"What right do you have to speak? Besides, you're just here to help out, so it's best if you keep your mouth shut instead of jabbering on and on all day."
Is this guy blind or what? Ye Feng's inclusion was approved by the Pope.
It was obvious that Ghost Douluo had an issue with Ye Feng!
But Ye Feng wasn't wrong in what he said.
"It's fine, we're all family here, and anyone can speak their mind without causing conflict among us."
Hulena said to everyone.
All eyes in the room turned to her.
Family, she says! Who would consider him family if the Pope doesn't speak up and acknowledge it?
Don't think you can act so haughty just because you are one of the Pope's chosen successors!
As long as the Pope is present, no one has the right to speak unless instructed by the Pope to do so.
"Alright, Ye Feng simply meant well. Everyone just calm down,"
suddenly Bi Bidong spoke up.
She simply couldn't stand by and watch any longer, even though such confrontations were not uncommon. Today was special and very different from usual.
Their purpose for coming was to capture a hundred-thousand-year soul beast alive.
"Heh, did you see that? The Pope knows how to say the right thing."
Ye Feng's smile was beaming.
The Pope even spoke up for Ye Feng in front of everyone, it seemed she had already taken a great liking to him!
Ye Feng was also important in her eyes.
"Pope, I—Evil Moon—acknowledge my mistake. I won't dare to oppose Brother Ye Feng's words again. In the future, I'll keep my mouth in check,"
Evil Moon said to the Pope.
He hadn't really done anything wrong, he just couldn't stand Ye Feng's presumptuous attitude and the way he disregarded the people of Martial Soul Hall.
They were also from the Martial Soul Hall and wouldn't act as self-important as he did!
"Ye Feng, don't forget our agreement. If you fail to fulfill it, then the promise I made to you may well fall through,"
the Pope said with a stern demeanor.
Oh, so they had some unspoken secrets between them, no wonder the Pope spoke up for Ye Feng.
But nobody knew what exactly they discussed in private.
No second person was privy to it!
The rest were left with puzzled expressions on their faces.
"Old Flayer, I don't quite understand what the Pope just mentioned. Could you enlighten me?"
Du Gubo asked with a curious tone.
Nothing could escape this Old Poison; as soon as he caught wind of something about Ye Feng, he would want to share it immediately!
However, whether Ye Feng and the Pope would reveal their secret was another matter, because once it's told, it would no longer be a secret.
"Brother Ye Feng, could you possibly share what agreement you have with the Pope? Maybe we could even offer some help,"
Hulena said with a sycophantic smile.
Not to curry favor, but to drag the secret out in the open and let everyone know what it was between Ye Feng and the Pope!
At that moment, the Pope remained silent.
"Cough cough, seeing as how you address me as Brother all the time, I might as well clarify the situation. It doesn't really affect me much anyway."
Because he had promised the Pope to capture Xiaowu, Ye Feng told himself he would definitely succeed!
After all, capturing a ten-thousand-year soul beast wasn't just his business but concerned the entire Martial Soul Hall.
If he failed to bring the hundred-thousand-year soul beast before the Pope, then the plan to take revenge on Tang Hao would also be unable to proceed!
The Pope wouldn't be able to help him out then.
Ye Feng glanced at the Pope.
At this moment, the Pope opted to remain tacit.
No matter what Ye Feng said, as long as they got the hundred-thousand-year soul beast, that would be enough.
"Really want to know, huh? I can tell you."
How wonderful.
Everyone was gaping, their faces filled with anticipation as they looked at Ye Feng.
The term "rubberneckers" suited them perfectly.
"Ah-choo—!"
Suddenly, Ye Feng sneezed.
He rubbed his nose.
It seemed as if someone was talking behind his back, causing him to sneeze several times in succession.
"Brother Ye Feng, are you alright!?"
At that moment, Hulena quickly inquired.
When they were about to hear from Ye Feng, he sneezed several times in a row, looking a bit off-kilter!!
"I'm fine. You just want to know what I was discussing with the Pope, right? Now, I'll tell you—listen carefully,"
"Oh, wait—that's not right. Let's find a place to sit down first. We've been traveling all day, and it's quite tiring,"
Ye Feng said to everyone.
They had already walked dozens of kilometers, and it would be a lie to say they weren't tired.
"The Pope has not said a word, and you want to rest? By what right do you speak for the Pope?"
At that moment, Du Gubo spoke.
This really made people wonder, huh! Has Old Poison taken the wrong medicine or what?
