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

Who would have thought? Beneath the little angel's noble, dignified, and stunningly beautiful exterior lies...

Yet he possessed such a restless heart.

Lu Yan savored the moments they had spent together, his heart filled with restlessness.

However, as soon as he returned to his residence, he was informed by the waiter.

The Earl of Winster and the Grand Master of the Royal Knights paid a visit.

Chapter 148 Qian Renxue worries about being completely taken advantage of.

"I heard that Your Excellency has just returned from the Spirit Hall?" Earl Winster asked impatiently as soon as the three sat down.

Grand Master Gore of the Royal Knights, standing to the side, also looked at Lu Yan with concern, waiting for him to speak.

However, despite their anxiety, Lu Yan calmly accepted the tea offered by the waiter, took a sip, and relieved his dry mouth.

Then he gestured for the two of them to have some tea first.

Faced with Lu Yan's attitude, Earl Winster and Commander Gore had no choice but to take a sip of tea together.

The tea, at just the right temperature, tasted completely different in the three people's mouths.

Lu Yan thought the tea tasted really good, like it had sugar added, it was sweet.

Count Winster and Gore, however, found the tea extremely bitter.

Earl Winster looked at Lu Yan and said with a wry smile, "Your Excellency, I don't know the specifics of the situation. Is there any way for us to survive?"

"Sigh, it's tough!" Lu Yan shook his head and sighed.

Upon hearing this, Earl Winster and Commander Gore's hearts jumped into their throats.

However, the Earl of Winster was, after all, a seasoned veteran in aristocratic circles.

They quickly realized that Lu Yan meant it was difficult, not that there was no way.

Earl Winster quickly replied, "Your Excellency, please speak. No matter how difficult it may be, we should not sit idly by and wait for our doom, should we?"

"It's good that Your Excellency is prepared for this. I've gone to great lengths to persuade the Spirit Hall about this!" Lu Yan said, feigning an expression of how he had gone through so much trouble to convince them.

Indeed, he wasn't lying; he did "go to great lengths," but that was entirely literal.

"Your Excellency, what demands did the Spirit Hall make? Please tell us." Earl Winster chimed in, he wasn't stupid, he had figured it out.

But there was nothing they could do. Given the current situation, they could only do whatever Lu Yan said, prioritize saving their lives, and get back safely later.

"After much hard work and negotiation, the Spirit Hall has now made its demands." Lu Yan cleared his throat and spoke in a relaying tone.

"First of all, Grand Duke Slock and a group of corrupt nobles attempted to infiltrate and corrupt the Spirit Hall. After being discovered, they turned around and accused the Spirit Hall, claiming that all their testimonies were fabricated."

"We must maintain a unified narrative; this is a fundamental requirement of the Spirit Hall."

Upon hearing this, Earl Winster and Commander Gore both nodded in agreement.

The fact that the Spirit Hall could offer such conditions meant that they were indeed willing to spare their lives, so how could they not agree?

Thus, Lu Yan relayed the explanation he had previously agreed upon with Qian Renxue to the two of them one by one.

After speaking, Lu Yan looked at the two men who looked troubled and said, "Count, Commander, please speak frankly."

While saying this aloud, Lu Yan added in his mind, "Of course you can say that, but whether I listen or not is another matter."

"Your Excellency, is it inappropriate to publicly execute Grand Duke Slock? After all, they are nobles of the Empire."

“Give them some of the dignity of a noble family,” Earl Winster said, frowning.

"Hehe." Lu Yan chuckled softly, looked at Earl Winster, and asked in return, "Does Your Excellency value your own life more, or the dignity of a nobleman?"

"Of course, if Your Excellency is confident, you may personally go and speak with the elders of the Spirit Hall."

Upon hearing this, Earl Winster immediately recalled the murderous look in the eyes of the Title Douluo he had faced, and his whole body trembled.

What are you thinking? He's just making a statement from the perspective of an imperial noble.

Count Winster quickly spoke up: "Your Excellency, I believe that while the dignity of nobles is important, our Heavenly Dou Empire has never had the concept of a degenerate noble."

"From the moment Slok and the others became Fallen Soul Masters, they were no longer members of the Heaven Dou Empire's nobility."

"Having committed such a heinous crime, he deserves to be punished according to the law!"

"The Spirit Hall's framing only adds to their crimes, making them worthy of death!"

The Earl of Winster's voice was impassioned and righteous, which made his address to Lu Yan as "subordinate" rather ambiguous.

