Su Wen looked at Xu Jiawei in surprise.
Wisdom Palace does not restrict the identities or backgrounds of its scholars. For example, the sons and daughters of various aristocratic families who were placed into Wisdom Palace by major noble families in Star Luo City were not expelled by Su Wen, even though he was dissatisfied with the nobles' actions. Instead, they were simply assigned to the three main halls to study theory.
However, becoming a scholar of Wisdom Palace itself means joining Wisdom Palace and becoming a direct disciple, akin to joining a sect. For Spirit Masters with family ties, this is clearly very difficult to achieve.
Especially now that Wisdom Palace is fully established and there are no opportunities for exploiting loopholes or harboring small schemes, family Spirit Masters can at most obtain knowledge from the Wisdom Palace's Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge, while still practicing within their own families.
"Master Xu, your Xu Family shouldn't be lacking in cultivation resources, right?"
"Xingyuan also wants to join Wisdom Palace to deeply study Martial Spirit knowledge, so as to better master his own Martial Spirit. After all, our family's Martial Spirit itself is worth researching."
Hearing Xu Jiawei's words, Su Wen understood the other party's thoughts.
The Ice Staff Martial Spirit isn't particularly special, but the Xu Family's stable inheritance and the occasional appearance of the Starwheel Ice Staff are actually quite remarkable.
In the Spirit Master World's classification, the appearance of the Starwheel Ice Staff has not been categorized as a Martial Spirit mutation.
Periodically, the Xu Family will have the Starwheel Ice Staff Martial Spirit appear, demonstrating outstanding control abilities.
Although it doesn't have the nearly incomprehensible strict inheritance order like the Nine Heart Flowering Apple, it is still a special inheritance.
Of course, such inheritances do exist among long-standing families in the Spirit Master World.
Xu Xingyuan's intention was to research the relevant theories and find ways to contribute to his family's Martial Spirit inheritance. In the future, not only should they preserve the Star Staff Martial Spirit, but at the very least, they should maintain the inheritance of the Starwheel Ice Staff Martial Spirit.
That was his goal.
However, such research also benefits the Spirit Master World.
Therefore, Xu Jiawei wanted to place Xu Xingyuan into Wisdom Palace to receive the most direct support.
"To join Wisdom Palace, Wisdom Palace will not refuse. You can go directly to Heaven Dou City or Star Luo City. Of course, you can also choose to take classes in the Study Realm before that."
The Xu Family has the star power guidance formations arranged by Su Wen, so they don't actually need to go to Heaven Dou City.
Su Wen met Xu Xingyuan.
"Master Wen," Xu Xingyuan greeted respectfully.
"Mm, your Martial Spirit has evolved successfully, and it is among the top levels on the entire Continent. Don't waste your talent."
"Theoretical guidance in cultivation, I hope you can find inspiration for your practice through learning."
"Xingyuan will remember Master Wen's teachings."
Su Wen felt helpless and, after briefly explaining a few things to Xu Xingyuan, followed Xu Jiawei to inspect his ship.
Nowadays, he felt somewhat restrained in front of the older generation. Everyone kept calling him Master Wen with such respect, which felt quite awkward.
In the presence of children under ten, Su Wen felt like he was directly taking on the role of a teacher, which was even more uncomfortable.
Respect for seniors and elders was one thing, but respect for a teacher was different. It truly gave him a very awkward feeling.
"Master Wen, this sailboat is what we've crafted for you," Xu Jiawei said, leading Su Wen to a suburb outside Skysea City and pointing to a massive sailboat.
The sailboat was twenty meters long, fifteen meters high, and was made from top-quality materials. Surrounding it were recruited sailors arranged for its protection.
"This ship hasn't been named yet. Master Wen, why not give it a name?"
"Let's call this ship Pioneer," Su Wen thought for a moment and chose a name.
Xu Jiawei pondered for a moment, seeming to understand Su Wen's intention, and showed an expression of admiration.
"Master Wen, are you setting out to expand the range of Wisdom Palace and benefit many Sea Spirit Masters in the ocean?"
Su Wen glanced at Xu Jiawei.
It turned out Xu Jiawei guessed the meaning behind the ship's name correctly. However, Su Wen had not originally planned for that. But naming the ship certainly had to have significance. The name Pioneer was chosen on the spot, symbolizing the expansion of the Study Realm's coverage through the journey to Sea God Island and Sun-Moon Continent.
That was the origin of the name Pioneer.
"Let me introduce you to the ship's chief sailor, Hai Da," Xu Jiawei said.
With somewhat rough skin, especially on his face, the weathered Hai Da looked at Su Wen and said with a smile, "You must be Master Wen. I am Hai Da, a 53rd level Spirit King with the Martial Spirit Megalodon."
Su Wen nodded, not surprised by Hai Da's Soul Power level, as he could sense it to some extent.
Instead, Su Wen was more curious about the fluctuations in Hai Da's Soul Power. They were very peculiar, showing a clear difference from the fluctuations of inland Spirit Masters.
"Indeed, Master Wen noticed it right away," Hai Da said earnestly with a hearty laugh. "This is a unique energy fluctuation of Sea Spirit Masters who have been sailing in the ocean for years. The experience of enduring the trials of the sea and battling its storms refines their Soul Power, giving it a distinctive quality."
In simple terms, their Soul Power carries a characteristic of the ocean. Although it is honed by fighting against the sea's winds and waves, it is also a process of integration and adaptation, making them more in tune with the ocean after undergoing its baptism.
This characteristic gives their Spirit Masters a direct sense of facing the sea.
"This isn't a quality that can be developed just by sailing in the ocean for years," Xu Jiawei shook his head and said.
Su Wen looked at Xu Jiawei with curiosity.
To be honest, although Su Wen had a lot of information, he didn't know much about Sea Spirit Masters.
This inherent characteristic was not simple; it could very well be a precursor to a domain. Facing the sea itself is a form of intimidation, and being able to make enemies feel the sea's deterrence also provides a similar boost to the Sea Spirit Masters as if they were fighting in their home turf.
Xu Jiawei's explanation confirmed Su Wen's initial conjecture that the sea's bestowed traits indeed have these two effects.
There is a tangible intimidation that can influence the opponent's combat, although the deterrent effect isn't strong, it greatly enhances the Sea Spirit Master, as if they were truly fighting in the ocean. This allows the Sea Spirit Master to fight on land without a reduction in their combat effectiveness due to terrain limitations.
Moreover, Sea Spirit Masters with this trait can exert greater power with their Spirit Skills in the ocean while also reducing Soul Power consumption.
"The gift of the sea is not just something that can be refined through mere wandering in the ocean. Only those pure Sea Spirit Masters who yearn for the sea, who have a heart to conquer and merge with the sea, are likely to possess it after the ocean's baptism."
Hai Da chuckled, and after Xu Jiawei finished speaking, he added, "Among us Sea Spirit Masters, this gift of the sea is seen as a blessing from the great Sea God."
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