"Chu Chen, remember to study hard once you arrive at the academy. Become a successful Spirit Master in the future."
On the opening day of Notting City Elementary Spirit Master Academy, Village Chief Tig's recent words still echoed in Chu Chen's ears as he made his way toward Notting City.
His cultivation during this period had already transformed him. To an ordinary observer, it would be hard to believe that he was only six years old.
He slightly released the spirit power within his body—a unique energy carrying the rhythm of life. A stalk of Blue Silver Grass bloomed in his palm.
The current Blue Silver Grass exuded an elegant and noble aura, like that of a king, its golden patterns shimmering faintly. Guided by this aura, Chu Chen could already sense the condition of the surrounding Blue Silver Grass.
"Is this special connection… the embryonic form of the Blue Silver Domain?"
Chu Chen pondered the uniqueness of his Spirit. He could now communicate with nearby Blue Silver Grass and even form a special field through surging vitality.
This vitality could be used and transformed into his own strength—clearly a manifestation of a Domain.
Of course, everything would have to wait until he obtained his first spirit ring.
Only then would his Blue Silver Grass truly reveal its sharp edge.
"Once I've enrolled and settled in, I'll head out to obtain my first spirit ring."
Chu Chen knew he had to act quickly. Once Tang Hao discovered that Ah Yin and the Blue Silver Emperor Spirit Bone were gone, he would undoubtedly increase his attention on the Blue Silver King.
After all, the Blue Silver King was Tang San's only chance at a second awakening.
Even if Tang San didn't yet meet the requirements, Tang Hao would either negotiate with the Blue Silver King or place it under his protection.
"If that happens, it'll be very difficult for me to get the Blue Silver King to sacrifice itself to me…"
Lost in thought, Chu Chen soon arrived at Notting City.
He didn't linger, heading straight toward Notting City Elementary Spirit Master Academy while familiarizing himself with the surroundings along the way.
Upon reaching the academy gate, he happened to witness Tang San and Old Jack arguing with a guard.
"..."
Chu Chen paused.
From his angle, he could clearly see Tang San subtly fiddling with something inside his sleeve.
Just as events unfolded, Tang San seemed ready to kill simply because the guard questioned him within his duties.
As the argument continued, Chu Chen approached the gate.
At that moment, a plain-looking middle-aged man stepped in to stop the conflict—it was Yu Xiaogang, who had just walked out from inside.
"Grandmaster…"
Out of politeness, the guard greeted him.
However, a trace of disdain flickered in his eyes. Still, he gave Yu Xiaogang face and chose not to pursue the matter, turning away.
He didn't even spare Chu Chen a glance.
"Hmph, just someone living off others, yet acting like some 'Grandmaster.' Not worth my time today."
After glancing at Tang San's Spirit Master certificate, Yu Xiaogang's gaze deepened slightly. He gestured for Tang San to follow him inside.
With no one blocking the entrance, Chu Chen also stepped into the academy.
He walked straight past Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, heading toward the admissions office.
Verification and dormitory arrangements—all of that had to be handled there.
He had no interest in interacting with Yu Xiaogang.
"That child—let me see your certification as well."
Yu Xiaogang suddenly called out to him.
Chu Chen stopped, glanced at him, and replied calmly, "Are you an admissions teacher?"
Yu Xiaogang was momentarily speechless.
That was indeed not his role.
But what kind of child would respond like that? Had his imposing demeanor just now failed entirely?
"You may call me Grandmaster. I am this academy's—"
Before he could finish, Chu Chen had already turned and walked away without a second glance.
"What an arrogant child. Not knowing me, Yu Xiaogang, is something you'll regret."
Tang San glanced at Chu Chen, recognizing him, but didn't pay it much attention.
Yu Xiaogang then led Tang San further into the academy. A thought lingered in his mind—
Tang San, with Innate Full Spirit Power and a Blue Silver Grass Spirit, might very well possess a second Spirit.
Hope surged within him.
He needed a genius to prove his theories, and Tang San was the perfect experimental subject.
"To all those who look down on me, Yu Xiaogang… once my theories are proven, I'll see who still dares to do so."
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A short while later, after completing the enrollment procedures, Chu Chen arrived at the work-study dormitory.
The moment he stepped inside, a gust of wind struck toward him—someone was attacking.
He sidestepped and used his palm like a blade, striking the attacker's arm. The youth instantly lost strength and staggered.
However, his movements were sharp. Despite his young age, his combat instincts were already refined.
He quickly turned, forming claw-like hands, aiming for Chu Chen's vital points.
"Bang!"
Chu Chen blocked the attack, then raised his leg and kicked him cleanly to the ground.
"Holy crap, the new work-study student is this strong?"
The youth scrambled up, slightly disheveled but smiling brightly.
"Hello, I'm Wang Sheng. Since you beat me, you're our boss from now on."
"What's your Spirit?"
Chu Chen placed down his luggage and replied simply, "Blue Silver Grass."
"What? Even Blue Silver Grass can be this strong?"
Wang Sheng was instantly shaken.
Just like that, Chu Chen was made the dormitory leader. However, he didn't stay long and soon left the room.
Outside the dormitory, he noticed the teacher in charge of student registration speaking with a middle-aged man.
"That's him—the child."
The teacher pointed toward Chu Chen.
Under Chu Chen's puzzled gaze, the middle-aged man stepped forward.
"Child, you have Innate Full Spirit Power—but is your Spirit really Blue Silver Grass?"
"What…"
Yu Xiaogang, who had just arrived with Tang San, froze on the spot.
Another person with Innate Full Spirit Power and a Blue Silver Grass Spirit? How was that possible?
"Could he also have twin Spirits?"
Yu Xiaogang stared intensely at Chu Chen, recognizing him as the same boy who had arrived earlier with Tang San.
"The probability is extremely high… I must find a way to take him as my disciple as well."
"That way, the chances of proving my theories will be even greater."