That Guy Is a Simp

His first meeting with Qian Renxue, who was disguised as the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, had gone fairly smoothly.

Xiao Han had displayed his strength and potential before Qian Renxue, proving that he was a young man worth looking forward to.

He believed that Qian Renxue would help him obtain the "Immortal Herb Compendium," not only because of him, but also because Skywater Academy was a force she wanted to win over.

Of course, Xiao Han wanted more than simply obtaining the "Immortal Herb Compendium."

After gradually becoming familiar with Qian Renxue, he wanted to learn more from her about Dugu Bo.

As long as Dugu Bo remained at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Xiao Han would be unable to enter.

Only when Dugu Bo was away would he have a chance to pick the Immortal Herbs there.

This had to be done within the next three years. Xiao Han did not have much time left.

After leaving the imperial palace, Xiao Han told Lin Zhiruo about his conversation with Xue Qinghe. Lin Zhiruo let out a long sigh of relief.

"Xiao Han, I never expected the Crown Prince to be willing to help you. But that book you mentioned is in Spirit Hall. Can he really get it for you?"

"I believe he can."

It was not yet convenient for Xiao Han to tell Lin Zhiruo Xue Qinghe's true identity.

Lin Zhiruo reminded him:

"Xiao Han, even if he really gets that book for you, don't become obsessed with studying or even searching for those Immortal Herbs. There are only a little more than four years left before the Soul Master Tournament. Cultivation is your top priority."

"Mom, I know what I'm doing. How could Immortal Herbs be so easy to find? They're powerful tonics, far more potent than Whale Rubber. If young Soul Masters like us can consume suitable Immortal Herbs, our cultivation speed will increase severalfold."

"Are they really that miraculous?"

"Of course."

Lin Zhiruo seemed to realize something and said sternly:

"You brat, let me warn you: don't keep setting your sights on the things inside Dugu Bo's poison formation. Even if there are rare treasures and exotic herbs in there, they aren't yours to covet. That is Dugu Bo's territory. We were lucky to escape disaster last time, and you can't take that risk again."

"Mom, you're worrying too much. How could I joke around with my own life?"

"As if I don't know you! In any case, don't get any ideas about it."

"Fine. I'll listen to you."

Xiao Han did not want Lin Zhiruo to worry, but he had to go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and he had to obtain the Immortal Herbs.

However, he could only carry out this plan under conditions of absolute safety.

A few days later.

Xiao Han returned to Skywater Academy and told Shui Bing'er how he had hunted the Ice Rain Swallow in the Ice Sealed Forest and gained Flight Ability.

Shui Bing'er was both shocked and delighted.

"Xiao Han, you actually gained Flight Ability. That's wonderful."

"Yeah. From now on, I can soar freely through the sky like you. By the way, do you feel like you're close to breaking through level thirty?"

"Not yet. But even if I break through level thirty, I might not immediately go to the Ice Sealed Forest to hunt a soul beast."

Xiao Han was somewhat puzzled.

"Why?"

"I want to wait for Xue Wu. We agreed that once we both break through level thirty, we'll go to the Ice Sealed Forest together. While you were away, she already broke through to level twenty-nine."

"I see. That's good too. It seems you two get along quite well."

"Mm."

Xiao Han thought of Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu's Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

A Martial Soul Fusion Skill required harmony between both Martial Souls and hearts.

The two had not entered Skywater Academy together, but after forming the new team, they had quickly built a strong friendship.

Xue Wu now had two soul skills.

Her First Soul Skill was Dark Clouds, which could control the weather and summon a patch of dark clouds.

Her Second Soul Skill was Rainfall. It required dark clouds in the sky to activate, and it could summon raindrops as large as beans, turning them into a vast curtain of water that poured down upon the enemy.

Xue Wu's first two soul skills had little offensive power, but they could provide water-element support for her teammates.

Xiao Han knew that what would truly enhance Xue Wu and the entire team was her soon-to-arrive Third Soul Skill—Ice and Snow.

When Xue Wu activated that soul skill, a large amount of ice and snow would form in the sky. The temperature within the area covered by the soul skill would drop drastically, weakening the enemy's combat strength and continuously draining their Soul Power.

Only with this soul skill as a foundation could Xue Wu join forces with Shui Bing'er to unleash the Martial Soul Fusion Skill—Ice Snow Falling.

"Bing'er, since you and Xue Wu are so close, have you ever considered joining forces with her to use a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"

"A Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"

"Mm. Xue Wu is a support-type Soul Master, while you possess the Top-Tier Beast Spirit, the Ice Phoenix. As long as your hearts are in sync, perhaps you can unleash fusion power beyond imagination."

Shui Bing'er smiled gently, quite interested in Xiao Han's suggestion.

"That's a very good idea. Once she and I both break through level thirty, we'll study it properly."

"Mm, I believe you two can succeed. When the time comes, I'll accompany you to the Ice Sealed Forest to hunt soul beasts."

"Alright."

As the two spoke, the other girls from the team walked over.

Yu Hairou said:

"Xiao Han, we heard from Dean Lin that your Third Soul Skill gave you Flight Ability. That's really great."

Gu Qingbo chimed in:

"Yeah, Xiao Han is getting stronger and stronger. Back then, we were worried that Xiao Han would become an opponent."

"Now that Xiao Han and Bing'er both have Flight Ability, we won't be so passive when facing Thunder Academy and Godwind Academy."

The force behind Thunder Academy was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and its team was led by a captain who possessed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.

As a Top-Tier Beast Spirit, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was known for its savage offensive power and also possessed powerful lightning attacks.

Lightning had an innate restraining effect against ice and water elements.

Therefore, in past Soul Master Tournaments, Skywater Academy had repeatedly suffered defeat when facing Thunder Academy.

Thunder Academy seemed to have become an inescapable nightmare in their hearts.

Aside from Thunder Academy, Godwind Academy also firmly suppressed Skywater Academy.

Godwind Academy was composed entirely of wind-element Soul Masters. They were known for their astonishing speed, and most of their members possessed Flight Ability, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

This year's Skywater Academy team had two Soul Masters with Flight Ability, which might change their previous disadvantage.

Thus, everyone had placed great hopes on Shui Bing'er and Xiao Han.

Shui Bing'er said:

"I heard Dean Zhao mention that Feng Xiaotian, the captain of Godwind Academy's team, is also a Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power. He should be nineteen this year, and his strength is formidable. What's strange is that he didn't participate in the previous Soul Master Tournament. I wonder why."

"Feng Xiaotian?"

Xiao Han grinned.

"That guy is a simp. He deliberately held back his level for the girl he likes, and he's been researching some Self-Created Soul Skill."

"A Self-Created Soul Skill? Anyone capable of developing one is certainly no ordinary person."

"Mm, I heard he's already developed it. It's called the Gale Demonic Wolf Consecutive Slashes. That move is indeed powerful; ordinary people simply can't withstand it. If we want to defeat him, we'll have to find a way to counter it."