Taking a Master! (Please Vote)

"Layer by layer, unlocking. If your martial soul is the same, then we do share a few similarities." Xiao Kuangdao withdrew his Mad Soul Blade.

Qin Ze lowered his head. If things were really as Xiao Kuangdao said, then perhaps that was indeed the reason for his martial soul. Otherwise, he would not have been able to summon only a single blade, while the Demon Armor remained unsummonable.

Xiao Kuangdao sized Qin Ze up, paused, and said, "Are you willing to become this old man's disciple?"

"Huh?" Qin Ze instinctively raised his head at the sound. "You want to take me as your disciple?"

Xiao Kuangdao turned around and looked toward the Flame Jade Bamboo. "My wife passed away early, and I have no children. All these years, I have wanted to take in a disciple with martial soul traits similar to mine. As it happens, Du Busi brought you here, and he and I talked for quite a while. Although I do not know whether your martial soul is truly the same as mine, I would say my guess is probably right."

Qin Ze's mind was still a little muddled. A powerful figure had just asked whether he wanted to become his disciple. How was he supposed to answer that?

Of course he would agree! Did that even need thinking about?

"Teacher!" Qin Ze immediately dropped to his knees and solemnly kowtowed.

"What are you kowtowing for, kid? There's no need for that with your master." A trace of amusement flashed through Xiao Kuangdao's eyes. With a casual wave, a stream of pure Soul Power spread out and lifted Qin Ze up.

"One kneels to heaven, earth, and one's parents. I have no parents, and Grandma has passed on as well. Since you are willing to take me as your disciple, you are family to me. A teacher for one day, a father for life. I should kowtow!" Qin Ze said solemnly.

"Good, good." Xiao Kuangdao smiled and stroked his beard. "You possess Innate Full Soul Power. Although you will enter through the usual advancement trials, from the moment you enter, you will already be a key cultivation target. That old Wu fellow originally wanted to take you as his disciple, but I got there first. He will probably be furious. Hahaha."

Old Wu fellow? Could that be Wu Feng's Grandfather? Qin Ze thought.

"From now on, your master will call you A Ze. There is still a year until the assessment. Cultivate properly during this time and complete it. A year from now, come with me to Shrek City," Xiao Kuangdao said.

"Go to Shrek Academy?" Qin Ze asked in confusion.

Xiao Kuangdao nodded. "Our Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect has quite deep ties with Shrek Academy. We have many holdings in Shrek City. At the same time, every five years, the sect arranges for an elder to be stationed there. It just so happens that it is my turn this time. When the time comes, you will go with your master."

"I understand!" Qin Ze nodded.

"For our first meeting, your master will give you something as well." Xiao Kuangdao turned his wrist, and Soul Power surged forth. After a flash of light, an exquisite belt appeared in his hand.

"This is Nine Spirits, a Soul Tool for storage. It contains thirty cubic meters of space. It is yours now." As he spoke, Xiao Kuangdao handed the belt to Qin Ze.

Qin Ze did not take it immediately. Instead, he looked at Xiao Kuangdao. Only after seeing him nod did Qin Ze carefully accept Nine Spirits.

Xiao Kuangdao said, "This belt was a reward the sect gave me when I was young. I am handing it to you now. Its size can be freely controlled with Soul Power, so do not worry about it being too large to wear."

"This student will remember." Qin Ze put the belt on. It was indeed somewhat too large at first, but as his Soul Power flowed into it, the belt automatically shrank to fit his waist.

The two chatted for a while longer. After about an hour, Qin Ze left Xiao Kuangdao's residence.

As he walked back, Qin Ze looked at the enormous Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and a sense of unreality welled up inside him.

Just moments ago, he had learned Xiao Kuangdao's Soul Power Level: a Level 97 Super Douluo!

Half a year later.

On the dormitory balcony.

Qin Ze slowly opened his eyes. In an instant, a faint purple glow flashed past.

"I have already been in the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect for half a year. It's getting late. After studying in the cultivation room, I'll go to Teacher's place to train my body."

Getting to his feet, Qin Ze swiftly ran toward the cafeteria. It was still early; time to eat.

Inside the cafeteria.

The auntie clearing trays looked at Qin Ze, who was nearly hidden behind the mountain of stacked dishes before him, and carefully asked, "Are you full?"

"Cough, cough, I'm full!" Qin Ze wolfed down the last Chicken Leg, hurriedly wiped his mouth, and took the initiative to help the auntie clean up.

After sorting out the dishes, Qin Ze headed toward the cultivation room.

However, when he had only gone halfway, a red-haired girl was actually waiting on the only route to the cultivation room.

Qin Ze's expression changed, his face full of helplessness.

Two months ago, Wu Feng had obtained her first soul ring. After that, she had wanted to drag him into a duel every single day.

Who was Qin Ze? How could he casually duel someone? So he had refused. Yet he had never expected Wu Feng to be like sticky gum, impossible to shake off.

Qin Ze glanced at Wu Feng. Seeing that she had not noticed him yet, he suddenly channeled Soul Power into his feet and sprinted forward.

By the time Wu Feng reacted and looked up, Qin Ze had already passed her.

"Don't run! Let's duel!" Wu Feng shouted and hurriedly chased after him. She was a Soul Master now and finally had the strength to fight him.

Qin Ze ignored Wu Feng and raced toward the cultivation room. Fighting was forbidden there.

The two chased one another while disciples strolling along the road were already used to the sight. Ever since Wu Feng had obtained her soul ring, this scene had played out every day for the past half year.

"Do you think that little fire dragon has fallen for Qin Ze?"

"I think it's possible!"

"But why do I feel like the little fire dragon is more interested in the young sect master?"

Everyone: "..."

By the time Wu Feng caught up to Qin Ze, he had already stepped into the cultivation room.

On the steps, a group of instructors watched the scene with smiling faces.

Youth really was wonderful!

Holding his goji berry tea, the balding instructor sighed.

"You run pretty fast." After entering the cultivation room, Wu Feng glanced at Qin Ze, who was sitting calmly in his seat.

"When a demon is chasing me, how could I not run fast?" Qin Ze replied blandly.

Wu Feng's mouth twitched, and she shot Qin Ze a vicious glare.

Qin Ze grinned. Their relationship was actually not bad. It was just that Wu Feng's personality was truly too rash and straightforward.

Other than being very well-behaved around Ning Tian, she treated all their peers like this.

Ten minutes later, the instructor entered the cultivation room and gently set down his cup of goji berry tea.

Everyone hurriedly sat properly and faced the instructor.

"Today, we will discuss knowledge related to auction houses." The instructor swept his gaze over the students.

Over the past half year, Qin Ze had not studied very much here. Most of it concerned management knowledge for the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's various industries.

That was normal. Aside from those who could remain in the sect and would later receive knowledge related to soul beasts, most of what was taught consisted of these relatively unimportant subjects.

Still, quite a few people listened attentively. No one could guarantee that they would definitely pass the assessment.

Five or six updates today.