Walking Around School Like They Owned the Place Would Be No Problem!

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the room suddenly froze.

City Lord Xiao and Dean Wei's expressions instantly turned somewhat ugly.

The Spirit Hall's special recruitment is clearly an attempt to poach talent from the Empire's official Soul Master Academy!

Moreover, the promise of the Pope's personal involvement was incredibly tempting for a child from a common background.

Their eyes were fixed on Chu Chen's face, their hearts pounding in their throats.

Chu Chen calmly accepted the special recruitment letter, opened it, and quickly scanned its contents.

The words were sincere and the conditions were generous, but Chu Chen Xin remained unmoved.

Spirit Hall?

It is indeed a behemoth with abundant resources.

But the water there is too deep.

The Great Enshrined Qian Daoliu is indifferent to worldly affairs, and the current Pope Bibi Dong is simply a madwoman who only wants to destroy the world.

Chu Chen had absolutely no interest in such a makeshift team.

Moreover, Chu Chen's true foundation lies in his Battle Through the Heavens, his alchemy skills, and everything the Simulation has given him.

For Chu Chen, the Soul Master system was merely a tool; there was no need for him to attach himself to any Soul Master faction.

And so, under everyone's tense gaze, Chu Chen slowly closed the letter.

He raised his head, a slightly shy and grateful smile befitting a six-year-old.

"Thank you for your kindness His Holiness the Pope and His Highness."

Chu Chen handed the letter back to Ma Xiunuo with both hands.

"I am flattered by the invitation from the Spirit Hall, but... I come from Holy Soul Village and am a student at the Nuoding Academy."

"The dean and teachers have been kind to me in their guidance, and the city lord has saved me. Therefore, I wish to stay at the academy to lay a solid foundation, learn knowledge, and live up to the expectations of my teachers."

"As for the Spirit Hall's hospitality... I will remember it well, and it won't be too late to contribute to the cause of Soul Master on the continent when the opportunity arises in the future."

Be neither arrogant nor humble, and be reasonable and well-founded.

He politely declined the invitation to go to the Spirit Hall immediately, but also offered plenty of concessions, leaving no room for denial.

Upon hearing this, City Lord Xiao and Dean Wei breathed a long sigh of relief, their gazes towards Chu Chen becoming even more satisfied and affectionate.

This child is not only incredibly talented, but also frighteningly calm and sensible!

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed across Hall Master Ma Xiunuo's face, but he quickly concealed it.

"That's fine, everyone has their own ambitions."

Ma Xiunuo put away the letter, and a smile returned to his face.

"The gates of the Spirit Hall are always open for you. Similarly, you can use the branch's Library Pavilion at any time while you are in Notting City."

"Thank you, Lord Palace Master."

Chu Chen thanked him again.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the three tycoons took their leave.

They were all very busy. Notting City had attracted a lot of attention from the outside world because of the explosion in the Back Mountain, and they needed to deal with it.

After seeing the three off, Chu Chen quickly packed his things...

Well, there's not much to pack, most of the items are in the Flame Princess Ring.

He changed into a set of clean clothes provided by the City Lord's Manor. It was a simple black training uniform, made of ordinary material, but it fit him well.

Pushing open the door, Chu Chen finally stepped out of the luxurious room where he had stayed for two and a half months.

The sunlight was a bit dazzling, so Chu Chen squinted and strode towards the City Lord's Manor.

His steps were steady, and his back was straight.

Two and a half months ago, he was brought in as a dying, wounded man.

Two and a half months later, he left on his own, completely transformed.

After passing through the long corridor and across the garden, we arrived at the imposing gate of the City Lord's Manor.

The taxi guard, clearly having received instructions, bowed respectfully to him and watched him leave.

Chu Chen did not turn around.

He headed straight towards the Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy.

The streets were bustling with people, and the sounds of vendors hawking their wares filled the air.

Two and a half months is enough time for ordinary people to forget the terror of that night, and Notting City returns to its bustling state.

Chu Chen walked among the crowd, concealing his aura, just like an ordinary college student.

But the Soul Force had already spread silently, like an invisible radar, scanning everything around it.

There were no suspicious glances, no hidden followers.

At least on the surface, Notting City is at peace for the time being.

Soon, the familiar gates of the academy came into view.

The same young man was still on duty at the gate, dozing off in his chair.

Chu Chen didn't disturb him and quietly went inside.

The college was quiet; it was probably during class time.

Following his memory, he walked towards the dormitory area, preparing to return to Dorm Seven.

However, Chu Chen paused slightly as he walked along the path near Dorm Seven.

In the soul's perception, three familiar figures—one adult and two children—were standing at the entrance of Dorm Seven, conversing at that moment.

Chu Chen walked slowly closer, his Soul Force allowing him to clearly hear the conversation at the entrance of Dormitory Dorm Seven.

Yu Xiaogang was standing with his back to him, his signature black robe swaying gently in the breeze.

Behind him, Tang San and Xiao Wu stood side by side, both with complex expressions on their faces.

Tang San was dressed in a brand-new blue outfit, looking much more energetic, but his face still showed a hint of undisguised fear.

His hands hung at his sides, his fingers unconsciously curling up, as if recalling some unbearable past.

Xiao Wu stood beside Tang San, her long, black hair tied into a scorpion braid and hanging down her back, her pink dress clean and tidy.

Its rabbit eyes narrowed slightly, and its lips were tightly pressed together, clearly indicating its strong resistance to a certain event.

"Teacher, there's no need to go to so much trouble... Xiao Wu and I can really continue living with you!"

Tang San's voice rang out, his tone tinged with urgency.

"Although the dormitory you arranged for us is a bit remote, it's quiet and close to the Library, which is convenient for our studies..."

"Yes, yes!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu immediately chimed in, her tone carrying the coquettishness unique to young girls, yet unable to conceal her disgust.

"Teacher Yu, you know perfectly well that all the guys living in Dorm Seven are scoundrels, especially that guy named Chu Chen, he's so annoying, I don't want to go back!"

Yu Xiaogang, with his back to Chu Chen, slowly shook his head.

The black robe swayed gently with his movements, and Chu Chen could see that his arms, hidden beneath the robe, seemed to be trembling slightly.

Was it excitement? Or pride?

"Xiao San, Xiao Wu, I understand your concerns."

Yu Xiaogang's voice rang out, deliberately lowered, carrying a self-assured composure.

"But you must understand that you have all now obtained your First Soul Ring and officially advanced to the rank of Soul Master."

At this point, Yu Xiaogang's tone gradually became smug, as if he was enjoying the feeling of "instructing his disciples."

"In this Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy, you should all know what a formal Soul Master means."

"Those so-called work-study students, at best they're only Soul Warrior, far from being Soul Master!"

"You're not going back to be humiliated, you're going to establish your authority!"

"You are all my prized disciples, capable of walking sideways in the academy without any problem. Why should you fear a mere few Soul Warrior?"

Yu Xiaogang spoke with great passion, as if he could already see Tang San and Xiao Wu dominating the academy.

However, Tang San's expression did not relax, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

"But... teacher..."

Tang San's voice was a little dry.

"Chu Chen... he also Innate Full Soul Power."