Grandmaster led the three of them into the academy.
After dismissing Old Jack, he brought the two children to his office.
"Sit."
Grandmaster poured water for both of them, then spread the certificates out on the desk.
"Innate Full Soul Power, Blue Silver Grass."
Grandmaster pointed at Tang San's certificate, a confident arc curling at the corner of his mouth:
"Without special means, a trash martial soul like Blue Silver Grass simply cannot support Innate Full Soul Power."
"So, if I haven't guessed wrongly, you should have Twin Martial Souls."
Boom!
Tang San felt as if struck by lightning and stood up abruptly.
His eyes were filled with horror and vigilance.
His left hand instinctively moved behind his back.
Twin Martial Souls was his biggest secret; his father had repeatedly warned him not to let a third person know!
Other than Big Brother Lin Chuan, how did this person see through it at a single glance?
"Don't be nervous."
Grandmaster waved his hand, his eyes shining with the light of wisdom:
"This can be deduced through my Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls. According to my research..."
Grandmaster began to talk incessantly about his theories, about martial soul mutations...
Tang San listened, utterly mesmerized.
This was simply the most systematic knowledge he had heard in this world!
This person was definitely a top-tier wise man with true learning!
Lin Chuan sipped his water on the side, laughing inwardly.
Deduce my foot; it's pure guesswork.
In this world, besides Tang San, Bibi Dong also has Twin Martial Souls.
Why didn't you, Yu Xiaogang, deduce Bibi Dong's Twin Martial Souls from the start?
However, Lin Chuan did not expose him.
After Grandmaster finished his round of posturing and saw the admiration in Tang San's eyes, he knew the timing was right.
"How about it?" Grandmaster looked at the two children, his gaze burning bright.
"Tang San, are you willing to take me as your teacher? I can teach you how to cultivate the Blue Silver Grass martial soul and become a true Spirit Master."
Compared to Tang San, he was actually more interested in Lin Chuan.
The sword intent from earlier proved that Lin Chuan's martial soul was definitely a top-tier Tool Martial Soul.
Coupled with Innate Full Soul Power!
This was simply a piece of perfect raw jade!
If he could take Lin Chuan as a disciple, his theories would definitely shock the continent!
"And you, Lin Chuan. Your talent seems even stronger than Tang San's. If you take me as your teacher, I guarantee that within twenty years, you will be famous throughout the world!"
Grandmaster extended an olive branch, it could even be said he was somewhat urgent.
Tang San felt moved. He was just about to agree when he saw that Grandmaster was also inviting Lin Chuan.
Big Brother Lin Chuan has better talent and higher comprehension than me.
If he can only take one disciple, Grandmaster will surely choose Big Brother!
Tang San felt a bit lost in his heart.
But he felt no jealousy, because that was his big brother.
However, right at that moment, Lin Chuan put down his water cup.
He stood up, but instead of bowing to Grandmaster, he took a step to the side and reached out to push Tang San in front of Grandmaster.
"Grandmaster, your theories are indeed magnificent and peerless."
Lin Chuan spoke with a face full of sincerity:
"But, I think you might have misunderstood. The disciple suited for you is Little San, not me."
"What? Why?"
Grandmaster was stunned. Someone actually refused to become his disciple?
Tang San also looked at Lin Chuan in shock: "Big Brother?"
Lin Chuan sighed:
"Grandmaster, you said just now that you can teach Little San to cultivate Blue Silver Grass, turning a trash martial soul into something miraculous."
"This is exactly what Little San needs."
"Although Little San is exceptionally gifted, he is simple-minded and knows nothing about martial soul knowledge. He needs an erudite teacher like you to guide his path."
"He is raw jade; he needs your meticulous carving."
Speaking to this point, Lin Chuan paused, a faint, sharp aura emanating from him once more:
"But I am different."
"My path is the Way of the Sword. It is to charge forward, to slash through all restraints."
"While your theories are profound, they might not suit my extreme path of 'walking on the blade's edge'."
"So, please accept Little San!"
"He is Innate Full Soul Power, he has Twin Martial Souls; he will surely become the perfect validator of your theories!"
Lin Chuan's words were airtight.
He praised Grandmaster, praised Tang San, and incidentally set up a "devoted to the sword" persona for himself.
In reality, Lin Chuan just didn't want to run laps while carrying heavy weights!
Take Yu Xiaogang as a teacher? Follow him to run with rocks?
Forget it!
I have a system; I can level up by lying down!
Why would I find a "father figure" to control me?
As Tang San listened to Lin Chuan's words, his eyes instantly reddened.
Big Brother Lin Chuan... he is lying!
What "solitary sword path," what "restraining the sword heart"—these are all excuses!
How clever is Big Brother? How could he not know the importance of having a theoretical master's guidance?
He is doing this clearly for me!
Grandmaster may be erudite, but his energy is limited after all.
If he teaches both of us at the same time, resources and energy will surely be divided.
Big Brother saw that my Blue Silver Grass martial soul is inferior to his.
My cultivation will be difficult, and I urgently need Grandmaster's guidance, so he actively stepped back!
He gave the best famous teacher to me!
Big Brother Lin Chuan is too good to me.
This kindness, how can I, Tang San, ever repay it?
Tang San forcibly held back his tears and turned around.
With a *thud*, he knelt before Grandmaster.
He respectfully kowtowed three times.
"Teacher! Please accept your pupil's bow!"
This cry of "Teacher" was called out with sincere emotion.
It was both respect for Grandmaster and a response to Lin Chuan's sacrifice.
Grandmaster looked at Tang San kneeling on the ground, then at Lin Chuan standing aside with an indifferent expression.
His heart was a mess of mixed feelings.
He was excited because he finally accepted a disciple with Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power.
Tang San, this child, respected teachers and valued the path; he was a good seed.
He was disappointed because he was actually rejected by Lin Chuan.
And the rejection was so blunt, with the reason being "different paths."
This caused a sting in the heart of the always self-important Grandmaster.
"Since you are unwilling to take me as your teacher, it is your loss."
Grandmaster snorted inwardly, his pride also being provoked.
"You think your talent is high and you don't need theoretical guidance? Fine, then I will use Tang San to prove it to you!"
"I will cultivate Tang San into a peerless powerhouse and let him surpass you, the so-called sword dao genius!"
"When that day comes, I want you to regret today's decision and let you know that there are no trash martial souls, only trash Spirit Masters!"
"Without theoretical guidance, no matter how high the talent, it is all in vain!"
"One day, you will bow your head and beg for my guidance!"
Thinking of this, Grandmaster took a deep breath.
His face returned to that stiff expression.
He reached out to help Tang San up.
"Good, good child. From today on, you are my, Yu Xiaogang's, personal disciple."
Then, he turned to look at Lin Chuan, his tone becoming somewhat cold:
"Since your mind is made up, I won't force you. However, in the academy, you are work-study students and must follow the rules."
"Since you don't wish to be my disciple, then in the future, if you encounter problems in cultivation, I can only give you some ordinary suggestions in my capacity as an academy teacher."