Honorary Director, The Road Ahead!

"Making money?"

Lin Fan became even more interested.

"Exactly."

Bai Baoshan said softly, "Young Master Lin, in the future, if you have any Martial Souls or Spirit Rings to sell, you can entrust them to us. We still carry some weight and have connections with all the major auction houses in the empire. With our endorsement, I presume no one would refuse."

"Furthermore, we can contact various academies directly, which will convince both students and parents of their authenticity. The prices could be even higher that way."

"When the time comes, we will only take a ten percent service fee; the remaining ninety percent is yours! A nine-to-one split, and you won't have to lift a finger. What do you think?"

Upon hearing these words, Lin Fan grinned.

Making money while lying down—wasn't this exactly what he was pursuing?

"Old Senior is truly a fascinating person."

Lin Fan laughed, "Since Old Senior has put it this way, if I were to refuse, wouldn't it seem rather ungracious?"

"I wonder, what honorary title do you intend to give me?"

"Honorary Director of Spirit Beast Research!"

Bai Baoshan chuckled, "We plan to open a new department to study spirit beasts, and we want you to serve as the director, overseeing the entire Spirit Beast Research division!"

Whether it was turning spirit beasts into Martial Souls and Spirit Rings, or controlling them in battle, Lin Fan's various abilities had left Bai Baoshan and his colleagues deeply shaken.

Although they couldn't study Lin Fan, they certainly intended to study spirit beasts.

They didn't expect to achieve the first two feats, but even just being able to control spirit beasts would be a massive breakthrough.

They weren't fools; Soul Masters already possessed formidable abilities, and if they could also control spirit beasts to fight alongside them, wouldn't that be equivalent to having an extra combatant?

"Directly becoming a leader?"

Lin Fan was quite satisfied and chuckled, "Old Senior, aren't you afraid that the other students or teachers might be dissatisfied?"

"If they have any complaints, they can go tell Meng Shenji."

Bai Baoshan laughed, "Besides, I believe in you, Young Master Lin. To be able to defeat several members of my Royal Team single-handedly—with that kind of strength, being a director is more than enough!"

"Oh?"

Beside them, Ye Lingling was shocked once again. Her red lips parted slightly, and as Lin Fan caught a glimpse of it from the corner of his eye, he felt a sudden urge to stuff something inside.

It couldn't be helped; Ye Lingling herself was a member of the Royal Team and knew exactly how formidable Yu Tianheng and the others were.

Suddenly hearing that a child had actually defeated members of the Royal Team—and in a one-versus-many scenario at that—she was naturally astonished.

In other words, did this child before her have the strength to pin her down?

Yet, his soul power cultivation didn't seem that high!

For a moment, Ye Lingling was filled with confusion.

"Sigh, why bring up these things?"

Lin Fan waved his hand and said calmly, "It was just a spar; the outcome isn't important."

"Then let's proceed as you suggested."

The treatment offered was not only good but tempting, and the way they spoke was pleasant—how could Lin Fan refuse?

Besides, it didn't require him to sacrifice anything!

At this moment, Lin Fan even wanted to mock the people of Martial Soul Hall. To win over a genius, you couldn't just offer benefits; if you guys could act like this—giving perks without demanding anything in return—would I even consider going elsewhere?

If Martial Soul Hall, Heaven Dou Royal Academy, or the top powers of the Star Dou Empire all invited him like this, he might even be able to play them all against each other!

In any case, the Poké Balls, the Martial Soul Book, and the creation of Spirit Rings only consumed soul power; Lin Fan could easily afford the supply.

When the time came, he would have both status and money—how comfortable would that be?

Once his soul power reached a certain realm, he could even pursue the path to godhood!

"Young Master Lin, thank you for agreeing."

Bai Baoshan smiled slightly, "Please take some time to come by again in a few days. By then, we will have everything prepared and give you a surprise!"

As he spoke, Bai Baoshan swept his gaze over Lin Fan and Dugu Yan, nodded slightly, and said, "I shall not disturb you further. This old man will take his leave."

As Bai Baoshan departed, Dugu Yan pouted and said, "I'm still a student, and you're already going to be a director!"

"Does this mean I'll have to call you 'Teacher' in the future?"

"I wouldn't mind if you called me 'Master'."

Lin Fan shrugged his shoulders. Why settle for being a grandfather, a teacher, or a director? Wasn't being a 'Master' much better?

Unfortunately, his current body was too young!

There were many fun things he couldn't enjoy yet. At this moment, Lin Fan suddenly wished he could grow up quickly.

He wondered if there were any divine medicines that could make one grow up rapidly.

"Hee hee, no way!"

Dugu Yan tilted her head slightly and suddenly said, "Since we're coming back in a few days anyway, should we hurry and make a trip to the Star Dou Forest?"

"Let's make good time."

Ye Lingling reminded them, "Instructor Qin said that in a few days, he's taking us to a Spirit Fighting Arena for some practical training!"

Spirit Fighting Arena, Royal Team, practical training.

Hearing this, Lin Fan immediately thought of the plot.

It should be Qin Ming taking them to fight against Tang San and the others.

At this moment, a new idea suddenly struck Lin Fan!

That kid Ma Hongjun's martial soul had issues, and Flender treated that guy like a nephew; if Flender were to find out that he had the ability to make Ma Hongjun stronger, what kind of price would he be willing to pay?

As for the conflict he had with Tang San and the others earlier?

Lin Fan didn't care in the slightest; if they dared to cause trouble again, he would simply suppress them!

In any case, the power of speech rested with Flender.

All Lin Fan sought was profit!

Just thinking about it felt thrilling—Tang San, Ma Hongjun, and the others, filled with resentment yet beaten black and blue by him, only to be forced to submit to him under the oppressive authority of Flender and Grandmaster!

How could such a feeling be described as anything less than satisfying?

As for aiding the enemy?

That was even less of a concern!

No matter how Ma Hongjun's martial soul evolved, he would never be a match for Lin Fan.

Furthermore, with the precedent of Gu Chen, Lin Fan had a theory.

If the martial soul he helped someone evolve was powerful enough, or if they awakened Twin Martial Souls, the system might be able to copy that martial soul into his own body, making it even stronger than the original owner's!

With this hypothesis, besides making money, Lin Fan naturally wanted to help those with better talent evolve their martial souls; that way, he would become stronger as well!

"Mm-hmm, I know."

Dugu Yan giggled, "Then why don't you come with us? With your healing ability, plus my Jade Jade Dragon martial soul, we'll surely be invincible and find a suitable spirit ring in no time!"

"Um... could you take me along?"

Off to the side, Gu Chen spoke up, causing Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling to freeze for a moment.

"That's right. Ever since Chen awakened her martial soul, she has been plagued by that strange illness, and even with Innate Full Soul Power, she hasn't been able to absorb a spirit ring."

Qian Ying sighed, "Now that she has finally recovered completely, it's time for her to absorb one. Besides, you are all just children, and the Star Dou Forest is fraught with danger. With a Spirit Douluo like me accompanying you, it will be much safer."

"You? A Spirit Douluo?!"

Ye Lingling blinked her large, watery eyes. Why did today feel like a dream?

A Spirit Douluo-level Soul Master, an academy Instructor—people one couldn't easily meet on a normal day—were all appearing at once!

Their attitude toward Lin Fan was also astonishing. What kind of magic did this little guy possess?

Thinking of this, Ye Lingling's gaze fell upon Lin Fan, filled with curiosity and shimmering with light.