"What I am saying is a fact. Am I wrong? Look at how tired everyone is; I am speaking for them,"
Ye Feng replied.
The people of Martial Soul Hall watched Ye Feng and Du Gubo.
"No worries, Brother Ye Feng, you had something to share with me. We can talk while walking, as long as it doesn't waste everyone's time,"
"If today is not convenient for you to speak, I won't blame you,"
Hulena's 180-degree change in attitude brought some discomfort to Ye Feng.
Previously, whenever she saw Ye Feng, her eyes were filled with rage.
But this time, it was different—as if she had completely changed.
It was clear why Hulena treated him with such respect—it was because of Bi Bidong staying with them, which made Hulena seem very capable of handling matters.
"I see it's getting late. Let's find a spot to set up camp and continue our journey early tomorrow morning,"
said the Pope beneath her coronet to the crowd.
"Yes, Your Holiness,"
the crowd responded in unison.
They all held great respect for Bi Bidong; anyone who dared to defy her would face only death.
Yet Ye Feng was not the least bit afraid of Bi Bidong.
Because what Bi Bidong desired most was the hundred-thousand-year soul beast; no matter how dissatisfied she was with him, there was nothing she could do but hold it in!
The group quickly busied themselves, and soon the tents were erected.
Fires blazed furiously on the ground!
About a dozen tents formed a large circle, with flames lit before and behind them to prevent soul beasts from approaching.
And Ye Feng quickly captured a couple of live rabbits!
The rest went out to gather food like wild fruits and game, etc.
"Sizzle—!"
Several rabbits were killed by Ye Feng on the spot, skewered on sticks above the fire, which grew so fierce it nearly charred the rabbits.
"How delicious!"
"Is this rabbit meat? I've never eaten rabbit before,"
Hulena said, thrilled.
Saliva spread at the corner of her mouth, and she embarrassingly swallowed it down!
"Pfft, what's so good about rabbit meat? It's not like I haven't eaten it before,"
Chrysanthemum Douluo pouted and said.
He had eaten it several times, usually only when visiting Ye Feng!
Not everyone could easily get their hands on rabbit meat—it was a matter of luck!
"Oh, I almost forgot."
"I've made an agreement with Her Holiness the Pope—if I can capture Xiaowu, she will talk with Tang Hao about some matters, but what they will discuss, I won't reveal to you all,"
Ye Feng told the crowd.
"Ah, so that's the news you wanted to share with us,"
Hulena said.
She believed in Ye Feng's ability; capturing Xiaowu wouldn't be too difficult for Ye Feng!
But she was only worried about unforeseen chaos interfering with their plans!
Xiaowu had Tang San's protection, and Tang San had Tang Hao's protection.
This made their task extraordinarily difficult!
Therefore, Hulena also understood Ye Feng's words.
Between Bi Bidong and Tang Hao, neither would admit defeat; they were both outstanding.
"All right."
"Hmph! A hundred-thousand-year soul beast like Xiaowu of Shrek Academy is no match for us—we have the numbers and the strength. Xiaowu will soon be captured by us,"
Hulena said with a smiley demeanor.
She had great confidence in Martial Soul Hall!
"Leave a piece for me."
Rabbit meat was simply a delicacy of the mortal world.
"Let's not fight over it; there's enough for everyone to have a taste,"
And a small taste for each person was already quite nice.
"Your Holiness, here's a piece of rabbit meat for you,"
Seeing the rabbit meat sizzling and dripping with juices!
"No thanks, you all enjoy it,"
Ye Feng kindly offered the best cut, the leg meat, to Bi Bidong, but she flatly refused.
She gave no face to Ye Feng in the process.
The rest of the group had puzzled expressions.
Such delicious rabbit meat going uneaten was a pity,
as it was a rarity within Martial Soul Hall.
"Everyone should rest early; we'll continue our journey tomorrow,"
said Bi Bidong, and after her words, she returned to her own tent.
Ding ding!!
What's this noise, in the dead of night disrupting people's sleep?
A red warning light flashed on.
"Damn it, the System again,"
"Has the System gone mad tonight, flashing a red light like there's a big emergency happening?" Ye Feng muttered to himself.
Thankfully, he was alone in his tent!
Originally, Old Poison wanted to share a tent with him, but Ye Feng flatly refused.
It's a normal phenomenon for elderly people to snore in their sleep - something that everyone will experience, it's just that you're still young.
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