Inside the office of the Nuoding City Branch Hall.
Ao Tian reclined in the Palace Master's comfortable office chair, looking at the respectful, voluptuous beauty standing across the desk from him.
This woman was the Palace Master of the Nuoding City Branch Hall. She looked to be around forty, wore black-rimmed glasses and a fitted professional suit, and appeared sharp and capable.
She poured Ao Tian a cup of tea, then pulled out a Spirit Awakening Proof and an Enrollment Letter for Nuoding Academy from the desk. "Young Master Ao, this is the proof issued for you by the Nuoding City Branch Hall."
Ao Tian nodded slightly, his expression calm.
He first looked over the Spirit Awakening Proof. It bore his name, listed his Martial Soul as a Golden Dragon, his Innate Soul Power as Innate Full Soul Power, and identified him as a child from Shangshui Village near Nuoding City.
Both the type of Martial Soul and Innate Soul Power had been requested by him. He did not like drawing attention, but he did not like being too low-key either. In his view, Innate Level Ten Soul Power was just right.
As for his identity, it had been fabricated. Otherwise, it would have been unreasonable for him to attend a school in a place like this as a Genius from Spirit Hall.
To study at Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy, he first needed a Spirit Awakening Proof issued by the Nuoding City Spirit Hall branch.
With this proof and the Enrollment Letter, Ao Tian would be able to enter Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy without issue.
While Ao Tian examined the documents, the Middle-aged Woman was also studying him.
She was deeply shocked. Though the Little Boy before her appeared to be only six or seven years old, simply sitting there made her feel as if a heavy mountain were pressing down on her heart.
She had originally intended to coax Ao Tian as she would any ordinary child, but the invisible pressure he gave off forced her to abandon that idea.
As expected of a Genius from the Papal Palace. Even I, a Soul Ancestor, cannot compare to such bearing, the woman thought.
She decided that she had to build a good relationship with Ao Tian. Perhaps she might rise to great heights in the future...
Ao Tian set down the documents. "Thank you for your trouble, Palace Mistress Li. Now arrange a room for me to rest in."
"Young Master Ao, you are too polite. His Majesty the Pope has already instructed me that I am to fulfill any need you may have," the female Palace Master said hurriedly. "Please follow me."
The short Ao Tian followed behind Palace Mistress Li. He was only as tall as her backside, and the sight immediately drew the attention of countless Deacons in the branch hall.
Though Nuoding City's Spirit Hall branch was small, it still had over a dozen Deacons. Earlier, they had seen the Palace Master solemnly bring Ao Tian back, but none of them knew his identity, and they were extremely curious.
Palace Mistress Li suddenly paused, beckoned to the crowd, and called out, "Sisi, come here."
"Okay." A Girl responded and quickly walked toward Ao Tian.
She appeared to be around twenty. Tall and curvaceous, she stretched Spirit Hall's uniform taut over her figure, and every movement of hers drew the heated gazes of many male Deacons.
So this is Sisi? The woman who has Su Yuntao completely head over heels? Ao Tian's gaze fell on Sisi as well.
Then, his eyes swept across the male Deacons. I wonder which one is Su Yuntao?
Sisi quickly caught up with Palace Mistress Li, then glanced back at Ao Tian. Her gaze settled on his face, and she found it difficult to look away for a long time.
This Little Boy was far too stunning. She had never seen such a handsome Little Boy before.
"Palace Master, who is he?" Sisi asked softly.
"A Genius from the Papal Palace," Palace Mistress Li said.
Sisi's eyes lit up, and she turned back to take another long look at Ao Tian.
A Genius from the Papal Palace was an important figure.
People like them in Nuoding City would likely spend their entire lives in this tiny corner, but if they could attach themselves to a Genius from the Papal Palace...
At that thought, Sisi could not help but shoot the Palace Master a grateful look.
A moment later, they arrived at a tidied guest room.
"Young Master Ao, Nuoding Academy will not begin classes until tomorrow. Please rest here tonight."
