He stepped out from the back of the line, looking directly at Su Yuntao:
"Lord Grand Soul Master, since you're already here, testing wouldn't take much effort. What if there's a surprise?"
"I believe in my brother; he is definitely not an ordinary person."
Tang San suddenly looked up at Lin Chuan.
A warm current surged in his heart as he thought to himself:
No one believes in me, even this lord from the Martial Soul Hall has given up!
Only Big Brother Lin Chuan! He has always believed in me unconditionally!
Su Yuntao frowned, looking at Lin Chuan's firm eyes, then at Tang San's face full of hope.
He sighed; he couldn't help being soft-hearted.
"Fine, I'll test him then, though it's a total waste of time."
He handed the blue crystal ball to Tang San.
Tang San took a deep breath and pressed his palm against it.
In the next second, a scene occurred that Su Yuntao would never forget for the rest of his life.
The crystal ball instantly erupted with light, and the brilliant blue radiance illuminated the entire wooden house!
The light was so strong it was almost blinding!
"This... this is?"
"Innate Full Soul Power?!"
Su Yuntao's eyes widened, and his voice went up several octaves!
"Heavens! Innate Full Soul Power with a Blue Silver Grass martial soul? How is this possible?"
Su Yuntao looked at Tang San as if he had seen a ghost.
Tang San was also startled by the light.
Then, wild joy filled his heart, and he instinctively looked back at Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan crossed his arms and nodded to him with a smile, wearing an "I knew it all along" expression.
Tang San's admiration grew even deeper: even a Grand Soul Master misjudged it, but Big Brother Lin Chuan truly has the eyes of a hawk.
"What a pity, truly a pity."
Su Yuntao recovered from his shock and shook his head repeatedly.
"If it were any kind of offensive martial soul, even a scythe, paired with Innate Full Soul Power he would be a genius—but it just had to be Blue Silver Grass!"
Hearing this, the light in Tang San's eyes dimmed slightly.
"Alright, last one, you come over too."
Su Yuntao looked at Lin Chuan.
Although he had just been shocked once, he didn't hold much hope for Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan walked into the formation unhurriedly.
[Ding! Detected target Tang San awakening Twin Martial Souls: Blue Silver Grass (unawakened state), Clear Sky Hammer.]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining Martial Souls: Blue Silver King (evolvable), Clear Sky Divine Sword (the pinnacle of Tool Martial Souls).]
Lin Chuan was secretly delighted, but his face remained expressionless.
As Su Yuntao injected soul power, Lin Chuan felt two warm currents surging within his body.
He first opened his right hand.
A sprout of blue grass emerged.
But this grass was entirely different from Tang San's Blue Silver Grass from moments ago.
The leaves were wider and thicker, crystal clear throughout.
They were covered with golden patterns, emitting a regal aura that demanded submission.
The surrounding Blue Silver Grass martial souls that had just awakened actually emerged automatically, out of control.
These Blue Silver Grass martial souls bent slightly toward Lin Chuan, as if they were worshipping!
"This is also Blue Silver Grass?"
"No, is this a mutated Blue Silver Grass?"
Su Yuntao was dumbfounded!
Before Su Yuntao could finish being shocked.
Lin Chuan's left hand flickered slightly.
The phantom of an ancient-styled longsword appeared.
The sharp sword intent that leaked out in that instant actually made Su Yuntao, a Level 26 Grand Soul Master, feel a stinging pain on his skin!
"Twin Martial Souls?!"
Su Yuntao was dazed, nearly dropping the crystal ball.
In such a broken village, Twin Martial Souls actually appeared?
Could it be that Su Yuntao had truly hit the jackpot today?
On the side, Tang San's pupils dilated even further.
Twin Martial Souls!
I have Twin Martial Souls, and Big Brother Lin Chuan does too?
Furthermore, that Blue Silver Grass martial soul has an aura far stronger than my Blue Silver Grass!
As expected of Big Brother Lin Chuan! Even his martial souls are stronger than mine!
"Child, quick! Test your soul power!"
Su Yuntao's voice was trembling; he sensed he was going to achieve a great merit today.
Lin Chuan placed his hand on the crystal ball.
A light even more dazzling than Tang San's exploded forth!
It even caused the crystal ball to crackle and fracture.
"Innate Full Soul Power again!"
"And it's even deeper than ordinary Innate Full Soul Power!"
Su Yuntao shook with excitement, grabbing Lin Chuan's shoulders:
"A genius! A peerless genius!"
"Child, you must join the Martial Soul Hall! With your aptitude, Her Majesty the Pope might even take you as a disciple!"
Old Jack stood to the side, completely stunned, his mouth hanging open wide enough to fit an egg.
Two with Innate Full Soul Power?
Has the smoke risen from our ancestors' graves?
Facing Su Yuntao's fanatical gaze, Lin Chuan remained exceptionally calm.
"Join the Martial Soul Hall?"
Lin Chuan tilted his head, glanced at Tang San, and then shook his head firmly:
"I'm sorry, Lord Grand Soul Master. I cannot agree."
"Why?"
Su Yuntao panicked: "This is the most sacred place on the continent, with the best resources!"
Lin Chuan pointed at Tang San and said with a serious face:
"Because as his brother, I have to take care of Little San. You said it yourself just now, Little San has the Blue Silver Grass trash martial soul; the Martial Soul Hall definitely won't care for him."
"If I go to the Martial Soul Hall and leave him here alone, who will take care of him? Who will accompany him in cultivation?"
"In this world, strength is indeed important, but the word 'loyalty' will always rank first in Lin Chuan's heart!"
These words rang out powerfully.
Tang San looked up sharply, tears instantly bursting from his eyes.
"For my sake, Big Brother Lin Chuan actually refused the recruitment of the Martial Soul Hall? That is an opportunity to reach the heavens in a single step!"
"Tang San, oh Tang San, what have you done to deserve this!"
At this moment, the heartstrings in Tang San's chest were violently tugged.
If he respected Lin Chuan before, at this moment, he truly looked upon Lin Chuan as a father figure!
Su Yuntao was also stunned.
Looking at these two children, especially Lin Chuan's resolute expression, a hint of emotion actually welled up in his heart.
"Good child."
Su Yuntao sighed.
He knew that twisted fruit isn't sweet.
Moreover, if he forcibly took away a child who valued loyalty so much, he would likely create an enemy instead.
"Since your mind is made up, I won't force you."
"However, since you want to take care of him, then go to the Nuoding City Junior Spirit Master Academy together."
"Though it's not as good as the Martial Soul Hall, it's enough for you to start."
"I will give you both work-study student slots!"
"The Martial Soul Hall welcomes you at any time."
"Thank you, Lord Grand Soul Master!" Lin Chuan bowed politely.
Tang San also hurried to wipe his tears and bowed, swearing silently in his heart:
Big Brother Lin Chuan sacrificed so much for me; in this life, I must use my life to protect Big Brother!
Anyone who dares to act against Big Brother already has a path to their own death! I will surely kill them!
Lin Chuan didn't know what Tang San was thinking.
Inside, he was happily calculating: how could going to the Martial Soul Hall be as satisfying as leveling up while lying down?
...
On the way home from the Martial Soul Hall, Old Jack was as excited as a child, humming a tune all the way.
Tang San, however, seemed preoccupied, keeping his head down and looking at his left hand.
Once Old Jack hurried to the head of the village to report the good news.
While Lin Chuan and Tang San walked slowly behind, Tang San finally couldn't help himself.
"Big Brother Lin Chuan." Tang San stopped his pace, his expression incredibly solemn.