Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Charcoal Servant, Crimson Lotus Azure Flame!

When Chi Ye Kui heard that Lin Xia had agreed to join Chi Huo Academy, her smile became even brighter. She immediately started chatting with Lin Xia's family, asking about Lin Xia's preferences, and even chatted with Lin Tian and Liu Mei about everyday matters.

His attitude was very gentle and friendly, without any airs of a vice dean of an advanced soul master academy.

However, Lin Tian and Liu Mei still seemed somewhat uneasy in the face of this noble and unfathomable figure.

Lin Tian rubbed his hands together, his voice carrying a barely perceptible tension as he answered the question.

Liu Mei subconsciously straightened the hem of her clothes, which wasn't actually messy, and her smile seemed somewhat forced.

The invisible pressure brought about by the huge difference in their social status makes it difficult for them to fully relax.

The fiery hibiscus clearly noticed this restraint.

She smiled slightly, her tone becoming even gentler, even carrying a hint of empathy from someone who is also a mother.

"Mr. Lin Tian, ​​Ms. Liu Mei, you really don't need to be so nervous. To be honest, I'm just like you; I'm also a mother of two."

"Lin Xia is so outstanding, she might even become classmates with my two troublemakers after she enters Blazing Fire Academy!"

These simple and heartwarming words were like a warm current. Lin Tian and Liu Mei exchanged a glance, their tense shoulders relaxed slightly, and their smiles became a little more natural.

But the awe and caution towards the strong still remained in his eyes.

After all, the disparity in status and strength between Chi Ye Kui and others cannot be completely erased with just a few casual words.

As a high-level Soul Master and academy administrator, Chi Yekui naturally possesses an exceptional ability to read people's expressions and moods.

She keenly sensed the lingering unease in the Lin couple's demeanor and wisely refrained from engaging in further small talk with them, lest she put more pressure on them.

After confirming Lin Xia's address, he smiled warmly at her and spoke in a tone of affection like that of an elder:

"Alright, little Lin Xia, it's settled then! Auntie will pick you up tomorrow morning! Get some rest tonight and get to know your new friend, Tan Xiaoshi."

After speaking, Chi Ye Kui nodded slightly to the three members of the Lin family, then turned and left gracefully without lingering any longer.

Her fiery red dress swayed gently with her steps, like flowing flames, and soon disappeared around the street corner.

Only when that oppressive red figure was completely out of sight did Lin Tian and Liu Mei feel as if a huge burden had been lifted, and they almost simultaneously let out a sigh of relief.

Lin Tian even subconsciously raised his hand to wipe away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead, shaking his head and sighing:

"Goodness, this aura... is far stronger than any Soul Master we've ever seen."

Lin Xia watched her parents' relieved expressions and understood.

He completely understands his parents' feelings.

In this world, Soul Masters are an unattainable existence for ordinary people. Even ordinary Great Soul Masters and Soul Venerables are considered respected figures in Blazing Fire City.

And a vice dean of an advanced soul master academy?

Her status and strength were almost at the top of the Blazing Fire City and even the Heavenly Dou Empire.

Based on her memories from her previous life and her understanding of the Douluo world, Lin Xia deduced that anyone who could sit in the position of vice dean of Blazing Fire Academy must be at least at the Soul Saint level!

Just like the Holy Soul Village where Tang San lived in the original novel, the entire village took pride in the fact that a Soul Saint had emerged from the village a hundred years ago, making it a well-known place in the entire area surrounding Notting City.

One can imagine how immense the invisible pressure and psychological burden must have been for such a figure to stand before his parents, whose martial spirits were weak and who had toiled their entire lives.

Lin Xia herself didn't feel anything special.

His memories of two lifetimes had long since dispelled his illusions about this world.

Lin Xia understands the rules of this world, so he views Chi Ye Kui more as an educator who can provide high-quality resources and platforms, rather than a deity to be worshipped.

However, seeing her parents like this, Lin Xia still smiled and said:

"Mom and Dad, you'll have to adapt to this from now on. Who knows, your son might become successful and a big shot someday!"

Lin Tian and Liu Mei smiled upon hearing this, and then said together:

"No matter how successful you become, you're still our son. We still need to discipline you!"

Back in their not-so-spacious but cozy home, Lin Tian and Liu Mei were still immersed in the immense joy of their son being favored by Blazing Fire Academy and their anticipation for the future, excitedly discussing what they needed to prepare for his enrollment the next day.

Lin Xia's thoughts, however, had already eagerly shifted to the little charcoal servant in her arms.

He gently placed Tan Xiaoshi on his small bed in his room, then sat down beside him, staring intently at Tan Xiaoshi.

A core question concerning future development lingered in his mind.

What are the rules governing Tan Xiaoshi's abilities in the world of Douluo Continent?

Can it be like the Pokémon world, where it is born with the ability to use skills and moves?

Or must we follow the ironclad rule of soul masters in this world: only by attaching soul rings or creating extremely difficult self-made soul skills can we obtain skills?

Thinking of this, Lin Xia's voice carried a hint of nervousness and anticipation that he himself was unaware of. He pointed to an empty ceramic target in the corner of the room.

"Tan-chan, could you... try unleashing a special skill?"

"For example... a fire attack like a spark?"

Lin Xia's heart skipped a beat when she asked the question.

This is crucial!

If Charcoal Servant could comprehend and use techniques on its own, just like in the original world, then it would possess growth potential and immediate combat power far exceeding that of ordinary martial souls. In addition to acquiring soul skills through additional soul rings, it could even create a unique combat system!

However, if that doesn't work, its special characteristics may only be limited to its appearance and physical existence, and its future will still mainly depend on the power granted by the spirit rings.

Upon hearing its master's command, Charcoal Servant blinked its large eyes, which were made of leaping flames.

It tilted its little head, which was wearing a helmet, and a clear sense of confusion and doubt was revealed in the flames dancing in its eyes, as if it were asking a silent question.

"Techniques and skills? Aren't those things we're born with? Why did Master specifically ask me such a simple question?"

Tan Xiaoshi showed no hesitation or thought about how to release her.

It naturally raised its forearm covered in red and black "armor," its tiny palms opening towards the pottery target that Lin Xia was pointing to.

Suddenly, the core in its palm, which looked like a burning charcoal, lit up!

Whoops!

A small cluster of fiery and bright orange-red sparks burst forth from its palm, shooting precisely at the earthenware jar like miniature fireworks!

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The spark struck the surface of the pottery jar precisely, producing a slight scorching sound and leaving a small charred mark on the hard clay, even sending up a wisp of smoke.

The whole process was smooth and natural, without any hesitation, just as simple as Tan Xiaoshi breathing.

Lin Xia: "..."