Death: Captain Millennium

"What's the matter with the monk? Isn't he your most loyal follower? Why did he watch you suffer such a cruel dismemberment?"

Lin Yu had already figured out the last of the five noble families, but he didn't stop there. He immediately raised the question about the monk. After all, this meeting with the Spirit King was a rare opportunity, and he must take this opportunity to solve all the mysteries in his heart.

"The monk was indeed the one I relied on most. Because of this, I even went so far as to grant him a special power: the ability to name everything in Soul Society. This power is something that even many people of high status cannot achieve."

Adnais sighed slightly and spoke slowly.

"At first, the monk firmly opposed the five nobles' attempt to dismember me. However, he was ultimately weak and alone, and how could he possibly stand up to the powerful five nobles? After a fierce battle, he was ultimately forced to succumb to their tyranny."

Having said this, he paused for a moment, a hint of regret appearing on his face.

The monk was actually fine! Lin Yu had thought that the monk was in collusion with the five nobles, but it seemed he was wrong.

But then again, what is the purpose of the existence of Squad Zero?

It's just to protect Adenas, which doesn't make sense! Lin Yu felt that he was in a dead end.

"To be precise, the existence of Team Zero is actually to secretly monitor me. This is also the premise for the five nobles not to kill the monk. However, the true reason and details behind this matter are only known to the monk. As for the other four members of Team Zero, they are completely unaware of it."

Adnes seemed to be able to see through Lin Yu's deepest doubts and took the initiative to answer his questions.

"What's the situation with those five old men? Are they dead?"

Hearing this, Lin Yu couldn't help but frowned and continued to ask.

"In my opinion, he's probably dead..."

Adnais hesitated for a moment.

"What do you mean by 'estimated' or 'should'? Could it be that they might still be alive and kicking somewhere?"

Lin Yu got angry when he heard this.

"I truly don't know the exact circumstances! After I was sealed within this crystal, I immediately fell into a deep sleep. Therefore, I have no idea what happened afterward, especially whether those five old men were truly dead. Because in my foreseen future, I haven't seen any signs of their continued existence."

Faced with Lin Yu's urgent questioning, Adnais shook his head helplessly.

"That means the five of them aren't necessarily dead; they're very likely still active somewhere!"

Lin Yu racked his brains but couldn't figure out where the five nobles had gone. There was no trace of these five people in hell. Where did they go?

"Okay! I've said enough today. It's time to go to bed. If you have any questions, ask me next time."

Adnais said this in a flat tone, and as soon as he finished speaking, he didn't say another word, as if he was immersed in endless silence.

"He...is asleep again? What's wrong with this guy? Is he always half asleep and half awake?"

"He's been sleeping like this for so many years, yet he can still sleep so soundly. I wonder if he's really that sleepy."

Seeing this scene, Lin Yu couldn't help feeling a little stunned. Thinking of this, Lin Yu shook his head helplessly and muttered to himself in his heart.

"Humph, do you think he wants to sleep? It's because my attack just now injured his soul, so he had to fall into a deep sleep to recover from his injuries."

At this moment, Emperor Ziwei suddenly sneered.

"So that's how it is! I thought Old Deng was trying to kill me just now, but how come his attitude suddenly changed and he's answering every question? I guess you must have hurt him."

Lin Yu quickly began to flatter him, his words full of admiration.

"But having said that, Your Majesty, you are truly formidable! With just a single blow, you were able to severely injure the powerful Adneis, forcing him to sleep to recover. It seems your strength is simply unfathomable! My admiration for you is like the endless torrent of a river, like the overflowing Yellow River, unstoppable once it begins!"

Lin Yu cited extensively and spoke eloquently. Everything he said had a source and was logically sound. This performance made the Emperor Ziwei nod slightly in approval.

At that moment, Emperor Ziwei felt that this boy was not without merit! Thinking about it carefully, he did have some advantages that were eye-catching.

Adneis fell into a deep sleep, and Lin Yu had no choice but to return the same way he had come. After all, his primary purpose for coming to the Soul King Palace was to repair Renji's Zanpakutō. Now, unexpectedly meeting the Soul King and learning so many secrets was an unexpected surprise.

"Soul King-sama has already told me that from now on you can travel between Soul Society and the Soul King Palace as you please."

Just as Lin Yu slowly walked down the third floor, the monk had been waiting for him for a long time.

Although the monk was puzzled as to why the Spirit King treated Lin Yu so well, as his guardian, the Spirit King's orders were like imperial decrees and he had to obey them.

"Hey! This old Deng is really good at being a god. It seems he's not the kind of person who is stuck in the past and boring."

When Lin Yu heard this, the corners of his mouth rose slightly and he muttered softly. After that, he followed the monk out of the Lingwang Palace.

After leaving the Spirit King's palace, Lin Yu paused briefly, scanning the surrounding scenery with a plan in mind. Now that he was already in the Spirit King's palace, he couldn't miss the opportunity to visit his old friend, Hikifune Kiryu.

So he slowly flew towards the direction of Wotonden where Hikifune Kiryu lived, leaving the bewildered monk standing there in a daze.

"Is this guy so rude? He left without even saying hello."

The monk watched Lin Yu flying farther and farther away, heading straight for the temple of Hikifune Kiryu. Although he was very unhappy, he had no choice.

"Captain Lin Yu! I knew you would come towards me."

Lin Yu quickly arrived outside the Wotun Hall. Just as he was about to step in, he heard a hearty laugh coming from inside. A chubby woman holding a fried rice spoon came out. It was the former captain of the 12th Division, Kiryu Hikifune.

Seeing how fat Kiryu Hikifune had become, Lin Yu just wanted to say that the food in Squad Zero was really good!