The cheat had arrived. Lin Fan immediately felt a weight lift from his heart.
At the very least, he no longer had to worry about being unable to survive!
Composing himself, Lin Fan had just put away his Poké Ball Martial Soul when he sensed something was wrong.
There was still a ball of light in the palm of his hand.
Lin Fan's pupils contracted sharply. A guess immediately formed in his mind.
Could it be that he'd awakened a Second Martial Soul as well?
He focused his mind intensely. He didn't even notice what Hall Master Xu and the others were saying. Another panel appeared before him.
"Second Martial Soul: Evolution Light (Can consume Soul Power to be used on a Martial Soul or Soul Ring, allowing it to evolve. Each Martial Soul and Soul Ring can only be used on once.)"
"Soul Ring: None"
"!!!"
When he'd first seen that his Second Martial Soul was listed as none, Lin Fan had been rather disappointed. He hadn't expected it to show up again so soon.
It seemed this Second Martial Soul was simply so heaven-defying that it had needed time to load.
"Young Master Lin... Young Master Lin!"
The sudden voice startled Lin Fan from his thoughts. Only then did he remember he was still inside Spirit Hall.
"Hehe, Young Master Lin, let's test your Soul Power."
Even though Hall Master Xu hadn't recognized Lin Fan's Martial Soul, Lin Qingfeng's status was plain to see, and Xu's manner remained warm and courteous.
Lin Fan came back to himself as well. He knew this wasn't the place to investigate his Poké Ball Martial Soul and Evolution Light Martial Soul, so he smiled and held out his hand, following Hall Master Xu's instructions to test his Soul Power.
Hum—
The instant Lin Fan's fingers touched the crystal ball, brilliant golden light burst forth. It flooded the entire Spirit Hall, leaving everyone stunned.
Bang!
A crisp explosion rang out. The crystal ball shattered, making Hall Master Xu, Lin Qingfeng, and the others stare in disbelief.
Innate Full Soul Power wasn't unheard of. It was rare, but over several decades, one could still encounter it now and then.
But... what was this, with the crystal ball exploding outright?
Could Lin Fan's Innate Soul Power be higher than level ten?
In an instant, Hall Master Xu grew visibly excited.
A genius like this had appeared in his branch hall. If he could recruit him into Spirit Hall, it would be an enormous achievement!
His gaze toward Lin Fan immediately turned fervent.
The light soon faded. Lin Fan glanced at the shattered crystal ball, just as surprised as everyone else.
He'd thought he'd have Innate Full Soul Power at most. He hadn't expected to blow up the crystal ball.
"Ahem."
Lin Fan blinked and asked quietly, "Hall Master Xu, I don't have to pay for this crystal ball, do I?"
Xu trembled and hurriedly replied, "No, no need!"
Turning to Lin Qingfeng, who was still astonished, Hall Master Xu moved right up to him and whispered, "Master Lin, your young master's talent is truly extraordinary. How about we find somewhere to talk?"
"..."
Lin Qingfeng glanced sidelong at Hall Master Xu and smiled. "Today is the day of the Martial Soul awakening. You must have plenty to do, Hall Master Xu. We won't keep you. If there's anything to discuss, we can talk about it another day."
"Fan'er, let's go home. We'll celebrate your birthday properly today!"
As he spoke, Lin Qingfeng cheerfully picked Lin Fan up and turned to leave.
Hall Master Xu wanted to say something, but didn't dare stop them. After all, Master Lin had made it quite clear that he was going home to celebrate his son's birthday. Xu could only watch Lin Fan leave.
"No! A crystal ball that bursts during a Soul Power test—this is the first time I've ever seen talent like that. I have to report it to the higher-ups!"
"If I'm not qualified, I'll get someone more senior to come! I'm claiming this achievement!"
Anyone who'd risen to the position of hall master knew how to make decisions. He wasn't a fool.
Lin Fan was privately astonished. His own cheap dad didn't even give a hall master the time of day. What kind of person was he?
Earlier, Lin Fan had only thought his cheap dad didn't earn money. Now, it seemed that if he could get by so well in the might-makes-right world of Douluo Continent, his Soul Power cultivation couldn't be low!
The thought made Lin Fan secretly giddy.
Heaven really hadn't treated him badly!
When they got home, Lin Qingfeng dismissed the maids and guards. He fixed his gaze on Lin Fan, his expression no longer as calm and untroubled as before.
"Alas."
Lin Qingfeng sighed and said softly, "Fan'er, you've really put your dad in a difficult spot! A tree that stands out in the forest is sure to be battered by the wind!"
"You're so exceptional. If someone from Spirit Hall's higher-ups comes, your dad... your dad won't be able to keep hiding anymore!"
Lin Fan blinked, dumbfounded. It seemed his family... was hiding some kind of secret?!
Could his dad or mom be a Spirit Beast?
No!
If they were Spirit Beasts, their child would surely inherit their Martial Soul. How could he have two Martial Souls that were both so unusual, and didn't even seem to belong in Douluo Continent?
"Forget it. Since you have this talent, I can't let it go to waste."
Lin Qingfeng looked at Lin Fan, who was still staring blankly, and said in a deep voice, "You're still young, but that's exactly why your thoughts are the purest."
"Fan'er, do you want to set foot on the path of cultivation? If you do, I'll take you to hunt Spirit Rings myself and lay a solid foundation for you!"
"If you don't want to cultivate, then follow your heart. Our family has money, and we can keep you safe and carefree for your whole life."
"I... I want to cultivate!"
Lin Fan made his choice without the slightest hesitation.
Having read so many novels, he understood that in a world where strength reigned supreme, money was useless. What mattered was power.
Otherwise, if some powerful person came to borrow a little spending money, could you really refuse?
Since he had a cheat, wouldn't it be a waste not to cultivate?
Once his strength improved, making money would be even easier.
Besides, the moment Lin Fan saw that his Martial Soul was a Poké Ball, he'd already thought of a way to make money.
Capture Spirit Beasts, turn them into Martial Souls or Soul Rings, and sell them to other people!
He knew Douluo Continent well. He understood that many Soul Masters spent their whole lives without ever obtaining a good Soul Ring.
A Martial Soul was something that stayed with them for life. If they awakened a lousy one, that meant being stuck at the very bottom, with no chance of ever turning things around!
If Lin Fan could capture good Martial Souls and Soul Rings and sell them, they'd be in such high demand that he'd attract countless customers!
The price?
As long as those people could afford it, they'd pay even if it meant selling everything they owned!
That was why improving his strength had become an urgent matter for Lin Fan.
After all, without strength, how could he capture powerful Spirit Beasts?
Without strength, how could he hold on to the money he earned?
"Fine..."
Lin Qingfeng let out a deep sigh. Just then, footsteps sounded outside, followed by a woman's voice. "Brother Feng, what Martial Soul did Fan'er awaken?"
"Your Lin family's Sword Martial Soul, or my Azure Deer Martial Soul?"
"Hmph, my elder sister was bragging to me just the other day that Xiao Chen had awakened the Bright Moon Martial Soul, with Innate Full Soul Power to boot!"
"If Fan'er awakened a Martial Soul that's too weak, I don't think I can go back to my parents' home!"
"..."
As her voice faded, Lin Qingfeng's expression turned strange.
The Bright Moon Martial Soul?
What was that supposed to be? Lin Fan had awakened a mysterious Martial Soul that had never appeared in the world before!
Innate Full Soul Power?
Lin Fan had blown the crystal ball to pieces!
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