Accept Xiao Wu! Talent Surpassing Tang San!

Mu Chen smiled and said, "As a fellow possessor of Twin Martial Souls, I am afraid that in the entire Douluo Continent, I am the only one capable of guiding your cultivation."

Tang San asked in surprise, "Could it be... the person you mentioned earlier, the one who simultaneously possesses a mutated martial soul, Twin Martial Souls, and Innate Full Soul Power, is actually you?"

Mu Chen nodded and stepped forward to help Tang San up: "There is no need for a kneeling kowtow to take me as your master; a bow will suffice. A man's knees are worth gold; one only kneels to heaven, earth, parents, and one's sovereign. However, if you become a powerhouse, you may even disregard the existence of emperors."

"In this world, the strong stand above all rules. Even the emperors of the two great empires are nothing in the face of a power like Martial Soul Hall."

Tang San said solemnly, "Tang San has been taught, but a teacher for a day is a father for life! I implore you... please accept me!"

As he finished speaking, Tang San knelt once more, his forehead pressed against the ground, as if he would not rise unless Mu Chen agreed.

"Very well, I accept you."

"Get up now."

Mu Chen helped Tang San up, his heart blooming with joy.

[Ding--!]

[Host has successfully taken Tang San as a disciple!]

[Name: Tang San!]

[Aptitude: A!]

[Rewards issued: Primordial Infinite Art! Kirin Heaven-Treading Steps! Divine Heavenly Eye! Douluo Continent Encyclopedia!]

[Talent Domain awakened: Radiant Holy Dragon Domain! Dark Phoenix Domain!]

[Soul Power Level increased by three!]

[All soul ring ages increased by one thousand years!]

[First Martial Soul: Radiant Holy Dragon]

[First soul ring skill: Holy Dragon's Verdict! 400 years → 1,400 years!]

[Second soul ring skill: Holy Dragon's Roar! 800 years → 1,800 years!]

[Third soul ring skill: Holy Radiance Illuminates the World! 2,500 years → 3,500 years!]

Mu Chen felt a surge of joy, followed by confusion.

Tang San! Aptitude A? How could it not be S-rank!

"System, did you miscalculate?"

[Absolutely not!]

"My surname is Mu, given name Chen."

Mu Chen patted Tang San on the shoulder and said, "Follow me. I will take you to register and introduce you to the academy's rules along the way."

Although he was somewhat disappointed, since the kowtowing and apprenticeship had already taken place, he would have to train him well.

Soon, he helped Tang San complete his registration and personally escorted him to his dormitory.

He also gifted Tang San a set of bedding and daily necessities.

"Rest for today. Tomorrow, I will personally take you to obtain your first soul ring."

"Once you have absorbed your first soul ring, you will officially become a Soul Master."

Mu Chen patted Tang San's head and smiled.

Tang San nodded repeatedly.

Although Mu Chen looked very young, he gave him a feeling like a father.

And he did not find it appropriate to ask about Mu Chen's age.

After all.

No disciple would ask their master's age.

That would be far too impolite.

He was a person who valued respect for teachers and the way of the master.

Mu Chen asked softly, "Do you have any money on you?"

Tang San was stunned and shook his head.

Mu Chen nodded, then handed Tang San a Gold Soul Coin: "Meals in the school cost money. I have observed that... your body is not very healthy. From now on, you must never skimp on your nutrition; your body is the most important thing."

Tang San reached out with a trembling hand.

From childhood until now, no one had ever cared for him like this.

A Gold Soul Coin!

He had never possessed so much money in his life!

"I am heading back now."

"Come find me first thing tomorrow morning."

Mu Chen patted Tang San on the shoulder, smiled slightly, and turned to leave.

"Goodbye, Teacher!"

Tang San gripped the Gold Soul Coin tightly and shouted loudly.

Mu Chen looked back, smiled, and waved his hand.

Just as he rounded a corner, he bumped head-on into a petite figure.

"Ouch!"

The petite figure stumbled backward repeatedly before landing hard on her bottom.

