Tang San Nodded and Master speak today I am here, so that you can make a decision after what I will tell you, Tang San Nodded.
Grandmaster nodded,
"These years I always taught you how to differentiate spirit beasts and spirit rings, as well as spirit cultivation methods and every kind of application, always without speaking of knowledge pertaining to spirit bones. This is mainly because I never thought you could come into contact with spirit bones so early. It appears, right now is the time to give you a lecture relating the mysteries of spirit bones. Saying this, let's first talk about what spirit bones are."
At Grandmaster's indication, Tang San controlled his spirit power to Withdraw the left leg bone which was disappeared on the legs.
Grandmaster sternly said:
"Spirit bones are a kind of extremely unusual thing. One might say, they are something Spirit Masters most hope of obtaining in their dreams. Somewhat analogously to spirit rings, spirit bones also come from spirit beasts. But they also possess enormous differences from spirit rings. First, the probability of spirit bones appearing are only one in a thousand, or even less, generally speaking, only with extremely formidable strength, and also when the circumstances of killing the spirit beast has some special circumstances is it possible for spirit bones to appear after killing, not at all like how a spirit ring will appear from every spirit beast. Consequently, spirit bones have become extremely uncommon, and extremely precious."
"Another difference between spirit bones and spirit rings is that it doesn't require like spirit rings for whoever kills the spirit beast to use it. After obtaining spirit bones they can even be traded. Do you still remember, I told you before, you must as much as possible save up some money. The purpose is to in the future in a somewhat peculiar place purchase the spirit bones you need. Any spirit bone, even if it's common spirit bones, is still extremely expensive. Moreover they lack markets."
Tang San said:
"Then how should spirit bones be used? Your meaning is, the left leg spirit bone is my main spirit bone?"
Hearing Tang San's words, Grandmaster couldn't help but smile,
"Don't be get wrong your left leg bone was definitely one of the main soul bone that any soul master can Absorbed but it was not at important because the trunk and head bone are more precious then the limb bones, to be able to have one spirit bone is already extremely fortunate, to say nothing of yours still being an just a limb bone that why I didn't say you anything now, In future before you absorbed a soul bone it's age must be above 10,000 years of cultivation do you understand, if not then your talent was waste for sure, Okay Tang San Nodded. Its value is practically comparable to first rate spirit bones, because it comes from a human shaped demon spider.
The Man Faced Demon Spider's spirit ring combining with your spirit somewhat promoted all aspects of your body. Blue Silver Grass' toxicity also increased a lot. But, that after all isn't the Man Faced Demon Spider's own poison.
Grandmaster speaking of this, entirely appeared somewhat excited,
"Little San. I ask you, how many spirit rings is a Spirit Master capable of obtaining at most?"
Tang San said:
"Nine, obtaining nine is the limit, that is a Title Douluo."
Grandmaster nodded,
"Then if everyone had nine spirit rings, furthermore the age difference was negligible, how do you decide who is more formidable?"
Tang San pondered, and said:
"It depends on what both sides' spirits are, how good their control, also depends on both sides' actual combat experience ratio, all things put together can decide who is a bit stronger."
Grandmaster nodded, saying:
"You are correct. You clearly remember the things I taught you. Then, I can now tell you, under circumstances where both sides are equal, if one person possesses a spirit bone, then, everything you just now said doesn't necessarily count, because the Spirit Master possessing a spirit bone holds the absolute advantage."
"Ah?" Spirit bones have such great effect?"
Tang San somewhat shocked looked at Grandmaster.
Grandmaster nodded, saying:
"Spirit rings add spirit abilities. Although also somewhat improving the Spirit Master's own capabilities, their main purpose is after all to add spirit abilities. But spirit bones happen to be the opposite. Spirit bones might not add abilities, but the improvement to the Spirit Masters themselves is tremendous. Even more importantly, the growth capability spirit bones possess make them even more valuable than spirit rings. The abilities spirit rings add will all improve along with the growth of spirit power, this you are familiar with. But you should also know, the spirit rings' age limit will restrict their growth. Even if it's a ninetieth ranked or higher Title Douluo, his first spirit ring ability still won't grow to a sufficiently formidable level, this principle, but spirit bones are different. Spirit bones will not be restricted by the age of their spirit beast, and will only evolve along with the Spirit Master's own strength. In other words, the earlier spirit bones are obtained, the more time it will have to evolve."