Although, according to the travel list, Lu Yan could indeed be considered his superior.

Strictly speaking, however, the two are still equal colleagues.

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Lu Yan clapped his hands, a smile playing on his lips as he watched Earl Winster speak. He then praised, "Your Excellency is a man of great principle, capable of both yielding and standing firm. I admire you."

Upon hearing this, a hint of embarrassment flashed across Earl Winster's old face before he finally spoke: "Your Excellency is too kind, Chief. I am unworthy of such praise."

"However, what you just mentioned about submitting a memorial to His Majesty, requesting a thorough investigation into the matter of nobles within the empire colluding with corrupt soul masters to sacrifice the people..."

At this point, Earl Winster got to the heart of the matter; in fact, he had no objection to reporting it.

Anyway, their family hasn't colluded with any corrupt soul masters, so they're not afraid of being investigated.

The problem is that Lu Yan mentioned the "population census" involved.

Not only him, but not a single noble in the entire Heavenly Dou Empire was willing to do this.

"Could it be that Your Excellency is also colluding with the Fallen Soul Masters?" Lu Yan looked at Earl Winster with a half-smile, then turned to look at Commander Gore.

"What is your opinion, Commander, regarding the matter of submitting a memorial to His Majesty?"

Upon hearing this, Commander Gore's face displayed a smile that was completely different from that of Earl Winster.

"Your Excellency, I believe that the Fallen Soul Masters may be colluding with the Imperial Nobles to sacrifice the people, and this should not be tolerated."

"Since the Spirit Hall intends to propose a 'population census,' this matter must be reported to His Majesty!"

As they said this, Commander Gore and Lu Yan exchanged a smile.

Without a doubt, Commander Gore is Emperor Xueye's confidant, and on the matter of the census, Emperor Xueye and the First Prince Xue Qinghe's interests are undoubtedly aligned.

And so, the matter was settled.

As for the Earl of Winster, no matter how unwilling he was, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and submit the petition as well.

This time, there are three influential figures in the team, and two of them have already reached a consensus. What can he do?

Moreover, he was afraid that he would be branded as an accomplice of the Spirit Hall in collusion with fallen soul masters at any moment.

I'll be killed off tomorrow without even realizing it.

Until he left Lu Yan's residence, Earl Winster remained in a low mood.

The nobles have really lost a fortune this time!

Both the Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Royal Family are making money.

Only the nobles are losing out!

The Earl of Winster can now only pin his hopes on the nobles who will be subsequently eliminated.

If the final division of territory is sufficient, it is not impossible to recover the losses.

Moreover, even if the Spirit Hall and the Empire joined forces to promote the census.

That's not a simple matter either.

They have plenty of ways to deal with it, don't they?

Thinking this, a playful smile appeared on Earl Winster's face.

They are not pushovers to be manipulated at will.

However, Lu Yan could vaguely guess the methods that the nobles might use.

Watching Earl Winster's departing figure from afar, Lu Yan's lips curled into a smile.

Upon returning to his residence, Lu Yan's face darkened again as he thought about the execution scheduled for tomorrow.

Damn it, we might have to go to Akaishi tomorrow!

Thus, Lu Yan once again warmly greeted Rakshasa God and Bibi Dong's family in his heart.

Of course, as Bibi Dong's daughter, the little angel was naturally excluded by Lu Yan.

There was no way around it; the causal light of the little angel in the sea of ​​consciousness was simply too dazzling!

At this moment, Lu Yan's little angel, Qian Renxue, had summoned her subordinates and given them instructions.

But she returned to the small space where she had previously spent time with Lu Yan.

After closing the door tightly, Qian Renxue leaned against it, her mind involuntarily recalling the scene before she and Lu Yan parted ways.

At that time, I was leaning against the door in the same way...

Thinking of this, Qian Renxue felt her cheeks burning and her body going weak.

I think I was being a bit too bold.

It's all Brother Lu's fault! That man is just too wicked!

Unconsciously, Qian Renxue recalled the bits and pieces that had happened between her and Lu Yan here.

Qian Renxue, oh Qian Renxue, what's wrong with you!

This is a bit too... unreserved!

You should know that I've only been interacting with Brother Lu in my true appearance for a few days now.

And so it has come to be.

Will Brother Lu look down on me?

After all, their relationship has progressed a bit too fast today!

It happened so fast that she was caught off guard.

Brother Lu, you've gone way too far! You're pushing your luck!