Strengthened by the Whale Glue, Ye Hengchuan judged that Wang Dachui's physical toughness was now no worse than some Spirit Masters around the twentieth Rank.
With this level of toughness, it was sufficient to obtain a spirit ring around five to seven hundred years old.
But Ye Hengchuan was still somewhat uncertain, after all, the current record for the age limit of a first spirit ring on the Douluo Continent definitely did not exceed four hundred years.
It was at this moment that Wang Dachui, feeling his body's newfound strength, looked at Ye Hengchuan, his eyes filled with longing.
"Sir, you said before that once the experiment succeeded, you could help me obtain my first spirit ring. I wonder if that's still possible now?"
Wang Dachui stared at Ye Hengchuan with an expectant expression.
A Spirit Saint helping him obtain a spirit ring! Such an opportunity was rare indeed!
"Of course, my word still counts for something,"
Ye Hengchuan replied instinctively. After answering, he glanced at Wang Dachui and suddenly had a flash of insight.
"Kid, since you've already gambled with me this first time, how about joining me for another one?"
"Okay!"
Wang Dachui agreed even faster this time, responding almost the instant Ye Hengchuan finished speaking.
"Hahaha, good kid! I like your temperament—seizing the opportunity the moment it appears."
Ye Hengchuan praised as he patted Wang Dachui's shoulder.
He had already decided that he must take Wang Dachui under his wing later, even if only to assign him minor tasks.
After settling things with Wang Dachui, Ye Hengchuan turned to Yu Xiaogang.
"Xiaogang, I'm taking him to obtain his spirit ring next. Do you want to come along and watch?"
Hearing Ye Hengchuan's words, Yu Xiaogang nodded.
He had followed the Whale Glue experiment this far; obtaining the spirit ring was the final step. There was no reason for him not to go.
Thus, the next day, the three of them set out on the road to obtain Wang Dachui's first spirit ring.
Their destination was the Thunder Forest, a location near Blue Lightning City for obtaining spirit rings, a Spirit Beast forest managed by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
There were basically no high-level Spirit Beasts there, which was precisely why Ye Hengchuan dared to bring Yu Xiaogang along.
Upon arriving at the Thunder Forest, the next step was to find a suitable Spirit Beast.
During this time, Ye Hengchuan explained a lot about Spirit Hunting to Yu Xiaogang, who, witnessing it for the first time, naturally listened with rapt attention.
Wang Dachui, standing to the side, also listened carefully, committing everything Ye Hengchuan said to memory.
This was knowledge imparted by a Spirit Saint! When would he ever get another chance to receive guidance from a Spirit Saint under ordinary circumstances?
Led by Ye Hengchuan, the three quickly found a Spirit Beast suitable for Wang Dachui.
"Your Spirit is an Iron Rod, so this Iron Scale Beast is quite suitable for you."
"The Iron Scale Beast is covered in Iron Armor, has a metal attribute, which matches your Spirit. Additionally, the Iron Scale Beast is a strength-type Spirit Beast that can boost your power."
"Overall, choosing it won't be a mistake. However, this Iron Scale Beast is around five hundred and fifty years old."
"Your body has been enhanced. Based on my judgment, you should be able to absorb it. But attaching a spirit ring of this age as your first—we've never seen anything like this before."
"Whether it will actually succeed, I don't know yet. So the choice is yours. If you're unwilling, I'll find another suitable Spirit Beast for you later."
Ye Hengchuan laid everything out clearly, placing the decision in Wang Dachui's hands.
This time, Wang Dachui hesitated for a moment but gritted his teeth and agreed.
"Excellent!"
Ye Hengchuan nodded with satisfaction. He then severely wounded the Iron Scale Beast and placed it before Wang Dachui, who delivered the final blow.
A yellow spirit ring floated above the corpse of the Iron Scale Beast. Wang Dachui swallowed hard and began absorbing the spirit ring.
Yu Xiaogang and Ye Hengchuan, standing nearby, prayed silently, hoping Wang Dachui would succeed.
To the surprise of Yu Xiaogang and the other, Wang Dachui's absorption process was exceptionally smooth—so smooth they could hardly believe it.
In just a few minutes, Wang Dachui had completed absorbing the spirit ring. He opened his eyes, a silly grin on his Face.
"Sss—"
Seeing this, Ye Hengchuan sucked in a cold breath.
This was a spirit ring around five hundred and fifty years old! And he absorbed it in just a few minutes?
This speed indicated that the spirit ring's age was still far from Wang Dachui's limit.
Was the efficacy of Whale Glue truly this terrifying?
Sss—!
At this moment, it wasn't just Ye Hengchuan who sucked in a cold breath, but also everyone in the Black and White Worlds who knew nothing about Whale Glue.
The previous physical strengthening was still just speculation, still intangible. Now, the successful acquisition of the spirit ring was the official seal on the results.
If the experimental results shown by the heavenly curtain earlier had only stirred up a storm, then now, the storm had reached its most intense phase.
Black World, Suotuo City.
The same medicine shop as before.
Flender and the others from Shrek Academy gathered there once more, still proposing to purchase Whale Glue.
This time, however, the shopkeeper refused.
"My apologies, customers. We've already disposed of all our Whale Glue. We're truly out of stock now."
"Speaking of which, why didn't you buy it back then, customers? We had everything agreed upon back then, only the transaction remained."
The shopkeeper held his head high, looking at Flender and the others with a sarcastic tone.
"..."
