He figured that his increased intelligence was helping him with his meditation. He believed that, as his knowledge about such things increased, he would become much better.
Afterall, he remembered from the Douluo dalu novel that at high level of cultivation, especially at Title Douluo level, every character could atleast do it.
His target was to have full control over his mental facilities i.e. both conscious and subconscious thoughts, just like 'Thanos' had in the marvel comics.
He once again checked his progress. In the last three months, he had gained proper control over his newly gained strength.
The next morning, he met grandpa Jack and Tang San at the village entrance before leaving for the Nuoding city. Before leaving he took one last glance at the Holy Spirit village.
He was somewhat emotionally attached to the village after spending his last six years in the village but soon calmed down and controlled his emotions.
Walking along the road, Tang San silently followed by old Jack's side, frequently turning his head back to look in the direction of the village.
"Little San, do you hate to part with the village or still hate to part with that drunkard old man of yours?"
Jack patted Tang San's head, and asked with a smile.
"A bit of both."
Tang San replied in a low voice. After elder Jack spoke to him for some time, he was able to calm down. While they were having their conversation, JoyBoy was silently walking with them just listening and enjoying the surroundings. He thought
"Their conversation is going exactly as it did in the novel. Good! This means that I haven't changed anything too much. Until I become strong enough to access full power of the Power Gem, I shouldn't make any big changes.
Especially the spirit hall, I should be out of their sight before having sufficient abilities. According to the novel, Title Douluo are no joke, especially, once they reach Hyper Douluo level.
Spirit Hall is even ruthless enough to kill children who they perceive as threat. According to the information my martial spirit gave me, I just have to cultivate upto the spirit saint/sage level to make the Power Gem on my Gauntlet clear.
The moment that happens, I should finally have access to its proper abilities. Then, other than Limit Douluo who is undergoing a God's trial and is basically a demigod, I won't have to worry about others including even the ordinary Limit Douluo."
From Holy Spirit village to Nuoding city was certainly not far; two people walking could reach it in half a day's time. Eating some simple travel rations halfway, by afternoon they could already see the city walls in the distance.
Even though Nuoding city was not counted as a large city, because it was very close to Heaven Dou Empire's border the city walls were still built thick. JoyBoy, Tang San and old Jack were examined like all the other travellers when entering Nuoding city.
Nuoding primary spirit master academy was located in west Nuoding city. Old Jack asked passersby for directions several times, and at long last Tang San and JoyBoy were brought there.
Old Jack brought them walking up to the front gate of the academy, and they were immediately stopped by the young gatekeeper,
"What on earth? Is this a place where you country bumpkins can enter?"
Old Jack's apparel counted as bright and new in Holy Spirit village, but arriving in Nuoding city, it completely had the appearance of a country bumpkin. The gatekeeper had in his eyes a somewhat disdainful look.
Seeing the gatekeepers behavior, JoyBoy remembered this part of the story and knew what was going to happen next. So, to save time, he turned towards old Jack and politely said
"Grandpa Jack, please let me handle this. Just give me my recommendation letter."
Hearing this, old Jack gave him the certificate and recommendation letter which he then showed to the gatekeeper and politely requested him to let them enter.
After seeing the letter, gatekeeper was surprised that someone from such a place would have a recommendation letter from a spirit hall agent. Since he knew that the letter meant that they could have connections to the spirit hall, he let them enter.