Soul Hunt

After witnessing the sparring match between Lin Mo and Xiao Wu firsthand, Tang San became increasingly certain that his own innate full spirit power was a sham.

Even if everyone were to utilize their spirit abilities, the odds of him being a match for Lin Mo or Xiao Wu were slim.

The sheer, crushing power of Lin Mo and the exquisite soft-style techniques of Xiao Wu were both far beyond the scope of what he could currently handle.

Perhaps talents like theirs are the true innate full spirit power geniuses, he thought, while I merely took a shortcut.

However, he had his own advantages, Tang San encouraged himself inwardly.

To him, his spirit was merely an auxiliary; his greatest assets were the Mysterious Heaven Record and the Tang Sect hidden weapons recorded within it.

These would be the foundation upon which he would establish himself in this world.

Tang San never forgot his goal in crossing over to this world: he would carry forward the legacy of the Tang Sect and make it flourish.

"All three of you?!" Wang Sheng's eyes widened in shock.

He looked at Lin Mo, then at Xiao Wu, and finally at Tang San, his mouth opening and closing repeatedly.

After a long silence, he sighed, "The work-study students this year are all extraordinary!"

Everyone else nodded in agreement, fully endorsing Wang Sheng's assessment.

How rare was the talent of innate full spirit power?

Since the founding of Notting Academy, the number of students with innate full spirit power could be counted on one hand.

Yet, three first-year freshmen had arrived all at once, as if such talent were worthless.

Xiao Wu stared at Lin Mo for a long time until he noticed her gaze. As their eyes met, she asked the question that had been weighing on her mind, looking rather sullen.

"Lin Mo, why is your strength so great? Is it because of your spirit?"

Hearing this, Lin Mo smiled. "Perhaps, though I feel it's more likely because I was born with natural strength. In terms of technique, you are much better than me, but it's a pity your strength is still a bit lacking..."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Xiao Wu felt even more dejected.

Natural strength—these two words were simply her nemesis.

After such a simple spar, the title of "Boss" fell deservedly upon Lin Mo.

Of course, Xiao Wu also happily secured the title of "Sister Xiao Wu," which she found quite satisfying.

Although Xiao Wu had lost to Lin Mo, her strength was still recognized by everyone in the Seven Dorm.

After all, the scene of her easily defeating Tang San was still fresh in their minds.

Soon, Mo Hen, the instructor responsible for the Seven Dorm students, delivered a brand-new set of bedding to Tang San on behalf of the Grandmaster and informed Lin Mo and the other two new work-study students of their work scope within the academy.

"Since you three are first-year freshmen, you are responsible for cleaning the garden on the south side of the playground. The pay is ten copper spirit coins per day." Mo Hen left immediately after speaking.

Taking advantage of this time, Lin Mo had already laid out his bedding.

It is worth mentioning that, perhaps because he had defeated Xiao Wu, she seemed to have developed a great interest in him.

She even chose a bed right next to his.

Just as Lin Mo finished setting up his bedding, Xiao Wu set her sights on the spare set he had placed to the side.

"Lin Mo... you have two sets of bedding. Since they're just sitting there, could you lend me one?" Xiao Wu asked, acting coquettish.

Aside from the school uniform issued by Notting Academy, she had nothing else—not even a spare change of clothes, let alone bedding.

"Take it." Lin Mo's mouth twitched involuntarily, but he added, "Once you receive your spirit master subsidy, remember to pay me back for the bedding..."

"Spirit master subsidy? What is that?" Xiao Wu blinked her large eyes, asking curiously.

She had only just arrived in the human world and knew very little about its affairs.

Moreover, because she had come in such a hurry, she currently possessed nothing but the clothes on her back.

Lin Mo patiently explained, "It's a subsidy provided by the Spirit Hall to spirit masters. Once a spirit master obtains their first spirit ring, they are eligible to collect it at the Spirit Hall branch in Notting City. A one-ring spirit master receives one gold spirit coin per month, which is more than enough to cover daily expenses. As for spirit coins, they are the currency we use in our daily lives, and the gold spirit coin is the highest denomination."

At this point, Lin Mo subconsciously glanced at his luggage and bedding.

These items had been prepared for him by the director of the orphanage.

Before he left, the old director had shoved the parcel into his hands, repeating his instructions over and over.

The orphanage's funds were hardly abundant.

Two sets of bedding, a few changes of clothes, and the few silver spirit coins the director had tucked into his pocket—this was his entire net worth.

This was also the reason he needed the work-study position; without the tuition waiver that came with the status, he wouldn't even be able to afford his school fees.

"That's great." Xiao Wu's eyes widened instantly, filled with excitement.

"So, are you going to go claim it?" Lin Mo asked calmly.

Xiao Wu answered instinctively, "Not yet. I don't even have my first spirit ring, so I couldn't claim it even if I wanted to."

"Oh." Lin Mo nodded.

He had a rough assessment of Xiao Wu's current situation in his mind.

Just as he had guessed, Xiao Wu must have recently transformed into a human after her hundred-thousand-year spirit beast cultivation.

She needed to be exposed to human aura to complete her breakthrough in cultivation.

Since she had only just transformed and entered human society, her current cultivation level should still be at rank ten spirit power.

It was soon time for dinner.

After realizing that the three work-study students were all quite strapped for cash, Wang Sheng, as the former dorm head, gritted his teeth and paid out of his own pocket to treat Lin Mo and the others to a meal at the cafeteria.

The food in the cafeteria couldn't be called sumptuous, but for the work-study students, it was already a rare and decent meal.

As several large plates of food were brought out, everyone's chopsticks moved with lightning speed.

To Lin Mo's surprise, Tang San and Wang Sheng did not break into an argument this time because of Yu Xiaogang.

After they were full, just as everyone was preparing to return to the dormitory, Tang San was suddenly called away by the appearing Yu Xiaogang.

Tang San greeted the others and walked over quickly, the teacher and student leaving everyone's sight one after the other.

It wasn't until the sun was about to set that Tang San returned to the dormitory.

Seven Dorm.

Upon returning to the dorm, Tang San did not hesitate in the slightest. He went straight to find Xiao Wu and Lin Mo and got straight to the point:

"Lin Mo, Xiao Wu, I'm going out with my teacher in a couple of days.

We're going to hunt for a spirit ring, and I'm not sure how long it will take to return, so I'll have to trouble you two with the work-study duties for this period."

Tang San explained the situation concisely: "But don't worry, I'll take care of all the remaining work for this semester."

"Um, Tang San, let me ask..."

Lin Mo raised his hand. "Could you trouble yourself to ask your teacher? Can I tag along for tomorrow's spirit hunt?

I also have innate full spirit power and need a spirit ring to successfully break through..."