manynovel Chapter 45 Meeting the Pope
Chapter 45 Meeting the Pope
Qian Yuhan, who had just replanted the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass and the Blazing Apricot Blossom at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, returned to the shore and woke up the snoring Crimson Demon Stone Monkey King.
"Wake up, eat this. Remember to eat both at the same time."
The Crimson Demon Stone Monkey King had just woken up and, still groggy, ate the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Delicate Grass that Qian Yuhan had left for him at the same time.
The Crimson Demon Stone Monkey King instantly regained consciousness, and a slow, throbbing pain began to spread through his body. Qian Yuhan explained from the side:
"Just bear with it. Once the pain is over, you'll no longer be afraid of freezing or burning, and you'll be immune to all poisons. This spring will be your hot spring."
Upon hearing Qian Yuhan's explanation, the Crimson Demon Stone Monkey King relaxed considerably, but the pain in its body caused it to curl up on the ground.
But a soul beast is a soul beast; its physical strength is incomparable to that of a soul master. After about ten minutes, it was fine.
"Try this spring water first."
The Crimson Demon Stone Monkey King walked to the edge of the scorching Yang Spring. This time, it didn't burn its feet, which meant it had taken effect. It closed its eyes and jumped in directly.
Then it floated on the scorching hot spring...
"Waaah—"
The Crimson Demon Stone Monkey King groaned in the pool, its claws paddling in the spring water, looking quite comfortable.
"Remember, whatever you do, do not harm the two immortal herbs between the two springs, and do not touch any of the ones on the shore either. You can cultivate on the shore or in the pool—"
Qian Yuhan gave a timely reminder, as he was genuinely afraid that one day it would get too comfortable and ruin the place.
From now on, I'll call you Sun Wukong (Monkey King).
The Crimson Demon Stone Monkey King nodded. It completely trusted Qian Yuhan. Call him whatever you want, and do whatever you ask. It felt that this child could take it to new heights.
Qian Yuhan plans to come back here in a while. He intends to bring Fang Ya with him next time. Fang Ya definitely knows more than him. She should know a lot about which immortal herbs here can help his brothers improve their strength from the books she has read before.
After giving Sun Wukong some instructions, Qian Yuhan returned to the cave via the same route.
This outdoor combat exercise was terminated prematurely because Qian Yuhan's team encountered the Tooth-Piercing Poisonous Scorpion King, resulting in five people being poisoned and unconscious, and one person going missing.
The group then gathered to prepare to return. Zhou Yue and the others encountered Qian Yuhan on their way back.
Qian Yuhan gave a brief explanation, but did not mention the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Zhou Yue led Qian Yuhan onto their class's soul-guided airship, and they took off to return.
Han Xue, who had brought the five unconscious poisoned individuals back to the Spirit Hall Academy ahead of time, had already disembarked from the Soul Guidance Airship. The academy's medical team then rushed the five to the infirmary for detoxification and treatment.
Outside the medical room, several teachers from other grades were chatting:
"How could these kids be so unlucky to encounter a soul beast like the Tooth-Piercing Poison Scorpion King? Fortunately, they only inhaled some poisonous mist. If they had been stung, they would have been mostly dead."
"Yes, that's right. Han Xue also mentioned that it seems to have disappeared."
"Really?! What are we going to do then? Poor child, only eight years old."
……
Just then, Han Tianyin, the dean of the Spirit Hall Academy, happened to pass by the infirmary.
Because it was right after class and there were many people in the corridor, the teachers didn't notice that the dean had arrived, but the dean overheard them.
"Something happened to a first-year student?!"
Dean Han Tianyin walked over and asked the teachers who were chatting.
"Ah, Dean, uh..."
"Answer my question quickly! I report to the Papal Palace every week, so tell me what happened right away!"
One of the teachers said, "Uh, it's what we were just talking about. A team of six people unexpectedly encountered the King of Poisonous Scorpions with Toothed Pincers. Five of them were poisoned and unconscious and are being treated inside. One is missing and we don't know if they've been found yet."
What's the missing child's name?
"It seems her name is Qian Yuhan."
The dean turned and left, pondering the matter on the way, feeling it was necessary to report the situation.
The Spirit Hall Academy is a very important branch of the Papal Palace. The Elder Hall, the Awakening Hall, the branch halls of the two imperial capitals, and all departments of the Spirit Hall are directly under the unified management of the Papal Palace.
It can be said that the Papal Palace is the most powerful institution within the Spirit Hall, second only to the Hall of Offerings...
Han Tianyin felt this matter needed to be reported to the Papal Palace to draw its attention. Although he thought he was very likely to be scolded by the Pope this time, this outdoor combat exercise for freshmen was proposed by the Spirit Hall's education department and decided upon by the Papal Palace. Han Tianyin had always felt it was inappropriate but hadn't found an opportunity to report it and propose its cancellation. This was a good opportunity—
Han Tianyin is a titled Douluo powerhouse, but his strength is not yet enough to enter the Elder Hall; he is still a little short of becoming an elder.
However, Han Tianyin was highly regarded by Pope Shao Hui, and although he did not join the Elders' Hall, he was given an Elder's Token.
Holding the Elder's Token, Han Tianyin went to the front of the Papal Palace to request an audience with the Pope.
Without the Elder's Decree, meeting the Pope would require multiple layers of approval, a very complicated process. This Elder's Decree saved Han Tianyin a lot of trouble.
Shortly after, the guards opened the door, signaling that we could go in.
Han Tianyin passed through the magnificent gate, and what came into view was the sacred Papal Palace. Only people of high rank and power could enter here.
Han Tianyin knelt on one knee and said reverently, "Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope!"
"Get up, Tianyin. There's no need to be so polite here, it's just the two of us."
"Thank you, Your Holiness the Pope." Han Tianyin stood up.
Sitting on the papal throne, a symbol of supreme power, Shao Hui asked, "Didn't the morning assembly just end not long ago? Why are we back?"
"Your Holiness, I have just returned to the Academy and heard about something that I think is quite serious, so I came here to report it to you immediately."
"What could be so serious to you?"
“Your Holiness, I’ve hesitated about this for a long time. It’s about the outdoor combat training for freshmen. I’ve been opposing it ever since the Ministry of Education proposed it—”
Shao Hui interrupted directly, saying, "Tianyin, I know you've always opposed this, and most of the council members have agreed to implement it, so I can't say anything more. It's been going on for five years now, and nothing's wrong, hasn't it?"
"Your Holiness, I said before that if something goes wrong, it will be all over, and sure enough, it has happened."
"You mean there's been a problem this time?" Shao Hui asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty! A small team unexpectedly encountered the Tooth-Pinned Poisonous Scorpion King, resulting in Hu Lin'er, Mu Chen, Tang Xuan, Tang Chen, and Fang Ya being poisoned and falling into a coma, while Qian Yuhan went missing."
"What did you say?!!"
Shao Hui suddenly roared, releasing his Super Douluo aura wildly.
Shao Hui heard it clearly, but he didn't know about the others. Mu Chen was the son of the Golden Crocodile Douluo, and Qian Yuhan was the young master!
Only a few members of the Hall of Offerings and Shao Hui himself knew that the two sons of powerful figures had enrolled this semester. Good heavens, both of them were in trouble at the same time; this was something Shao Hui couldn't possibly remain calm about…