SoulLand:Ascending to Godhood through Science

You Chen's beast handlers did not immediately report Hu Liena's presence. This was partly due to You Chen's lack of expertise in training intelligence personnel, resulting in their inadequate skills.

However, this wasn't entirely surprising, as the entire Douluo Continent lacked a structured intelligence system and training methods, relying mostly on individual soul masters' abilities.

Moreover, as previously mentioned, Hu Liena's inquiries didn't raise suspicion.

Even without actively using her charm, her passive allure was enough to sway those she questioned.

Or rather, it was precisely because Hu Liena didn't use her active charm and relied on its passive effects that even if beast handlers were questioned by her, they wouldn't instinctively resist or retaliate.

Even though their abilities weren't strong, they were soul masters, not oblivious to everything afterward.

But with her passive charm, they naturally thought, "How could such a cute child have any ill intentions?"

For such "normal events," based on You Chen's instructions to intelligence personnel, they wouldn't prioritize this information for immediate reporting. Instead, they'd compile and report it weekly.

This approach was necessary for confidentiality and to prevent You Chen from being overwhelmed by trivial information, allowing him to focus on his cultivation.

Unless You Chen specifically requested otherwise, intelligence personnel would live like normal Nordin City residents, only reporting during "urgent events."

In this case, such an arrangement led to an oversight.

This wasn't due to a loss of loyalty from being charmed. You Chen never instructed them to "report anything related to me immediately."

In reality, they didn't disclose any information related to You Chen.

They simply, subconsciously, categorized Hu Liena as a "harmless target" and "unimportant subject," following their work requirements and guidelines.

This categorization was also influenced by her age.

In the Douluo Continent's rudimentary intelligence system, treating very young children as threats was seen as a waste of resources and manpower.

Hu Liena, at 12, due to her charm, was perceived as "harmless," with age perceptions adjusted to about eight or nine, keeping her below the threat threshold.

Another angle to this issue was the lack of manpower.

You Chen had only five people in Nordin City, and focusing on too many issues could lead to missing priorities.

If You Chen had more personnel, the burden on each intelligence member would lessen, allowing more focus.

Overall, this oversight resulted from multiple angles.

However, even if You Chen had known about Hu Liena earlier today, some things might not have changed.

"Hmm, so this guy came to Nordin City for this disciple?"

In her rented room at an inn, Hu Liena pondered.

She had gathered most of the publicly available information about You Chen.

Hu Liena had, of course, sneaked out on her own, without Bibi Dong's knowledge, so she hadn't used her status as the Pope's disciple to directly inquire with the branch hall master.

Realistically, she hadn't kept it a secret!

The Soul Emperor Bibi Dong assigned to secretly protect Hu Liena was staying at the same inn.

A Soul Emperor as a bodyguard for the Pope's disciple might seem overkill, but in the later stages, facing a Titled Douluo, a Soul Emperor was akin to an ant. Yet, they were strong figures!

Even in Spirit Hall, a Soul Emperor could manage an area like the Phanos province.

Sending one to a small place like Nordin City, unless protecting Hu Liena, would be a waste of resources!

With Spirit Hall's total membership in the tens of thousands, most were grassroots.

Bibi Dong's resources for personal bodyguards weren't abundant.

At the Soul Emperor level, uninterested in power, one could live freely as a local tyrant, with a strong sense of dignity.

Unaware her actions were observed by the Soul Emperor, Hu Liena reveled in the thrill of her first solo adventure.

She was proud of discovering You Xing's existence.

Hu Liena's conclusion, far from the truth, was understandable.

Her teacher's conclusion was similar.

With a broader perspective and more information, her teacher deduced the "truth" that "You Xing is You Chen's illegitimate child."

Hu Liena hadn't reached that thought.

What was on her mind?

She immediately thought of telling Yan the "truth": "Your teacher left you to teach a new disciple from nowhere! He doesn't care about you!"

In four words—sow discord.

But she quickly realized that Yan was in the Death Valley and wouldn't be back soon. Moreover, her initial goal was to "find evidence of You Chen's misconduct."

'So, is this just a distraction?'

Did Hu Liena just guess the truth!?

'He pretends to teach disciples while hiding his evil research! That's why he came to this remote place! Though I haven't found evidence, everyone says he seems normal, but—I will catch his slip-up!'

Hu Liena thought determinedly.

In a way, she guessed the truth, but it was like aiming and drawing the target afterward.

"But how can I catch his slip-up?"

Her determination waned, and she muttered, "I snuck out using closed-door cultivation as an excuse. If I'm out too long, my teacher will find out... Punishment is fine, but I don't want her thinking I'm slacking! I can't tell her I'm doing this for her..."

In a sense, Hu Liena's loyalty to Bibi Dong was as bright as the sun.

Bibi Dong was her idol, and Hu Liena was a fervent fan willing to do anything for her.

"Right! Instead of finding flaws, I'll make him slip up!"

Suddenly, Hu Liena had a bright idea.

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