Scholarships... Do You Have Them? How Much Are They?

That morning, outside Lin Yu's home in Windmill Village.

As Lin Yu stood in the distance, observing the luxurious carriage and the group of knights outside his house.

One of the Holy Emperor Knights suddenly spotted Lin Yu. He pointed in Lin Yu's direction and shouted, "Chrysanthemum Elder, Saintess, there's a child over there!"

Hearing the Holy Emperor Knight's words.

Hu Liena, who had been standing outside Lin Yu's house and mentally rehearsing how she would persuade Lin Yu to join Spirit Hall, immediately turned to look.

The moment she saw Lin Yu, Hu Liena's eyes lit up.

"What a cute and handsome little boy. He must be Lin Yu. Chrysanthemum Elder, let's go!"

Recalling the description of Lin Yu's appearance that she had received earlier from Old Leo, the Village Chief of Windmill Village, Hu Liena moved as soon as she finished speaking and swiftly darted toward Lin Yu.

Behind her, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan quickly followed.

For a moment, Lin Yu, standing in the distance, saw two figures suddenly rush out from beside the luxurious carriage and rapidly fly toward him.

One of them was a young girl.

She had a delicate oval face, willow-leaf brows, a pert nose, and pink cherry lips. She looked to be only fifteen or sixteen years old. Dressed in a magnificent golden gown, she had long, shapely snow-white legs, a slender waist that could be grasped in one hand, and a perfectly curvaceous figure.

Her exquisite, breathtakingly beautiful face, paired with her golden ear-length hair, gave her an air of both innocent purity and enchanting charm.

At a glance, she resembled a little golden-haired fox fairy brimming with seduction.

The other was a man.

The man looked quite young. He wore magnificent golden armor, had medium-length brownish-yellow hair, and was very handsome.

However, both his demeanor and makeup leaned toward the feminine. At a glance, Lin Yu could only think that he looked like a sissy!

These were... Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan?

Taking in Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Douluo's appearances and temperaments, along with the impressions in his memories, Lin Yu narrowed his eyes slightly. His gaze shifted, and he quickly guessed their identities.

Faced with the two approaching him, Lin Yu did not choose to flee. He simply stood where he was, completely calm.

With their strength, unless he activated the External Soul Bone and Thunder Wings, he would not be able to escape even if he ran.

Besides, he had already made up his mind to join Spirit Hall.

Naturally, he would stand still and wait for Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan to come over, then have a proper talk with them.

In the blink of an eye, Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan arrived before Lin Yu.

"Little friend, are you Lin Yu?"

Looking at Lin Yu, Hu Liena bent down and stroked his head. With a charming, radiant smile, she asked.

"Of course! I'm Lin Yu. But who are you? How do you know my name, and why did you come looking for me?"

Lin Yu awkwardly pushed away the mischievous jade-like hand on his head and asked in a somewhat "confused" tone.

Although he knew why Hu Liena and Yue Guan had come, someone in his current position should not know that. So, he still had to put on an act.

"Hehe."

Hearing Lin Yu's words, Hu Liena smiled and said.

"We came from the Martial Soul Main Hall. Little friend, do you remember what happened during your Martial Soul Awakening a few months ago? Back then, didn't you awaken a Martial Soul with Innate Full Soul Power?"

"The deacon at your local Martial Soul Sub-Hall tried to recruit you but failed. Still, he felt that it would be a shame if a genius like you did not receive a proper soul master education. He was afraid it would delay your talent."

"So, he wrote to our Martial Soul Main Hall and recommended you to us, hoping that we could take you back and provide you with a proper soul master education."

"So you're from Spirit Hall!"

Hearing Hu Liena's explanation, Lin Yu looked as though he had suddenly understood, then asked.

"You want me to join Spirit Hall?"

"That's right, little friend."

"Our Spirit Hall is the number one soul master faction on the Douluo Continent. Whether it is our teachers or cultivation resources, Spirit Hall is the best in every respect. You may not understand all that yet, but you only need to know that we are number one."

"Moreover, Spirit Hall possesses the most powerful soul masters of all—the Titled Douluo. For example, Chrysanthemum Elder here is a legendary Titled Douluo."

