Certification Obtained, Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang

With the dorm leader matter settled, Tang Yin couldn't be bothered to join in the children's little squabbles. He saw himself as a support Soul Master.

In the end, Xiao Wu became the dorm leader.

But the group ran into another problem. "Little San, don't we have any bedding?"

In the end, the two decided that Tang San would go collect his work-study assignment, while Tang Yin would go to the Spirit Hall to collect Gold Soul Coins.

As Tang Yin walked, he pondered.

Because of my influence, Little San didn't take a teacher. Now I need to consider which advanced Soul Master Academy to go to.

Blue Tyrant? Heaven Dou? Sigh, I'll think about it when the time comes.

The most magnificent building in Nuoding City was not the city lord's residence, but the Spirit Hall Branch standing in the center of town.

The entire hall was built from enormous brown stones. Three stories rose from the ground, and its broad dome could be seen from far away. Above the main entrance was a relief of an ancient-looking longsword-the emblem of a low-level Spirit Hall Branch. Two guards stood quietly on either side of the entrance. Their presence was unremarkable, and most had yet to become Soul Masters, yet they carried the Spirit Hall's dignity.

Tang Yin walked up to the Spirit Hall and was stopped by the guards at the entrance. After explaining why he had come, he was allowed inside.

When he reached the main hall, he found Su Yuntao sitting there. Upon seeing Tang Yin, Su Yuntao assumed he had come to seek help obtaining a Soul Ring.

"No, Brother Su Yuntao, I've already obtained a Soul Ring. I came to have my status as a Soul Master certified and collect the allowance," Tang Yin replied.

"Huh? That fast?" Su Yuntao asked in surprise. "How did you do it?"

Tang Yin smiled. "When I left the village, I happened to come across a Blue Silver Grass, so I absorbed it."

Su Yuntao was displeased. "You recklessly absorbed a Soul Ring before even learning the theory. That's being irresponsible with your own life!"

Tang Yin didn't explain. He released his Martial Soul, and a yellow Soul Ring slowly appeared.

"A hundred years! How is that possible!"

"Brother Su Yuntao, I'm in a hurry. Can I go see Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo now?"

Su Yuntao took Tang Yin to the second floor and pushed open a door. Inside, they saw-

A spacious desk stood in the bright office, with an old man sitting behind it. He wore a neat Soul Master uniform bearing the standard three-sword emblem.

Su Yuntao spoke. "Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo, I've brought this child for an advancement assessment. Sorry for the trouble."

The old man's gaze fell on Tang Yin, and he asked in surprise, "Yuntao, are you sure this child isn't here for his Martial Soul Awakening?"

Su Yuntao gave a wry smile. "Of course. He's one of those two children with Innate Full Soul Power and Blue Silver Grass as their Martial Soul."

Ma Xiunuo smiled faintly. "Child, come with me."

Ma Xiunuo led Tang Yin to the end of the corridor, where three doors appeared before them.

"Come, child. This is the Martial Soul laboratory."

"Stand in the middle, use your Martial Soul, and release your Soul Ring."

A thick Blue Silver Emperor burst from the ground, and the bright Hundred-Year Soul Ring lit up the entire room.

Ma Xiunuo was shocked. "This is Blue Silver Grass?"

After seeing the Soul Ring, he understood. "So it's a Hundred-Year Soul Ring. No wonder it changed so much."

Ma Xiunuo picked up a crystal ball from the table beside him. "Inject your Soul Power. In theory, it should be eleven..."

Before he could finish, the crystal ball burst with intense light.

"Th-this is level fourteen. How is that possible?"

After his shock passed, he grew serious. "Little Tang Yin, would you be willing to join the Spirit Hall?"

Tang Yin feigned reluctance. "I'm sorry, Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo, but I've already taken a teacher."

Ma Xiunuo sighed. "All right. Welcome to the ranks of Soul Masters. You can collect one Gold Soul Coin each month. Once you become a Soul Grandmaster, it'll be ten."

"Thank you."

Tang Yin left with his Soul Master badge in hand and went to buy supplies.

Tang San had just finished collecting his assignment and stepped outside when he was stopped.

The man was of medium build and looked to be in his forties or fifties. He had short black hair and ordinary features. His hands were clasped behind his back, and there was a trace of dejection in his eyes.

"Child, your name is Tang San, right? My name is Yu Xiaogang. I'm a teacher at the academy."