7 Spirit Hall's Protection

Ao Si Ka smiled slightly, lighting the mood up, as he said: "Do not feel so down like this, if I hadnot come to Spirit Hall, maybe I could not have obtain such a good spirit ring. What do you say, grandpa Xu."

Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo was left dumbfounded for a moment there, before he quickly regained a smile on his face, as he said. "What you said is true, boy. Well, the spirit advancement review assessment has now concluded. Starting from now on, you are a Heaven Dou Empire honoured Spirit Master. Be well recieved in the ranks of spirit masters. Hereafter, every month you can rely on the badge issued by Spirit Hall, you can withdraw a monthly stipend at Spirit Hall. A Spirit Master's stipend is every month one gold spirit coin. When you've reached spirit grandmaster level, the monthly stipend will then increased to ten gold spirit coins. Regarding the matter with you not wanting to join Spirit Hall, I understand your decision, and will stand by it."

Ao Si Ka replied with honesty, cupping his hands together, as he expressed his appreciation for the old man. "Thank you..."

When Ao Si Ka left the room, within his hand, he was already holding Spirit Hall's specially forged badge.

The badge was quite round in shape, neatly made made by a master artisan, as on the back carved was his name, and on the front was carved two intertwining brambles, symbolising the spirit master level.

After Ao Si Ka left the room, old spirit master Xu Ling Guo was left to himself, as he starts to feel a bit lonely. He sighs, and walks down the hallway to his office room.

Slowly, old spirit master Xu Ling Guo's senile demeanor decipates, as he regains his calm wise self. Appropriate of his high ranking Elder status of Spirit Hall (branch).

He enters his office room, midway, before he stops right in front of his desk. He called out, his hoarse elderly voice, breaks the silence. "Liu Xing!"

And almost immediately upon calling his name, a youth with flowing green hair, exuding the spiritual pressure of a spirit grandmaster enters.

This person's name is none other than Liu Xing. A member of Spirit Hall's reconnaissance team, and is in charge of information gathering. Liu Xing's affirmative response. "What is the reason that you've called for me, Elder?"

Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo didn't immediately answer, taking his time, as his back face towards Liu Xing.

The prolonging silence on seems to intensify the atmosphere even more. It was then that old spirit master Xu Ling Guo spoke up. "I want you to send a Spirit Hall soldier to observe and watch over the boy. The one that just recently pass his spirit advancement accessment. Ao Si Ka was his name..."

Liu Xing's attention was immediately peaked, as he raised his eyebrows,with a slightly confused facial expression. He said. "For what reason do we need to observe the boy. Could he possibly have a special background..."

However, he immediately disputed, as old spirit master Xu Ling Guo said. "The boy is nothing special at all when compared to the rare geniuses raised by the three great clans. His rate of training speed is just slightly above the rest, enough to label him a genius. It was quite unfortunate that he possesses an auxilary food spirit. One that brings many troubles for its slow training progression. Otherwise he would be comparable to the many geniuses raised by the three great clans."

Liu Xing spoke up, gaining a glint of understanding from his speech, as he said. "Elder, so you want me to help you recruit this boy. So he can join Spirit Hall."

But old spirit master Xu Ling Guo reluctantly shakes his head, and said. "It was quite unfortunate, that the boy rejected the offer, to join Spirit Hall. Otherwise I would have alreadyaccepted him, and gave him a position that could be beneficial and help aid in his cultivation. But I will still respect the boy's wishes. It was his decision afterall..."

Liu Xing replied with a quizzical look, questioning the elder's decision. He spoke up, out of curiosity. "So what reason do you want me to send someone over to observe the boy. If he is not worth that much, then why bother."

With some words of wisdom, old spirit master Xu Ling Guo spoke what was on his mind. "Liu'er, you do not seem to understand the mind of a genius. A talent such as this, shouldn't be wasted. From earlier days till now. I have observed the growth of many individuals. From ignorant youths to prideful noble children. Many child genius rise and fall, some die, others give up when they reached the stagnating point."

He then continued. "With some luck and dedication, the boy could somehow reach the pinnacle of the spirit master realm in which I cannot hope to reach."

Liu Xing then revealed an unconvincing look, questioning old spirit master Xu Ling Guo's statement. "How can you be so sure, Elder?What sought of prove is there to back up your claims?"

Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo was quite not happy, as he said. "Are you questioning my decision?" Liu Xing was hesitant, but he slowly admit it. "Yes..."

Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo sighs. He said. "Like I said before, the boy is quite intelligent for his age. He is polite, well manner, and educated. Traits commonly seen in noble children, not common folks. His rate of training speed is no way inferior to those raised by the three great clans. He immediately realised that attending an elementary spirit academy is useless, as the things taught there are only the basics, and can be learnt anywhere else. Even taught by others for a much cheaper price. This will only serve to take away their time, otherwise you could spend it on improving oneself. For food auxiliary system spirit masters time is very essential and important to them."

He continued. "With the added monthly stipend of one gold spirit coin per month. He could live off for weeks on end, rather than having to pay the tuition fee to attend the academy, or sleep in their dorms. If he was admitted, he would have to work his butt's off in order to pay back the loan, as a working class student. For food auxiliary spirit master, it's a lot easier to get a job than you think. As most often of the time, food auxiliary spirit masters are hired for their supportive or instantaneous healing abilities. "

Liu Xing was immediately shocked. "How could this be well calculated? Even I at that age wasn't this calculative..."

Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo said. "Even if the boy does not want to directly join us. He could still have some use, and can contribute greatly to our course. How many auxilary food spirit master have you've seen reached the top? So I want you to watch over the boy, observe his growth from a distance, and aid him if he was in any sought of danger. But leave out anything that may not posed a threat to his life, as he needs to struggle a bit, in order to grow." Liu Xing immediately respond. "Yes, Elder. I will send someone right away."