Tang San said:
"A person's body has so many bones, if one could absorb that many kinds of spirit bones into oneself, wouldn't it be countless changes..."
Grandmaster shook his head, saying:
"Although there are many bones in a person's body, they are subdivided into a few larger sections. Therefore, generally speaking, one is also only able to absorb a few types of spirit bones: four limbs, head and torso. In other words, an ordinary person would be able to absorb six spirit bones, just like a Spirit Master is able to absorb nine spirit rings, the quality of spirit bones as well as effect on the Spirit Master, mainly depends on how early they're absorbed and whether their properties are compatible."
Tang San suddenly understood:
"Then this spirit bone I got from the Man Faced Demon Spider is undoubtedly compatible with me, belonging to the limb class of spirit bones, right?"
"What your said first is very correct. The spirit bone's methods are most suitable to you, precisely obtained from the same spirit beast as one of your spirit rings.
Tang San curiously asked:
"Then what is an external spirit bone?"
Grandmaster very patiently explained:
"External spirit bones are a kind of miraculous existence, a special existence apart from the six main classes of spirit bones. If speaking of the probability of common spirit bones appearing from spirit beasts as one in a thousand, then, the probability of external spirit bones appearing isn't even one in ten thousand. Moreover are the prerequisites for absorbing the external spirit bone, you must first absorb the spirit ring of the spirit beast this spirit bone came from. What we call torso class spirit bones ordinarily indicates the breastbone. Child, do you know, in the Spirit Master world, to Spirit Masters, the most precious things have a ranking, called a Spirit Master's dream ranking. Within it, external spirit bones have always occupied the Spirit Master's dream ranking's second place. Second only to the first rank, the practically impossible existence of the hundred thousand year spirit ring."
Grandmaster used the easiest to understand method to tell Tang San just how precious the external bone was which was nearly impossible to get.
Tang San couldn't help but be secretly doubtful.
Grandmaster had spoken so much, his mouth was somewhat dry,
Now I want to ask you do you want to stay here because I send you here to get the help from dean about your third spirit ring which they fail, in any cases, I think it time for you to leave for capital, where world recognise your Talent, Tang San nodded say Teacher I will follow your guidance, After which Xiaogang speak first Let me see your companion talent if they are also good then you all can always move togethers.
As Tang San and Grandmaster returned to Shrek Academy, the sky was already bright, Grandmaster had today said a lot relating to spirit bones, although it was only an overview, Tang San still had to gradually digest this information.
"Little San, go eat breakfast. Starting from today, I will rearrange a cultivation plan for you."
Tang San raised his head to look at Grandmaster,
"Teacher, will you leave?"
It seemed to him that Grandmaster giving him a planned cultivation method, might be because he had to leave. His heart couldn't help but drop.
Grandmaster smiled slightly, saying:
"Be at ease. Teacher isn't leaving. I still fear problems will arise as you practice with your Spirit and if I am not here and you advanced when choosing next sprit ring I personally go with you so that I can ensure that you will atleast get a 3000 year soul ring for the fourth soul ring. In the event issues appear. Therefore, I can only remain here."
"Teacher isn't leaving? That's truly great."
Once Tang San heard Grandmaster was staying and guiding his cultivation, he couldn't help but be elated.
Grandmaster's face revealed an anticipatory mood,
"Little San, do you know, right now I very much want to see your appearance in twenty years. My decision to stay behind is also not just for you. There still are those academy companions of yours. Each of you can be described as geniuses. If you don't have a suitable cultivation method, wouldn't it be a waste? Although Flender has a lot of experience with cultivation, in very many details he still isn't sufficiently good. I hope that from here on you will be able to become a formidable group. Therefore, from now on I must use the most refined cultivation methods to guide you."
To Tang San, the reason Grandmaster stayed wasn't at all important, the key point was that he had decided to stay, this alone was sufficient.
The teacher and disciple pair reached the Academy dining hall. Whether it was because rushing yesterday was too exhausting, although currently in the dining hall breakfast was already prepared, there wasn't a soul in sight.
Tang San hastily ladled two bowls of congee for him and Grandmaster respectively. Shrek Academy wasn't well off, so breakfast naturally wouldn't be lavish. Today's breakfast was very simple: steamed bread, a vegetable dish, congee, and for each person one egg.