Ao Tian nodded. "You may leave."
Palace Mistress Li said, "Young Master Ao, this is Miss Sisi from our Nuoding City Branch Hall. If you need anything, you may ask her."
Then she looked at Sisi. "Sisi, Young Master Ao will be in your care."
Sisi smiled, looking somewhat excited. "Don't worry. I will take good care of Young Master Ao."
As she spoke, her hand reached toward Ao Tian's head. "Little brother, you are so handsome."
Palace Mistress Li was startled and wanted to stop her, but it was already too late.
Ao Tian raised his head and looked at the woman who stood nearly six feet tall, then gave a cold snort.
The temperature in the entire room plummeted. A terrifying chill invaded the bodies of the Two Women, burrowing into their bones and souls.
They realized that they could not move, and immense terror uncontrollably rose in their hearts.
It was as if a vicious Evil Dragon were staring at them, ready to tear them apart the next moment.
You could not touch a tiger's rear, and likewise, you could not touch a giant dragon's head.
The chill lasted only half a minute, but the Two Women were already on the verge of collapse. Just as they were about to faint, Ao Tian finally withdrew his killing intent.
"Ha... ha..."
The Two Women went limp and collapsed to the floor, gasping for breath. They stared at Ao Tian in lingering terror, as though looking at a demon.
"Do you like Su Yuntao?" Ao Tian glanced at Sisi.
Sisi did not know why Ao Tian would ask such a question.
Just as she considered how to answer, her mouth opened against her will. "No, I don't like him. That guy shamelessly keeps pursuing me. I saw that he had some value, so I kept stringing him along. Otherwise, I would have rejected him long ago."
"You may leave," Ao Tian said.
The Two Women felt their bodies loosen, only then realizing that their clothes had already been soaked through with Cold Sweat.
With her Soul Ancestor cultivation, Palace Mistress Li barely managed to stand, though her legs were still weak.
She pulled Sisi up and forced a smile. "Young Master Ao, please rest. We will not disturb you any longer."
"Oh, and Su Yuntao is quite good. Have him take me to Nuoding Academy to register tomorrow," Ao Tian said.
Palace Mistress Li was shocked, but she still smiled. "All right, I will arrange it."
After the Two Women left, Ao Tian finally sat down.
The reason he had specifically requested Su Yuntao was because he felt a small amount of sympathy for him.
Whether when he had read the book in his Previous Life or now, he had always felt that the Young Man had it quite hard.
Because Ao Tian had specifically named him this time, Su Yuntao's status in the Nuocheng Martial Soul Hall should rise considerably.
The feeling of going to school really is rather nostalgic...
"Palace Master, that Child..."
"Shut up!" Palace Mistress Li scolded in a low voice. "That is an important figure from the Papal Palace. Remember, never offend him again. Address him as Young Master Ao, or as my lord."
She pulled Sisi away at a brisk pace. Only after they had gone far from Ao Tian's room did she visibly relax.
"That lord's strength is definitely far greater than mine," Palace Mistress Li said, her face filled with shock.
"How is that possible? He's so young!" Sisi cried out.
"Nothing is impossible," Palace Mistress Li said coldly. "Do you know that your foolish action just now nearly got us both killed?"
Cold Sweat broke out on Sisi once more, and a wave of lingering fear filled her heart.
"Palace Master, I know I was wrong." Sisi lowered her head.
"It is good that you know. Go notify Su Yuntao and have him take Young Master Ao to Nuoding Academy tomorrow morning... No, I should tell him myself. Go back first, and remember, do not recklessly reveal Young Master Ao's identity."
With that, Palace Mistress Li hurried away.
"Su Yuntao..." Sisi suddenly felt that Su Yuntao, who had always hovered around her, was so handsome and dashing...
The next day, early morning.
When Ao Tian stepped out of his room, Su Yuntao was already waiting respectfully at the door.
"Good morning, Young Master Ao," Su Yuntao called.
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