Chapter 59: News of Tang Hao’s Brother, Ah Yin Appears!

"Through the joint investigation of Spirit Hall and our Heaven Dou Empire,"

"We discovered that this cunning organization of evil soul masters actually appeared and caused trouble in the Northern Gale Tundra and the Extreme North Plateau as early as two years ago!"

"Everyone, this organization of evil soul masters has now gained momentum and is beginning to spread outward."

"With just Spirit Hall's enforcement squads, it will be difficult to eradicate this cunning organization of evil soul masters in the short term."

"Sect Master Ning, Sect Master Yu, Sect Master Tang!"

Emperor Xue Ye stood up, his gaze earnestly sweeping over Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, and Tang Zhen.

"You three are the sect masters of the Upper Three Sects, renowned throughout the soul master world, with powerful disciples under your command."

"I hope that the three of you can also organize teams to hunt evil soul masters and join Spirit Hall's Holy Light Enforcement Squad to quickly eradicate this cunning organization."

"Otherwise, in the future, your disciples may be in danger while training outside!"

However, in response to Emperor Xue Ye's words, Yu Yuanzhen simply chuckled and said,

"It's just an organization of evil soul masters!"

"Over the years, Spirit Hall has eliminated countless evil soul masters and their organizations."

"No matter how cunning this one is, Spirit Hall will eventually eradicate it. Your Majesty need not worry too much!"

Although he didn't explicitly refuse, his meaning was clear—he had no intention of sending disciples from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to help hunt evil soul masters.

Beside him, Tang Zhen, a tall and burly man with white hair and beard, stroked his long beard and also chuckled.

"Sect Master Yu is right, Your Majesty is overthinking this."

"Spirit Hall is the leader of the soul master world and has always maintained order by eliminating evil soul masters and their organizations."

"No matter how cunning this group is, I believe that under the leadership of His Holiness, Pope Qian Xunji, Spirit Hall will eventually wipe them out."

Tang Zhen was also making it clear—Spirit Hall is the leader of the soul master world and has benefited from that position.

Maintaining order and eliminating evil soul masters is its responsibility.

It has nothing to do with the Clear Sky Sect.

Unlike the direct refusals from Yu Yuanzhen and Tang Zhen, Ning Fengzhi maintained a gentle smile on his refined face, his eyes flickering slightly, but he said nothing.

Seated at his place, Qian Xunji crossed his legs and sneered inwardly.

'These two selfish old bastards!'

'Yes, Spirit Hall is the leader of the soul master world.'

'But does that mean the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Clear Sky Sect hold no status at all?'

'Did the reputation and benefits of being part of the Upper Three Sects amount to nothing?!'

'For years, Spirit Hall has maintained order and eliminated evil soul masters out of sheer dedication to justice and protecting the continent.'

'Every year, countless soul masters from Spirit Hall sacrifice themselves for this cause.'

'But because this has gone on for so long, everyone has gotten used to it.'

'Now, it's as if this duty was Spirit Hall's from the very beginning, while the rest of you get to sit back and do nothing?'

Qian Xunji was very displeased.

'This is the classic case of people taking kindness for granted and showing resentment when asked for help!'

'Back when the Clear Sky Sect had Tang Chen, its influence nearly rivaled Spirit Hall's, with immense power.'

'During those times, how many benefits did the Clear Sky Sect reap?'

'Now that Tang Chen is gone, Tang Zhen has gone low-key and dissolved many of the sect's former alliances.'

'But the benefits they once gained haven't been returned.'

'After enjoying so many advantages, shouldn't they contribute to the continent's safety as well?'

"We, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, are willing to form a team to assist Spirit Hall in eliminating this cunning organization of evil soul masters."

In the end, only Ning Fengzhi agreed to Emperor Xue Ye's request with a smile.

"Sect Master Ning, how generous of you!"

"But our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is just a small sect, so we won't trouble ourselves with such unnecessary concerns!"

Yu Yuanzhen, upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's response, made a statement that was either genuine praise or a veiled insult. After speaking, he shook his head and sighed, as if the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were truly a minor sect.

Tang Zhen, however, said nothing. He simply closed his eyes, pretending to be resting.

"Heh."

At this moment, Qian Xunji suddenly chuckled lightly and said,

"This organization of evil soul masters is not only cunning, but through blood sacrifices of nomadic tribes and barbarian clans in the Northern Gale Tundra and the Extreme North Plateau, they have rapidly increased their strength."

"Their average cultivation level is now likely at the Soul King or even Soul Emperor level."

"For the sake of the continent, besides the Holy Light Angel Enforcement Squad, Spirit Hall has also organized several other enforcement teams."

