Getting straight to the point, but how?

Staring at the closed door.

The masked woman's eyes widened.

Things happened so fast that she hadn't even had time to react.

Her eyes narrowed slightly as she looked at her empty hands, never expecting that the other person would take the jade pendant away so easily.

And it's so fast.

This elder,

They're very generous with gifts, but they never do anything for anyone!

But.

A confident smug glint appeared in the masked woman's eyes.

Regarding this situation...

She had expected this!

To be precise, it wasn't that she had the ability to foresee the future, but rather that His Holiness the Pope had foresight.

Half an hour ago.

Pope's Hall.

The coolness of the morning air is refreshing and invigorating.

In the dimly lit Pope's Hall, Bibi Dong sat on her throne, impeccably dressed and with a dignified expression.

He always exudes the solemn aura unique to those in positions of power.

Anyone who sees this will unconsciously feel respect and awe.

"Number Three, go to the Tenth Elder's house later and invite him to the Pope's Hall."

Below the throne, in the middle of the main hall.

The woman in black, her face veiled, bowed, her eyes filled with reverence. "Yes."

Answer complete.

The masked woman, who had no name but was codenamed Three, turned to leave.

"Etc."

Behind her, Bibi Dong's authoritative voice rang out, interrupting her.

"Please give your instructions, Pope Holiness."

The veiled woman turned around, bowed slightly, and offered her hands in prayer.

"Go and call him, he might not come."

Bibi Dong's words surprised the masked woman.

She knew that a new elder had arrived at the Elder Hall.

How dare such a new elder disrespect the supreme Pope?

Putting aside the issue of face, the Spirit Hall's sect law stipulates that all elders in the Elder Hall must be loyal to the Pope; otherwise, they may be punished as a warning according to the law.

Even the other members of the Elder Hall.

They obeyed the Pope's every word.

Certainly.

Some of them were merely going along with the charade, but none of them dared to directly refuse the Pope's decree.

But.

The masked woman did know.

One week ago.

An elder from the Elder Hall and the Worshipper Golden Crocodile Worship Hall sparred, which ended with the Worshipper Golden Crocodile admitting defeat.

And this elder of the Elder Hall is none other than the protagonist of this mission, the Tenth Elder!

This new elder is incredibly powerful, leaving people feeling awe and wonder.

Thinking of this, a sense of solemnity arose in the masked woman's heart.

She has always held the strong in awe.

This new elder is so powerful that even if he doesn't obey the Pope's decree, it seems the Pope can't do anything about him.

If he makes an excuse not to come, tell him that if he doesn't come, half of his salary will be deducted.

As she spoke, Bibi Dong's lips curled slightly, her beautiful eyes brimming with confidence.

She's got Li Mubai by her side!

In front of Li Mubai's room.

Recalling the Pope's instructions in the Pope's Hall, the masked woman's eyes revealed an expression of "I knew it."

Now.

She couldn't help but admire the Pope's wisdom and prowess.

They were able to predict the new elder's next move in advance.

And then...

The masked woman looked at the closed door, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Did the Pope's words truly have any effect on this elder?

The owner of the house in front of us.

That's the person who, during a friendly sparring match, made the Worshipper Golden Crocodile himself admit defeat!

Would such an exceptional person really care about such a meager salary?

Would the other person really obediently follow her to the Pope's Hall to meet the Pope just because she repeated His Holiness the Pope's words verbatim?

The masked woman felt a Sisi tension.

After all, the person she was threatening was a Titled Douluo!

Will this thing she's long wanted to do, but never dared to, really happen today?

Will the other party really listen to her threats?

What if the other party gets angry and embarrassed? Will they teach her a lesson?

These questions were being carefully considered in my mind.

The masked woman's eyes flashed with determination, regardless of whether the other party would obediently leave with her because of the Pope's words, or whether the other party would become enraged and lash out because of those words.

She was determined to relay His Holiness the Pope's exact words, word for word.

This,

It is her mission, and she will spare no effort!

Inside the house.

Seeing Li Mubai suddenly close the door, Zhao Shuran couldn't help but look puzzled.

"Brother Bai, what's wrong?"

The veiled woman's voice wasn't loud, so Zhao Shuran, being an ordinary person, didn't understand what the two were talking about.

But.

Seeing Li Mubai's actions, she still asked with some unease.

"It's nothing, sis, he was just asking for directions."

Li Mubai waved his hand, indicating that Zhao Shuran didn't need to worry.

