6 Good Intentions (2/2)

Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo's one 'rank' word had still not been spoken, as the crystal ball he placed in Ao Si Ka's hand already shone progressively brighter with a yellow misty radiance. The radiance could not be considered very powerful, but it was extremely clear.

”This-, this is..., twelve ranked spirit power.” Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo looked at Ao Si Ka a little bit, as if seeing a little monster, ”Could it be because the spirit ring itself is powerful, incidentally increasing spirit power, but, it still should not skip a rank, ah? Child, could you tell me, your spirit ring was hunted from what spirit beast?”

Ao Si Ka said so, without holding back. ”It was the Grass Leaf Warrior.”

Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo was greatly shocked, ”No wonder, no wonder, unexpectedly it's the among lower level spirit beasts, the Grass Leaf Warrior. Even if it is a hundred year Grass Leaf Warrior, it is still difficult to kill because of its strong vitality, and abundant of stamina. So that's why you are able to skip a level. But how is it possible for you to...”

Ao Si Ka immediately came up with an excuse. ”It was thanks to help of a masked senior. He helped me subdue the spirit beast for me, in order for me to kill it, and obtain my first spirit ring.”

Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo asked, curiously about the identity of the senior. ”Do you know this masked senior?” Ao Si Ka replied. ”No. Even if I did managed to find out, I made a promisr to not disclose his identity, as I already owed him a favor.”

Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo's expression became serious, as he suddenly change his approach. ”Little Ao, would you be willing to join Spirit Hall.”

Ao Si Ka contemplated, acting like any child would, he acted ignorant of the ordeal. ”Grandpa Xu, am I already not registered in Spirit Hall?”

Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo shook his head, and said. ”No, this is different. Registering at Spirit Hall, is a matter the overwhelming majority of spirit masters will do. Thus obtaining the national stipend. But joining Spirit Hall, means becoming Spirit Hall's exclusive spirit master. Spirit master cultivation is also carried out by directly entering a Spirit Hall special institution.”

Ao Si Ka shook his head in denial, he then provided an excuse. ”That is probably impossible for me, right now. It's not that I don't want to attend a primary spirit academy, or join any sort of institution, but rather honestly I think it's just a waste of time. I do not want to be chained down by rules and regulation. Time that I could spend cultivating,and work on to improve myself.”

”Things that I could learn in the academy, could be easily taught by others, all you have to do is ask the right people. There is presumably scholars that are willing to teach by the hour. And there is bound to be discrimination and treatment of statuses. I do not want to get involved in the struggles.”

Ao Si Ka couldn't help but recall on the event, that which lead to the working class student, having a scuttle with the nobles.

Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo sigh, as he reluctantly said. ”It is true that the treatment of common folks are worse off. Unless you have important backing or from a noble background, you won't get preferred treatment. There is bound to be many hardship, that is life my boy.”