The morning sun filtered through the dilapidated windows of the Work-Study Student dormitory.
Lin Qingmo was awakened by a sensation of warm contact.
In his groggy state,
he only felt something soft tightly hugging him.
There was also a leg domineeringly draped over his waist.
It was heavy.
"Huh?"
He rubbed his eyes.
Looking down,
he froze in place instantly.
He saw Xiao Wu curled up in his blanket.
Her head was resting on his shoulder.
Her long eyelashes still bore traces of dried tears.
Her breathing was even.
She was sound asleep.
Clearly, she had rolled over from the neighboring bed last night.
And had subconsciously hugged him, using him as a body pillow.
Lin Qingmo: "..."
As a "gentleman" from Earth,
how could he harbor any improper thoughts towards a six-year-old girl?
Especially since she was a timid rabbit.
He carefully pried Xiao Wu's hand from around his waist.
Then gently moved her leg off his own.
His movements were so light, as if afraid of startling a butterfly.
"Mmm..."
Xiao Wu let out a soft whimper,
turned over... and continued sleeping.
Her brows were still slightly furrowed.
As if she was having a nightmare.
Seeing the tear stains on her face,
Lin Qingmo wondered to himself.
"What's up with this girl? Why is she crying?"
But he didn't dwell on it.
He got up quietly, folded the blanket,
and then tiptoed out of the dormitory to wash up.
As a Work-Study Student, he had to complete the tasks assigned by the academy daily in exchange for food and lodging.
Lin Qingmo's assigned task was to clean the academy's library.
Although boring,
it was at least peaceful.
While sweeping, he pondered his own talent problem.
Innate Spirit Power level four.
Blue Silver Grass Waste Martial Soul.
If not for being a protagonist like Tang San, this configuration would be a hellish difficulty start on the Douluo Continent... At noon,
Having finished his work, Lin Qingmo avoided the crowds and ran to the small grove on the academy's back hill.
This place was rarely visited.
It was a good spot for meditation and cultivation.
He sat down cross-legged.
Circulated his spirit power.
Attempting to absorb the energy between heaven and earth.
But after half an hour,
the spirit power within his body showed almost no signs of activity.
Completely still.
Unrippled.
"Sigh, having such trash talent really isn't a solution."
Lin Qingmo sighed deeply.
He opened his eyes.
His face full of helplessness.
At this cultivation speed,
forget about taking off,
even reaching level ten would probably take who knows how long.
"I must find a way to improve my talent and Innate Spirit Power."
Otherwise, even leaving the beginner village might be a problem.
Suddenly,
an idea struck him!
He thought of a few Douluo settings.
"Perhaps, these methods could work?"
He immediately pulled out the Chat Group screen and eagerly @'d everyone.
[Daddy Douluo]: @Everyone, I'm trash, my Innate Spirit Power is low, and my Martial Soul is a Waste Martial Soul!
The message had just been sent.
Liu Erlong was the first to reply.
Her tone carried a hint of teasing
[Mother Tyrannosaurus]: Uh, calling yourself trash? Kid, you're quite the talent, young man!
Inside the Supreme Pontiff Palace in Spirit City.
Bibi Dong slightly furrowed her brows.
Lin Qingmo's talent was indeed not great.
But she didn't want to see this little guy from another World give up on himself.
Otherwise, how could she observe him?
[The Pope Herself]: Lin Qingmo, are you giving up on yourself?
[Daddy Douluo]: Ahem, Imperial Sister, you've misunderstood. How could I give up on myself? I'd never call myself trash!
[Daddy Douluo]: I'm the man who will become the Supreme Pontiff, possessing three thousand beauties and ruling the Spirit Hall! How could I give up over such a small matter?!
Lin Qingmo's bold declaration created a subtle atmosphere in the Chat Group.
[Mother Tyrannosaurus]: Possessing three thousand beauties?
[Mother Tyrannosaurus]: Hah, scumbag!
[Mother Tyrannosaurus]: And you dare to talk about Xiao... Yu Xiaogang? You're not much better yourself!
Liu Erlong finally found a chance to retort against him.
Satisfying!
[The Pope Herself]: Lin Qingmo, what do you mean by that? Are you perhaps also the kind of person you yourself criticize?
A trace of scrutiny, hard to detect, flickered in Bibi Dong's eyes.
She wanted to see what this little guy was up to.
[Daddy Douluo]: No, No, No!
[Daddy Douluo]: Imperial Sister, Sister Long, you mustn't misunderstand me!
[Daddy Douluo]: When I said 'possessing three thousand beauties' earlier, it wasn't the meaning you think.
[Daddy Douluo]: I just want to give all the suffering women in the World a warm home, so they won't be bullied anymore. I'm a responsible good man, you know~ Ehehe~
[Mother Tyrannosaurus]: Hah, your words sound better than a song! Isn't it still being fickle and promiscuous? Pah!
Liu Erlong rolled her eyes.
Clearly not believing Lin Qingmo's nonsense.
[The Pope Herself]: Small child with big ideas, smooth talker.
[The Pope Herself]: Get to the point. What exactly do you want to say.
Bibi Dong interrupted their bickering.
Only because their increasingly natural and close dialogue made her feel... annoyed.
"Lin Qingmo's sister, having just me is enough..."
[Daddy Douluo]: Alright, alright, I won't joke with you anymore. Let's talk business.
[Daddy Douluo]: Besides the Blue Silver Grass life path I mentioned to you before, Imperial Sister, I've thought of a few other methods to improve Innate Spirit Power and talent.
[Daddy Douluo]: I want you to advise me, see which one is more reliable.
[Mother Tyrannosaurus]:???
Liu Erlong was shocked!
She had carefully read Lin Qingmo's talk about the Blue Silver Grass life path in the chat history before.
She had to admit, those ideas were indeed unique.
Even she felt enlightened.
Now this little guy had actually thought of other ways to improve talent.
Just how many more tricks did he have up his sleeve?
Bibi Dong also became interested.
She wanted to know what other astonishing statements Lin Qingmo could make.
[The Pope Herself]: Let's hear it. Perhaps I can advise you.
[Daddy Douluo]: Ok, then I'll start with the first method — Immortal Herbs!
[A Rogue Rabbit]: Immortal Herbs? Are they tasty?
[Daddy Douluo]: So-called Immortal Herbs are Divine Rank plants that grow in certain hidden places on the Douluo Continent.
[Daddy Douluo]: These Immortal Herbs contain vast energy. They can not only improve a Spirit Master's talent and Innate Spirit Power, but some can also evolve Martial Souls, heal injuries, and some can even directly allow one to Breakthrough Realms!
[Daddy Douluo]: For example, 'Yearning Heartbroken Red', 'Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng', 'gazing through autumn water dew'... Obtaining just one of these would allow me to take off instantly, maxing out my Innate Spirit Power.
Lin Qingmo spoke incessantly.
Listing all the various Immortal Herb names and effects he knew from Earth.
And Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong in the Chat Group were completely stunned.
Bibi Dong abruptly stood up.
Her eyes filled with disbelief.
"Such divine objects actually exist in the World?"
Able to improve talent, evolve Martial Souls, Breakthrough Realms!
If this was true... A sharp gleam flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes.
"Where can they be obtained?"
...Blue Tyrant Academy.
Liu Erlong was also dumbfounded.
She had lived for so many years.
Traveled countless places.
And heard many strange tales.
But she had never heard of such Divine Plants existing.
"Is what Lin Qingmo said true, or did he make it up himself?"