Considering that Lin Yu was indeed much more mature than children his age, Qian Daoliu finally nodded and agreed: "Alright, then when will you two depart?"
"Tomorrow."
"Good, then you two shall depart tomorrow."
"Oh, by the way, Teacher, does Spirit Hall have anyone we are hunting, or wanted criminals who have committed serious crimes and are still at large?" Lin Yu suddenly asked.
"Of course, there are."
Lin Yu continued, "Then, Teacher, your disciple hopes to obtain information on all wanted criminals of the strong-attack, agility-attack, and control types, who are Spirit Emperor level, before departing tomorrow."
Qian Daoliu's eyes narrowed: "Lin Yu, are you trying to kill these criminals to complete the Element God's second trial?"
"Yes, Teacher, that's the only way. Your disciple can't just kill people randomly, can he?"
The Element God's second trial required him to single-handedly kill three Spirit Emperor powerhouses, specifically of the strong-attack, agility-attack, and control types.
Lin Yu could complete the assessment while undergoing outdoor training, and at the same time, eradicate criminals.
"Alright, come to the Hall of Offerings to retrieve them before you depart tomorrow."
"Thank you, Teacher. Your disciple will head back now."
Lin Yu bowed and then left the Hall of Offerings to return to the Angel Clan Territory.
Qian Daoliu immediately made arrangements, and soon after, he called for Dugu Bo, who was currently spending every day in the Supreme Pontiff Palace doing nothing.
"ElderDugu Bo, Xiao Yu and Xue'er will be going out for training tomorrow. You will secretly protect them until they return from their training. If anything happens to either of them, you will bring me your head!" Qian Daoliu's authority was awe-inspiring.
Dugu Bo's heart trembled, and he said solemnly, "Please rest assured, High Priest. I, Dugu Bo, will protect them even if it costs me my life."
"Very well, you may withdraw."
At this moment, Gold Crocodile Douluo said, "High Priest, I'm still a bit uneasy about only sending Dugu Bo to secretly protect Xiao Yu and Xue'er. How about we also send ElderGhost Panther?"
"Very well, then as Second Enshrinement said, let ElderGhost Panther also provide secret escort." Qian Daoliu hesitated for a moment but still adopted Gold Crocodile Douluo's suggestion.
Although he felt that Dugu Bo's protection was already safe enough, it was safer to have one more for security.
And this Ghost Panther Douluo was also loyal to the Hall of Offerings, a Level 95 agility-attack systemTitled Douluo whose Spirit was a Ghost Panther. His speed was very fast and his attack power was also very strong.
His strength was not inferior to that of Ju and Ghost Douluo, who were also Level 95.
The next day, Lin Yu woke up promptly at seven.
After washing up and having breakfast with his father, Lin Tian, he packed his luggage and went to the Hall of Offerings first.
He met up with Qian Renxue and then went to find Qian Daoliu.
"Xiao Yu, these are all the lists of wanted criminals you requested. Each one has detailed information and their criminal records."
Qian Daoliu handed over a thick stack of criminal lists. Lin Yu briefly glanced at them; there were at least thirty pages or more.
"Teacher, are there really so many wanted criminals at just the Spirit Emperor realm?" Lin Yu asked.
"Of course, Xiao Yu. There are far more Spirit Masters who commit evil in this World than you can imagine!"
"Coupled with the Two Great Empires' noble fiefdom system, there are many corrupt local officials and nobles. They ignore those who do evil, and may even shield these evil Spirit Masters, allowing them to remain at large."
"Although our Spirit Hall bears the responsibility of punishing evil and maintaining public order on the Continent, without the full support of the Two Great Empires, it is very difficult for us to bring all criminals to justice."
The Douluo Continent, to put it plainly, was a combination of Chinese and Western elements, but leaned more towards the feudal system of the Western World.
The Heaven Dou and Star LuoTwo Great Empires each ruled four kingdoms and one duchy.
Although these kingdoms and duchies were subordinate and obeyed the Empire, they had full ownership of their own territorial scope. They managed themselves and did not interfere with each other.
How the kingdoms and duchies managed, or if they managed at all, was none of the Empire's business, unless the situation had a serious impact.
At the same time, both the Empire and the kingdoms would confer titles upon some individuals, which were the so-called nobles.
And these nobles with titles would be granted fiefdoms, making them the lords of that land or city.
These nobles had ruling power and management rights over their fiefdoms, and could also recruit a certain scale of private armies.
Such a management system inevitably led to many areas with chaotic public order, neglected, corrupt, inactive, or even oppressive rulers.
And the criminal lists Qian Daoliu handed to Lin Yu were not only for criminals wanted by Spirit Hall.
They also included criminals wanted by the Two Great Empires.
Because Spirit Hall also bore the responsibility of maintaining social order, Spirit Hall, Heaven Dou, and Star Luo, to some extent, shared information about criminals who had committed serious crimes.
Qian Daoliu continued, "These are basically criminals who have been hidden and disappeared for many years. It will be very difficult for just the two of you to find them. However, Teacher will mobilize the power of Spirit Hall, sending a large number of personnel from various branch halls across the Continent to try and find their whereabouts, and then notify you."
The Continent is so vast that some people, after committing murder or other crimes, hide for a few years to avoid the limelight. Once the initial fervor dies down, hardly anyone pays attention anymore.
After all, neither the Empire nor Spirit Hall could continuously invest a large amount of manpower for several years just to find you.
Therefore, the cost of crime in this World is relatively low, especially for powerful Spirit Masters.
Lin Yu nodded: "Thank you, Teacher. Then we shall depart."
"Let's go, Xue'er Jie."
"Mm, let's go."
After bidding farewell to Qian Daoliu, the two left the Hall of Offerings and headed towards the exit of the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
As they were walking, Lin Yu suddenly saw Dugu Yan standing ahead, carrying a small bundle on her back. She quickly ran over, her face beaming, and said, "Lin Yu, Young Clan Leader, I heard you're going out for training, and I want to go too! Can you take me with you?"
Lin Yu was indifferent: "Then let's go together."
Qian Renxue didn't really want Dugu Yan to come along, but since Lin Yu had already agreed, she didn't refuse again: "Then come along, just don't drag us down."
"Don't worry, Young Clan Leader, I definitely won't drag you down." Dugu Yan looked happy.
And so, the three set off together.
They began a continent-spanning journey with the primary goal of outdoor training.
The three walked out of the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
At the entrance, a carriage was parked. The coachman was a member of the Angel Clan, a Spirit King powerhouse, thirty years old.
This Spirit King from the Angel Clan introduced himself with a cheerful smile: "Hehe, Young Clan Leader, Young Clan Leader, my name is Lin Shuai. You can affectionately call me Xiao Shuai. I will accompany you throughout this journey and do my job as a coachman."
"Xiao Shuai…"
Lin Yu smiled faintly: "Uh, alright, Xiao Shuai, let's go."
"Yes! Young Clan Leader!"