"Knock, knock, knock—"
The next day, just as the Tang family had finished breakfast, a series of knocks sounded at the door.
"Little brother, your Brother Tao has brought you a Soul Spirit."
Tang Luochuan walked over and opened the door to find Su Haitao, the Spirit Transfer Master he had met the day before, standing there with a bright smile on his face.
Behind him stood a kind-looking elderly man who, despite his gentle demeanor, exuded an imposing aura the moment he appeared.
"Oh? It's the Spirit Transfer Master."
Hearing the commotion, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue also came over, their faces wearing faint smiles.
"..."
However, when their eyes fell on the elderly man behind Su Haitao, they were momentarily stunned. The man before them carried an air of authority without even trying, and his strength seemed to be close to, if not already at, the level of a Titled Douluo.
Such a level of power was likely only possessed by the heads of the eighteen Spirit Transfer Pagoda branches. Could this man be...?
"You two are too polite. Just call me Xiao Tao."
"Today, our senior from the Spirit Transfer Pagoda is here specifically for your son, Tang Luochuan."
Su Haitao didn't say much more and stepped aside, standing respectfully next to the elderly man, further confirming his high status.
"So, you are Tang Luochuan..."
"Indeed, a fine young lad."
The elderly man looked in Tang Luochuan's direction, giving him a once-over before smiling kindly.
"Your Martial Soul seems to be a mutated dragon."
"Would you let this old man take a look?"
The elderly man spoke with a hint of anticipation.
"Of course."
Tang Luochuan didn't refuse and smiled faintly.
As he spoke, he once again released his Golden Dragon King Martial Soul. In an instant, the dazzling light nearly blinded the elderly man.
"..."
The elderly man instinctively narrowed his eyes, not because of the brightness, but because of the aura emanating from the Martial Soul.
The dragon's might of this Martial Soul...
Could it actually affect even him?
After all, the boy wasn't even a Soul Master yet, while he himself was a Titled Douluo with nine Soul Rings, one of the top powerhouses of the current era.
"..."
"Xiao Tao, bring out the Soul Spirit."
After a moment, he regained his composure and spoke slowly.
"Yes."
"Little brother Tang Luochuan, this is a hundred-year Soul Spirit, the Earth Dragon, which our East Sea City branch of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda rushed over overnight. It is the most suitable Soul Spirit for your Martial Soul within the Pagoda."
Su Haitao nodded respectfully and immediately retrieved a crystal ball from his Soul Guidance Device. Inside the ball was a yellowish-brown dragon-like Soul Beast.
The Earth Dragon, a type of Pseudo-Dragon Soul Beast.
In coastal cities, this was already a relatively rare Soul Spirit, with limited availability and a higher price than ordinary Soul Spirits.
After he reported the matter to the East Sea City branch of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda yesterday, the branch highly approved of his decision and swiftly sent over this hundred-year Soul Spirit. Otherwise, a Soul Spirit of this level would not have appeared in Aolai City.
"Thank you, senior."
Seeing this, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue couldn't help but marvel. The Spirit Transfer Pagoda truly lived up to its reputation as a top-tier organization. This hundred-year Soul Spirit was indeed no ordinary item.
For a first Soul Spirit, this was already quite impressive.
It is well known that many people's first Soul Spirit is either a ten-year Soul Spirit or a low-quality hundred-year Soul Spirit, such as a hundred-year rabbit or a hundred-year owl...
The Earth Dragon before them was already a top-tier existence.
"You're welcome."
"Little friend Tang Luochuan..."
"Are you willing to join the Spirit Transfer Pagoda?"
The old man smiled and then looked directly at Tang Luochuan, getting straight to the point.
"..."
Tang Ziran and his wife had already anticipated this. They had come to terms with the fact that their son would be recruited.
However, they were somewhat surprised that a Titled Douluo-level expert had been dispatched.
"Old Grandpa."
"I haven't yet considered joining any organization."
Tang Luochuan did not immediately agree. He looked at the old man, thought for a long time, and then shook his head, speaking earnestly.
"Hahaha, that's fine."
"Since the gift has been delivered, I won't linger here any longer. However..."
"The doors of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda will always remain open to him."
The old man didn't say much more. After leaving the hundred-year Soul Spirit, he had no intention of staying any longer and led Su Haitao away.
"Nan Lao."
"That little genius clearly doesn't want to join the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, yet we still gave away a hundred-year Soul Spirit. Is it worth it?"
As they walked back, the Spirit Transfer Master asked, puzzled.
"You don't understand."
The old man referred to as Nan Lao shook his head, unconcerned. A hundred-year Soul Spirit was worth very little compared to the resources needed to cultivate a true genius.
It was good if the boy agreed to join, but it was also within his expectations if he didn't. After all, not joining now didn't mean he wouldn't join in the future.
As long as the boy remembered the goodwill of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, he would surely have a favorable impression of it. In the future, there would definitely be an opportunity for him to join.
"..."
Inside the room, Tang Luochuan didn't say much. His gaze fell on the Earth Dragon, and he seemed lost in thought.
"The Spirit Transfer Pagoda..."
"Truly, they are wealthy and powerful."
Tang Ziran and his wife looked at the hundred-year Soul Spirit and couldn't help but murmur.
The stronger the Soul Spirit, the rarer it was to appear in lower age brackets. The hundred-year dragon-type Soul Spirit before them was undoubtedly of exceptional quality.
"Luo Chuan, didn't you consider joining the Spirit Transfer Pagoda directly?"
Tang Ziran asked with a smile, his voice gentle.
"I wanted to hear your opinions, Mom and Dad."
"I'm still so young..."
"There's no rush to join any organization, right?"
Tang Luochuan shook his head indifferently and smiled.
As he looked at the Earth Dragon Soul Spirit before him, a smile slowly appeared on his face. He then sat cross-legged on the ground, preparing to absorb the Soul Spirit.
"Dragon-type Soul Spirits are difficult to tame, but... with Luo Chuan's Martial Soul, there will be no problem at all."
Watching the scene, Tang Ziran's face showed contemplation. For others, absorbing this Soul Spirit would not be easy, but for Luo Chuan...
Soon enough, the Earth Dragon obediently nestled beside Tang Luochuan, and a yellow Soul Ring suddenly appeared.
At this moment, he had become a one-ring Soul Master.
But in the next moment, the yellow Soul Ring, as it merged into Tang Luochuan's body, transformed into a golden hue. When it was released again, it had become a radiant golden Soul Ring.
"This is..."
"A golden Soul Ring?"
Tang Ziran's face was filled with astonishment as he couldn't help but exclaim.
"Brother's Soul Ring is golden!"
Tang Wulin's eyes widened in surprise and delight.
A golden Soul Ring, something they had never heard of before!
"Brother's Martial Soul is actually golden."
Tang Wulin's eyes lit up, unable to contain his excitement.
"As expected..."
"It must be a Blood Energy Soul Ring!"
(End of Chapter)