“What did you say? Did I hear that right?” Jack dug at his own ear, looking at Henry Carter in astonishment. “You should know how precious this opportunity is. Even though our Saint Soul Village once produced a Soul Saint, we only get one spot a year. Other villages, two or three have to share a single spot—do you understand? This is a great opportunity. Maybe, Little William could become someone extraordinary in the future.”

Henry Carter shot Jack a cold glance. “What’s the use of being someone extraordinary? All I know is, if he leaves, there’ll be no one to cook for me. Blue Silver Grass—do you think a Blue Silver Grass spirit can be cultivated into anything? It’s just a useless spirit.”

Old Jack shouted angrily, “But he has innate full soul power! As long as he can get a soul ring, even the lowest quality one, he can immediately become a soul master. A soul master—do you know what that means? It’s been many years since our village produced a soul master.”

Henry Carter replied indifferently, “That’s your real motive, isn’t it? I said no, and that’s final. You can leave now.”

“ Tang—Hao—” Old Jack’s anger was burning to the limit.

Henry Carter still looked lazy as ever. “No need to shout, I’m not deaf. I said, you can go.”

“Grandpa Jack, please don’t be angry. I won’t go learn to be a soul master. Dad is right, Blue Silver Grass is just a useless spirit. Thank you for your kindness.”

Although Jack deeply disliked Henry Carter, he was very fond of the sensible William Carter. His anger gradually subsided, and with a long sigh, he said, “Good child, Grandpa isn’t angry. Alright, Grandpa is leaving now.” With that, he turned and walked out.

William Carter hurried to see him off. He could ignore his father, but Jack was the village chief and treated him well—he would never neglect proper manners.

At the door of the blacksmith shop, Jack stopped, turned to look at Henry Carter, and said earnestly, “Henry Carter, your life is already set, but Little William is still young. Don’t you think you should give him a way to make a living? Don’t hold him back. If he becomes a soul master, at least he won’t end up as down and out as you. If you change your mind, come find me. There are still three months until the enrollment for this year’s Nuoding Primary Soul Master Academy.”

Chapter 3: Twin Spirits (Part 2)

William Carter saw Old Jack off, feeling somewhat disappointed inside. After all, the soul ring that Su Yuntao mentioned might be related to his Xuantian Skill breakthrough. But he didn’t show it—he believed there would still be opportunities.

He walked slowly back to the blacksmith shop. Unexpectedly, Henry Carter hadn’t gone back to his room to sleep, but was sitting in a chair with his eyes closed, resting.

“Dad, why don’t you go back to your room and sleep a bit more? I’ll go prepare lunch.”

Henry Carter kept his eyes closed and said calmly, “Are you disappointed too? Do you also want to become a soul master?”

William Carter was taken aback. “It’s fine, Dad. Being a blacksmith is good too—we can still make a living. Didn’t you promise to teach me how to forge farm tools?”

Henry Carter slowly opened his eyes. In them, William Carter saw a surge of emotion. Unconsciously, Henry Carter’s right fist had clenched, and on his aged face appeared an extremely cold aura. “Soul master? What’s the use of being a soul master? Even if it’s not just a useless spirit, even the most powerful spirit, the strongest soul master—what’s the use? Still just trash.”

Henry Carter was very agitated, his whole body trembling. Vaguely, William Carter saw something glistening in his father’s eyes.

Rushing over, William Carter grabbed Henry Carter’s fist. “Dad, don’t be angry. I won’t become a soul master. I’ll always stay with you and cook for you.”

Taking a deep breath, Henry Carter’s agitation faded as quickly as it came. He said calmly, “Show me your spirit.”

“Okay.” William Carter nodded, raised his right hand, quietly activated his Xuantian Skill, and in his mind felt the special heat flow merge with the Xuantian Skill. A faint blue light appeared in his palm, and in an instant, a small blue grass emerged.

Staring blankly at the Blue Silver Grass in William Carter’s hand, Henry Carter was lost in thought for a long time before gradually coming back to himself. The light in his eyes flickered, and he muttered, “Blue Silver Grass, it really is Blue Silver Grass. Just like hers.”

Suddenly, Henry Carter stood up abruptly and turned to walk inside. The sudden movement nearly made William Carter in front of him fall, and the Blue Silver Grass spirit in his hand vanished on its own.

“Dad.”

Henry Carter impatiently waved his hand. “Don’t bother me.” With that, he lifted the curtain and went inside.

“But, I have another spirit.” William Carter still spoke out about his uniqueness after today’s spirit awakening. This was something he hadn’t asked Su Yuntao or Jack about—after all, they were outsiders.

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[Tang Sect Xuantian Treasure Record, General Principle, Article One: Never let anyone you cannot fully trust know your true strength.]

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William Carter had long since memorized the Xuantian Treasure Record by heart, and he absolutely adhered to the general principle.