Terrifying Conditions!

"What is the meaning of this? Why are you in such a panic? Where is your decorum?!"

Lin Qingfeng's expression darkened as he immediately demanded an answer.

Although Starry Sky City was relatively close to the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, it could hardly be considered a major city.

The city lord, and even the person in charge of the local Martial Soul Hall, were merely at the Soul Saint realm.

Under such suppression of strength, both the Heaven Dou Empire and the Martial Soul Hall had always been quite courteous toward the Lin Clan.

For a guard to suddenly come reporting with such panic naturally left Lin Qingfeng and Qian Shu astonished.

Tap, tap, tap—

Footsteps echoed as a guard reached the entrance of the main hall, gasping for breath before bowing and saying, "Master, a group of people from the Martial Soul Hall has arrived, and the leader is a Soul Douluo. What should we do?"

"Hm?!"

"A Soul Douluo from the Martial Soul Hall is here?"

Hearing this, Lin Qingfeng and Qian Shu could not help but exchange glances.

Qian Ying, however, remained calm and spoke up, "It's just a Soul Douluo. Let them come."

"..."

At these words, Lin Qingfeng and Qian Shu rolled their eyes.

If they hadn't left their ancestral territory, they wouldn't fear a single Soul Douluo.

But now that they were settled in Starry Sky City, with only two Soul Saints in the house, how could they possibly contend with a Soul Douluo?

Not to mention the Martial Soul Hall backing them!

Of course, concern was one thing, but Lin Qingfeng was not one to be intimidated; if pushed too far, he was not someone to be trifled with.

His eyes darted around as Lin Qingfeng said, "Go, welcome them inside."

"Big Sister, why don't you take Chen to the room to rest?"

"Very well."

Qian Ying nodded.

Soon, only Lin Fan, Lin Qingfeng, and Qian Shu remained in the hall.

"You brat, are you truly afraid of nothing?"

Noticing that Lin Fan remained as carefree as ever, Lin Qingfeng recalled how Lin Fan had acted toward the Poison Douluo Dugu Bo and couldn't help but shake his head.

He truly didn't know what his son was made of; it was one thing to have such monstrous talent, but his composure was even better than his own, a Soul Saint.

"What is there to be afraid of?"

Lin Fan curled his lips and said, "Regardless, the Martial Soul Hall is the official organization on the surface. Since they are coming to our home with such fanfare, they must have legitimate business and won't harm us."

"That is true."

Realizing this, Lin Qingfeng and Qian Shu completely relaxed, their tension fading away.

Before long, led by the guard, a group from the Martial Soul Hall walked in.

The leader was a middle-aged man dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, followed by Hall Master Xu, who had awakened Lin Fan's martial soul last time.

At this moment, Hall Master Xu was all smiles.

"This Humble One is Lin Qingfeng. Greetings, Lord Soul Douluo."

Lin Qingfeng remained neither servile nor overbearing as he stepped forward to greet them.

The Soul Douluo chuckled, paying no mind to Lin Qingfeng as his gaze remained fixed on Lin Fan.

Sensing this, Lin Fan's heart skipped a beat.

This old fellow, he isn't here for me, is he?

Was the talent I displayed during the awakening too exceptional?

Lin Fan sighed inwardly; there was no helping it, a genius was a genius, and even a casual awakening could stir up others.

As everyone took their seats in order, the Soul Douluo looked at Lin Qingfeng and smiled lightly, "Brother Lin, this one is Nozel, a level 87 Soul Douluo and a Cardinal of the Martial Soul Hall."

"I have come today for a matter of great importance concerning the Lin Clan."

"..."

Just then, footsteps sounded abruptly as Qian Ying walked out, saying calmly, "What kind of important matter? Speak plainly. I would like to see what could possibly count as a major matter for my Qian Clan and the Lin Clan."

"..."

As her voice fell, the group from the Martial Soul Hall was stunned, and even Nozel was left dazed for a moment.

However, Nozel quickly sensed that something was wrong.

The woman before him was actually a Soul Douluo as well, and she was younger than him!

In an instant, Nozel's expression turned solemn.

To be able to cultivate such a young Soul Douluo, they likely possessed an extraordinary background.

"May I ask who this is..."

Nozel looked toward Lin Qingfeng and asked directly.

"This is This Humble One's sister-in-law."

Lin Qingfeng smiled and said, "She is from a small family and rarely goes out, so she doesn't know how to speak properly. Lord Nozel, please do not take offense. I wonder, what is the purpose of your visit?"

Raising an eyebrow, Nozel did not believe Lin Qingfeng's simple explanation and continued to stare at Qian Ying.

"The Star Dou Empire, the Qian Clan."

Qian Ying's expression was calm, but the moment these words were spoken, Nozel's body trembled violently.

They knew there was a Qian Clan in Martial Soul Hall, but very few people knew that there was also a Qian Clan in the Star Dou Empire, even if, in terms of strength and family martial souls, they were far inferior to the Qian Clan of Martial Soul Hall.

However, Nozel knew that there must be a connection between the two!

If nothing else, when they first learned that the Star Dou Empire also had a Qian Clan, powerful elders and titled experts had proposed taking action, but they were refused by the people of the Martial Soul Hall's Qian Clan.

Although these two Qian Clans appeared to have no contact and had never interacted with each other, the people of Martial Soul Hall knew they must be related based on that single refusal.

At best, they had fallen out, or the branch had been separated for so long that the affection was no longer there.

Of course, all of that was just speculation.

Nozel had only learned of this when he encountered someone from the Qian Clan while following his teacher.

However, shock was shock; Nozel was not afraid, for he came from Martial Soul Hall!

Nowadays, Martial Soul Hall could be said to be the most powerful force on the surface.

"So, you are from the Qian Clan."

Nozel smiled and said, "I was wondering how someone could have such talent."

After a pause, Nozel looked at Lin Qingfeng and said softly, "I have come this time to invite Young Master Lin to join our Martial Soul Hall."

"Ah?"

As the words fell, Lin Qingfeng, Qian Shu, and Qian Ying all revealed looks of shock.

Only Lin Fan had guessed this long ago, his expression remaining calm.

Seeing Lin Fan's calm expression, Nozel spoke again, "As long as Young Master Lin is willing to join our Martial Soul Hall, I can have my teacher take you as his disciple. He is a Titled Douluo!"

"In addition, we can send you to Martial Soul Hall Academy to study. All future cultivation resources, spirit rings, and even spirit bones will be personally acquired for you by me."

"If my strength is insufficient, my teacher will also take action."

"I wonder, what does Young Master Lin think?"

Nozel smiled, "I believe these conditions are already full of sincerity."

"..."

Hearing these conditions, Qian Ying no longer maintained her previous indifference; her heart was filled with immense shock.

She had sensed that her nephew's talent was extraordinary, otherwise, she would not have thought of introducing Lin Fan to the Royal Academy.

However, Qian Ying never expected that Martial Soul Hall would actually come to recruit Lin Fan as well.

The conditions offered were so generous that even she was tempted!

For a moment, Qian Ying felt dazed. What kind of terrifying talent did her nephew possess? Or was it that his martial soul was incomparably powerful?