He had just proposed the Qi and Blood Forging Golden Body method to the elderly spirit. Did he actually want to start researching it right now? That was naturally not the case. He had a very clear plan for himself. He knew exactly what he needed to do and when he needed to do it.
Although the Qi and Blood Forging Golden Body method was indeed very important, he was not idle at the moment. For him, it was just a project that had been given a new folder and a name.
He only had a rough idea for it, and he had not even built a basic framework yet. It was certain that this project would not provide him with any benefits in the short term. In fact, it might even hinder his progress if he focused too much on it.
But if that was the case, why did he propose this project in the first place? Naturally, he wanted to pique the interest of Electrolux. As fellow researchers, he did not believe Electrolux would be uninterested in such a concept. Sure enough, after he finished speaking, Electrolux pondered for a moment. A hint of amusement flashed in the old man's eyes.
"The collision and fusion of different systems? Indeed, that is not a bad idea at all," Electrolux murmured. But after a moment of deep thought, he unconsciously shook his head. "Unfortunately, I have not researched the knight system very much. My focus is more on magic and the soul. Because of that, I cannot offer you much help for now."
"It is alright!" Kong Mingan said with a smile. He then directly transmitted a document titled Self-Conceived Spirit Ring to Electrolux using his mind. "Elder Electrolux, what do you think of this idea instead?"
"Hmm?" Electrolux took the mental document and glanced at it. His eyes immediately brightened by a few shades. This thing was quite interesting. In just a few glances, the interest of Electrolux was fully piqued. But after reading for a while, he reacted. He looked at Kong Mingan with a hint of amusement. "You little rascal, are you trying to make me do all the hard work for you?"
"Cough... After all, when it comes to the soul, you are the greatest expert. Moreover, isn't this also for your revival? Don't you think the spirit ring has high malleability?" Kong Mingan replied.
Electrolux listened to him and unconsciously glanced at the notes regarding spirit ring materialization in the document. He scolded the boy with a laugh. "You rascal..." Sighing softly, Electrolux nodded his head. "Alright, I will handle this matter for you."
"Thank you, Elder Electrolux," Kong Mingan said.
"There is no need to be polite. In your own words, it is just mutual benefit," Electrolux said with a gentle smile. He then transformed back into a stream of gray light. He returned to the Eye of Life located in the glabella of the young man.
Kong Mingan breathed a slight sigh of relief. With Electrolux helping him advance the research on the spirit ring, he would not have to focus on research for the time being. Next, he had to focus on his cultivation and body tempering.
Just like that, according to his predetermined plan, time began to pass day by day. Spring turned to autumn, and time slipped through his fingers like sand. It went by unnoticed. When he finally came to his senses, a year and a half had already passed.
This year, Kong Mingan turned nine years old. His spirit power reached level 10, making him a Spirit Scholar ready to advance. However, his physical body was already comparable to an ordinary Spirit King.
This year, the Sun Moon Empire secretly established three special Soul Engineer battle groups. The Sun Moon Empire troops began to harass the Star Luo Empire troops in small teams multiple times along the border. The border showed many signs of impending war.
This year, the Great Sect Master and Second Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect simultaneously announced their secluded cultivation. They entrusted all sect affairs to the various Elders within the sect. They also confirmed the right of inheritance for the Young Sect Master. Also during this year, a business association named Mingmeng began to emerge in the commercial markets of the original three Douluo Empires. It was gradually monopolizing the spirit tool market.
"Damn it... why are you so tough, you guy?" Inside the laboratory of the Kong Family mansion, Xiao Hongchen spoke out. He had obtained his second spirit ring, a thousand-year one, some time ago. He covered his fist and looked at the person in front of him with a look of existential doubt.
Kong Mingan looked thoughtful, but the corners of his mouth curved slightly into a smile. "Perhaps my physique is just quite special?"
Several years had passed, and the once slightly immature youth had now grown up. Although he was still developing, his figure was no longer as thin as it had been before. A simple white lab coat could not conceal the gentle demeanor he exuded. He was like a sturdy piece of bamboo. His features were delicate, and his eyes were warm.
Yet, they carried a hint of casual nonchalance. This perfectly matched the faint smile on his lips. In summary, he had eyes that looked deeply at even dogs. He had a growing charisma that showed signs of evolving into something dangerous for the hearts of young girls.
Of course, all of that only applied to the opposite sex. In the eyes of Xiao Hongchen, this guy was a complete scoundrel. He looked like a pig trying to get the prized cabbage of his family. To Xiao, he looked utterly punchable no matter how one looked at him. Listening to the casual words of the boy, Xiao Hongchen finally could not hold back his frustration.
"So special that you can physically challenge a Spirit King one-on-one? Do you think I am stupid? This guy definitely cheated, right!" Xiao Hongchen yelled.
"Hmm... who knows," Kong Mingan smiled and spread his hands.
A little over a month ago, he had celebrated his ninth birthday. At the same time, he had also been practicing the Body Tempering Method for a full two years and eight months. At this point, some might ask a question. How could someone possess the physical body of a Spirit King after only two years and eight months of training? What else could it be but cheating? He could explain it here. It was very simple. He did cheat.
Do not forget that when the Body Tempering Method was first created, the average efficiency of other people was only one-fifth of his own. This was not because he was hiding knowledge or keeping good things for himself. It was because other people could not possess the same powerful control over their own spirit power as he did. Not even a Titled Douluo could match his control.
So, let us look at the result of his two years and eight months of body tempering. He had reached the level of a Spirit King. If you gave this method to a person with average talent, it would require at least thirteen to fourteen years. Furthermore, his achievement also relied on his almost infinite resource supply.
He had the terrifying recovery power brought by the Gold of Life. If calculated reasonably, if one relied solely on the Body Tempering Method without the Ring Tempering Method, it would take at least twenty years to achieve this level. The path of progress for a body cultivator was reasonable. It was just that Kong Mingan himself was unreasonable.
"Your progress speed is not slow either. Your second spirit ring is a thirteen-hundred-year one. At this rate, perhaps you could attempt a spirit ring of around six thousand years for your third ring," Kong Mingan said.
After all, Xiao Hongchen was a genius who could become a Spirit King at fifteen in the original story. Although Xiao Hongchen was occasionally a bit strange, his talent could definitely be described as excellent.
Xiao Hongchen raised an eyebrow. He was a little interested in this idea. If his third spirit ring was six thousand years, wouldn't he have a chance at a ten-thousand-year ring for his fourth?
Xiao Hongchen was about to ask more, but before he could speak, a silver-white figure walked over. She naturally hugged the arm of Kong Mingan.
"What are you two talking about?" Miss Meng asked. She had grown into a graceful young woman. She blinked her ice-blue eyes and looked at them with curiosity. Of course, the question was directed at Kong Mingan.
"Nothing, I was just looking at the body report of Xiao. How about yours? Is the report out yet? What are the numbers like?" Kong Mingan asked her.
"It is just average, I guess. It is just that you have made too many delicious things recently, Mingan. I think I have gained a bit of weight," she said softly.
"Have you?" Kong Mingan asked.
"Then try carrying me and find out?" she teased.
"That is not necessary..." Kong Mingan replied.
Xiao Hongchen watched his family's prized cabbage being courted by the pig. He thought to himself that this was enough. He was fuming with anger. "No, you two, that is enough! Don't actually treat me like I am just air!"