Headmaster Hans's Letter of Introduction, Graduating Early

In the headmaster's office, Qi Dao explained his purpose.

"What? You want to graduate early?!" Headmaster Hans was startled, his voice echoing through the office.

Qi Dao still held this headmaster in high regard.

He explained his plans. "Headmaster, I've already broken through to level twenty, but the spirit beasts in Soul Hunting Forest are somewhat unable to meet my needs."

"I've heard that the Heaven Dou Crown Prince treats people generously and values talented individuals, so I plan to go to Heaven Dou City and serve him. While I'm there, I'll ask the Crown Prince to help me obtain my second spirit ring."

After hearing this, Headmaster Hans was initially stunned.

"You've broken through to level twenty?!"

Qi Dao nodded. "I just broke through yesterday."

Hans clicked his tongue after hearing that, looking at Qi Dao with a strange expression. "I heard Xiaogang analyze it before. He said your innate spirit power had to be at least level five. I didn't believe him at first, but now I'm really starting to doubt it..."

"Are you really born with only half a level of innate spirit power?"

Qi Dao shrugged slightly. "Genuine as they come!"

Hans did not doubt the truth of Qi Dao's words. He merely sighed. "If you only wanted to obtain your second spirit ring in Soul Hunting Forest, I could still help. Unfortunately, your sights are set too high, and you don't think much of the spirit beasts in Soul Hunting Forest."

Headmaster Hans's talent was limited. Even now, he was merely a level forty-two Spirit Elder.

With his strength, he could roam freely through Soul Hunting Forest, but elsewhere, he truly was not much to look at.

As for Qi Dao's choice, he could understand it.

He had also heard that the Crown Prince was wise and virtuous.

Qi Dao's decision to join the Crown Prince was a good one. At the very least, he would no longer need to worry about spirit rings.

It was difficult for great talents to emerge from humble origins.

If commoner spirit masters wanted to rise, they either had to rely on generations of struggle or receive the support of a benefactor.

Otherwise, leaving aside everything else, even obtaining the optimal spirit ring configuration would be difficult.

Hans pondered briefly before continuing, "Since you've already made your decision, then as your headmaster, I naturally support you."

"However, Heaven Dou City runs deep. To prevent any accidents, I'll give you another layer of protection."

"When I studied at an advanced spirit master academy, I had a good friend. He is now an Earl of the Heaven Dou Empire, as well as a powerful Spirit Emperor, and currently resides in Heaven Dou City."

"I'll write you a letter of introduction. Take it to him. With his recommendation, the Crown Prince will surely see you in a different light."

"Even if that doesn't work, he can still help you obtain your second spirit ring."

After listening to Hans, Qi Dao gave him a deep bow.

"Headmaster Hans, thank you!"

It could be said that Hans had already done everything he possibly could for him.

Hans waved a hand casually and smiled. "I'm doing this because I want to see whether you can continue creating miracles."

"I'm looking forward to seeing just how far your future will take you!"

After leaving the headmaster's office, Qi Dao went to find Xiao Chenyu and the others.

After spending several years together, he naturally would not leave without saying goodbye.

Xiao Chenyu and the others had not expected this day to come so soon, and their moods could not help but sink somewhat.

However, since Qi Dao had already made his decision, they naturally supported him.

Qi Dao reminded them, "Even when I'm gone, you all need to cultivate diligently!"

Xiao Chenyu and the others replied, "Don't worry, Boss. We won't forget your instructions."

Seeing this, Qi Dao nodded in satisfaction.

The next day.

Xiao Chenyu found Qi Dao and took out a gold card.

"What's this..."

Xiao Chenyu grinned. "Money can stump even a hero. There are fifty thousand gold spirit coins in this card. Consider it my tribute to you, Boss."

Qi Dao did not stand on ceremony. He accepted the gold card and teased, "Kid, you're getting more and more generous."

Although he had made quite a bit of money working with Qi Dao over the years, fifty thousand gold spirit coins was still no small sum to him. It could even be said that it had nearly emptied his savings.

Xiao Chenyu spread his hands. "Can't be helped. I just feel like once you leave, Boss, it'll be like a trapped dragon emerging from the abyss. How could I not make a bet on that?"

At that point, he could not help but say smugly, "It's only me. Liu Long, Ling Feng, Wang Sheng, and the others want to help, but they can't even afford to!"

Qi Dao burst into laughter.

On the day he left, the teachers and students of the academy all came to see off this legend of Notting Academy.

Qi Dao waved farewell to everyone.

At the back of the crowd, Tang San stood beside Yu Xiaogang. Watching Qi Dao's departing figure, he shook his head slightly.

"What a shame. I wonder if we'll ever have a chance to meet again."

Yu Xiaogang smiled faintly. "Tang San, there's no need to regret it. From today onward, the two of you belong to different worlds!"

"When you meet again, perhaps all he will be able to do is look up at you in awe!"

Tang San asked curiously, "Teacher, is he going to an intermediate soul master academy?"

"But isn't it not yet time for intermediate soul master academies to enroll students?"

Yu Xiaogang shook his head. "No. He is leaving now because he wants to go to Heaven Dou City and seek refuge with the Crown Prince."

As he said this, a trace of disdain flashed through his eyes.

"Tang San, don't imitate him. He has completely fallen. In order to obtain soul rings, he is willing to serve the powerful and privileged, without the slightest dignity as a soul master."

After hearing this, Tang San hesitated slightly.

He felt there was nothing wrong with serving the Crown Prince.

Moreover, in his previous life, there had been a saying: once one mastered civil and martial arts, one should sell one's talents to the imperial court. Thus, he did not think Qi Dao's choice was wrong.

But neither would he argue with his teacher.

After all, this was a different world, and he did not need to bind himself by the rules of his previous one.

Still, he thought of his teacher again.

His teacher might have been a master of theory, but his strength truly was not great. When he had taken Tang San to hunt his first soul ring, he had nearly been killed by a soul beast instead.

What would happen when Tang San needed to hunt his second soul ring?

At that moment, Yu Xiaogang seemed to see Tang San's concern and said with a smile, "Tang San, you needn't worry about soul rings. One of my friends is exceptionally powerful. If necessary, I will take you to ask for his help."

Hearing this, Tang San secretly let out a breath of relief.

Since his teacher had such a friend, he truly did not need to rely on serving others like Qi Dao in order to obtain soul rings.

Elsewhere.

After leaving Notting Academy, Qi Dao quickly returned home.

"Son, you've already broken through to level twenty!"

When Qi Dao's father and mother learned that he had reached level twenty, their faces were full of shock.

They had both been eighteen or nineteen when they broke through to level twenty.

But what about their son?

He had reached level twenty at only eleven years old!

Qi Dao's father could not help saying, "Our old Qi family is going to produce someone important after all!"

Qi Dao's mother was equally excited.

Yet after the couple heard Qi Dao's plans, they sighed.

"Sigh, we've held you back."

Qi Dao took his parents' hands and smiled. "How have you held me back? Besides, you've already done everything you could to provide me with the best conditions, haven't you?"

Only then did a hint of a smile return to Qi Dao's parents' faces.

Qi Dao had originally planned to travel to Heaven Dou City alone.

But Heaven Dou City was thousands of li away from Notting City. How could his parents possibly be at ease?

Last year, Qi Dao's mother had broken through to Soul Elder, and their family could now be considered a household with two Soul Elders.

Thus, the couple immediately decided to accompany Qi Dao to Heaven Dou City.

They would set off that very day!