Pope Hall, Bibi Dong raised her hand and waved it lightly. In a moment, a golden figure appeared at the entrance of the palace.
Yue Guan stepped in and bowed before the throne.
Your His Holiness the Pope.
" Yue Guan," Bibi Dong slowly began, "You and Poison Douluo Dugu Bo are quite familiar with each other, aren't you?"
Yue Guan paused for a moment, then nodded. "I've dealt with him quite a bit. That Old Poison's skill with poison is indeed troublesome. If we really have to fight, I won't have much of an advantage right now."
"Then you will go to Heaven Dou City," Bibi Dong said, her tone leaving no room for argument. "Represent the Spirit Hall and meet with Lin Mo."
Yue Guan frowned almost imperceptibly.
Of course he knew Lin Mo.
He had seen the message sent back by Snake Lance Douluo, and he was also aware of the urgent report sent by Salas.
A twelve-year-old Soul King with Fourth Soul Ring that has lasted for ten thousand years—such talent is truly astonishing.
But sending him to Heaven Dou City was still to see the person Dugu Bo was protecting.
"Your Majesty," Yue Guan raised his head, his tone hesitant, "Although I am familiar with Dugu Bo, our relationship is not exactly good."
We just clashed a few days ago; his cultivation has improved, and my subordinates even suffered a minor loss.
He paused, then added, "Moreover, the message from Snake Lance Spear mentioned that the young master seems to be interested in recruiting Lin Mo as well."
If I were to go, I fear it would be—"
"Afraid of being caught between me and her?" Bibi Dong interrupted him.
Yue Guan remained silent.
This is precisely what's giving him the biggest headache.
The Pope Hall and the Worship Hall have always kept to themselves, but this time, even though the young master Qian Renxue has made her stance clear, the Pope still wants to interfere.
Regardless of the outcome, his departure will inevitably offend the young master.
"Just go," Bibi Dong's voice turned colder. "I'll handle things on her end; you just need to do what I tell you to do."
Yue Guan sighed inwardly, knowing there was no turning back, and could only helplessly bow and say, "Your subordinate obeys. However—"
To what extent does His Majesty intend to win over Lin Mo? What price are we willing to pay to recruit him?
This is a question he needs to clarify.
Bibi Dong told Yue Guan the conditions she had prepared beforehand.
After bowing, Yue Guan withdrew from the Pope Hall. As he walked out of the palace, he looked up at the sky and felt a sudden headache.
This task is really difficult.
Not long after, in Heaven Dou City, at the Spirit Temple.
Salas paced back and forth at the temple entrance, looking anxious.
Finally, a golden figure appeared in his sight; Yue Guan was still dressed in white.
" Elder Ju!" Salas hurriedly went to greet her, bowing respectfully.
Yue Guan glanced at him indifferently. "Are you at the Dugu Manor?"
"Yes, he's been staying at the Dugu Manor, personally protected by Poison Douluo," Salas quickly replied. "I've already sent people to keep an eye on him; Lin Mo hasn't left the house these past few days."
"Lead the way," Yue Guan said.
Salas was overjoyed and quickly led the way.
With Chrysanthemum Douluo's intervention, he finally felt more confident when he went to see Lin Mo and Dugu Bo.
Just moments after Chrysanthemum Douluo and Salas set off, Qian Renxue's spies planted around the Spirit Temple had already relayed the message back.
The Crown Prince's residence, study.
Qian Renxue sat behind her desk, looking at the secret report that had just been delivered to her, and her face darkened visibly.
"Okay, very good."
She put down the confidential report, her voice icy, "I've warned her more than once, but she still insists on interfering in my affairs!"
The Snake Lance Douluo, standing to the side, lowered his head and remained silent.
" Yue Guan has arrived in Heaven Dou City and is currently heading to the Dugu Manor with Salas." Qian Renxue stood up and walked to the window. "She completely disregards me."
Snake Lance Douluo hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Young Master, perhaps His Holiness the Pope is simply eager to attract talent—"
"So eager to acquire talent?" Qian Renxue sneered. "Does the Spirit Hall lack geniuses? Each of her Golden Generation is one in a million. Why bother competing with me for Lin Mo?"
She clearly saw the uniqueness of Lin Mo's Martial Soul and wanted to find a way to solve that person's Martial Soul problem.
