Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Clay, the Creator of All Things

"Because all the rulers are the reason why Brother Lu dislikes this world?" Qian Renxue asked again, "Does that include Brother Qinghe?"

"Brother Xue and Brother Qinghe have a very close relationship. It seems that he told Brother Xue everything that I had told him?"

As he said this, Lu Yan feigned suspicion and asked, "Could it be that Brother Xue and Brother Qinghe..."

As he said this, Lu Yan carefully looked Qian Renxue up and down.

Wow, it's beautiful in just the right way.

He only spoke after making the other person feel a little embarrassed.

"If Brother Xue and Brother Qinghe were together, they would be a good match. One of you is the young master of the Spirit Hall, and the other is the eldest prince of the Heaven Dou Empire."

"What a perfect match!" Lu Yan exclaimed earnestly, as if it were a serious matter, but inwardly he was laughing heartily at how amusing it was.

As expected, Qian Renxue's expression froze upon hearing Lu Yan's words, and she quickly explained in a somewhat flustered voice.

"Brother Lu, please don't misunderstand. Brother Qinghe and I are just good friends, and there is absolutely no romantic relationship between us."

Qian Renxue couldn't hold back any longer. She seemed to have made a mistake and caused Lu Yan to misunderstand. How could she explain this?

"Brother Xue, there's no need to explain. I understand, I understand."

Seeing Qian Renxue's somewhat bewildered expression, Lu Yan put on an air of knowing everything, but the corners of his mouth were harder to suppress than an AK.

"Brother Lu, are you teasing me?" After a brief moment of panic, Qian Renxue quickly noticed the mischievous smile on Lu Yan's lips and glared at him angrily.

"Haha." Lu Yan finally laughed out loud. "It seems that Brother Xue and Brother Qinghe are really just ordinary friends."

"Brother Lu, are you concerned?" Qian Renxue's eyes gleamed with a strange light, and her tone changed.

"Brother Xue, I am just an ordinary man." After taking a sip of wine, Lu Yan spoke in a tone of address.

"Normally, every man hopes that the women he meets are outstanding, especially like Brother Xue."

"If you are not devoted to yourself, it is best never to be devoted to others."

"This is human nature, and I am no exception."

Lu Yan's tone was very calm, as if he were stating something that had nothing to do with him.

However, upon hearing this, Qian Renxue felt a tremor in her heart, and the effects of the alcohol seemed to rise to her cheeks.

“Brother Lu is a man of deep feelings.” Qian Renxue raised her cup, calming herself down slightly, but still couldn’t help speaking to Lu Yan in a resentful tone.

"I've heard a lot about Brother Lu's reputation as a 'granddaughter killer'," Qian Renxue said, giving Lu Yan a hard glare.

Her stunningly beautiful face, coupled with her captivating charm, even made Lu Yan's heart skip a beat.

However, the title of "granddaughter assassin" made Lu Yan's expression freeze.

Damn it, who exactly is spreading this name about me in the dark? Don't let me find out!

Although he was cursing in his heart, Lu Yan teased Qian Renxue in a joking tone.

"Oh? Brother Xue, is it because you also have a grandfather who is famous throughout the Douluo Continent?"

"Could it be that Angel Douluo His Majesty from decades ago?"

Although Lu Yan's words were spoken in a joking tone, Qian Renxue was the first to feel the pressure.

Is Lu Yan flirting with her? He must be! Damn it!

Thinking this, Qian Renxue suddenly felt embarrassed and annoyed, and angrily rebuked, "Brother Lu, don't talk nonsense!"

Her voice sounded both angry and reproachful, and her stunningly beautiful face was completely flushed.

Their eyes met at that moment.

However, after only a brief moment of eye contact, Qian Renxue looked away.

At that moment, Lu Yan's voice reached her ears: "Brother Xue, let's drink together."

The two shared a drink, and the somewhat strange atmosphere gradually returned to normal.

"Brother Lu, you haven't answered my earlier question yet." At this moment, Qian Renxue brought up the old topic again, "Brother Lu doesn't like Brother Qinghe either?"

"Of course not, otherwise I wouldn't be serving under Brother Qinghe, would I?" Lu Yan's answer was quite casual.

“Well, Xue does envy Brother Qinghe a little.” Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue suddenly spoke in a leisurely tone.

"What makes you say that?" Lu Yan was dumbfounded.

Why are you getting so into this role? It's like Xue Qinghe isn't you anymore.

"If Xue intends to invite Brother Lu to join the Spirit Hall, what would Brother Lu think?" Qian Renxue smiled as she looked at Lu Yan.

"Brother Xue, do you mean you want me to switch jobs?" Lu Yan asked in return.

"What if?" Qian Renxue pressed.

So, do you think you're being sabotaged? Are you trying to steal your own partner?

"Brother Xue previously said that you and Brother Qinghe are good friends. Do you think your actions were appropriate?" Lu Yan posed the question to Qian Renxue again.

"Then, to put it another way, Brother Lu, would you be interested in concurrently serving as a guest elder of the Spirit Hall?"

