In the blink of an eye, a month had passed since the last fight. During this month, besides normal classes and Cultivating, Jin Bao had added going to the library to read to his daily routine.
He swore that he definitely didn't go to the library just to be with Mei Lele.
Because if it really were for Mei Lele, he wouldn't have brought Balu along.
Perhaps because the incident with Balu hadn't been spread throughout the school by the students in the noble class, many people would glance at him whenever he entered the library.
The gazes of some males often carried a hint of unfriendliness, especially when they fell on Jin Bao. However, the clothes the two wore indicated they were from the noble class, making them existences those people couldn't afford to provoke.
Yes, out of the people from the noble class, they were the only three who came to the library to read and remained on the first floor!
However, as mentioned before, a Spirit Master's Cultivation of spirit power can promote physical development. Even if these people might not have become true Spirit Masters yet, they already had their own thoughts regarding certain aspects.
If it weren't for the fact that a car from home came to pick up Jin Bao every day after school, he might have been cornered outside at some point.
"What book are we reading today?" Balu asked in a low voice, sitting beside Jin Bao.
"Today, I'm looking at books about Spirit Beasts producing spirit rings and Spirit Abilities." Jin Bao quietly pulled away a bit and opened the book he had taken from the shelf.
He was almost at Tenth Level; it would happen within the next couple of days. Therefore, he had to settle the matter of his spirit ring.
As a noble school, the teachers were quite responsible. As long as one reported their spirit power, teachers would lead a unified team to obtain spirit rings.
However, Jin Bao glanced at Mei Lele, who was reading; she didn't look like she had reached Tenth Level yet. In that case, he might be the only one who needed to obtain a spirit ring.
This wasn't just a random guess. Among the first-year students in this academy, those in the noble class had relatively better talent. However, usually, even the first-tier students in the noble class would only reach Tenth Level after the end of the first semester, let alone students from the ordinary classes.
"I'll probably have to wait until the end of this semester to reach Tenth Level. I really envy you! You'll be able to get your own spirit ring and Spirit Ability so soon," Balu whispered.
"No need to envy me, you'll have yours sooner or later," Jin Bao said as he continued to flip through the information in the book.
He had previously discovered in a book at home that the Spirit Abilities produced by the Gold-Devouring Rat were very suitable for him, but through more than a month of study, he learned that the Gold-Devouring Rat was not a Spirit Beast that was easy to find.
As the name suggested, Gold-Devouring Rats were Spirit Beasts that devoured metal, so they lived in mountainous areas with mineral deposits. However, the places where the school usually helped students obtain their First Spirit Ring were officially designated Spirit Beast forests, where Spirit Beasts like the Gold-Devouring Rat were rarely found.
Therefore, he had been looking for a new suitable Spirit Beast all week.
However, the content in these library books was not as detailed as the records in the book at his home; some only indicated which type of Spirit Master they were suitable for.
Time passed quickly while reading, and today Jin Bao again failed to find a suitable Spirit Beast.
"So, what kind of Spirit Ability do you actually want?" Balu couldn't help but ask after they left the library.
"I want a defensive Spirit Ability, but not the kind where I can't move and just become a target. The descriptions in the books are too simple; I really can't be sure," Jin Bao said.
"I think you can just report it. Since it's just you, maybe the teacher can give you some advice!" Balu said.
Jin Bao sighed. "I hope so!"
The two arrived at the teachers' office and found their homeroom teacher.
"You say you've already reached Tenth Level? Let's test it!" The teacher glanced at Jin Bao and signaled for him to test his spirit power.
He placed his hand on the crystal ball, and light radiated out, lighting up the entire crystal ball.
"You've already reached Tenth Level! That's wonderful!" The teacher looked at this scene with great surprise; it was her first time seeing a freshman reach Tenth Level so quickly.
The way she looked at Jin Bao also changed; now, in her eyes, Jin Bao represented an achievement!
"And you? Are you at Tenth Level too?" Only then did she notice Balu beside Jin Bao.
Balu quickly took a step back and shook his head. "No, teacher, I just came along with Jin Bao."
The teacher nodded with some disappointment. "Alright, you go back first! I'll take him to handle the procedures."
Balu glanced at Jin Bao. "I hope you succeed." Then he quickly ran out of the office.
Although he felt that Balu's mood seemed a bit off, the teacher was already in high spirits. She took Jin Bao's hand and walked toward the Dean of Students' office.
The acquisition of the First Spirit Ring was managed by the Dean of Students; only for the second ring would the Vice Principal take charge. As for the Principal, unless you were a true Genius, he wouldn't help you obtain a spirit ring!
After all, to be the principal of such a noble academy, his status and strength were not simple.
"Is something the matter?" the Dean of Students asked, looking at the teacher.
"Dean, this child has already reached Tenth Level!" the teacher said excitedly.
"Tenth Level, a freshman!?" The Dean of Students stood up and looked at Jin Bao.
"I remember now, your father is Jin Ge, right! With an Innate Spirit Power of Rank 8, reaching Tenth Level in less than two months—your talent is more than just good!" The Dean of Students pushed up his glasses, a smile on his face.
After all, he knew the temperament of these noble class students; as long as they didn't blatantly cause trouble, the faculty wouldn't interfere much. Especially regarding Cultivation, if their parents got anxious, they would naturally take charge of them.
Furthermore, the speed of Cultivation before Tenth Level was relatively fast; unless a child truly had an Innate level below Rank 3, one year was usually enough.
Thus, most students wouldn't even reach the Realm of the second ring by the time they graduated after five years. As a noble academy, they had recommendation slots for Advanced Spirit Master academies.
Only those who reached the second ring before graduation were qualified to be recommended by them.
And now, Jin Bao had reached Tenth Level in less than two months. With such potential and effort, he would likely reach the second ring around the third grade, and by graduation, he might even reach around Rank 25.
"Good, good, good! Mixi, this time, whether it's the Outstanding Teacher award or a bonus, you won't be lacking!" As the Dean of Students spoke, he walked up to Jin Bao, took his hand, and sat him down on a nearby sofa.
"So, have you thought about what kind of Spirit Beast and spirit ring you want?"
Jin Bao said, "Dean, I think a spirit ring from a Gold-Devouring Rat would suit me, but I read in a book that this kind of Spirit Beast is very rare in the nearby official Spirit Beast forests..."
The Dean of Students said, "Gold-Devouring Rats are indeed rare in the forests. However, you're the only one who has reached Tenth Level right now, so I'll make a special effort to find one for you!"