Flowers Bloom

Following the long staircase, Bofeng arrived at the hall. Quite a few of the men were already eating; they had once been pirates.

A few days earlier, Bofeng had taken them in. They had officially become non-staff members of Sea God Island and formed one of its main core forces, personnel for the upcoming expansion of their business.

"Boss."

"Boss."

"Hello, Boss." ×N

Bofeng smiled and returned each greeting. In their hearts, they both respected and feared him.

He had allowed them to end their lives as pirates. In the future, they might even join Sea God Island, and they received ten Gold Soul Coins each month as wages.

The more goods they transported, the more Gold Soul Coins they earned. They would no longer have to stir up trouble on the seas. The Purple Pearl Pirate Group was gone for good.

Bofeng sat down at Purple Pearl, Xiao Bai, and Nannan's table. As he ate, he said, "Purple Pearl, after you finish eating, take stock of the goods while you're at it. In a few days, once we find a shop tomorrow, we can officially open for business."

"No problem. Leave it to me." Purple Pearl patted her chest in assurance.

Bofeng continued, "Nannan, after dinner, come with your brother to the Martial Soul Main Hall in Heaven Dou City so you can undergo your Spirit Awakening, all right?"

"Okay!" Nannan nodded with a smile.

"Sister Bai, I'll leave this place to you while I'm at the Martial Soul Main Hall," Bofeng instructed.

"Go without worry. Just remember, don't have anything to do with the people from Spirit Hall, understand?" Xiao Bai reminded him.

Bofeng nodded, and the group soon finished an exquisite lunch.

Following that day's arrangements, Bofeng carried Nannan toward the Martial Soul Main Hall in the city.

The Martial Soul Main Hall stood at the center of Heaven Dou City. It covered a vast area and occupied a well-connected location. Spirit Hall held immense influence across the continent.

Every child had to undergo Spirit Awakening at the age of six, and Spirit Hall was fully responsible for it.

Bofeng carried Nannan to the entrance of the main hall. Two knights guarded the doors, their spears crossed into an "X" as they blocked the siblings' way.

"Halt! This is the Martial Soul Main Hall. Unauthorized persons are not permitted to enter," one knight said coldly.

Bofeng explained, "I've come to awaken my younger sister's spirit. She has just turned six this year, and I also need a copy of the Soul Master's Handbook. Please make an exception."

After hearing the reason, the two knights immediately withdrew their spears.

"So that's it. Go in. Just head inside and find Lord Salas."

"Thank you."

Bofeng and Nannan entered. The interior was beautifully decorated, its great hall magnificent and resplendent. As a force second only to the Two Great Empires on the continent—or perhaps even stronger than them—

If a single Martial Soul Main Hall was already this luxurious, what about Pontiff Hall?

After thinking about it, Bofeng shook his head. He could not have any dealings with the people of Spirit Hall.

Putting aside the enmity between Sea God Island and Spirit Hall, the Clear Sky Sect his father had created had also been forced by Spirit Hall to close its mountain gates.

At the center of the hall stood an elderly man in ornate robes, respectfully nodding before a bewitchingly handsome man wearing Golden Armor, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

"Salas, have there been any promising talents among this year's Spirit Awakenings?" the bewitching man asked.

The old man was Salas, the person chiefly in charge here and also a Platinum Bishop of Spirit Hall.

"Elder Ju, among this year's children, aside from one with Innate Level 7 Soul Power, the rest are all below Level 5. There are even quite a few at Level 1 or 2."

Salas sighed. "This year's situation is much worse than the year before last. What instructions do you have for coming here in person this time?"

"Pontiff Your Excellency instructed that the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Competition will be held in two years. At that time, three Spirit Bones will be offered as rewards. Your Excellency asked me to notify you to speed up the recruitment of Spirit Masters. In the future..."

"Hmm?"

Elder Ju froze slightly, then turned his gaze toward Bofeng and Nannan, who had entered.

"Who are you? Who allowed you to come in?" His tone carried a hint of displeasure. To be honest, Bofeng had not heard a single word of their conversation.

Bofeng said, "My name is Bofeng, and this is my younger sister. We came to awaken her spirit and collect a copy of the Soul Master's Handbook. Have we disturbed you two?"

Though Elder Ju was dissatisfied, he still glanced at Salas.

Understanding at once, Salas stepped forward. "Come here. I still have important matters to deal with later."

As he spoke, Salas took six identical stones from a nearby table. Under the circulation of soul power, the six stones emitted dazzling Golden Light.

Bofeng nodded to Nannan. With doubt in her heart, the little girl slowly stepped forward.

Nannan was bathed in golden light, and a shackle within her body was broken open. The aura she gave off made even Bofeng, who possessed the God-level Spirit Sea God, look at her seriously.

Elder Ju, who had been standing to the side in displeasure, suddenly trembled all over. Golden light flashed in his hand, and a chrysanthemum bearing golden patterns appeared in his palm.

It was his spirit. At that moment, the chrysanthemum lowered its head toward Nannan.

This action utterly shocked Elder Ju. His spirit was one of the finest among flower-type spirits!

For it to lower its head, could this little girl also possess a flower-type spirit, one whose quality was certainly even higher than his?

The displeasure on his face immediately vanished, replaced by eager anticipation.

Under Bofeng and the others' watchful eyes, Nannan slowly opened her left hand. A plain white flower appeared, with several petals as vivid as blood. It had neither leaves nor roots, only a jet-black stone accompanying it.

The instant the flower appeared, Nannan seemed exceptionally noble. Waves of red motes drifted around her.

The chrysanthemum that had appeared in Elder Ju's hand bent at the waist. The same miraculous sight unfolded in every corner of Heaven Dou City—regardless of their variety, all flowers lowered their heads toward the Martial Soul Main Hall.

The strange phenomenon lasted for quite some time, only returning to normal when Nannan barely managed to retract her Martial Soul.

Bofeng frowned. He saw that the effeminate man who had reprimanded them earlier was now looking at Nannan with burning eyes. Knowing Spirit Hall's ways, it seemed Bofeng needed to make plans early.

Salas hurriedly coughed and fetched a blue crystal ball from the side.

"Little girl, place your hand on the crystal ball and let me see what your soul power is like."

Nannan glanced at her little hand. Then, at the instant her hand touched the crystal ball—

Dazzling blue light illuminated the entire hall. Even though it was daytime, the beam remained blindingly brilliant.

"Innate Full Soul Power!!!" ×3

"Little girl, are you willing to take me as your master?" the effeminate man asked eagerly.

At the same time, a faint golden glimmer appeared on the Sea God's Crown atop Bofeng's head...