"There's no need to take up too much of Brother Lu's time. Just offer Xue some advice occasionally," Qian Renxue stated her purpose.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yan understood; the words sounded familiar.

Damn it, so he was just trying to trick me into thinking I was working two jobs!

That heartless female boss! She'll get what's coming to her sooner or later!

“Since it’s a temporary posting, I can consider it.” Lu Yan was not opposed to this part-time job.

Qian Renxue's actions may well be a prelude to a later showdown.

Thus, after obtaining an elder's token from Qian Renxue, Lu Yan officially took up his post.

Under normal circumstances, the elders of the Spirit Hall are all powerful individuals at the Title Douluo level.

However, there are some special cases, such as an honorary elder who was removed from the list.

Lu Yan, the guest elder on temporary assignment, was also a special case who got in through connections.

Of course, the privileges and status of the Spirit Hall elders they enjoy have not been reduced in any way.

After Lu Yan officially started his job, Qian Renxue couldn't wait to get him to start working on the spot.

"Brother Lu, what is your opinion on the current situation of the Spirit Hall, or rather, on Bibi Dong, the current Pope of the Spirit Hall?"

“Brother Xue, I’ll sit and watch,” Lu Yan replied.

Immediately, Qian Renxue was so angry that she wanted to hit him.

But ultimately, her long-standing high position prevented Qian Renxue from letting go of her pride and from adopting such a girlish demeanor.

But Qian Renxue couldn't help but roll her eyes at Lu Yan and emphasize, "Brother Lu, don't joke around."

So Lu Yan straightened his expression and then spoke.

"The current situation of the Spirit Hall is self-evident. I believe that Brother Xue has already seen it with his own eyes and understands it well."

"As for His Holiness the Pope, I have some thoughts on him."

Qian Renxue was actually more concerned about Lu Yan's opinion of Bibi Dong, so she straightened her back and sat up a little more upright.

The two fully grown slimes changed shape instantly on the table as she moved.

After glancing at her unconsciously, Lu Yan looked away and said to Qian Renxue, "I think this Pope of the Spirit Hall is the worst in history."

"Brother Xue, do you still remember that theoretical blunder more than two years ago?"

"Brother Lu, are you referring to that so-called 'master' Yu Xiaogang?" Qian Renxue's eyes revealed a hint of disdain, but then she changed the subject.

"Brother Lu seems to be one of the people involved in that incident?"

"That's right. So I did some investigations into certain situations, and that's how I learned about this secret," Lu Yan said matter-of-factly.

"A secret? What is Brother Lu referring to?" Qian Renxue had a rough idea by now.

"The matter between His Holiness the Pope and Master Yu Xiaogang." Lu Yan looked incredulous.

"Brother Xue, I never expected that His Holiness the Pope and Yu Xiaogang had actually had a romantic relationship."

"Brother Lu!" Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's tone immediately became more serious. Although she knew about this matter, hearing it again still felt extremely grating.

"Brother Lu, what is the meaning of bringing this up?" Qian Renxue's voice changed, and the emotions it contained were extremely complicated.

"Brother Xue, please forgive my intrusion. I only brought this up because I find it utterly absurd." Lu Yan glanced at Qian Renxue with an apologetic look before continuing.

"Your Holiness the Pope, because of your personal relationship with Yu Xiaogang, actually rejected a so-called theory that is full of errors and nonsense."

"With the power of the Spirit Hall, even if this matter alone were to be spread, it would show just how outrageous this Pope really is."

"They completely disregard the reputation of the Spirit Hall, which is why I say that Bibi Dong is the worst pope of all time."

After listening to Lu Yan's words, Qian Renxue took a deep breath and suppressed the complex emotions in her heart.

"Brother Lu, please don't be offended. I lost my composure just now," Qian Renxue said, trying to keep her voice steady.

"It's alright. After all, I was criticizing His Holiness the Pope of the Spirit Hall, and it's understandable that Brother Xue had difficulty controlling his emotions for a moment." Lu Yan's tone was indifferent, showing no concern.

After all, Lu Yan could understand Qian Renxue's loss of composure when discussing her mother's past relationship with her ex-lover in front of her daughter.

Chapter 146 Qian Renxue Enters His Arms, Tang Buddha Sacrifices Himself for Others

"Thank you for your understanding. I'd like to toast Brother Lu." Qian Renxue raised her glass and brought it to her lips.

Lu Yan also drank a cup of wine as compensation.

Of course he understood. Qian Renxue was probably very thirsty right now, and no matter how much wine she drank, it probably wouldn't be enough!

As Lu Yan expected, Qian Renxue poured herself another cup of wine before speaking to him.

"Brother Lu, do you think Bibi Dong's judgment is utterly foolish?"

A bitter smile appeared on Qian Renxue's face. It was a complex expression, but she definitely felt incredibly humiliated.

"That's right. I've met Yu Xiaogang a few times. He's impressive in appearance, character, ability, and talent."

"He has nothing to offer. If it weren't for the relationship between the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and His Holiness the Pope, I would have killed him long ago."

At this point, Lu Yan gave a cold smile: "Brother Xue, do you know that the prototype of the theory released by Yu Xiaogang is my father's personal experience and research?"