"Are you alright, student?"

Seeing the petite figure's appearance—a sweet, cute face and a long scorpion braid—Mu Chen immediately leaned down and asked with concern.

"How are you walking?!"

Xiao Wu covered her bottom with one hand and looked up to glare at Mu Chen.

But at that very glance, she froze.

"Let me help you up."

Mu Chen reached out his hand and pulled Xiao Wu to her feet.

"Thanks, I'm fine."

Xiao Wu blushed and rubbed her bottom.

Mu Chen picked up the school uniform Xiao Wu had dropped on the ground, handed it to her, and asked softly, "Are you a new student? I don't think I've seen you before."

Xiao Wu nodded slightly: "I just enrolled."

Mu Chen asked with a smile: "What is your name? What is your Martial Soul? What is your Innate Soul Power level?"

Without a second thought, Xiao Wu said: "My name is Xiao Wu, 'Wu' as in dance. My Martial Soul is a Little White Rabbit, and I have Innate Full Soul Power!"

Speaking of this, Xiao Wu looked very proud.

"And you?"

Mu Chen knew clearly.

If he wanted to take Xiao Wu as his disciple, he naturally couldn't use the same method he used on Tang San.

Therefore.

Mu Chen thought for a moment and smiled: "My name is Mu Chen, which means bathing in the morning light. Xiao Wu, I would like to take you as my disciple; would you be willing?"

He had originally thought about exposing Xiao Wu's identity, but worried that it might scare her away.

To be safe, it was better not to reveal it for the time being.

"Take me as your disciple?"

"But why should I take you as my master?"

"What benefits can you give me?"

Xiao Wu was also very straightforward.

"Hmm..."

Mu Chen thought for a moment and said with a smile: "After you become my disciple, you can eat lots of delicious food, and I can buy you whatever you want."

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up: "I'm hungry right now! Can you take me to get something to eat? I heard you have to pay for food, and I don't have any money!"

Mu Chen couldn't help but chuckle: "Of course I can."

"That's great!" Xiao Wu was overjoyed: "Wait for me a moment, I'll go to the dormitory to drop off my things, and then I'll come find you!"

Mu Chen nodded.

Xiao Wu hugged her school uniform and ran off in a flurry.

After rushing into the dormitory, she drew everyone's attention, but after dropping off her uniform and the bag she was carrying, she hurried away just as quickly.

"We can go now!"

Xiao Wu arrived in front of Mu Chen and said excitedly.

"Let's go."

The corners of Mu Chen's mouth curled up slightly.

On the second floor of the academy cafeteria.

Mu Chen took Xiao Wu to find a seat, then bought her a large table full of the food she wanted.

"Mmm~ delicious!"

"This flavor is not bad either!"

"This soup is also so good!"

"Thank you! You're so kind!"

While Xiao Wu focused on her meal, she did not forget to thank Mu Chen.

Mu Chen asked with a smile, "Then shouldn't you fulfill the agreement between us?"

Xiao Wu blinked her adorable, large eyes: "What agreement?"

Mu Chen laughed: "Didn't you say that if I brought you here to eat, you would take me as your master?"

Xiao Wu was stunned: "Did I say that?"

Mu Chen was also taken aback.

It seemed...

Xiao Wu had indeed never said such a thing!

Oh no!

Had he been played!?

Seeing Mu Chen's dazed expression, paired with his peerlessly handsome face, Xiao Wu giggled: "I'll take you as my master, will that do?"

Mu Chen coughed lightly: "There still needs to be a sense of ceremony; bow to me and call me teacher."

"So many rules!" Xiao Wu pouted: "Fine~"

She stood up, came to Mu Chen's side, bowed, and called out: "Hello, Teacher~"

"Hello, hello~" Mu Chen smiled slightly and patted Xiao Wu on the head.

Xiao Wu's pretty face flushed red.

She then sat back in her seat, lowered her head to eat, and occasionally looked up to steal a glance at Mu Chen.

