'Now that you said that, I'm not sleepy anymore.'
Yang Yunhai's spirit lifted, though his face still showed a cautious expression. He said softly, "Lord Bishop, if possible, I would like to obtain a storage-type soul tool, preferably one that can store living creatures."
"This evolution of my martial soul made me realize the miraculous nature of rare herbs. So I want to start researching plants with medicinal value."
"And at the same time, I want to test whether I can expand this new ability I gained. Right now, I can only communicate with Blue Silver Grass. I don't know if, after further practice, I might be able to establish a connection with other plants as well."
'In other words, maybe in the future I can rely on this ability to find immortal herbs. The bait has been cast—will Chrysanthemum Douluo bite?'
'If he's willing to teach me about immortal herbs, then please accept this disciple's bow!'
He knew the possibility was slim, but it cost him nothing to try. Besides, Salas had already checked his body. Even if Chrysanthemum Douluo came later, he wouldn't bother checking again, which meant his spirit bone's safety was practically guaranteed.
And with immortal herbs, the more he knew, the better.
"Also, if I study theories in the future, I might need small soul beasts for research. Having a storage-type soul tool that can store living creatures would make things much easier."
After saying this, Yang Yunhai stepped back slightly. "Of course, if that's not possible, then an ordinary one will do."
If he could obtain a storage-type soul tool, then with his third soul skill he could produce tiny parasitic spores, let them float onto Dugu Bo, and siphon a trace of soul power to maintain their existence. This would allow him to track the position of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Once inside, he could use the storage-type soul tool to pack up the immortal herbs and take them away.
It would be extremely difficult to execute, but if the path through Dugu Yan failed, it was still a viable backup plan.
"Alright, I will report your request and reasoning to Her Holiness." Salas nodded. A storage-type soul tool for living creatures would be difficult since they were rare across the continent, but an ordinary one should not be a problem.
"Also, I have another request." Yang Yunhai added, "I hope Lord Bishop can provide me with a map of the Heaven Dou Empire. It doesn't need to be too detailed—something at the level given to branch halls would be enough. That way, when I travel, I won't have to worry about getting lost."
'Could it be this child is directionally challenged? Was he struck by lightning too many times and lost his sense of direction?' Salas couldn't help thinking of this possibility.
After all, in Yang Yunhai's written story, he had indeed gotten lost while traveling near Nuoding City.
And when he found that mountain with the rare treasure, it seemed like he just stumbled into it.
'At least it didn't damage his intellect…' Salas thought. He stopped dwelling on it and nodded. "That's easy. When I return, you can come back here and take it together with the soul tool."
A full map of the Heaven Dou Empire was not small, and Yang Yunhai didn't yet have a soul tool. Carrying it out of Spirit Hall openly would draw attention and easily link him with Spirit Hall.
"Thank you, Lord Bishop." Yang Yunhai quickly expressed his gratitude.
"There is one more thing." He continued, "On my way out of Star Dou Forest, I rescued a girl who was alone. Her name is Zhu Zhuqing. I've heard about the matter between the Star Luo imperial family and the Zhu family at the border. She came this time looking for her fiancé Dai Mubai. Since we were headed the same way, I traveled with her to Suotuo City. There, we happened to see Dai Mubai entering a hotel with two women in his arms."
"So I brought her with me to Heaven Dou City. I plan to take her with me into Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
"…." Salas studied Yang Yunhai again, then said evenly, "If possible, try to bring her into Spirit Hall as well. As for the Star Luo Empire and Dai Mubai, don't concern yourself. This is Heaven Dou Empire."
In terms of value, Yang Yunhai was far above Dai Mubai. That made the choice simple.
Given the cruel succession struggles of the Star Luo throne, if necessary, Salas wouldn't mind supporting Crown Prince Dai Weisi. If that happened, the so-called Third Prince Dai Mubai would vanish completely. Zhu Zhuqing, a concubine's daughter of the Zhu family, wouldn't matter much where she went.
"I'll try." Yang Yunhai nodded.
"Good." Salas nodded slightly, picking up Yang Yunhai's soul master certificate from the table as he stood and walked back to his desk. "Next, I'll issue you a new certificate. Your martial soul will still be recorded as Blue Silver Grass, with your soul power listed as rank 31."
"With your age and cultivation, once you join Heaven Dou Royal Academy's first team, you will inevitably have to reveal some of your strength."
"When that happens, news will spread, and many factions will be interested. Sooner or later, someone will investigate Nuoding City to confirm your background."
"When that happens, your rapid leap from rank 21 to Soul Elder in less than half a month will definitely be exposed."
"Other factions might be one thing, but if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect gets involved, things will become complicated."
"Heaven Dou Royal Academy is an Royal Academy, and its overseer is Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, disciple of Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. With that relationship, and because your martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, the sect won't do anything rash at first. But once their investigation confirms, the situation will change entirely."
"A civilian soul master reaching such rapid growth in such a short time—no one would fail to be curious, no one would let it go without digging deeper."
"Especially since Ning Fengzhi's inherited martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, is born with a flaw. That will only make them more interested."
"So before the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's investigators return, you need to use this window of time wisely. With your age and cultivation, once you join Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I'm certain the first to meet you will be Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. You must seize that chance. If he extends an olive branch, you can accept it temporarily. That way you will have his protection, and Ning Fengzhi will not dare act rashly against you."
"My guess is that soon after, Ning Fengzhi will use Xue Qinghe's connection to approach you and ask questions directly."
As he spoke, Salas returned to the sofa with the new certificate in hand. He placed it on the table and pushed it toward Yang Yunhai. "By the way, do you remember the exact location of the mountain where you found that bamboo shoot?"
"I don't remember the exact spot." Yang Yunhai shook his head, reciting the excuse he'd prepared. "But if I'm not wrong, it should have been toward the western side, near the border on the side closer to Star Dou Forest."
"As for the mountain's size or its exact distance from the border, I can't say. I was lost in the mist the entire time and had no idea where I was going. After I came out, I was still lost, and I don't even know if I took detours."
"To be honest, after I walked out of that mountain, I was completely dazed."
Salas nodded. "If Ning Fengzhi asks, you can vaguely say it was to the east. You could even mention your encounter with the bamboo shoot directly to Xue Qinghe when you first meet him."
"With your Blue Silver Grass martial soul advancing so quickly, I'm sure he won't be able to resist asking. And that would be the perfect chance to slip it into the conversation."
(End of Chapter)
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