chsdbacks Chapter 4 The Spirit Hall Trio
Chapter 4 The Spirit Hall Trio
"Your accommodation will be a secluded villa halfway up Pope Mountain. The environment there is tranquil, and the soul energy is more abundant than in other places, making it the most suitable place for your current cultivation." Yue Guan introduced the villa as she walked, her graceful posture accentuated by her delicate pinky finger.
Lin Yu nodded obediently and followed beside him.
However, he always felt a chill down his spine.
He glanced back discreetly, and the ghost was like a real phantom, silently following behind them. The wide black robe completely enveloped him, and not a trace of his aura was leaking out.
Why is this guy still following us?
Logically speaking, Yue Guan could easily handle such a trivial matter as settling in new recruits on his own. Why did Gui Mei come along? To supervise the work?
Lin Yu felt uneasy, sensing that something was off about the whole thing.
Yue Guan seemed to have sensed something as well. He stopped and turned around, giving Gui Mei a disgruntled look.
"Old ghost, what are you doing following me? I can handle things here."
The ghostly figure paused, and the being beneath the black robe seemed to stiffen for a moment.
After a long while, the hoarse sound, like metal scraping, finally came out.
"...on the way."
Yue Guan's face twitched, and she almost lost control of her glamorous makeup.
Drop by?
You shut-in! Aside from missions and the Papal Palace, you never leave your house. Your place is on the other side of the mountain, and you call that convenient? You're kidding me!
Lin Yu, who was listening nearby, almost laughed, but forcibly held it in.
The excuse they gave was worse than not giving one at all.
Just as Yue Guan was about to unleash his power, the sound of several young people laughing and talking came from around the corner ahead.
"Nana, slow down, wait for us."
"That's right, there's no rule that says we have to complete our training quota today."
A clear, melodious female voice rang out, tinged with a hint of coquettishness and displeasure: "You two grown men are walking slower than me! Aren't you ashamed? If you don't hurry up, there won't be any dinner tonight!"
Before he finished speaking, three figures appeared in front of Lin Yu and the others.
The leader was a girl of about seven or eight years old, dressed in the uniform of an elite student of the Spirit Hall. Her long, smooth pink hair was styled into a playful ponytail. She had a delicate face and a pair of bright, mischievous fox eyes.
Behind her followed two boys of similar age. One had a cold expression, and his hand was always habitually clenched as if he held an invisible weapon. The other had short, fiery red hair and exuded an air of untamed arrogance.
The Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall.
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Yan.
Three names flashed through Lin Yu's mind in an instant.
Upon seeing Yue Guan and Gui Mei, the relaxed expressions on the three people's faces immediately vanished. They quickly stopped and bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Chrysanthemum Douluo! Ghost Douluo!"
"Yes, it's you three little ones." Yue Guan waved casually, her alluring smile returning to her face.
Hu Liena's attention was quickly drawn to Lin Yu, who was standing next to Yue Guan.
"Huh? Elder Ju, who is this little brother?" She blinked her big eyes curiously, looking Lin Yu up and down.
Lin Yu also raised his head, pretending to look timid as he looked at her.
Is this the future saintess who would die for Tang San because of love?
She was indeed a top-tier beauty, what a pity.
"Him?" Yue Guan deliberately drew out her words, with a hint of boasting, and gently patted Lin Yu's shoulder. "Let me introduce you. This is His Holiness the Pope's newly accepted disciple today, Nana, your junior brother, Lin Yu."
The air fell silent the moment those words were spoken.
Shock appeared on the faces of Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan at the same time.
His Holiness the Pope…a direct disciple?!
"Junior Brother?" Hu Liena was the first to react. She exclaimed in surprise and took a few steps to Lin Yu. She squatted down and looked at him with her beautiful fox eyes sparkling.
"Are you Lin Yu? My name is Hu Liena, and I'm your senior sister! In the Spirit Hall, if anyone dares to bully you, just say my name!"
As she spoke, she reached out and affectionately pinched Lin Yu's chubby little face.
Lin Yu: "..."
It felt really strange to have my cheek pinched by an eight-year-old kid.
However, Hu Liena's attitude surprised him somewhat. Instead of the jealousy and rejection he had imagined, she was full of enthusiasm and joy.
It seems that at this time, she was still just a naive young girl.
