Chapter 10 Level 10
"What are you looking for?" Yu Xiaogang looked at Shi Yi's back and asked in confusion.
Shi Yi came back to his senses and stopped what he was doing and said, "Do you have any books about soul guides?"
"Why are you suddenly interested in soul guides?"
"Shouldn't I be interested in tools that can be controlled by soul power?" Shi Yi asked back.
Yu Xiaogang's slightly stiff face twitched and said, "There are none here, but if you are interested, I can talk to you about soul guides."
Shi Yi's face was happy and he approached Yu Xiaogang with a flattering look and said, "What do you want to talk about?"
Yu Xiaogang raised his mouth slightly. I don't know when, there was a belt in his hand.
The belt is black with dark stripes on it. It is impossible to distinguish it without careful observation. On the entire belt, twenty-four milky white jades are evenly inlaid. Each jade is only the size of an adult's thumb nail and is round. The color is warm and moist, and it is a rare jade at first glance.
"This..." Shi Yi's eyes lit up when he saw Yu Xiaogang take out the storage belt. If there is no book, it would be fine to have the real thing.
"This belt was obtained by me and a few friends during an expedition. It was assigned to me as a reward. For me, it doesn't have much use, but you should be able to use it in the future. Take it and study it." Yu Xiaogang said with a smile.
When Shi Yi was about to take it, Yu Xiaogang retracted his hand slightly, and said with a smile: "So why are you suddenly interested in soul guides."
Shi Yi looked helpless and said: "Why else, although I have solved my talent problem, the skills of absorbing soul rings are all released by small ants. When the body is weak, I have to find something to protect myself, such as creating my own soul skills or researching combat soul guides."
Yu Xiaogang looked enlightened, handed the storage belt in his hand to Shi Yi, nodded slightly and said: "This is indeed a good idea, but it may be difficult for you to research soul guides. There are very few soul guides handed down from generation to generation, and most of them have no offensive function."
"In other words, there are other types of soul guides handed down from generation to generation? Have you read books about soul guides?" Shi Yi asked Yu Xiaogang.
Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly and said, "As far as I know, there are not only offensive ones, but also defensive ones, and even many functional ones, but I haven't read any books about soul guides. These tools seem to appear very suddenly, as if there is no inheritance."
Shi Yi thought after hearing this, these soul guides should be things left behind by the ship from the Sun and Moon Continent to the Douluo Continent.
"Even Yu Xiaogang hasn't seen it, it seems that the Spirit Hall will not have it. But it's true. If the Spirit Hall has the method of making soul guides, it will smash the hidden weapons of the Tang Sect." Shi Yi thought secretly in his heart.
Shi Yi carefully observed the storage belt in his hand. There were some complex patterns on each thumbnail-sized jade stone. Shi Yi understood that this was the core array of the soul guide.
"The core array of a simple storage soul guide is so exquisite. It is hard to imagine how far the soul guide has developed ten thousand years later."
Shi Yi looked at the patterns on the jade stone and a trace of obsession flashed in his eyes.
"It seems that there is a chance to learn about materials and blacksmithing. If you want to make a soul guide, it seems that you can only cross the river by feeling the stones."
"I suggest that you look at the research on self-created soul skills. Not only you have realized the potential of soul guides, but no one from the major forces has successfully made a soul guide so far. This is why the price of soul guides is high." Yu Xiaogang said to Shi Yi seriously.
Shi Yi nodded. The production of soul guides is also linked to strength. Now it is enough to rub Tang San's hidden weapon for self-protection.
Then, Shi Yi carefully observed the core magic circle engraved on the jade on the belt in his hand. Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang smiled and shook his head, and no longer paid attention to Shi Yi, because he understood that a scholar who studies only believes in his own judgment to a large extent.
"This core array is similar to the meridians in the human body, and it has the function of circulating soul power. If a soul guide is disassembled, the most important components are naturally the materials and the core array. There are places to learn material knowledge and forging skills. For this core array, I have no carving knife and no knowledge. I am afraid that it will take a lot of mental energy to engrave such a subtle and delicate array. Where should I start?"
Shi Yi thought, and the words "core array" kept turning in his mind.
"Array, array, array... array... array."
"Yes, since the core array engraved on the soul guide is extremely small, why don't I expand the array to the point where I can practice at will?"
