Taking an Apprentice

Seeing the two of them stunned to the point of speechlessness, Leng Yaozhu smiled with understanding and slowed her speech, her tone soothing:

"Please, there is no need to be alarmed."

"I came here personally today for a simple reason: I have taken a liking to Wang Chuan's talent and wish to take him on as my personal disciple."

"Therefore, you two need not treat me as some high-ranking figure; just think of me as your son's future teacher."

"Take... take him as a disciple?!"

Wang Zhe finally found his voice, though it stuttered from extreme shock and excitement, and his face instantly flushed red.

He had never dreamed that on the very first day his son awakened his Martial Soul, he would attract such a prestigious powerhouse to personally offer an apprenticeship!

This was more than just bringing honor to his ancestors!

It was as if the smoke from his ancestral grave had turned into a lucky omen!

"That is correct."

Leng Yaozhu nodded affirmatively, her gaze sincere.

"Wang Chuan's talent is something seen once in a century—no, perhaps even a once-in-a-millennium peerless gift."

"Since I have had the fortune to witness it, I naturally do not wish to miss out on such a brilliant and talented youth."

"I wonder what you two think?"

Wang Zhe was so excited his face turned red, and he felt somewhat restless in his seat.

He had not expected his son to be so promising!

Just then, the door to the reception room was gently knocked, and shortly after, Wang Chuan, having finished his test, walked in accompanied by a staff member.

His gaze was immediately drawn to Leng Yaozhu, who sat across from his parents.

Her fiery red hair, jade-like features, the unique temperament that blended passion with coldness, and the body that appeared calm yet concealed vast fluctuations of soul power—all of these things highlighted the extraordinary nature of the woman before him.

Seeing his son enter, Wang Zhe quickly suppressed his excitement and introduced them:

"Xiao Chuan, come here quickly!"

"This is Tower Master Leng from the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, Her Excellency Heavenly Phoenix!"

"Her Excellency, she..."

"She wants to take you as her personal disciple!"

Wang Chuan felt only a slight surprise in his heart before quickly calming down.

His Martial Soul was the Five Virtues Phoenix, and Leng Yaozhu was the Heavenly Phoenix; there was a natural attraction and resonance between them.

Coupled with his own exaggerated talent profile, it was only natural that he would alarm Leng Yaozhu into appearing in person and considering him for an apprenticeship.

He recalled the scattered information he had heard about Leng Yaozhu.

She was recognized as a peerless beauty in the Spirit Pagoda and even the entire continent's Soul Master world, her strength and status were top-tier, and her reputation seemed quite good as well...

Wang Chuan thought about it and felt that taking this person as a master was a perfectly acceptable choice.

Leng Yaozhu's gaze also fell upon Wang Chuan.

The six-year-old boy had clear and steady eyes, and while there was curiosity and appraisal when he looked at her, there was none of the timidity or excessive excitement typical of a child his age. This temperament made her even more satisfied.

She spoke directly, her voice clear and melodious:

"Student Wang Chuan, I wish to take you as my disciple, to personally teach you the way of the Soul Master, and to pass on my mantle to you in the future."

"I wonder what your thoughts are on this?"

Wang Chuan did not hesitate in the slightest. He stepped forward twice, faced Leng Yaozhu, and bowed respectfully in the standard manner of a disciple, his voice crisp and firm:

"Disciple Wang Chuan, greets Master!"

"Good! Good! Good!"

A bright and moving smile instantly bloomed on Leng Yaozhu's face as she repeated the word "good" three times, clearly in an extremely pleasant mood.

Looking at the small figure before her, who possessed both top-tier talent and temperament, she could not help but feel a moment of distraction and emotion.

Given Wang Chuan's conditions, if the news were to spread, there was no telling how many factions and powerhouses across the continent would break their heads trying to recruit him.

Being able to step in first and take him under her wing before he had fully made a name for himself was, in a sense, a massive stroke of luck.

Amidst her joy, Leng Yaozhu immediately thought of a welcoming gift for her new disciple.

She turned to Wang Zhe and Luo Ya, who were still immersed in immense joy, and said gently:

"Please, you two, sit here for a while and have some tea and refreshments."

"Since Xiao Chuan has already reached level ten, he naturally needs to obtain a Soul Ring."

"As his teacher, I will take him to select a suitable Soul Spirit as his initiation gift."

Wang Zhe and Luo Ya naturally had no objections; they nodded busily, their faces beaming with irrepressible smiles.

Seeing how much importance and care Leng Yaozhu placed on Wang Chuan, the last shred of unease in their hearts dissipated, leaving only overflowing relief and pride.

Leng Yaozhu brought Wang Chuan to a Soul Spirit Selection Room with higher clearance inside the Spirit Pagoda branch.

This room was even more spacious than the previous testing room, and the most eye-catching feature was the giant Soul Guidance Display on the front wall, standing three meters high and six meters wide, its screen dark and waiting to be illuminated.

Leng Yaozhu operated the control panel herself while explaining to Wang Chuan:

"Although this is just a branch, it still stores image data for some high-quality century-level Soul Spirits. Take a look first and see if any catch your eye."

As she spoke, three-dimensional images and detailed information of various Soul Spirits began to appear on the screen one after another.

Flame Lion, Gale Demon Wolf, Iron-Armored Rhino, Phantom Cat, Sonic Bird...

Each one was lifelike, with its attributes, specialties, potential Soul Skill directions, and fusion requirements listed alongside.

Leng Yaozhu patiently explained the pros and cons of each Soul Spirit to Wang Chuan, analyzing their compatibility with his Five Virtues Phoenix Martial Soul.

After she finished introducing all the displayed Soul Spirits, she saw that Wang Chuan was still deep in thought and undecided, so she added:

"If none of these suit your fancy, that is perfectly fine."

"I can take you directly to the Spirit Ascension Platform at the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters or to a more Advanced Soul Spirit Repository to choose..."

"If you are still not satisfied, I can even apply to the headquarters to customize the most suitable Soul Spirit plan for you."

"Since you have become my disciple, you need not worry about resources; I will naturally provide you with the best."

Wang Chuan felt a slight shock in his heart and sighed to himself.

Good heavens, becoming this master's disciple was a massive bargain!

The treatment of being a direct disciple to the Vice Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda was truly extraordinary.

This level of generosity felt far greater than the rumored investment Shrek Academy made in its core disciples; it was practically the rhythm of paving the way for whatever he wanted.

However, he did not let it go to his head, instead calmly considering his own situation.

His Five Virtues Phoenix Martial Soul inherently contained the power of the five elements and five virtues, naturally possessing an affinity for and the ability to control the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

Moreover, he could perceive changes in heaven and earth, foresee the future, command all birds, and even use musical rhythm for offense or support.

Therefore, he believed his choice...

Did not necessarily need to be limited to directly enhancing a single elemental attack; instead, he could consider a Soul Spirit that could complement or synergize with his powerful spiritual power and the multifaceted talents of his Five Virtues Phoenix Martial Soul.

But he did not state his thoughts directly.

Instead, he described his Martial Soul's ability to control the five elements and its musical rhythm-related capabilities in detail to Leng Yaozhu, respectfully asking for her guidance:

"Master, my understanding of Soul Spirits is still shallow. Given my current situation, I wonder which type of Soul Spirit would be most suitable for me to choose?"