Seeing Tang San bring his breakfast, Grandmaster frowned.
"Flender gives you this to eat?"
Grandmaster's rigid face looked somewhat sinister.
Tang San said:
"This is already very good, ah. Steamed bread until you're full. Compared to my childhood it's much better."
"A farce."
Grandmaster set aside the steamed bread in his hand, anger bubbling up, his character strict as always,
"To you growing children right now is an important time. The body is the capital of the spirit. Without a good body, how can you persevere with intense cultivation, this breakfast is sufficient to people at my and Flender's age, but to you children it's still far from enough."
While Grandmaster was getting angry, Flender's lazy voice reached them from outside,
"I say, Grandmaster, it's all very well for you to talk like this, you also know these children are all growing. Do you know how much they eat in one day? Buying exotic delicacies at Suotuo City, how could the financial condition of the Academy permit me to give them luxury foodstuffs to eat, if you want to sponsor it, I have no objections."
Along with the voice, Flender walked in from outside.
Seeing him, Grandmaster's complexion eased somewhat,
"No matter the Academy's difficulties, since I've decided to stay, as a teacher here, I absolutely cannot let the children suffer. Flender, give me full authority to handle this matter. From hereon what each of these childrens meals are, leave it to my discretion."
Flender laughed in his heart,
"Why, Xiao Gang, you've decided to stay?"
Grandmaster nodded,
"Whether it's for Tang San, or for these little monsters you've recruited, I've decided to stay here for a time. In these two days I've also easily found out about your current teaching methods, there are many areas that have to be improved. That day you said to me, as long as I wish to stay, you would give me authority. True?"
Flender understood Grandmaster only too well. Seeing his appearance, he already understood the vast determination of this old brother of his, although nothing showed on his face, in his heart already cheerfulness blossomed. Grandmaster's theoretical knowledge. That could be unrivalled under Heaven. Immediately, for fear that Grandmaster would change his mind, he at once delightedly said:
"No problem, you only have to first tell me what you're doing. The Academy's teachers will follow your allocation. Of course, if you need to spend money you have to first tell me. The Academy's financial situation is still lacking compared to your imagination."
Grandmaster frowned slightly, saying:
"I know these people of yours are all proud and aloof contemporaries, but can't you be flexible in some way to increase revenue?"
Flender stared blankly, laughing in spite of himself:
"Someone as rigid as you still knows flexibility?"
Grandmaster's gentle gaze looked at Tang San by his side,
"For these children, what is a bit of flexibility?"
Flender laughed,
"All right, as long as it doesn't violate my integrity doctrine, you can be as flexible as you wish."
After breakfast, the bell sounded punctually, all the students gathering on the Academy grounds.
Today seemed especially bustling, not only did two heads Flender and Zhao Wuji come, in addition Grandmaster and the Academy's other several teachers also all arrived on the grounds.
Besides the two heads, the Academy originally still had three teachers, the three in charge of the three entrance exams. Tang San was only familiar with one of them, that old man who at that time had used a staff spirit to scare away a lot of people.
"Good. Everyone's present. Next I have some matters to declare."
Flender walked over before the six students, his gaze solemnly sweeping across the six.
"First. I will give you newly arrived three students an introduction to the Academy teachers."
Speaking, Flender indicated the one Tang San had already met, the Long Staff Spirit old man.
"This is teacher Li Yu-Song[1], spirit Dragon Pattern Stick[2]. Sixty third ranked Spirit Emperor."
Indicating the second, even older, seemingly over seventy years old man, saying:
"This is Lu Ji-Bin[3], spirit Star Luo Chess[4], sixty sixth ranked Spirit Emperor."
The last teacher's was a bit younger than the previous two, seemingly about the same as Flender.
"This is Shao Xinshao[5]. Spirit Sweet Pea[6]. Seventy first ranked Spirit Sage, food system Spirit Master. Teacher Shao is among the food system Spirit Masters I know of, absolutely ranked in the top five powers."
If the first two teachers weren't astonishing enough, then, a seventy first ranked food system Spirit Sage appearing made the three newly arrived students simultaneously shocked. That teacher Shao didn't look tall, only roughly the same as the twelve year old Xiao Wu, even a bit shorter. Small eyes, large nose, unprepossessing, but who could have expected, he unexpectedly was such a highly ranked food system Spirit Master? Seventy first ranked food system Spirit Sage. Whether it was at Spirit Hall or any one Spirit Master clan, it would be a venerated rank anywhere.
