humor!
For example, enjoying the spectacle of father and son turning on each other...
Yueguan coughed and continued probing indirectly, "Xu Sheng, do you really have no plans to rescue Tang San? Both Qian Dao Liu and Your Holiness think highly of you. As long as you request it, I doubt he would refuse."
After all, Qian Dao Liu's willingness to invest heavily in recruiting Xu Sheng was evidence of this!
Xu Sheng sighed, "Elder Ju, your attempts to gauge others' intentions are far too direct."
"Why not have Elder Gui try instead?"
Yueguan's true intentions were already written all over his face!
Yueguan no longer concealed anything and bellowed, "Enough nonsense! Just give me a straight answer—are you going to save Tang San or not?"
Xu Sheng thought for a moment. "Why? If I decide to save Tang San, would Elder Ju accompany me?"
Yueguan immediately retorted, "Pah! Save Tang San? I'd be happy if he died!"
"What I mean is if you want to save Tang San, make sure not to involve the Pope Hall in any way."
If the Grand Elder misunderstood this as an initiative from the Pope Hall, it would spell trouble!
Xu Sheng nodded slightly. "Elder Ju, I was only joking. No need to take it so seriously."
"And don't worry—I currently have no intention of going to the Worship Hall to rescue Tang San. Even if I did, it wouldn't involve the Pope Hall."
Satisfied with the answer, Yueguan glanced at Hulena and the others, who were approaching, and quickly departed...
After surrounding Xu Sheng, everyone wore curious expressions...
"Xu Sheng, that was Elder Ju talking to you just now, wasn't it? Why did he leave as soon as he saw us coming?"
"Yeah, he didn't even say hello. Could it have been about something important?"
"Xu Sheng, what happened? Can you tell us?"
Xu Sheng shook his head. "It's nothing, just some minor matters. Elder Ju probably didn't want to disturb your cultivation, so he left."
Seeing that Xu Sheng wasn't inclined to elaborate, Hulena and the others sensibly chose not to press him further...
After all, if Elder Ju hadn't chosen to inform them, it likely meant there was no need for them to know!
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Meanwhile!
Tang Hao was crouched down, his bloodshot eyes fixed on the few strands of Blue Silver Grass buried in the earth before him...
"Ah Yin, you think the same thing, don't you? Tang San is our child! Moreover, knowing what the Worship Hall had done to us in the past, there's no way he'd ever join them!"
"It must be some sort of trick Qian Dao Liu used to force him into it!"
He kept muttering these words, as if trying to comfort himself...
But the image of Tang San from that scene—clearly showing no signs of coercion—made his heart ache unbearably...
"Ah Yin, I refuse to believe it. I refuse to believe Xiaosan could ever join the Worship Hall!"
"Even if the Hao Tian Clan won't help me, I'll find a way to save Xiaosan myself!"
Since Tang San still had value to the Worship Hall, they likely wouldn't harm him for now.
He had to think of another way!!
Suddenly, his eyes lit up...
"That's right... Based on the intelligence I gathered from the Spirit Hall Sub-Hall, that friend who used to live in the Holy Soul Village with Xiaosan—Xu Sheng—is now the Holy Son of the Soul Hall!"
"Perhaps I could start with him!"
After all, they used to be friends. Seeing Xiaosan in danger, he shouldn't just stand idly by!!
Even if Xu Sheng couldn't rescue Tang San outright, he might at least be able to protect his life!
With this thought, his mind whirred into motion as he began formulating a series of plans...
A few minutes later, he took a deep breath and stood up abruptly, preparing to leave...
"Brother Hao, where are you planning to go?"
Feeling a hand on his shoulder, Tang Hao instantly deduced who was behind him...
"Since the Hao Tian Clan won't help, I'll seek other ways to rescue Tang San!"
Tang Xiao sighed wearily, "Brother Hao, is there any chance that Tang San... has really joined the Worship Hall?"
Tang Hao's obstinacy worried him greatly; he dreaded that something might go wrong!
In response, Tang Hao, without hesitation, unleashed his Martial Soul and turned to confront him directly...
He declared resolutely, "Impossible! Xiaosan could never join the Worship Hall! All of this is Qian Dao Liu's scheme. Right now, I'm sure he's enduring unspeakable torment!!"
"Leave me be. My affairs are mine to resolve!"
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