Upon hearing this, the beautiful woman's expression returned to normal.

Actually, she wanted to say something to Li Mubai: even if someone is just asking for directions, they should still be polite.

However, upon closer examination...

Li Mubai was well-versed in poetry and classical texts, so he was certainly of good character.

In this way...

It certainly wasn't that Li Mubai was impolite, but rather that the person outside was impolite and spoke rudely, which led Li Mubai to act impolitely.

Thinking about this...

Zhao Shuran couldn't help but want to speak up and comfort Li Mubai.

However.

Just then...

Knock knock knock...

There was another knock on the door.

Both of them looked up from the living room.

Li Mubai's complexion was not good; he had already explained that he was ill and not fit to go out.

But the other person still insisted on rambling on.

This person has absolutely no understanding of social etiquette!

Li Mubai was unwilling to pay attention, but the knocking on the door continued rhythmically and forcefully.

It makes one's mind uneasy.

Hey, what are you doing?

Final.

Overwhelmed, Li Mubai muttered a complaint to himself before walking to the door and rattling the bolt.

With a creak, the door opened again.

"Didn't I tell you I was seriously ill? Why are you still here?"

Li Mubai looked at the masked woman outside the door with a reluctant expression, his tone full of resentment.

"Your Excellency, His Holiness the Pope asked me to convey a message to you."

The masked woman lowered her head slightly, her eyes full of respect, and even her tone was very careful, not daring to raise her voice at all.

Li Mubai raised an eyebrow. "What did you say?"

Although 1 doesn't know what exactly Bibi Dong said.

But at this moment, a sense of unease had already risen in his heart.

He was certain.

What the masked woman was about to say was definitely not good news!

"His Holiness the Pope instructed me to tell the Elder: If the Elder refuses to go to the Spirit Hall, from now on, three tiers of the Elder's salary will be deducted every month."

The masked woman lowered her head and repeated Bibi Dong's words to Wan Wan in their entirety.

After saying that.

She subtly shifted her gaze upwards, trying to secretly observe the elder's reaction.

It was just a glance.

She was utterly shocked.

Because the elder's face had now turned a deep liver color.

This indicates that the other party's psychological reaction was particularly intense; otherwise, they wouldn't have shown such an expression.

That's amazing!

His Holiness the Pope's words actually worked!!

The masked woman could hardly believe it.

The powerful elder before them, who had even defeated Golden Crocodile Douluo in a friendly sparring match, actually cared about such a small amount of salary.

Suddenly.

A guess then arose in her mind.

Could it be... that this elder before me is a person of pure heart and selfless devotion?!

The moment the idea popped into her mind, she knew it couldn't be wrong.

As for the reason?

The masked woman's eyes slowly moved, surveying the small courtyard before her.

Simple and unadorned, pure and unassuming...

These words immediately sprang to mind.

Looking at the upper echelons of the Spirit Hall.

Leaving aside important figures like elders, even the Platinum Bishop, who serves as the Hall Master of the Platinum Main Hall under the Spirit Hall, wouldn't have such a small house.

That's right.

It's small!

In the eyes of the masked woman, Li Mubai's house was simply too small.

As a member of the intelligence agency directly under the Pope, she had already seen the residences of many important figures.

Imperial palaces, gardens, fiefdoms, towering fortresses...

These are the mansions of those important figures; each one covers hundreds or thousands of acres.

It's quite unusual for an elder like this to have a residence that's merely a small villa in the bustling city.

And.

The fact that the other party could be controlled by His Holiness the Pope for a mere stipend shows that he did not use his status and power to amass wealth.

Such a person,

That's extremely rare, you could say it's incredibly precious.

"Sigh~"

Li Mubai remained silent for a long time.

A long time.

He let out a long sigh, like a deflated balloon.

Li Mubai felt a pang of regret.

That sparring match back then.

He sent Old Bear to bet on him to win the sparring match, forgetting only himself.

If he had staked his own life back then, would he have been choked by Bibi Dong's control over his financial destiny?

It's all tears when I think about it.

It was because his strength had greatly improved at the time, and he became somewhat complacent.

So they forgot about something so important.

Li Mubai shook his head, his face full of helplessness.

What other options are there?

There was no other way. For the sake of his meager earnings from brothels, he had no choice but to go to the Pope's Hall and engage in scheming and intrigue with that woman.

Turning back to the bedroom, Li Mubai woke up the 'sleepy' Xiao Qian.

