Red-haired big sister or whatever, it's so good!

"That doesn't conflict at all."

Leng Yaozhu smiled slightly, "President Mu can certainly continue to teach blacksmithing."

"And I can teach other knowledge, such as mecha, battle armor, or even Soul Spirit manufacturing."

"That doesn't necessarily mean he has to take you as his master."

Mu Chen continued to retort, "For mecha and battle armor, I could ask Senior Mu Ye for help. His strength is not much inferior to yours, Heavenly Phoenix Crown, is it?"

"Body Douluo?" Leng Yaozhu nodded, "With Four-Word Battle Armor and being a God-Rank Mecha Master, his strength is indeed not inferior to mine."

"But little Xu Yue's martial soul is not a body! How can you be certain that Mu Ye would be able to teach him with his full heart?"

"By relying on your friendship with Zhen Hua?"

Once these words were spoken, Mu Chen fell silent.

He and Zhen Hua were fellow disciples, but he had little connection with Mu Ye.

"I also know something about his parents' situation," Leng Yaozhu continued. "Things did not end pleasantly with the Xu Family, otherwise they wouldn't have entrusted him to you. Therefore, little Xu Yue cannot rely on the Xu Family's resources at all."

"Can you, President Mu, truly realize his potential on your own? If you want what's best for him, you shouldn't reject my proposal."

Having said this, Leng Yaozhu threw down her final bargaining chip.

"Furthermore, I can guarantee that I will provide every resource I can to cultivate him—the connections of the Phoenix Family, the selection of top-tier Soul Spirits, and so on."

"You should be aware that no matter which faction he joins,"

"Tang Sect, Shrek, or others, they could never offer him such treatment."

As she spoke, her tone was filled with intense confidence.

But in a way, this was also a matter of helplessness.

If one had a genius in their own lineage, who would be willing to pour resources into someone else?

Hearing this, Mu Chen had nothing more to say.

Although his own strength was respectable and his connections were not bad, compared to Leng Yaozhu, they were like heaven and earth.

And Soul Spirits were the most critical factor in whether a Soul Master could become a top-tier powerhouse.

A ten-thousand-year Soul Spirit raised through the Spirit Ascension Platform and one capable of breaking through to one-hundred-thousand-year or Beast level were two completely different concepts, and the boost they provided to a Soul Master was worlds apart.

However, he still left the final decision to Xu Yue himself.

At this moment, seeing Mu Chen's gaze turn toward him, Xu Yue also began to think.

To grow into a top-tier powerhouse on the continent, resources were indispensable.

Just as Leng Yaozhu said, even with the assets left by his parents and the support from Mu Chen, it was far from enough.

Among the major factions on the continent, the Tang Sect was ruled out first.

Secondly, due to his bloodline, it would be difficult to be valued if he joined Shrek.

After all, the Xu Family and Shrek had not been on good terms for years.

Even if his parents had some unpleasantness with the main branch of the Xu Family, it was still a family dispute and not a betrayal of the clan.

As for the Spirit Pagoda, although there were some criticisms, those were matters of the Qiangu Lineage.

At the very least, Leng Yaozhu's Phoenix Lineage was still acceptable.

The only black mark might be the Dark Phoenix Douluo, Leng Yulai.

"I am willing." Xu Yue immediately nodded to Mu Chen to signal his agreement.

Hearing this, Mu Chen sighed, though in his heart, he had actually been persuaded by Leng Yaozhu as well.

And sitting across from them, Leng Yaozhu's already stunning face became even more radiant.

"However..." Mu Chen spoke again, drawing Leng Yaozhu's attention, his tone steady.

"Heavenly Phoenix Crown, I know that top-tier Soul Spirits place great importance on compatibility and destiny."

"But I still hope you can give little Yue the choice of at least three top-tier Soul Spirits."

Hearing this, Leng Yaozhu's delicate brows furrowed in confusion.

"A single top-tier Soul Spirit can completely cover all Soul Ring slots after the Soul King stage."

"I have looked at the data for the Soul Spirits little Xu Yue has chosen; their quality is very good, and they can fully empower three Soul Rings."

"Adding at most two more later would be enough to provide all the rings up to the ninth."

"If you want to give them to someone else, he can wait until he inherits my position and decide for himself."

"But little Yue has Twin Martial Souls," Mu Chen said in a deep voice.

"Cough, cough..." Leng Yaozhu couldn't hold it back and coughed out loud.

Those beautiful eyes, which seemed like raging fire, looked toward Xu Yue once again.

"Twin Martial Souls?!"

After seeing the Gem of Truth, Leng Yaozhu was speechless once again.

However, she did not lower her evaluation of Xu Yue because of this.

The traits granted by the Gem of Truth were extremely powerful, also belonging to the top tier of Martial Souls.

Coupled with that innately powerful mental strength, his Twin Martial Souls were not a hindrance, but rather a boost.

Only at this moment did the turmoil surrounding this apprenticeship finally come to an end.

Xu Yue rose from the sofa and bowed deeply to Leng Yaozhu.

"Greetings, Teacher!"

"Good!" Leng Yaozhu nodded in satisfaction.

Having Xu Yue was equivalent to the Phoenix Lineage having a solid foundation for its influence; it could be considered as making up for some of her own shortcomings as the family head, ensuring the ancestral heritage would not be completely squandered.

As she thought this, she looked at Xu Yue again.

"Xiao Yue, are you currently studying at the Primary Academy in Eastsea City? How does it feel?"

"Teacher, I think it's quite good."

Looking at Xu Yue, a thoughtful expression appeared on Leng Yaozhu's face.

In truth, she had intended to bring him back to Shrek City for intensive training.

However, Xu Yue was still too young, and there was no need for him to shoulder the pressure from the Spirit Pagoda at an age when he should be enjoying his childhood.

Moreover, once the Qiangu Lineage learned of Xu Yue's talent, it would very likely provoke their wariness.

Leaving him to grow freely in Eastsea City was, in fact, a form of protection.

"For the next few years, just cultivate well in Eastsea City. I will set aside some time every year to come and see you, and at the same time, check your cultivation progress."

"Once you break through to become a Soul Ancestor, I will take you to Shrek City and teach you the relevant matters regarding the creation of Soul Spirits."

As she spoke, Leng Yaozhu beckoned to Xu Yue.

Seeing her gesture, Xu Yue walked up to her.

Before he could even ask, a slender hand, as if carved from jade, pressed gently against the center of his brow.

The next moment, Xu Yue saw a noble and magnificent golden-red phoenix rise from behind Leng Yaozhu.

"Clang!"

Following a high-pitched cry, the phoenix flapped its wings and dove into the center of his brow.

When Leng Yaozhu pulled her hand away, Xu Yue touched his brow, where only a lingering warmth and faint fragrance remained.

"Teacher, this is...?"

"This is my Heavenly Phoenix Mark. It can block one fatal attack when you are in danger, and at the same time, it can send a message to me."

"Consider it protection from this teacher for her disciple."

At the same time, Leng Yaozhu took a token from her own Soul Tool and placed it into Xu Yue's hand.

"This is the Heavenly Phoenix Token, which represents my identity. With it, you can freely enter and exit the Spirit Ascension Platform and all other facilities at the Eastsea City Spirit Pagoda."

"I will be staying in Eastsea City for a while, and during this time, I will teach you some knowledge."

Feeling the faintly present phoenix within his brow and the token in his palm, Xu Yue immediately thanked Leng Yaozhu.

"Thank you, Teacher!"

One really shouldn't listen to March 7th.

Red-haired big sisters are the best! So good!

Don't you agree, Teacher Himeko/Ah... Sister!