Of course, these inner thoughts, certainly cannot be spoken out loud.
The Pope put on a furious expression, yet hesitated to take action. Instead, he turned to Jiang Quan and asked, "Are you Xu Fan? Or Jiang Quan? Our Church of Light never uses strength to bully the weak. I'm giving you a chance, tell , what exactly happened? Where did your other companion go?"
If not for fearing Xu Fan's terrifying power, the Pope would have already attacked and killed the enemy before him! Regardless of whether you're Jiang Quan or Xu Fan, or whether you're a Blood Slave!
But at this mont, the Pope was being unexpectedly open-minded, seeing the blood everywhere and witnessing the miserable state of Archbishop Ma Wen firsthand, listening to Ma Wen's heartbreaking story, yet still remaining calm and composed, even giving Jiang Quan a chance to prove his innocence.
The people of the Church of Light looked at the Pope with a face full of shock, this... is not the Pope's usual style!
But Dora, who knew everything, was feeling exasperated, just watching made her feel weary on behalf of the Pope. Just directly ask where Xu Fan is, wouldn't that save the trouble? Putting on a facade, isn't it exhausting?
Even with the Pope's thick skin, seeing everyone looking at him with expressions of shock made him feel a bit embarrassed.
And Jiang Quan's words pushed the Pope's embarrassnt to the extre.
Jiang Quan waved the Qing Niao Immortal Sword in his hand, unceremoniously shouting at the Pope, "Stand still since you're here! Mr. Xu has instructed that none who co are allowed to leave! If anyone leaves rashly, they'll be killed imdiately! If anyone dares to resist, then the Church of Light doesn't need to exist any longer..."
To survive in the Dark Council for over a decade, Jiang Quan has a profoundly astute mind, quickly seeing through the Pope's nervousness!
Xu Fan's words, after being altered by Jiang Quan, were directly slapped on the Pope's face, yet he didn't dare express his anger.
The Pope naturally knew the Jiang Quan before him was not Xu Fan, but he couldn't gauge the relationship between Xu Fan and Jiang Quan. If he rashly offended this Jiang Quan, with Xu Fan already angry, things might get out of control, which wouldn't be good.
A dignified peak Kai Yang Realm expert, yet humbly bowing before a re Zhiwei Realm Blood Slave, unable to express anger - such a scene could be considered unseen in a hundred years.
The people of the Church of Light looked at the Pope, almost feeling their faith about to collapse!
You're the Pope! Did you not co here to uphold justice for us? Why, even without the terrifying Xu Fan present, are you cowering before a re Jiang Quan?
If we had known, you might as well have not co, at least leave us so hope!
Fortunately, to beco Pope, one must naturally be no ordinary person.
At this mont, the Pope coldly snorted, and spoke arrogantly, "I am a peak Kai Yang Realm, you are a re Zhiwei Realm junior, I disdain bullying the weak with strength! Our Church of Light, never conducts bullying the weak!"
"Since your friend won't let leave, I'll stand here and wait for your friend to co! Right and wrong, justice and fairness, today I want all to be clear!"
Clearly such cowardly words, yet the Pope said them with great righteousness!
Seeing this scene, countless Church of Light followers not knowing the truth were secretly moved, never expecting the Pope, with such distinguished status and formidable power, to harbor a heart fiercely opposed to evil and clear in right and wrong.
But Ma Wen's heart sank to the bottom, cold and piercing. At this mont, Ma Wen naturally saw that the Pope, who had always been his entire hope, seemingly could not withstand the pressure brought by the boy nad Xu Fan, even before eting him, the Pope was already shrinking to this extent!
"Tch!" Jiang Quan spoke, expressing disdain for the Pope's behavior.
But the Pope ignored Jiang Quan's taunt, walking towards the wounded followers, with a kindly smile, comforting the anxious and fearful people, while silently praying in his heart for things not to escalate, waiting for Xu Fan's arrival.
As for what happened, it was no longer important, no one would care, the Pope certainly understood, what mattered at this mont was the Church of Light's stance, his own stance.
…
anwhile, Xu Fan, led by Shi Lei, had entered a courtyard.
The courtyard was elegant, with small bridges and flowing water, its paths winding through secluded spots. Yet the scattered debris in the yard indicated the identity of its owner, rely servants doing chores for the Church of Light.
Shi Lei couldn't help but shout loudly, "Sister Xiaodie! Brother Zhou! Dongdong! Everyone co out, the boss is here!"
Crash!
As if sothing fell to the ground, a disordered sound of footsteps ca from within the room, revealing the enormous impact of these words on the people inside.
Xu Fan took a deep breath, at the mont of about to et Xia Xiaodie and others, Xu Fan was unexpectedly flustered, sowhat at a loss for actions.
Xia Xiaodie ant too much to Xu Fan, the girl who ran relentlessly because of him, enduring countless hardships, Xu Fan owed her too much, felt too much guilt and remorse.
However, unexpectedly, after a long while, not a single sound ca from inside the room.
"What's happening?" Shi Lei scratched his head, blinked, looking at Xu Fan, "Boss, could it be that Sister Xiaodie and the others fainted from excitent after hearing your arrival? You should go in and check!"
Xu Fan nodded, took a deep breath, reaching out his still slightly trembling hand ready to push the door open.
Creaaak!
In a soft sound, the door was actually opened from the inside, revealing a sneaky head, it was Chen Dongdong.
After several months, Chen Dongdong clearly grew taller, his once youthful face beginning to mature, but the shabby clothes and the scars exposed outside the clothes made onlookers flinch.
"Little Lei, where did you run off to? Sister Xiaodie is worrying herself sick over you! Co on in quickly!"
Chen Dongdong gestured sneakily at Xu Fan, while pulling Shi Lei into the house.
Shi Lei seed a bit confused, "Dongdong, didn't you see the boss is here? Where's Sister Xiaodie? She used to look forward to the boss's arrival every day, why now that the boss is here..."
Chen Dongdong pulled the puzzled Shi Lei into the room, while making a bitter face and gesturing secretly at Xu Fan, then closed the door, "Ah, quit your babbling! Is the boss here? I didn't see him!"
The door closed slowly, soon a couple of heads peeking from the door gap, looking at Xu Fan with silly grins.
"Chen Dongdong! How long do you need to close the door? Do you want to stand outside too?"
A familiar voice ca from inside, crisp and beautiful as an oriole, quivering slightly, yet deliberately carrying a cold tone.
Bam!
Chen Dongdong shivered, without hesitation, swiftly betrayed, slamming the door shut.
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