Bab 20: Chapter 20: Breaking the Mold
"Wow, my soul power has reached level 11!" Mu Chen felt delighted in his heart.
In just one day, his soul power had skyrocketed from level 5 to level 11. Such rapid growth was unprecedented. The power of the system truly was extraordinary!
"Dad!" Wang Youcai cast a desperate glance at Baron Wang Ning.
At this moment, he thought only his father could defeat Mu Chen.
Not only Wang Youcai, but many teachers and students around them also looked toward Wang Ning.
As a baron, Wang Ning was a well-known hereditary noble in Notting City. It was common knowledge that he possessed soul power exceeding level forty and was a Battle Soul Sovereign.
If Wang Ning intervened, no matter how talented Mu Chen was, he would inevitably be defeated.
"What do you want to do, Dad?"
As Wang Ning took a step forward, he was stopped by his illegitimate daughter beside him.
"Naturally, I want to teach that little brat a lesson," Wang Ning replied.
"You mentioned he's just a child. You are a dignified baron, holding a noble status. If you teach him a lesson, even if you win, you wouldn't gain recognition or praise," she urged him.
"What other good ideas do you have?" Wang Ning paused, realizing his daughter's point.
"I don't know. But he definitely needs some discipline," Wang Ning's daughter said, glancing at Wang Youcai.
"But he is your son!" Wang Ning reminded her.
"Yes, exactly because he is your precious son that you're reluctant to discipline him. This has led to his current personality. Dad, don't be angry; you've seen many people. Do you think allowing him to grow up this way will benefit the Wang family?" Wang Ning's daughter questioned.
"Do you have a solution?" Wang Ning asked.
"You sent him to the academy to have the teachers discipline him. But due to your noble identity, they wouldn't dare to correct him. Now, a fearless person has appeared, and it's a great opportunity for him to be tempered. This is good for both him and our family," Wang Ning's daughter said, her gaze subtly landing on Mu Chen.
At such a young age, Mu Chen had already acquired a four-hundred-year-old soul ring and even created his own soul skill. Such talent was impressive, even making her, a genius with a full innate soul power of twenty, admire him.
"You do make some valid points," Wang Ning nodded in agreement.
"Furthermore, even if I enter the palace and by some stroke of luck gain the favor of the emperor and the crown prince, if my brother is useless, it will all be for naught!" Wang Ning's daughter continued to persuade.
"Mm-hmm." Wang Ning nodded.
In Wang Ning's view, Wang Youcai's potential was not bad, but if he continued to be reckless and irresponsible, even if he were to rise to high office, it wouldn't be beneficial.
"This person can create soul skills and has become a one-ring Battle Soul Master at six years of age. His future achievements are limitless. Making an enemy of him does not align with the interests of our family," Wang Ning's daughter continued.
"Who else wants to challenge me? Come up if you dare," Mu Chen said nonchalantly.
"Little one, you're joking." Wang Ning stepped forward with a bow. "I've already learned about the events that transpired. My son was indeed at fault. Here, I apologize on his behalf."
Bang!
As a baron, Wang Ning was not foolish. He stepped forward, and four soul rings appeared beneath him, colored yellow, yellow, yellow, and purple. Clearly, he was a Battle Soul Sovereign at level forty-plus.
Wang Ning held back his martial spirit and soul power, quickly retracting them. He did this to show the onlookers that he was not afraid of a child, but rather was here to reason with him.
In doing so, Wang Ning not only saved face but also left everyone with the impression of being reasonable.
"Let it go; he has already received his due punishment." Mu Chen replied lightly. Given his own abilities, he knew he couldn't fight Wang Ning. Since his opponent was willing to take a step back, he could do the same.
"However, this is your son's debt. Don't you think you should clear it up?" Mu Chen said casually.
"Dad, that's his—"
"Shut up!"
Before Wang Youcai could finish, Wang Ning hushed him. Approaching Mu Chen, he looked at the amount on the IOU, hesitated slightly, but ultimately took out the gold soul coins from his storage soul guide and paid the full amount.
Mu Chen: "…"
Mu Chen was dumbfounded.
Wang Ning actually paid off the entire debt without a single complaint. This was completely unexpected and not following the usual script at all.
Mu Chen glanced at Wang Ning's illegitimate daughter, instinctively feeling that this was all due to her influence.
"Alright, since there's nothing more to discuss, Wang Sheng, Xiao Wu, let's go out and have some fun!" Mu Chen said proudly, waving the gold soul coins in his hand. Now, he had money too.
"Little one, I have a small request," Wang Ning blocked Mu Chen's path.
"What is it?" Mu Chen asked.
"I hope you can help discipline Youcai while he's at the academy!" Wang Ning stated.
"Huh?"
"Huh?!"
Both Mu Chen and Wang Youcai stared at Wang Ning in disbelief.
They couldn't have heard that right; Wang Ning was not only apologizing and paying up but also asking Mu Chen to help discipline his son. No one had ever dared to write a script like that.
"Little one, I see you have a good sense of propriety. Youcai has been spoiled by me since childhood due to the absence of a mother. I hope you can help teach him some discipline. Of course, there will be a reward for your efforts," Wang Ning said, reaching into his ring soul guide and pulling out another thousand gold soul coins to hand to Mu Chen.
"This…"
Mu Chen was completely stunned. He couldn't believe his ears; someone was offering him money to discipline their child. Wang Ning was completely breaking the mold. Or perhaps, this was simply how the world of the rich operated!
"Dad…" Wang Youcai looked at Wang Ning in disbelief.
The situation had taken an unexpected turn.
"Alright."
Mu Chen accepted the thousand gold soul coins from Wang Ning and said, "Then I'll gladly take on the task. Wang Youcai, since you look down on poor people, let's start by toughening up your character. From now on, you'll be in charge of cleaning the cafeteria."
"Huh?" Wang Youcai was dumbfounded.
"What huh? Get moving!" Wang Ning ordered sternly.
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