Before Shi Yi was happy for a while, another problem appeared. If you simply explain the operation logic of the soul guide, you will find that a new problem has emerged, that is, Shi Yi cannot afford a large amount of precious metal.
The soul guide is based on the characteristics of the material. The core array is engraved on the special material, and then it is operated through the soul master's soul power.
In other words, in order to verify whether the core array he carved has the corresponding effect, Shi Yi needs a fist-sized special material to continuously verify the effectiveness of the array through carving.
"It's a money-burning thing, let's talk about it later." Shi Yi said helplessly in his heart. Poverty is now his biggest problem.
The next morning, Shi Yi felt the breakthrough of his soul power and opened his eyes with joy.
"Are you awake? Pack up and get ready to go." Yu Xiaogang's voice reached Shi Yi's ears.
"Teacher, I have a breakthrough." Shi Yi said to Yu Xiaogang excitedly. He will soon welcome his first soul ring.
"Breakthrough?" Yu Xiaogang was slightly stunned, and then turned to surprise. At the age of eight and ten, a child who normally practices meditation must have at least four to five innate soul power to reach this level at this time.
This level is considered good even in the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Sect. As long as he persists in practicing and relies on the accumulation of time, he can at least reach the Soul Emperor level. And according to Yu Xiaogang's evaluation of Shi Yi in the past two years, it is obvious that Shi Yi's practice speed is constantly increasing.
The effect of the twelve meridians is even more powerful than Yu Xiaogang imagined.
Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang's face could not help but show a sad color. If this skill could be published earlier, he could also become a strong man like his idol.
Seeing this, Shi Yi had to pack up his things silently. He could only express his sympathy for Yu Xiaogang's personal experience in his heart. Now Shi Yi couldn't promise anything, but if there was a chance, Shi Yi was still willing to help Yu Xiaogang. Although Yu Xiaogang was unqualified as a teacher in the eyes of many people, if there was no Yu Xiaogang as a teacher, Shi Yi would probably have to worry about his livelihood every day. How could there be such a relaxed environment now, reading books every day, even Tang San, who had a blacksmithing skill to make a living, but what could Shi Yi do?
Soon, Yu Xiaogang also packed up his mood. When most of the teachers and students of Notting College were still asleep, Yu Xiaogang and the dean of Notting College took Shi Yi and Tang San out of the college gate.
"Teacher, where are we going to find soul beasts?" Tang San asked Yu Xiaogang.
"We are going to the Soul Hunting Forest, 400 miles northeast of Notting City. That is where the empire keeps soul beasts. We will definitely find something suitable for you." Yu Xiaogang said to Tang San.
After that, Yu Xiaogang's eyes fell on Shi Yi and asked, "Xiao Yi, have you planned your soul ring selection yourself?"
Shi Yi nodded casually and said, "What good things can there be in the Soul Hunting Forest? Qianjun Ants."
The dean of Notting Academy looked at Shi Yi with some surprise. He knew what level Shi Yi was at when he entered the school, and he didn't ask too much about cultivation.
Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly. Although there were not a few insect soul beasts in the Soul Hunting Forest, most of the insect soul beasts did not have any outstanding abilities at the 100-year stage, but Qianjun Ants were an exception.
Qianjun Ants are a soul beast with very tenacious vitality, outstanding physical defense, strong resistance to blows, and extremely great strength. They have strength far beyond their body proportions, but as soul beasts they do not have any soul skills.
They can be found in any soul beast forest. Although their defense is good, it is limited after all, and they lack offensive means. Although they have good strength, it is difficult to exert it. Their strong reproductive ability is the reason why they can still exist, and they are also an excellent choice for many civilian strong attack soul masters.
With the company of the dean, Yu Xiaogang did not need to prepare white radishes to load bullets for Luo Sanpao. The four hired a carriage and headed towards the direction of the Soul Hunting Forest. Along the way, Yu Xiaogang was telling Tang San about the knowledge of soul masters and soul beasts, and even the dean listened with relish.
Although he is the dean of Notting College, his strength is only that of a beginner soul master. At this time, Shi Yi also saw the gap. People will die if compared with people, and goods will be thrown away if compared with goods. No matter how bad Yu Xiaogang is, he can at least play high-end games with Liu Erlong and Flanders. In addition, Yu Xiaogang's background and experience, the knowledge and insights he possesses are not comparable to ordinary soul masters.
