"I know a little about the Nine-Heart Begonia Martial Soul. Top-tier Support-type Martial Souls are highly sought-after by various powerful forces. To prevent a situation like today from happening again, you'd better seek the protection of a powerful force."
After some thought, Lin Mu offered Ye Miaoyun a suggestion.
Although the Nine-Heart Begonia Martial Soul has some flaws, namely the lack of comprehensive amplification abilities like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, its exaggerated healing ability makes it a top-tier Support-type Martial Soul in its own right.
The primary functions of Support-type Martial Souls are amplification and healing. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda excels at amplification, while the Nine-Heart Begonia excels at absolute healing; each has its unique advantages.
"I will consider this matter."
Ye Miaoyun bit her thin lip, her face showing some hesitation. Given the current vulnerable state of the Ye family, they indeed needed a backer.
However, the Nine-Heart Begonia Martial Soul has always been passed down through a single lineage, and no more than two Nine-Heart Begonia Soul Masters can exist in the world at the same time. Even if she joined another force, she might not hold a high status and could even lose her most basic freedom.
"What I mean is, you don't necessarily have to join any particular sect as a subordinate. Any faction that can guarantee your safety is fine, like the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
"Although the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is just an educational institution, it is backed by the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. Joining the academy as a guest teacher or special consultant is equivalent to having the Imperial Family's protection, which would temporarily prevent other factions from coveting you."
Listening to Lin Mu's explanation, Ye Miaoyun's beautiful eyes shone brightly. She secretly agreed with the suggestion.
This method not only guaranteed the Ye family's safety but also prevented them from being annexed by ambitious sects.
"My benefactor, since you know about the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and appear to be the right age, why not study there? With your talent, you are fully qualified to be the captain of the Royal Fighting Team."
Ye Miaoyun smiled gently, her eyes filled with admiration for Lin Mu.
There were still three years until the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition, and Soul Masters under the age of twenty-five could participate. Lin Mu's age was perfectly within the requirements, and he could even participate in the competition after that.
If Lin Mu joined the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, securing the captaincy would be no problem, and he could potentially lead the team to victory.
"I did consider joining the Heaven Dou Royal Academy before, but now, I only want to focus on teaching my disciple. I don't plan to participate in the next Soul Master Competition."
Lin Mu said after a moment's thought, half-jokingly.
Hearing this, Tang San, who was standing nearby, felt a warm current surge in his heart. 'Only Master cares about me this much.'
Before his system arrived, Lin Mu had indeed considered joining the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Compared to cultivating in isolation, learning at the academy would not only provide a better training environment but also allow him to spar with high-level teachers.
If he joined the Royal Team, he could even win the next competition.
After all, the next Spirit Hall team wouldn't have the "Golden Generation"; at most, there would only be one or two Soul Kings.
In three years, Lin Mu could easily cultivate to the level of Soul King or higher. With the power of his Nava Armor, he was confident he could win the championship even if he had to carry six teammates on his back.
However, there were advantages and disadvantages.
If Lin Mu really became a member of the Royal Fighting Team, he would naturally bear the political label of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.
Under Bibi Dong's rule, Spirit Hall had become increasingly ruthless. It was commonplace for them to send assassins to eliminate geniuses from rival forces.
As for Spirit Hall distributing Gold Soul Coins to commoner Soul Masters? Whether that was the achievement of the two empires or Spirit Hall's legacy policies, it certainly wasn't Bibi Dong's personal benevolence.
Using that subsidy to whitewash Bibi Dong's tyrannical nature was simply laughable.
"My benefactor, this place is not safe to stay any longer. Let's leave first," Ye Miaoyun said, holding her daughter's hand tightly and looking up at Lin Mu.
Now that their servants and bodyguards had all died, even a hundred-year-old Soul Beast posed a threat to them. They had no choice but to leave with Lin Mu for safety.
The Nine-Heart Begonia Soul Master was simply too weak in combat. If it were a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master with the cultivation of a Soul King, they could at least use their own physical strength to run away when encountering a hundred-year-old Soul Beast.
It could be said that their extreme specialization was both the cause of their success and their downfall.
"Let's go."
Lin Mu nodded slightly. Although he couldn't escort them all the way home, he could at least take them to a safe town.
Back at the inn where they had been staying, it was late, so the four of them ate dinner together and then went to their respective rooms to rest.
Ye Miaoyun and Ye Lingling shared a room, right next to Lin Mu's.
Lin Mu didn't stay in the same room as Tang San. Although Tang San was his disciple and outwardly a child, they had only known each other for a few days, and Tang San was a disciple of the Tang Sect with the mind of an adult. Lin Mu had to be cautious.
After a night's rest, Lin Mu got up early, packed his things, and went out of his room, where he bumped into Ye Miaoyun, who was also leaving with Ye Lingling behind her.
"My benefactor, how did you sleep last night?"
Stepping forward, Ye Miaoyun gracefully bowed, revealing a gentle, tender smile.
"Not bad."
Seeing Ye Miaoyun's extreme politeness, Lin Mu's expression became a little unnatural. He then asked, "What are your plans next?"
"I thought about it last night. I plan to take Lingling to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy immediately," Ye Miaoyun said firmly.
"Perfect timing. After Xiao San graduates from Nuoding Academy in six years, we'll also go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
This decision wasn't a sudden whim of Lin Mu's, but rather the result of careful consideration.
Shrek Academy was definitely out of the question. Not only was the teaching quality poor, but they also shamelessly exaggerated their claims, fooling many ordinary families into sending their children there.
In the end, despite claiming to be a "Monster Academy" for commoners, they were essentially taking away the hard-earned money of poor families. Just like swindlers such as Yu Xiaogang, birds of a feather flock together.
Although the Heaven Dou Royal Academy wasn't perfect, it was at least a legitimate institution. Even if there were some spoiled noble brats, they could be used as fodder to train Tang San.
"My benefactor is going too?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Miaoyun immediately showed a look of surprise and delight. Although they had only known each other for a day, the young man had left a deep impression on her.
Even Ye Lingling, who had been silent, now stood on tiptoe, peeking out expectantly from behind her mother.
"Hmm, the educational resources at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy are quite good; it should be a great help to Tang San."
That's what Lin Mu said, but in reality, he didn't want to tutor Tang San full-time for six years. Entrusting him to the academy for his intermediate education was the best solution.
Another reason was that Tang San joining the Heaven Dou Royal Academy meant he would likely face off against Shrek Academy's Dai Mubai and others in the future. What sparks would fly then? It was truly something to look forward to.
"My benefactor, then... we'll meet again in six years."
Ye Miaoyun smiled sincerely, her voice gentle and pleasant, like a spring breeze.
Six years, who knew how powerful her benefactor would become by then?
"Brother Lin Mu, I'll be waiting for you at the academy."
Ye Lingling said shyly, hiding half her face behind her mother.
Hearing this, Lin Mu gently ruffled Ye Lingling's hair and smiled slightly. "See you in six years."