Terrifying Conditions!

"What is it? Why are you in such a panic? Where are your manners?!"

Lin Qingfeng's expression darkened, and he immediately demanded an explanation.

Although Starry Sky City was fairly close to the Heaven Dou Empire's capital, it was hardly a large city.

The city lord and even the person in charge of Spirit Hall here were only Soul Saints.

With such a disparity in strength, both the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall treated the Lin Clan with considerable courtesy.

A guard suddenly rushing in to deliver a message would naturally surprise Lin Qingfeng, Qian Shu, and the others.

Tap, tap, tap—

Footsteps sounded. A guard came to the entrance of the hall, gasping for breath. He bowed and said, "Master, a group of people from Spirit Hall have arrived. The one leading them is a Soul Douluo. What should we do?"

"Hmm?!"

"A Soul Douluo from Spirit Hall is here?"

Hearing this, Lin Qingfeng and Qian Shu exchanged startled looks.

Qian Ying, however, remained calm and said, "It's only a Soul Douluo. So what if he's here?"

"..."

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

If they were still near their family's territory, they wouldn't fear a single Soul Douluo.

But now they had settled in Starry Sky City, and there were only two Soul Saints in the family. How could they stand against a Soul Douluo?

Not to mention the Spirit Hall behind him!

Of course, worry aside, Lin Qingfeng wasn't afraid. If they pushed him too far, he wasn't someone to be bullied.

His eyes shifted as he said, "Go and welcome them inside."

"Eldest sister, why don't you take Chen back to your room to rest?"

"Fine."

Qian Ying nodded.

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

"You brat, are you really not afraid of anything?"

Seeing that Lin Fan was still at ease, Lin Qingfeng thought of how he had acted around Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo, and couldn't help shaking his head.

He really had no idea what his son was made of. His talent was already absurd, and his composure was even better than that of a Soul Saint like himself.

"What's there to be afraid of?"

Lin Fan pursed his lips. "No matter what, Spirit Hall is an official organization in the public eye. They wouldn't come to our house in such a big show unless they had something important to discuss. They won't hurt us."

"That's true."

Once they thought it through, Lin Qingfeng and Qian Shu relaxed completely and stopped worrying.

Before long, a group from Spirit Hall entered under the guard's guidance.

The man at the head was middle-aged and wore a fitted outfit. Behind him was Hall Master Xu, who had awakened Lin Fan's Martial Soul last time.

At that moment, Hall Master Xu was beaming.

"I am Lin Qingfeng. It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Soul Douluo."

Lin Qingfeng stepped forward to greet him, neither servile nor overbearing.

The Soul Douluo smiled amiably, barely paying Lin Qingfeng any attention. His gaze stayed fixed on Lin Fan.

Noticing this, Lin Fan's heart stirred.

Could this old fellow have come for him?

Had his talent been too outstanding during his Martial Soul awakening?

Lin Fan sighed. He couldn't help it—geniuses were geniuses. Even awakening a Martial Soul could draw attention.

Once everyone had taken their seats, the Soul Douluo turned to Lin Qingfeng and said with a smile, "Brother Lin, I'm Nozel, an eighty-seventh-level Soul Douluo and a Red-Robed Cardinal of Spirit Hall."

"I've come today because of a matter of great importance to the Lin Clan."

"..."

Just then, footsteps suddenly sounded. Qian Ying walked out and said calmly, "Whatever this important matter is, just say it. I'd like to see what could count as a major matter for both the Qian Clan and the Lin Clan."

"..."

At her words, everyone from Spirit Hall was taken aback. Even Nozel froze for a moment.

But Nozel quickly realized something was amiss.

The woman before him was actually a Soul Douluo—and she was younger than he was!

In an instant, Nozel's expression turned serious.

To have raised such a young Soul Douluo, she must have an extraordinary force backing her.

"May I ask who you are...?"

Nozel turned to Lin Qingfeng and asked directly.

"This is my wife's elder sister."

Lin Qingfeng smiled. "She's from a small family and doesn't usually go out, so she isn't very good at speaking. Please don't take offense, Lord Nozel. May I ask what brings you here?"

Nozel raised an eyebrow. He didn't believe Lin Qingfeng's simple explanation and kept his eyes on Qian Ying.

"The Qian Clan of the Star Dou Empire."

Qian Ying's expression remained calm, but those few words made Nozel's body tremble.

They knew there was a Qian Clan in Spirit Hall, but few knew there was another Qian Clan in the Star Dou Empire. In terms of strength and family Martial Soul, it was far inferior to Spirit Hall's Qian Clan.

Still, Nozel knew the two were bound to be connected!

For one thing, when they first learned there was also a Qian Clan in the Star Dou Empire, some powerful elders and enshrined experts had proposed attacking them. But the Qian Clan of Spirit Hall had refused.

The two Qian Clans seemed to have no connection, and neither side had ever visited the other.

Yet based on that one refusal alone, the people in Spirit Hall knew the two families must be related.

At most, they had fallen out, or had been separated for so long that their bond had grown weak.

Of course, it was all speculation.

Nozel only knew about this because he had encountered members of the Qian Clan while accompanying his teacher.

But though he was startled, Nozel wasn't afraid. After all, he came from Spirit Hall!

At present, Spirit Hall could be called the most powerful force in the public eye.

"So you're from the Qian Clan."

Nozel smiled. "No wonder someone could possess such talent."

After a pause, Nozel turned to Lin Qingfeng and said softly, "I've come today to invite Young Master Lin to join Spirit Hall."

"Ah?"

At his words, Lin Qingfeng, Qian Shu, and Qian Ying all looked astonished.

Only Lin Fan had already guessed as much and remained calm.

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

"Besides that, we can send you to study at Spirit Hall Academy. I'll personally secure all your cultivation resources in the future, including Soul Rings and even Soul Bones."

"If my strength isn't enough, my teacher will step in as well."

"What do you think, Young Master Lin?"

Nozel smiled. "I believe these terms show our utmost sincerity."

"..."

Hearing those terms, Qian Ying was no longer cold as before. Her heart was filled with astonishment.

She had sensed that her nephew's talent was extraordinary; otherwise, she wouldn't have thought of recommending Lin Fan to the Royal Academy.

But she had never imagined that Spirit Hall would also come to recruit him.

And the terms they offered were tempting even to her!

For a moment, Qian Ying felt dazed. Just how terrifying was her nephew's talent? Or was his Martial Soul incomparably powerful?

(Author's note: The story won't follow the original completely, and some of the settings will be changed too. If you have any suggestions, feel free to share them, QAQ!!!)