The atmosphere before the academy gates became strangely quiet.
The gatekeeper’s face alternated between red and pale after being interrupted publicly by Yu Xiaogang.
Yet he did not dare refute him.
Although many academy teachers looked down upon Yu Xiaogang privately—
He still possessed status within Notting Junior Spirit Master Academy.
Especially his knowledge regarding martial souls.
The gatekeeper awkwardly lowered his head.
“Yes… Master.”
Yu Xiaogang ignored him completely.
Instead—
His gaze quietly rested upon Tang San and Lin Yuan.
Especially their martial soul certifications.
Twin Blue Silver Grass martial souls possessing:
innate full soul power innate level five soul power This alone already defied common sense.
Yu Xiaogang slowly crouched slightly before Tang San.
“What is your name?”
Tang San answered calmly.
“Tang San.”
Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly.
Then turned toward Lin Yuan.
“And you?”
Lin Yuan lazily replied:
“Lin Yuan.”
Yu Xiaogang quietly observed him for several moments.
Compared to Tang San’s calm restraint—
Lin Yuan felt much harder to read.
At first glance: lazy.
Unreliable.
Casual.
Yet his eyes occasionally revealed maturity completely unlike ordinary children.
Most importantly—
Yu Xiaogang vaguely sensed something strange from Lin Yuan’s martial soul aura.
Though extremely faint—
It carried an unusual vitality.
Like hidden life force quietly sleeping beneath ordinary appearance.
This instantly aroused his curiosity.
However—
He concealed his thoughts perfectly.
Then calmly said:
“You two may enter.”
Old Jack instantly revealed excited expression.
“Thank you, Master!”
Soon—
After several farewell reminders from Old Jack, Tang San and Lin Yuan officially entered Notting Academy together.
The academy grounds appeared spacious and clean.
Students wearing academy uniforms walked through stone paths while discussing cultivation excitedly.
Some carried wooden swords.
Others displayed martial soul abilities proudly.
Tang San quietly observed everything seriously.
Meanwhile—
Lin Yuan lazily stretched while walking.
“Compared to the village, this place is much livelier…”
Yu Xiaogang calmly walked ahead leading them.
“Spirit masters are divided into many categories.”
“Control type.” “Attack type.” “Agility type.” “Auxiliary type.”
“Martial soul quality determines direction, but effort determines height.”
Tang San listened attentively.
Lin Yuan casually nodded.
Then suddenly asked:
“So if someone possesses weak martial soul but terrifying talent, what then?”
Yu Xiaogang slowed slightly.
Then calmly answered:
“In theory, weak martial souls possess lower potential.”
“But…”
“There has never been truly useless martial souls.”
“Only useless spirit masters.”
Tang San’s eyes flickered slightly.
Lin Yuan smiled faintly.
Interesting.
No wonder Yu Xiaogang became obsessed with martial soul research.
Unfortunately—
His theories often remained incomplete because his own talent limited his understanding.
Still—
His foundational knowledge genuinely surpassed most people.
Soon—
The three arrived before the work-study student dormitory.
Compared to other academy buildings—
This place appeared noticeably simpler.
Many work-study students came from poor families.
So naturally treatment differed somewhat.
Before entering—
Yu Xiaogang suddenly stopped walking.
Then looked toward Tang San seriously.
“Tang San.”
Tang San immediately raised his head.
“Yes?”
Yu Xiaogang quietly held up the martial soul certificate.
“Blue Silver Grass with innate full soul power…”
“This situation should theoretically never exist.”
“Unless…”
His gaze sharpened slightly.
“You possess another martial soul.”
Tang San’s pupils contracted instantly.
Lin Yuan’s eyes also narrowed slightly nearby.
As expected.
Yu Xiaogang truly deserved his title regarding martial soul theory.
Just from innate full soul power alone—
He had already guessed twin martial souls.
Tang San remained silent briefly.
Then slowly nodded.
Yu Xiaogang’s breathing immediately became heavier.
Although he had already guessed—
Confirmation still shocked him deeply.
Twin martial souls.
One of the rarest talents in Douluo history.
Excitement gradually appeared within Yu Xiaogang’s eyes.
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He suddenly spoke solemnly:
“Would you be willing… to become my disciple?”
Tang San became slightly startled.
Meanwhile nearby—
Lin Yuan silently watched everything unfold.
Honestly—
He already knew this scene would happen.
Canon fate still carried powerful inertia.
Yet unlike the original story—
One extra variable now existed.
Himself.
At that moment—
Yu Xiaogang suddenly turned toward Lin Yuan as well.
“You too.”
Lin Yuan blinked.
“Hm?”
Yu Xiaogang calmly continued:
“Your Blue Silver Grass also feels unusual.”
“And innate level five soul power is extremely abnormal for such martial soul.”
“You possess talent as well.”
“So…”
“Would you also consider becoming my disciple?”
The atmosphere instantly became quiet.
Tang San looked toward Lin Yuan.
Yu Xiaogang also waited silently.
Lin Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly.
Honestly—
He respected Yu Xiaogang’s knowledge.
But accepting him as teacher?
That required consideration.
After all—
Lin Yuan already possessed:
system guidance future sign-in rewards cultivation methods Douluo world knowledge Most importantly—
Yu Xiaogang’s future strength would eventually become irrelevant.
Still—
Rejecting directly would also create unnecessary awkwardness.
Then suddenly—
Lin Yuan smiled lazily.
“Can I think about it first?”
Yu Xiaogang looked slightly surprised.
Most children would immediately agree after receiving such offer.
Yet Lin Yuan remained unusually calm.
Still—
He nodded slowly.
“Of course.”
Then his gaze quietly deepened slightly.
This child…
Was becoming more interesting the more he observed him.
To be continued….
[End OF Chapter 9]