After the spirit power test, Lin Yu was guided by a servant.
He took a brief tour of the Ghostly Duke Mansion to get a general understanding of its layout and was eventually brought to a standalone residence.
"Sir, this is a standalone residence specially prepared for geniuses like yourself. Here is your key."
Standing before a residence with a beautiful environment and impressive architectural style, the servant, who had guided Lin Yu through the mansion, presented a key with a courteous smile.
At the Ghostly Duke Mansion, there was a specific grading system for spirit masters recruited from outside. This system was based on their potential and strength, which determined the resources allocated to them.
Spirit masters below the Spirit Saint rank and those whose potential did not reach the Spirit Saint level were typically assigned to apartment-like accommodations. Most ordinary spirit masters joining the Ghostly Duke Mansion were housed in such communal buildings.
In contrast, Spirit Saints or those with the potential to reach Spirit Saint level were given more resources, including standalone residences.
Although Lin Yu's Martial Soul was a body Martial Soul, it was rated lower compared to the tool or beast Martial Souls by the higher-ups of the Ghostly Duke Mansion.
Nonetheless, given Lin Yu's talent and cultivation—being a Great Spirit Master at just seven years old—he was expected to achieve the Title Douluo rank with adequate resources and effort.
Therefore, the Ghostly Duke Mansion would not skimp on his treatment or resources.
"Got it," Lin Yu said as he accepted the key.
"Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, every morning at our academy, there are classes taught by high-level spirit masters. The schedule is posted on the notice board outside the academy. If you're interested, you can choose courses that suit you."
"Additionally, we have a Martial Soul Simulation Training Hall open all day. If you have time, you can see if there's a simulation that fits your needs."
"We also have a Soul Arena. I've already shown it to you. If you want to refine your soul fighting skills, you can use the arena for battles."
Before leaving, the servant patted his head, realizing he had almost forgotten to provide additional information about the mansion's facilities for spirit masters.
After the servant departed, Lin Yu used the key to open the gate of his new residence and entered.
The residence was indeed quite nice, almost on par with the one he had in Martial Soul City, though slightly less luxurious. All necessary living amenities were already provided.
This was expected, as the Ghostly Duke Mansion was currently in the midst of its annual recruitment period for spirit masters from Douluo Continent. They were prepared to welcome promising recruits.
After inspecting the residence, Lin Yu left and headed to the mansion's dining hall.
This dining hall was intended for the ordinary members of the Ghostly Duke Cat Clan and newly recruited spirit masters, not for the higher-ups of the clan.
As Lin Yu made his way to the dining hall, a steward who had been working under Zhu Zhuyun rushed to find her with the registration form for the new spirit masters.
"Miss, here is the registration form for the new spirit masters who joined us today. The highest-ranked among them is only a Spirit Sovereign, but there are a genius and a prodigy who have also joined our mansion."
"A genius and a prodigy?" Zhu Zhuyun asked, puzzled.
The steward nodded and continued, "Yes, there is a genius named Su Ying, who is a sixteen-year-old with a Silver Armored Earth Dragon Martial Soul and Spirit Power at level 32. He has a promising future and is likely to reach Spirit Saint level."
"And then there is a boy named Ye Liangchen, only seven years old, already at the Great Spirit Master rank…"
"What?! A seven-year-old Great Spirit Master?!" Zhu Zhuyun exclaimed, shocked.
While a sixteen-year-old Spirit Sovereign was impressive, Zhu Zhuyun herself had exceeded that level at sixteen.
A seven-year-old Great Spirit Master was unheard of, even in the history she knew!
Why would such a prodigy join their Ghostly Duke Mansion? Zhu Zhuyun wondered with some uncertainty.
A seven-year-old Great Spirit Master would be highly valued even by the Spirit Hall. Although the Ghostly Duke Mansion was well-known in the Star Luo Empire, it was still somewhat inferior compared to the top forces like the Spirit Hall, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Star Luo Royal Family, and Heaven Dou Royal Family.
"So what about this seven-year-old Great Spirit Master?" Zhu Zhuyun asked, regaining her composure.
"Well, although Ye Liangchen is a seven-year-old Great Spirit Master, his Martial Soul is not a tool or beast Martial Soul like ours but rather a body Martial Soul. It is an eye-based Martial Soul, similar to the one we saw in the live stream of Huo Yuhao."
"However, unlike Huo Yuhao, whose eye Martial Soul was weak and only developed due to the Iceworm's sacrifice, this boy's eye Martial Soul might be different."
The steward continued, "In the live stream, although Huo Yuhao's eye Martial Soul didn't seem impressive in battle and mostly relied on his other Martial Souls, it was still noted to have potential."
Zhu Zhuyun listened, reflecting on the steward's words.
Although the eye-based Martial Soul's power was hard to gauge at the moment, and despite Huo Yuhao's eye Martial Soul not being particularly strong, the fact that it wasn't a useless Martial Soul was evident from its performance.
If the seven-year-old Great Spirit Master had even minimal attack capabilities, his potential was undeniable.
Ultimately, Zhu Zhuyun decided to send the steward to approach Lin Yu and try to recruit him.
"No matter what his Martial Soul is, a seven-year-old Great Spirit Master's potential is unquestionable. Even if his combat abilities are lacking, becoming a Title Douluo in the future is a real possibility."
"If he becomes a Title Douluo, even if his Martial Soul is not strong, defeating a Spirit Saint would be simple. So go and try to persuade him to join my side."
"I assure you, if he agrees, he will receive more training resources from the mansion. Anything else, be it money or other desires, I can fulfill."
With her decision made, Zhu Zhuyun looked at the steward and instructed, "Yes!"
The steward responded respectfully and left to carry out Zhu Zhuyun's orders.