"Hiss—"
Upon witnessing that dazzling radiance, hardly anyone could remain calm.
"That child..."
"Actually possesses Innate Full Spirit Power!"
"It's been many years since such a genius has appeared, hasn't it?"
"..."
Sigma was stunned, but his ears were still functioning.
The exclamations from his colleagues and that effeminate voice... all reminded him that he wasn't mistaken—this junior before him truly had Innate Full Spirit Power!
But.
Ye Tian was a food system Soul Master!
This was what shocked and puzzled Sigma the most.
Although the Spirit Hall hadn't produced a genius with Innate Full Spirit Power for many years,
it wasn't as if there had been none at all.
But throughout the entire Soul Master world, not to mention food systems, there had never been any records of any support system possessing Innate Full Spirit Power!
Amid the slightly delayed exclamations around Ye Tian,
many high-level or knowledgeable Soul Masters had realized this point.
Bi Bi Dong glanced sideways.
The elders and red-robed bishops showed astonishment on their faces.
Pope Qian Xunji couldn't help but straighten his posture and lean forward slightly, looking at Ye Tian with a smile.
"Haha..."
"Innate Full Spirit Power in a support system—even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has never produced one before..."
"Excellent, excellent!"
Qian Xunji nodded with satisfaction.
He tapped his fingertips lightly, gazing meaningfully at Ye Tian.
Such a genius, at such a young age. With proper nurturing, he could definitely become a future asset for Xue'er.
Ye Tian ignored those exclamations.
Calmly and confidently, he withdrew his small hand and gently clenched his fist.
Innate Full Spirit Power in a food system...
He had the bearing of a god!
A trace of yearning appeared in Ye Tian's eyes.
Why had he been so obsessed with pill refining in his past life?
Wasn't it to obtain that elusive and mysterious power! To achieve the ultimate dream that ancestors had pursued for thousands of years—eternal youth and longevity!
As long as he was alive,
he would have the opportunity to do anything he wanted.
To run, to jump, to perform a beautiful bicycle kick!
Ye Tian understood.
The cultivation system of Douluo had its merits.
What was undeniable was that
the divine-level powerhouses here could truly achieve eternal youth and longevity!
A smile appeared on Ye Tian's face.
He reopened his right hand, summoning that pure and flawless Pill Spirit.
It seemed...
he would continue to be obsessed with pill refining in this lifetime.
However, his method of pill refining no longer required a pill furnace.
With the Spirit in his hand,
that was enough!
The rich medicinal aroma from Ye Tian's palm once again spread outward.
"!!!"
Sigma smelled that clear fragrance and immediately snapped back to reality.
Somewhat uncertain, he turned back
to look at Qian Xunji.
With the appearance of a genius with Innate Full Spirit Power, the Pope should make some gesture. After all, wasn't today's event arranged specifically to demonstrate importance to these juniors?
Qian Xunji slowly stood up and stepped forward.
Ye Tian withdrew his Spirit, silently watching this Pope who was impressive in appearance but rotten inside.
Instantly, the pill fragrance dissipated.
Bi Bi Dong's eyelashes fluttered as she cast an extremely disgusted glance at Qian Xunji's back. Her gaze passed over this disgusting existence, her purple eyes reflecting Ye Tian's figure.
Such a genius...
She seemed to have use for him, whether now or in the future.
In any case,
she couldn't let that beast have him!
Bi Bi Dong made a prompt decision, quickly standing up and calling out without emotion:
"Teacher."
"Hmm?"
Qian Xunji froze momentarily, turning back in slight surprise.
Since that incident, Dong'er had rarely initiated conversation with him like this.
Qian Xunji immediately inquired, "Dong'er, what is it?"
Ye Tian naturally looked toward Bi Bi Dong as well.
Meeting those indifferent purple eyes, he instantly felt something was amiss.
Without even glancing at Qian Xunji, Bi Bi Dong extended her index finger toward Ye Tian's direction, her tone slightly cold. "I want him to be my disciple."
"!"
Ye Tian was stunned.
If possible,
he truly wanted to immediately refuse Bi Bi Dong at the top of his lungs!
But he had no choice in the matter.
Why would Bi Bi Dong want to take on a male disciple at this time?
Ye Tian suddenly felt his future grow dark.
