The Other Guy's Soul Skill Is Farting... Hahahahahaha!

"Elder Salas, forgive my bluntness!"

Lin Xia's voice was clear and calm.

"In my view, Spirit Hall is the only force on the Douluo Continent that has truly broken the hereditary monopoly of nobles and high-ranking Soul Master families, leaving a path forward for countless commoners and breathing new life into the entire Soul Master system."

Salas's fingers stopped tapping the table, and genuine surprise appeared in his eyes for the first time.

Such an assessment, coming from the mouth of a seven-year-old child, was far too mature and profound!

Lin Xia did not pause as he continued.

"The most obvious example is that every year, Spirit Hall dispatches a large number of officials across every corner of the continent, including the most remote villages, to awaken the martial souls of all children of the proper age for free."

"It may sound simple, but it actually costs enormous sums and requires complicated organization. It gives children from impoverished backwaters the chance to learn whether they possess the talent to become Soul Masters. I was one of those who benefited from it!"

"Without this ceremony, how many talented commoners would remain buried in the fields for their entire lives? The inheritance of Soul Masters would completely become the private preserve of nobles and sects, and those at the bottom would never have a chance to rise!"

There was a faint, barely perceptible admiration in Lin Xia's tone.

"Secondly, as long as Soul Masters formally register with Spirit Hall and abide by certain rules, they can receive a monthly subsidy."

"That subsidy may be nothing to Soul Masters born into major sects, but for many commoner Soul Masters from poor families, it may be their only stable source of cultivation resources in the early stages!"

"This greatly lowers the threshold for commoners to become powerful Soul Masters, giving those at the bottom a genuine possibility of climbing upward."

Lin Xia paused briefly. Seeing the growing appreciation in Salas's eyes, he concluded.

"These two points both embody a kind of... well, selflessness. Spirit Hall has established a relatively fair foundation, making talent possible and giving effort direction, granting countless ordinary people a chance to change their fate."

"Spirit Hall has laid down a relatively open and orderly competitive foundation for the Soul Master system of this continent. This is something no empire or sect can replace, nor have they ever accomplished it. They may not even wish to."

The office fell into a brief silence.

Salas looked at the young man before him, who spoke so confidently. His analysis was far too penetrating for his age, his bearing was calm and steady, and the unyielding, intelligent light shining in his mismatched eyes deeply shook Salas's heart.

He had overseen the affairs of Spirit Hall in Star Luo City for many years and had seen countless geniuses, but this was the first time he had encountered a youth with such vision and depth of thought!

"Good! Well said!"

After a moment of silence, Salas suddenly burst into hearty laughter. He stood up, walked around the desk to Lin Xia, and gave his shoulder a firm pat.

"Kid, I really couldn't tell! At such a young age, you already see things so clearly!"

"Leaving a sliver of hope for commoners, keeping the entire continent's Soul Master system alive! The words 'selfless and impartial' could not be more fitting!"

Salas's eyes were filled with praise.

"Your vision, your choice, and your understanding... very good, extremely good. I approve of your joining Spirit Hall!"

"As long as you are not some vile criminal, once you join Spirit Hall, you are one of us! Spirit Hall will be your backing!"

Hearing those final words, Lin Xia was startled as well. He instinctively looked into Salas's eyes, only to see a faint smile appear at the corner of Salas's lips.

"Surprised? I may be old, but I can still guess a few things. Judging by your appearance, you must have traveled through wind and rain all the way to Star Luo City!"

"If I'm not mistaken, someone out there wanted to deal with you, or do something else to you, and you fled here."

Lin Xia was dumbfounded.

How was this completely different from what he had read in his past life?

The people he had encountered in this world were all sharper than the last. Just from the traces of hardship on him, Salas had managed to infer the truth with near-perfect accuracy.

Lin Xia had just wanted to say something when Salas waved his hand.

"Kid, there is no need to explain anything. Everyone has their own secrets. It's fine if you don't want to say anything. If one day you feel you can speak of it, it won't be too late then. You are now a member of Spirit Hall. So long as you have not committed some fundamental wrongdoing, Spirit Hall will be your support!"

"After all, Spirit Hall is the sacred land in the hearts of Soul Masters!"

Feeling the sincerity and weight in Salas's words, the tightly drawn string in Lin Xia's heart finally loosened a little.

Perhaps this heavy door really could shield him from the storms outside.

Meeting Salas's expectant gaze, Lin Xia nodded solemnly.

"I understand, Elder Salas!"

Salas smiled and said.

"I'll register you shortly. Take this token. From now on, you are a member of our Spirit Hall. Rest for two days and take a good look around the city. Then go to Logistics and collect two sets of Spirit Hall official robes before coming back to report to me. I'll assign you a district to oversee awakenings!"

"Thank you, Elder Salas!"

Salas had intended to have Lin Xia leave, but then he suddenly thought of something and asked him a question.

"By the way, can you display your martial soul? I need to record it."

Lin Xia fell silent for a moment before finally agreeing.

After all, he could not keep Bulbasaur in his martial soul space at all times. That would be torture for Bulbasaur, and it would also affect both Bulbasaur's and his own cultivation.

With that thought, Lin Xia summoned Bulbasaur.

"Bulba!"

The instant Salas saw Bulbasaur, he was captivated.

"This martial soul... is rather interesting. I recall someone whose martial soul is of the same type as yours, taking this form, but..."

"Your martial soul is exceptionally rare. Nurture it well, and by yourself, you will be equivalent to the fighting strength of two Soul Masters. But I have a rather private question. May I ask it?"

Lin Xia hesitated upon hearing this, but he still nodded.

"Please ask, Elder Salas!"

"As a Soul Master, can you also release soul skills? After all, your martial soul cannot possess your body..."

Lin Xia had thought it was something serious. He immediately nodded.

"Of course. Any soul skill Bulbasaur can use, I can naturally use as well!"

The moment Salas heard this, he seemed to think of something, and a smile even appeared on his face.

Lin Xia was very puzzled upon seeing this.

"Elder Salas, what's wrong?"

Salas shook his head, no longer able to suppress his laughter.

"I remembered something amusing. Didn't I just say that someone's martial soul was the same type as yours?"

"And that person's soul skill was farting... Hahahahahaha!"

"Hahahahaha!"

The moment Lin Xia heard that, he understood. Unable to hold back his amusement, he joined Salas in laughter.