Xie Yue, standing behind Hu Liena, had a much more complicated expression.
He looked at Lin Yu with envy, scrutiny, and above all, an indescribable sense of loss.
He also longed to become the Pope's disciple, but unfortunately, his talent was ultimately inferior to his sister's, and he failed to catch the Pope's eye.
Now, a child so much younger than them has actually succeeded!
As for Yan in the end, his reaction was the most direct.
His face was filled with vigilance and defiance, even a hint of hostility.
"Him?" Yan's voice rose a few decibels, carrying the arrogance and skepticism unique to young people. "Just this little brat? What makes him think he can become His Holiness the Pope's disciple?"
In his view, Huliena was a chosen one of heaven, and it was only right that she became a disciple of the Pope.
But where did this seemingly frail little kid come from?
Lin Yu took in the reactions of the three men, but showed no sign of it on his face.
A future love-obsessed guy, a martial arts fanatic and a sister-obsessed guy, and the ultimate simp.
This configuration is amazing.
He really didn't have much to argue with these kids.
"Yan! Don't talk nonsense!" Hu Liena immediately turned around and glared at Yan with displeasure. "This is the teacher's decision. Do you have the right to question it?"
Yan's arrogance immediately diminished after being shouted at by Hu Liena. Although he was still displeased, he eventually shut his mouth, but his unfriendly gaze remained firmly fixed on Lin Yu.
Lin Yu completely ignored him. He was a sycophant who wasn't even a backup option, and he wasn't worth Lin Yu's time to waste his emotions on.
What he's more concerned about now is the silent, self-propelled air conditioner next to him.
Ghost Douluo, what exactly is he trying to do?
Yue Guan found the interaction between the children very amusing, and he covered his mouth with his handkerchief and chuckled.
"Alright, alright, Nana, now that you know each other, I'll leave this little guy to you."
He said to Hu Liena, "Take Lin Yu to his place and settle him in first, and show him around. Elder Gui and I have other things to attend to."
Upon hearing this, Hu Liena immediately patted her chest and readily agreed.
"No problem! Leave it to me! I promise I'll take excellent care of my junior brother!"
"Hmm." Yue Guan nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Gui Mei, "Old Ghost, let's go."
The ghost did not move.
He remained standing quietly in the same spot, his black robe concealing him.
The chilling, deathly atmosphere made the surrounding air feel thick and sticky.
Yue Guan's smile froze.
Hu Liena and the other two sensed that something was wrong. Their smiles faded, and they looked at the two Title Douluos with some unease.
"Old ghost?" Yue Guan called out again, this time with a little more force.
The ghost then moved slightly.
Lin Yu felt a cold, probing sensation land on him, making the hairs on his body stand on end.
The feeling was like being watched by a venomous snake lurking in a dark abyss—slippery and dangerous.
What the hell!
This guy... could he really have some kind of unusual fetish?
Lin Yu's mind went blank, and he instinctively shrank back behind Hu Liena.
The ghost seemed to sense his resistance; the chilling sensation paused for a moment before slowly receding.
He finally lifted his foot, the hoarse sound drifting through the air.
"...He's gone."
After saying that, his figure turned into a wisp of black smoke and disappeared from the spot in an instant.
Looking in the direction where the ghost had disappeared, Yue Guan's alluring face showed a strange expression. He shook his head, smiled at Hu Liena and the other two, and said, "Then you all take good care of Junior Brother. I'll be going now."
As soon as he finished speaking, his figure turned into specks of golden light and disappeared into the air.
With the departure of the two Title Douluos, the stagnant air began to flow again.
Hu Liena breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest.
"I get so nervous every time I see Elder Ghost."
She turned to Lin Yu and gave him a bright smile: "Junior brother, don't be afraid, your senior sister will protect you from now on! Come on, I'll take you to your new home!"
She warmly took Lin Yu's hand and started to walk forward.
Xie Yue also walked over, nodded to Lin Yu as a greeting, and although his attitude was indifferent, he meant no harm.
However, a figure blocked their way.
It's inflammation.
He crossed his arms, his fiery red short hair gleaming in the sunlight, and looked down at Lin Yu with a defiant expression.
"If you want us to acknowledge you as our junior brother, fine."
"Let me see what you're really capable of!"