Douluo Dragon King: Nine Dragons Break the Abyss

Chapter 259 The Woman in the Coffin
"Spirit Pagoda?" Li Yunzhe seemed to have remembered something and reported, "It seems that the Spirit Pagoda has sent an inspector from their headquarters. The person in charge of the Spirit Pagoda's Douling Spirit Division has been hanging around that person every day recently. I haven't seen him at all."

"I see."

Zang Xin didn't take this matter too seriously.

Obviously, he attributed this to the centralization of power by Qiangu Dieting.

"However, according to the spies, the inspector who came is a very young descendant of the Qiangu family. As for his specific name, I don't know."

"Um?!"

Zang Xin, who had been leaning lazily on the back of the chair, sat up straight, and his already frowned brows tightened even more, as if he could pinch a fly to death.

"Go and find out if that Supervisor is called Qiangu Qitian!!!"

Hearing the sudden agitated tone of the person on the other end of the line, Li Yunzhe was a little confused about the situation.

But he still replied: "I obey your command."

"If you have any news, let me know immediately."

After hanging up the phone, Li Yunzhe immediately arranged for people to investigate the identity of the new inspector of the Spirit Pagoda.

On the other end of the line, Zang Xin sat there quietly, tapping the table rhythmically with his fingers.

"If the supervisor sent by the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters this time is Qiangu Qitian, then what Qiangu Dieting is doing is definitely not as simple as centralizing power..."

Zang Xin's keen intuition caught a glimpse of the truth, but before long, the "tail" was obscured by fog.

……

Lingbo City, in this small city with a population of less than 500,000, the Douling branch of the Ling Chuan Tower is located here.

A tall tower building stands in the center of the city. Standing on the top and looking through the clouds, you can even get a glimpse of the whole picture of Tiandou City.

On the third underground floor of the Spirit Transferring Tower, many scientific researchers in white coats were busy shuttling back and forth.

A middle-aged man who looked a little haggard walked into a room in a hurry, holding a pile of documents.

Inside, a woman sat at a desk, sorting through a pile of complicated experimental documents.

Seeing the man come in, a smile appeared on the woman's pale face.

After entering the house, the man immediately locked the door.

"Hubby, have you heard any news? How come the Spiritual Pagoda suddenly restarted this project?"

There were many experimenters this time, but they were divided into groups of two. After sorting out some of the experimental data, they entered them into the soul guide data statistics system for screening and analysis.

The couple was very lucky to be assigned together.

This small room is also their office.

The middle-aged man shook his head in confusion: "I don't know either, but I heard from the person in charge who manages us that a new person in charge will come to negotiate with us later. As for what to do specifically, the person in charge said he didn't know either."

This couple are the parents that Tang Wulin has been looking for - Tang Ziran and Lang Yue.

Several years of hard work had made this once young couple look very tired, with white hair visibly growing on their temples.

During the period when the experiment was stopped, they were not released free and someone was still managing them in the original way.

Although their freedom was restricted, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue, a couple who worked here, did not suffer any physical harm.

It's just some mental torture.

But just yesterday, when the experiment was restarted, the original strict management was visibly relaxed.

"dong dong dong~"

There was a knock on the door from outside.

There was obvious alertness on the faces of the couple. After they looked at each other, Tang Ziran slowly walked towards the door.

After taking a deep breath, Tang Ziran turned the lock cylinder with extremely light movements - because according to regulations the door cannot be locked.

When he was about to unlock the door, Tang Ziran suddenly turned the door handle, using the sound of opening the door to cover up the sound of the lock cylinder turning.

Hua Tao looked at Tang Ziran in front of him speechlessly. It was obvious that he had seen all the tricks just now.

But he didn't say much and walked in directly.

"Tang Ziran, Langyue."

Hearing Hua Tao reading out their names, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue both answered, and at the same time, their hearts couldn't help but become nervous.

Looking at the ordinary couple in front of him, Hua Tao was a little confused. He didn't know why his new leader noticed these two.

But soon, Hua Tao showed a kind smile on his face, covering up his doubts.

"I am the head of the Soul Transmission Tower's Douling Branch. Thank you both for your outstanding contributions to my Soul Transmission Tower's experimental research."

