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"There's no conflict."

Leng Yaozhu smiled faintly. "President Mu can continue teaching him forging."

"And I can teach him other things—mecha, battle armor, even soul spirit creation."

"That still doesn't mean he has to take you as his master."

Mu Chen continued to argue, "For mecha and battle armor, I can ask Senior Muye. His strength isn't much weaker than yours, Your Excellency Heavenly Phoenix, is it?"

"The Body Douluo?" Leng Yaozhu nodded. "With four-word battle armor and as a god-level mecha master, his strength truly does not fall short of mine."

"But little Xu Yue's martial soul isn't a body martial soul! How can you be sure Muye will devote himself wholeheartedly to teaching him?"

"Because of your friendship with Zhen Hua?"

At those words, Mu Chen fell silent.

He and Zhen Hua were martial brothers, but he had little connection with Muye.

"I also know a little about his parents' situation," Leng Yaozhu continued. "Things did not end pleasantly with the Xu Family. Otherwise, they would not have entrusted him to you. So little Xu Yue cannot draw upon the Xu Family's resources at all."

"Can President Mu truly bring out all of his potential on your own? If you truly want what is best for him, you should not refuse my proposal."

At this point, Leng Yaozhu played her final card.

"Moreover, I can guarantee that I will provide every resource within my power to nurture him—the Phoenix Family's connections, the selection of top-tier soul spirits, and so on."

"You should understand that no matter which faction he joins—"

"The Tang Sect, Shrek, or any other—none of them could possibly offer him treatment like mine."

As she spoke, her tone brimmed with powerful confidence.

Yet to a certain extent, it was also an act born of helplessness.

If one's own descendants included a genius, who would be willing to invest resources in someone else?

By then, Mu Chen had nothing more to say.

Though he was quite powerful and had considerable connections, compared to Leng Yaozhu, they were as far apart as heaven and earth.

And soul spirits were among the most crucial factors in determining whether a soul master could become a top-tier powerhouse.

A ten-thousand-year soul spirit enhanced through the Spirit Ascension Platform and a soul spirit capable of breaking through to one hundred thousand years—or even becoming a ferocious beast—were entirely different concepts. The boosts they granted soul masters were worlds apart as well.

But in the end, he still left the decision to Xu Yue himself.

At that moment, Xu Yue saw the look Mu Chen sent his way and began to consider the matter as well.

To become one of the continent's top powerhouses, resources were indispensable.

Just as Leng Yaozhu had said, even with the assets left behind by his parents and Mu Chen's support, it would still be far from enough.

Among the continent's major factions, the Tang Sect was the first to be ruled out.

Next was Shrek. Because of his bloodline, it would be difficult for him to receive much importance there.

After all, the Xu Family and Shrek had been at odds for more than a year or two.

Even if his parents had been somewhat unhappy with the Xu Family's main branch, it was ultimately a family conflict. They had not betrayed the family.

As for the Spirit Pagoda, although it had its own questionable aspects, those were, after all, matters concerning the Qiangu Lineage.

At the very least, Leng Yaozhu's Phoenix branch was fairly acceptable.

The only possible stain was probably Dark Phoenix Douluo Leng Yulai.

"I'm willing." Xu Yue immediately nodded to Mu Chen.

Hearing this, Mu Chen sighed, though Leng Yaozhu's words had actually persuaded him as well.

Across from them, Leng Yaozhu's already breathtaking face became even more radiant.

"However..." Mu Chen spoke again, drawing Leng Yaozhu's attention. His tone was steady.

"Your Excellency Heavenly Phoenix, I know that top-tier soul spirits place great importance on compatibility and fate."

"But I still hope you can give little Yue the right to choose from at least three top-tier soul spirits."

At that, Leng Yaozhu's delicate brows furrowed slightly, somewhat puzzled.

"One top-tier soul spirit can completely cover all soul ring slots after Soul King."

"I have reviewed the information on the soul spirit little Xu Yue selected. Its quality is excellent and can grant three soul rings."

"Afterward, adding at most two more would be enough to provide all the soul rings up to nine rings."

"If they are meant for someone else, they can simply wait until little Xu Yue inherits my position and decide for themselves."

"But little Yue has twin martial souls," Mu Chen said gravely.

"Cough, cough..." Leng Yaozhu failed to hold it in and coughed aloud.

Her beautiful, flame-like eyes turned toward Xu Yue once more.

"Twin martial souls?!"

After seeing the Truth Gem, Leng Yaozhu was left speechless once more.

However, this did not lower her evaluation of Xu Yue.

The traits granted by the Truth Gem were extraordinarily powerful; it was likewise among the most top-tier martial souls.

Coupled with his innately powerful spiritual strength, having twin martial souls was not a hindrance at all, but an advantage.

Only now did the uproar over taking a disciple finally come to a complete end.

Xu Yue rose from the sofa and bowed deeply to Leng Yaozhu.

"Greetings, Teacher!"

"Good!" Leng Yaozhu nodded in satisfaction.

With Xu Yue, it was as though the Phoenix Lineage had gained a solid foundation for its power. It could also be considered compensation for some of her failings as the family head, ensuring that their ancestral legacy would not decline into ruin.

As she thought this, she looked at Xu Yue again.

"Xiao Yue, you're currently studying at the junior academy here in Eastsea City, right? How does it feel?"

"Teacher, I think it's quite good."

Leng Yaozhu looked at Xu Yue, her face thoughtful.

In truth, she had planned to take him back to Shrek City for focused training.

But Xu Yue was still far too young. There was no need for him to bear the pressure from the Spirit Pagoda at an age when he should have been enjoying his childhood.

Moreover, once the Qiangu Lineage learned of Xu Yue's talent, there was a high chance they would become wary of him.

Letting him develop freely in Eastsea City would instead serve as a form of protection.

"For the next few years, cultivate properly in Eastsea City. Every year, I'll set aside some time to come see you and assess your cultivation progress."

"Once you break through to Soul Sect, I'll take you to Shrek City and teach you matters related to creating soul spirits."

As she spoke, Leng Yaozhu beckoned to Xu Yue.

Seeing her gesture, Xu Yue stepped forward.

Yet before he could ask anything, a slender hand, as though carved from jade, gently pressed against his forehead.

The next moment, Xu Yue saw a noble and magnificent golden-red phoenix rise behind Leng Yaozhu.

"Kree!"

After its piercing cry, the phoenix beat its wings and plunged into his forehead.

When Leng Yaozhu withdrew her hand, Xu Yue touched his forehead. All that remained there was a gentle warmth and lingering fragrance.

"Teacher, this is...?"

"This is my Heavenly Phoenix Mark. In a critical moment, it can block one fatal attack for you, and it can also send a message to me."

"Consider it this teacher's protection for her disciple."

At the same time, Leng Yaozhu took a token from her soul tool and placed it in Xu Yue's hand.

"This is the Heavenly Phoenix Token that represents my identity. With it, you may freely access all facilities of the Spirit Pagoda in Eastsea City, including the Spirit Ascension Platform."

"I'll be staying in Eastsea City for a while. During this period, I'll teach you some things."

Feeling the faint phoenix within his forehead and the token in his palm, Xu Yue immediately thanked Leng Yaozhu.

"Thank you, Teacher!"

March 7th's words really couldn't be trusted.

A red-haired big sister was the best! This was amazing!

Right, Teacher Himeko—no... Sis!