Light as a Feather with Nothing to Worry About

After that, Xiao Tianyang learned about the rise and fall of the Body Martial Soul school's history and could not help but sigh.

How should he put it?

They had simply been born at the wrong time.

Cultivating a Body Martial Soul was already extremely difficult. It required following a specific method, and once something went wrong, one would be injured—injuries that could not be healed.

By Miao Zhenshan's generation, however, the cultivation of Body Martial Souls had gradually found its proper path through continued exploration.

But just then, they had run into Spirit Hall at the height of its power, putting them in an awkward position.

Without intervening, promising talents would either be taken away or crippled by their own cultivation.

Faced with such circumstances, Miao Zhenshan had been powerless. It was truly rather miserable.

But after so much time had passed, Miao Zhenshan seemed to have grown used to it all. His mood sank only briefly before recovering. "So you don't need to do anything for me. You only need to agree to join our school."

"That's no problem."

Xiao Tianyang nodded at once. This was a benefit falling into his lap; there was no reason to refuse it.

Besides, Miao Zhenshan was a Titled Douluo. Given his current condition, he probably would not need Xiao Tianyang's help for a long time.

But Xiao Tianyang then asked, "What about certification from Spirit Hall?"

"What do you need that for?"

Miao Zhenshan frowned slightly.

"Not only can I collect a monthly allowance, but it'll definitely be useful in the future!"

Xiao Tianyang answered directly. Not only did he have to pay for Bubu's meals now, but he also had to occasionally keep Tang San and Xiao Wu from mooching food. Good ingredients naturally cost money.

And since he could not go hunting at the moment, he had lost his source of income.

The money from Spirit Hall might not be much, but it would at least be enough to get him through this period.

Miao Zhenshan frowned, then finally nodded. "I can handle your identity, but you won't need to go to Spirit Hall for certification."

"A fake identity?"

Xiao Tianyang asked quietly.

"Of course not. If it were fake, how would you collect the allowance?"

Miao Zhenshan waved a hand. "Don't worry about it for now. I'll handle it."

Sure enough, having someone behind you made things much easier.

Honestly, it would have been rather difficult for Xiao Tianyang to get certified at Spirit Hall, because his first soul ring was simply too shocking.

But now that Miao Zhenshan was taking on this task for him, things became much easier.

Xiao Tianyang tentatively asked, "Then, Teacher Miao, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first."

"Go."

Miao Zhenshan waved his hand, a thoughtful look on his face as though he were pondering something.

It seemed he had already stopped paying attention to Xiao Tianyang.

Xiao Tianyang was more than happy to have some peace and quiet. He opened the door and walked out, feeling much lighter.

The moment the door closed, Miao Zhenshan frowned slightly. "It seems I need to bring those little ones out to train with him. They can't keep shutting themselves away and studying in isolation. Otherwise, with his rate of growth, they probably won't be able to keep up with him in the future."

On the other side, Xiao Tianyang had no idea he had already caught someone's attention. He was overjoyed, humming songs and walking home with a spring in his step.

"Hmph, to hell with being a top student, and to hell with a good study attitude. With the Ancient Divine Eyes, why do I need to work so hard? One glance is enough to tell what kind of demon or monster something is, isn't it?"

He had completed his task, found himself a powerful backer, and would no longer have to worry about studying in the future. That was why Xiao Tianyang was in such a good mood.

Perhaps because he was happy, or perhaps because his hands were itching to cook, Xiao Tianyang bought a batch of ingredients along the way. Today, he planned to make a grand feast to reward himself.

With his worries gone, Xiao Tianyang did not change his lifestyle afterward.

It was still the same trio of studying, training, and cultivation. But since he no longer needed to rush his studies, the pressure was not so great.

And Miao Zhenshan seemed to have forgotten all about him. From that day onward, he never came looking for him again.

So on the third day, after receiving permission to take leave from the academy, Xiao Tianyang casually bought a mask and put it on.

"Everything is ready. Now it depends on whether you have the luck to find a suitable soul ring!"

Xiao Tianyang looked at Bubu, who was sitting upright beside him, and smiled.

Soul Hunting Forest.

This time, no one led the way. It was just one person and one dog traveling together.

But in a sense, Bubu's scouting ability was not bad.

At the very least, it could prevent Xiao Tianyang from accidentally entering the territory of dangerous Soul Beasts.

"It was really lively at the entrance just now, like vendors selling equipment outside a dungeon entrance in a game."

Thinking back to what he had just seen, Xiao Tianyang could not help but smile.

The last time he came in, Miao Zhenshan had dragged him along at such speed, and Xiao Tianyang had been too busy explaining himself to notice the bustling scene at the entrance to the Soul Hunting Forest.

But this time, he had seen it clearly.

There were Soul Masters seeking teammates, employment, and protection.

There were also groups of Soul Masters below rank thirty, whose job was to help Lone Wolves hunt soul rings.

Xiao Tianyang had even been invited to join a team when he entered the Soul Hunting Forest, but he had refused.

"Woof!"

After walking for a while, Xiao Tianyang heard Bubu, who had gone ahead to scout, and quickly moved forward.

Hiding behind a tree, he spotted a tiger-like Soul Beast within his field of vision. It stood two meters tall, with yellow fur, black lightning-shaped stripes, and scattered star-like spots.

At that moment, the Soul Beast was baring its crimson fangs as it enjoyed its lunch.

The Vertical Pupils on Xiao Tianyang's forehead opened and closed. A hidden flash of golden light swept past, and in an instant, all information about the Soul Beast entered his eyes.

Soul Beast: Starlight Thunder Tiger

Age: 1,365 years

"It doesn't seem very strong. I should be able to beat it."

After weighing the strength of both sides, Xiao Tianyang lowered his head to look at Bubu. "Keep watch around the area. If any other Soul Beasts approach while I'm fighting, remember to warn me."

"Woof!"

Bubu showed none of his usual goofy demeanor at this moment. He turned and vanished into the distant grass, beginning to patrol the surrounding area.

Xiao Tianyang did not choose to ambush it. Instead, he stepped out openly and faced the Starlight Thunder Tiger.

His purpose in coming here was first to gain Lottery Points, second to complete a task, and third to enrich his combat experience.

So there was no need to ambush Soul Beasts as he had the first time. That would defeat the purpose of coming here.

Besides, Xiao Tianyang did not need a soul ring right now. At only level fifteen, all he needed to do was defeat the Soul Beast before him.

"Roar!"

Sure enough, when Xiao Tianyang appeared, the Starlight Thunder Tiger let out an angry roar, both warning him and testing him.

"Don't bother using that trick in front of me. Come defeat me, or be defeated by me!"

Xiao Tianyang made a provocative gesture and raised his middle finger.

Although the Starlight Thunder Tiger could not understand what the Human Before It was saying or the meaning of that gesture, it understood one thing—it had been provoked!

Lightning crackled around its entire body, and its limbs bent slightly. The next moment, the Starlight Thunder Tiger shot toward Xiao Tianyang like an arrow loosed from a bow, opening its jaws to go for his throat!