"If you join Spirit Hall, not only will you enjoy the best cultivation resources and learn the most complete soul master knowledge, but you may even have the chance in the future to become the disciple of a powerful and esteemed Titled Douluo."

"So, how about it? Would you consider joining Spirit Hall? Your Martial Soul should be a Support Martial Soul. Without sufficient cultivation resources, your cultivation will be at quite a disadvantage!"

Looking at Lin Yu, Hu Liena nodded with a smile and spoke in a highly enticing tone.

However, after hearing Hu Liena's words, Lin Yu pretended to fall into thought.

After thinking for a while, Lin Yu raised his head with a solemn expression and asked.

"Then, big sister... do you have scholarships? How much are the scholarships?"

"Giggle... scholarships?"

Hearing that Lin Yu's final question was about scholarships—the thing soul masters who wanted to join Spirit Hall cared about the least—Hu Liena could not help but laugh charmingly.

But then, Hu Liena suddenly remembered that the child before her was a commoner.

Not only were the clothes he wore extremely shabby and covered in patches.

He might not even have seen a single Gold Soul Coin in his entire life.

Hu Liena suddenly felt a pang of sorrow and sympathy.

She had been born into a noble status and had never lacked food or clothing. How could she laugh at commoner children who perhaps only got to eat meat a few times a year?

"Of course there are scholarships. You have Innate Full Soul Power, after all. As long as you're willing to join Spirit Hall, not only will your tuition be completely waived when you study with us, and your cultivation resources supplied for free, but Spirit Hall giving you a scholarship of one thousand Gold Soul Coins a year would not even be much!"

Hu Liena bent down and stroked Lin Yu's hair again, smiling softly.

"One thousand Gold Soul Coins?!"

When Lin Yu heard Hu Liena's words, his eyes immediately shone.

Of course, that part was an act.

But much of it was indeed an expression of the immense excitement Lin Yu felt inside.

After all, Lin Yu truly was a commoner child in this life, and an orphan at that. He only got to eat meat a few times a year.

The only reason he had not become malnourished was because he had loved watching all kinds of wilderness survival programs in his previous life.

Not only could he weave cages from vines and catch lobsters and crabs in the streams and rivers behind the mountain, but he could also set traps in the forest and catch rabbits. That was how he had avoided becoming thin and sallow-faced.

Now that he had heard that joining Spirit Hall would earn him more than a thousand Gold Soul Coins a year right from the start, wouldn't he be able to eat and drink whatever he wanted from now on?!

"So, are you willing to join Spirit Hall?"

Seeing Lin Yu's excited expression, Hu Liena struck while the iron was hot and immediately pressed the question.

"Mmm... if what you said is true, then of course I'll join!"

Lin Yu pretended to think it over, though anyone could see how tempted he was as he answered.

"Don't worry, little brother. How could Spirit Hall lie to you? Big sister promises you here and now that when it comes time to fulfill the terms we promised, there will only be more, never less!"

Seeing that Lin Yu had basically agreed, Hu Liena felt delighted. She could not help patting the already well-developed curves of her chest as she promised him.

After Lin Yu agreed to join Spirit Hall, Hu Liena immediately began calling him little brother.

"Right, big sister hasn't introduced herself yet. My name is Hu Liena. You can call me Nana-jie. Since you're willing to join Spirit Hall, come back to Spirit City with us now!"

With that, Hu Liena happily took Lin Yu's hand, preparing to lead him onto the carriage and leave.

"Ah! Um... big sister, I haven't taken my things yet. My clothes, luggage, bedding, and all that..."

"Clothes, luggage, and bedding? Don't take any of it, don't take any of it! Once we get to Spirit City, big sister will buy you all new ones!"

"Ah?! Then... it'll be noon soon. When we pass through Jila City, can you take me out for a big meal?"

"Giggle, don't worry. Of course I can!"

Following Hu Liena, Lin Yu boarded the luxurious carriage.

Watching Hu Liena beside him pull him close, her charming face full of delight as she lifted the curtain and ordered the group to set off.

Although this outcome had also been one of the possibilities he had anticipated in his plan.

Lin Yu still could not help feeling a little uneasy.

Am I going to Spirit City already?

I wonder what life in Spirit City will be like in the future. It's really something to look forward to!

At Hu Liena's command, the group slowly set off, their destination—Jila City!