The three teachers after Flender's introduction nodded towards the students. Respectively, the first teacher Li's face was wooden, the second teacher Lu following wore a smile. Finally that teacher Shao, the expression on his face was somewhat strange. His gaze all along fell on Oscar, the gaze even somewhat obsessive.
Finally, Flender walked over next to Grandmaster, grasping Grandmaster's shoulders, saying:
"Lastly this, I must carefully introduce to everyone. He, precisely relying on his research, arriving at the Ten Great Spirit Competences, regarded as the best in spirit theory, the wisest Spirit Master, at the same time also Tang San's Teacher, Mister Yu Xiao Gang[7]. Of course, he also is my old brother. We've already known each other for several decades. Perhaps you won't understand too clearly by hearing his name, but I think you should all have heard his title. Hereafter, you can call him Grandmaster."
Hearing the word 'Grandmaster', everyone couldn't help but be shaken, gazes one after another turning to Tang San, even if they didn't know of Grandmaster, but able to instruct such an outstanding disciple as Tang San, how could he not be an excellent teacher?
Tang San was equally somewhat astonished. Because, this still was his first time learning Grandmaster's name. Grandmaster had never spoken it before, he naturally also didn't ask. As it turned out his Teacher was called Yu Xiao Gang.
Flender said:
"Starting from today, Grandmaster has full authority over you teachers and students, we will all coordinate with Grandmaster. You returned just yesterday, I think everyone is still comparatively tired. Today you have a one day vacation. Tomorrow class will resume again. This time in Star Dou Great Forest, we had one more person reaching the Spirit Elder realm. Still not broken through thirtieth rank Ma Hongjun and Zhu Zhuqing, you must also work hard, strive to overtake the others' pace. Grandmaster, what do you have to say?"
The last inquiry was directed at Grandmaster.
Grandmaster nodded, face as stiff as always, looking at the six students gathered, indifferently saying:
"The Academy only has you six students. In my opinion, you are also one entity. I have already seen your records. Later I will draw up some focused education methods. Apart from coordination, I do not wish to hear any different voices. Whoever it is, I will treat everyone equally. Since you are the students of Monster Academy, you must be more monstrous than common Spirit Masters, hereafter making everyone when speaking of you only think of the word 'Monster'. Starting from now, you six will not like before be split into initial and high rank sections, but undergo a completely unified education. I will rank you according to age. First, Dai Mubai. Second, Oscar. Third, Tang San. Fourth, Ma Hongjun. Fifth, Xiao Wu. Sixth,Zhu Zhuqing."
Grandmaster's gaze swept across everyone,
"Good. You can disband now, gather here early tomorrow. In addition, I do not want to see anyone absent at breakfast. Otherwise, you will receive special drills."
Resting for one day was good of course, however Grandmaster's arrival, also made the students somewhat curious and apprehensive.
Gaze following the teachers successively departing, Oscar standing at Tang San's side, said in a low voice:
"Little San, it appears this Teacher of yours is even more difficult to deal with than dean Flender, ah!"
Tang San smiled slightly, saying:
"Teacher's work is always meticulous, as long as everything is done strictly according to his instructions there will not be any problems."
Dai Mubai smiling said:
"Besides me and little Ao, you four are all the same age, I didn't expect little San to be little three[8], and little Wu to be little five[9]. This is an unexpected coincidence."
Fatty smiled mischievously, saying:
"Three little sisters, let's hear you say fourth brother[10]."
Xiao Wu shot him a cold glance, holding out her hand, saying:
"No problem, bring me a red envelope[11], I'll say it at once."
Fatty stared blankly,
"This..."
or
"Fatty, as long as your strength can match third brother's[12], I will call you that."
Zhu Zhuqing's was the most succinct. Looking at Ma Hongjun with a cold gaze, only saying two words:
"Make me[13]."
"Let it be. I'll endure."
Fatty somewhat gloomily waved his hand.
"Isn't there someone going into the city? It's not at all easy to get a rest day, I'm going to stroll in Suotuo City."
Dai Mubai holding back for these days was also somewhat exhausting, however through the trip to Star Dou Great Forest, the relationship between him and Zhu Zhuqing had with great difficulty eased somewhat, naturally he wouldn't wreck his just now established image. Raising his head to gaze at the sky, his appearance like it was no matter of concern to him.
