Freeloaded Knowledge

Mo Bai had not expected that in this world, the pronunciation of the language had changed, but the writing was the same.

It was like how Mandarin and Cantonese were pronounced differently, yet the same passage could still be read aloud in each language.

It was just somewhat awkward!

But whether that was truly the case, or whether only one character, Ma, happened to look similar, Mo Bai would have to wait for Teacher Ma to teach more characters before he could be certain.

A few days later, Mo Bai finally confirmed it. The writing of this world really was the same as the traditional characters from his previous life!

After confirming it, Mo Bai could not wait to go to Notting Academy's library.

"Little guy, why aren't you in class? What are you doing here?"

When the library teacher saw Mo Bai, he immediately stopped him.

"Teacher, I'm a first-year student!"

"The teacher in class is teaching us how to recognize characters right now, but I already learned them before, so I wanted to come here first and find some books to read on my own!"

As Mo Bai said that he had already learned to read, his face still carried a smug expression, showing off how impressive he was.

He was a child, after all!

"Is that so? Then read the words on this book. If you can recognize them, I'll allow you to go in and read!"

When the library teacher heard Mo Bai, he was slightly surprised, because judging from Mo Bai's clothes and appearance, he did not look like the child of a cultured family. Yet he could actually read so early?

But that was not necessarily impossible. Perhaps parents who could read had taught their child first.

Such cases did happen occasionally, so the library teacher did not ask in detail. As long as Mo Bai could prove he really could read, that was enough.

Children who knew to seize the time to study were always likable.

"Ten Great Core Spirit Competencies?"

When Mo Bai saw the book the library teacher took out, his eyes instantly lit up, and then he read the title aloud.

He had not expected that the first thing he would see would be that Grandmaster's Ten Great Core Spirit Competencies.

And the library teacher clearly liked this book very much, unlike the other teachers.

Most of the other teachers sneered at Grandmaster.

It was only because Grandmaster was the Dean's friend that they did not dare say it to his face!

But since Grandmaster could become a publicly acknowledged grandmaster, it was only natural that some people mocked him while others liked and admired him.

"Oh? You really did recognize it. Not bad, not bad!"

Seeing that Mo Bai had really read the book title aloud in one go, the library teacher immediately laughed happily. "All right, you can go in and read, but the books can only be read here. You can't take them away, understand?"

"Teacher, can I read this book? The title is so interesting! It sounds really impressive!" Mo Bai did not leave. Instead, he looked curiously at the Ten Great Core Spirit Competencies in the library teacher's hands.

"Oh? You want to read this book?" When the library teacher heard Mo Bai, he was surprised at first, but then he understood, thinking that Mo Bai did not know where this book came from.

"All right, here you go, little guy!"

"The knowledge in this book is very useful. I hope you can properly commit it to memory!"

The library teacher then smiled and nodded, handing the book in his hands to Mo Bai.

After thinking for a moment, the library teacher still added one more sentence. "No matter how others see it, what I can tell you is that this book really is amazing. If you memorize it, it will be very helpful for your future cultivation!"

"I understand. I'll remember it. Thank you, Teacher!"

After Mo Bai took the book, he could not wait to run into the library and find a place to start reading it.

"..." Looking at Mo Bai's impatient, studious appearance, the library teacher shook his head and smiled silently.

Originally, he had had other things to say as well, but since Mo Bai had gone in, he would leave it for now.

He could just tell him when Mo Bai left.

What he wanted to warn Mo Bai about was that most of the content inside could be memorized, but there was no need for a small portion of it.

Grandmaster's Ten Great Core Spirit Competencies, to put it plainly, was a summary of spirit-related knowledge across the entire Soul Land. No one had ever done this before, and for Grandmaster to be able to do it was truly quite remarkable.

"Sigh~ Grandmaster too... If he hadn't put those few theories of his into the Ten Great Core Competencies, he wouldn't have been mocked!"

Thinking of that Grandmaster in the academy, the library teacher sighed softly.

At this moment, in a Soul Beast Forest outside Notting City that had been enclosed and raised by Spirit Hall, Grandmaster was leading Tang San in search of soul beasts.

"Xiao San, the limit a Soul Master can withstand for their first Soul Ring is a 423-year Soul Ring!"

"Finding one that precise is almost impossible, but I will do my best to help you hunt a soul beast of around four hundred years!"

"Only by getting as close to the limit as possible can you go further in the future!"

"..."

As Grandmaster led Tang San in search of the soul beast they needed, he constantly taught Tang San relevant knowledge about soul beasts.

Tang San listened attentively at his side.

If Tang San had previously felt that taking Grandmaster as his teacher had been a little hasty, then the current Tang San felt that he had absolutely struck it rich.

Although his teacher's strength was not great, when it came to the knowledge he possessed, Tang San believed that there were probably few people stronger than him!

As he absorbed Grandmaster's teachings, he discovered that to become an outstanding Soul Master, there was still a great deal he needed to learn.

"Not good!"

"This is a Mandala Snake close to four hundred years old. Xiao San, run!"

Very soon, Grandmaster and Tang San encountered that four-hundred-year Mandala Snake that appeared in the original work!

After a perilous battle, the Mandala Snake was successfully killed by Tang San.

"Quick, absorb this Soul Ring!"

"This Soul Ring is just right for your Blue Silver Grass!"

Still shaken, Grandmaster secretly rejoiced that neither of them had died at the soul beast's hands. Then, seeing the Mandala Snake's corpse, his eyes immediately lit up, and he hurriedly told Tang San to absorb the Soul Ring.

Originally, it had been a little embarrassing that he had needed his disciple to save his life, but now he could not be bothered with embarrassment. Absorbing the Soul Ring was more important.

"Yes, Teacher!"

Tang San did not blame his teacher just because Grandmaster's strength was too weak and had nearly caused the two of them to die in a soul beast's jaws. Hearing him, he immediately did as instructed.

Just from Grandmaster's act of telling him to run while he stayed behind when danger came, Grandmaster had already gained his recognition!

"Wait..."

But when he saw that Tang San was about to absorb it, Grandmaster stopped him again.

"Xiao San, the possibility that a plant-type spirit can absorb the Soul Ring of an animal-type soul beast has, so far, only existed in my theory. Whether it is truly feasible or not is still unknown!"

"Why don't we change it? We'll search for another Soul Ring!"

Grandmaster said solemnly to Tang San.

"No need. I trust Teacher!"

"Since no one has done it before, then let me be the first!"

After hearing Grandmaster, Tang San was first moved, then shook his head and refused Grandmaster's proposal. He decided to absorb the Mandala Snake's Soul Ring and verify his teacher's theoretical conjecture.