Sometimes, if you did not show off your abilities, people would always doubt you.
And sure enough, the moment the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring appeared, every voice of doubt vanished.
Ju Zi and Keke no longer had any intention of dissuading Huo Yuhao from heading to Jingyang Peak alone.
With Huo Yuhao holding the fort, the three of them tested the All-Terrain Soul Tool exceptionally smoothly the next day. All kinds of data were perfectly recorded. Of course, thanks to Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Detection Sharing beforehand, they avoided any confrontations with powerful Soul Beasts.
The near-death experience the three had suffered in the original work no longer existed either.
Nourished by metal deposits, the natural herbs of the Jingyang Mountain Range were naturally suited for tempering the body. After the testing ended, with Huo Yuhao's help, Ju Zi and Keke both gathered some herbs that were exceedingly scarce elsewhere. Whether sold or used themselves, they would be immensely valuable.
What Soul Engineers needed most was a large reserve of Soul Power and strong physical fitness.
Thus, when dusk arrived, Ju Zi personally cooked a lavish meal to reward Huo Yuhao for his help. In the end, though, it was Keke who had the time of her life eating.
"With the two of you as chefs, life is wonderful." Keke rubbed her slightly round belly and teased them contentedly.
Ju Zi said irritably, "Of course. Two people serving one person."
"Hehe." Keke grinned.
"I'm leaving in a while. Once you return to the academy, remember to tell Teacher Xuan." Sitting beside the campfire, Huo Yuhao spoke calmly.
"You're leaving already?" Ju Zi and Keke looked over.
"That unusual phenomenon seems to happen only at night. I plan to head deeper into the Jingyang Mountain Range tonight and search for it." Huo Yuhao