Chapter 6 Spirit Hall Academy Junior Soul Master Branch.
After becoming acquainted with the elders of the Hall of Offerings, Azure Phoenix Douluo took Wu Qi away to cultivate.
For a novice Soul Master, the content to be learned is all basic theory.
Azure Phoenix Douluo remembered these basic theories, but it was neither possible nor realistic for him to explain them systematically.
Therefore, he gave two choices: "You can go to the Spirit Hall Junior Soul Master Academy to learn the basic theories; or you can stay with me, and I will have Guangling take you to the library in the hall to study."
Compared to the former, following Guangling Douluo would basically be just wasting time every day.
The basic theories of Soul Masters are crucial, and Wu Qi naturally wanted to learn them systematically and completely.
Azure Phoenix Douluo nodded in satisfaction, "A wise move. Guangling will take you to the academy to report tomorrow. From now on, I will check your learning progress every now and then. Don't disappoint me."
"Remember, this is just your starting point. Although you are ahead of almost everyone, if this achievement makes you satisfied, I will be very disappointed."
Children will show off when they have a little achievement.
The Azure Phoenix Douluo, unaware of Wu Qi's "true age," could only offer a reminder.
The Azure Phoenix Douluo owned a manor in the city.
He usually spent his days in seclusion cultivating in the Hall of Offerings, rarely returning here.
Under the gardener's meticulous care, the manor was clean and tidy.
Walking along the path, a small deer leaped out from the flowerbeds.
The deer was only the size of an adult's palm, with a pair of glowing antlers on its head.
"Is this a soul beast?" Wu Qi looked up and asked.
The Azure Phoenix Douluo chuckled, bent down, and took out a finely crafted fodder from his soul tool.
"In the future, you'll also have the chance to get your hands on a similar little fellow. However..."
He didn't continue, instead handing the soul tool to Wu Qi. "I have nothing else to give you, so consider this storage soul tool your apprenticeship gift."
The soul tool was entirely cyan; the flow of the surrounding air was clearly visible the moment it touched his hand.
This was probably more than just a storage soul tool; it was a soul tool that greatly aided wind-attribute soul masters in their cultivation!
"Master, this is too precious," Wu Qi tried to return it.
Qingluan Douluo didn't give him the chance.
He picked up the little deer and played with it in his hands, then smiled and walked towards the villa in the center of the manor.
Wu Qi knew that for a long time to come, this manor would be his home.
However, what was the origin of that little deer?
Qingluan Douluo's hesitant expression piqued his curiosity.
If he had the chance, he would definitely find out the little guy's origin in the soul beast records.
After settling into the manor, Qingluan Douluo taught him a more comprehensive meditation cultivation method that evening.
The next morning, amidst Guangling Douluo's repeated yawns, the two arrived at the Spirit Hall Academy located in the city.
The Spirit Hall operates numerous academies across the continent, including elementary and intermediate spirit master academies.
The one in Spirit City is the Spirit Hall's only advanced spirit master academy.
Wu Qi's current strength only qualifies him to study at the elementary spirit master academy branch of the Spirit Hall Academy.
This is the Spirit Hall's highest-level academy; those who can study here are either geniuses with innate seventh-level spirit power or higher, or descendants of the hall's high-ranking officials.
The Spirit Hall Academy's administration took Guangling Douluo's arrival very seriously.
Although the start of the semester had passed, special arrangements were made, and Wu Qi's enrollment was quickly completed, placing him in the first elementary class.
Before leaving, Guangling Douluo rubbed his eyes, "I'm going back to catch up on some sleep. I'll take you to the city tonight."
After he left, Wu Qi, led by his teacher, checked into his accommodation.
Soul Master academies are all full-time programs. Although Wu Qi could return to his manor, he chose to live at the academy for the convenience of cultivation.
After all, he wasn't used to living alone in such a large manor.
Led by his teacher, he arrived at the classroom door.
Remembering the little deer in the manor, he couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, do you know of a kind of deer with a pair of glowing antlers on its head?"
"A deer?" The teacher was taken aback.
Deer-type Soul Masters were not well-liked. Except for a few deer-type Soul Beasts with healing abilities, which were favored by healing-type Soul Masters, other types of deer were ignored.
"Little Wu, I can't think of your question right now. Perhaps we can discuss it with the students in a future Soul Beast theory class?"
Wu Qi's suggestion was too vague. Besides, it's common for young Soul Beasts to change significantly from their adult form. He really didn't know how to answer him.
Entering the classroom, Wu Qi introduced himself and was then seated in the front row.
Class One was undoubtedly the elite class. Besides the exceptionally talented students, the rest were all children of high-ranking members of the sect.
These individuals had already formed cliques after the start of the semester. Wu Qi wasn't interested in them and had no desire to join their groups.
But his lack of trouble didn't mean others wouldn't cause it!
Since enrolling, he had focused solely on studying and cultivation, living a monotonous life between the library, dormitory, and classroom.
Time flew by, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.
That day, trouble came knocking.
"So you're Third Grandfather's new disciple? You've been in class for so long, haven't you come to pay your respects?"
For the past month, Wu Qi had been absorbing knowledge. Aside from the teacher, he didn't know anyone in the class and didn't care about their backgrounds.
Having suffered from a lack of education in his previous life, he was determined to build a solid theoretical foundation this time.
"No interest." Wu Qi turned to leave, but was blocked by the other person's henchmen.
The lead child cracked his neck. "Nothing much, just wanted to spar with you. I admire Third Grandfather's strength; I wonder how much of his power you inherited!"
Calling Qingluan Douluo "Third Grandfather"—such an intimate address—the person before him must be a descendant of some revered figure.
Thinking of this, Wu Qi remembered someone Guangling Douluo had mentioned to him at the start of the semester—Qian Gu Chang Kong.
"Sixth Grandfather's grandson?" Wu Qi countered.
Qian Gu Chang Kong put his hands on his hips. "You've got some knowledge, but a spar today is inevitable."
"I recently absorbed a spirit ring. Don't say I'm bullying you; I can do it without using spirit skills!"
This kind of spar was meaningless.
Having obtained his first spirit ring, even without using spirit skills, his strength had undergone a qualitative change compared to a spirit master.
It's important to know that the improvement spirit rings bring to a spirit master's physical attributes is undeniable.
This kid probably used it quite a bit to deal with those "less skilled" classmates.
"If you want something more exciting, go spar with the senior students. I'm not interested." Wu Qi turned and left.
He had been researching soul beast data lately, and he had a feeling he was getting closer to finding the source of the little deer.
"Stop! This is disrespectful! Are you just going to hide under the protection of your elders?"
Qian Gu Chang was furious, pointing at him and yelling.
(End of Chapter)