As he spoke, Hua Tao bowed slightly to the two of them, leaving Tang Ziran and Lang Yue a little at a loss.

what's the situation?
Without waiting for the two to figure out what was going on, Hua Tao took out two brand new documents from the storage soul guide.

"You two, now you have two options. One is to take the money you have earned in the past few years and go home."

"I choose one!"

Lang Yue answered without hesitation.

She wanted to go home, to see her Wu Lin.

Tang Ziran was also tempted, but at this moment he held Lang Yue and asked calmly, "Your Majesty, what is the second way?"

Hua Tao still smiled and replied: "The second way is to stay here and continue researching. Of course, our Spiritual Pagoda will change the previous harsh terms and conditions, and will provide you with a more relaxed working environment and improve your working conditions."

"Can we contact the outside world?"

Tang Ziran asked again.

"Of course." Hua Tao answered patiently, "We will return your soul guide communications, but please note that our project is still in the confidentiality stage. Please do not mention your work to the outside world. Your communication channel will also be specially handled. I hope you can understand."

"Thank you for your answer, Your Majesty." Tang Ziran and Lang Yue bowed to Hua Tao together, "Then the new treatment..."

"The salary has also been upgraded. The original monthly salary of 9,000 federal coins has been increased to 20,000 federal coins, and there is also a living allowance of 5,000. However, the workload will be heavy, and you will probably have to work overtime every day. However, we will provide overtime pay at three times the hourly wage. In addition, if the project is completed within a month, we will provide each researcher with a 100-year soul as a reward! If you don't need it, you can also convert it into federal coins."

After hearing Hua Tao's words, Tang Ziran and the Lang Yue couple's eyes widened. They didn't remember much about the two people in front of them. Their attention was deeply attracted by the hundred-year-old soul.

A hundred-year soul, according to the market price, is one million federal coins, and that is the lowest-level hundred-year soul!

The couple looked at each other and said in unison, "I agree!" Didn't they come here just to save up enough money to buy a soul for their son Tang Wulin?
After watching the two men sign their names on the new contract, Hua Tao took the contract and left.

When leaving, he bowed slightly to Tang Ziran and Lang Yue.

Seeing the polite and courteous person in charge of the Spirit Pagoda, all the resentment that Tang Ziran and Lang Yue had accumulated over the years disappeared, and they even developed a subtle sense of gratitude towards the Spirit Pagoda.

After all…if there were no Soul Transferring Tower, they would never be able to save enough money to buy a Hundred-Year Soul in their entire lives.

Such scenes occurred in every corner of the third underground floor of the Spirit Transferring Tower.

In the end, with the support of the Spirit Pagoda's financial power, not a single person resigned!

Moreover, these scientific researchers have changed their previous slow and inefficient work style and have shown great enthusiasm for work. They are eager to complete the research as soon as possible, produce results, and get the reward within one month.

The evil "capitalist" behind all this, Qiangu Qitian, is bathing with the service of his wife Leng Yulai and pet Nanali.

Leng Yulai's face was flushed with an intoxicating blush, and her eyes still carried a girl's shyness. She leaned on Qiangu Qitian's arm and changed into a comfortable position.

"Xiaotian, are we just waiting for the results from Hua Tao now?"

Qiangu Qitian raised his head and thought for a while before saying, "We can't just sit here and wait. Now that this has been finalized, it's time to contact Lan Fuzi. Although the Demon King is still asleep, it's time for me to meet our ally."

"Don't you think so, little Linu?"

Nanali shook her body, creating ripples and a clear bell sound echoed in the bathroom.

The girl raised her head from the water and uttered a charming female dog bark, as if responding to her master's words.

Leng Yulai kicked Nanali in annoyance and said with some disdain: "What a little idiot, why don't you stop eating now."

Nanali had tears in her eyes, but she didn't dare to disobey Leng Yulai's orders.

Qiangu Qitian also did not stop Leng Yulai's actions.

After all, he is the ultimate beneficiary...

……

Qiangu Qitian and Lan Fuzi met at the restaurant where they first met.

