Early morning, when Han Li opened his eyes, the small town outside had already awakened.
After a simple wash and breakfast, the luxurious carriage slowly drove out of their sight amidst the envious gazes of the townspeople, heading all the way towards Notting City.
Two days later, the carriage drove directly into the City Lord Manor, and after staying there for most of the day, it drove out again, heading towards Heaven Dou City.
It wasn't until the carriage left that news spread that the owner of the luxurious, un-carriage-like vehicle was none other than young master Han, who had been taken as a disciple by a big shot from the Spirit Hall a year ago, and this time he had come back specifically to see the City Lord.
In the carriage, Broad Hill glanced at Han Li, who had started reading again, and said softly, "Actually, you could have stayed a few more days."
Han Li put away his book and smiled, "No need, Master, I just came back to see Uncle Xiao, it's been a long time. Besides, didn't I go back home? That's enough."
"By the way, why didn't you leave something for that kid from the City Lord's family? I thought you two had a good relationship," Broad Hill asked curiously.
"You mean Chen Yu Ge? It's not that I didn't want to give him something, but Uncle Xiao had already arranged everything for him. His talent is very poor, and he doesn't like cultivation very much. I guess in a few years, he will take over the City Lord Manor's business. I asked for Uncle Xiao's and Chen Yu Ge's opinions and gave his share to another child in Uncle Xiao's family," Han Li truthfully explained the situation.
"Is the other child very talented?" Broad Hill asked casually.
"Yes, innate level four, with a benign Martial Soul mutation. He's considered good in Notting City and is currently studying at Barak Academy," Han Li replied.
"Oh." Broad Hill lost interest upon hearing this.
Han Li didn't mind Broad Hill's attitude, knowing that was just his personality, and continued to read the book he hadn't finished.
This time, he didn't leave too many things for Xiao Zhan, only helping them to regulate their bodies and leaving some normal cultivation resources. Besides that, he only left a letter, in which he adjusted the cultivation plan he had prepared for Tao Ge according to his Martial Soul, and left a message for the other Xiao Family brother to go to Spirit City to find him after graduation.
They were not people from the Spirit Hall, and there were some things he couldn't actively reveal, so he could only use roundabout methods.
After spending nearly ten more days on the road, the three of them finally arrived within the range of Heaven Dou City.
This trip was really too long, and even though the carriage was very comfortable, it made the three of them a little tired.
After arriving in Heaven Dou City, the three of them went straight to the Spirit Hall. They didn't even participate in Salas' welcome banquet, just ate something casually and plunged into their rooms, collapsing on the beds.
It wasn't until ten o'clock the next morning that Han Li felt alive again. He walked out of his room, only to be told by the guard that Light Plume Crown and Bishop Salas were in the reception room, so he simply went straight there.
"Master, greetings, Bishop Salas."
After being led into the reception room by the guard, Han Li took the initiative to salute.
"No need to be so polite. Seeing is believing, so you are Elder's disciple Han Li. Today I can finally see the real person. Back then, I personally handled the relevant information."
Salas said very enthusiastically, and subtly mentioned his actions from more than a year ago.
Han Li was stunned, then reacted and understood his meaning, and bowed again with a face full of gratitude.
"That kid wants to thank you again, Bishop. If it weren't for your fair judgment, I wouldn't have met Master."
"Hahaha, perhaps this is fate."
Salas was very happy to see that he had understood his meaning so quickly and was willing to accept this favor, and laughed heartily.
Only Broad Hill curled his lips in disdain on the side, looking at Salas like he was an idiot.
He knew his disciple better than anyone else. Showing so much emotion in front of someone he was meeting for the first time clearly meant he wanted to use him, and in a disposable way.
He had already told Han Li everything about Salas on the way here, so it could be said that he had turned him inside out. If Han Li could really befriend him, he, Broad Hill, would write his name backwards.
Also, now he finally knew why Bibi Dong had come to him. It turned out that this guy was sending letters to both sides, and he even dared to report to the Pope's Hall at the same time when he saw his, Broad Hill's, name. This Salas was a fence-sitter, and he hated this kind of person the most. He would make things difficult for him in the future.
On the other side, Han Li's emotions were half true and half false. He did feel that Salas had helped him back then, but he really didn't plan to acknowledge the favor. He just needed to maintain a good relationship on the surface, but it was impossible for him to help.
Moreover, Salas' actions just now also showed that this guy was just using him as a stepping stone. Unfortunately, he was afraid he would be disappointed. Broad Hill's evaluation of him on the road earlier already allowed him to imagine the final outcome.
"Alright, stop talking nonsense. Salas, bring me a copy of the survey map, and a layout map of the city, preferably one with the forces marked on it."
Broad Hill interrupted the exchange between the two "social experts", turned to look at Salas, and directly ordered.
"Yes, Fifth Elder."
Salas responded decisively, but did not leave immediately, but continued to ask, "Besides that, is there anything else I can do for you?"
"No need, what you just mentioned is enough," Broad Hill waved his hand and refused.
"Oh. Right, block the news as much as possible, and don't let anyone come to disturb us," Broad Hill added.
"Of course, the news has already been blocked. Before you leave, no news about the two of you will be leaked," Salas patted his chest and replied.
After saying that, he hesitated for a moment, glanced at Han Li, and still secretly approached Broad Hill, using Soul Power to seal off his surroundings. He whispered, "Elder, regarding Her Highness, should we also conceal your arrival? Also, should I contact her in advance?"
His question hit Broad Hill's sore spot.
Along the way, Broad Hill had been pondering this issue. Before setting off, he hadn't planned to come to Heaven Dou City at all, so he hadn't thought much about it.
Now that he was here, he definitely wanted to visit Little Snow Dianxia, but he hadn't asked Qian Daoliu for instructions beforehand. Moreover, he wasn't sure whether he should tell Han Li about Qian Renxue, as it involved the black history of the previous Pope.
Looking at Han Li standing beside him, Broad Hill thought for a moment and decided not to say anything for now. Knowing about this wouldn't benefit Xiao Li in any way.
So, he looked at Salas and instructed, "No need to hide it from Her Highness. Go and deliver a message, saying that I will secretly pay a visit tonight."
"Yes."
After speaking, Salas proactively dispelled the soul force barrier, greeted them again, and left the reception room to prepare for the matter Broad Hill had instructed him on.
"What? Aren't you curious about what we were talking about just now?"
Broad Hill saw Han Li walking towards the seat next to him and proactively asked.
"Not curious. It has nothing to do with me anyway. Master wouldn't harm me, and if he could tell me, he probably would have already," Han Li replied indifferently.
He really didn't care. What secrets could there be in Heaven Dou City? It was nothing more than Qian Renxue, the undercover agent. He had no intention of contacting this big sister at the moment.
You go undercover, I'll develop myself. Everyone minds their own business. That's the situation he most wanted to see.
"You live quite clearly. By the way, now that we've arrived in Heaven Dou City, do you have any new sensations?" Broad Hill asked curiously.
"No, let's wait for the map. I'll try again tonight," Han Li said casually.
"Alright, then I'll wait for your good news."
Broad Hill thought of Han Li's extremely abstract operations before and closed his mouth.
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