Mountain River Sword, Body of Fortune

"Child, what is your name?"

Su Yuntao's voice was exceptionally gentle.

A child with Innate Full Soul Power, and a Martial Soul that was not a Waste Martial Soul like Blue Silver Grass—barring any accidents, he had an excellent chance of becoming a Titled Douluo in the future.

If he brought such a genius back to Spirit Hall, it would be an enormous achievement.

Su Yuntao had even begun imagining himself succeeding as a red-robed archbishop and marrying a beautiful, wealthy woman.

"Lin Qi."

In contrast to Su Yuntao's excitement, Lin Qi was very indifferent.

"Lin Qi. Good name. Child, come back to Spirit Hall with me. Believe me, if you join Spirit Hall, you will certainly receive the best training."

Old Jack kept winking at Lin Qi.

Hurry up and agree.

In Old Jack's eyes, being able to join Spirit Hall and receive focused training was the kind of fortune that only came when one's ancestral graves smoked.

As long as Lin Qi agreed, he would never need to worry about his future.

"I haven't thought it through yet. Since I'm going to Nuoding City for school anyway, can I decide after I've given it some thought?"

"This..."

Lin Qi's answer clearly fell short of Su Yuntao's expectations. What was wrong with children these days? Had none of them heard of Spirit Hall's great reputation? What was there to hesitate over?

Lin Qi's refusal was not because he feared Tang Hao would hear the news and jump out to smash him with a hammer. He simply could not bear to give up such a fine crop as Tang San.

If he had not awakened the system, joining Spirit Hall would actually have been a good choice.

Although the current Pope had some problems in the head, Spirit Hall's resources were unquestionably top-tier, and he would not need to worry too much about his safety.

But since he had awakened the system, things were different.

The Background Suppression System was not very smart. Even if he told it about Tang San's background, it would not acknowledge it. Tang San had to reveal it himself, directly or indirectly.

With Tang San's background, as long as he triggered the reward, even surpassing Spirit Hall in background would not be a problem.

"Lin Qi, why don't you think it over some more?"

Su Yuntao was somewhat unwilling to return empty-handed and tried to persuade him again.

"Once I get to Nuoding City, I'll definitely register as a Soul Master at Nuoding City's Spirit Hall. Can I tell you my decision then?"

"This... that works too."

Su Yuntao did not dare use force on Lin Qi or take him away by force.

After all, once Lin Qi joined Spirit Hall, he would certainly be valued highly and might even meet His Holiness the Pope.

If Lin Qi casually said something about him to one of Spirit Hall's higher-ups then, he might well be expelled from Spirit Hall.

Besides, Lin Qi had not directly refused. Waiting a while was no big deal. Once he returned to Nuoding City, he could first report this to the bishop.

"Good child, I'll be waiting for you in Nuoding City. Make sure you come soon!"

Su Yuntao left somewhat reluctantly, looking back every few steps like a desperate simp waiting for his beloved to change her mind.

"Little Qi, why didn't you agree to go to Spirit Hall? With your talent, only Spirit Hall can give you the best training."

On the way back, Old Jack asked Lin Qi in confusion.

Lin Qi knew Village Chief Jack was concerned for him, but his mind was occupied with other matters. He merely gave him a perfunctory reply.

Lin Qi's attention was focused entirely on his Martial Souls.

[Mountain River Sword: A Weapon Martial Soul blessed by the Plane Consciousness of Douluo Continent. When all Weapon Martial Souls face the Mountain River Sword, their attack power is reduced by 30%, while the Mountain River Sword's own attack power increases by 30%. Furthermore, all domain skills of Weapon Martial Soul Soul Masters are ineffective against the Mountain River Sword's wielder.]

These abilities were not Soul Skills. The Mountain River Sword's innate effects alone proved that it was absolutely the foremost Weapon Martial Soul, standing above all others.

One increased attack power by 30%, while the other weakened attack power by 30%. With one increase and one decrease, the gap became enormous.

