Preparing to Enroll

The progress of his Soul Power cultivation was highly encouraging. When Lin Beiya had just absorbed his Soul Ring, his Soul Power had been level twelve and a half. After adding the uninterrupted cultivation during the journey and over the past few days since his return, he had quietly reached the threshold of level thirteen. He estimated that in another week, he would break through naturally.

After getting up and finishing the breakfast brought by the maid, Lin Beiya headed toward the garden pavilion.

As soon as he approached, he spotted Qian Renxue leaning out to look his way. Lin Beiya smiled and waved.

"You're up pretty early every day."

"Hmph, you think everyone's like you, lazybones?"

Lin Beiya shrugged. He didn't mind the nickname the little girl had given him, and instead asked about what was on his mind.

"Do you know how to enroll at Spirit Academy?"

"Huh? Why do you want to go there? If you want, I can talk to Grandpa and have a special teacher come give you lessons."

Lin Beiya shook his head, declining her offer. When he saw her expression dim a little, he hurriedly explained:

"I had a friend at the orphanage who grew up with me. We promised to go to Spirit Academy together. Besides, the Grand Pontiff agreed to it too."

"I see. How talented is your friend?"

Seeing that Qian Renxue seemed ready to arrange special lessons for the chubby guy too, Lin Beiya quickly waved off the idea.

"Let's not. Shi Tou is talented too, but he's clearly not good enough to join Douluo Hall. No need to trouble the old man."

"I'll just attend classes there. I'll still live and eat at Douluo Hall."

"Fine, then. I'll talk to Grandpa and ask him to send someone to take you to register."

Hearing this, Qian Renxue stopped insisting. It wasn't as if he was moving to Spirit Academy. Douluo Hall wasn't far from Spirit Academy; it was only a few dozen minutes each way.

"Then thanks, young miss."

"Pfft!"

Qian Renxue was a little displeased that Lin Beiya had gone back to calling her "young miss." He'd been calling her Xiao Xue just fine yesterday.

Lin Beiya, who had been single in his previous life too, didn't notice the little girl's displeasure. But since he was asking someone for a favor, he ought to offer something in return. The Athena Statue appeared in his hand, then transformed into a golden streak of light and shot into the sky. The Aries Gold Cloth appeared before them.

As expected, the moment the little angel saw the Golden Ram, she forgot all about her earlier annoyance and looked delighted.

"Can I wear it now?"

"Sure. I brought it out for you to wear. Just return it to me tonight."

"Great! I'll wear it to show Grandpa."

She infused the Sacred Cloth with Soul Power, and the Aries Sacred Cloth immediately enveloped her. The little angel looked herself over and nodded with satisfaction.

Seeing her turn to run straight for the Angel Temple, Lin Beiya hurriedly stopped her. He still had a few ideas he needed to test.

"By the way, Xiao Xue, try to see if you can still use your Angel Martial Soul while wearing the Sacred Cloth."

"Oh? I'll give it a try."

The little angel didn't object. In truth, she was curious too. She closed her eyes and began to commune with her Martial Soul.

As three pairs of golden wings appeared behind Qian Renxue, who was clad in the Gold Cloth, two Yellow Soul Rings rose into view. Lin Beiya's heart, which had been in his throat, settled back down.

If she couldn't use her own Martial Soul while wearing the Sacred Cloth, that would severely limit its usefulness. It seemed that wasn't a problem.

"I can still use my Martial Soul! Looks like the Sacred Cloth's boosts and those combat techniques are additional abilities."

"I'll go ask Grandpa to help with your enrollment."

"Thanks, then."

"No need to thank me. Just consider it the rental fee for the Sacred Cloth!"

Watching the little angel hurry toward the Angel Temple, Lin Beiya shook his head helplessly. You just want to show off the Sacred Cloth, don't you?

Wearing the Gold Cloth, the little angel ran off with light, crisp footsteps, drawing repeated glances from the busy servants nearby.

Upon entering the temple, Qian Renxue spotted the old man sitting cross-legged in the seat of honor with his eyes closed. She hurried over and called out to him.

"Grandpa, Grandpa!"

"What is it, Xiao Xue... Hmm?"

Qian Daoliu had sensed his granddaughter's arrival long ago. He opened his eyes with a smile, only to find a little angel in golden armor standing before him.

"This is... Beiya's armor can be worn by you too?"

"Yeah, yeah, and that's not all. Look, Grandpa!"

Qian Renxue was very pleased by how surprised her grandfather was. She immediately conjured a wall of light before him, like she was showing off a treasure. The old man's jaw dropped even farther.

"You can use those combat techniques too?"

"That's right. I can even use Starlight Extinction, but I can't use it once I take off the Sacred Cloth."

At that, the little angel looked a little downcast. The Sacred Cloth was so wonderful, but it wasn't hers, after all, and she would have to return it to Lin Beiya that evening. Still, he'd said that as his cultivation improved, different Sacred Cloths would appear in the future. As his friend, it wouldn't be too much to keep one for herself, would it?

At that thought, the gloom on Qian Renxue's face vanished.

Qian Daoliu paid no mind to his granddaughter's change in mood. Instead, he reconsidered just how important a child like Lin Beiya was.

If the Sacred Cloth could only be used by Lin Beiya himself, then he would merely be a highly talented individual worth cultivating. But now, the Sacred Cloth could be used by others as well. That undoubtedly sent Lin Beiya's standing in his eyes soaring.

The words "one-man army" quickly surfaced in Qian Daoliu's mind. And it wouldn't be an ordinary army, but a force made up of high-level fighters.

Qian Daoliu already had some understanding of the Gold Cloth's enhancement to a Soul Master. A ten-percent boost to all attributes might not seem like much, but he didn't believe the boost wouldn't grow as Lin Beiya's cultivation improved.

"Xiao Xue, you can build a good relationship with Lin Beiya. When you take over Spirit Hall, he'll become your right-hand man."

"What do you mean, take over Spirit Hall? Dad is still young and strong. Why would I think about that?"

At present, Qian Xunji hadn't led Spirit Hall to greater heights, but he had managed its affairs competently and made no major mistakes. The little angel had never considered taking over from her father.

Looking at his granddaughter's dismissive expression, Qian Daoliu shook his head helplessly. She was still too young, and it really was too early to talk about such things.

"Fine, let's leave that for now. I'll have someone arrange Beiya's enrollment. He can go straight to the headmaster of the Primary Academy."

"Okay, Grandpa. I'll go tell him right now."

Watching Qian Renxue hurry away, Qian Daoliu could only shake his head helplessly. Who knew when she would become a worthy successor to the Angel God?

He also understood why Lin Beiya wanted to enroll at Spirit Academy, and he didn't object to the decision. In his eyes, it showed that Lin Beiya was loyal, valued his friendships, and kept his promises.

If they cultivated someone like that, they wouldn't have to worry about him becoming an ungrateful wretch like a certain someone.

That's right, he meant a certain Saintess of Spirit Hall. She had only just returned from that evil place, and the killing intent rolling off her could knock an ordinary person off their feet. He didn't know what to do about her.