Chapter 42: Focus.
Ning Rongrong's question reminded Shi Yi.
"Now that I have the immortal treasures, I can try to develop those crucial and vulnerable areas and tiny meridian branches. Consuming the immortal treasures should make my body more resilient. With other immortal treasures at hand, even if I use them for repair, as long as I can achieve significant results, it'll be worth it," Shi Yi thought to himself.
Zhao Wuji soon arrived at Shi Yi's place and wasn't surprised to see the newly joined Ning Rongrong. Two hundred thousand gold soul coins might be an astronomical sum for an ordinary person, but for a soul master, it would only take a few months. Now that Ning Rongrong has joined Shi Yi's training, if Shi Yi is willing, he can even continue this training until his gravity has no effect at all.
Based on his understanding of Shi Yi, Zhao Wuji estimated that his soul skills would be almost ineffective by the time Shi Yi reached the Soul Emperor level.
"You're quite capable, kid. You've even lured the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's young masters here. It seems those other little guys won't be able to defeat this team spirit battle," Zhao Wuji smiled at Shi Yi.
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong glared at Shi Yi, a look of embarrassment on her face.
Shi Yi shook his head slightly and said, "Those wonderful teamwork in so-called team spirit battles is just a show for noble gentlemen. Compared to such boring things, I hope they can gain something from their training."
Zhao Wuji nodded and said, "You're right, kid. Team spirit battles are just child's play. When a spirit master reaches a high level, both the power and coverage of their spirit skills become extremely powerful. Too many people are actually a burden."
Zhao Wuji paused and continued, "However, for these two little kids, team spirit battles do have some significance. One has the opportunity to develop a spirit fusion skill, and the other can try to use multiple people to assist her, which will improve her support ability."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing temporarily paused her training, and Ning Rongrong's eyes fell on Shi Yi.
Shi Yi smiled slightly and said, "In my opinion, the most important thing for assisting a soul master is to choose a suitable partner, or even a relative. This is especially important for a purely numerical single-soldier assist like the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda. Rongrong's father did a very good job in this regard. With pillars like Jian Gu and the other two, would they assist other trash? This is exactly what the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect's special sect rule means."
Ning Rongrong nodded in agreement upon hearing this, and a glimmer of light appeared in her eyes. Just as she was about to say, "Then does that mean I don't need to practice distraction control?"
Shi Yi smiled slightly and added, "Don't nod so quickly. Even if you only assist one person with distraction control, you must reach a very high level."
Upon hearing this, the light in Ning Rongrong's eyes was instantly extinguished by Shi Yi's words.
"The assistance of a good partner combined with the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda has an extremely high lower limit, but the role of distraction control is to increase your upper limit. This upper limit does not only refer to the upper limit of the number of assists, but more to the upper limit of the extension of time. The stronger your assisting object is, the more obvious the effect of the amplification will be."
"The more soul skills you can control, the stronger the control, the higher the mental power, and the deeper your understanding of that close partner will be. You can even know how to switch the amplification effect he wants in the blink of an eye during the battle. In this way, in a sense, even if you only give him an 80% increase in strength, and the other amplifications are in the idle period, he can still exert the effect of an 80% increase in all attributes when fighting the enemy."
"Okay, okay, isn't it okay for me to practice? Why are you as nagging as Dad?" Ning Rongrong pouted.
"As for Zhuqing, I think it's better to focus on cultivation than to waste time with Dai Mubai. In my opinion, true spirit fusion is more about fate than breeding sows like Xingluo. The spirit fusion of teacher, dean, and another person can even reach a 99% compatibility, while the spirits of dean and teacher are actually not that relevant."
"I'm sure the spirit compatibility of those in the Xingluo royal family is only 70% or 80% at best. The missing 2 or 3% is because, can a member of the royal family truly achieve a spiritual connection with a powerful official?" Shi Yi said with a smile. Zhu
Zhuqing's face was complicated upon hearing this. She knew very well that her spirit compatibility with Dai Mubai wasn't even the 70% or 80% Shi Yi claimed. The two of them only had 60%, and Davis's compatibility with his sister was even lower. It was only because they were born earlier that their cultivation level was higher.
