Chapter 3 The Azure Phoenix Douluo Arrives.
On the streets of Tiandou City, Wu Qi and Wang Fang strolled around as usual.
Today, at a candy stall, they bumped into a grandfather and granddaughter.
The girl was lively and adorable, skipping and jumping as she bought what she wanted. The old man behind her had a dignified expression, yet he forced a kind smile.
"Brother, Rongrong wants this candy. Can you give it to her?" the little girl blinked at him.
Wu Qi's soul wasn't that of a child. He was buying the candy to make it easier to get along with other children in his future studies.
He would be studying at the Spirit Hall Academy after the Spirit Hall people came to pick him up.
Children only have a few hobbies; candy was enough to keep them entertained.
Hearing the girl's words, Wu Qi was startled.
Rongrong, could it be Ning Rongrong?
The old man behind her, dressed in a white robe, exuded an imposing aura and was likely a Sword Douluo from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"Alright, you can have it," Wu Qi generously handed the candy to the old man.
"Thank you, brother. What's your name?" Ning Rongrong asked with a smile.
Before Wu Qi could speak, a large hand patted his shoulder from behind. "You're that little guy?"
Wu Qi turned around and saw a young man in brocade robes with an angel-like badge on his chest.
On the other side, Chen Xin, as if facing a formidable enemy, quickly shielded Ning Rongrong behind him, his eyes warily fixed on the young man.
"Uncle, who are you?"
Wu Qi felt a strange sense of familiarity.
This feeling came from the depths of his Martial Soul!
The young man didn't say much, but glanced at Chen Xin. "Let's go. I'm here to pick you up."
Wang Fang quickly added, "Little Wu, go with him. Don't forget to come back and visit often. Your sister will be waiting for you at the Martial Soul Temple."
Wu Qi nodded in agreement.
The young man took his hand and walked towards the city gates.
Wang Fang clasped her hands in a fist salute to Sword Douluo, then turned and returned to the Spirit Hall.
"Grandpa Sword, why did you stop Rongrong?"
Chen Xin breathed a sigh of relief and gently stroked her forehead. "It's nothing, Grandpa's taking you somewhere else to play."
Outside the city.
The young man stopped, squatted down, and looked at Wu Qi. "Child, what is your spirit?"
Wu Qi's mind stirred, and the Azure Phoenix spirit appeared behind him.
Confirming that the spirit was genuine, he smiled and said, "My name is Azure Phoenix, and my spirit is also Azure Phoenix."
"Uncle, you named yourself after your spirit?" Wu Qi asked curiously.
The Azure Phoenix Douluo seemed unwilling to mention his real name, changing the subject, "Child, our martial souls are the same, would you like to become my disciple?"
"I can teach you how to cultivate your martial soul and help you hunt for spirit rings."
Wu Qi feigned ignorance, "Uncle, I heard from Sister Wang that I have innate full spirit power and can directly obtain a spirit ring, is that true?"
The Azure Phoenix Douluo smiled and nodded, "By becoming my disciple, you can learn many theories that are difficult for outsiders to know. This will greatly help your future cultivation."
He wasn't like Yu Xiaogang, who only knew how to deceive and hint. He openly stated the benefits of becoming his disciple.
Of course, this was also because Wu Qi's martial soul and talent were good enough.
After some conversation, Wu Qi bowed to him, his attitude sincere, "Master, please accept this disciple's bow."
"Haha, good. Come, your master will take you to hunt for your first spirit ring. From now on, you will be a true spirit master."
After speaking, the two walked away into the distance.
Heaven Dou City was very close to Sunset Forest, so hunting spirit rings was a convenient matter. Upon returning, Wu Qi will officially embark on his Soul Master cultivation journey.
The appearance of powerful figures from the Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City is of great importance.
Unsure if the Spirit Hall had any further plans, how could Chen Xin dare to continue wandering the city with Ning Rongrong?
Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Chen Xin summoned Gu Rong and reported the matter to Ning Fengzhi.
"Uncle Sword, do you know the identity of that esteemed one?" Ning Fengzhi asked anxiously.
Chen Xin nodded, "The third elder, Azure Phoenix Douluo."
"His strength surpasses mine; I cannot ascertain his exact power."
Gu Rong inquired, "Old Swordsman, didn't you say he took a child into the city?"
"In that case, what is there to worry about?"
Ning Fengzhi disagreed. "For a Super Douluo to intervene, this child's talent must be highly valued by the Spirit Hall."
"Alas, what a pity, such a genius, yet the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School failed to discover him."
"In the future, the Spirit Hall's strength will only grow stronger."
Chen Xin added, "Old Bones, Fengzhi, we mustn't be careless. Perhaps taking that child was just a side effect; the Spirit Hall's true purpose is still unclear."
"Oh, by the way, that child seems to have been discovered by the Spirit Temple."
"These days, who still goes to the Temple to awaken their spirit?" Ning Fengzhi asked, puzzled.
Heaven Dou City is filled with high-ranking officials and nobles; their respective families' disciples awaken their spirits themselves.
Furthermore, to discover talent, these nobles also awaken spirits for the city's commoners free of charge.
It's safe to say that only one person might go to the Spirit Temple to awaken their Spirit every few years.
Gu Rong analyzed, "I think there are two possibilities. First, this child harbors a grudge against the nobles who helped him awaken his Spirit and is unwilling to accept their help."
"Second, this child is just six years old and went to the Spirit Temple voluntarily in order to awaken his Spirit as soon as possible."
Analyzing these matters at this moment is meaningless to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
The child has already been taken away by the Spirit Temple; could they possibly poach him?
Along the way, Azure Phoenix Douluo explained many basic Spirit Master theories to Wu Qi.
Upon entering the Sunset Forest, he asked with a smile, "Little Qi, based on what we just discussed, let me test you."
"What do you think should be the first Spirit Ring?"
Wu Qi replied, "The quality of the Azure Phoenix Spirit is comparable to that of a pure-blooded Phoenix, and avian Spirits are all agility-type Spirit Masters. I will also be pursuing an agility-type path in the future."
"If possible, it would be best to absorb the Spirit Ring of an Azure Phoenix or a Phoenix."
Azure Phoenix and Phoenix are legendary divine birds; how could they possibly appear in the Spirit Beast Forest!
Therefore, the best choice for a spirit ring is a rare wind-attribute avian spirit beast.
The Azure Phoenix Douluo nodded in satisfaction.
The definition of genius isn't limited to a high innate spirit power level; it also requires exceptional intelligence.
Having strength but no brains means one is destined to go short on the path of a spirit master.
For a six-year-old child, having just been introduced to spirit master theory, being able to apply it to other situations is already extremely intelligent.
Wu Qi didn't yet know the types of spirit beasts.
This requires a lot of time to learn and consult materials; it can't be explained in a few words.
The Azure Phoenix Douluo asked again, "There aren't many avian spirit beasts in Sunset Forest. If there isn't a particularly suitable one, would you settle for a less desirable one?"
Wu Qi replied seriously, "Better to have none than a bad one. The first spirit ring is the starting point for a spirit master, related to their future strength."
"Therefore, I'd rather wait for a better spirit ring than settle for something inferior."
Hearing this, the Azure Phoenix Douluo was quite satisfied with him.
His composure and humility were truly commendable for a six-year-old.
"Let's go. If we can't find a suitable one, I'll ask someone to help you look."
(End of Chapter)