Heavenly Star Grass

Early the next morning.

The three of them arrived at the entrance of Yunlan Village early.

Before long, the village entrance became lively.

The children began running around in circles, playing and roughhousing.

Ye Xiaobao knew that in ordinary villages like this, Spirit Hall would regularly send people to conduct awakenings.

At that moment, a young man in white arrived, carrying his luggage and looking travel-worn.

Sunlight shone on his face, making him appear full of youthful vigor.

The village chief hurriedly went up to greet him.

"Greetings, Deacon. We have been awaiting your arrival for quite some time."

"Mm, then let's begin."

The young man in white set down his luggage and took an awakening crystal from it. Under the adults' instructions, the children lined up before him.

"Children, I am Han Yifei, a patrol deacon from Heaven Dou City. When it is your turn, you only need to place your hand on the awakening crystal."

"Line up properly. One at a time."

As Ye Xiaobao watched Han Yifei, he could not help feeling moved. At the very least, Spirit Hall gave commoners an opportunity. Han Yifei might have to visit more than a dozen villages every day.

Although the chances of commoners awakening high-quality martial souls were very low.

Han Yifei conducted the awakenings quickly. Before long, fewer than half the children remained.

Yet none of them had awakened a martial soul that could be cultivated.

Soon, it was Lu Xiaoxin's turn.

"Little sister, place your hand on the crystal."

Lu Xiaoxin obediently placed her hand on it. Suddenly, the awakening crystal emitted a pale blue glow.

"Innate Soul Power, Rank Four."

"Come, little sister. Hold out your right hand and try summoning your martial soul."

Lu Xiaoxin extended her right hand. Before long, a green blade of grass resembling a star appeared in her hand.

Han Yifei nodded in satisfaction, his face breaking into a smile.

"Not bad. A healing-type martial soul, Heavenly Star Grass. Little sister, would you like to join Spirit Hall?"

After saying that, he added:

"Even if you do not join Spirit Hall, once you become a Soul Master, you can receive one Gold Soul Coin from Spirit Hall every month."

Lu Xiaoxin was still young and naturally did not understand what joining Spirit Hall meant. She turned to look at Lu Xiaoxue and Ye Xiaobao.

Han Yifei beckoned to the two of them, signaling for them to come over and talk.

After they walked over.

"You are the child's parents, right?"

Lu Xiaoxue's face immediately turned red.

"No, I'm Xiaoxin's older sister."

Han Yifei did not mind and continued.

"This child has good talent. Healing-type martial souls are rather rare, and joining Spirit Hall would give her a promising future. Spirit Hall would also cultivate her free of charge."

Lu Xiaoxue herself had zero Innate Soul Power and naturally knew nothing about the world of Soul Masters. She could only look helplessly at Ye Xiaobao.

After pondering for a while, Ye Xiaobao said to Lu Xiaoxue:

"Xiaoxue, even if Xiaoxin does not join Spirit Hall, she would still have to go to Heaven Dou City to study. I think she might as well join Spirit Hall. Besides, healing-type Soul Masters truly are very rare."

Naturally, he knew that joining Spirit Hall was the best choice for Lu Xiaoxin.

After all, whose territory was that?

Han Yifei nodded in agreement. However, when he looked at Ye Xiaobao, he found him very familiar, though he could not remember where he had seen him before.

He studied him for a while but still could not recall, eventually deciding he must have been mistaken.

After thinking for a while, Lu Xiaoxue made up her mind as well. Given her family's circumstances, they definitely could not afford to train Lu Xiaoxin. It would be better for her to join Spirit Hall.

"Deacon, I've made up my mind. Let Xiaoxin join Spirit Hall."

Han Yifei also revealed a gratified smile. In a whole day of awakenings, he might not even discover a few children capable of cultivation.

Although this little girl's Innate Soul Power was not high.

Healing-type martial souls naturally tended to have lower Innate Soul Power. Persuading her to join Spirit Hall was still quite an accomplishment.

From the adults' expressions, Lu Xiaoxin knew that she must have awakened a powerful martial soul. She happily clenched her fists.

"I still need to conduct awakenings in other villages today. This is the location of the Spirit Hall Church in Heaven Dou City."

As he spoke, he took out a card he had prepared beforehand from his luggage.

Lu Xiaoxin solemnly accepted it and carefully tucked it away.

Han Yifei continued awakening the other children.

The three of them returned home as well.

"Big Sister, I'm really going to become a powerful Soul Master! One day, I'll definitely be even stronger than the village chief."

The moment they got home, Lu Xiaoxin excitedly began talking. It was clear that she was truly happy.

"Yes, Xiaoxin will definitely become a powerful Soul Master. When that time comes, Big Sister will have to rely on you."

"Mm, and Brother Xiaobao too."

Ye Xiaobao happily patted Lu Xiaoxin on the head.

"Xiaoxin is the best. Keep it up."

He also liked this obedient and adorable child very much.

Ye Xiaobao's encouragement made Lu Xiaoxin overjoyed. She skipped off to play.

"Um... Xiaobao, how much money will we need to live in Heaven Dou City? I have three Gold Soul Coins here, but I don't know if that will be enough."

Lu Xiaoxin's worries did not escape Ye Xiaobao's notice.

"Don't worry. Did you forget? I'm a powerful Soul Master. Supporting the two of you won't be a problem."

He did not consider money to be a problem at all.

The gold coins in his soul tool alone were enough that an ordinary person could never spend them all in a lifetime.

"What are you saying? Who wants you to support us?"

Lu Xiaoxin also blushed slightly. She lightly slapped Ye Xiaobao and walked away.

Heaven Dou City... it seemed he would be returning soon.

Tang Hao, I may indeed have been inferior to you this time, but next time, it would not be certain who was stronger.

Ye Xiaobao had already recovered a trace of Soul Power. After sighing, he sat cross-legged on the bed and began cultivating.

Feeling the hair-thin thread of Soul Power in his body, Ye Xiaobao slowly controlled it as it flowed through his meridians. With each circulation, his Soul Power grew slightly stronger.

The injuries on his body also healed rapidly.

Moreover, after this great battle, not only had his understanding of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven martial soul deepened, but his body had also grown considerably stronger.

It was like the breakthrough that came after every life-and-death battle.

It was only that he had not obtained his fifth soul ring. Otherwise, his Soul Power would have increased by at least one rank.

Late at night, Ye Xiaobao was still cultivating.

Lu Xiaoxin did not disturb him, only quietly leaving dinner for him.

Suddenly, Ye Xiaobao's eyes snapped open.

The flames in his eyes had reignited.

His essence, energy, and spirit had all returned to their peak.

His strength.

Had recovered!

Feeling power return to his body, that sensation of controlling everything returned as well.

It was time to return to Heaven Dou City. Otherwise, his teacher would worry.

Ye Xiaobao got down from the bed and slowly stood up.

"You're done cultivating?"

Hearing the movement outside, Lu Xiaoxue came out from the inner room.

"There's still food covered in the pot for you. I'll go heat it up."

Perhaps the recovery of his strength gave Ye Xiaobao confidence.

He looked at Lu Xiaoxue with delight, eager to share this good news with her.

"Xiaoxue, all my strength has recovered."

"Look."

As he spoke, he spread his hands.

Purple, purple, black, black.

Four soul rings had appeared beneath his feet.

"Ah~!"

Lu Xiaoxue covered her mouth in shock.

Although she did not know much about Soul Masters, she still understood the common knowledge that the more soul rings a Soul Master had, the stronger they were, and that white soul rings were the weakest.

The strongest person in the village, the old village chief, only had two white soul rings.

He was so young, yet he really was such a powerful Soul Master!