"Alright, Old Zhao can't argue with you. I'll continue training with you. They've all gone to the Great Soul Fighting Arena for actual combat training, but no one's providing food," Zhao Wuji said playfully.
Upon hearing this, Shi Yi's gaze fell on Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing. He said somewhat sheepishly, "I suddenly think it would be a good idea to go to Soto City for some practical training like my teacher. What do you think?"
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Shi Yi and said calmly, "Training."
"You're the teacher, you cook!" Ning Rongrong glared at Shi Yi.
"Remember to make my share," Zhao Wuji smiled.
Shi Yi could only nod helplessly. In his previous life, he had actually enjoyed cooking alone. Earning money there was a way to live, and eating was part of life. But in this world, with his daily responsibilities, Shi Yi had long since forgotten about his life. In this world, only the strong are entitled to enjoy life.
As the training began, Zhu Zhuqing's figure began to move around in front of Shi Yi's room. Ning Rongrong, meanwhile, remained within Zhao Wuji's gravity field, practicing her mind control. As she struggled to resist the gravity created by Zhao Wuji, her heavy breathing became increasingly difficult.
Shi Yi wasn't surprised. He could tell at a glance how much of a sham Ning Rongrong's distraction control was. If Yu Xiaogang's training with Ning Rongrong was more physical, his was more focused on mental concentration. Concentration is particularly difficult for someone with Ning Rongrong's personality, but it's an essential state of mind in cultivation.
Focusing on one thing and repeating it have vastly different effects. This is why Shi Yi admired Zhu Zhuqing so much, for her strong will, unwavering conviction, and exceptional focus in cultivation.
Gravity existed not just to distract Ning Rongrong. Humans are remarkable creatures. When their physical condition is constantly weakened, or even in times of great crisis, their bodies can unleash their potential beyond their normal capabilities.
Of course, there are still drawbacks after this outburst, but with Ning Rongrong's constant supply of medicinal herbs, they're full of life again the next day.
Shi Yi could sense that as Ning Rongrong gradually acclimated to gravity, her ability to control her distraction gradually stabilized, even as her physical condition was constantly weakened.
Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuqing, just as Shi Yi had said, was focused. She didn't just repeat herself, but each time she failed to collect a crystal particle, she reflected before beginning the next practice. Focus wasn't simply repetition; it was a complete commitment to perfecting what she set out to do.
After observing the two's practice, Shi Yi retrieved his tungsten armor from his soul guide, donned it, and entered Zhao Wuji's gravity field, summoning his spirit rings to hone his control.
His daily morning runs and his current control of his spirit rings were both ways Shi Yi honed his control: one was to cultivate physical control, maximizing his strength and converting it into speed, the other to fine-tune the multi-pronged operation of his spirit power.
Time flew by during practice, and when he saw it was almost time, Shi Yi tossed his tungsten armor into his soul guide and headed back to his cabin.
After a quick wash, Shi Yi began to skillfully prepare the ingredients before him. His knife was incredibly precise, and he suddenly felt like a master chef from his past life. Each cut was powerful yet graceful.
"As my cultivation level improves, whatever I do will be enhanced accordingly. It's true that there are many paths, but all lead to the same destination."
Shi Yi smiled slightly, looking at the familiar kitchen utensils before him. A flicker of nostalgia crossed his eyes. These utensils from his past life were all handy tools he had acquired while practicing the art of cloaking.
"Although there aren't the additives of my past life, the quality of the ingredients in this world is remarkably high," Shi Yi thought to himself.
Gradually, Shi Yi became more focused, his movements smooth and rhythmic, like a silent dance. The oil in the wok began to smoke, and he quickly poured the chopped ingredients into the pot. With a sizzling sound, the aroma immediately spread, filling the entire kitchen.
Shi Yi adjusted the heat frequently, gently stirring with a spoon to ensure each ingredient was evenly cooked. A long-lost love for life shone in Shi Yi's eyes. As time passed, the color of the dish became more enticing, and the aroma grew richer.
Finally, he plated the dish, garnished it with some green chopped green onions, as was customary in his past life, and placed it in a food container.
