Another Attempt to Recruit, Ye Lingling's Shock!

"Bai Baoshan? Isn't he one of the Education Committee chairmen of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

Hearing the identity of the visitor, Lin Fan could not help but feel a slight surprise. What does he want with me?

If it were about the stall selling Martial Souls, he would have come out long ago!

Is he here to recruit me again?

In an instant, Lin Fan guessed Bai Baoshan's purpose.

It was not that Lin Fan was narcissistic, but rather that what he had displayed was indeed completely different from the existing cultivation system on the Douluo Continent.

Furthermore, with Dugu Bo backing him now, ordinary people dared not make a move against him; thus, recruitment became the best approach.

Having guessed Bai Baoshan's intentions, Lin Fan did not put on any airs. In his past life, he was a wealthy second-generation heir who only wanted to enjoy life and have fun, and he was always excellent to his friends.

Even now that he possessed strength, he would not let it go to his head.

Lin Fan had always cared deeply about his family and friends!

Since Bai Baoshan was not targeting him and was acting so courteous, Lin Fan naturally would not put on any airs.

While Lin Fan remained calm, Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan were not.

Regardless of their backgrounds or Martial Souls, Bai Baoshan was their elder and teacher, so they hurriedly went out to greet him.

A moment later, a round ball of a man, four feet in both height and diameter, walked in ahead of Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.

His face was full of a kind smile, and his gaze, equally gentle, landed on Lin Fan.

"I have long heard that the head of the Lin Clan in Starry Sky City is exceptionally outstanding, reaching the Soul Saint realm at such a young age. I did not expect the Noble Young Master to be even better!"

Bai Baoshan chuckled and said, "This old man, Bai Baoshan, greets Young Master Lin."

As the saying goes, one does not strike a smiling face. Lin Fan also wore a smile and said, "Old Senior, you are too kind. Please, come in quickly."

On the side, Qian Ying and Gu Chen stopped their sentimental talk. Qian Ying, in particular, let her expression darken as she stared fixedly at Bai Baoshan.

At this moment, in Qian Ying's eyes, Lin Fan was not just her nephew, but her savior; naturally, she would put Lin Fan's safety above all else.

If Bai Baoshan dared to harbor any ill intentions toward Lin Fan, Qian Ying would definitely strike out violently.

The gaze of a Soul Douluo naturally brought significant pressure, and her soul power began to leak out.

Bai Baoshan was also a Soul Douluo and could sense this, so he could not help but turn his head toward Qian Ying and smile, "This friend need not worry; this old man has no malicious intent."

"It is just that there is a matter I would like to discuss with Young Master Lin."

"Ah?"

Hearing this, Ye Lingling was stunned. Her beautiful eyes widened as she looked at Lin Fan, feeling incredibly surprised.

If she remembered correctly, Bai Baoshan was a Soul Douluo!

A Soul Master of that realm was quite rare across the entire continent, yet now, he was treating such a young child with such courtesy?

This scene instantly shattered Ye Lingling's worldview!

Dugu Yan did not have many thoughts on the matter; after all, she had already seen her grandfather's attitude toward Lin Fan. Although he was cold, compared to how he treated others, the difference was vast.

Bai Baoshan was not as strong as Dugu Bo, so treating Lin Fan with courtesy fit her understanding.

"Old Senior is too polite."

Lin Fan chuckled, "To you, this humble one is merely a junior. If you have something to say, please speak."

Bai Baoshan smiled and did not take Lin Fan's words literally.

If he truly treated Lin Fan as a junior to be summoned or dismissed at will, he probably would not live much longer.

To be so young and possess so many unique traits, with parents who were both Soul Saints and a close relationship with Dugu Bo—Bai Baoshan absolutely did not believe there wasn't a stronger background behind him!

"Young Master has extraordinary talent. I wonder, do you have a master?"

"A master?"

Hearing this question, Qian Ying realized Bai Baoshan's intention and could not help but curl her lip, thinking to herself, My Fan'er even rejected an invitation from the Martial Soul Hall; how could he possibly agree to yours?

"I do not."

Lin Fan's eyes darted around, and he suddenly became expectant.

When the Martial Soul Hall came to recruit him, they offered great sincerity and even gifted a Soul Bone.

Hmm?

A Soul Bone!

Thinking of this, Lin Fan suddenly realized he hadn't absorbed that Soul Bone yet!

At the time, he was too focused on helping Dugu Yan evolve her Martial Soul.

"Then, I wonder if Young Master Lin would be willing to come to my Heaven Dou Royal Academy to study."

Hearing Lin Fan's answer, Bai Baoshan's eyes lit up, and he immediately got to the point, stating his purpose.

He was genuinely looking to recruit Lin Fan!

Such a genius, backed by a powerful force—if he were to join the Royal Academy, it would be a tremendous boon for the institution.

"If Young Master Lin is willing to join our academy, you may act as you please in all matters!"

"Whatever resources you require for your cultivation, as long as the academy possesses them, you may take them at your discretion."

These two sentences were spoken lightly, yet they caused Qian Ying's breath to hitch sharply.

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were even more stunned.

This wasn't recruiting a student!

This was inviting a master to be served!

"Is the Old Senior being so generous?"

Lin Fan laughed: "Then what if I want a 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone?"

"That, I am afraid, is beyond my power."

Bai Baoshan waved his hand; he could tell that Lin Fan was joking.

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Fan decided against joining the academy.

Others joined academies or factions because they lacked the ability themselves and had to rely on external forces!

However, his own father had managed to break through to the Soul Saint realm at such a young age despite a defect in his martial soul, which showed that the family force behind him was immense.

Rather than fighting to the death for other factions, it was better to return home and enjoy life.

Lin Fan did not know why Lin Qingfeng and Qian Shu did not return home, but since he had arrived and possessed the strength and confidence, whether or not they returned was now up to him!

As for anyone in the family daring to bully his parents?

Lin Fan would make them understand what cruelty truly meant!

"I thank the Old Senior for your kindness, but this junior does not wish to join any faction. I only wish to stay at home and contentedly be a Noble Young Master."

"..."

Bai Baoshan stared at Lin Fan for a moment. Seeing his firm expression, he knew there was no room for negotiation, so he smiled immediately: "It is my Royal Academy's misfortune, but Young Master Lin, I wonder, would you be willing to hold a nominal position at our Royal Academy?"

"You would only need to hold the title of Honorary Elder! Every year, I will provide you with an honorarium of 200,000 Gold Soul Coins! Furthermore, if there are any events within the academy or the academy alliance that interest you, you are welcome to attend at any time."

"They are all young people; I believe Young Master Lin would find them interesting."

It had to be said that Bai Baoshan was indeed the most eloquent of the three Instructors.

Even Lin Fan felt a spark of interest after hearing these words.

That was right; for Lin Fan, sweeping through everything invincible and standing at the pinnacle of the Douluo Continent would be far too boring.

When he had nothing to do, showing off in front of the younger generation seemed like a decent choice.

"Not only that, our academy can also reach a partnership with you, allowing you to earn even more money!"

"!!!"