Chapter 143: Supreme Pontiff's Invitation, Lin Mo's Choice
Yue Guan stared at Lin Mo, his breathing becoming slightly hurried.
He took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound steady, but he still could not hide the urgency in his tone.
"Lin Mo, since you have consumed the Strange Velvet Sky-reaching Chrysanthemum, you and I can be considered to share a bond."
"Let me ask you, are you willing to take me as your master?"
Speaking to this point, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan stepped forward, looking at Lin Mo with burning eyes.
"With your talent, plus the foundation tempered by the Strange Velvet Sky-reaching Chrysanthemum, your future achievements will never be below mine. Perhaps, you may even have the hope of catching up to those great figures in the Consecration Hall!"
"Give it a rest, Chrysanthemum Guan!"
Before Yue Guan could finish speaking, Dugu Bo, who was sitting to the side, sneered.
He leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and looked like someone watching a show while enjoying the chaos.
"With Lin Mo's talent, isn't surpassing you just a matter of time? Why must he take you as his master?"
Dugu Bo's green eyes slanted toward Yue Guan, his tone full of mockery.
"You old chrysanthemum, stop trying to put gold on your own face."
The corner of Yue Guan's mouth twitched violently.
He had been too emotional just now and had momentarily forgotten this point.
The talent Lin Mo had displayed was already shocking. A twelve year old Spirit King with a ten thousand year fourth spirit ring.
Thinking back on his own words just now, there was indeed a hint of self praise.
Yue Guan coughed lightly to hide his embarrassment. He held up the Strange Velvet Sky-reaching Chrysanthemum in his hand and looked at Lin Mo.
"Since you have consumed this item, do you recognize it?"
Lin Mo nodded, his expression calm.
"I recognize it. This immortal herb is called the Strange Velvet Sky-reaching Chrysanthemum. It was Senior Poison Douluo who took it out for me to consume back then."
"The relevant knowledge regarding its medicinal properties was also told to me by Senior."
Hearing Lin Mo's words, Dugu Bo, who was sitting to the side, immediately revealed a look of pride.
He did indeed recognize this immortal herb.
Back when he discovered that medicinal garden, he could not name most of the strange flowers and herbs, but this Strange Velvet Sky-reaching Chrysanthemum had left a particularly deep impression on him because of Yue Guan.
Yue Guan looked at Dugu Bo with some surprise.
"Old Poison, you are certainly generous." His tone was complex, containing both surprise and a trace of imperceptible envy.
"Such an immortal herb, and you just gave it away?"
If this item had been in his hands, it would definitely have allowed his long stagnant cultivation to advance further. But since it had already been consumed by Lin Mo, he could only think about it now.
Dugu Bo snorted and replied without hesitation, "Lin Mo is my brother. It was just a mere Strange Velvet Sky-reaching Chrysanthemum. I gave it, so I gave it. What is there to be reluctant about?"
He spoke decisively, as if that immortal herb were nothing more than an ordinary item that could be gifted on a whim.
Yue Guan was silent for a moment and did not continue this topic.
If he continued, he would be the first one unable to bear the stimulation.
He turned around, his gaze falling back onto Charizard.
This time, he looked much more carefully than before. His gaze moved downward and slowly rested on the five spirit rings at Charizard's feet.
Yellow, yellow, purple, black, black.
Five spirit rings. Two hundred year, one thousand year, and two ten thousand year.
Seeing it with his own eyes was ultimately different from hearing it recounted by others.
A trace of surprise flashed in Yue Guan's eyes, but it quickly turned into relief.
After a moment of thought, he felt he had found the reason why Lin Mo's cultivation had improved so rapidly.
An immortal herb like the Strange Velvet Sky-reaching Chrysanthemum had astonishing medicinal effects.
If Lin Mo had truly consumed it early on, then supplemented it with other resources, pushing his cultivation to this level was not impossible.
Otherwise, relying solely on his own hard work, even if he had started cultivating from his mother's womb, it would have been impossible for this kid to reach the Spirit King Realm at twelve years old.
Yue Guan thought this, but he did not notice that Charizard, standing to the side, was scratching its head with its claws, its dragon face revealing a hint of human-like confusion.
This was the first time it had been ignored so thoroughly. Yue Guan's attention had been focused on Lin Mo from beginning to end.
Charizard let out a low grumble, still feeling a little unaccustomed to it.
Yue Guan withdrew his gaze, turned to Lin Mo, and his expression became serious.
"Lin Mo, I have come today to represent Spirit Hall and formally extend an invitation to you. Are you willing to join Spirit Hall?"
"With your talent, as long as you are willing to join Spirit Hall, you can immediately become a personal disciple of the Supreme Pontiff, with a status even above the Golden Generation."
Yue Guan looked at Lin Mo and said word by word, "And with the talent you have displayed, in time, it is not impossible for you to become the Saint of Spirit Hall in the future!"
These words carried immense weight.
The Saint of Spirit Hall was the future heir to the Supreme Pontiff, with a revered status and monstrous authority.
The living room was quiet for a moment.
Dugu Bo frowned slightly but did not speak.
What came next was Lin Mo's choice, and he would not interfere.
Lin Mo was silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head.
"Many thanks for your kind favor, Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo."
"But I am currently still a student of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and I have also received the title of Earl from the Heaven Dou Empire."
"Before graduating from the academy, I have no intention of considering joining other forces for the time being."
Lin Mo refused very decisively.
However, no surprise appeared on Yue Guan's face. He looked as if he had already expected this.
He sighed lightly, and his tone softened.
"It is fine. This matter is of great importance, and it is only right that you want to consider it for a while longer."
Yue Guan changed the topic.
"However, the Supreme Pontiff gave me a strict order. No matter what, I must bring you back to Spirit City for a visit."
He looked at Lin Mo and added, "It is just a simple meeting. We will not force you to make a decision right now."
Lin Mo raised his eyes to meet Yue Guan's gaze.
After a moment of silence, he suddenly reached out and pointed to Charizard at the side.
"Is it because of my Martial Soul?"
Yue Guan was slightly stunned, then nodded.
"Correct. The Supreme Pontiff is very interested in your Martial Soul."
"Lin Mo, you do not need to be guarded against Spirit Hall because of those baseless rumors from the outside world."
"Those are all slanders against Spirit Hall spread by people with ulterior motives."
"For all Spirit Masters in the world, as long as they have the heart to pursue a higher realm, Spirit Hall is their best destination, bar none."
Speaking to this point, his tone was full of confidence.
"The Supreme Pontiff's summons this time will only benefit you, with absolutely no harm. I can guarantee this to you in the name of an Elder of Spirit Hall."
The living room fell into silence again.
Dugu Bo looked at Lin Mo, his gaze carrying a question.
Lin Mo met his eyes and nodded gently.
After a long time, Lin Mo sighed heavily.
He looked at Yue Guan, his voice steady.
"Since that is the case, I will accompany Senior to Spirit City."
A trace of joy flashed in Yue Guan's eyes, but he quickly restrained it and nodded.
"Good. There is no time to lose. We will set off tomorrow."
Dugu Bo suddenly spoke at this moment.
"I will go along as well."
Yue Guan frowned and looked at him. "Old Poison, the Supreme Pontiff only spoke of seeing Lin Mo."
"So what?" Dugu Bo sneered. "Lin Mo is my brother. Wherever he goes, I will follow. Is there a problem?"
"What, or are you saying your Spirit City does not allow outsiders to enter now?"
The corner of Yue Guan's mouth twitched, and in the end, he could only say helplessly, "Suit yourself."
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