Mocked by the shopkeeper, Flender was left speechless. Yes, why hadn't he bought it back then?
"Shopkeeper, you should think carefully about whether you really want to sell to us."
After a moment of silence, Flender ultimately decided to use force to pressure the man.
But unfortunately, this time, the shopkeeper wasn't afraid.
"Oh my, customer! You really only have this one trick, don't you? Pity. Now, all medicine shops in Suotuo City have received notice from the Spirit Hall Branch. We are no longer allowed to sell Whale Glue."
"If you want it, customer, you'll have to go see the Branch Master of the Spirit Hall."
The shopkeeper said with an exaggerated expression.
"What? The Spirit Hall? How can they do this!"
Dai Mubai and the others grew anxious, but they could only fret helplessly.
After all, the current Shrek Academy did not have the capability to contend with the Spirit Hall.
In the end, the group could only leave the shop dejectedly.
On the way back to Shrek Academy, Flender looked up at the heavenly curtain, feeling like crying but having no tears.
He always felt he was being toyed with by the heavenly curtain.
[The film continues...]
[Back in Blue Lightning City, after bidding farewell to Ye Hengchuan, Yu Xiaogang excitedly returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect with the experimental results.]
[He wanted to quickly tell his father, Yu Yuanzhen, the good news.]
[With Whale Glue, he could obtain higher-age spirit rings in the future, increasing his chances of defying the heavens and changing his fate.]
[At the very least, with the Whale Glue he discovered, his father wouldn't have to endure the Family members' criticism because of him anymore.]
[Just as Yu Xiaogang excitedly returned home with the results, he found a middle-aged man blocking the entrance to his house, standing guard as if on duty.]
["Yu Qingya? What's he doing here?"]
[Yu Qingya, son of the Third Elder of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, a sixty-sixth Rank Spirit Emperor, was a somewhat prominent figure in the Family.]
["He's probably here with the Third Elder to see Father."]
[Thinking this, Yu Xiaogang tried to walk past him.]
[However, at that moment, Yu Qingya blocked Yu Xiaogang's path.]
["Halt! No entry allowed now!"]
[The tone was stiff and cold, laced with disgust and condescension. Yu Xiaogang looked up and saw the disdain in Yu Qingya's eyes.]
[Frowning, Yu Xiaogang didn't stop and tried to walk around him.]
["Didn't you hear what I said?"]
[Yu Qingya's voice rang out again. Immediately after, Yu Xiaogang could sense something coming towards him.]
[Dodging by sidestepping, Yu Xiaogang looked at Yu Qingya, who had tried to grab his collar, and felt a surge of anger rise within him.]
["This is my home. Why should I listen to you?"]
[Yu Xiaogang's question caused Yu Qingya's gaze to grow even colder.]
["A good-for-nothing who brings shame upon the Family, yet still has the nerve to run around everywhere."]
["If I were you, I would have stayed home and never stepped out!"]
[Yu Qingya mocked.]
["You said it yourself—that's you. Don't think everyone is like you, someone who, with poor talent, doesn't even think of finding a solution and just idles away in the Family."]
[After throwing down these words, Yu Xiaogang walked into the house.]
[Watching Yu Xiaogang's retreating back, Yu Qingya clenched his fists.]
["Hmph! If you weren't the Sect Master's son, I'd make sure you paid for this!"]
[With a cold snort, Yu Qingya turned and resumed his guard post as before.]
[Passing by Yu Qingya and returning home, Yu Xiaogang immediately overheard a stream of words.]
["No matter what, the clan cannot possibly supply Yu Xiaogang with resources equivalent to those for a Genius!"]
["Although you are the Sect Master, this Sect does not belong to you alone. With his level of talent, what right does Yu Xiaogang have to enjoy the treatment of a Genius?"]
["We haven't even expelled him from the Family, and that's only out of respect for you, Sect Master. Yet you still want to apply for Genius-level treatment for him?"]
["Making the Sect a laughingstock across the Douluo Continent—we haven't even held him accountable for that yet. Wanting resources? Impossible!"]
[Inside the room, Yu Yuanzhen stared at the several Elders, his expression grim.]
[Although his son Yu Xiaogang had poor talent, from their interactions, Yu Yuanzhen could tell his son was very intelligent.]
[More importantly, he had the determination to become stronger—to wash away the disgrace for himself and for his father.]
[Such a son—Yu Yuanzhen was determined to support him no matter what.]
[But the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect wasn't something he alone decided. They were a Family, and resources naturally had to be concentrated on the geniuses.]
[Taking a deep breath, Yu Yuanzhen suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart and forced a smile onto his Face.]
["Elders, Xiaogang is just a bit lacking in talent. He's still very clever. I believe he can grow. He..."]
[Before Yu Yuanzhen could finish, an Elder raised a hand to interrupt him.]
["That's just your wishful thinking. First Rank Innate Spirit Power—how many people on the Douluo Continent with First Rank Innate Spirit Power have ever defied the heavens and changed their fate over all these years?"]
["We cannot waste vast resources on a good-for-nothing. Wouldn't it be better to Cultivate others with those resources?"]
[The Elder's words made Yu Yuanzhen clench his fists, but he still wanted to try one more time.]
[Just then, suddenly.]
[Bang!]
[The door was flung open. Everyone looked over to see Yu Xiaogang standing at the doorway, his Face cold.]
["Father, you don't need to do this. I can obtain the resources needed for cultivation myself!"]