Seeing Davis and the others leave, Gui Mei finally returned to the main hall...
Bi Bidong was not surprised by the former's arrival, "Gui Mei, you're back. So, the people from the Xingluo Empire have left?"
Gui Mei nodded affirmatively, "Yes, Your Holiness, have you discussed the cooperation matters with those ministers of the Xingluo Empire?"
"Their expressions appeared quite dejected, as if they could drop dead at any moment!"
It's a pity I didn't overhear what was specifically discussed just now, but one thing is certain, in this cooperation, the Martial Soul Hall definitely held the upper hand and even gained considerable benefits!
Bi Bidong did not show the slightest hint of anger, but rather a playful expression...
"Hehe, even if they have objections against me, it's no surprise. After all, this time, the cost to the Xingluo Empire is quite significant. Emperor Xingluo is probably regretting not coming in person!"
Gui Mei showed a hint of hesitation, thought for a moment, and still voiced the concern in his mind, "But if we propose overly excessive terms, won't Emperor Xingluo refuse to cooperate?"
Bi Bidong gave the former a deep look before explaining, "Refuse?? Gui Mei, you've misunderstood. When it comes to opposing the abyssal creatures, the Xingluo Empire has no room to refuse."
"No matter how excessive my terms are, as long as the aim isn't for his throne, he will agree."
Gui Mei's eyes were full of admiration, "Your Holiness is wise, but I'm very curious about what terms you've proposed??"
Seeing this, Bi Bidong did not hide anything and recounted all the discussion matters...
After listening, Gui Mei's eyelids twitched, "Hiss..."
"Your Holiness, you are being too ruthless. If it weren't for the immense threat posed by the abyssal creatures, those ministers of the Xingluo Empire would certainly not accept these terms!"
Every condition proposed was enough to make the Xingluo Empire bleed internally...
Bi Bidong noticed his emotional change and couldn't help but respond, "Why, Gui Mei, do you feel pity for the Xingluo Empire? I didn't know you were so compassionate."
"Cough cough... Your Holiness, please don't tease me. How could I possibly feel sorry for the Xingluo Empire's royal household? I'm just surprised that they were willing to accept such terms."
"It seems they have no confidence in the strength of their Soul Masters and soldiers!"
Bi Bidong strongly agreed, "Indeed, although the Xingluo Empire seems more prosperous than the Tiandou Empire, in reality, they don't have many true Soul Master elites!"
"While the Martial Soul Hall, holding the majority of the Continent's Soul Masters, far surpasses any other power!!"
For instance, if the Tiandou Imperial Family did not have the support of the Upper Three Families, the Martial Soul Hall could completely topple it overnight!!
Gui Mei nodded slightly, again praising, "Naturally, under your leadership, most Soul Masters, upon reaching a certain Cultivation Level, would choose to join our Martial Soul Hall!"
"The Tiandou Imperial Family and Xingluo Imperial Family can only recruit the leftover Soul Masters from our Martial Soul Hall!"
The decision to significantly improve the treatment of Soul Masters joining the Martial Soul Hall by Your Holiness was evidently the right choice!!
The tone of Bi Bidong suddenly shifted, "Gui Mei, have you found out about Xu Sheng's situation?? It's been days since he went to the Worship Hall!"
Gui Mei paused, "Your Holiness, I was just about to report this matter to you."
"We received information from our informers over there that Xu Sheng has already left the Worship Hall!!"
"Moreover, when Xu Sheng left, he seemed exceedingly angry, as if those guest elders had offended him."
Bi Bidong immediately expressed surprise, "What?? Offended Xu Sheng?? Doesn't Qian Dao Liu value him greatly? Why would he be offended??"
She even suspected she was having a hallucination!
Gui Mei reiterated, "Your Holiness, there should be no mistake in this matter!"
"However, I personally believe Xu Sheng is not someone who gets angry easily. The Grand Elder and the others must have done something inexplicable!!"
Bi Bidong was very much in agreement, "Hmm, that's very likely. For them to offend Xu Sheng and even make him leave the Worship Hall in fury, those guys must have lost their minds!!"
But it's just as well, it's a good thing for me!
The mood inexplicably turned delightful...
Gui Mei asked, "Then, Your Holiness, should we send someone to pick up Xu Sheng?"
Bi Bidong waved her hand to stop him, "No need, Xu Sheng is angry, so he probably needs some time alone. Let him return to the Pope Hall himself."
Gui Mei uttered no further words, "Understood, Your Holiness!"
"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."
Bi Bidong was slightly puzzled, "Why?? Do you have other matters to attend to?"
The former seemed in a hurry to leave, clearly indicating other priorities!
Gui Mei gave a wry smile, "Your Holiness, have you forgotten about Nana and the others?"
Though Xu Sheng is very important, Hulena and the others are, after all, disciples of Your Holiness!
The latter has been neglectful for a long time!!
Upon these words, Bi Bidong also realized something...
"I suppose I've indeed been somewhat neglectful of Nana and the others recently, but that's because Xu Sheng's guidance is better than mine!"
"Forget it, I'll go with you, might as well see what level their cultivation has reached"
Hopefully, they can give me a pleasant surprise!
...
Meanwhile!
Having left the Worship Hall, Xu Sheng, who was heading back to the Pope Hall.....
Suddenly halted his steps, calmly scanning his surroundings...
"Come out, you've already been exposed!"
He was wondering why the journey had been so peaceful, turns out they were waiting here!!
In the next moment, a few men emerged from amidst the noisy forest cover...
Their faces were very ordinary, yet they sent chills down one's spine!
"Hahaha, to think a mere human child could detect our presence, we certainly underestimated you"
"No wonder you're the one designated by the Abyssal Emperor to be eliminated, certainly unlike those we've killed before!"
"But so what? Today, you're destined to die by our hands; I just wonder how your flesh tastes!!!"
Xu Sheng's eyes sharpened, "A mere group of mindless beasts, wearing human masks to live, don't you find it disgusting?"
It appears my existence has been discovered by the Abyssal Emperor, hence dispatching such powerful abyssal creatures to silence me!
They truly are meticulous!
Their cheeks instantly twisted, "Human, you're daring enough to insult us, planning to make your death even easier?!!"
In their eyes, Xu Sheng was a completely non-threatening enemy!
If it weren't for the Abyssal Emperor's direct orders, they wouldn't have bothered coming in such numbers!!
"Death?? It seems the Abyssal Emperor hasn't told you anything"