Chapter 71: Meeting Qian Renxue Again

Heaven Dou City—the grand capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, and without a doubt the most prosperous city in the region.

After a month of travel, the Shrek group finally arrived at the towering gates of the legendary city.

The city walls were monumental—over ten meters thick and nearly a hundred meters tall.

Even a Titled Douluo would struggle to breach such a defense, unless they were someone like Tang Hao… (dog emoji).

The entry fee was one gold spirit coin per person. Considering how many people entered daily, this was a staggering amount of revenue.

Dai Mubai wasn't surprised by this; Star Luo City operated in much the same way. Entry fees were typically used to subsidize spirit masters and support the army.

"Dean, just give me the address. I'll settle in Xiao Qing and Xiao Xue, then I'll come find you all later."

Dai Mubai turned to Flender and made his intentions clear.

Unlike the others, Dai Mubai had arrived in Heaven Dou City with two other girls—Xiao Qing and Xiao Xue.

Additionally, he had another priority: visiting the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to collect the immortal herbs. He couldn't afford to delay any longer.

With Xiao Wu around, the risk of her being discovered by a high-level Spirit Douluo or Titled Douluo in Heaven Dou City was far too high.

He needed to take action immediately and handle these matters first.

Flender, though slightly puzzled, didn't press further. He trusted Dai Mubai. If he was asking for leave, it had to be something important.

"Alright. Here's the address for Blue Tyrant Academy. Take care of your business and join us later."

Flender gave Dai Mubai the location.

Dai Mubai nodded and turned to Zhu Zhuqing, offering her a few words of reassurance before finally leaving with Xiao Qing and Xiao Xue.

After settling the two girls in a secure place, Dai Mubai disguised himself. He changed his clothes and altered his appearance slightly before heading toward the Spirit Temple in Heaven Dou City.

The Spirit Temple—also known as the Spirit Hall Cathedral—was one of the most significant branches of Spirit Hall, second only to the Supreme Pontiff Palace.

This temple was overseen by a Platinum Bishop named Salas.

Arriving at the temple gates, the guards immediately stepped forward, prepared to stop him.

However, Dai Mubai pulled out the token that Qian Renxue had once given him.

The moment the guards saw the token, their expressions changed dramatically. Both of them dropped to one knee, trembling with reverence.

"Announce my arrival."

Dai Mubai's voice was calm but commanding.

"Yes, sir!"

One of the guards rushed inside without hesitation, leaving the other behind to maintain order.

Dai Mubai didn't bother waiting. He strode confidently through the temple doors, leaving the remaining guard to breathe a quiet sigh of relief.

Too scary. This man is too scary!

As a Spirit Hall knight, he had memorized every significant token within Spirit Hall. The one Dai Mubai carried was no ordinary token—it was…

Inside the grand hall, Dai Mubai took a moment to observe his surroundings.

Even this branch temple is as luxurious as the royal palace in Star Luo City.

Before long, a figure appeared, flanked by a dozen richly dressed elders. The leader was none other than Salas, the Platinum Bishop himself.

Salas's demeanor was gloomy, his crimson robes symbolizing his high rank. The other elders, all in purple robes, followed closely behind him.

Dai Mubai flicked his wrist, tossing the token to Salas with casual ease.

Salas caught it expertly. After a brief examination, his expression turned to one of shock.

The Grand Priest's token… This is absolutely real!

His fingers trembled slightly as he returned the token to Dai Mubai with utmost respect.

"Greetings, Your Excellency."

Salas knelt down on one knee, his voice filled with reverence.

The other elders quickly followed suit.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

Their voices echoed in unison, creating a scene of solemnity and awe.

Dai Mubai didn't bother acknowledging their reverence. He simply waved his hand, his tone indifferent.

"You may rise."

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

Once the elders stood, Dai Mubai got straight to the point.

"I need to see Qian Renxue."

The room fell silent. Salas dared not question Dai Mubai's intentions.

"At once!" Salas replied hastily, sending a subordinate to inform the "Crown Prince."

Once the messenger departed, Dai Mubai dismissed the remaining elders.

"You're dismissed as well."

"Yes, sir."

Salas remained behind, subtly glancing at Dai Mubai for further instructions.

Though curious about the token, he dared not ask. Who in the world would dare steal the Grand Priest's token? If someone truly could, then…

They might as well keep it.

An hour later…

A graceful figure entered the hall.

It was Qian Renxue, though at this moment she was disguised as the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe.

Upon hearing that someone was seeking her with the Grand Priest's token, she didn't even need to guess who it was.

After hurriedly returning to her private chambers, she discarded her disguise and made her way to the Spirit Temple.

"Salas, you may leave."

Qian Renxue's voice was soft yet commanding as she entered the hall.

Salas froze for a moment but quickly bowed and withdrew, leaving Dai Mubai and Qian Renxue alone.

As she turned her gaze to Dai Mubai, Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow in amusement.

"I didn't expect you to know disguise techniques as well."

"It's nothing special—just a minor trick."

Dai Mubai smirked as he removed his disguise, returning to his original appearance.

"I need your help with something."

"Oh? Let's hear it."

Qian Renxue tilted her head slightly, intrigued. Dai Mubai was always so direct—she appreciated that about him.

"I want to exchange these two spirit bones for two suitable ones—ideally for an agility-type Spirit Master. Anything but a left arm bone will do."

As he spoke, Dai Mubai retrieved two spirit bones from his spatial storage: the Light Unicorn Skull and the right leg bone he had obtained from Ning Fengzhi.

Qian Renxue's expression faltered slightly as she examined the bones.

The skull belonged to the Light Unicorn, a gift she herself had given to Dai Mubai.

The leg bone, however, was more recent—she recognized it as the one Ning Fengzhi had purchased from the Heaven Dou auction house.

"You're exchanging these for agility-type bones… Is it for your fiancée?"

A flicker of emotion passed through Qian Renxue's gaze—an emotion she couldn't quite identify.

(End of Chapter)