Xiao Hao! Why Are You Holding Your Teacher's Hand? Dongzi Is Shy!

Facing Bibi Dong, Liang Hao thought for a moment and decided to voice his thoughts first.

Bibi Dong waited for his answer, but he said:

"Teacher, I really have been thinking about the Soul Ring."

"I've read some books on Martial Soul Theory these past few days, and I can obtain my First Soul Ring."

"But from what I've learned recently, I noticed a problem."

"The age of a Soul Ring a Soul Master can absorb seems to depend on their physical strength, right?"

Liang Hao's meaning was clear. Having read the original Douluo novel thoroughly, he naturally knew about strengthening one's body before absorbing an older Soul Ring.

But he was supposed to be a six-year-old child now, so he couldn't be too direct.

Thus, he started with a question, intending to bring it up gradually.

Bibi Dong was a little surprised when she heard his question.

Bibi Dong said gently, "You've been reading these past few days?"

"Good. You're quite eager to learn, Xiao Hao. As a Soul Master, you really shouldn't neglect theory either."

"I once knew someone unparalleled in theory. Though his Martial Soul was ordinary and his strength was low, his research into theory was outstanding."

"I'm truly gratified that you've taken the initiative to study."

Bibi Dong was indeed very pleased with Liang Hao's conduct. After all, his attitude unconsciously reminded her of Yu Xiaogang.

So she praised him first before answering his question:

"As for what you said about the age of Soul Rings, that's indeed true."

"The age of a Soul Ring a person can absorb does depend on their physical strength."

"In fact, when a Five-Ring Soul King absorbs a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, their mental strength must also be taken into account."

"The theoretical genius I knew once calculated the maximum age of the Soul Rings a Soul Master could absorb at each stage."

"But there are always exceptions in reality. I relied on my foundations to absorb a Soul Ring beyond the limit myself."

"Why do you ask? Do you have an idea about Soul Ring ages too?"

As Bibi Dong answered, she realized what Liang Hao meant.

If he didn't want to increase the age of his Soul Ring, he probably wouldn't have asked.

She was even more surprised that Liang Hao had awakened his Martial Soul only a few days ago, yet had already realized how crucial a Soul Ring's age was.

He had even realized so quickly that a Soul Master's physique was linked to the age of their Soul Ring.

As Bibi Dong looked at Liang Hao, she suddenly felt a great deal of amazement on top of the admiration she already had for him.

Bibi Dong thought, This child has only just become a Soul Master, yet he can consider and learn so much.

It seems Xiao Hao isn't just extraordinarily gifted. His comprehension and wisdom are unparalleled too.

I've taken on a truly remarkable disciple.

The more Bibi Dong thought about it, the better she felt. She looked at Liang Hao with such fondness that her gaze practically clung to him.

As for Liang Hao, after Bibi Dong turned the question back on him, he naturally didn't dare hide much.

He answered readily, "That's right, Teacher. When you said we were going to get a Soul Ring, I thought about its age."

"Since you've also said that a Soul Master's physique determines the age of their Soul Ring,"

"Then, according to what you're saying, if I don't rush to get a Soul Ring and strengthen my physique first, won't I be able to absorb an older Soul Ring when the time comes?"

"That way, my foundation will be countless times better than other people's!"

Liang Hao spoke carefully and respectfully, making Bibi Dong feel at ease as she listened.

Bibi Dong nodded and considered what Liang Hao had said.

She immediately replied, "You're right. If you can increase the age of your Soul Ring, that would naturally be best."

"You've thought this through more thoroughly than I have, you little rascal."

As she spoke, Bibi Dong unconsciously stroked Liang Hao's little head.

She continued, "But you're only a six-year-old child. Even if you exercise, there's a limit to how much stronger you can get in a short time."

"If you keep putting off absorbing a Soul Ring, it will still have some effect."

"Unless you can greatly strengthen your physique, your idea is a bit like a chicken rib..."

"Then what if I have a way to greatly strengthen my physique?" Hearing this, Liang Hao knew what Bibi Dong was worried about.

So he held nothing back and brought up the key point directly.

Liang Hao explained, "Teacher, as the saying goes, theory guides practice; practice tests theory."

"I really have been making preparations these past few days and have read quite a few books."

"When I was little, I also read in an ancient book that there's supposedly something in this world called Whale Rubber, commonly used between men and women."

"But if a Soul Master consumes and absorbs it, Whale Rubber can greatly strengthen their physique."

"So, Teacher, for the sake of my foundation, could your disciple consume a piece of aged Whale Rubber before absorbing a Soul Ring?"

"Once my physique has been strengthened, the age of my Soul Ring will surely break through the upper limit!"

Liang Hao had held back for so long for the sake of this very thing.

In his previous life, he had read so much Douluo fan fiction. How many of them didn't involve consuming Whale Rubber to temper the body?

Now that he had connections and resources, was he supposed to give up such a golden opportunity?

As long as he consumed aged Whale Rubber, he would be able to absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring as his First Soul Ring!

Liang Hao's eyes shone as he said all this.

Bibi Dong, however, was somewhat taken aback when she heard him out, and even frowned.

What was that?

Whale Rubber?

Wasn't that something filthy used between men and women? How could it possibly temper the body?

Bibi Dong's first reaction was disbelief. "Xiao Hao, what did you say? Whale Rubber?"

"How could that thing possibly temper the body? It's something filthy. Where did a child like you read about it?"

"What ancient book did you get it from? How come I've never seen it?"

Liang Hao made up an excuse. "Teacher, I really did read it in an ancient book."

"Unfortunately, I lost that book when I was little."

"Teacher, I know you don't believe me, because I know what Whale Rubber is used for too."

"But I once tried it on small animals, and it did have some effect. It should be true."

"Besides, think about it. Even if it doesn't work, the side effect of taking it will be some discomfort at most."

"But if it succeeds, won't we have struck it rich? And this method could then be used to train other children in Spirit Hall too. It would have a hundred benefits and no drawbacks."

"Teacher, please trust your disciple this once!"

As Liang Hao spoke, he took Bibi Dong's hand, acting a little spoiled.

Although Bibi Dong was no longer young, she had taken excellent care of herself as a Soul Master, and her body hardly aged.

Her hand was still as soft and smooth as a young woman's in her early twenties, and Liang Hao found it wonderfully pleasant to hold.

Bibi Dong had even less expected Liang Hao to reach out and take her hand.

In all these years, hardly anyone had held Bibi Dong's hand.

The last time had been back when she and Yu Xiaogang were together. At the time, they had both been young and innocent...

Bibi Dong stared blankly at Liang Hao, then at her own hand. Her heart began to beat a little faster.

But since Liang Hao was only a child and her own disciple at that, Bibi Dong couldn't very well pull her hand away after he suddenly took it.

With no other choice, her head spinning, she answered as if moved by some unseen force and agreed.