"But considering the vast territories of Haagen-Dazs Kingdom, Gulei Kingdom, and the Snow Spirit Province of Heaven Dou Empire, these teams are merely drops in the ocean."

"It's simply not enough!"

"This organization of evil soul masters is not simple. In any case, relying on Spirit Hall alone, it will be difficult to resolve the issue in a short time."

"Of course, if you insist on having Spirit Hall handle it alone, that can be arranged."

At this point, Qian Xunji paused, turned to Emperor Xue Ye with a slight smile, and said,

"In addition to forming our own teams of soul masters, we also need the right to recruit commoners and form an army to aid in the search."

"As for the salaries of this army, Spirit Hall can handle that ourselves."

"But the issue of provisions is difficult to solve."

"If we buy supplies from other regions, the risks along the way are too high, and it's too much trouble."

"However, the farmland surrounding Spirit City is far from sufficient to provide enough provisions."

"So, if you want Spirit Hall to eliminate this organization of evil soul masters as soon as possible, I hope Your Majesty can grant Spirit Hall control over several fertile plains near Baojian City on the empire's borders to resolve the issue of supplies."

In response, Emperor Xue Ye remained silent.

Neither Tang Zhen, Yu Yuanzhen, nor Ning Fengzhi spoke either.

Their stance was clear.

None of the four agreed with Qian Xunji's proposal.

The reason was simple.

Spirit Hall was already the largest soul master force on the continent. Not only did they dominate in high-end combat strength, but they also controlled half of the soul master world's mid and lower-tier forces.

If Spirit Hall were also granted vast fertile lands and the right to form an army, no one would be able to restrain them!

Of course, simply transferring a few territories near Baojian City to Spirit Hall wasn't that extreme.

But the problem was that some precedents should never be set.

Otherwise, if you agree once, there will inevitably be a second time!

"This matter requires careful consideration," Emperor Xue Ye finally said in a vague but serious tone.

Tang Zhen, Yu Yuanzhen, and Ning Fengzhi all nodded in agreement.

Qian Xunji, however, was in no rush. He simply smiled and stood up.

"Well then, everyone can take their time thinking about this."

"I still have matters to attend to in Spirit City, so I'll be leaving first."

With that, he turned and left the hall without looking back, taking Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei with him.

He was in no hurry at all regarding this matter.

He would continue sending out enforcement squads.

As for how long it would take to eliminate the evil soul master organization? That remained uncertain.

In the meantime, the ones dying were all citizens of the Heaven Dou Empire.

As more and more nobles fell victim to the evil soul masters, the fear among the aristocracy would only grow.

Eventually, they would pressure Emperor Xue Ye themselves.

'When that time comes, let's see if he still insists on "careful consideration".'

After Qian Xunji left, Emperor Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, and Tang Zhen remained silent, their brows furrowed as they pondered deeply.

Later, after strolling through the streets of Heaven Dou City and buying gifts for his daughter Qian Renxue and his wife Ling Yuan, Qian Xunji returned to Spirit City.

"Daddy, you're finally back!"

The moment he arrived, little Qian Renxue's delicate and adorable face lit up with excitement. Her tiny legs moved quickly as she dashed toward him, leaping into his arms.

"Yes, I'm back! Daddy missed you so much!"

Qian Xunji laughed heartily and planted several affectionate kisses on Qian Renxue's face.

Then, he took out the gifts he had brought from Heaven Dou City and handed them to her.

"Thank you, Daddy!"

Qian Renxue was overjoyed and gave Qian Xunji several kisses in return.

"A'Yuan, I have something for you too."

With one arm holding Qian Renxue, Qian Xunji retrieved a beautifully crafted phoenix-patterned jade hairpin, red with gold accents, and handed it to Ling Yuan with a warm, loving smile.

"Brother Xun, thank you!"

Ling Yuan took the hairpin, her long black hair cascading over her shoulders. Her exquisite, delicate face revealed a touch of redness in her eyes as she was deeply moved.

After returning to Spirit City, Qian Xunji once again entered the Pope's Palace to receive reports from his subordinates.

"Your Holiness, according to the report from the Spirit Hall branch in Sino City, they have discovered that Tang Xiao and Tang Hao have sworn siblinghood with a woman and have recently arrived near Sino City."

"This woman has long silver-blue hair, a tall and voluptuous figure, and is quite beautiful. She seems to be called Ah Yin."

What?! Ah Yin?!

For a long time, there had been no news, and Qian Xunji had thought that, due to his influence, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao might never encounter Ah Yin.

But upon hearing the red-robed archbishop's report that a woman named Ah Yin had appeared by their side, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.