Don't Hurt My Dad

As he spoke, Su Yuntao excitedly brought over the crystal ball and held it out in front of Jiang Chen.

Although he had never awakened a powerful Martial Soul himself, according to the theories he had learned at Spirit Hall, the stronger someone's Martial Soul was, the higher their Soul Power would generally be.

For example, with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, unless it had mutated, it was impossible for someone to have only one or two levels of Soul Power.

Jiang Chen was almost as excited as Su Yuntao. He reached out and placed his hand on the crystal ball, and immediately felt a tremendous suction force coming from it. The Soul Power in his body began surging wildly into the crystal ball.

Just like what had happened to Tang San earlier, the crystal ball absorbed the Soul Power and instantly burst into dazzling light. The entire room was bathed in blue.

"Hahaha... Innate Full Soul Power again! This is amazing! I, Su Yuntao, must have stepped in dog shit today!" Su Yuntao laughed like a madman, nearly beside himself. Things had been so hard for him.

At last, he could see a chance to reach the pinnacle of his life.

"Little friend, would you be willing to join the powerful Spirit Hall?" Su Yuntao asked tenderly, like a big bad wolf trying to lure an innocent little lamb.

Jiang Chen had long expected this. He smiled and said, "Lord Su Yuntao, I don't plan to join Spirit Hall just yet. I want to study at Nuoding Soul Master Academy."

He had planned this out long ago. Although he possessed powerful techniques and talent, he didn't think he was guaranteed to have the same heaven-defying luck as Tang San. After all, it was perfectly normal for a genius to meet an untimely end.

If he wanted to become a god, staying by the side of Tang San, the child of the plane, was undoubtedly the safest choice. In just over a decade, he could secure a godhood without a hitch.

It would be foolish not to choose such an effortless way to curry favor.

"I suggest you give it some serious thought. You should know that Spirit Hall is currently the most powerful Soul Master force on the Douluo Continent. If you join Spirit Hall, you'll definitely receive the best training. With your talent for Innate Full Soul Power, becoming a Titled Douluo is entirely possible," Su Yuntao urged.

He had never wanted something this badly. If he could bring Jiang Chen into Spirit Hall, his standing would surely rise tremendously. Then he'd get a promotion and a raise, and there'd be the lovely Sisi, too. Just thinking about it made him giddy.

Old Jack's dim, aged eyes blazed with startling light. He could no longer hold back. He rushed straight to Jiang Chen, smacked him on the head, and snapped,

"You little brat, have you lost your mind? What's wrong with joining Spirit Hall? In a few decades, when you become a Titled Douluo, our Holy Soul Village can change its name to Titled Douluo Village!" Old Jack glared, bristling with indignation, looking as though he couldn't believe how hopeless Jiang Chen was.

Jiang Chen was dumbfounded. In all these years, he had never seen Old Jack this fierce.

Su Yuntao watched Jiang Chen with a beaming smile, waiting for his answer. Titled Douluos were the most powerful beings in the world; he didn't believe any child could resist that temptation.

Seeing that Jiang Chen still hadn't answered, he continued, "If you join Spirit Hall, we can take you to get your first Soul Ring tomorrow and make you a true Soul Master."

Compared to becoming a Titled Douluo, becoming a Soul Master was just as tempting to a six-year-old. And it was something he could get right away, unlike becoming a Titled Douluo, which was just a pie in the sky.

Faced with the temptation of becoming a Soul Master immediately, Su Yuntao didn't believe the boy could possibly remain unmoved.

Yet Jiang Chen stubbornly shook his head. "I'm sorry, but I still don't want to join Spirit Hall for now."

Su Yuntao was utterly disappointed. It seemed there was no chance of recruiting Jiang Chen today.

He looked at Old Jack, a few thoughts passing through his mind. It seemed the only way to win Jiang Chen over was to work on Old Jack.

"All right, you can go back for now. Village Chief Jack, stay behind. I'll write up the Martial Soul certificates for the two children."

Old Jack glared fiercely at Jiang Chen, then turned his old face toward Su Yuntao, smiling like a chrysanthemum. "Then I'll trouble you, Lord Su Yuntao."

Chapter 8: Don't Hurt My Dad

At last, Jiang Chen could leave. He hurried out the door, eager to go home and study his Zombie Martial Soul.

Tang San and his father had been watching from the side all along. As soon as Jiang Chen stepped outside, they followed after him.

"Little friend, wait a moment." Tang Hao held Tang San's hand and suddenly called out to Jiang Chen.