Xue Feng and Jieqing both fell silent as they listened to Su De.
"Back then, I trained hard only because I wanted a better life. Becoming a Soul Hunter was a last resort.
"The life here now is exactly what I dreamed of.
"There's work every day, money when it's done, extra rewards, and time off. I don't want to leave either.
"Once this job is settled, I'll bring all eight of my wives and my children here to enjoy the good life."
Xue Feng sighed and voiced his agreement.
Indeed, why did ordinary Soul Masters train so hard?
Wasn't it simply to gain a better life?
"Qing, what do you say?"
Su De turned his gaze to Jieqing, an unusual glimmer flickering in his eyes.
"I want to stay too."
Jieqing scratched his head and gave a sheepish smile.
"Actually, I've wanted to join Spirit Hall for a long time. But it used to have too many rules, and I hated feeling constrained, so I never applied.
"Besides, once you joined, you couldn't leave of your own accord. The conditions were too harsh.
"Now that the Young Hall Master has taken office, he's cut back on some rules and introduced a retirement policy. I have nothing left to worry about."
At that, Jieqing let out a long sigh.
"Unfortunately, while there are fewer rules now, the threshold has risen too. I don't even know whether I'll ever have a chance to join Spirit Hall in this lifetime."
Spirit Hall had a strict set of recruitment standards. Every Soul Master who joined had to sign contracts of allegiance and confidentiality, and unconditionally accept its assignments. Its demands were uncompromising.
After Qian Zong took office, the recruitment standards remained unchanged, but the process changed.
Children who had just awakened their martial