Douluo Continent: The Peerless Tang Sect, Angels and Rakshasa Return

Chapter 234 - After beating him down, grab his hair, hold his head down and bang it a few times, and all problems will be solved.

"Alright, Holy Maiden, we're going to get busy. You can wander around here by yourself! Just call us if you need anything!"

The eighth-level Soul Master to the Third Elder's right adjusted his glasses, pointed to the finished Soul Tools around him, and said, "You can take these finished products back to play with; they're all completed samples anyway!"

"Cool!" Qian Lingyun used her ring to sweep away the seven or eight finished products around her, and said jokingly, "Then I won't be polite!"

This domineering, bandit-like behavior truly shocked the Soul Masters. They stared wide-eyed at Qian Lingyun, saying sheepishly, "You really have no manners at all!"

Before leaving, Qian Lingyun couldn't resist trying to squeeze one last thing out of the Third Elder: "By the way, Third Elder, could you help me research a mental shielding device?"

"This might have to be postponed; we have a lot more to research right now..."

Qian Lingyun chuckled and teased, "What if I traded you for Nan Shuishui?"

"You've been busy with work lately, what can you give me in exchange... Huh?!" The Third Elder, realizing what was happening, was slightly taken aback, his face showing disbelief, and his weathered old face instantly became full of vitality.

He strode to Qian Lingyun's side, grabbed her wrist in shock, and said in a trembling voice, "Holy Maiden, who did you just say?"

"Of course it's Nan Shuishui, the sect leader of the Earth Dragon Sect with the Martial Soul Rouge Dragon! Who else did you think I was talking about?" Qian Lingyun pulled over a chair and sat down, with a "I've got you figured out" expression on her face.

"Where is she now?" the Third Elder asked.

"Naturally, it'll be in a safe place!" Qian Lingyun glanced sideways at the Third Elder and tempted him, "Promise me one thing, and the Nan Shui Shui you've been longing for will be yours!"

"Even though... there's nothing you can do with her anymore, isn't it nice to have her around?"

"What are the conditions?" The Third Elder's breathing quickened, and an unnatural blush rose on his wrinkled old face!

"Of course they'll work for me! I'm the Supreme Leader's chosen successor, and this Holy Spirit Sect will be mine sooner or later!"

Without waiting for the Third Elder to object, Qian Lingyun whispered in his ear:

"I know you are loyal to the leader, but he is old!"

"Wouldn't it be a good thing to cultivate a good relationship with a younger, more promising, and more generous new leader as soon as possible?"

"Today I can give you Nan Shui Shui, but what can I give you in the future? Don't refuse yet, think it over carefully before you answer me!"

"I...I...I need some time to think about it!" The Third Elder lowered his head, looking down at his toes, seemingly lost in thought.

But... in reality, Qian Lingyun has already achieved her goal: if loyalty is not absolute, then it is absolute disloyalty.

In the Soul Guidance Factory, it was impossible for Zhongli Wu not to have spies planted. All he needed was for a nearby spy to tell Zhongli Wu about his private conversation with the Third Elder.

Given Zhongli Wu's suspicious nature, he will surely distance himself from the Third Elder. At that time, the Third Elder, who has been treated coldly, will naturally fall into Qian Lingyun's arms.

Seeing the Third Elder's troubled expression, Qian Lingyun smiled knowingly. She laughed a few times, gently patted the Third Elder's shoulder, and said in a deep voice:

"Let's make a small deal first! You prepare the mind-blocking device and the blueprints, and I'll give you Nan Shuishui. Is that too difficult?"

"No trouble at all, thank you for your kindness, Holy Maiden. I will do my utmost to get rid of the mental shield for you!" The Third Elder bowed and walked towards his laboratory.

The passerby Soul Master standing nearby didn't know what had happened either, only that Qian Lingyun seemed to have made some unknown deal with the Third Elder.

Sure enough, the person Zhongli Wu had planted there took advantage of the fact that no one around was paying attention and hurriedly left through a small door to report to Zhongli Wu.

Little did he know, a pair of dark red eyes watched him walk into Zhongli Wu's room from behind before slowly looking away.

The saintess's life was busy and fulfilling. After returning home with a large number of strange and wonderful sample soul tools, before Qian Lingyun could even take a sip of tea, someone knocked on her door again.

Qian Lingyun angrily slammed her teacup heavily on the table, thinking to herself:

[Why is being a saintess so troublesome? She has absolutely no personal time. If it weren't for the fact that I cultivate even while breathing in this godforsaken place, my cultivation speed would be left behind sooner or later!]

Seemingly sensing Qian Lingyun's impatience inside, the person outside cautiously called out, "Holy Maiden, it's me, Hu Mei! May I come in?"

Eighth Elder?

Qian Lingyun's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly. She channeled her soul power to unlock the door and said coldly, "Since you're here, come in!"

Before Qian Lingyun could finish speaking, Mei Douluo rushed in, tears streaming down his face, and knelt before her, pouring out his grievances.

This incredible maneuver left Qian Lingyun completely dumbfounded. She instinctively helped Mei Douluo up, her tone softening as she asked:

"What exactly happened? Tell me! Don't worry, given our friendship, I promise I won't let you suffer any losses!"

Mei Douluo cleared her throat and began to recount the long story: "The child had no mother, and it's a long story. It all started with the first encounter between my great-grandfather and great-grandmother. It was a day of heavy snowfall..."

"Shut up!" Qian Lingyun had no interest in hearing a story right now. She slammed her hand on the table and snapped, "Get to the point!"

"Here's what happened: Xiao Tao and I were playing games with some handsome young men in the sect, but we overheard those rascals saying that soul tools are useless and mocking the conclusions passed at this meeting. I was so angry..."

Upon hearing this, Qian Lingyun chuckled and immediately guessed, "You were so angry that you beat them up?!"

"Of course not, it was because Xiao Tao and I were so angry that we stayed up all night working on it!" Mei Douluo answered with a serious expression, her resolute demeanor even moving Qian Lingyun. She asked:

"Are you staying up all night to create a powerful soul tool to slap them in the face?"

"Of course not, I meant to make them so unsteady on their feet the next day!" Mei Douluo replied smugly.

Damn it, I don't believe you for a second. I shouldn't have had even a sliver of hope for you!

"..." Qian Lingyun leaned back and sighed helplessly, "I thought... Sigh, never mind!"

"What's wrong! Life is life, and work is work. I can't ruin my quality of life just because I'm angry with someone!"

After speaking, Mei Douluo slumped onto the table, puffing out her cheeks, and launched into a tirade against Qian Lingyun:

"I'm an elder, after all. It's not worth getting angry with these brats!"

"Then what exactly do you want from me?" Qian Lingyun asked Mei Douluo weakly, resting her cheek on her right hand.

"Hmm..." Mei Douluo pondered for a moment, then answered with a serious expression:

"I just want to know how to make those conservative brats realize the importance and development prospects of soul tools, and then support their use."

"This is so easy! Want to know how?" Qian Lingyun leaned closer, pressed her face against Mei Douluo's ear, and asked coquettishly.

Mei Douluo was overjoyed and said repeatedly, "Holy Maiden, please speak, I am all ears!"

"It's simple. Grab these idiots together, beat them all down with your fists, and then slam their donkey heads against the floor until they submit!"

(End of this chapter)