As the yellow spirit ring floated up and down, spirit power began to continuously pour into Jin Bao's Spirit. However, during this process, the spirit power was channeled through the Meridians in his body before entering the Spirit. Unlike the spirit power circulation during regular Cultivation, the spirit power in this state was very violent, constantly trying to break free from Jin Bao's mental control, burst through the constraints of his Meridians, and tear his body apart.
"Steady, you must stay steady!" Jin Ge clenched his fists nervously from the side.
Du Lude had already begun to stand guard. It was common knowledge in the Spirit Master's world that one should not interrupt someone absorbing a spirit ring unless it was the most critical moment. Moreover, even if the two of them wanted to help from the side, they couldn't.
As the spirit power poured in, Jin Bao kept his eyes tightly shut and his teeth clenched, sweat appearing on his forehead.
At this moment, the originally violent spirit power began to come under control. After the first wave of spirit power entered Jin Bao's spirit ring, the subsequent spirit power flowed more and more smoothly.
However, this did not mean the crisis had passed.
A Spirit is produced by the combination of a person's Spirit and Bloodline, and the same applies to a spirit ring.
This hundred-year spirit ring carried the residual consciousness of the Gold-Devouring Rat.
Spirit Masters hunt Spirit Beasts, and Spirit Beasts kill Spirit Masters; the relationship between the two is irreconcilable. In life, Spirit Beasts use their teeth, claws, and skills to kill Spirit Masters.
After death, their resentment towards Spirit Masters resides within the spirit ring, impacting their Spirit when the Spirit Master absorbs it. If a Spirit Master cannot pass this stage, even if they eventually absorb the spirit ring, they will suffer mental trauma or even become an idiot.
At this moment, illusions appeared in Jin Bao's mind.
He was running alone in a dark space, with a pack of Gold-Devouring Rats chasing him like crazy.
Waves of fear surged in his heart, and in the illusion, Jin Bao could only keep running.
Suddenly, a giant Gold-Devouring Rat descended from the sky, landing right in front of Jin Bao.
It opened its massive mouth as if it were about to swallow Jin Bao in one bite.
At that moment, a golden coin flew out of Jin Bao's body.
That was his Spirit, but it was somewhat different.
Not only was the color of this coin brighter than Jin Bao's usual Spirit, but most importantly, it had a pair of wings!
This is...!
Jin Bao watched in surprise as the coin flew toward the giant Gold-Devouring Rat and landed firmly on its forehead.
A golden light shone, and a massive phantom of the coin appeared above the Gold-Devouring Rat. The square hole of the coin happened to trap the Gold-Devouring Rat inside.
As the golden light grew brighter, the Gold-Devouring Rat shrank under the constraint of the coin until it became a palm-sized rat and fell into Jin Bao's arms.
Opening his hands, a Gold-Devouring Rat exactly like the one Jin Bao had killed appeared before his eyes.
However, at this moment, there was no hatred in the Gold-Devouring Rat's eyes, only a sense of pleasing him. On its forehead, there was a small coin mark.
Only then did Jin Bao notice that the patterns on the back of this Gold-Devouring Rat had become four full lines.
The winged coin seemed exhausted and fell directly back into Jin Bao's body.
Immediately after, Jin Bao found that the surrounding illusion had changed.
Money, gold coins, they were everywhere!
'What's the situation now?' Jin Bao found that he could think in this state.
'By logic, shouldn't it be time for the final Fusion?' Jin Bao was sure he remembered correctly; after the Spirit Beast's resentment is resisted, the power in the spirit ring starts to strengthen the Spirit Master's body.
This is one of the reasons why a Spirit Master's physical strength grows stronger and stronger, and it is also the final test. However, compared to the danger of the first two tests, this one is much easier.
At this moment, gold coins began to fall from the mountain of coins in front of him, and Jin Bao found he couldn't move.
As the falling gold coins accumulated at his feet, they began to pile up continuously until Jin Bao's body was completely submerged.
If Jin Bao could have performed internal inspection at this time, he would have discovered that under the guidance of the coin in his chest, the power from the spirit ring—after completing the basic strengthening of his body—concentrated on the middle finger of his right hand.
At this moment, if the bone of Jin Bao's right middle finger were exposed, it would be seen that this phalanx had completely turned into a pale gold color after being refined by spirit power.
After completing all this, the coin finally went completely silent.
Jin Bao suddenly opened his eyes and found that it was almost dark.
"Son, how is it?" Jin Ge immediately leaned in and asked.
Jin Bao breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed he had successfully absorbed the spirit ring.
"I succeeded, Dad!" Jin Bao stood up with a smile.
As he spoke, Jin Bao released his Spirit. However, his Money Spirit seemed to have no changes other than a brighter color and being slightly larger.
But Jin Ge, standing to the side, noticed that after summoning the Spirit, his son seemed to exude an aura of wealth and a sense of friendliness.
"I never thought a Spirit could have this kind of ability. If used in business negotiations, it should be very useful!" Jin Ge said instinctively, then shook his head. 'My son is going to be a powerful Spirit Master, why am I thinking about business again!'
"Son, try out the effect of your First Spirit Skill!"
Wasn't the purpose of obtaining a spirit ring to get a Spirit Ability? He brought his son here himself instead of letting him go with the school teachers just to ensure he got the Spirit Ability his son wanted, right?
A Spirit Master with only spirit power but no suitable Spirit Ability cannot exert their true strength, and it might even ruin a Spirit Master who is very talented in one area.
For example, if Du Lude, as a Power Attack System Soul Master, obtained an agility-type Spirit Ability, it would affect his combat power.
And Jin Bao, as a Spirit Master following the support system route, if he really obtained an offensive Spirit Ability like Metal Cutting, he would truly have to change his development direction!
Jin Bao took a deep breath. "First Spirit Skill, Money Shield!"
As the spirit ring lit up, the Money Spirit quickly emitted light, condensing an energy shield with coin patterns. It was half the size of Jin Ge's body; at Jin Bao's height, it could completely block one side of him.
"My First Spirit Skill, Money Shield, can be applied to desired targets, currently up to three targets simultaneously. The maximum attack limit the shield can withstand is determined by my spirit power allocation. Currently, it can withstand a full-strength strike from a Two-ring Agility Attack System Soul Master in their normal state."
As Jin Bao spoke, his spirit ring flashed, and shields appeared on Jin Ge and Du Lude as well.
"Furthermore, the shield can move according to my will, but it cannot exceed a half-meter range around the target's body." Jin Bao said as he looked at his father, then withdrew his Spirit Ability and Spirit.
Jin Ge laughed loudly. "Good son! That's a great Spirit Ability. With this, you'll definitely be stronger than that classmate of yours!"