"This… this is a top-tier martial soul!"
Orphanage, Awakening Hall.
Wu Haitao exclaimed, his eyes wide with astonishment at the divine bird born from the sun.
He stared intently at Pei Qing, as if looking at a rare treasure.
His body trembled slightly. Despite a soul power difference of over twenty levels, his War Tiger martial soul behind him continuously quivered. A feeling of submission welled up within him, an irresistible urge to kneel on the spot.
This was definitely a top-tier martial soul; otherwise, how could he, with a difference of over twenty levels and three spirit rings, feel such a desire to submit?
Wu Haitao glanced at Pei Qing with awe, secretly envying the old dean's good fortune.
The empire's reward for the old dean this time would undoubtedly be substantial, and perhaps even their support for the orphanage would increase significantly in the future.
Simply because a genius like Pei Qing emerged, the entire orphanage would receive the empire's support and care.
This was the prestige of a top-tier martial soul genius!
"Let's test your soul power!"
Although he was already certain that Pei Qing's soul power was not low, the necessary procedures still had to be followed.
Pei Qing awakened from his comprehension of the Golden Crow martial soul and, under the encouraging gazes of Wu Haitao and the old dean, placed his hand on the crystal ball.
Immediately, a dazzling light illuminated the entire hall.
The crystal ball shone like the brightest pearl, emitting a blinding radiance.
"This… this is innate full soul power!"
"Heaven bless our empire, truly heaven bless our empire!"
Wu Haitao's gaze at Pei Qing instantly grew even more fervent, as if he were appraising a rare treasure.
"As expected, it's innate full soul power."
Pei Qing thought, his expression unchanged as he looked at the dazzling crystal ball.
When awakening his martial soul, Pei Qing had a premonition that he might possess innate full soul power.
After all, even a martial soul like the Soft Bone Rabbit could have innate full soul power, so it wasn't excessive for his Golden Crow, which possessed divine beast bloodline, to have innate full soul power.
"Child, are you willing to join the Crown Prince's Mansion? If you are, I can help recommend you!"
"His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, will surely bestow generous rewards upon seeing you. With your talent, you will receive corresponding resources, and you may even become a Titled Douluo in the future."
Heaven Dou Empire, Crown Prince's Mansion?
At this time, Qian Renxue should have already begun executing her incredibly foolish undercover plan.
Joining the Crown Prince's Mansion from a young age meant being inextricably linked to Qian Renxue's chariot.
Should he agree? To be honest, it carried a slight risk.
Damn it! He had no choice at all. Given Wu Haitao's current eager demeanor, even if he refused, Wu Haitao would probably directly bring him before Qian Renxue.
"I agree, but I'd like to ask Master Haitao to lend me some money."
Since there was no choice, he might as well look on the bright side. Being tied to Qian Renxue meant he had no chance of being assassinated, as her Crown Prince's Mansion always had two Titled Douluo watching over it.
Given that, joining wasn't a bad idea.
Having convinced himself to join the Crown Prince's Mansion, Pei Qing looked at the old dean, who had painstakingly raised him, and suddenly had an idea to secure some benefits for himself.
"Money? Good, good. I just happen to have a hundred gold soul coins that I received from the Spirit Hall this month. Take them for now."
"Also, don't call me Master. If you're willing, just call me Brother Tao."
Wu Haitao's heart blossomed with joy. He directly pulled a canvas wallet from his pocket, filled with a hundred gold soul coins, and immediately handed it to Pei Qing.
"Xiao Qing, what are you doing? When did Grandpa teach you to ask for money from others? Quickly return it to your Brother Tao."
The old dean, seeing this scene, became anxious. How could he, relying on his good talent, ask for money from a Spirit Master adult?
He had seen it; this child, Pei Qing, had innate full soul power and could even join the Crown Prince's Mansion. What if he was looked down upon by the Crown Prince because of this small amount of money?
"Old Lin, it's just a few gold soul coins. There's no need to scold the child like that."
Wu Haitao didn't feel any pain about his hundred gold soul coins at all. At this moment, he even wanted Pei Qing to trouble him more.
After all, the more Pei Qing troubled him, the more he could leave an impression on him.
An innate full soul power genius with a top-tier martial soul, joining the Crown Prince's Mansion, would at least become a Soul Douluo in the future, and very likely a Titled Douluo. If he didn't cling tightly to such a valuable leg, he would truly be foolish.
"Thank you, Brother Tao!" Pei Qing looked at Wu Haitao gratefully.
"No need to thank me. Why be so polite? If you need any more help, just tell me directly."
Wu Haitao looked at Pei Qing with a gentle expression, eager to advance.
"Grandpa Dean, these gold soul coins are for you. You've worked hard taking care of me all these years. Now that I have the ability, you don't have to be so tired anymore."
Pei Qing had a heartwarming smile on his face. He sincerely handed the wallet in his hand to the old dean.
The old dean's expression was very complex at this moment. He looked at Pei Qing, his eyes filled with emotion and reluctance.
"Xiao Qing, you'll definitely need money when you go to the Crown Prince's Mansion. You should keep this money yourself. Grandpa has money; how can I take your money?"
The old dean quickly refused, pulling out several gold soul coins from his pocket as he spoke.
"Alright, Old Lin, Xiao Qing is giving it to you, just take it. With our Xiao Qing's talent, how could the Crown Prince lack rewards for him? He'll see all sorts of good things then."
"It's just a few gold soul coins. If I tell you to take it, just take it."
"If you don't take it, I won't be able to take Xiao Qing to the Crown Prince's Mansion. What, do you not want Xiao Qing to join the Crown Prince's Mansion anymore?"
The old dean paused, then instantly grabbed the wallet in Pei Qing's hand.
"Master Wu is right. Xiao Qing, quickly go pack your things."
"Go directly to the Crown Prince's Mansion. Once you're there, you must cultivate diligently and never upset His Royal Highness."
Pei Qing's mouth twitched at this scene. Although he knew that Grandpa Dean always wanted a few Spirit Masters to emerge from the orphanage, wasn't this a bit too hasty? The Crown Prince's Mansion was right there; it wasn't going anywhere.
Half an hour later
At the entrance of the orphanage, Pei Qing and Wu Haitao stood together, facing the old dean who was enthusiastically bidding them farewell.
Before leaving, the old dean tirelessly imparted some of his experience on how to please noblemen to Pei Qing, seemingly afraid that Pei Qing would offend the Crown Prince and be sent back.
"Alright, I understand. Goodbye, Grandpa Dean. Brother Tao and I are leaving. I'll come back to see you when I have time."