If we look at Yu Xiaogang from a God's perspective, Yu Xiaogang is naturally a waste compared to those masters, but we have to admit that Yu Xiaogang's knowledge and experience are beyond most people in this era when most soul masters generally find it difficult to reach the level of Soul Saint. At least he can complete the martial soul fusion technique with the Soul Saint, and has seen how the Soul Saint fights. He has followed Liu Erlong and Flanders to many places that low-level soul masters cannot reach.
Of course, Ning Fengzhi's words "He who gets the master gets the world" should be just a joke. Perhaps Ning Fengzhi meant to imply that he could get Tang San's support by winning over Yu Xiaogang. After all, Yu Xiaogang can represent Blue Lightning to a certain extent, and Tang San, as a disciple, has twin martial souls. There is no reason for the Haotian Sect to let go of such a genius. In addition, if all these are connected, it may be worthy of such an evaluation of getting the world.
As Yu Xiaogang's narration convinced Tang San more and more, Tang San's tone of voice became more and more intimate.
The journey of four hundred miles was not long, but it was not short either. It was not until noon the next day that they arrived at the destination of this trip, the Soul Hunting Forest.
After passing the market outside the forest, Yu Xiaogang and the dean soon led Shi Yi and Tang San into the forest.
"Now we have entered the forest. From now on, you must not leave me and the dean's side for a single step."
"Yes, teacher." Tang San responded, and Shi Yi nodded slightly.
At this time, Yu Xiaogang also summoned Luo Sanpao. Under Tang San's surprised eyes, Luo Sanpao appeared at Yu Xiaogang's feet and rubbed slightly, and then came to Shi Yi and rubbed Shi Yi's calf to show his closeness. In the past two years, Shi Yi, who has been with Yu Xiaogang, has naturally gotten along with Luo Sanpao a lot, and he can clearly feel Shi Yi's kindness to him.
"Xiao San, don't you want to know what my martial soul is? This is my martial soul. You can call it Luo Sanpao, or just Sanpao." Yu Xiaogang introduced it to Tang San.
Tang San was surprised and said, "But, isn't the manifestation of beast spirits possession? Why does it..."
Shi Yi said slowly, "The spirits of my teacher and I are all mutations. My teacher and I call this kind of mutation living mutation."
As he spoke, Shi Yi slowly raised his hand, and with a thought, the little ant also appeared in Shi Yi's palm.
At this time, the little ant had undergone earth-shaking changes, the most obvious of which was its size. It had grown a lot from the original normal ant size, and its intelligence had also become higher under Shi Yi's deliberate guidance.
"So, senior brother is also..."
Tang San looked at Shi Yi and Yu Xiaogang's spirits, and his face became more surprised.
"Is it very powerful?" Shi Yi chuckled.
"Okay, let's talk about spirits when we get back. Let's find a suitable spirit beast for you first. Sanpao, lead the way." Yu Xiaogang interrupted the conversation between the two and said to Luo Sanpao.
"Haha."
The fat Luo Sanpao shook his head and walked forward. Although he was a little fat, his movements were still quite agile. He sniffed something as he walked.
"Sanpao's sense of smell is very sensitive, and he can find the traces and strength of soul beasts." Yu Xiaogang explained to everyone briefly.
Yu Xiaogang is unique in using dragons as dogs, and Shi Yi smiled secretly in his heart.
The four of them continued to explore. Every time they saw a soul beast, Yu Xiaogang would instill the corresponding soul beast knowledge into Tang San, but most of the soul beasts they saw along the way were ordinary ten-year soul beasts.
The forest was larger than Shi Yi imagined, which made Shi Yi feel that there might be more people in this soul hunting forest than hundred-year soul beasts.
After searching for a long time, although there were many soul beasts that met the requirements, most of them were not old enough. Everyone arrived in the afternoon. Soon, a hint of yellow appeared in the trees and jungle.
Looking up at the sky, Yu Xiaogang said to everyone: "It seems that we have to stay in the soul hunting forest tonight. Let's find a place to camp first." The place where
Yu Xiaogang chose to camp was a depression, with complex terrain around it and surrounded by many towering trees. Tang San, who was about to sprinkle some insect repellent powder, made a discovery.
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(End of this chapter)