Oscar yawned,
"Not going, I'll go back to sleep.
The two girls both glared at Ma Hongjun. They clearly knew this Fatty going into town was nothing innocent. Just then, Tang San suddenly spoke up:
"I will go with you."
Fattys eyes brightened, stealthily glancing at Xiao Wu whose expression had subtly changed,
"Old San[14], you are also enlightened?"
Tang San stared blankly,
"What enlightened? I have to go find a smithy and see if I can hire two ironworkers to make some things. Otherwise I'll have to equip each of you with my strength alone, that would take forever, ah!"
"I knew third brother wouldn't be as dirty as you."
Xiao Wu's expression stealthily recovered to normal, while speaking she continues,
"I'll go with you."
Tang San shook his head with a smile, saying:
"Let it be. I'll go on my own. This time you also suffered a lot. Rest at the Academy. I'll be back very quickly."
Xiao Wu didn't insist, nodding agreement.
Fatty unhappily looked at Xiao Wu
"Who are you calling dirty? I'm settling the issue of the Evil Fire, this is by the dean's special permission. Little San, we'll go."
Tang San said with a wry smile:
"One moment it's old San, another it's little San, can't you settle on one?"
Fatty smiled mischievously, saying:
"Then I'll still call you little San, you are just two months older than me, that's all. Let's go."
He was apparently already somewhat impatient, pulling Tang San towards the Academy exit.
Looking at the two people departing, Oscar whispered by Xiao Wu's ear:
"Aren't you afraid your little San will be led astray by Fatty? If it was me as girl, I would definitely follow."
Xiao Wu smiled slightly, saying:
"Men always need a little freedom. Besides, I'm not at all convinced little San can be led anywhere by Fatty."
Oscar said with a smile:
"Look at you, so proud of yourself. A close couple hoping for love is I, your servant's,[15] wish for big bro and little sis[16]."
Xiao Wu's charming face reddened, raising her hand to lightly scratch Oscar's underarm,
"Don't speak nonsense. I and little San have a sibling relationship."
Oscar cackled, teasing while running towards the dorm:
"All right, you need not flaunt it. I know you are siblings. The kind of siblings more intimate than blood siblings."
"Annoying."
Xiao Wu was never gracious enough to suffer a loss, immediately laughing and chasing after him but then stop and stumbled her feet and left towards her dorm.
Seeing this that Xiao Wu didn't follow.Oscar yawned and went back to the dorm. Dai Mubai's gaze then fell on Zhu Zhuqing,
"Zhuqing."
Zhu Zhuqing raised her head to glance at him,
"I'm going to cultivate."
Finished speaking, she turned to leave.
Dai Mubai in one big stride blocked Zhu Zhuqing's way,
"Couldn't we chat properly? I remember, you weren't like this as a child."
Zhu Zhuqing's face revealed a sneer,
"You then? Are you still like when you were a child? Twins, humph."
With a cold snort, she turned and walked away. Although she spoke a bit more than a few days ago, that ice bound gate still firmly rejected Dai Mubai.
Looking at Zhu Zhuqing's quick departure, Dai Mubai didn't chase after her. On his face revealed a wry smile,
"Don't tell me this is my deserved retribution? To think I, the distinguished young master Dai, would have such a day, ai. Retribution. Perhaps it's truly retribution."
Dai Mubai had never spoken with others about the relationship between him and Zhu Zhuqing, but if there hadn't been any relationship between them, even if Zhu Zhuqing had been even more beautiful, how would the always arrogant Evil Eye White Tiger lower his voice like this?
...
Suotuo City. Once in town, Fatty swiftly left Tang San, going to settle the issue of his Evil Fire. On the way he naturally numerous times enticed Tang San, hoping to pull him astray. However Tang San clearly had a resolute will, without anything distracting him. The gap with a twelve year old's willpower was still immense.
Suotuo City was bustling as usual, currently in the morning, the shops had already opened for business, the crowd bustling with activity a sharp contrast with the tranquility of Shrek Academy.
Tang San's goal for this trip was very simple: to find a suitable smithy. Although he rested early last evening, If it was only for himself, then, his strength alone was sufficient to produce enough hidden weapons, but if he had to supply other people, then his own strength was clearly not enough.