Chapter 42: What kind of monster is this?

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Inside the Martial Soul Hall, Zeng Yi curiously observed his surroundings like an inquisitive baby. Besides Zeng Yi, there were also some elegantly dressed people walking by in the large hall.

How do I register as a Spirit Master? Let me ask someone!

Thinking this, Zeng Yi looked at the figure walking towards him and quickly approached to ask.

"Excuse me, how do I register as a Spirit Master?"

The person Zeng Yi approached was a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious clothes, his hair neatly combed, and a stylish mustache hanging above his lips. He had four sword-shaped badges on his chest, indicating his formidable strength as a Spirit Ancestor.

Feeling slightly annoyed for being stopped, the Spirit Ancestor frowned as he looked at the young man standing in front of him. Seeing Zeng Yi dressed in simple coarse fabric clothes, he looked down upon him disdainfully.

How could someone like this lower-class person enter the Martial Soul Hall so casually?

"Go to the reception desk," the Spirit Emperor said indifferently, his tone filled with arrogance, as if speaking to him was Zeng Yi's great honor.

After saying this, he coldly snorted and walked away, leaving Zeng Yi dumbfounded in his spot.

What's going on? Is it necessary to react this way just by asking a question?

Zeng Yi couldn't understand why this person had such an attitude. Did being a noble mean looking down on others?

"What a lowly person without any manners. Who are they friends with?"

Although the Spirit Ancestor's words were not loud, they were still clearly audible to Zeng Yi, who was listening attentively.

Tch! What's so great about a measly Spirit Ancestor? If this was outside, dare to speak to me like this, I'll cut off that stylish mustache of yours with a single sword.

Zeng Yi felt an impulse to hit someone and almost wanted to draw his sword to question who was the lowly one. However, considering that he was in the Martial Soul Hall, he restrained himself.

Damn it!

Feeling dissatisfied, he coldly snorted and looked for the reception desk inside the hall.

"Hey, check it out! There's a handsome guy over there!"

"Where, where?"

"Look, it's that person with long hair and a sword hanging from his waist."

"Wow, indeed, he's so handsome! Long hair, green clothes, and a calm demeanor. Just my type!"

"Get lost! As long as they're good-looking, they're your type!"

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Although Zeng Yi was about ten meters away from these two girls, his keen hearing allowed him to clearly hear their murmurs.

Sigh, being handsome really is a crime!

Zeng Yi narcissistically thought to himself as he saw them standing in front of the reception desk, wearing the same attire. They should be the receptionists of the Martial Soul Hall!

"Hello! How may I assist you?" When Zeng Yi approached the desk, the two of them immediately became serious, showing a professional smile and respectfully asking him.

"Um..."

Zeng Yi leaned on the desk and smiled at the two receptionists before asking, "I'm here for Spirit Master registration. Can you guide me through the process?"

"Meow~" Xiao Ju also crawled out from Zeng Yi's collar and jumped onto the desk, curiously observing the surroundings with its cat eyes.

So cute!

The two girls were instantly charmed by this fluffy creature, and they sighed in admiration.

"Just don't cause trouble here, and there will be no problem." One of the receptionists smiled and said to Zeng Yi.

"Oh, there's Xiao Mei and Xiao Lan! Hahaha, I didn't expect you two little girls to be on duty today."

Just as Zeng Yi was about to speak, a burst of laughter resounded. He followed the sound and saw an elderly man wearing a special robe of the Martial Soul Hall, walking towards them while laughing.

"Elder Ouyou! How come you're here today?" The two receptionists were delighted to see this Martial Soul Hall elder and quickly bowed to him, showing their respect.

"Hehehe, I've said it so many times already, you don't have to be like this when you see me. This old man doesn't like it." Elder Ouyou laughed heartily.

"We just want to show our respect to you, Elder Ouyou."

"Hello, Elder Ouyou!"

When the elderly man approached Zeng Yi, he greeted him as he was someone who respected the elderly and cared for the young.

"Mhm."

Elder Ouyou nodded with a smile, his gaze sizing up the young man in front of him.

"Young man, do you need anything?" Elder Ouyou asked kindly, which made Zeng Yi develop a favorable impression of him.

"Well, I came for Spirit Master evaluation. I heard that you receive monthly compensation for it," Zeng Yi straightforwardly said.

His words left Elder Ouyou and the two receptionists dumbfounded. Although everyone knew that Spirit Master evaluation was done to receive compensation, stating it so frankly wasn't appropriate, was it?