Yet this didn't prevent numerous envious gazes from surrounding them.
"Oh?"
Naturally, Qian Xunji was equally surprised but didn't refuse immediately. Instead, he looked at Ye Tian with a hint of regret.
Seeing this, Ye Tian's vision darkened slightly.
As expected.
Within just a few breaths, Qian Xunji smiled and nodded.
"If Dong'er wants to take a disciple, of course there's no problem. As long as he's willing, your teacher would be happy to have him as a grand-disciple."
Tap—tap—!
Having received permission, Bi Bi Dong directly stepped past Qian Xunji and came before Ye Tian, looking down at him from above.
Ye Tian raised his eyes.
The faint, cold killing intent made him somewhat uncomfortable.
His gaze traveled upward, past certain curves, to rest on that pale, cold face.
"Ye Tian, is it?"
Bi Bi Dong's somewhat sharp pink lips moved slightly.
She raised her hand, placing it on Ye Tian's head, staring at him as she asked:
"Are you willing? To become my disciple."
"I am willing."
Without hesitation, Ye Tian steeled himself and agreed.
He understood that if he dared refuse...
judging by how indulgent the Qian father-son pair were toward this woman, Bi Bi Dong could easily find an excuse to kill him, and the Qian duo would at most vent a few silent complaints!
This was no exaggeration.
"..."
Bi Bi Dong looked at Ye Tian, somewhat surprised by the child's composure. But the laughter from behind made her beautiful face cloud over with gloom.
"Haha... good, very good."
Qian Xunji stepped forward to stand beside Bi Bi Dong, nodding with satisfaction.
"For our Spirit Hall's Saintess to take a disciple is no small matter. Dong'er, since everyone is here, shall we hold the apprenticeship ceremony..."
"No need."
Before he could finish, Bi Bi Dong interrupted him.
"I'm somewhat tired."
"Go back and get properly settled. Tomorrow you will officially become my disciple."
After another glance at Ye Tian,
Bi Bi Dong promptly turned around, preparing to leave this place.
Qian Xunji slightly frowned, glanced at Chrysanthemum Douluo and the others, and the numerous red-robed bishops immediately understood—they all bowed toward Bi Bi Dong and said:
"Congratulations to the Saintess on obtaining a fine disciple!"
Bi Bi Dong acted as if she hadn't heard, not pausing in the slightest.
Qian Xunji watched Bi Bi Dong's retreating figure.
Agreeing to let Bi Bi Dong take a disciple wasn't simply out of feeling indebted.
He harbored the slim hope of restoring their relationship!
In Qian Xunji's view,
since Bi Bi Dong had taken a liking to this child, she might gradually let go. Once affection grew between master and disciple, this disciple could become Dong'er's weakness.
Thinking this,
Qian Xunji turned his gaze toward Ye Tian, clasped his hands behind his back, and said meaningfully:
"Train well, and do not forget the Spirit Hall's upbringing of you. You are not only Bi Bi Dong's disciple, but also my grand-disciple. Do you understand?"
"Your Holiness, rest assured, I understand."
Ye Tian lowered his head—undoubtedly, this was Qian Xunji's warning to him.
It seemed
he was not entirely at ease with Bi Bi Dong either.
"Good. Consider this a gift from your grand-master on behalf of Bi Bi Dong for your apprenticeship."
Qian Xunji gave a slight nod.
He produced a golden ring from nowhere and handed it to Ye Tian.
Ye Tian's eyes gleamed.
"Oh? It seems you know what this is, little one."
Qian Xunji did not bend over.
Ye Tian raised both hands to receive the storage soul tool, then bowed in gratitude.
"Thank you, Your Holiness the Pope."
"Go and pack your things. I believe Bi Bi Dong will teach you well."
Qian Xunji waved dismissively
before turning away.
"I hope so,"
Ye Tian murmured, gazing at the ring in his palm, then thanked Sigma.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd,
he dashed out of the square.
From afar, Sigma's thunderous voice could still be heard:
"Cucumber Spirit, Innate Soul Power level two."
"Stone Orchid Spirit, Innate Soul Power level four."
"..."
"Broken Sword Spirit, Innate Soul Power level seven. Next."
"Ball of Yarn Spirit, Innate Soul Power level one."