"I know a little about the Nine-Heart Begonia martial soul. As a top-tier support-type martial soul, it's a coveted treasure in the eyes of all major powers. To prevent a situation like today from happening again, it would be best for you to seek the protection of a certain power."
After some thought, Lin Mu offered a suggestion to Ye Miaoyun.
Although the Nine-Heart Begonia had some flaws and wasn't as versatile in enhancements as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, with its exaggerated healing capabilities alone, it could be considered a top-tier support martial soul.
The functions of support-type martial souls were essentially limited to enhancement and healing. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda excelled at enhancement, while the Nine-Heart Begonia excelled at healing. Both had their own advantages.
"This matter... I will consider it."
Ye Miaoyun bit her thin lip, a look of indecision on her face.
Given the Ye family's current situation, they indeed needed a patron.
However, the Nine-Heart Begonia had always been passed down through a single lineage, with no more than two Nine-Heart Begonia soul masters alive at the same time. Even if they joined another power, they wouldn't hold a very high position and might even lose their most basic freedom.
"What I mean... is that you don't necessarily have to join a particular power. It's enough to have a power that can guarantee your safety. For example, the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy."
"Although the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy is just an academy, it stands with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family behind it. As long as you join the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, it's equivalent to having the imperial family's protection, which can temporarily avoid covetous eyes from other powers."
Hearing Lin Mu's detailed explanation, a sparkle of admiration lit up Ye Miaoyun's beautiful eyes. She privately agreed with this suggestion.
This method could not only guarantee the Ye family's safety but also prevent worries about being annexed.
"Benefactor, since you know about the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy and your age qualifies, why aren't you studying there? With your talent, you are fully qualified to serve as the captain of the Emperor Team."
Ye Miaoyun revealed a gentle smile, her eyes filled with appreciation for Lin Mu.
Currently, there were still three years left until the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. Soul masters under twenty-five could participate, and Lin Mu's age fully qualified. He could even participate in the tournament after the next one.
As long as Lin Mu joined the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, securing the captain's position would be no problem. He could even lead the team to win the championship.
"In the past, I also considered joining the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. But now, I just want to focus my mind on my disciple. I don't plan to participate in the next tournament."
After a moment of contemplation, Lin Mu spoke half-truthfully.
Hearing this, a warm current surged in Tang San's heart. In this world, only his master cared for him so much.
Before receiving his system, Lin Mu had indeed considered joining the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
Compared to studying behind closed doors, learning at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy not only provided a better cultivation environment but also allowed for sparring with teachers.
If he joined the Emperor Team, he might even win the championship in the next tournament.
After all, the Spirit Hall team in the next tournament didn't have the Golden Generation; at most, they would have one or two Soul Kings.
In three years, with normal cultivation, Lin Mu could also reach the Soul King level or above. With the power of his martial soul, even carrying six others, he had confidence in winning the championship.
But there were pros and cons.
If Lin Mu truly became a member of the Emperor Team, he would naturally bear the label of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.
Under Bibi Dong's rule, the Spirit Hall had become increasingly ruthless. Sending assassins after talented individuals from other powers was already commonplace.
As for the Spirit Hall distributing gold soul coins to civilian soul masters—whether it was the merit of the two empires or the Spirit Hall, it certainly wasn't Bibi Dong's merit.
Using this to whitewash Bibi Dong was simply ridiculous.
"Benefactor, this place isn't suitable to stay. Let's leave here first."
Ye Miaoyun, holding her daughter's hand, looked up at Lin Mu and spoke.
Now that the family servants and bodyguards were all dead, even a hundred-year soul beast posed a threat to the mother and daughter. They could only leave this place with Lin Mu.
Nine-Heart Begonia soul masters were too weak. If it were a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda soul master with Soul King cultivation, encountering a hundred-year soul beast, they could at least run away.
It could only be said: success or failure, both stem from the same source.
"Let's go."
Lin Mu gave a slight nod. Although he couldn't escort them all the way home, he could take them to a safe place.
Returning to the inn where they had stayed before, as it was already late, the four of them ate dinner and then retired to their respective rooms to rest.
Ye Miaoyun and Ye Lingling stayed in one room, right next to Lin Mu's.
Lin Mu didn't share a room with Tang San. Although Tang San was his disciple and still a child, they had known each other for less than a few days. Moreover, he was a disciple of the Tang Sect, so some precautions were necessary.
After a night, Lin Mu woke up early. After packing his things, he walked out of his room and happened to run into Ye Miaoyun, who was also leaving her room, with Ye Lingling behind her.
"Benefactor, did you rest well last night?"
Stepping forward, Ye Miaoyun performed a graceful bow, revealing a gentle, watery smile.
"Not bad."
Seeing Ye Miaoyun being so polite, Lin Mu's expression became a bit unnatural. He then asked, "What are your plans next?"
"I thought about it last night. I plan to take Lingling to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy," Ye Miaoyun said with a determined tone.
"Perfect. After Xiao San graduates from Notting Academy, we will also go to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy."
This decision wasn't a spur-of-the-moment whim from Lin Mu but the result of careful consideration.
Shrek Academy was definitely not an option. Forget about the poor teaching quality; they shamelessly exaggerated their propaganda, tricking many ordinary families into sending their children to study there.
And what was the result? They claimed to be an academy for commoners, yet they brazenly seized the money others had worked hard to save.
Exactly like a fraud like Yu Xiaogang. Birds of a feather indeed.
Although the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy wasn't that great either, at least it was within a normal range. Even if there were some spoiled young masters, they could be used to temper Tang San.
"Benefactor is also going?"
Hearing this, Ye Miaoyun immediately showed a pleasantly surprised expression. Although they had only known each other for a day, the other party had left a deep impression on her.
Even the usually silent Ye Lingling, at this moment, stood on her tiptoes, her little head peeking out full of anticipation.
"Yes. The educational resources at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy are quite good. They should be of considerable help to Xiao San."
That's what he said, but in reality, Lin Mu didn't want to teach Tang San full-time.
Entrusting him to the academy was the best solution.
There was another reason. Tang San joining the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy meant he would inevitably face off against Dai Mubai and others in the future. What kind of sparks would fly from that collision was truly something to look forward to.
"Benefactor, then... we'll meet again in six years."
Ye Miaoyun revealed a heartfelt smile, her voice extremely soft and gentle, as pleasant as a spring breeze.
In six years, who knew to what heights the benefactor's strength would reach.
"Brother Lin Mu, I'll wait for you at the academy."
Ye Lingling hid behind her mother, speaking shyly.
Hearing this, Lin Mu gently ruffled Ye Lingling's hair and smiled slightly. "See you in six years."