Not to mention its ability to nullify domains.

Domains used by Weapon Martial Soul Soul Masters were all ineffective against Lin Qi. Even those with Twin Martial Souls counted as Weapon Martial Soul Soul Masters so long as one of their Martial Souls was a Weapon Martial Soul.

As expected of Tang San. The reward he triggered was truly impressive.

Of course, besides the Mountain River Sword, Lin Qi also possessed a Second Martial Soul.

After all, Tang San had a second Martial Soul. How could the reward granted to Lin Qi by the Background Suppression System be inferior to Tang San's own?

[Body Martial Soul, Body of Fortune: A Body Martial Soul beloved by heaven and earth. Its wielder receives the Blessing of All Living Things, greatly enhanced perception, constant good fortune, and the ability to turn danger into safety and misfortune into blessings.]

Compared to the Mountain River Sword, the Body of Fortune, this Body Martial Soul, was even more extraordinary.

Fortune was something one could neither see nor touch, but when it came into play, its effects were absolutely beyond imagination.

While the Mountain River Sword was more specifically aimed at Weapon Martial Soul Soul Masters, the Body of Fortune's effects were all-encompassing.

"Hmm?"

Having just finished examining the information on his two Martial Souls, Lin Qi lowered his head and saw several clumps of Blue Silver Grass ahead of him closing their leaves on their own. A faint golden light emerged from beneath them.

"Gold Soul Coins?"

Lin Qi walked closer and discovered that there were actually five Gold Soul Coins.

"Has the Body of Fortune already started working? Those Blue Silver Grass took the initiative to let me find Gold Soul Coins. Could this also be one way the Blessing of All Living Things works?"

"This..." Old Jack, who had been talking nonstop to Lin Qi, was also stunned.

The villagers were not wealthy. Even if they had a little spare money, it was in Copper Soul Coins. Those who possessed Silver Soul Coins were already considered well-off families in the village.

A single Gold Soul Coin was enough to support a family of three in the city for several months.

"Could Lord Soul Master from Spirit Hall have dropped them by accident?"

Old Jack was somewhat doubtful. Could that lord Soul Master really be so careless?

"Finders split it equally. Village Chief, take two."

Village Chief Jack had taken good care of Lin Qi, and Lin Qi was not stingy. He handed him two Gold Soul Coins.

"No, I can't take them. You found these, Little Qi. Grandfather can't take them. Once you go to Nuoding Academy, there'll be plenty of places to spend money."

Two Gold Soul Coins could greatly improve Jack's family's life. The village chief's family was not wealthy either, but he still refused without hesitation.

Upon hearing that, Lin Qi not only did not take back the Gold Soul Coins, but gave him another one.

"There are still a few days before I start at Nuoding Academy. During those days, I'll have to trouble Grandfather Jack to provide my meals. I won't accept it without good food."

After saying that, Lin Qi ignored whether Old Jack was willing or not, forcibly stuffed the money into his hand, and ran home.

"Ah, this child. Even if we ate meat and fish at every meal for just a few days, it wouldn't cost even one Gold Soul Coin."

Although Old Jack continued muttering to himself, his heart was incomparably warm.

This child truly had good character. Little San might have matured early, but aside from his drunken father, he was too cold toward everyone else.

With a smile on his lips, Old Jack considered what delicious food he should make for Lin Qi over the next few days. He could not let the child go hungry. Soul Masters could not cultivate on coarse meals alone.

Meanwhile, Tang San also returned home.

"What is your Martial Soul?" Tang Hao asked casually.

"Blue Silver Grass, Dad." Tang San revealed his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.

After observing Tang Hao's expression, Tang San continued, "I have another Martial Soul."

Then, the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul appeared in his other hand.

Tang Hao immediately became excited. "Twin Martial Souls. They're actually Twin Martial Souls."

Tang Hao, who had always been rather cold toward Tang San, hugged him of his own accord for the first time, calling him "son" again and again.