Hearing Yuanen Yehui's words, Ziyang nodded. His expression did not change, as though he had already expected that answer.
He leaned back in his chair and lightly tapped the edge of the table twice with his fingers, calmly beginning to lay out the benefits.
"After joining, you can enter the Junior Spirit Ascension Platform for free."
"As for spirit souls, the Spirit Pagoda can provide them free of charge as well."
Yuanen Yehui's eyes brightened slightly.
"However—" Ziyang raised one finger, a faintly amused curve at the corner of his lips. "You'll have to pass an assessment."
Yuanen Yehui's expression withdrew again. She pursed her lips slightly and nodded. "What assessment?"
"You'll find out when the time comes." Ziyang stood, opened the door to the small room, and glanced back at her. "You passed the interview. Do well from now on."
As he spoke, he slid a badge and a Soul Tool communicator toward Yuanen Yehui. They were symbols of joining the Spirit Pagoda.
Yuanen Yehui lowered her head to look at the badge, her fingers trembling faintly. She reached out and picked it up, her fingertips touching its cold metal surface before she clenched it tightly.
She had passed the interview. She no longer had to worry about her future spirit soul.
Her lips pressed together, but she still could not stop a smile from appearing. She quickly suppressed it, as though she was unaccustomed to showing such an expression in front of others.
"Thank you."
Ziyang nodded and said nothing more. "Go back and make some preparations first. Someone will notify you about what comes next."
Yuanen Yehui stood, carefully put the two items into her pocket, gave Ziyang a slight bow, then turned and walked out.
As she passed the counter, she nodded to Na'er and Gu