CHAPTER 719: CHAPTER 200 CONFUSING STATEMENTS (REQUESTING MONTHLY PASS)_2

But who knew what poison the cultists from the Jianqi Sect had administered to Yu Mingluan, that even a Demigod of the Fourth Realm was left helpless?

Right, the letter.

Xu Shu’s gaze shifted, landing on the envelope. After hesitating, he asked, "Director, what does this letter say?"

Bai Sanxiang glanced at him and said, "This letter was meant to be given only to you, with restrictions—I can’t open it. Forcibly opening it will immediately burn it; it must be opened with his Holy Word Book as a medium. Go ahead, I’ll watch from here."

Xu Shu uttered an acknowledgment, picked up the envelope to examine it, and noticed a faint red ribbon around its edge, exuding a slightly burning aura.

The scent of ’Heart Fire Burning God’... It indeed was a dying message left by the Archbishop...

Having fought alongside Yu Mingluan, Xu Shu was quite familiar with this Dao Heart Fire. Initially, with this ultimate skill, Yu Mingluan forced Zhuge Weiwo to jump around helplessly, unable to retaliate.

Red Clothes, Holy Word Book, Heart Fire Burning Body Seal, relic—all were in place.

Xu Shu’s last shred of doubt finally dissipated. He picked up the Holy Word Book, unsure how to use it, and simply applied brute force on the envelope.

The two reacted instantly, the seal of the Heart Fire on the envelope, like a chick returning to the nest, was all drawn back into the black leather book.

The seal was also opened by itself.

"Open it and see what he wrote," Bai Sanxiang said, watching with curious eyes.

"Alright."

Xu Shu nodded, just about to open it, when suddenly his expression became hesitant and he said, "Director, since this letter was left specifically for me, isn’t it a bit inappropriate for you to watch? How about I go to that small room and read it alone?"

"Hmm? Have you thought it through? Old Yu is dead; before he died, he basically handed you over to me. Now, I am your immediate superior!" Bai Sanxiang suddenly glared, a hint of anger showing.

Xu Shu naturally did not want to offend his boss just after getting promoted.

After careful consideration, he earnestly said, "That’s true. If so, I resign from the position of High-level Prosecutor. I’m really sorry, Director Bai! I must read this letter alone. If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave now."

Having said that, Xu Shu indeed stood up to leave.

"Have you thought it through? Once you’re out of this door, don’t blame me for turning my face and not recognizing anyone! Old Yu is dead, are you really going to keep insisting?"

Xu Shu remained silent for a moment and said, "This isn’t about being stubborn. The Archbishop saved me; even though he’s dead, since this was his dying will, I must respect it."

The two stared at each other, neither backing down. The originally sorrowful yet warm underground hall suddenly became filled with tension.

After a standoff, Bai Sanxiang suddenly laughed.

"Heh, this temperament of yours really suits my taste; Old Yu didn’t misjudge! Fine, I’ll wait outside for a moment. The envelope isn’t thick; just read it quickly, and if there’s any urgent news, you relay it to me."

Saying this, Bai Sanxiang swiftly walked toward a side door and left.

Xu Shu twitched the corner of his mouth, somewhat speechless.

Is this still a test?

Are you kidding me?

Seeing the Red Clothes left on the table, Xu Shu suddenly picked it up, caught up a few steps, and handed it to Bai Sanxiang, "Director, don’t forget your stuff."

Bai Sanxiang turned around, puzzled, and said, "What’s this for? I’m just stepping out for a while, I’ll be right back."

"Oh, I understand, mainly because the atmosphere seemed a bit off. With this thing here, I was worried you might come back in and not see me, just this Red Clothes. Better take it with you," Xu Shu explained.

Bai Sanxiang looked at Xu Shu, wide-eyed in astonishment.

This guy... should be alright, right?

Hesitating for a moment, he decided to trust his old comrade’s judgment and took the Red Clothes and left, "...Alright, be quick about it, there’s no time to waste."

As Bai Sanxiang closed the door and walked away, Xu Shu finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.

This guy must also be a third-tier peak, right?

The pressure he brought was truly significant; if it weren’t for possessing "domineering" to support him, he might have faltered just now.

After slightly organizing his thoughts, Xu Shu sat down, slowly opened the envelope, and took out a folded piece of paper.

I wonder what the Archbishop wanted to tell me in his dying message.

It can’t be that all-too-common "by the time you read this letter, I will have already died," can it?

With some skepticism, Xu Shu’s eyes moved downward, only to find that Yu Mingluan indeed wasn’t that cliché.

His first sentence was:

"Have you met Alice? Did you like her? She’s much more interesting than those young girls Tang Ying and Song Yuchun, right?"

Xu Shu, battle-hardened, with a will as strong as steel, had experienced countless situations. Yet encountering this sentence nearly made him lose his composure.

Bishop, isn’t Alice your wife?

Are you really introducing your own wife to me?

And Tang Ying and Song Yuchun are certainly not that young; don’t talk nonsense...

No, Bishop, I was feeling quite sentimental, but with this, I really can’t handle it...

Xu Shu didn’t know what expression to make, but still steeled himself to continue reading.

Fortunately, Yu Mingluan left quite a lengthy message, aside from the first sentence, all of which was fairly serious.

He said:

"In my life, Yu Mingluan, I’ve tread on thin ice, diligently cultivated for sixty-two years without a single day of slack. To have an old friend at my age, life has no regrets and should hold no hatred, yet unfinished matters and regrets remain, which I am entrusting to you."

"Since childhood, I joined the cult, and eighteen years ago, when the Holy Hall fell and the Master disappeared, countless people went mad and left, but I never gave up, pursuing His traces all my life, yet never hearing a response again."