After Bibi Dong and several Titled Douluo elders left one after another, a large group of Cardinals and experts at the Soul Saint level or above immediately crowded around.
Some congratulated the Imperial Fighting Team, while others seized the chance to cozy up to Lin Nuo.
To get anywhere on Douluo Continent, strength alone wasn't enough.
What mattered most was the damn art of dealing with people!
Given the talent Lin Nuo had shown, his future as Spirit Hall's Holy Son was practically set in stone.
As these people saw it, his eventual succession as Pope was only a matter of time.
Not to mention, he was the Pope's child!
Their young lord was a hidden dragon in deep waters.
If they didn't step forward to make his acquaintance now, were they supposed to wait in line after Lin Nuo became Pope?
Lin Nuo kept a smile on his face as he met everyone's enthusiasm.
"I appreciate your kindness."
"Ultimately, whatever position I hold in the future, I'll be contributing to Spirit Hall."
"Let's all strive together."
At that, the people around him burst into applause and cheers.
Their young lord had put it so well!
His talent and status hadn't made him the least bit arrogant.
Spirit Hall was always foremost in his thoughts.
What did you call that?
Loyalty!
As the crowd of well-wishers gradually dispersed, Hu Liena made her way over to Lin Nuo.
She blinked her large eyes and asked with some trepidation,
"Lin... Lin Nuo."
"Have you thought about what I said before?"
Lin Nuo rubbed his chin.
In his previous life, Teacher Tong had said it best.
Don't initiate, don't refuse, don't take responsibility.
That's the wisest course of all!
"Hu Liena."
"In principle, I'm not opposed."
"But you know as well as I