Chapter 96: Being a Saint? Don't even think about it!
Bai Yu shook his head, a hint of melancholy in his eyes, and said mockingly, "It's not because they offended me, but because these auction houses, backed by local great nobles, act too unscrupulously!"
"They raise slave-catching teams, capture young and beautiful women, or handsome young men, and then sell them to other nobles for their pleasure."
"As for me, to be honest, I still have a bit of a conscience, not much, but if I don't see it, then so be it. If I do see it, I always want to intervene."
At this point, Bai Yu's voice paused, and his expression became a little helpless.
"But the forces behind these auction houses are deeply entrenched and spread throughout the entire continent. Just clearing out the auction houses is useless; they can just build another one right away."
"As for breaking up the forces behind them, that's equivalent to declaring war on the entire continent. This even includes some parasites within our Spirit Hall."
Bai Yu's words stunned Qian Renxue. She really hadn't expected that this seemingly frivolous guy actually had such a strong sense of justice.
"Bai Yu, I've also heard about what you're talking about, but hasn't it always been this way?"
"Although both of the continent's Empires have laws regarding this, even the imperial families of both Empires themselves treat this law as if it doesn't exist."
"Also, you just said that Spirit Hall also has such parasites? Then why don't you just get rid of them directly? Why keep them and let them ruin Spirit Hall's reputation?"
Towards the end, killing intent flickered in Qian Renxue's eyes. She really couldn't tolerate that Spirit Hall, which worshipped the Angel God, still had such people!
Bai Yu clicked his tongue, thinking that Little Angel was still too naive.
"'Always this way' doesn't mean 'always right'! To be honest, I'm not against nobles keeping some house slaves or maids. After all, if they have money and power, why shouldn't they enjoy themselves?
"But their current methods are twisted. They directly send people to search and capture, and even kill entire families."
"Even if they threw money or tempted them, I wouldn't say anything, after all, it's a matter of mutual consent."
"As for the parasites in Spirit Hall? I can only say it's not the right time yet. We can't touch them now. If we do, people will be in a panic, and there won't be time to calm things down."
Qian Renxue's eyes were somewhat complex. She admitted that she had underestimated Bai Yu. This guy always had his own plans.
He wasn't like he appeared, just knowing how to play and be lewd all day. Then she softly said to Bai Yu, "So you have some ideas? Are you planning to abolish everything now and re-establish rules for the continent?"
Bai Yu waved his hand and chuckled.
"Heh heh, I don't have such lofty ideas. Besides, all of this is the inherent evil of human nature. You can control it for a while, but not forever."
"When I have the ability, perhaps I'll do what I can for those unfortunate people. As for those thankless tasks? I'm no Saint!"
Unknowingly, while the two were chatting, they had already arrived at the entrance of a hotel. Bai Yu looked at the exterior decoration and nodded with satisfaction.
"Alright, enough about that. Let's go eat. This hotel looks good. I hope the taste lives up to the decor."
Qian Renxue's mouth twitched. She thought to herself that this guy's thinking was really erratic. Just a moment ago, he looked like he had the world's affairs under control, and now he was back to being a goof!
Then she helplessly followed him in. After the two had ordered their food, Bai Yu remembered that he had come to see Qian Renxue today for something else.
"Oh, right, I'm going back to Spirit City these two days. Do you have anything you need me to take back for you?"
Hearing Bai Yu's question, Qian Renxue was confused for a moment, then reacted and said with some surprise, "You're going back to Spirit City? That's really rare. You haven't been back since you left five years ago, have you? Why do you want to go back this time?"
Bai Yu awkwardly scratched the corner of his mouth. What could he say? He could only brace himself and argue.
"What are you talking about? I'm still the Spirit Hall Saint Child. What's so strange about going back to Spirit City? Isn't that just going home!"
"I've been wandering outside for so many years, can't I go home and take a look?"
Seeing Bai Yu's stubborn look, Qian Renxue found it a bit amusing, but then came sadness. She thought to herself:
"Yes, going back to Spirit City, isn't that going home? I haven't been home since I was nine years old. I wonder if Spirit City has changed?"
Then she shook her head, no longer thinking about these things. She chose her own path, and no matter what, she had to see it through!
"Since you're going back, when you see my grandfather, tell him that Xue misses him very much, and to take good care of himself!"
"As for my… my mother, please tell her thank you for me."
Bai Yu smiled when he heard Qian Renxue didn't call him 'sister' this time. This meant she had let go of quite a bit of her emotional burden, which was worth celebrating!
"Okay, got it. I'll take your message back. Oh, the food is coming fast, isn't it? It's here already?"
"Come over, Little Angel, sit closer to me. I'll get you some food!"
Qian Renxue rolled her eyes at him, thinking that she wasn't handless and didn't need someone to get her food. Why not just feed her, then?
After the two finished eating, Bai Yu took Qian Renxue to explore Heaven Dou City for the entire afternoon. It was almost nightfall when he finally sent the still-reluctant her back.
Afterward, Bai Yu walked back, his eyes unfocused. He hadn't expended much energy, but he felt utterly exhausted!
"Shopping is really not something a man can do. Good heavens, not buying anything, just walking, is that even possible?"
When Bai Yu returned to the academy, he went straight to Liu Erlong's courtyard. Today, because of her spirit ring, he had been greatly startled, so he had to make her compensate him well!
"Bang, bang, bang!"
As Bai Yu's knocking sound rang out, an impatient voice came from Liu Erlong's room.
"Who is it? It's so late. Can't it wait until tomorrow?"
Bai Yu didn't respond, but when the door opened, he instantly rushed inside.
"You… Bai Yu? Why aren't you sleeping at home so late at night, running… running to my place?"
Bai Yu's actions just now startled Liu Erlong. When she recovered, her expression became somewhat complex.
Ever since she agreed to Bai Yu's condition, she knew this day would come sooner or later, but she felt she wasn't ready yet.
It wasn't that she wanted to go back on her word, but the age difference between them made it a bit difficult for her to accept.
Although with her status, such things were not unheard of, she had definitely heard of many, and even more scandalous ones were not uncommon. However, when it happened to her, she felt she needed to adapt!
Bai Yu also noticed Liu Erlong's change in expression, but he didn't care. It had to be done sooner or later, so the sooner the better!
Then he took out the god-bestowed spirit ring and tossed it to Liu Erlong.
"Here, your eighth spirit ring. I got it for you. This thing took a lot of effort from me."