"Hahaha, you, young man, are really authentic. I like that. Hahaha."

After a moment of silence, Elder Ouyou burst into laughter, expressing his admiration for this young man.

However, he soon stopped laughing and looked at Zeng Yi, asking, "Young man, are you already a Spirit Master?"

He sensed Zeng Yi's aura, but it felt weak, as if he hadn't even reached the Spirit Grandmaster level. Could it be that this person was skilled at concealing his aura?

If that were the case, Elder Ouyou couldn't help but raise his opinion of Zeng Yi.

"Yes! Why else would I come here?" Zeng Yi replied matter-of-factly.

"Hahaha, good! Since I'm free, I'll help you with the Spirit Master evaluation," Elder Ouyou laughed heartily, stroking his beard as he spoke.

"This handsome guy, Elder Ouyou is a Spirit Emperor of the Sixth Ring! You should thank him quickly," Xiao Mei, one of the receptionists, said proudly after hearing what Elder Ouyou said. She sounded as though she herself were a Spirit Emperor.

"Uh... Thank you, Elder Ouyou," Zeng Yi said in surprise. He didn't expect this person in front of him to be a Sixth Ring Spirit Emperor. Since he wasn't wearing the emblem of his strength, it seemed that he was a low-key person!

"Hehe, follow me!" Elder Ouyou said, walking in a certain direction, and Zeng Yi followed.

Zeng Yi followed Elder Ouyou into a room.

The room was spacious, with an area of over two hundred square meters. It had a large floor-to-ceiling window on the ceiling, providing ample lighting for the room. There were six fist-sized black stones embedded in the walls, just like the ones used when Zeng Yi awakened his Martial Soul in the Martial Soul Hall.

On the floor, there was a token-shaped emblem engraved, resembling the one hanging at the entrance to the Martial Soul Hall.

"Young man, stand in the center of that formation and release your Martial Soul," Elder Ouyou instructed Zeng Yi.

"Okay!"

Zeng Yi followed his instructions and stood in the center of the room's formation.

After more than ten seconds...

"Young man, why are you just standing there? Release your Martial Soul!" Elder Ouyou helplessly said. He couldn't understand why this person just stood there like a fool.

"I already released it! I've been carrying my Martial Soul with me all along!" Zeng Yi said, patting the sword at his waist.

"Eh... Is this your Martial Soul?" Elder Ouyou coincidentally walked over and looked at the long sword and the long knife hanging from Zeng Yi's waist.

"It's an Tool Martial Soul, Twin Martial Souls? A Knife and a Sword?" Elder Ouyou was somewhat astonished and puzzled.

"No, this is my Martial Soul," Zeng Yi said while holding up the Sword to Elder Ouyou.

Elder Ouyou carefully observed the knife. It had an exquisite appearance, and even without being unsheathed, he could feel its sharpness. It was a very powerful Equipment Martial Soul.

"Not bad, your Martial Soul is excellent. It's a powerful Equipment Martial Soul. What's its name?" Elder Ouyou kept his gaze fixed on the knife and nodded, asking Zeng Yi.

"Ronin Sword!"

Zeng Yi's Martial Soul was originally called "Lonely Sword", but he didn't find it sounding pleasant, so he changed it to "Ronin Sword", a name of an equipment in a game. It sounded good, and besides, his Martial Soul was his, and it couldn't speak. He could call his Martial Soul whatever he wanted. Isn't that right?

Besides, "Ronin Sword" sounded really cool! The Martial Soul would probably be very satisfied with this name too!

"Ronin Sword?"

Elder Ouyou nodded and continued, "Now, release your soul power and let me see your soul rings."

"Okay!"

Zeng Yi answered and moved his mind. Soul power burst out from within him, filling the entire spacious room with a powerful pale blue aura. The oppressive force of his aura made Elder Ouyou startle. Three soul rings rose from under Zeng Yi's feet, circulating around his body.

The sudden release of soul power and the overwhelming strength of Zeng Yi's soul rings shocked Elder Ouyou. He believed that Zeng Yi was just a first-rank Spirit Master, but he didn't expect him to be a third-rank Spirit Elder. And when he saw the colors of the soul rings, he felt like his worldview was shattered.

Looking at Zeng Yi in the center, Elder Ouyou couldn't help swallowing and stared blankly.

What... what kind of monster is this!

Looking at the three shining soul rings around Zeng Yi, one yellow and two purple, Elder Ouyou's mind was blown away.

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