Qian Renxue's Recruitment, Heaven Dou Academy

This was not an exaggeration at all.

Because Qian Renxue understood very well.

Spirit Hall did not lack Super Douluos. What it lacked were supreme powerhouses capable of suppressing an entire era.

If Yang Yuan truly possessed Innate Level 20 Soul Power, then across the entire continent, perhaps only she could rival him in talent.

Innate Level 20—calling it the bearing of a god would not be an overstatement.

That was why Qian Renxue thought so highly of Yang Yuan.

She asked gently, "Little Brother Yang, have you considered joining a certain faction?"

Yang Yuan was still young, making this undoubtedly the best opportunity to recruit him. Naturally, Qian Renxue would not let it pass.

At the side, Snake Lance Douluo also turned his gaze toward Yang Yuan, waiting for his answer.

Seeing Qian Renxue be so direct, Yang Yuan was slightly taken aback.

Then, under the gazes of the two of them, Yang Yuan replied in a light tone:

"I'm not opposed to joining some faction, but if I join one at my age, I definitely won't be as free and carefree as I am now."

Although they had not heard what they wanted to hear, Qian Renxue and Snake Lance Douluo both inwardly breathed a slight sigh of relief.

From Yang Yuan's tone and attitude, there was clearly still plenty of room for negotiation.

That was enough.

A peerless prodigy like Yang Yuan could never be forced.

Otherwise, even if he chose to submit under threat, he might still harbor ulterior motives.

Given enough time, he would surely become a disaster!

The three chatted as they walked. Qian Renxue smiled and probed, "Little Brother Yang, if you had to choose, which faction would you favor more?"

"Speaking of that, I've read a few books at the academy and learned some common knowledge."

"The factions on our continent are nothing more than the Upper Three Sects, the Lower Four Sects, the royal families of the two great empires, and Spirit Hall."

"The strongest among the Lower Four Sects is only a Soul Douluo, so I won't consider them."

"Among the Upper Three Sects, the Clear Sky Sect has gone into seclusion, while the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is arrogant. Besides, neither of those two sects is particularly friendly toward Soul Masters outside their direct lineages, and I don't like that."

"As for the remaining four, I think any of them would do. But Spirit Hall helped awaken my Martial Soul, so it has shown me kindness."

"If I had to pick one, I might choose Spirit Hall."

Before Qian Renxue and Snake Lance Douluo, Yang Yuan naturally had to take the initiative to show goodwill toward Spirit Hall.

It was necessary political correctness.

Of course, he also had a certain degree of goodwill toward Spirit Hall himself.

If not for wanting to keep his distance from a lunatic like Bibi Dong, he might really have joined Spirit Hall.

When Qian Renxue and Snake Lance Douluo saw that Yang Yuan was more inclined toward Spirit Hall, they were immediately delighted.

Snake Lance Douluo said in a deep voice, "In that case, why don't you join Spirit Hall?"

Yang Yuan deliberately put on a puzzled expression. "Are you two from Spirit Hall?"

Qian Renxue stopped Snake Lance Douluo from continuing with a look, then smiled and asked in return.

"What do you think?"

Yang Yuan shrugged, looking unconcerned.

"If you won't tell me, how am I supposed to know which faction you belong to?"

"Though at first, I guessed that Sister Qianxun might be some princess of the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family."

"After all, in the Heaven Dou Empire, the surname Xue is more or less connected to the royal family."

"And the noble aura you give off is the strongest of anyone I've ever met."

After hearing Yang Yuan's analysis, Qian Renxue did not deny it. Instead, she reached out and stroked Yang Yuan's head.

"Little Brother Yang really is clever!"

Unlike Snake Lance Douluo, she was not eager to recruit Yang Yuan into Spirit Hall the moment she saw that he had a trace of goodwill toward it.

Because she understood very well.

If Yang Yuan had wanted to join Spirit Hall, he would have done so long ago.

Forced fruit was never sweet. Qian Renxue did not want her impatience to ruin that sliver of goodwill Yang Yuan had toward Spirit Hall.

Moreover, precisely because she understood Yang Yuan's talent, Qian Renxue did not actually want him to join Spirit Hall right away.

Because with Yang Yuan's talent—

If he joined Spirit Hall, that woman would inevitably notice him and might even take him as her disciple.

And at the thought of Yang Yuan possibly becoming that woman's disciple, Qian Renxue felt a surge of irritation.

She had discovered this genius herself. Why should she hand him over to that woman?

Thus, a thought suddenly came to Qian Renxue.

Why did Yang Yuan have to join Spirit Hall?

Wouldn't it be just as good for him to become one of her own people directly?

With that thought, Qian Renxue no longer dwelled on making Yang Yuan join Spirit Hall. Instead, she smiled and said to him:

"Little Brother Yang, I heard you mention your academy earlier. May I ask which academy you attend?"

"Nuoding Academy. Sister Qianxun may not have heard of it."

Hearing this, Qian Renxue narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly and remembered the name.

Then she smiled again. "With your talent, why not join a better academy?"

"There weren't any particularly good academies near us to begin with, and our village just happened to have a Work-Study Student slot at Nuoding Academy."

"Since that was the case, wouldn't studying anywhere be the same?"

A sharp glint flashed through Qian Renxue's eyes.

"In that case, how about I recommend an academy for you, Little Brother Yang?"

"After all, ordinary small academies truly have poor environments. They have neither resources nor renowned teachers. Big Sister truly can't bear to see your talent buried like this."

"Oh? Which academy does Sister Qianxun wish to recommend?"

Yang Yuan could actually guess.

There were only two academies Qian Renxue could recommend.

One was Spirit Hall Academy, and the other was Heaven Dou Academy.

Of course, Yang Yuan thought Heaven Dou Academy was the more likely possibility.

After all, Spirit Hall Academy was Bibi Dong's territory. Qian Renxue's reach did not extend that far, and her influence there could practically be ignored.

Heaven Dou Academy, however, was her territory.

More accurately, it was the territory of Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Sure enough, as soon as Yang Yuan finished speaking, he heard Qian Renxue say with a smile, "Little Brother Yang, what do you think of Heaven Dou Academy?"

"Heaven Dou Academy!"

"Sister Qianxun, your identity really is connected to the royal family."

Qian Renxue did not answer that question. Instead, she smiled and asked, "Well? Do you want to enter Heaven Dou Academy?"

Yang Yuan grinned. "I couldn't ask for more!"

With things having reached this point, he definitely could not refuse.

Yang Yuan understood very clearly.

Before she fully trusted him, Qian Renxue would never allow a genius like him to remain outside.

He had anticipated this situation from the moment he met Qian Renxue and Snake Lance Douluo.

Still, going to Heaven Dou Academy did not matter. He could also use this opportunity to make plans for the Immortal Herbs.

Seeing Yang Yuan agree so readily, a satisfied expression appeared on Qian Renxue's face.

As long as Yang Yuan joined Heaven Dou Academy through her recommendation, he would count as half one of her own.

"Little Brother Yang, let's go. I'll take you to obtain a Soul Ring first!"

"By the way, what is your Martial Soul? And what kind of soul beast are you planning to hunt for your First Soul Ring? Have you done your homework in advance?"