"I have to go out, so don't wait for me for lunch."

Xiao Qian, lying on the bed, squinted her eyes and softly uttered an "uh".

Seeing her like this, Li Mubai shook his head helplessly.

Li Mubai had no choice but to deal with Xiao Qian, who was reluctant to get out of bed, and it wasn't appropriate to directly wake her up.

After all, his current state is thanks to what he did last night.

If it weren't for the revelry that last night, which lasted until the moon was high in the sky, she wouldn't be so exhausted.

And.

Xiao Qian is not an ordinary person, but a Soul Master with considerable strength.

If it were an ordinary woman, she would probably have already fallen into a deep sleep, and wouldn't have been able to stay awake until the moon was high in the sky.

"Oh, right, Sister Zhao is here. Don't stay up too late."

Li Mubai gave one last instruction before leaving the bedroom.

And after he left.

Xiao Qian, who had been sleepy, was suddenly wide awake. Her eyes were wide open, and a blush appeared on her face, as if she had thought of something.

"Sister, I have to leave now. The crowd outside has left, you can stay and play with Xiao Qian."

"Forehead."

After Zhao Shuran nodded, Li Mubai headed straight for the gate.

Li Mubai stepped out of the threshold, looked at the masked woman, and said calmly, "Let's go."

Although he was threatened and felt somewhat annoyed, he did not choose to vent his annoyance on the masked woman in front of him.

He can still distinguish right from wrong.

The other party was merely a messenger; the real culprit was the woman he didn't really want to see.

Whenever this woman crosses paths with him, nothing good ever comes of it.

They remained silent the entire way.

Li Mubai simply continued on his way.

And behind.

The woman wearing the fox mask peered at the man's figure through the two windows in the mask.

He was eight feet tall, incredibly strong, exceptionally handsome, and exceptionally talented...

These words appeared in her mind unconsciously and lingered for Jiujiu.

She felt curious about the unconventional elder before her.

They dared to refuse even the Pope's invitation.

This was the first time she had ever met an elder like this.

The Pope's Hall.

Tap tap tap...

Clear footsteps echoed outside the empty hall.

Suddenly.

The footsteps paused.

A figure had already appeared outside the gates of the Pope's Hall.

The visitor was none other than Li Mubai.

He looked up into the hall and saw a beautiful figure sitting upright on the magnificent golden throne.

Sunlight streamed through the window and fell upon the throne.

The entire throne reflected a dazzling golden light, making the figure sitting on it appear even more sacred and radiant, like a god rather than a mortal.

"Pope Holiness, how have you been?"

The dissatisfaction on Li Mubai's face vanished completely the moment he stood outside the main hall.

With a warm expression, he slowly entered the main hall.

"How have you been? It's only been a week since we last saw each other. What, you missed me?"

The words had barely left his mouth.

Bibi Dong, whose face had been carrying a faint smile, suddenly froze.

Damn it.

How could I have said such a thing?

She was filled with regret, constantly blaming herself for speaking without thinking, acknowledging how careless she had been.

In the center of the main hall.

Upon hearing these words, Li Mubai was inwardly panicked.

Damn!

Does this woman even joke?

This is totally out of character!

A vast wave of emotion surged within Li Mubai's heart, and he could not calm it down for Jiujiu.

Bibi Dong's words were completely different from the Bibi Dong he remembered.

At least.

The Bibi Dong in his memory was absolutely ruthless, filled with disgust and hatred for the world, and spoke to her subordinates in a completely Bingbing tone. It was impossible for him to hear her joking words.

And now.

Bibi Dong is right in front of me.

She seems to be slightly different from the Bibi Dong he remembers!

How should I answer this question?

I need help online, urgently!

On the throne.

Listening to the whispers around her, Bibi Dong thought to herself, "Just as I thought."

Her words just now were indeed misunderstood by Li Mubai.

"No!"

"We can't let him answer, or I'll be put on the defensive. We have to strike first!"

Thinking about this...

Bibi Dong parted her pearly white teeth slightly and asked seriously:

"Li Mubai, I have something important to ask you today, so let's skip the small talk and get straight to the point."

In the center of the main hall.

Li Mubai was still thinking about how to return to Bibi Dong's words.

And at this moment.

He felt a sense of relief upon hearing Bibi Dong's words.

At the same time.

My mind involuntarily went to the following:

Let's get straight to the point.

I like.

How can I get it?