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Tang Wu Lin's family lived in the commoner district of Aolai City. His father, Tang Zi Ran, was a Mecha Repairer who specialized in fixing simple Soul Guidance Mecha components.

His mother, Lang Yue, was a housewife skilled at cooking delicious meals. A living room of just over ten square meters, a small kitchen, a bathroom, and two rooms each less than ten square meters—this was their entire home.

Before dinner, the situation had been like this...

"Son, you're back! You must be hungry. Mom has dinner ready."

Lang Yue was not breathtakingly gorgeous, but she was undeniably beautiful and a virtuous wife, carrying herself with a mature charm. She crouched down and smiled as she hugged Xiao Wu Lin.

"Mom, I'm not hungry... I'm waiting for Yang Jin. I'm going to my room first. Call me when he... gets here."

"This child... There's nothing we can do. He's wanted to become a Soul Master since he was little, but today it happened again."

"This child was born with Soul Power, but I would rather he hadn't been." Tang Zi Ran sighed.

"Wulin has Soul Power? Doesn't that mean he and Yang Jin can both become Soul Masters?"

"My dear wife, that isn't how it works. Though I don't see it that way, his Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, and he only has Rank Three Innate Soul Power. Because he has Soul Power, he'll be assigned to the Soul Master class. You know what children are like these days. I'm afraid the pressure on him will be too great."

At that thought, Lang Yue sighed inwardly as well, but she did not know what to do for the time being.

"Right, what about Yang Jin?"

"That child Yang Jin really is a genius. He said his Martial Soul is the Snow Enchantress, and that he has Rank Ten Innate Full Soul Power."

"Huh? Innate Full Soul Power? Yang Jin is that amazing?" Lang Yue covered her mouth in surprise.

"Yes. To be honest, that child is the same. I mean his circumstances."

"That's right. Yang Jin seems rather lonely too."

"It's fine. In any case, we should think carefully about Wulin's situation and talk to him. Yang Jin is still young too, but if it comes down to it, we can have that child try to persuade Wulin as well."

After that, it became the situation from just now. Tang Wu Lin ate with great appetite, having suddenly been talked through it...

In truth, he had not suddenly become completely secure and cheerful inside, but it had at least truly helped, and that was enough. It was enough for Tang Wu Lin, and enough for his parents as well.

Back at dinner, Tang Wu Lin ate quite a lot, though he gradually slowed down. After all, because of this matter, he had caused his mother considerable trouble cooking, his father trouble shopping, and Wu Yang Jin quite a shock...

"Son, even though Yang Jin said that, Dad still wants to ask you. Do you plan to enter the Soul Master class, or transfer to the regular class?"

"Of course I'm entering the Soul Master class! I want to become a Soul Master! And just like Yang Jin said, I need to work hard!"

"Mm. As your father, I'm happy that you feel this way, but there's one last thing I have to say. Your Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass. Although legend says it can evolve into the Blue Silver Emperor, cultivation will definitely be extremely difficult and arduous for you. Are you really willing?"

"Mm! Don't worry, Dad. I'll be fine. Yang Jin is by my side too. And once I become a Soul Master, I can earn lots of money and repay Mom and Dad."

"Wulin, it really is good that you think this way. Let's work hard together," Wu Yang Jin said.

After that came another round of eating... By the time no one knew how long had passed, Lang Yue and Tang Zi Ran were finally done. Wu Yang Jin had also returned home early, tidied up, played around a little, and prepared to sleep.

Back home, as he lay on his bed, he entered the Sea of Consciousness once more...

"Hmm? You're here, little Yang Jin~"

"Mm, hello, Sister Xue."

After hearing that he had arrived, Old Long slowly opened his eyes.

"You're starting school tomorrow, right?" Old Long asked.

"Yes, Old Long."

"You need to be more careful at school as well. At this point, logically speaking, there should not be anyone particularly powerful or anyone who can suddenly threaten you. So, you should cultivate your Snow Enchantress—Snow Empress—Martial Soul as much as possible at school."

"I understand! Then... what about the Star Sign Eye and the Black Dragon?"

"Don't worry about that, little Yang Jin. Once school starts, whenever you have time each day, you can cultivate with me in the Sea of Consciousness," Snow Empress said.

"Mm, I understand, Sister Xue."

"Also, Yang Jin, this old man wants to tell you something. Your Martial Souls are numerous and mysterious, so sometimes your cultivation may be slow, and sometimes it may be fast. You don't need to worry too much."

"Mm, I understand."

After that, Wu Yang Jin left the Sea of Consciousness and slept soundly.

"Do you think... there's anything special about that child?" Old Long asked.

"That child called Tang Wu Lin? To be honest, he actually has the same name as that person..."

"Though I think it is a coincidence, don't forget that we never knew what happened to that person's child back then."

"Mm, I understand that too. There was nothing we could do at the time, but could that child really be...?"

"That is why this old man wanted to ask you... But if he really is, there is no need to interfere too much. We only need to help him when necessary."

After a day of Martial Soul awakenings, Soul Power testing, joy, and worry, a brand-new day arrived, pushing Wu Yang Jin and Tang Wu Lin's futures another step forward.

Early the next morning, it was the day school began. Wu Yang Jin and Tang Wu Lin would both officially enter Red Mountain Academy.

They would be entering the local Soul Master class, where they would receive more than nine years of education and study.

Tang Wu Lin was naturally excited beyond measure. Although his Martial Soul and Soul Power were what they were, he had to give it his all for his parents and his friend.

As for schooling, according to Sun Moon Federation regulations, elementary and intermediate academies everywhere provided free compulsory education. Elementary academies taught for three years, while intermediate academies taught for six years.

If one wanted to advance to a higher academy, there were several methods. One could either gain admission through outstanding grades, or spend a huge sum of money to enter.

Of course, unless... one possessed a special talent or had connections of some sort.

Wu Yang Jin naturally looked forward to becoming a Soul Master as well. He wanted to see a broader world, and he also wanted to understand himself better.

Another reason was that, even though he was only a child, he knew the God Realm existed... If he could go there, he should be able to learn who he was.

Just as they had agreed before, Tang Zi Ran brought Wu Yang Jin and Tang Wu Lin to the academy gates. He did not only remind Tang Wu Lin of a few things; he gave Wu Yang Jin the same advice as well.

Although Wu Yang Jin could usually feel that the couple treated him as their own child, this was the first time he had felt it so strongly when it came to going to school.

Afterward, the two of them entered the academy. Their Soul Master class had a dedicated teacher waiting at the academy entrance to receive the students. After all, the Soul Master class was different from the regular class, and was naturally much better than the regular class in many ways.