Douluo: Phoenix God Descends, Emperor Flame Burns the Sky

Chapter 344: Enemy or Friend, It's Up to You
The snow stopped in the early morning, and the wind was gentle.

Today, Lin Xiao left with Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er.

But before he left, there was one more thing he needed to do.

After the Soul Master Competition, the Spirit Hall changed its usual mild demeanor and began to show its true colors, forcing various sects and academies to choose sides.

As one of the five major elemental colleges, Tianshui College is naturally within the scope of key attention.

No matter how exceptionally talented Lin Xiao is, he cannot stop the Spirit Hall's ambitions, but he can still do his best to protect Tianshui Academy and the Shui family.

……

Outside the Shui family's gate.

Shui Shengxiao and Bai Xiuyun came out to see them off.

Shui Shengxiao hesitated for a moment, then asked:
"Lin Xiao, the Spirit Hall is powerful after all. In fact, the current predicament is not only faced by my Shui family and Tianshui Academy, so why be the first to stick your neck out?"

"Sometimes, standing out from the crowd isn't necessarily a good thing."

Shui Shengxiao knew that the Spirit Hall was unfathomable.

Even if Lin Xiao is a genius, he is still just a teenager. How can he make the Spirit Hall back down?
Can't say...

After learning of Lin Xiao's extraordinary talent, the Spirit Hall, out of fear, plotted to target or assassinate him.

Neither of these scenarios is what Shui Shengxiao wants to see.

pity.

Lin Xiao was young and impetuous, and despite his repeated attempts to persuade him, he still wouldn't listen.

"Uncle Shui, I know you're worried, but I have my own considerations. Don't worry, nothing will go wrong."

Lin Xiao smiled and waved to the Water Father and Water Mother, saying:
"Uncle and Aunt, you don't need to see us off."

"I will take good care of Bing'er and Yue'er, so you don't need to worry."

Seeing that he said that, Shui Shengxiao had no choice but to give up.

Together with his wife Bai Xiuyun, he watched Lin Xiao and their two daughters gradually disappear into the distance.

Even after Lin Xiao left, Shui Shengxiao still looked worried.

Instead, Bai Xiuyun comforted him.

"Don't worry."

"You know Lin Xiao, he is young but very mature. Moreover, a young hero like him naturally has his own methods and connections."

"I think you're underestimating him because of your age!"

Shui Shengxiao hummed:
"What do you know? I'm just showing concern!"

"But you're right. Lin Xiao is a steady and cautious person who plans things out before acting. Besides, we've already set off, so any worries I might have are just unnecessary."

……

Lin Xiao and Shui Bing'er walked hand in hand down the street.

Shuiyue'er behind her pouted, her eyes full of resentment. Although she had known for a long time that the two of them would be a couple sooner or later, when the day actually came, she was still forced to eat dog food.

However, Shuiyue'er was quite satisfied with her brother-in-law.

I was so satisfied that I was a little envious of my older sister...

The three walked and admired the scenery, and soon arrived at their destination—the Martial Soul Hall branch in Tianshui City.

Lin Xiao stepped into the branch hall and went straight to the staff, revealing his identity and requesting to see the branch hall master.

Tianshui City is also a large city, so the branch hall master is Cardinal Sony, a Soul Saint level 70-plus powerhouse. He is expected to reach the Platinum Bishop position after breaking through to Soul Douluo and accumulating enough experience.

His purpose in coming here was simple.

That is to protect Tianshui Academy and the Shui family.

Perhaps because Lin Xiao was quite well-known, after he revealed his identity, the staff in the branch hall did not make things difficult or shirk their responsibilities, and hurriedly reported to the cardinal.

Lin Xiao was invited to the VIP area for tea.

"Sir, please come with me."

The staff were very respectful and invited Lin Xiao to walk towards the VIP area.

"Wait, I have two female companions with me."

Even though they were within the territory of the Spirit Hall branch, Lin Xiao still didn't let Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er out of his sight, but instead insisted on taking them both in with him.

The staff member was stumped:
“But His Holiness the Bishop only invited you…” Lin Xiao wasn’t angry, but smiled and said:
"I'm sorry to trouble you. I hope you can inform the bishop again. I think the bishop is reasonable and will agree."

The staff had no choice but to go back in and report.

Shui Bing'er leaned closer to Lin Xiao and whispered:
"Brother Lin Xiao, Bing'er and Yue'er can wait for you outside the palace. There is also a rest area outside."

She is well-educated, reasonable, obedient, and sensible.

Of course, I don't want Lin Xiao to cause any more trouble because of me.

Lin Xiao straightened his face and said in a serious tone:

"Bing'er, you're so selfish!"

Shui Bing'er looked bewildered, not knowing what she had said wrong.

But then they heard Lin Xiao's next words.

"You only think about whether you'll be a burden to me, why don't you think about how unbearable it is for me to not see you for even a moment? Can't you spend more time with me?"

"Oh! Brother Lin Xiao!" Shui Bing'er finally realized that Lin Xiao was teasing her. She reached out her slender hand and playfully patted Lin Xiao, scolding him gently.

"Don't tease Bing'er!"

Lin Xiao chuckled, clearly not listening.

He's the only one who can tease and bully others!

Shuiyue'er, standing to the side: "..."

She suddenly felt that she was bearing troubles that she shouldn't have to bear at her age. Why did Lin Xiao and Bing'er, whom she used to like, suddenly become a bit annoying after they got together and started being affectionate?
She even felt that what she was eating every day wasn't food, but dog food!

A hint of longing flashed in Shuiyue'er's eyes.

I'm only an hour away from home, and I'm already missing my mom and dad.

A few minutes later.

A staff member came out and bowed to Lin Xiao, saying:
"Sir, ladies, this way please."

Upon entering the VIP room, one can see an elderly man dressed in a red priest's robe, with many wrinkles on his face, but a kind and gentle expression, and a smile on his face.

"Good morning, young man Lin Xiao and ladies."

"I wonder what brings the esteemed disciple of the Poison Douluo, the champion of the Soul Master Competition, to my humble Tianshui City branch today?"

Cardinal Sony wanted Lin Xiao to join the Spirit Hall.

But this possibility is very low.

Lin Xiao got straight to the point:

"I've come here because I have something to ask of you."

"To be honest, the Shui family of Tianshui City and I have a close relationship, and Tianshui Academy has a close relationship with the Shui family. I know that the Spirit Hall has recently wanted to take over various sects and academies, so I would like to ask that they be more tolerant of the Shui family and Tianshui Academy and not be so aggressive."

Making demands right from the start is going too far.

Cardinal Sony was about to get angry, but then he saw the seven spirit rings that lit up behind Lin Xiao, and they were all black!

And seven?!

Sony suddenly fell silent.

"Soul Saint? All seven rings are ten thousand years old? Are you kidding me!"

He was so shocked that he was speechless for a moment.

"This this……"

After a long pause, he finally calmed down and stubbornly said:
"Young friend Lin Xiao, I admit that you are exceptionally talented and have likely encountered many opportunities, but that is no reason for you to hinder my Spirit Hall!"

Lin Xiao smiled slightly.

"Just go back and report it, whether it's to Bibi Dong or Qian Daoliu, and also pass on a message for me."

"I am neither a friend nor an enemy of the Spirit Hall; whether we are friends or enemies depends on the Spirit Hall, not on me."

"But if you want to compete, I'm ready to go all the way."

After saying that, Lin Xiao tossed out a token.

Sony caught the token, took a closer look, and was horrified!

(End of this chapter)