Su Yuntao's Misery

To get to eat Jiang Chen's cooking, he might as well let that old geezer have his way a little.

Chapter 13: Su Yuntao's Misery

After eating and drinking his fill, Old Jack burped, rubbed his slightly round belly, and left satisfied.

During the meal, Tang Hao had already relented and allowed Tang San to study at Notting City Junior Spirit Master Academy.

At last, a great weight had lifted from his heart. He liked Tang San a lot; the boy had been obedient and sensible ever since he was little.

So he still hoped Tang San could study at Notting City Academy and have a future ahead of him. What prospects could he have otherwise, following Tang Hao, that sorry excuse for a father?

As for Jiang Chen, he could simply study at Spirit Hall. After all, Spirit Hall had shown such great sincerity, and Jiang Chen would surely receive the best training there.

Holy Soul Village only had one work-study student spot, and Tang San was just right for it.

That way, their village would have two Soul Masters in the future, one of whom would even become a Titled Douluo.

Old Jack's plans were ringing clear as a bell. He could already see Holy Soul Village marching toward glory under his leadership, with the name of its greatest village chief remembered by generations of villagers to come...

After the meal, Jiang Chen was just about to leave when Tang Hao called him back.

"Jiang Chen, I saw you running while carrying that stone roller this morning. Were you trying to train your body?"

Jiang Chen nodded. "Yes. I heard that the stronger your body is, the easier it'll be to absorb a Soul Ring later."

Tang Hao nodded in agreement. "That's right. I've heard that good physical condition gives you an advantage when absorbing a Soul Ring, too. How about this? You can come learn blacksmithing from me. It takes a lot of strength, so it'll be just as good for training as running. And you can keep Tang San company, too."

Jiang Chen's eyes lit up. Right, blacksmithing seemed like a pretty good way to train.

Besides, he'd probably get to witness Tang Hao's Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer technique. But he didn't have a hammer Martial Soul, so learning the technique wouldn't be much use to him.

Most importantly, working alongside Tang San would bring them closer.

Although he couldn't say he particularly liked Tang San in his previous life, Jiang Chen's cautious nature still made him feel that relying on Tang San to become a god was the surest path.

"Sure, Uncle." Jiang Chen readily agreed.

In that case, he'd do running exercises in the morning and learn blacksmithing at Tang Hao's Blacksmith Shop in the afternoon.

Jiang Chen made up his mind then and there: he'd spend the next three months this way. It should make for a very fulfilling time.

After several encounters, Tang San's impression of Jiang Chen had changed considerably. He thought Jiang Chen was actually a pretty good person, especially since his cooking was incredibly delicious.

As long as Jiang Chen didn't go berserk, Tang San thought he'd make a pretty good friend.

At that moment, in Spirit Hall, Su Yuntao held a report and eagerly barged into Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo's office.

"Who is that? You can't even knock before coming in?" Ma Xiunuo's displeased voice rang out as he looked up.

"So it's you, boy. You never knock when you come in. A Soul Master needs to concentrate on cultivation, and it's best to be more steady in character. Otherwise, you'll end up like me, never able to break through the thirty-level barrier."

Faced with Ma Xiunuo's scolding, Su Yuntao chuckled and didn't take it to heart. He raised the report in his hand, his expression brimming with excitement.

"Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo, yesterday I awakened an unparalleled genius in Holy Soul Village. I suspect his Martial Soul might be the legendary god-level Martial Soul. I've already written up the report. Please send it to the Pope Palace right away."