Ling Xiao

On Douluo Continent, strength reigned supreme. Even though the guard was much older than Han Yu, he had no choice but to change his attitude in the face of absolute strength.

Han Yu said nothing more and simply waited quietly at the entrance.

The guard did not know him. If Han Yu had come looking for trouble, then bringing him into the residence would not leave the guard with enough lives to die for it.

"Master, a Soul Emperor calling himself Han Yu is outside asking to see you. He looks very young, and he may be from Spirit Hall," the Steward hurriedly reported upon receiving the news.

"Could he have been sent by Big Sister?" Ling Hai stroked his chin. "Let him in. I wonder if he was sent by Big Sister."

Not long afterward, Han Yu arrived at the Reception Room under the guard's guidance.

Although Ling Hai did not know him, a Soul Emperor of such a young age was worth befriending.

"You must be young friend Han Yu. This old man is Ling Hai. May I ask what brings you here today?"

Han Yu cupped his hands. "I have long heard of Senior Ling Hai's great name. This junior has come uninvited, and I hope you will forgive the intrusion."

A Soul Emperor at such a young age surely possessed limitless potential. Ling Hai would not be displeased over such a trivial matter. After all, genius powerhouses received different treatment.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Han Yu got straight to the point. "Senior Ling Hai, to be honest, I came because I took a liking to your granddaughter's talent and wish to recruit her into my team."

After Han Yu gave a brief explanation, Ling Hai understood that he intended to form a team for the Soul Master Grand Competition.

At the same time, he confirmed that Han Yu had not been sent by his eldest sister.

"So, young friend Han Yu, are you a teacher at some academy?"

As it happened, his granddaughter needed to enroll in an Advanced Soul Master Academy, but after searching everywhere, he had yet to find a suitable one. If she could receive personal cultivation guidance from a genius powerhouse like Han Yu, it would be greatly beneficial to her as well.

"To be honest, I do not hold a position at any Advanced Soul Master Academy. But if you trust me, I guarantee that your granddaughter will be placed in the starting lineup for the next Soul Master Grand Competition and achieve a respectable result."

Sincerity was always the ultimate weapon. Besides, someone as straightforward as Ling Hai would only be put off by convoluted schemes and roundabout words.

Ling Hai truly felt no dislike toward the sincere young man before him. He said, "Young friend Han Yu, I can sense the surging aura of fire within you. Excellent. My eldest sister is an elder of Spirit Hall. If you are willing, I can ask her to take you as her disciple. Also, there is no need for you to seek out other academies. You can directly take up a position at Spirit Hall Academy."

Hearing this, Han Yu understood.

He had only been making a guess before. Ling Hai's martial soul did resemble Spirit Crane Douluo's. After hearing Ling Hai say this, he could confirm that the person Ling Hai spoke of was indeed Spirit Crane Douluo.

As one of the exceedingly rare female Titled Douluo on Douluo Continent, Spirit Crane Douluo was undoubtedly one of heaven's favored.

However, Spirit Crane Douluo belonged to Bibi Dong's faction, and Han Yu had no intention of joining Bibi Dong.

"I appreciate Senior Ling Hai's kindness. However, this junior has plans of his own. If you trust me, please rest assured and entrust your granddaughter to my guidance."

Han Yu vaguely guessed that Ling Hai had not allowed his granddaughter to enroll at Spirit Hall Academy because of the internal factional struggles within Spirit Hall.

Spirit Crane Douluo could not interfere in Spirit Hall Academy's affairs. If his granddaughter entered the academy, her cultivation resources would inevitably be withheld by those with ulterior motives. He wanted to recommend Han Yu to the academy. First, given Han Yu's talent, Spirit Hall would not target him too heavily. Second, he wished to use this favor to have Han Yu look after his granddaughter.

"May I ask which academy you intend to join?" Ling Hai asked after some thought.

Han Yu replied, "I have some connection with the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, so I will likely go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

This did not mean he intended to serve Qian Renxue or join the Heaven Dou Empire. Rather, it was for Qin Ming. Han Yu had long wanted to deal with that ungrateful bastard.

Ling Hai did not know Spirit Hall's plans, but he had a good relationship with the Barak Royal Family. Going to Heaven Dou Royal Academy was not a bad choice.

However, he did not rush to decide. Instead, he said, "Young friend Han Yu, didn't you say you have two other students? Bring them here and let me have a look. If their talents truly are as you described, then I can rest easy entrusting my granddaughter to you."

Ling Hai was no fool. He would not easily trust someone, even if he had a favorable impression of Han Yu.

"Please wait a moment, Senior."

Han Yu had long anticipated this response, and Ye Lingling and the other girl had already been waiting outside for quite some time.

Not long afterward, at the Martial Arts Arena of the Ling Residence, Ling Hai emerged with his granddaughter.

Since he wanted to see the geniuses Han Yu had taught, having his granddaughter spar with them was a good choice.

"This junior is Ye Lingling, sixteen years old. My martial soul is the Begonia Flower, as requested by Teacher Han. I am a level thirty-eight healing-type Soul Elder."

"This junior is Zhu Zhuqing, twelve years old. My martial soul is the Hell Spirit Cat. I am a level twenty-eight agility-attack-type Battle Soul Grandmaster."

"The Hell Spirit Cat, and the surname Zhu..." How could Ling Hai not know Zhu Zhuqing's background? He was astonished that Han Yu had somehow become involved with someone from the Zhu family.

Tsk, tsk, tsk. If someone from the Star Luo Zhu Family joined Imperial Fighting Academy, some people would probably be unable to sit still.

"I am Ling Xiao, twelve years old. My martial soul is the Flame Dark Eagle. I am a level twenty-four power-attack-type Battle Soul Grandmaster," Ling Xiao said.

Among people her age, there were not many whose Soul Power surpassed hers. She had also gained a different impression of the Teacher Han her grandfather had mentioned.

"Young friend Han Yu, you truly surprise me. A support-type Soul Master can cultivate this quickly as well?" Ling Hai could not help feeling impressed.

Ye Lingling said, "Senior, it is all thanks to Teacher."

Han Yu smiled and nodded.

Ling Xiao's martial soul possessed the fire attribute. Compared with Zhu Zhuqing and the others, giving her the Sub-fire would surely produce several times better cultivation results.

"Zhuqing, spar with Ling Xiao for a bit. I would also like to see how the two of you fight," Han Yu proactively suggested.

He had not yet had time to teach Zhu Zhuqing any combat techniques over the past few days, so this was a good opportunity to gauge her foundations.

Ling Hai laughed heartily. "Haha, Xiao Xiao, go spar with your future classmate."

The moment he heard about Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling's strength, he had already tacitly accepted Han Yu as his granddaughter's teacher. After all, his two students were already this impressive, and Han Yu was also a fire-attribute Soul Master. The results of teaching his granddaughter would only be better.

"Classmate Zhuqing, please instruct me." Ling Xiao assumed a combat stance.

The others stepped back as well, leaving the arena open.

"Classmate Xiao Xiao, please instruct me."

As soon as the words fell, the two activated their martial souls at the same time.

"It truly is the Hell Spirit Cat." Ling Hai stroked his chin, though no one knew what he was thinking.

"Classmate Xiao Xiao, be careful. First Soul Skill, Hell Stab."

"Classmate Zhuqing, take this. First Soul Skill, Dark Eagle Fire."