His Aptitude Confirmed, a Fiery Welcome

Mo An had barely finished speaking when Ning Haitian sprayed out the tea he had yet to swallow. He stared in disbelief at the boy sitting nearby. "What did you say? You have Innate Full Soul Power?"

Innate Full Soul Power. A prodigy like that might appear only once every several years across the entire Douluo Continent—a genius among geniuses, all but guaranteed to become a high-level Eight-Ring Soul Douluo, and capable of reaching Titled Douluo with even a little good fortune.

Even though Ning Haitian had heard Mo An clearly, he still found it hard to believe.

"True gold fears no fire. If you don't believe me, Manager Ning, a test with a Soul Power Testing Crystal Ball will settle it."

Mo An understood his reaction. He nodded to confirm that he had Innate Full Soul Power and suggested that Ning Haitian test him himself.

"Then forgive the intrusion, young friend Mo An. Sorry for the trouble, but please hold out your arm first."

Mo An had said exactly what Ning Haitian was thinking. Unless he tested the boy himself, he could not believe that a prodigy with Innate Full Soul Power had simply walked through his door. He felt the bones of the arm Mo An offered him and confirmed that the boy was indeed six years old. His Martial Soul must have awakened this year.

Once he had confirmed Mo An's age, Ning Haitian took a Soul Power Testing Crystal Ball from the Storage Soul Tool he carried and placed it before him. Noticing Mo An studying it, he explained, "This is a fairly advanced Soul Power Testing Crystal Ball. It can measure up to level thirty."

Curious about his exact Soul Power Level now that he knew the crystal ball could measure up to level thirty, Mo An placed his hand on it and poured all his Soul Power into it.

Blue light slowly spread through the crystal ball, filling thirteen-thirtieths of it. His Soul Power Level was thirteen.

Mo An judged his exact level from the crystal ball's glow. It was what he had expected, and he was thoroughly pleased.

With the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo, his Innate Full Soul Power, and the help of several pieces of Whale Rubber, level thirteen was perfectly natural.

"This... this is..."

Ning Haitian determined Mo An's exact Soul Power Level from the crystal ball's glow. He leaned close to it, looking from the ball to Mo An and back again, at a loss for words.

Even at his fastest, he had only gained two levels in a year.

It had been only half a year since this year's Martial Soul Awakening ceremony, yet Mo An had gained a full three levels. Was cultivation with Innate Full Soul Power really that fast?

Did that make any sense?

"I came across an opportunity. That's why I improved so quickly. Once I join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I'll tell the sect about it."

Mo An needed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's help to obtain a Soul Ring, so he could not keep the secret of Whale Rubber hidden. He planned to tell Ning Fengzhi about this epoch-making opportunity as a small token of thanks for the sect's help.

"I see. I've witnessed your talent now, young friend Mo An. I'll send an urgent letter to report this to the sect master. I expect Sect Master Ning will come to North Sea City in person within a few days to meet you."

As Ning Haitian spoke, he took out a special sheet of paper and used a special method to write down Mo An's circumstances.

The moment he finished, Ning Haitian summoned the fastest Soul Master retained by the Seven Treasure Trading Company. He handed him the letter and his identity token, then instructed him to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as quickly as possible and deliver the letter to the sect master.

As a direct descendant of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Haitian owed everything he had to the sect. He wanted to see it grow ever stronger.

While Ning Haitian busied himself, Mo An sampled the fine tea the Seven Treasure Trading Company served its guests. The tea contained the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Its leaves had likely been harvested from some plant-type Soul Beast.

If an ordinary person drank it regularly, it could improve their constitution and keep illness and misfortune at bay.

If a Soul Master drank it regularly, it might help their cultivation a tiny, tiny bit.

After arranging everything, Ning Haitian turned back to Mo An, who was enjoying his tea, with a beaming smile. "Young friend Mo An, stay at the Seven Treasure Trading Company for the next few days. Use any cultivation resources here that you like. If you need anything else, just tell me. If it's within my power, I'll see it done."

Ning Haitian knew his own sect's troubles. He was keenly aware that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect lacked rising talent. He did not want Mo An to leave the Seven Treasure Trading Company; in fact, he would have preferred the boy never leave his sight.

"No, no. I'm a student at North Sea Junior Soul Master Academy, and I still have classes these next few days. Once Sect Master Ning arrives, just send someone to find me at the academy."

Classes were only an excuse. Mo An spent them reading books he had taken from the library. He wanted to return to North Sea Junior Soul Master Academy so he could finish its two or three remaining valuable books before Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect arrived.

"Young friend Mo, you're a prodigy with Innate Full Soul Power. What could North Sea Junior Soul Master Academy's basic lessons possibly teach you? What you should be thinking about now is your First Soul Ring."

Having brought up the First Soul Ring, Ning Haitian steered the conversation toward a question. "Have you chosen a Soul Beast for your First Soul Ring? If not, the Seven Treasure Trading Company has a professional team that can select a suitable one for you according to your needs."

The Seven Treasure Trading Company did offer such a service. With specialists trained by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it devised sensible Soul Ring plans for Soul Masters who had no idea how to choose a suitable Soul Beast. It earned money while extending goodwill to them.

Ning Haitian mentioned the service because he wanted to extend that goodwill to Mo An, a prodigy with Innate Full Soul Power, and show him the benefits of joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

A little overwhelmed by Ning Haitian's enthusiasm, Mo An edged backward. "You needn't trouble yourself over that, Manager Ning. I've already chosen a suitable target for my First Soul Ring."

Hearing that Mo An had chosen a Soul Beast, Ning Haitian pressed him at once. "Which Soul Beast? Could you tell me?"

Many Soul Masters on the Douluo Continent did not know how to choose a suitable Soul Ring. For one thing, they did not know which Soul Beasts suited them. For another, they lacked professional training and usually chose at random.

"I've chosen the Wishful Vine. The Soul Skill it grants a Soul Master is remarkably consistent: it generally lets them control the size of their Martial Soul. My Mutated Ink Bamboo Martial Soul combines strength and flexibility."

"I want to develop as a Power Attack System Soul Master. A weapon whose length I can change at will would give me more tactical options."

"That's why I believe the Soul Ring from that Soul Beast suits me very well."

Mo An was still a little uncomfortable with Ning Haitian's enthusiasm, but he could not disregard the man's kindness. So he explained which Soul Beast he had chosen.