15. Enrollment

"Alright, kid, release your Martial Soul and soul ring."

The speaker was Li Yun, a Deacon of Spirit Hall, a powerful Spirit Ancestor.

His primary responsibility was conducting advanced appraisals for soul masters. However, at this moment, Li Yun felt somewhat uneasy—because standing behind Quan Yi was a soul master even stronger than himself.

Quan Yi stepped forward to the center of the appraisal room and activated his Martial Soul.

A pair of exquisite gauntlets manifested on his hands, their craftsmanship appearing almost like a work of art rather than a typical Martial Soul. At the same time, a yellow soul ring emerged beneath his feet, pulsating rhythmically with his soul power.

Li Yun couldn't help but admire Quan Yi's Martial Soul.

The intricate design, the refined aura—it was unlike most Weapon-type Martial Souls he had seen before.

However, he quickly regained focus and began the appraisal.

After inspecting Quan Yi's soul ring and Martial Soul, it was time to test his soul power level.

Li Yun picked up a crystal ball from a nearby table and stepped forward.

"Alright, place your hand on the crystal ball," he instructed.

Without hesitation, Quan Yi complied.

The moment his palm made contact, the crystal ball flared to life, radiating a bright yellow light.

Li Yun's eyes widened in shock.

"This is… this is Rank 15 soul power!" he exclaimed.

In all his years conducting advanced appraisals, this was a first.

Most children undergoing this process were usually around Rank 11 or 12. It was extremely rare for someone to reach Rank 15 at this stage.

Quickly regaining his composure, Li Yun asked, "How old was the soul ring you absorbed?"

Quan Yi remained calm and answered evenly, "My soul ring came from a 400-year-old Explosive Rhinoceros. I absorbed it four months ago."

He had already tested his soul power level at home and was well aware of his rapid progress.

The boost from a 500-year soul ring had been remarkable. When he first tested his soul power two days after returning home, he had already reached Rank 14.

After three weeks of training, he hadn't expected to break through Rank 15 so soon.

Still, he wasn't concerned. A high-age soul ring was known to significantly boost soul power. His explanation was reasonable, and the fact that he had delayed his appraisal for four months helped make his growth appear more natural.

Sure enough, after hearing Quan Yi's response, Li Yun nodded in understanding.

"I see… That makes sense."

With a more relaxed expression, he continued, "Alright, your advanced appraisal is complete. Please wait here for a moment. I will prepare your Soul Master Handbook. With this, you will be able to receive monthly subsidies from Spirit Hall."

After finishing his explanation, Li Yun stepped out of the room.

Before leaving, he stole a final glance at Su Ling'er, inwardly confirming his earlier assumption—Quan Yi was clearly from a prestigious soul master family.

Unlike himself.

Li Yun had been born into a civilian family, and his first soul ring had been a mere ten-year white soul ring. When he saw a child absorbing a 400-year soul ring as their first, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy.

Meanwhile, Quan Yi was intrigued by the mention of a subsidy.

This would be the first time he had his own income.

The efficiency of Spirit Hall was impressive. Before long, Li Yun returned, holding a black iron-bound booklet in his hand.

"Here, keep this safe."

He handed the Soul Master Handbook to Quan Yi, his tone serious.

"Thank you. I will," Quan Yi responded, accepting the handbook with both hands.

This was essentially a soul master's identification document, recording essential information such as:

Name

Gender

Registration Number

There were also empty columns meant for future soul ring advancements.

Engraved at the top was the year: Douluo Calendar 24XX, signifying the date of Quan Yi's official appraisal.

This handbook would accompany him for a long time—likely until he reached Level 30 and advanced to Spirit Elder.

Carefully securing the handbook, Quan Yi exited the Spirit Hall alongside Su Ling'er.

"Let's go," she said with a smile. "The next step is enrollment."

Quan Yi felt a mix of excitement and nervousness.

In this world, attending a Primary Soul Master Academy was akin to entering university in his previous life.

Living away from home, staying in a boarding environment—this was the independent life he had always dreamed of.

In his previous life, Quan Yi had been an exceptional student. With his grades, he should have been able to attend a prestigious school. For any high school student, college life was a dream—a place of newfound independence and endless possibilities.

