Persuading

Soon, they arrived at a run-down house. Though it was run-down, it was still better compared to the houses in the village. Billowing smokes came from the chimney. The windows were still closed so their father must have not woken up yet.

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The doors opened with a creaking sound as Tang Beixuan, Tang San, and Grandpa Jack came inside. Thunderous snores from Tang Hao immediately filled the household.

Tang San and Tang Beixuan smiled as they shook their head. Meanwhile, a tick mark appeared on the surface of Grandpa Jack's forehead. He shouted, "Tang Hao!"

The snores came to an abrupt halt as an average mid-aged man soon appeared in their view. His leather clothes and black hair were messy and his face looked dirty. His arms were also full of muscle. His body was swaying as he gripped the walls for support.

He yawned and asked in a somewhat rude tone, "Who's making a fuss there?". He looked towards the old man in front of him.

"Oh, it's you, Old Jack. What is it?" Tang Hao asked impatiently as he rubbed the back of his head repeatedly.

"It's your sons' awakening day, don't you know how important it is?! Other parents sent their kids over, yet you treat it like another normal day!" Grandpa Jack said with furrowed brows.

Tang Hao looked at his two sons before asking, "Xiao San, Xiao Bei, both of you, what's your spirit?"

"It's Blue Silver Grass, dad." Tang Hao raised his eyebrows the moment he heard this. He also muttered 'Blue Silver Grass' thrice. He stopped for a second before he switched his eyes to Tang Beixuan.

"Dad, my Spirit is a Guqin." Tang Hao also raised an eyebrow at this statement. To him, Beixuan should've awakened a Sword Spirit like his relatives. After all, Spirits were passed down through bloodline. Unless Beixuan's mother was a Guqin user, he wouldn't have gotten it at all. Even if she was a Guqin user, it was still odd.

Unlike Beixuan, Tang San was half Blue Silver Grass Emperor, so it was not surprising for the Blue Silver Grass Spirit to awaken instead of the Clear Sky Hammer. However, The Divine Sword Clan's sword spirit is very powerful, so the sword should've dominated the other spirit and must have been the one to awaken instead of the Guqin.

'Unless he is a Twin Spirit user.' However, Tang Hao immediately shook his head at this thought because Twin Spirit user was very rare.

"Even though Tang San's spirit is a Blue Silver Grass and Tang Beixuan's spirit is a Guqin, they were born with Innate Full Spirit Power!" Grandpa Jack revealed with a solemn tone.

"I've decided... to give the only student quota in our village to Tang San. For Tang Beixuan, I'll ask for the other villages near us. Since I have a good relationship with them and they won't be using their quotas anyway, they will surely give a quota to me. Let them study in Nuoding City's Primary Spirit Master Academy. The village will also take care of the travel expenses." Grandpa Jack continued.

"No, won't do." Tang Hao quietly said.

"What did you say? I think I heard it wrong." Grandpa Jack dug in his ears, taken aback, staring at Tang Hao.

"You should know how valuable this opportunity is! Perhaps, Little San and Little Bai are capable of becoming an exalted master!"

Tang Hao looked at Jack with cold eyes,

"What's the use of being exalted. I just know that if they leave, no one will make me food. Blue Silver Grass and a Guqin. What do you think they can accomplish with their useless spirit.

Tang Hao spoke rather rudely.

Grandpa Jack didn't give up and forcefully said,

"But they both have Innate Full Spirit Power! As long as they manage to obtain a spirit ring, even if it's the least quality one, they are immediately capable of becoming a spirit master. Spirit master, do you understand?! Our village has not produced a spirit master in so many years."

Tang Hao coolly said:

"This just now is your true purpose, isn't it? When I say no, it means no. You can leave!"

"Tang---Hao---!" Grandpa Jack's fury had already reached its maximum potential.

Tang Hao as before had a listless expression,

"No need to be that loud. I can hear you clearly. I said: you can go."

Before things managed to escalate further, Tang San butted in and said, "Grandpa Jack, please don't take offense. I still won't go to study spirit master abilities. Dad is right, Blue Silver Grass is only a useless spirit."

Tang San looked towards Tang Beixuan. Beixuan had no choice but to nod and say, "Tang San is right. Our Spirits are useless. Nonetheless, thank you for your good intentions, Grandpa Jack."

Although Grandpa Jack loathed Tang Hao for ruining his kids' future, he was still extraordinarily fond of the intelligent Tang San and the somewhat mature Tang Beixuan. He sighed deeply,

"Good kids, Grandpa isn't angry. Well then, Grandpa will take his leave." Grandpa Jack said gently. He turned around and headed outside.

Tang Beixuan hurriedly saw him out. After all, Grandpa Jack was the village chief and someone who also treats them well.

Grandpa Jack suddenly stopped at the door. He looked towards Tang Hao's direction before earnestly and sincerely saying:

"Tang Hao. All your life will come to an end like this, but little San and little Bei are still young. Should you not consider giving them some means to make a living? Don't hold them back. If you do, they will end up in the same situation as you. If you change your decision, come and find me. There are still three months before this year's Nuoding Spirit Master Primary Academy enrollment."

Tang Beixuan saw off Grandpa Jack. After that, he went into the bathroom to take a bath since he smelled a little. Meanwhile, Tang San's heart had already fallen to a pit. After all, when he talked with Su Yuntao when they were left alone, he thought that it has something to do with spirit rings for his Mysterious Heaven skill breakthrough problem.

On the whole situation, Tang Beixuan felt calm since he knew that although Tang Hao became a little irresponsible after his step-mother, Ah Yin, died, he still cares for them. He knew he wouldn't want to ruin his sons' future.

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A/N: Sorry, no chapters yesterday... I'll try to post two chapters tomorrow as compensation.

Btw, can you guys explain what mental power and soul power are to me? Haven't read SL2-5 yet.