Xiao Wu, who wasn't very calculating, spoke about her plans: condensing her own spirit ring and choosing her own Spirit Ability. This was an ability she possessed after transforming from a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast into a human, and it was also an ability that Yu Yan envied greatly.
Xiao Wu's words were actually exposing her own uniqueness, which meant she was trusting Yu Yan more and more.
Otherwise, exposing one's uniqueness in front of a human was no different from seeking death.
If Xiao Wu had a common Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul, Yu Yan would have no objections to her Spirit Ability arrangement, but the problem was that Xiao Wu was not common.
After pretending to think for a while, Yu Yan asked Xiao Wu back:
"Since you've chosen to increase waist strength by 100% and flexibility by 50%, why not just choose an All-Attribute Increase? Wouldn't that be more beneficial for combat?"
Yu Yan remembered that in the original work, Xiao Wu's First Soul Skill, Waist Bow, also had something special about it. Besides the original enhancement effect, the effect of the Waist Bow would increase by an additional 1% for every Rank gained.
Such a Spirit Ability would not be obsolete even when used by a Titled Douluo, which showed the terrifying nature of Xiao Wu's Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul.
Based on this characteristic, Yu Yan's idea was to discard specialized bonuses and instead choose an All-Stat Bonus. This way, no matter how she combined her Spirit Abilities later, this All-Stat Bonus Spirit Ability would adapt perfectly.
"An All-Attribute Increase isn't nearly as large as an increase in a specific area. If I choose all-attribute, it can only increase everything by 40%, which is far less than the improvement a specific direction brings me."
After some thought and deduction based on Yu Yan's idea, Xiao Wu gave a definitive answer.
By choosing her Spirit Ability according to her own ideas, Xiao Wu would immediately gain powerful combat strength, giving her stronger self-protection capabilities in human society. This was something she had decided when she left the Star Dou Great Forest.
"How much can it improve later?"
Yu Yan didn't follow Xiao Wu's line of reasoning but instead asked about the subsequent improvement of this Spirit Ability.
"Huh?"
Xiao Wu finally sensed something was wrong and stared at Yu Yan with her large eyes, wondering what exactly was off.
"Don't 'huh' me, hurry up and say it. I'm helping you plan your future, pay some attention."
Facing the already suspicious silly rabbit, Yu Yan patted her head and urged her.
He had to settle this matter before Xiao Wu realized what was happening; once she caught on, it wouldn't be as easy to talk about.
"For every Rank gained later, it increases by 1%."
After having her head patted, Xiao Wu revealed the subsequent improvement of her First Soul Skill.
"Not bad, that's a quite powerful Spirit Ability."
After offering a sincere compliment, Yu Yan advised Xiao Wu:
"Xiao Wu, an All-Attribute Increase for the First Soul Skill can be applied to all subsequent Spirit Abilities, including Soft Techniques. Whereas the Spirit Ability you originally envisioned can only be applied to Soft Techniques. The difference between the two is not small; if you think about it carefully, you'll understand that what I'm saying is true."
"Besides, can you guarantee your Soft Techniques will still be useful at high levels? By then, wouldn't the First Soul Skill you chose specifically for Soft Techniques become just for show? Rather than that, it's better to choose the more versatile all-attribute bonus."
Yu Yan's words left Xiao Wu in deep thought. No one had ever told her these things, nor had anyone planned how she should choose her Spirit Abilities.
Listening to Yu Yan, Xiao Wu started her brain thinking. The logic Yu Yan spoke of wasn't hard to understand; with just a bit of thought, she understood the key points. She wasn't stupid—at least not yet.
"It... it seems that an all-attribute bonus is indeed better."
Looking at the half-convinced Xiao Wu, Yu Yan spoke confidently: "Remove the'seems.' Without a doubt, an all-attribute bonus is indeed better."
"You're right. I'll choose the all-attribute bonus for my First Soul Skill. You'll have to help me consult on my Spirit Abilities in the future too!"
Understanding what was better, Xiao Wu immediately made the wisest choice.
Yu Yan was very smart and also super, super nice. She felt very safe leaving this brain-taxing matter to Yu Yan.
"No problem, just feel free to discuss and consult with me."
Since this was what Yu Yan intended anyway, he had no reason to refuse Xiao Wu's request.
"Hehehe..." Xiao Wu giggled, then suddenly thought of another question: "Yu Yan, have you thought about what your own Spirit Ability will be?"
"Not yet."
At this moment, Yu Yan really envied Xiao Wu—envied her ability to condense her own spirit rings and choose her own Spirit Abilities.
If he had that skill, he wouldn't be here flipping through the Introduction to Continental Spirit Beasts; he would just condense his own Spirit and choose for himself.
"Ah?"
Meeting Xiao Wu's shocked gaze, Yu Yan showed the book in his hand: "I'm looking for a Spirit Beast that suits me."
Xiao Wu, who had been patted on the head, finally reacted. Normal Spirit Masters couldn't condense spirit rings like she could; they had to hunt Spirit Beasts to obtain spirit rings.
In that case, didn't I just show my hand?
Xiao Wu suddenly became flustered. she began to think about how she should explain her suspicious behavior just now to Yu Yan.
"Um, Yu Yan, just now I was..."
Xiao Wu stammered, trying to think of how to cover it up.
"I know, you were just fantasizing. I also often fantasize about getting very powerful Spirit Abilities. It's a very normal thing."
Glancing at Xiao Wu, who couldn't even think of an excuse, Yu Yan took the initiative to offer one, helping her find a way out.
"Yes, yes, yes, that's exactly it."
Hearing Yu Yan's excuse, Xiao Wu nodded repeatedly. That's exactly what she was thinking.
After Xiao Wu accepted the excuse, Yu Yan warned her: "Remember not to tell others about these fantasies in the future, or they might laugh at you."
"Mm-hmm, I will."
Xiao Wu felt that for a long time in the future, she probably wouldn't talk about this topic with anyone else; it was just too thrilling.
If her identity as a transformed Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast were exposed in front of Yu Yan, Xiao Wu was really afraid that Yu Yan would kill her to take her Spirit Bone.
"Just pay more attention yourself."
Having resolved Xiao Wu's issue, Yu Yan put his attention back onto the Introduction to Continental Spirit Beasts in front of him.
This book recorded a lot of knowledge about Spirit Beasts, many of which were quite interesting and made one want to explore further.
Xiao Wu, having calmed down, looked at Yu Yan, who was completely focused on the book, and cautiously tested the waters: "Yu Yan, Yu Yan, if I really did get an all-attribute bonus Spirit Ability, what would happen?"
"Nothing much, just consider it good luck that you could obtain such a rare and powerful spirit ring and Spirit Ability."
Roughly understanding Xiao Wu's current thoughts, Yu Yan answered her question in the most flat tone while reading his book.
Being able to see through Xiao Wu's thoughts at a glance wasn't because Yu Yan was smart, but because Xiao Wu didn't hide her thoughts, goals, or emotions well at all.
Yu Yan's nonchalant tone allowed Xiao Wu to breathe a sigh of relief.