Now, as the Quan family's carriage rolled through the city gates, he couldn't help but feel a similar sense of anticipation.

He had expected the number of pedestrians to decrease as they left the city, but to his surprise, the roads grew even more crowded.

Many children walked alongside their parents, their faces filled with both excitement and nervousness.

"They must be new students heading to the academy," Quan Yi thought.

The Volcano Academy wasn't far from the city.

The first thing that came into view was a towering steel gate, standing like a fortress at the entrance. A long line of people had already formed outside.

New students and their parents queued up for registration, while returning students walked directly into the academy without stopping.

Beneath the entrance, academy staff recorded the details of each visitor.

Quan Yi and Su Ling'er stepped into the line.

"Xiao Yi," Su Ling'er spoke softly. "The academy doesn't allow parents inside. Once registration is complete, you'll have to go in alone. You've always been independent, so I'm not worried about that. But promise me—take care of yourself."

Her only concern was Quan Yi's health and safety.

"Don't worry, Mom," Quan Yi reassured her, warmth filling his heart at his mother's concern.

Before long, it was his turn.

The staff wasted no time and immediately requested his Spirit Hall identification.

Quan Yi retrieved the Soul Master Handbook he had received earlier that day.

The staff member's eyebrows raised slightly as he accepted it.

A Soul Master Handbook meant that Quan Yi had already completed his advanced appraisal and absorbed his first soul ring before entering school. This meant that his innate soul power had to be at least Rank 8 or higher.

The staff quickly scanned the handbook, and when he reached Quan Yi's recorded information, his lips curled into a satisfied smile.

"A genius—a true genius!"

The staff member looked up, eyes gleaming with approval.

"Welcome, Quan Yi. Here is your dormitory key and your academy guide. Best of luck in your studies."

He handed over a small numbered key along with a thick handbook detailing academy rules and schedules.

Taking the items, Quan Yi knew that it was time to say goodbye.

He turned to his mother, his heart heavy with reluctance.

"Mother, I'm going in now. Please take care of yourself and Father. I'll write often."

He pulled Su Ling'er into a tight embrace, feeling the warmth and familiarity of home one last time.

Su Ling'er struggled to keep her voice steady.

"Go, Xiao Yi," she whispered.

Quan Yi took a deep breath, bowed deeply, and then turned away.

Without looking back, he strode toward the academy gates.

The Volcano Academy was vast—just as expected from a school meant to train future soul masters.

It was said that the academy had been built directly within a forest just outside the city, and the sheer abundance of greenery confirmed this. The air felt fresh and vibrant, the towering trees providing shade along the stone-paved paths.

The academy was well-organized, with clear signage directing new students.

The freshman dormitories were easy to find—the signs leading there were marked in bold red, ensuring no one got lost.

The freshman dormitories were all single-occupancy rooms.

Though not particularly spacious, each dorm contained all the necessities—a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a small storage chest.

Without wasting time, Quan Yi retrieved cleaning tools from his storage soul guide, the Heart of the Fierce Sun, and began tidying up the room.

The Heart of the Fierce Sun had been a gift from Su Ling'er—one that she had insisted he take with him. Unable to refuse, Quan Yi had finally accepted the storage soul guide, and he had to admit—it was incredibly convenient.

After cleaning, he unpacked his bedding, clothes, and daily essentials, carefully arranging them in the room.

As he took a final look around, seeing the dormitory now filled with his belongings, Quan Yi nodded in satisfaction.

Since it was still early, he decided to sit at his desk and open the thick academy guidebook.

Flipping through the pages, he absorbed the detailed information about the academy, including:

Daily schedules, Training facilities, Academy rules, A map of the entire campus

The official school year wouldn't begin for another week.

During this time, the academy would conduct class placements and hold an entrance ceremony for new students. Other than that, students had free time to explore and get familiar with the academy.

This arrangement suited Quan Yi perfectly. It gave him time to settle in and establish a training routine.

By the time he finished reading, the sky had darkened.

The cafeteria was located quite far from the dormitory, and Quan Yi didn't feel like making the trip.

Instead, he retrieved some soul beast jerky from his storage soul guide, chewing on it absentmindedly as he continued flipping through the guidebook.