Martial Soul Mutation

Nuoding City, Spirit Hall.

Yu Cheng had just arrived when two Guards stopped him.

"Stop. Spirit Hall is a restricted area. Unauthorized people are not allowed inside."

"Big brothers, I awakened my Martial Soul a few months ago. But over the past few days, it has changed somewhat, so I came to ask Master Su to take a look."

Yu Cheng wore a smile.

The two exchanged a glance. The guard on the right said, "Come inside with me. The steward is in Spirit Hall."

Before long, the two arrived at Su Yuntao's office.

After the guard reported Yu Cheng's situation, Su Yuntao immediately rose in surprise.

"Something like that actually happened?"

As a Spirit Hall steward, Su Yuntao had received professional training.

No matter how strange a Martial Soul he encountered, he would not be surprised.

Not long ago, he had even personally awakened a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul with Innate Full Soul Power.

But he had truly never heard of a Martial Soul mutating several months after awakening.

"Release your Martial Soul."

Su Yuntao's expression turned serious.

Yu Cheng nodded and released his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.

Its blue-green stalk was about as thick as a finger. Several leaves gave off a faint blue glow, making it look like jade.

A closer look revealed faint threads of black hidden within the leaf veins.

"This..."

Su Yuntao stroked his chin and pondered for a moment.

"Martial Soul Mutation!"

"This must be the Martial Soul Mutation recorded in the books."

In truth, Su Yuntao could not make heads or tails of it either.

Since the appearance of the Martial Soul had changed, it was undoubtedly a Martial Soul Mutation!

"Come, let's test your Soul Power."

Su Yuntao took a blue Crystal Ball from the storage cabinet.

Yu Cheng placed his right hand on the Crystal Ball. In an instant, he felt a pulling force, and a faint blue light radiated from the Crystal Ball.

"Level Two Soul Power!"

Su Yuntao sounded astonished.

"Child, congratulations! Your Martial Soul actually mutated!"

"Train hard. In the future, you will also have a chance to become a powerful Soul Grandmaster like me."

He took out a blank Martial Soul Certificate. "What is your name? Which village are you from?"

"My name is Yu Cheng. I'm from Holy Spirit Village."

"Holy Spirit Village? Your village really is remarkable. Two Mutated Blue Silver Grasses have appeared in a row!"

Su Yuntao suddenly recalled that the other child with Innate Full Soul Power was also from Holy Spirit Village.

Yu Cheng smiled.

He had indeed come to Spirit Hall at the right time.

Compared to Tang San's Innate Full Soul Power, his mutated Martial Soul truly was nothing special.

"Yu Cheng, are you willing to join Spirit Hall? Your village only has one Work-Study Student slot. If you join Spirit Hall, I can apply for another one for you."

A Mutated Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul and Innate Level Two Soul Power were already enough for Su Yuntao to recruit him.

Yu Cheng pondered briefly.

Although he had the help of Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng, he could not stand out too much while he was still weak.

Hiding away to cultivate alone would instead arouse suspicion.

He could not follow Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng's old path. What he needed to establish was the image of a genius with a mutated Martial Soul.

"Master Su, I'm willing to join Spirit Hall."

At that, Su Yuntao revealed a faint smile.

"Excellent. I'll report this to Master Ma Xiunuo. Nuoding Academy starts in a few days, so we can't delay your classes."

With that, he hurried outside.

Not long after, everything regarding Yu Cheng had been settled.

Martial Soul Certificate.

Work-Study Student slot.

There were also two additional Silver Soul Coins in his pocket, the monthly allowance for Martial Soul Hall Reserve Personnel.

At noon, the sun shone brightly.

Holy Spirit Village.

As Yu Cheng walked down the road, Old Jack drove an ox cart toward him.

"Xiao Cheng, I was just looking for you."

Old Jack jumped down from the ox cart and said with a hearty smile.

"Hunting is too dangerous, so stop doing it. After discussing it, the village has decided to give you the two plots of wasteland to the east. From now on, you can farm in peace."

Old Hunter had been kindhearted. His son and daughter-in-law had died early, leaving Yu Cheng as his only descendant.

Old Jack did not want anything to happen to Yu Cheng. Otherwise, their family line would die out.

"Village chief, thank you, but I don't need that."

Yu Cheng chuckled.

"What, you don't want to? Then should I find you an apprentice job in the city?"

Old Jack asked in confusion.

He was a warmhearted man who always helped whenever a family was in trouble.

The Tang San family had once been the poorest in the village, but Tang San had now awakened Innate Soul Power and would become a noble Soul Master in the future.

Now, Yu Cheng had become the object of his concern.

"Village chief, look!"

Yu Cheng grinned and took out his Martial Soul Certificate from his clothes.

Old Jack accepted the certificate. Seeing the words "Innate Level Two Soul Power," his hand shook in fright, and even the whip he used to drive the ox cart fell to the ground.

"Level Two Soul Power! Xiao Cheng, didn't you have no Soul Power?"

Old Jack's eyes were filled with disbelief.

"Village chief, my Martial Soul mutated, so I went back to Master Su to test my Soul Power. He also helped me apply for this Work-Study Student slot."

Old Jack accepted the other document. The Spirit Hall seal on it gleamed brilliantly under the sunlight.

"Oh my!"

Old Jack slapped his thigh.

"Doesn't that mean our village has produced two Soul Masters all at once? The Soul Saint has blessed us!"

Several villagers by the roadside also gathered around, their faces full of smiles.

"I always said Xiao Cheng was different. This child has been smart since he was little."

"Could my boy mutate and gain Soul Power too?"

"..."

Not far away.

Tang San watched everything unfold, but he did not go over.

"Martial Soul Mutation?"

"Yu Cheng actually cultivated Soul Power?"

At that moment, Tang San realized just how full of wonders this world was.

He could not wait to enter the academy.

He had a feeling that he would definitely meet more powerful people there and gain even more.

Night.

Blacksmith Shop.

Tang San ate small bites of his meal, constantly replaying the events of the day in his mind.

On the other side, Tang Hao held up his bowl and ate in large mouthfuls.

"Xiao San, today's cabbage is a little salty."

Tang Hao put down his bowl.

"Dad, do you know what Martial Soul Mutation is?" Tang San could not help asking.

Tang Hao replied casually, "Why are you asking about that?"

"Yu Cheng's Martial Soul mutated, and he now has Level Two Soul Power," Tang San answered.

Yu Cheng had originally possessed no Innate Soul Power. Although Tang San had looked down on him, he had thought that once he became successful, he would help Yu Cheng if he had the chance.

But now...

Yu Cheng's Martial Soul had mutated, and he could cultivate. Tang San felt somewhat uneasy.

Yu Cheng could cultivate too?

Why did he deserve to?

"Something like that happened?"

A sharp gleam flashed through Tang Hao's clouded eyes.

He had seen some mutated Martial Souls before, but most had been innate mutations. For example, the Seventh Elder of Clear Sky Sect had a Clear Sky Hammer that mutated with the Fire Attribute.

As for acquired mutations...

They were most likely caused by some sort of opportunity, such as a compatible Soul Ring or Soul Bone.

Yet Tang Hao had never even heard of a commoner suddenly gaining Innate Soul Power out of nowhere.

His interest was suddenly piqued, and he wanted to see what had happened to Yu Cheng.

"Wash the bowls. I'm going out for a walk."

With that, Tang Hao got up and walked outside.