As for Mu Chen, he was currently immersed in the system rewards, unable to extricate himself.

[Ding--!]

[Host has successfully taken Xiao Wu as a disciple!]

[Name: Xiao Wu!]

[Aptitude: S!]

[Distributing rewards now!]

[Radiant Holy Dragon evolved into Radiant Dragon King!]

[Dark Phoenix evolved into Nirvana Phoenix!]

[Soul Power Level increased by five!]

[One innate soul ring! Effect: Absorbed in the same manner as a God-given Soul Ring, but possesses growth potential similar to an External Soul Bone!!]

[All soul ring ages increased by three thousand years!]

[First Martial Soul: Radiant Dragon King]

[First soul ring skill: Dragon King's Verdict! 1,400 years → 4,400 years!]

[Second soul ring skill: Dragon King's Roar! 1,800 years → 4,800 years!]

[Third soul ring skill: Holy Light Illuminates the World! 3,500 years → 6,500 years!]

Mu Chen was ecstatic inside.

Taking Xiao Wu as a disciple was far better than taking Tang San!

Xiao Wu's talent was actually higher than Tang San's!

Oh Tang San, Tang San, you are a bit lacking!

Mu Chen sighed inwardly.

He had misjudged!

However...

No matter!

A-rank was still quite good!

The rewards he received were also very important!

He previously lacked top-tier cultivation techniques and had to use local meditation methods.

Not to mention, after taking Tang San as a disciple, the system also gave him cultivation techniques for other combat skills and the Douluo Continent Encyclopedia.

Relying on Tang San to tell him things like the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record was unlikely.

"Why aren't you eating?"

"I'm the only one eating!"

Xiao Wu stopped her movements, and seeing that Mu Chen had been dazed while she was the only one eating, she couldn't help but ask.

"I'm not hungry yet."

Mu Chen shook his head and smiled: "I'll take you to buy some daily necessities and clothes later. Although you have a school uniform, you can't live in it every day."

Xiao Wu smiled bashfully, "Isn't that a bit much? You've already treated me to a meal!"

Mu Chen chuckled, "You are my disciple now. As your teacher, it is only right that I take good care of you."

Xiao Wu blushed and whispered, "Thank you. You are the best person I have ever met."

After lunch, Mu Chen kept his promise and took Xiao Wu around Nuoding City, buying her a few sets of clothes, bedding, and daily necessities.

Returning to the Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy, Mu Chen took Xiao Wu around to show her the grounds.

"I happen to be taking my other disciple to the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain a soul ring tomorrow. Why don't you come along with us?"

Mu Chen's words were essentially dancing on a minefield for Xiao Wu.

Yet, it was a question that had to be asked.

Xiao Wu frowned and said, "I think I'll pass. I already have my first soul ring."

Although she did not actually have one, she could only use such an excuse to put Mu Chen off.

Mu Chen was well aware of Xiao Wu's situation and did not say anything more.

"Teacher."

Xiao Wu looked up, frowning as she asked, "Why must soul masters hunt soul beasts to absorb their soul rings?"

Mu Chen shook his head, "The rules of this world are as they are. However... if one's strength is powerful enough, perhaps this status quo can be changed. I am currently striving toward that goal."

Xiao Wu felt deeply astonished.

In that instant.

Her favorable impression of Mu Chen increased significantly.

Mu Chen brought Xiao Wu to Dorm Seven.

The dormitory was empty.

This made things convenient for Mu Chen.

Before long.

A satisfied smile appeared on Xiao Wu's face.

"Teacher, thank you."

Mu Chen smiled slightly and said, "There is a new student here named Tang San. He is also my disciple, and I am taking him to obtain his soul ring tomorrow. He should be back shortly."

"I will be away for about three or four days, so you won't see me for a while."

"Take this money for your meals."

Mu Chen handed Xiao Wu a Gold Soul Coin.

Money was something that shouldn't be given in large amounts all at once.

"Got it!"

Xiao Wu took the money, looking like a little miser, which was quite adorable.