To be honest, the downfall of the Clear Sky Sect was quite unjust.
Tang Hao, that fool, had been shouldering the blame for Bibidong for over a decade, and he seemed to relish it, basking in the indirect revenge he had taken for A Yin.
Li Xun had long wanted to criticize this situation. Even if Tang Hao didn't personally kill Qian Xunji, wasn't the man already dead? Tang Hao seemed to care more about his reputation than anything else, never bothering to clarify the truth.
Of course, Bibidong was more than happy with this arrangement. After all, she was the one who orchestrated Qian Xunji's death. If Tang Hao was willing to take the fall, why should she say anything? It worked out well for everyone involved.
Now, Tang Hao had nominally avenged the death, Bibidong had redirected the Spirit Hall's hatred and consolidated its internal power, and Qiandao Liu, for the sake of the Spirit Hall and Qian Renxue, had tacitly accepted the situation. Otherwise, with his strength as a 99th-level Limit Douluo, he could have easily hunted down Tang Hao and prevented his escape.
The three parties had reached a tacit agreement, achieving a win-win situation.
Li Xun quickly ran through the history of the Spirit Hall's "family of four" in his mind.
"Now that Tang San doesn't possess the kind of talent that would catch Qian Renxue's eye, she would never let go of her father's grudge to recruit him. But whether it's Tang San or Xiao Wu who gets exposed, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will inevitably come under Qian Renxue's suspicion."
Given the recent series of events, it was only natural for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to investigate Shrek Academy's background. And with Xiao Wu, such a prominent Soul Beast, right there, it was impossible for the two Title Douluos to miss her.
With just a little thought, Qian Renxue could deduce that Xiao Wu and Tang San must have someone protecting them. As for who that was, it went without saying. But why hadn't the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School informed her of this?
Once suspicion takes root, it festers constantly.
What if Tang San's identity were revealed to Qian Renxue?
Li Xun frowned. "No, what we need now isn't a harmonious Spirit Hall. Qian Renxue must maintain a balance of power with Bibidong, but I can't be the one to tell her the truth."
Then it hit him.
Li Xun picked up a pen and paper, quickly writing two letters. He then hurried out of the room and found the Sword Douluo, who was in the middle of his cultivation.
"Sword Grandpa, I need to trouble you with something," Li Xun said, handing the letters to the Sword Douluo.
"So urgent?" the Sword Douluo chuckled as he took the letters.
"It's indeed urgent. I need you to go to Spirit City and deliver this red envelope to Platinum Bishop Salas. I heard he's been recalled and isn't doing too well these days."
Li Xun then pointed to the blue envelope. "This one is for you. It contains some names and tasks I need you to handle. They've made so much money with us over the years; it's time they contributed."
Seeing how serious Li Xun was, the Sword Douluo nodded without asking further questions.
After seeing the Sword Douluo off, Li Xun glanced at the sky and then headed toward the palace.
As Qian Renxue's secretary, Li Xun often worked in the palace, and the guards at the gate were already familiar with him. They let him pass without issue, and he soon arrived at the imperial study.
Qian Renxue was buried in her work when she heard the commotion and looked up in surprise. "You didn't take the field today?"
Li Xun naturally began organizing the memorials for her. "The opponent was Shenfeng Academy, but they're no match for me."
Qian Renxue nodded, not surprised by the victory. However, after a moment, she seemed to recall something: "Then why did you come to me? Weren't you always talking about preparing for the Soul Master Competition recently?"
After saying this, Qian Renxue looked at Li Xun with suspicion.
She had already gained a general understanding of Li Xun's personality. While he appeared easygoing, he was actually the type who wouldn't act without sufficient benefit. If there wasn't enough gain, he was quite lazy.
Li Xun looked Qian Renxue up and down, feeling that she had changed somewhat. He couldn't pinpoint exactly what was different, but she seemed more composed and wise.
"What are you looking at?" Qian Renxue put down her pen, leaned back in her chair, and rubbed her slightly throbbing temples.
"Nothing, I just feel like you've become much more beautiful," Li Xun coughed lightly. "Actually, I came to tell you that we've discovered Tang Hao's whereabouts."
"Really?" Qian Renxue was startled, lowering her hand and looking at Li Xun eagerly. "Where is he now?"
Li Xun observed Qian Renxue's reaction and shook his head. "As for where he is, I can't tell you right now. First, I have my own considerations, and second, Tang Hao is currently threatening us with the lives of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's disciples, demanding that we not reveal his location."
"The reason I came to tell you this today is to avoid any misunderstandings in the future."
"Misunderstandings? What misunderstandings? If you tell me Tang Hao's location now, there won't be any misunderstandings," Qian Renxue stood up abruptly, her face frosty. "As for you saying Tang Hao is threatening you, a dead man has no right to threaten anyone."
The hatred for her father's killer was irreconcilable. If it weren't for Tang Hao, her father wouldn't have died. If it weren't for Tang Hao, they might have been a happy family of three. But all of that was destroyed by Tang Hao.
Now that she finally had news of her enemy's whereabouts, she was deeply excited.
"That's exactly my consideration," Li Xun shook his head. "First, there's the issue of Tang Hao's strength. Second, I feel that not only your grandfather, but the entire Spirit Hall doesn't seem very enthusiastic about avenging the former Pope."
"So I don't think telling you Tang Hao's location will help you get revenge," Li Xun smiled at this point. "On the contrary, it might alert him and cause unnecessary trouble for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
"Not enthusiastic?" Qian Renxue smiled disdainfully. "He's just too good at escaping. I have to admit, the Clear Sky Sect's Ring Detonation technique is indeed unique. Using this method to escape is truly unparalleled."
"But don't worry, since I'm going to act, I'll be fully prepared. This time, even if he detonates all nine of his rings, he won't be able to escape."
"Sister Xue, you're thinking too simply," Li Xun chuckled. "Do you know why Tang Hao, who had just entered the Title Douluo level, was able to escape from the Great Enshrinement, a Limit Douluo, using Ring Detonation back then?"
"What do you mean?"
Qian Renxue's gaze sharpened, and she looked at Li Xun with some anger. "Are you suggesting that my grandfather intentionally let Tang Hao escape?"
Her father was her grandfather's only heir. How could he possibly let the man who killed his own son escape?
Li Xun did not answer this easy question: "I heard that the Pope Crown was injured after a three-day and three-night battle with Tang Hao and later passed away upon returning to Spirit Hall."
"Sister Xue, do you think it's possible that while Tang Hao is related to the Pope Crown's death, he isn't the main cause? That's why the Great Enshrinement gave Tang Hao a chance to survive."
"Are you suggesting that although my father was injured, someone else actually killed him?" Qian Renxue's eyes flickered.
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