Seeing Lin Mu act this way, the three Committee Members' hearts skipped a beat, fearing Chrysanthemum Douluo would make trouble over it.
However, Chrysanthemum Douluo did not care about such formalities. His sharp eyes scrutinized Lin Mu as he asked suspiciously, "Did you really defeat that old poisoner, Dugu Bo?"
"Other than me, can you find a second Soul Sage who defeated a Titled Douluo?" Lin Mu asked calmly.
The moment those words came out, everyone present was startled. They rarely saw such a cold and arrogant side of Lin Mu.
Normally, Lin Mu was only this decisive and direct when he fought.
Hearing such arrogant words, a flicker of surprise passed through Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes.
His initial contempt instantly vanished, replaced by profound astonishment and newfound seriousness. With the cultivation of a Soul Sage, he possessed such strength. So what if he was a little arrogant?
"Her Excellency the Pope has issued an order. She requests your presence at the Papal Palace."
As he spoke, Chrysanthemum Douluo toyed with his slender fingernails, his tone carrying the lofty superiority of a Spirit Hall elder.
Upon hearing this, the three Committee Members' hearts leaped into their throats. They looked at Lin Mu with immense concern, worried both that he would agree and that he would offend Spirit Hall because of it.
Yet Lin Mu remained as calm as ever and simply said two words: "No time."
Seeing that he did not take the Pope's Order seriously, Chrysanthemum Douluo frowned and said unhappily, "You dare defy the Pope's Order?"
"I need to help my disciple hunt for a Soul Ring," Lin Mu said indifferently.
Hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo pondered for a moment before taking a step back. "Her Excellency the Pope has always been magnanimous. She can allow you to delay for