A Good Investment Was Not to Be Missed.

Time flew by, and before they knew it, October had arrived.

"Finally, level 10." In the dead of night, Zhu Wu opened his eyes after cultivating his Soul Power while sitting on the edge of his bed.

He turned to look at Gu Wang. Moonlight streamed through the holes in the surrounding windows, leaving the room fairly bright. His roommates had all gone to sleep, and the room was completely silent.

I'll go to the Dean's Office tomorrow morning and request leave to hunt for a Soul Ring. With that thought, he lay down and fell asleep.

Nothing happened that night. The next day, while the sky was still dim, Zhu Wu got up early as usual. After washing up, he went outside to run and cultivate his Vajra Power Exercise. He only stopped once the sun had risen high, then hurried to the cafeteria for breakfast. Afterward, he jogged unhurriedly to the Dean's Office, knocked, and entered.

"Little Zhu, is something the matter?" Director Su asked with a smile when he saw Zhu Wu walk in.

With Innate level 6 Soul Power, Zhu Wu was already a rare genius seen only once in a decade around this small Notting City. Director Su had no choice but to pay close attention to him.

Besides, the Dean had specifically instructed him to do so.

"Director Su, my Soul Power has reached level 10. I'd like to request leave to go out and obtain a Soul Ring," Zhu Wu said politely.

"What? You've reached level 10?" Director Su was greatly shocked and subconsciously murmured, "That fast!"

By his calculations, Zhu Wu had only enrolled seven and a half months ago. Even counting the three months he had spent at home after his Spirit Awakening, it had only been ten and a half months in total. To rise from level 6 to level 10 in such a short time—an average of one level every two and a half months—was exceptionally fast.

"I just broke through last night," Zhu Wu replied simply.

Only then did Director Su recover. His gaze swept over Zhu Wu from head to toe. He knew that Zhu Wu cultivated diligently, and he had personally seen him running laps around the academy early in the morning. He had even seen him running at night. But he had not expected him to improve this quickly. In his view, this was not merely a matter of diligence; talent also played a role. Innate level 6 Soul Power was indeed extraordinary. Thinking this, he rose from his seat.

"Little Zhu, sit here for a while. I'll go notify the Dean right away." With that, he strode out of the Dean's Office.

"So, the Dean wants to become my angel investor?" Watching Director Su leave, Zhu Wu could not help thinking.

Not bad. He has quite the eye!

Unlike Yu Xiaogang. With only Innate level 0.5 Soul Power, he actually looked down on someone with my Innate level 6 Soul Power. He had no idea of his own limitations!

I may look ordinary, own neither a house nor a car, be old, and earn a low salary, but I once lived in a major city. I've met plenty of important figures and was even favored by one of them. A man protected by the Spider Emperor would never take a fancy to you, you common silkworm! I'm a high-quality man. When he applied the famous sayings of certain older unmarried women who had been thoroughly poisoned by toxic inspirational drivel in his previous life to Yu Xiaogang, he found that they fit perfectly.

No matter which world it is, there's never any shortage of oddballs with bizarre thought processes.

He did not sit down but stood quietly and waited.

Before long, the sound of footsteps approached. Zhu Wu turned his head and saw the Dean striding over with Director Su.

"Greetings, Dean," Zhu Wu said politely, cupping his hands.

The Dean nodded with a smile, straightened his back, and came before Zhu Wu. In a kindly tone, he said, "Student Zhu Wu, would you be willing to take this old man as your teacher?"

He was not someone with Innate Full Soul Power, but Innate level 6 was still pretty good, right? At least it was higher than his own!

"." Zhu Wu was stunned for a moment. It was not that he looked down on the Dean. The truth was that the other man could not teach him much. Besides, his path to advancement did not lie within the academy. If nothing unexpected happened, he would apply for graduation after obtaining his first Soul Ring.

Little White was still waiting for him to enter the mountains and find medicine to eat!

