Douluo Dalu: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

"Grandfather, what are you smiling about?" Huo Wu and Zhao Ming walked over. Huo Wu looked at Huo Shang and said playfully.

"I just saw you walking together with Young Master Zhao Ming. You truly make a perfect couple." Huo Shang stroked his beard, smiling warmly.

"Grandfather, what nonsense are you talking about?" Huo Wu's face flushed. She hadn't expected her usually serious grandfather to say such a thing. How could she possibly be a couple with Zhao Ming?

Huo Wu secretly glanced at Zhao Ming, relieved to see that his expression remained unchanged.

She knew that someone as talented as Zhao Ming would never lack female admirers. Those pretty girls from Shrek Academy must all be drawn to him. Each one of them was so beautiful, so outstanding. In such a situation, how could Zhao Ming possibly have any thoughts about her?

"Alright, I won't say anymore," Huo Shang shook his head and then turned his gaze to Zhao Ming.

"Young Master Zhao, since you don't wish to join our Blazing Fire Academy, we won't insist. However, there is something that has been bothering this old man for a long time. I wonder if you could clear up my doubts?"

"Of course," Zhao Ming replied with a smile.

"Your martial soul seems like one that has never appeared on the continent before. Would you be willing to explain it to me? Of course, if it is a personal matter, I won't press you." Huo Shang looked at Zhao Ming, his eyes burning with curiosity. As the dean of the Blazing Fire Academy, he had studied almost all fire-attribute martial souls on the continent, but Zhao Ming's martial soul was one he had never encountered.

Not only Huo Shang, but also Flender and Zhao Wuji looked at Zhao Ming with anticipation. Even though Zhao Ming was their student, they weren't particularly familiar with his martial soul either.

"The martial soul of our Immortal Clan has always existed; we just don't frequently roam the continent." Zhao Ming smiled. A flicker of black light appeared in his hand, and a heart-palpitating black flame emerged.

"My martial soul is the Ancient Immortal Phoenix, the most powerful fire-attribute martial soul on the continent." Zhao Ming smiled again.

Immortal Clan?

Ancient Immortal Phoenix?

Huo Shang repeated these terms to himself, his expression turning serious as he looked at Zhao Ming.

Initially, he had thought that Zhao Ming's martial soul was a mutation; otherwise, how could there be a martial soul that had never appeared before? But now it seemed that wasn't the case—Zhao Ming came from a powerful clan.

A clan that possessed the same martial soul as Zhao Ming's. The million-year spirit ring on Zhao Ming's body might have been prepared for him by that Immortal Clan.

A clan capable of defeating a million-year-old soul beast—how terrifying that must be.

However, with a martial soul as powerful as the Ancient Immortal Phoenix, this clan indeed had the strength to back it up. All the great powers on Douluo Continent represented strong martial soul inheritances: the Angel Martial Soul of the Spirit Hall, the Clear Sky Hammer of the Clear Sky Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

A powerful martial soul could gradually build a strong force.

Zhao Ming's martial soul was stronger than any other, so it was no surprise that his clan was powerful as well.

"So, Young Master Zhao comes from a prestigious family. It seems this old man is rather ignorant," Huo Shang said, his eyes filled with a mysterious glint as he looked at Zhao Ming.

Zhao Ming was not only a genius; he also had a powerful family behind him.

Such a family, especially one with a fire-attribute martial soul, could greatly benefit the Blazing Fire Academy if they offered any support, even a small one. It could potentially help them stand out among the five major academies.

If that happened, the Skywater Academy, Divine Wind Academy, and others would all be overshadowed by the Blazing Fire Academy.

"Our clan values solitude. It's understandable that Elder Huo Shang has not heard of it," Zhao Ming smiled.

"Young Master Zhao's family possesses the most powerful fire-attribute martial soul. I wonder if, in my lifetime, I might have the chance to pay a visit," Huo Shang sighed.

"Our family prefers peace and dislikes outsiders, so..." Zhao Ming smiled again.

"Outsiders? That may not always be the case." A smile suddenly appeared on Huo Shang's elderly face. "I wonder, Young Master, what do you think of my granddaughter Huo Wu?"

"Huo Wu is very beautiful, and her talent is exceptional. Her martial soul is among the top three fire-attribute souls, I'd say." Zhao Ming replied gently, glancing at the beautiful Huo Wu beside him. Her face was a little flushed, and she glared at Huo Shang.

"Then, if I were to betroth Huo Wu to you, what would you think?" Huo Shang nodded, satisfied. In his view, as long as Zhao Ming didn't have a bad impression of Huo Wu, things would work out.

"Grandfather, what nonsense are you talking about?" Huo Wu was stunned. It took her a moment to react, and then she shyly stomped her foot, rushing over to Huo Shang and giving his waist a playful pinch.

Flender and Zhao Wuji looked at Huo Shang with wide eyes. They hadn't expected this guy to resort to such tactics after failing to persuade Zhao Ming yesterday. But given Zhao Ming's talent, they weren't surprised.

Even if it wasn't Huo Shang, anyone else here would likely make the same decision.

After all, Zhao Ming's talent was rare in the world. His character was excellent, too. Someone like him would become the center of attention wherever he went.

Nearby, Huo Wushuang looked at Zhao Ming and nodded earnestly. Zhao Ming was such a genius that he was more than qualified to be his brother-in-law.

As for Feng Xiaotian, who had always been pursuing his sister, he was nothing compared to Zhao Ming. Originally, he had thought about pairing up Feng Xiaotian and his sister, but now he was glad he hadn't.

His sister was the number one beauty of the Blazing Fire Academy, and her strength was also impressive. Only a genius like Zhao Ming was worthy of her. Feng Xiaotian was far from being a match.

"Damn, are they messing with me?" Zhao Ming's mood soured as he looked at Huo Shang's smiling face and Huo Wu's shy expression. He had planned to impress them and take the beautiful Huo Wu as his disciple to complete his system task.

Once Huo Wu became his disciple, feelings could develop over time, and they could have a grand teacher-student romance...

But now, Huo Shang was trying to match him with Huo Wu directly.

This was completely off his script.

If he agreed now, the beautiful Huo Wu would surely be his. Not only that, she would become his fiancée. More importantly, since it was Huo Shang's arrangement, he could be with the beautiful Huo Wu without any hesitation or guilt...

Huo Wu's waist was so slender, her skin so fair, and there was a faint fragrance on her.

He hadn't even held her yet, and now he could have everything at once.

But if he agreed now, he wouldn't be able to complete his task.

"Elder Huo Shang, Huo Wu is indeed beautiful and talented. I believe she will find her own happiness in the future," Zhao Ming said calmly, looking at the shy Huo Wu with a hint of apology on his face.