A Promise of Introduction

Hearing this, the stone in Huo Yuhao's heart finally settled; his innate talent had successfully masked the unnatural logical loopholes in the eyes of the other party.

Though it might only be on the surface, achieving the first step of his goal was already a stroke of great fortune.

Huo Yuhao nodded, then said:

"I... I want my mother to live a good life. She used to say that as long as I could become a soul master, we would be able to live well." Huo Yuhao looked at Tang You, his eyes filled with firm longing.

"Lord Minister, if I join the Crafting Bureau... can it let my mother live a good life?"

For the first time since the conversation began, Huo Yuhao raised his head to look directly into Tang You's eyes.

Tang You narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking to himself that the child's mind was truly simple; he hadn't yet learned to consider himself, only purely wanting his loved ones to live well.

This was the logic unique to a child of this age.

Everything Tang You had said to him was also the truth. How Huo Yuhao learned the three secret techniques was no longer important; the talent he displayed was enough for Tang You to overlook other unnatural aspects and extend an olive branch to him.

"In the name of the Minister of the Crafting Bureau, I can guarantee that you and your mother will be able to live a better life." As Tang You spoke, he snapped his fingers, instantly appearing beside Huo Yuhao and sitting down next to him.

"I can promise you this, as long as you agree to join the Crafting Bureau."

He placed his hand on Huo Yuhao's shoulder and patted it; imperceptibly, a tiny Soul Guidance Sensor was installed there.

Huo Yuhao sensed the sensor, but as he shouldn't have discovered such a thing at this moment, he remained silent.

"However, despite your extraordinary talent, a child of your age should first go to an academy to study basic knowledge for a few years. Since you applied for the Martial Soul Hall's financial aid, you should have already completed the enrollment procedures, right?"

Huo Yuhao nodded and took out his student ID.

"Hmm... not bad. It seems you met a good person who helped you resolve the most troublesome parts."

"A working student... I had quite a few working student friends when I was young, though we haven't kept in touch."

"Hehe, I've digressed. Although it's not officially confirmed yet, for now, little Huo Yuhao, you can consider yourself a member of our Crafting Bureau." Tang You said slowly, watching as Huo Yuhao seemed to be considering something.

After taking back his student ID, Huo Yuhao looked up at Tang You and continued:

"Um... Lord Minister."

"Yes?"

"Since I am already a person of the Crafting Bureau... can you help me hunt a soul beast? Mother said that to become a soul master, having soul power isn't enough; one must hunt a soul beast to obtain a soul ring to break through the level restrictions."

"Not bad at all. This is the only path to becoming a soul master, but you're quite bold, aren't you? You dare ask me for favors the moment I show a little interest in you?"

Tang You laughed heartily. Huo Yuhao knew that since the other party hadn't refused immediately, he had already succeeded by more than half.

After all, in his previous life, he had nothing, which allowed him to go to the Star Dou Forest to gamble with his life without any worries.

But in this life, he and Huo Yun'er had started a new life, and there was no need to gamble with his life. It was better to be bold and try to squeeze some benefits out of this Minister of the Crafting Bureau.

With his experience in the soul master world from his past life, he believed his talent was a chip of sufficient value.

"Hmph, it's a coincidence. A big shot at the main hall of the Martial Soul Hall needs to hunt a soul beast recently. My daughter wanted to go along, but there are always some loose-tongued people spreading gossip..."

"I can recommend you. A six-year-old genius with Innate Full Soul Power who needs a first soul ring—the main hall won't refuse a reason like that."

Tang You patted his shoulder again and continued:

"This is an opportunity, child."

"If you can get on this line, a soul ring of the limit age will certainly not be a problem. Make sure you grasp it well."

"Alright, it's getting late. I'll have someone send you back. Someone will come to pick you up when it's time to depart in two days."

In the blink of an eye, Tang You returned to his seat by the window. Outside, it had turned completely dark, and the light shining on Tang You's face was now the pale moonlight.

"Then... Huo Yuhao will take his leave." Huo Yuhao stood up and bowed deeply. He knew very well that from this moment on, this Minister Tang You was the greatest benefactor of his life.

"Hmm."

A person dressed similarly to Tang Shan pushed open the door and led Huo Yuhao away.

Only Tang You remained in the room. A moment later, Tang Shan pushed the door open and walked in.

"Lord Minister, the information on Huo Yuhao has been sent. I estimate there will be a reply by tomorrow morning."

"They won't refuse. A Body Martial Soul with Innate Full Soul Power—aside from the Body Sect, where else can you find such a treasure?" Tang You said, rubbing his knee.

"Such a treasure... it might even allow me to put down my old grudges. Even if Zhang Peng investigates and finds they are unrelated, how could I truly set my mind at ease?"

"So, Lord Minister, are you not planning to pursue the Crafting Bureau secret techniques on Huo Yuhao anymore?" Tang Shan usually spent his time doing research in the laboratory or accompanying Tang Ya in her mischief, so he didn't quite understand these complex maneuverings.

"How he learned those secret techniques can be investigated later; the truly urgent matter is to grasp this treasure tightly in our hands as soon as possible."

"Being the benefactor of a future Titled Douluo through a single recommendation is definitely a profitable deal."

Tang You explained slowly. As long as the Martial Soul Hall could absorb a new genius, what did a long-past grudge matter?

It was already late at night when he returned home, but the house was still brightly lit.

As soon as he stepped through the door, Huo Yuhao smelled the aroma of meat broth.

"Yuhao is back. Come, come, the broth is still warm; Mother saved it especially for you." Huo Yun'er beckoned Huo Yuhao to her side, looking him over from head to toe to ensure there were no changes before nodding.

"Don't worry, Mother has already eaten. That Lord Li Ye is an honest man; knowing we were new here, he specifically had the cafeteria send our meals over."

Huo Yun'er pushed the broth toward Huo Yuhao. Hearing his mother say this, Huo Yuhao didn't say anything more and began to eat in large mouthfuls. It must be said, although it was a simple meat broth, the seasoning was quite exquisite.

He remembered this scent... In his past life, the source of this umami was an extremely rare spice, yet now, the Martial Soul Hall could afford to use it in the commoner meals at their cafeteria.

Rather than attributing it to the sheer wealth of the Martial Soul Hall, he was more inclined to believe that they had successfully managed to cultivate this spice on a massive scale.

While eating, Huo Yun'er chatted about how, shortly after Huo Yuhao had left that afternoon, several people claiming to be from the Martial Soul Academy Admissions Office had come to the house to inquire about him, and she had formed a very good impression of them.

Only then did Huo Yuhao remember that Li Ye had indeed mentioned something of the sort.

It was fortunate that Huo Yun'er was still at home; otherwise, those people would have had a wasted trip.

Immediately, Huo Yuhao also told Huo Yun'er about joining the Crafting Bureau and his upcoming trip in a few days to hunt soul beasts with people from the Martial Soul Hall.

"Hehe, this is a good thing, Yuhao." Huo Yun'er gently stroked Huo Yuhao's head.

"The Martial Soul Hall is a great mountain, a mountain countless times higher than the White Tiger Duke Mansion. Mother has no real ability and couldn't provide you with a good life at the White Tiger Duke Mansion. But my Yuhao is capable, a one-in-a-million genius."

"You will surely tread a path of immense brightness, and Mother is proud of you for it." As she spoke, Huo Yun'er hugged Huo Yuhao, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears that ultimately did not fall.

Huo Yuhao's spoon paused, and he placed his other hand over Huo Yun'er's.

Two days later, the door to their home was knocked upon once again.