Grandmaster's Concern, Tang San's Second Martial Soul

Bai Ge and Tang San both ate quickly, finishing before anyone else. The others gradually finished as well.

But since Bai Ge and Tang San had to wait for Grandmaster, everyone else returned first.

After eating, the two waited at the Cafeteria entrance. About Half an Hour later, Grandmaster finally emerged.

Alongside Grandmaster was a middle-aged man around his age. The man wore a long robe and was somewhat more handsome than Grandmaster, with a gentle smile on his face.

For some reason, Bai Ge immediately felt that this middle-aged man was likely the Dean of Nuoding Academy. After thinking it over briefly, he became even more certain of that conclusion.

At Nuoding Academy, the younger teachers generally did not treat Grandmaster very well. Though nothing could be faulted on the surface, they certainly would not have dinner with him. It was said that Grandmaster and the Dean were friends, so this middle-aged man was most likely the Dean!

"Come on, Xiao... Xiao San, Bai Ge."

As Grandmaster walked out of the Cafeteria and saw Bai Ge and Tang San at the entrance, he greeted them.

In truth, Grandmaster noticed Bai Ge first, because Bai Ge's silver hair was simply too conspicuous. But to seem more affectionate, Grandmaster had intended to call Bai Ge... Xiao Ge?

Yet before the words could leave his mouth, Grandmaster suddenly realized something was wrong. He hurriedly changed it to Xiao San, barely salvaging the situation.

In fact, the reason Grandpa Jack had always called Bai Ge by his name rather than giving him a nickname like Xiao San was precisely because of this.

Xiao Ge? Little Brother!

On Douluo Continent, "Little Brother" carried almost the same meaning as "brother." Anyone who called Bai Ge that would definitely get taken advantage of by him!

"Are these the disciples you took in?"

Beside him, the middle-aged man asked upon seeing Bai Ge and Tang San.

"Yes."

Grandmaster nodded.

"They both look quite promising. Keep it up—I hope you succeed!"

After patting Grandmaster on the shoulder, the middle-aged man departed in another direction.

"Come with me."

Only after the middle-aged man had left did Grandmaster speak to Bai Ge and Tang San.

Following Grandmaster, the three crossed more than half the Playground before finally arriving at the teachers' Dormitory Building.

The teachers' dormitories were in the same building as the students' dormitories, occupying the fourth and fifth floors.

However, although they were in the same building, the Academy had deliberately placed the teachers' dormitory entrance elsewhere, behind the students' entrance, in order to distinguish their status.

And although the student Dormitory Area occupied the first through Third Floor while the teachers' dormitory area occupied the fourth and fifth floors, it was impossible to reach the teachers' dormitory area from the student Dormitory Area unless one could fly.

After entering the teachers' dormitory area, Bai Ge and Tang San were led by Grandmaster into his residence.

Grandmaster's residence was a room in the corner of the top floor. It was not large, only around thirty square meters, and its furnishings were simple: a bed, a table, several chairs, and a bookshelf covering two walls, packed full of books.

However, a large silver case on the table made Bai Ge rather curious.

"All right, sit."

Grandmaster sat on the bed and gestured for Bai Ge and Tang San to sit.

Seeing this, Bai Ge and Tang San did not stand on ceremony. Each pulled over a nearby chair and sat down.

"Eat first. You two are still growing, so poor meals won't do."

Seeing Bai Ge and Tang San seated, Grandmaster suddenly took two paper parcels from his arms and handed one to each of them. Inside each parcel were two chicken legs and a steamed bun.

"Teacher..."

Tang San was somewhat moved as he looked at the chicken legs and steamed bun in the parcel.

As for Bai Ge, although he had been accustomed to lavish food in his previous life, he had been born in Sacred Soul Village in this life. Though Grandpa Jack was the village chief, his family was not particularly well-off. They could afford meat, but unless it was a holiday, eating chicken was difficult.

Looking at the chicken legs in the parcel, Bai Ge could not help swallowing.

"Teacher, thank you!"

Pulling his gaze away from the parcel, Bai Ge looked at Grandmaster and spoke with gratitude.

Given Grandmaster's pride, the fact that he had actually packed food from the Cafeteria for them said a great deal. Grandmaster truly cared about them!

"All right, hurry up and eat. We have serious business to attend to afterward!"

Grandmaster remained entirely calm in the face of Bai Ge and Tang San's gratitude.

"Mm, understood."

Although they had both eaten at the Cafeteria, it had been nothing but plain, coarse food with little nutrition. Not only were they still growing, but they also cultivated the Jade Brightness Skill, so at the sight of the chicken legs and steamed buns, they immediately became hungry again.

Since Grandmaster said they had serious business to handle after eating, neither dared delay. Within a few minutes, they had wolfed down all the chicken legs and steamed buns in their parcels.

"Tang San, you are six years old, possess Innate Full Soul Power, and have Twin Martial Souls. Release your other Martial Soul and let me see it."

After the two finished eating, Grandmaster rose from the bed, took a notebook and a quill for recording from his arms, and spoke to Tang San.

"Mm, all right."

Tang San nodded. Since both Grandmaster and Bai Ge already knew he had Twin Martial Souls, he had nothing left to hide. Before the two of them, he directly extended his left hand and summoned the Second Martial Soul Within the body.

A streak of black light flashed, and a black hammer instantly appeared in Tang San's left hand.

"This is..."

At the sight of the hammer in Tang San's left hand, Grandmaster was startled. An extremely excited gleam filled his eyes.

"Tang San, Tang San, the surname Tang... All right, put your Martial Soul away. Remember, do not reveal it before others lightly. Without my permission, never add Spirit Rings to this Martial Soul in the future. You must remember this!"

After calming his agitated emotions, Grandmaster instructed him.

"My Dad told me the same thing—that I couldn't add Spirit Rings to this Martial Soul. But why can't I add Spirit Rings to it?"

Hearing Grandmaster say the same thing as his father, Tang San asked in confusion.

"Who is your father? What does he do?"

Hearing that Tang San's father had said such words as well, Grandmaster was not surprised, only curious.

"My Dad is Tang Hao. He is the village blacksmith."

Tang San answered.

"Tang Hao!"

Hearing Tang San's answer, Grandmaster was even more shocked.

"What is it, Teacher? Do you know my Dad?"

Seeing Grandmaster's expression, Tang San found it strange. Did Teacher know his father?

"No."

Hearing Tang San's question, Grandmaster calmed down. Naturally, he knew Tang Hao, but since Tang Hao had not told his son his true identity, Grandmaster could not rashly reveal it.

"All right, I came today to ask you some questions. Tomorrow is the opening ceremony, and formal classes begin the day after tomorrow. But you and Bai Ge both possess Innate Full Soul Power. The most urgent matter now is enabling your Martial Souls to continue cultivating.

After taking you as my disciples this morning, I thought it over carefully. Today, we will Discuss the development directions of your Martial Souls. Tomorrow morning, the two of you will leave the Academy with me. I will take you to find suitable Spirit Rings and advance you to the Soul Master level, so you can receive Spirit Hall's subsidy as soon as possible."

Seeing that Tang San still wanted to ask more, Grandmaster quickly changed the subject.

"We understand, Teacher, but what do you mean by the development direction of a Martial Soul?"

Hearing Grandmaster's words, Tang San's attention was immediately diverted.