When Shi Yi went out with the food container to call the others for dinner, they had already stopped their training and gathered around the table in Shi Yi's small room.
"Boy, I think you're the true food-type spirit master. I can tell it's good just by the smell," Zhao Wuji said with a grin, looking at Shi Yi.
Shi Yi took the dishes out of the food box and said with a smile, "Teacher Zhao is willing to learn. It's actually very easy to do."
"You're here, kid. Just do it. It won't take long anyway," Zhao Wuji said playfully.
Shi Yi's face darkened, and he nodded helplessly. After all, he was just cooking, and he had to eat. With his high cultivation, his hands and feet were nimble, and even cooking wouldn't make a single mistake. As for the mess after dinner, he could just find someone in the village and pay them a little money to clean up.
The next month was peaceful. Without the Shrek people around, Shi Yi felt like he was back to his days studying at Notting Academy.
In that month, Zhu Zhuqing's progress was astonishing. She was able to collect most of the hair crystal particles before they even hit the ground. Of course, the number of hair crystal particles was carefully calculated by Shi Yi. According to Shi Yi's estimation, Zhu Zhuqing would most likely not be able to complete the task before she broke through level 30.
But estimates are always just estimates. In Shi Yi's view, Zhu Zhuqing was the one among the Shrek people most likely to break through her limits.
Ning Rongrong's progress was also quite good; at least she could calm down and focus on practicing distraction control.
Just when Shi Yi thought things could continue like this, Yu Xiaogang returned.
Shi Yi, who was training, paused.
"Teacher? You should be in the Great Soul Fighting Arena by now," Shi Yi said, leaving the gravity field and heading towards Yu Xiaogang.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, unfazed by
Yu Xiaogang's return, continued their training. Yu Xiaogang didn't respond immediately, but instead cast his gaze on Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong. He also noticed Ning Rongrong's progress. If Zhu Zhuqing's discipline and obedience were strong, then Ning Rongrong was probably the worst. Yu Xiaogang actually saw the same obedience in Ning Rongrong.
"Teacher, how's it going? Not bad," Shi Yi chuckled.
Yu Xiaogang looked at Shi Yi, who had a complex expression on her face, and said, "Very good. How did you do it?"
"A teacher's authority alone won't motivate students to learn. People are influenced by the way they associate with others. Morality may not be particularly important to a spirit master, but for a student, learning good morals is more conducive to down-to-earth cultivation." Shi Yi chuckled.
Yu Xiaogang nodded and sighed, "It seems Flanders's original decision was not wrong. You are indeed suited to be a teacher."
"If I'm guessing correctly, you're here to get them to participate in team spirit battles," Shi Yi said with a chuckle.
Yu Xiaogang's face lit with surprise. He pulled out a stack of information from his spirit guide. Before Shi Yi even touched it, he saw Yu Tianheng's name.
"Oh, Yu Tianheng, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex, you're really not polite. This has a lot to do with you. Do you want your people to know the immensity of heaven and earth, or do you want them to know the immensity of heaven and earth?" Shi Yi chuckled.
Yu Xiaogang looked at Shi Yi calmly and said, "He's my nephew. I'm happy to see either side win. What do you think?"
Shi Yi casually flipped through the information, nodded slightly, and smiled, "Very good. For your sake, I'll let them go, right? They're facing a genius-level opponent, and it'll allow Zhuqing and Rongrong to see their own growth, which is a bit of an inspiration."
Yu Xiaogang nodded, feeling relieved. Seeing Ning Rongrong's state, he had been worried that Shi Yi would disapprove of their participation in the team spirit battle.
Getting such a mischievous student into such a state of cultivation is no easy task.
Yu Xiaogang looked at Shi Yi in surprise and asked, "You're so confident in them?"
Shi Yi nodded matter-of-factly, "I'm sure that with the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda's boost, Zhuqing's speed will be faster than the opponent's agility-attack spirit master. They'll definitely shine in this team spirit battle."
Yu Xiaogang nodded. He was also very interested in Shi Yi's training results. Although he didn't plan to accept any more disciples, education was always the top priority for a family, or even a sect.
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