She knew Bibi Dong too well.
Besides power and strength, that woman only had eyes for that man named Yu Xiaogang.
This is the real reason why she was willing to overstep her bounds to intervene.
"So now we—" Snake Lance Douluo asked tentatively.
Qian Renxue remained silent for a moment, then said, "Let's wait and see."
This is, after all, Heaven Dou City, the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire, and it is not appropriate for her to appear in the Dugu Manor as Xue Qinghe at this time.
The living room of the Dugu Manor.
Dugu Bo sat in the main seat, his expression not very good.
Lin Mo sat to his left, his expression calm.
" Old Poison, don't put on that face." Yue Guan's voice came from the doorway. "I'm here representing the Spirit Hall, after all. Is this how you treat your guests?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yue Guan and Salas walked in one after the other.
Dugu Bo glanced at Yue Guan and sneered, "You old chrysanthemum, why aren't you staying in Spirit City? What are you doing here?"
"Naturally, I have come to pay a visit on the orders of His Holiness the Pope." Yue Guan did not stand on ceremony and sat down on an empty chair to the side.
Salas stood behind Yue Guan, looking somewhat embarrassed. As the Hall Master of the Spirit Temple in Heaven Dou City, he didn't even have a seat here.
Dugu Bo glanced at Salas and said calmly, "Bishop Salas, Yue Guan and I have some private matters to discuss. You should go back now."
Salas's face stiffened, and he subconsciously looked at Yue Guan.
Yue Guan seemed not to hear, picked up another untouched cup of tea on the table, and gently blew on it.
Salas cursed inwardly, but he knew he had no right to speak here.
He forced a smile, bowed, and said, "Then this subordinate will take his leave."
After saying that, he turned and left the living room, closing the door behind him.
Only three people remained in the living room.
Dugu Bo then looked at Yue Guan, his tone unfriendly. "Speak quickly if you have something to say, or shut up. I don't have time to waste here with you."
Yue Guan put down his teacup and said without beating around the bush, "I'm here on behalf of the Spirit Hall and His Holiness the His Holiness the Pope."
He looked at Lin Mo, his gaze becoming serious. "According to custom, the Spirit Hall will extend invitations to any talented Soul Master who appear on the continent."
Lin Mo, are you interested in joining the Spirit Hall?
Lin Mo did not answer immediately.
Yue Guan seemed to have anticipated his hesitation, and raised her hand to stop him from speaking, "Don't rush to refuse. Let me tell you what we can offer you before you make a decision."
He paused, then continued, "But before we discuss terms, I have a favor to ask. Could I see your legendary, External Beast Martial Soul with my own eyes?"
Lin Mo looked at Dugu Bo, Dugu Bo nodded.
Without further hesitation, Lin Mo's mind stirred, and with a flash of red light, the Charizard appeared directly in the living room.
Yue Guan's pupils contracted slightly.
He not only sensed the pure Fire-type on the Charizard, but also caught the fleeting Soul Power fluctuations when Lin Mo released his Martial Soul.
That aura he knew all too well!
Yue Guan's expression changed, and he suddenly stood up from his chair, appearing in front of Lin Mo in a flash.
Dugu Bo seemed to have anticipated this scene, remaining seated and motionless.
Lin Mo did not dodge, letting Yue Guan make his move.
Yue Guan raised his hand and struck Lin Mo with seven consecutive palms.
The palm strikes weren't heavy, but each strike landed precisely on a specific spot: the neck, legs, arms, chest, and back.
Seven streams of Soul Power flowed into Lin Mo's body along with the palm strike.
The next moment, a faint golden light appeared on Lin Mo's body. Upon seeing this golden light, Yue Guan's hand froze in mid-air, and he stood there stiffly.
His breathing became rapid, and his eyes were filled with disbelief.
With a flick of his wrist, a beautiful purple chrysanthemum appeared in his hand. The petals Fluffy, and the whole chrysanthemum was perfectly integrated, yet it emitted no fragrance.
It was Yue Guan's Martial Soul, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, ranked among the immortal treasures!
Yue Guan stared intently at Lin Mo, her voice trembling with excitement, "You—you consumed this immortal herb? Did you?"
"Yes." Lin Mo nodded. "I did indeed eat a Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum."