The sound of the Spirit Ascension Platform pod releasing its seal echoed softly. As the hatch lifted, Du Qianyao stepped out, his body still tingling from the residual energy of the simulated environment. He blinked, adjusting to the ambient light of the room, only to be met with the wide-eyed stares of several staff members. Their expressions ranged from astonishment to disbelief.
Standing directly in front of him was a towering figure, his muscular frame casting a long shadow towering over him. The man's smile was broad, almost too broad, and his eyes gleamed with a mix of satisfaction and gleeful.
"Uhh... Can I help you?" Du Qianyao asked, his voice uncertain.
The man chuckled, a deep, resonant sound that seemed to vibrate the very air. "You're Du Qianyao, right? The kid who just contracted with a 90-years old Titan Giant Ape?"
Du Qianyao nodded slowly, still trying to process the situation.
The man's smile widened. "Impressive. Very impressive. Not many can achieve what you did today, Hell! I dare say there's no one who made a contract with Super Soul Spirit like Titan Giant Ape as first Soul Spirit like you, not even Yuanen Family."
One of the staff members finally voice his opinion. "Your excellence Body Douluo, could we inform the Tower Master?"
Mu Ye waved a hand dismissively. "No need. I'll handle this personally, just told me the price."
Staff member hesitate slightly and say, " B-but that Soul Spirit was only kept in Elementary Ascension Platform temporary for further research..."
Mu Ye glance at him and say "Oh? And is that this boy fault? It should be yours fault for keeping that Ape in there, their meeting and successful bond is considered a fated fortune, if you're not satisfy, tell Michael Lin to drag his ass to me and I'll personally compensate for that Ape."
The Staff member swallows and hurried say "No need Your Excellence Body Douluo, we are just worry about that young friend, if he would have difficult or discomfort so we could give some advice."
Mu Ye snorts "Oh how great it's rare to see such warmth and caring staff in Spirit Padoga, my fault for being too harsh then."
Turning his attention back to Du Qianyao, Mu Ye extended a hand. "I'm Mu Ye, Master of the Body Sect, 94 rank Titled Douluo, 4-Word Battle Armor Master, and Divine Mecha Master. I've been keeping an eye on promising talents, and you, young man, have certainly caught my attention."
Du Qianyao hesitated before shaking the offered hand. "Thank you, sir. What i did wasn't that impressive, it was just a matter of coincidence and fortune not at all contribute by my strength."
Mu Ye's eyes sparkled with interest. "Humility. I like that. But let's not undermine your achievement. Contracting with a Titan Giant Ape at your age is no small feat."
He gestured towards the exit. "Come, walk with me. I'd like to talk more with you."
As they walked through the corridors of the Spirit Pagoda, Mu Ye asked, "Tell me, how did you manage to bond with that Soul Spirit?"
Du Qianyao shivers. "I got beaten down first and make amends with Shān Yuán by contract."
Mu Ye nodded but stop and look at him. "Shān Yuán?"
Qianyao just shaking his head and say, "That was the name I gave him, he give me quite a trauma both physical and mental, so I thought of a fitting name for that massive guy."
Mu Ye smiled and say, " A strong bond between Soul Master and Soul Spirit often came with conflict at first, but that is the start of strong connection."
They reached a quiet lounge area, and Mu Ye motioned for Du Qianyao to sit. "Have you considered formal training? With your potential i believe the only thing holding you back is lack of resources, the Body Sect could offer you resources and guidance to cultivates you."
Du Qianyao looked up in surprise, hearing the offer. "Senior, are you extending an invitation to me?"
Mu Ye smiled, "Boy, do you think that Sponsorship was from my heart of charity? Such bvllshit do not exists, i'm gonna be honest with you, there's an information about a genius with Body Martial Soul and decent Innate Soul Power in Eastsea City, was that you?"
Du Qianyao looks dumbfounded and quickly say, "What? But how was that possible? There's only Grandma Qing, Elder Ning, Miss Yue, and others kids my age in Awak-" his eyes widen when he thought of a person, "Sun Ruheng?"
Mu Ye nods and say, "That guy and Tower Master Michael Lin decided to sell your little information for a bit of profit, fortunately I am the one who bought it first."
Du Qianyao look at Mu Ye with suspicion, "Senior, isn't that just straight up buying a kid captured by kidnappers with app?"
Mu Ye stood, placing a firm hand on Du Qianyao's shoulder. "Now now don't get so upset for little things like that, didn't i being such a good sponsor for you? Are you repaying favor with ungrateful?"
Qianyao smile nervously and beg, "That was my fault Senior, I was being short-sight fool and failed to see the kindness before me."
Mu Ye waves his hand dismissively, "Now throw those things away, I hate flattery, now let's get to real business."
Mu Ye eyes turn sharp and firmly say, "Du Qianyao, can you tell me about your Innate Soul Power, Martial Soul, and Mental Strength? Even though those sneak bastards say they told all the information they have, I don't believe them so I prefer to hear it from you, can you do that? Don't worry if you don't want to, we can take things slowly."
Qianyao look directly into Mu Ye eyes and see nothing wrong, he started, " My name is Du Qianyao, 6 years 3 days old, my Congenital Soul Power is 10, my Martial Souls are Body Spirit, my whole body, and Sky Anchor Spear, a strong Spear with high power, durability, and suspected suppressive power, my mental value is 108 in Spirit Connection stage."
Mu Ye eyes widen and smile in excitement, " Innate Full Soul Power? Body Spirit? Unrecorded Powerful Spear? Natural High-Mental Strength? HAHAHA I hit jackpot today! A Twin Martial Soul, one with Body-type and Weapon Spirit no less! The Heavens has blessed my Body Sect after so long! Come here kid! Let me check your blood qi and vitality!" Mu Ye quickly appear beside Qianyao and grab his wrist and send his immense Soul Power and Spiritual Power into his body.
When his sense enter the flesh and meridians, he was stunned when he see a blood veins tinted with emerald green glows and strong flowing stream of blood swirling in the center of Qianyao's body.
Mu Ye mutters in surprised, "Unbelievable...such powerful vitality and blood qi, even though he's only 6 years old, there's high chance his body form a blood core in the future...this child is highly compatible with the Innate Secret Technique!"
Mu Ye look at Qianyao as if seeing an priceless treasure about to slip away, 'All of those recruit into Body Sect be damned, I'm taking him in as my Disciple!'
Du Qianyao look at things that is happening to him with a open mouth and blank face.
Mu Ye release his hold and straighten his body and coughs, "*Ahem* Qianyao, your blood qi, vitality, and meridians overall is exceptional strong, you didn't take any Heaven and Earth Treasure right? No high-quality Soul Beasts meat to nourish your body either, that can't do, to awaken Body Spirit for the first time, you need a strong body and vigorously facing many challenges to the point of breaking, SO! I propose to you an opportunity for mentorship under me, I'll provide you enough resources for cultivation, high-quality food for nourishment, and many more if you accept, what do you think?"
Du Qianyao who had regained his focus look on Mu Ye eager face like he lost something but can't quite put his hand on it but still reply, "That...would be my honor Senior."
Mu Ye grinned ear to ear and laughs heartily, "HA HA HA No need for formality between us Qianyao! You're my second Disciple from now on! Go back and rest first after I take care of my business, I'll come and take you to meet someone, Don't worry it won't be long."
With that, Mu Ye turned and vanish quickly, leaving Du Qianyao alone with his thoughts. The encounter had been unexpected, but it confirmed one thing in his mind.
Looking around he see a lot of eyes stared at him, he quickly stand up and quickly try to leave while thinking.
'Mu Ye, get!'