"If my judgment is correct, fusing with the Lone Bamboo's spirit ring will greatly improve the toughness of your Blue Silver Grass," Yu Xiaogang explained, his voice weak but clear. Since the defining characteristic of Lone Bamboo was its resilience, it stood to reason that this attribute would be passed on to the martial soul.
"Teacher, I think my first spirit skill is called... Blue Silver Entanglement," Tang San said thoughtfully. The name was simple enough: Blue Silver Entanglement allowed him to use his spirit power to summon his Blue Silver Grass and bind an enemy, rendering them immobile.
"Ahem…!"
A short distance away, Huo Feng suddenly broke into a violent coughing fit. When he heard the name "Blue Silver Entanglement," he had to fight back a laugh, and the sudden coughing was the only way he could hide his amusement.
"Huo Feng, are you alright?" Yu Xiaogang turned his gaze toward him, his expression neutral. During his earlier conversation with Tang San, he'd learned that Huo Feng had also been injured in the fight with the Datura Snake.
Huo Feng quickly waved his hands to show he was fine. "I'm okay, Master. It's just a little tightness in my chest."
"Huo Feng, you see the state I'm in," Yu Xiaogang began, his voice growing faint again, as if he were on the verge of collapsing. "I'm afraid I won't be able to help you find a spirit ring."
Huo Feng sneered inwardly. You old fox, I bet you never planned on helping me find one anyway. But thanks to Yu Xiaogang's inaction, his own spirit ring seemed to be quite impressive. Despite his inner thoughts, Huo Feng maintained a polite expression. "It's alright, Master. You should focus on getting some rest."
Yu Xiaogang nodded weakly and turned his attention back to Tang San. "Little San, show me your first spirit skill."
"Okay, Teacher," Tang San replied, immediately channeling his spirit power.
In an instant, more than ten strands of emerald-green Blue Silver Grass erupted from the ground. They shot toward a nearby tree, wrapping around its thick trunk and pulling tight. The grass constricted with incredible force, but that was all. A flicker of disappointment crossed Yu Xiaogang's face, though he quickly hid it. The Blue Silver Grass continued to tighten, its fibers straining, but it never snapped. From this, it was clear that the toughness granted by the Lone Bamboo was excellent—perhaps even comparable to a strong hemp rope.
He nodded at Tang San with an affirmative look. "Your first spirit ring has met my expectations. It has the key characteristics of a control-type spirit master. The main role of a control-type is to restrict the opponent, and your 'Entanglement' skill does exactly that. If you were working with a powerful attacker, your advantage on the battlefield would be significant."
So, I'm just a support player for my whole life? Huo Feng thought to himself, understanding the implications perfectly, even if Tang San didn't. In a one-on-one fight, Tang San would have a hard time winning. But with a heavy hitter by his side, he could provide valuable assists. In simple terms, he was a little better than an ordinary person, but not by much.
"That sounds pretty good," Tang San muttered, seemingly pleased with the result.
After a brief rest, Tang San once again carried the injured Yu Xiaogang on his back, and the three of them began the journey out of the Spirit Hunting Forest. Following Yu Xiaogang's directions, they walked for half a day before finally emerging from the woods and catching a carriage back to Notting Junior Spirit Master Academy.
The trip had taken a severe toll on Yu Xiaogang. Not only was he suffering from the Datura Snake's potent venom, but he also had a broken arm. It would likely take him a year or two to make a full recovery.
They arrived back at the academy in the morning while the other students were in class. Tang San carried Yu Xiaogang directly to his room, while Huo Feng headed straight for Dormitory 7. The dorm was empty, so he locked the door behind him and walked over to his bed.
"This…"
The moment he saw his bed, Huo Feng froze.
"Pink sheets?"
An oversized, glaringly pink bedsheet was neatly spread over the bed he shared with Xiao Wu. It stood out like a sore thumb in a room otherwise filled with plain black and gray linens. He didn't even have to think about it; this was definitely Xiao Wu's doing.
Shaking his head, Huo Feng pushed the thought aside. He had more important things to deal with. He sat cross-legged on the bed and took a deep breath. With his help, Tang San had successfully obtained and absorbed his first spirit ring—the famously powerful Blue Silver Entanglement. But now, it was his turn.
Thinking this, he opened the system interface.
Swish!
A familiar light curtain appeared before him, but the interface had changed. It was now divided into four sections instead of three. Next to the usual [Host Information], [Martial Soul], and [Sacrifice Point] tabs, there was a new one: [System Warehouse]. The system had previously informed him that the rewards for sacrificing Yu Xiaogang's opportunity would be stored there temporarily.
Huo Feng tapped on the [System Warehouse] tab. The light curtain flickered and changed, revealing a grid of five by five, totaling twenty-five empty slots. The first two slots, however, held items.
"Space Storage Ring Soul Guide," Huo Feng read the name in the first grid before selecting it.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Space Storage Ring Soul Guide.] [This soul guide contains a storage space of one hundred cubic meters. The host can bind it by injecting it with spirit power!]
Following the system's instructions, Huo Feng channeled his spirit power into the simple black ring that had appeared in his palm.
Buzz!
The ring vibrated for a moment and then fell silent. The binding was complete. Huo Feng tested it immediately, finding that a simple thought was all it took to store and retrieve physical objects.
"Good," he nodded in satisfaction. This soul guide would make things much more convenient.
Next, he turned his attention to the second grid, his eyes widening with excitement. "Five-hundred-year-old Thunder Yellow Spirit Ring!" A fanatical glint appeared in his eyes. Anyone would be thrilled to see such a reward, and Huo Feng was incredibly eager to see what his first spirit ring could do.
"System, what does the 'thunder' attribute mean?" he asked, a bit confused. It seemed his spirit ring was different from others.
[Ding! The host's martial soul is the Dugu Nine Swords!] [Every ten levels, the host can add an additional attribute to their spirit ring!] [The host's first spirit ring attribute is: Thunder!]
A spark of understanding lit up Huo Feng's eyes. After hearing the system's explanation, his anticipation grew even stronger. He immediately selected the reward.
Buzz!
The moment he claimed it, the system interface vanished. A brilliant yellow halo of light materialized in the air before him, floating quietly. Tiny arcs of blue electricity danced across its surface, crackling with contained power.
[Ding! The system has detected that the host has received a 500-year Lightning Yellow Spirit Ring.] [Does the host choose to fuse with it?]
The system's voice echoed in his mind. Huo Feng took a final, deep breath, his heart pounding in his chest, and said without hesitation, "Fusion!"
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