Douluo Jueshi: I Don't Want to Be an Evil Soul Master

Chapter 9 Extraordinary Talent
"No." Lin Xiao shook his head.

Lin Jiayi was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that he had guessed it right.

After a moment's silence, he spoke again, "Wait a moment, then. You may need to do some more tests on the crafting of soul guides. And you must be prepared, as everyone has different talents when it comes to crafting soul guides."

Lin Jiayi tried to change his words to a gentle one. If Lin Xiao did not have the talent to make soul guides, he could only become a soul guide of the actual control system.

"Alright, Director Lin, let's get started, shall we?" Lin Xiao didn't care. Regardless of his talent, he only needed to use his soul guide to conceal his identity as an evil soul master, and he had no intention of actually becoming a renowned soul guide.

"Okay." Lin Jiayi nodded. "The soul guide's test is a little different from the previous ones. It requires testing the accuracy of your soul power control and some talents in spatial construction. After all, engraving the core magic array requires these two things. Come with me."

As he spoke, Lin Jiayi led Lin Xiao to the side. There was no soul guide here, but it looked more like a workbench. In front of him was a fixed metal block with intermittent patterns drawn on it in advance, and the complete drawing was placed right in front of him.

"This test is very simple. You just need to control your soul power and concentrate it on one point, then carve a complete magic circle on the metal according to the diagram."

Lin Jiayi didn't say much. After a brief introduction, he looked at Lin Xiao.

It was indeed simple. Without giving it too much thought, Lin Xiao extended his right index finger, his soul power surging. A dark red light gathered from his fingertips and quickly transformed into a needle more than ten centimeters long.

Although possessing a martial soul like the Higanbana cannot greatly enhance physical strength like a beast martial soul, it allows him to become more and more proficient in controlling his soul power in constant battles.

Just like his first soul skill, Seeds of the Other Shore, he can precisely control the trajectory of dozens of seeds. It is really easy for him to just concentrate his soul power to carve patterns.

His index finger moved in unison, and Lin Jiayi's eyes widened slightly beside him. Not only was his speed extremely fast, but the lines of the pattern he drew were even and the depth was consistent. This was something that many first and second level soul masters had to practice for a long time to achieve.

On the other side, Lin Xiao quickly finished the pattern in his hand. Before he could catch his breath, he saw Lin Jiayi put a few pieces of paper in front of him.

"Director Lin, what is this?"

"These are some college entrance exam questions. Try them."

Huh? Why do I have to take an exam here?
Lin Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but when his eyes fell on the paper, he immediately felt relieved.

These questions did involve various complex graphics and spatial structures, but compared to the analytic geometry and solid geometry he had learned in his previous life, they also had many similarities. Although he had forgotten some of them, he still completed all the content quickly.

"You really have never studied soul guides before?" Lin Jiayi looked at the questions in his hand, then looked up at Lin Xiao.

"No." Lin Xiao still shook his head.

"Well... although you entered the academy as a special recruit, if you have no understanding of soul guides, it is inevitable that it will cause objections from others." Lin Jiayi touched his chin.

"How about this? You don't have to follow the other students in the future. You can learn the basics with me first. When you can keep up with the other students, you can go to the classroom. What do you think?"

Lin Xiao glanced at Lin Jiayi's face when he heard this. Although he had vaguely sensed that Lin Jiayi's attitude towards him was slightly different before, he didn't expect him to say such words.

As the Dean of Studies at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy, he would likely be treated as an honored guest by many outside, yet he suddenly had the idea to instruct a student like him, who had no prior experience, on soul tool making. Could it be that Lin Jiayi was also a member of the Holy Spirit Cult? "Ahem." Lin Jiayi coughed lightly, "You don't need to worry. Your test is over. You have a good talent for soul tool making, and you'll catch up with the other students in no time with me."

"Thank you very much, Director Lin." Lin Xiao understood instantly that those were probably not simple introductory questions.

But it was also true that if the introductory questions of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy could be compared to the analytic geometry and solid geometry he had learned in his previous life, then the threshold for becoming a soul guide would be too high.

"Well, you don't have to be so polite." Lin Jiayi nodded, "Just call me teacher from now on."

When Lin Jiayi said this, the other two teachers in the room all looked at him.

"Okay, teacher." Lin Xiao thought for a moment and quickly spoke. Since Lin Jiayi's attitude towards him was different from others, he was happy to find such a backer.

His identity is somewhat sensitive after all, but as long as he has the endorsement of the head teacher Lin Jiayi, he will always block a lot of attention.

Moreover, there are many nobles in the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy, and having someone behind him can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.

"Well, you go back to the dormitory and rest first. I will tell you your class schedule later." Lin Jiayi smiled even more, and the flesh on his cheeks almost covered his eyes.

Lin Xiao took much longer to enter the room than the other students. When he walked out of the room, there were already some impatient voices outside. After seeing the door open, many curious eyes fell on him.

Looking around, Lin Xiao ignored it and walked out of the teaching building. As another name came out of the room, the others quickly put the matter behind them.

On the other hand, after leaving the teaching building, Lin Xiao did not go back to the dormitory directly. Instead, he walked around the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy and finally stopped near Mingde Hall.

Many people have already gathered here, whether they are new or old students. As soul masters, they naturally have a yearning for this place. Just like Shrek Academy is known as the number one soul master academy in the continent, Mingde Hall is the holy place in the hearts of all soul masters.

"what's the result?"

A translucent figure emerged beside Lin Xiao, and a familiar voice sounded in his ears.

"Teacher." Lin Xiao had already sensed something and lowered his head slightly. "Lin Jiayi didn't tell me the result directly, but he is interested in taking me as his disciple, so it shouldn't be too bad."

"That's perfect. Since you have good talent, let's see if you have the opportunity to enter Mingde Hall."

"Teacher, what do you mean?" Lin Xiao spoke in a low voice, but did not move much.

"Today, Jing Hongchen invited me and several other elders to visit Mingde Hall. There are many secrets hidden here. Since you are already a student here, this is a good opportunity to see if you can find some of Mingde Hall's secrets."

Lin Xiao nodded silently.

(End of this chapter)