"Dean, I will never forget your kindness, and I will surely repay you in the future!" Zhu Wu bowed slightly and said politely, "It's just that there is no precedent for cultivating my Martial Soul, so it is destined to be a path of exploration. Therefore, I want to walk it myself. That way, even if I take a wrong turn in the end, no one else will be to blame."

"I will have no regrets," he said firmly.

"Besides, as the saying goes, traveling ten thousand miles is better than racking one's brains behind closed doors. I feel that perhaps this is the direction I should take in the future."

"." The Dean fell silent. A look of astonishment flashed through his eyes. He had not expected Zhu Wu to possess such mature insight at such a young age. It seemed that children from poor families really did mature early. However, just as Zhu Wu had said, there was no precedent for cultivating a Silkworm Martial Soul to a high level, leaving nothing to refer to. He had never studied it either.

So he truly could not teach Zhu Wu much.

And if he accidentally taught him incorrectly and ruined his cultivation, he, as the teacher, would bear the primary responsibility.

As for other matters, such as the relatively important task of helping hunt Soul Rings, he could only help with the first two Soul Rings. As for the later ones, they probably could not be found in the Beginner Soul Hunting Forest, nor could they be easily hunted with his current strength.

He did not understand the Martial Soul and lacked the strength to protect the boy. If he became this student's teacher, he would indeed be somewhat unqualified.

"In that case, this old man won't force you." The Dean sighed and spoke.

This child was sensible too. Since he had promised to repay the favor someday, helping him a little now and establishing a connection would not be a bad idea.

Thinking this, the Dean's expression became kind again. He smiled and said, "Student Zhu Wu, I happen to be free these next two days, so I'll accompany you to the Beginner Soul Hunting Forest."

"What kind of Soul Beast do you want to hunt for your first Soul Ring? If you have any ideas, you can tell me now."

"Thank you, Dean!" Zhu Wu showed his delight, bowed deeply, and then said, "Dean, I want to hunt a Fox-type Soul Beast."

"A Fox-type Soul Beast." The Dean repeated the words thoughtfully, then smiled. "That is indeed a good choice. Quite a few types of Fox-type Soul Beasts possess mental abilities, such as illusions, Charm, and Clones. They are not too difficult to find either."

It was obvious that Zhu Wu had specifically chosen it after reading the Beginner Soul Hunting Forest Soul Beast Illustrated Handbook Xiao Chenyu had given him back then. Of course, none of that was important. What mattered was that most century-year Fox-type Soul Beasts could only use illusions to scare people, while they themselves had little combat power. He could handle them!

After all, he was a level 41 Weapon Soul Grandmaster. In the Beginner Soul Hunting Forest, he was more than strong enough to do as he pleased.

An investment with no danger was, of course, not to be missed.

Thinking this, he continued confidently, "Don't worry. I'll do my best to help you find one with the optimal age."

"All right, Student Zhu Wu. Go back to your dormitory and pack your things first. I'll wait here for you."

"Thank you, Dean!" Zhu Wu bowed slightly, then turned and ran out the door.

When he returned to the dormitory, his roommates had already gone to class, leaving the room empty. Zhu Wu quickly packed his things and returned the way he had come.

Before long, a horse-drawn carriage slowly departed from outside the academy gates.

At noon, Teacher Mo Hen received the news and hurried to Dorm Seven to inform everyone of Zhu Wu's whereabouts.

"What? Little Zhu broke through to level 10, and the Dean took him to obtain a Soul Ring?"

"As expected of someone with Innate level 6 Soul Power. He cultivates so quickly!"

"You can't put it that way. Little Zhu works very hard too. With good talent and diligence, how could his cultivation not be fast?"

"."

The next day at noon, Zhu Wu followed the Dean and entered the Soul Hunting Forest without a hitch.

After all, he was the Dean of a Beginner Soul Master Academy. He already had a token like that, so Zhu Wu did not need to apply for one.