Lan Fuzi wore a water blue dress that matched her hair color perfectly. The slightly slim waist of the dress further highlighted her slender figure, and the whale doll hairpin on her head added a bit of playfulness to her.

Seeing that Lan Fuzi on the opposite side was still a little reserved, Qiangu Qitian took the lead in starting the conversation.

"Sister Lan Fuzi, is there any recent development in the Holy Spirit Church?"

Although in terms of actual age, Lan Fuzi is tens of thousands of years older than Qiangu Qitian, but in order to take the initiative, Qiangu Qitian still calls Lan Fuzi his sister.

Lan Fuzi didn't pay much attention to the title of Qiangu Qitian. She replied, "There hasn't been any major developments recently, but... the black-robed man who usually guards the sect has disappeared."

"It seems that he had a fight with someone in the sky above Tiandou City. Since that day, I have never seen him in the Holy Spirit Church."

Qiangu Qitian immediately understood that the black-robed man mentioned by Lan Fuzi must be the Dark Blood Demon who was seriously injured by Leng Yulai.

"What is the place you are talking about, the church?"

Lan Fuzi answered truthfully: "It is a secret base of the Holy Spirit Church on the outskirts of Tiandou City. My mother is also there."

"Is the man in black robe the most powerful being among you?"

Qiangu Qitian asked again.

"Yeah." Lan Fuzi nodded, "I can feel that his aura is the most terrifying. He must be the top one among the Titled Douluo."

"Have you ever felt the aura of a Titled Douluo or above there?"

Lan Fuzi recalled for a while, then said uncertainly: "Maybe there are one or two more Title Douluo..."

Behind Qiangu Qitian, Leng Yulai, who was standing with his arms crossed, spoke confidently:

"Xiaotian, don't worry about that. I can kill a small Titled Douluo with my own hands."

Qiangu Qitian certainly believed in Leng Yulai's strength, but there were still some things he needed to clarify.

Qiangu Qitian gently stroked the back of Leng Yulai's hand, signaling the other party to be at ease, and then he continued to say to Lan Fuzi:

"Sister Fozi, I have sent someone to follow up on the medicine. I estimate that it won't be long before your mother's crazy emotions can be controlled. But before that, we have to take her out of the Holy Spirit Church first. You should also know that your mother has a special status in the Holy Spirit Church."

Lan Fuzi suddenly stood up and nervously grabbed Qiangu Qitian's hand: "Brother Qitian, please save my mother. I will listen to you in everything."

Qiangu Qitian patted the back of Lan Fuzi's hand. The back of the girl's hand was also smooth and delicate. He comforted her:

"Since Sister Fozi believes in me so much, I must not let Sister Fozi down."

"Ah."

The girl nodded heavily.

For some reason, she felt an inexplicable sense of trust in the human being in front of her, as if they were naturally close.

Lan Fozi, who came from the sea, was obviously attracted by the water element in Qiangu Qitian.

This attraction is subtle, yet so natural.

"Then let's set off now to rescue...your mother."

The few of them did not delay. Under the leadership of Lan Fuzi, Qiangu Qitian and Leng Yulai soon arrived at the secret base of the Holy Spirit Church on the outskirts of Tiandou City.

This stronghold is extremely secretive, and is actually located deep in a mountain. Without a guide, it would be difficult to locate the stronghold even with a high-altitude soul guide detector.

The few of them did not choose to alert the enemy.

They didn't come here to eliminate the evil soul masters.

Qiangu Qitian used the power of space elements to wrap the three people and easily entered the stronghold.

Under the guidance of Lan Fuzi, Qiangu Qitian appeared in a secret room in the deepest part of the stronghold after several space jumps.

The secret room is located deep underground in the stronghold. There is no light in the dim room.

In the center of this spacious secret room, a crystal coffin made of amethyst lies quietly there.

The purple crystal emitted a faint purple glow. With this faint light, Qiangu Qitian could clearly see the scene inside the crystal coffin.

A beautiful woman with a slender figure and a plump body lay quietly in the coffin. She had long wavy hair of the same color as Lan Fuzi, and Lan Fuzi looked 60% similar to her.

But compared to Lan Fuzi, her appearance is more familiar and charming, which makes her more attractive to Qiangu Qitian.

(End of this chapter)