"Shaoyu, I have a plan," Leng Yaozhu said thoughtfully. "If we execute it well, you might be able to contract the Divine Unicorn as your second spirit soul."
"Really?" Jing Shaoyu's previously dispirited heart leapt with excitement. Looking at Leng Yaozhu with anticipation, he said, "Teacher, tell me quickly!"
"Heh," Leng Yaozhu chuckled. "Shaoyu, have you ever thought about attaching soul rings to your second martial soul?"
"Huh?" Jing Shaoyu froze, staring blankly at Leng Yaozhu before shaking his head. "No, Teacher. Isn't it said that twin martial soul users should wait until they reach the Soul Sage stage or higher to attach soul rings to their second martial soul? That's the only way to maximize the benefits of having twin martial souls."
"Hmm," Leng Yaozhu murmured, nodding slightly. "That notion isn't wrong, but it's outdated. Times have changed. Back on the original Douluo Continent, soul spirits didn't exist, and soul beasts were abundant. Twin martial soul masters delayed attaching rings to their second martial soul to ensure all their rings were ten-thousand-year rings.
"Now, with the prevalence of soul spirits and the near extinction of soul beasts, such a strategy is redundant. Dual cultivation of both martial souls is the best approach for twin martial soul users today."
Jing Shaoyu paused in thought, realizing that Leng Yaozhu's words made sense. His old thinking was indeed outdated. After a moment of silence, he said, "So, Teacher, you mean I should start attaching soul rings to my second martial soul?"
"Yes," Leng Yaozhu confirmed. "Given your current state, you're perfectly capable of doing so, and this is the key to successfully contracting the Divine Unicorn."
"Teacher, what do you suggest?" Jing Shaoyu asked, straightening up.
"Normally, attaching a soul ring to your second martial soul would simply require selecting a suitable soul spirit from the Spirit Pagoda's library," Leng Yaozhu explained. "But doing so would waste your second martial soul's soul ring slots."
Jing Shaoyu nodded, understanding.
"As we all know, soul spirits don't enhance a soul master's physical attributes when granting a soul ring. The soul power they provide is the same as the soul master's own," Leng Yaozhu continued. "In contrast, soul rings generated by hunting soul beasts contain more volatile energy. The fusion process places greater stress on the soul master's body, strengthening it in turn.
"That's why today's soul masters generally have weaker physical strength compared to those from the pre-soul spirit era," Leng Yaozhu said with a hint of regret. "So, I've decided to have you hunt a soul beast for your soul ring instead of contracting a soul spirit. This way, your second martial soul's rings will provide the maximum benefit."
"Hunt a soul beast!" Jing Shaoyu exclaimed, his emotions a mixture of shock, surprise, and delight. "Teacher, does this mean all my second martial soul's rings should come from hunted soul beasts?"
"Not necessarily," Leng Yaozhu replied with a shake of her head. "If you encounter a red or orange soul spirit, contracting it would be ideal. Otherwise, hunting soul beasts is the better option."
"Oh, I see," Jing Shaoyu said, nodding repeatedly.
"Good. What's your decision?" Leng Yaozhu asked.
"Teacher, I agree with your plan," Jing Shaoyu said decisively.
"Smart choice!" Leng Yaozhu said, her face lighting up with approval. "Come with me."
She rose and left the workshop, Jing Shaoyu following closely behind.
When they arrived at his room, Jing Shaoyu couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, aren't we going to hunt a soul ring? Why are we here?"
"Wait," Leng Yaozhu replied curtly.
Jing Shaoyu stood by as Leng Yaozhu moved into his bathroom, busying herself with something. A peculiar fragrance began to fill the room, slightly bitter but not unpleasant, carrying a hint of medicinal herbs.
"Smells good," Jing Shaoyu muttered, starting to guess what Leng Yaozhu was preparing.
Before long, she emerged from the bathroom and called out, "All set, Shaoyu. Before we go hunting for a soul ring, you need to break through to the Soul Elder stage. This will allow you to attach four rings at once, greatly boosting your strength and improving your chances of successfully contracting the Divine Unicorn."
"What?" Jing Shaoyu had assumed the medicinal bath was for enhancing his physical attributes, not for increasing his soul power.
"What are you waiting for? Get in!" Leng Yaozhu urged, giving him a gentle push. "Oh, and take this."
A purple, crystal-like Ganoderma suddenly appeared in Leng Yaozhu's hand, exuding a rich, invigorating fragrance that made Jing Shaoyu feel refreshed.
"This is a ten-thousand-year Purple Crystal Ganoderma," Leng Yaozhu explained with a smile. "Combined with a small vial of ten-thousand-year Earth Spirit Milk in the bath, it will not only boost your soul power but also strengthen your blood, bones, and physique. It's killing two birds with one stone. Try to reach a body strength equivalent to twenty-thousand years."
"Understood, Teacher." Jing Shaoyu took the precious Ganoderma, his heart swelling with gratitude. Without hesitation, he entered the bathroom.
Inside, a pool of pale blue liquid shimmered, infused with the ten-thousand-year Earth Spirit Milk. The cost of this single bath likely exceeded the prize money for two entire Tianhai Alliance Competitions.
Both the Purple Crystal Ganoderma and the Earth Spirit Milk were priceless treasures, rare even in high-end auctions. The fact that Leng Yaozhu had prepared them for Jing Shaoyu showed just how much she valued him—and how carefully she had planned his second spirit soul.
Wasting no time, Jing Shaoyu swallowed the Ganoderma in three bites and immersed himself fully in the bath.
For a brief moment, everything was still. Then, the bath began to bubble, and a faint heat rose from the liquid. Jing Shaoyu's pale skin turned a flushed red, and the temperature around him seemed to climb as well.
He could feel an immense energy spreading from his abdomen, wild and unrestrained, like a rampaging horse crashing through his meridians. Simultaneously, a crushing pressure enveloped his body, bearing down on his limbs and skin as though trying to flatten him.
Keeping calm, Jing Shaoyu understood that this was the effect of the Purple Crystal Ganoderma and the Earth Spirit Milk. His sole task was to fully refine these two opposing energies.
The Ganoderma's energy was gentle, while the Earth Spirit Milk's energy was fierce. Their clash within his body made him feel like he was experiencing both fire and ice simultaneously.
Despite the discomfort, Jing Shaoyu was in high spirits. The energies were intense but manageable. His Origin Spirit martial soul had activated, and with its full power unleashed, he gradually brought the unruly forces under control, absorbing and converting them into his own strength.
As his skin returned to its usual fairness, everything settled down. Now, all that remained was to wa
it for the process to complete.
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