"I don't think I've seen many others use spirit tool thrusters."
"Because they're not practical for a Soul Master," Lin Xiao explained. "Spirit tool thrusters were initially designed to improve a Soul Master's evasion capabilities, but after practical combat, it was discovered that their effectiveness couldn't compare to a spirit tool shield of the same Rank."
"Firstly, there's the spirit power consumption. This type of spirit tool thruster continuously consumes spirit power every time it hovers or propels. If only close-combat spirit tools are used, the spirit power consumption is acceptable, but almost all Soul Masters also use long-range spirit tools that require spirit power to operate, and at that point, the spirit power becomes insufficient."
"Furthermore, when using a spirit tool thruster to evade attacks, the direction still needs to be controlled by the Soul Master themselves. In comparison, a spirit tool shield is much less troublesome. And we Soul Masters don't have bodies as powerful as yours; using spirit tool thrusters too much can actually injure us."
Wang Nan understood that this was the consequence of the two departments having no interaction.
Because Soul Masters do not use Spirit and Spirit Ability in combat, they only need to consider breaking through spirit power. The result is that they neither have the abundant spirit power of a Spirit Master nor a powerful body, leading to some spirit tools being created but unable to be used.
It was the same on the Martial Soul Department side. There were clearly some spirit tools that were simple to operate yet extremely effective, capable of bringing a qualitative improvement with just a little study. However, due to disdain, some spirit tools suitable for them remained undiscovered for a long time.
"Then I want this kind of spirit tool thruster."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I'm sure. If the spirit tool thruster technology is truly mature, I believe the improvement it can bring me will far exceed twenty percent."
"Alright, I'll listen to you. However, a Rank 2 spirit tool is still too low for you. I'll go back and think carefully, and try to make you a set of spirit tool thrusters that can flexibly change direction in the air."
"Okay, I'll wait for your news."
After discussing the spirit tool manufacturing, the two parted ways. Lin Xiao returned to the Soul Guidance System, while Wang Nan continued towards the dormitory.
However, after only a few steps, a red figure appeared before him again.
"Why are you so slow? I saw you come out of the beast-fighting arena and waited for you here, but you're only just arriving now." It was Ma Xiaotao, dressed in a red school uniform.
The red color, identical to a 100,000-year spirit ring, was the mark of an Inner Courtyard Disciple. Wang Nan only now realized that Ma Xiaotao, at this age, was already an Inner Courtyard Disciple.
"Actually, I also wanted to cultivate starting from the Outer Courtyard, but you know my situation. If I'm not careful, I might hurt those around me, so I had to live by my teacher's side." Seeing Wang Nan looking at her school uniform, Ma Xiaotao explained.
"Then are you here this time because of your Spirit?"
From the first time he faced Ji Tongxuan, Wang Nan noticed that his mental force had increased by a section after that match. The same thing happened after his last encounter with Ma Xiaotao, which made him look at Ma Xiaotao now like a large portable charger. He even somewhat looked forward to fighting Ma Xiaotao again.
"No, it's been a long time since the Spirit backlash occurred after last time. This time, my teacher asked me to bring you some things."
Saying that, Ma Xiaotao took out her small red bag again.
"These are medicines for auxiliary cultivation, but I rarely use them. The spirit power enhanced by medicine isn't stable." She said as she pulled things out, "I actually don't recommend you use them either, but I still prepared a portion for you."
"In addition, these are some medicinal herbs. Some are for making soup, some are for bathing, and a small portion can be eaten directly. Most are for enhancing physical fitness and improving the quality of spirit power. I've marked the effects and usage for you."
"Oh, and remember, although these are all Heaven And Earth Treasures, they cannot be used in large quantities in a short period, otherwise, if the body doesn't fully metabolize them, impurities will accumulate in the body. It's best to use them once a month."
"These are several kinds of incense. Lighting them during meditation can slightly increase the speed of spirit power improvement and is also beneficial for condensing mental force…"
Ma Xiaotao's bag was like an interdimensional pocket, as she continuously pulled out various strange and wonderful items. Fortunately, Wang Nan also had a storage spirit tool, otherwise, he could probably open a general store right there.
"Finally, there are these two items."
Ma Xiaotao finally took out a scroll and a box.
"This scroll contains the method I am currently using to cultivate spirit power. I don't know what you use, but this one has been continuously improved and perfected by the Academy, so it should be easier to use."
The method Wang Nan currently used to cultivate spirit power was taught to him by Wang Xing. Although he didn't know if it counted as a top-tier cultivation technique, the spirit power cultivated through this method was a bit more abundant than that of ordinary Spirit Masters, and it wasn't some common item.
"What's in this box?"
Ma Xiaotao glanced left and right, and seeing no one around, she mysteriously leaned in, "You'll know when you open it."
Wang Nan took the box and opened it, and immediately a rich aura of light rushed out. This warm, gentle aura nourished his entire body, making him vaguely feel that his spirit power Rank seemed to have increased, and even the ball of light in his Sea of Consciousness stirred slightly.
"There's a Golden Tree on Sea God Island that possesses the aura of light and life. What's in the box is a branch that naturally fell from it. Wearing it close to your body often is good for your health."
When Yan Shaozhe promised Wang Nan that he would send him the same resources as Ma Xiaotao every year, he didn't feel much, but now that the resources were truly in his hands, Wang Nan realized how much these things were worth.
No, or rather, some things were priceless. Just like this branch, the Golden Tree would not naturally shed a branch for who knows how many years. In some respects, this item was already no less than a Spirit Bone.
Wang Nan originally thought that the Core Disciple treatment he received was already quite good, but he didn't expect the difference compared to Ma Xiaotao to be so vast. Using such resources to cultivate Disciples, probably only the royal families of the great Empires could do it as easily as Shrek Academy.
"I've given you all the things I brought, so I'm going back now." Ma Xiaotao was decisive in her actions; she was still speaking when she had already run far away. "I saw your performance during the Rank-up assessment, it was amazing. I'll come find you for a fight another day."
"Okay, see you another day."
Wang Nan waved, then put the Golden Tree branch close to his body, and finally looked at the storage spirit tool on his wrist.
He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he always felt his wrist was heavy.