Chapter 42: Unreliable Allies

Chapter 42: Unreliable Allies

Bringing Tang Yuehua into the fold served a dual purpose. Firstly, because of Qian Renxue, although she didn't say it outright, she must be feeling distressed about "Xueya's" death. Secondly, having her by his side would mean one more protective talisman for the future. It was inevitable that he would clash with a certain someone, and to prevent Tang Hao from disregarding the rules of fair combat, Wang Si felt it necessary to keep Tang Yuehua close, as she could be his lifesaver in critical moments.

After helping Tang Yuehua pack, Wang Si accompanied her back to his new residence.

It was a manor located in the southeast of Tiandou City, a secluded place with sparse population, but it occupied a sizable area.

In addition to its substantial size, there was also a lush forest nearby.

Just one glance at that forest was enough for Wang Si to sense that it held countless untold stories.

Upon entering the manor, the butler promptly introduced all the servants to their new master, after which they returned to their duties.

Wang Si had no talent for managing an entire manor, so he left such matters untouched.

He arranged for Tang Yuehua to stay in a room next to his and then made his way to the most crucial part of the manor: the new Guise Training Ground.

His previous training ground from the Crown Prince's mansion had been relocated here.

However, due to the ample space, this new training ground was five times larger than the previous one.

To make full use of the area, three additional Guise Training Grounds with different attributes had been constructed: lightning, poison, and extreme cold.

These were the types Wang Si frequently used at the Tiandou Royal Academy, now conveniently located within his manor.

Even the remaining space wasn't wasted, as it had been turned into a small hot spring, perfect for a relaxing bath after an exhausting training session.

Aside from the training grounds, there were other buildings on the premises, but Wang Si had little interest in them.

After testing out the new training facilities, Wang Si returned to his room.

As expected, the Snake Lance Douluo had already arrived, and his purpose was straightforward: he intended to plant some of his people in Wang Si's manor and help redecorate the place.

Wang Si readily accepted, feeling curious about the upcoming changes.

"Will the Spirit Hall send others as well? I assume many will have their eyes on me in the near future."

With Snow Night Great Emperor essentially handing him over to the Spirit Hall, it was only natural for Wang Si to expect some form of protection from them.

"They probably will, but I advise against relying on the Spirit Hall for bodyguards. Their internal affairs are a bit messy at the moment.

While they will likely send people to make contact, I cannot guarantee that they will treat you with respect."

In the end, it all traced back to Bibi Dong's actions. Three years ago, she had used Wang Si as a catalyst to purge corrupt, greedy members from the Spirit Hall, some of whom had powerful backers.

There were even individuals who plotted to take their revenge on Wang Si directly in Tiandou City, but the Great Worship had intervened and suppressed those schemes.

Now, if Wang Si were to request protection from the Spirit Hall, it might just reignite those vengeful flames.

Indeed, the current Wang Si was worth taking great risks for.

Hearing the Snake Lance Douluo's words, Wang Si's initial intention to cling to the Spirit Hall for protection instantly vanished, a bitter smile playing on his face.

"So, you're saying I need to find a reliable bodyguard myself?"

The Snake Lance Douluo didn't deny it, but there was a potential solution.

"There's an assassin-ranked Soul Douluo from the Star Luo Empire who will be arriving soon. I can try to talk some sense into her, though I can't guarantee her cooperation. At the very least, I can ensure she won't harbor murderous intentions towards you."

Hearing such an unreliable suggestion, Wang Si's expression froze, and he secretly stuck his tongue out in disgust.

The Snake Lance Douluo merely chuckled at Wang Si's reaction.

"Having a famous name can ward off some troubles, but remember, some creatures lurking in the shadows thrive on chaos.

"Senior, what exactly do you mean by 'crawlers' in the sewers?"

Wang Si felt that the "crawlers" the Snake Lance Douluo mentioned weren't referring to assassins sent by other forces to target him; they seemed to be a separate group altogether.

The Snake Lance Douluo gave Wang Si a deep look before shaking his head gently.

"Those people... you actually knew about them since you were four years old. Your mother sacrificed herself while trying to eradicate that group of beasts."

Upon hearing this, Wang Si immediately understood what he was referring to.

"The Fallen?"

The Snake Lance Douluo nodded slightly.

"Child, you must have learned about them in the Spirit Hall. Those guys won't leave you alone just because you have no grudge against them.

According to the Great Worship, you possess the power of the Angelic Might that he left within you, and it is the bane of evil Soul Masters. If one day you encounter someone who gives you an extremely uncomfortable feeling, remember to keep a low profile. Stay away from them before they discover your anomaly, for the methods of evil Soul Masters are sinister and bizarre, and you certainly can't deal with them alone."

The Snake Lance Douluo spoke with utmost seriousness, and Wang Si nodded solemnly in response.

......

"This is the Soul Douluo assassin from the Star Luo Empire. I've delivered her as promised, so I'll take my leave."

In the carriage, a Royal Soul Douluo poked his head out the window and bid farewell to Wang Si.

"Thank you, Senior. If it weren't for the fact that my manor currently lacks anything worthy of a gift, I would have loved to invite you to stay for a while."

As the carriage moved farther away, a voice called out.

"There's no need for you to see me off. I heard that Young Master Wang intends to invite other powerful individuals to witness your second Soul Skill in action. If possible, I hope Young Master Wang will show me some favor at that time..."

Hearing this, Wang Si helplessly rubbed his forehead. As the carriage departed, a figure slowly appeared behind him.

"He sensed my presence, so he dared not stay."

Wang Si turned around and bowed to the Snake Lance Douluo.

"Thank you, Senior Snake Lance."

The Snake Lance Douluo didn't look at Wang Si but instead eyed the curvaceous woman standing beside him with interest. He couldn't help but snort in amusement.

"Why didn't the Star Luo Empire redeem you? Was it really just because they lacked the resources to redeem a Soul Douluo?"

Thud.

The woman immediately knelt down and repeatedly knocked her head on the ground before the Snake Lance Douluo.

"Senior, I was wrong. I will definitely protect Young Master Wang from now on and ensure he doesn't suffer any harm."

The woman's voice and appearance were indeed pleasing, but the Snake Lance Douluo had no interest in such things.

Summoning his Soul Spirit, the Snake Lance Douluo knocked the woman down with the butt of his lance.

"We haven't even started questioning you yet, and you already know what we want from you? It seems the Star Luo Empire put a lot of effort into cultivating you.

With such dedicated cultivation, your status in the Star Luo Empire must be quite extraordinary. Are you going to tell me yourself, or should I pry it out of you?"

The woman remained prostrated on the ground, continuously knocking her head. However, her entire body was trembling violently, clearly indicating that the Snake Lance Douluo had hit the mark.

But she still harbored a sliver of hope that the Snake Lance Douluo wouldn't be able to uncover her true identity.

"Senior, I'm just an ordinary assassin who has good eyesight, which helped me secure many resources.

I only advanced to Soul Douluo recently, and I have no other identities!"

Pfft!

The Snake Lance Douluo pierced the woman's shoulder with his lance and then dragged her into the woods behind the manor.

"Little guy, this one has a tough mouth. Rest assured, I'll send her back to you unharmed."

(End of Chapter)

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