Yu Xiaogang's Persuasion

Yu Xiaogang seemed possessed, repeating the word "Impossible" over and over.

Because of his own circumstances, he had been looked down upon ever since he was young.

Throwing himself into theoretical research had merely been his attempt to prove his worth on a different track.

To make the world never dare underestimate him again.

If his theories were truly shattered today, then Yu Xiaogang would become a complete and utter failure.

"Teacher Uncle," Tang San called out. Yu Tianheng's pupils contracted slightly as he looked at the purple light beneath Li Xun's feet.

He stiffly turned his head toward Yu Xiaogang.

Hearing the call, Yu Xiaogang abruptly snapped awake. He took a deep breath and slowly returned to his usual calm, unruffled expression.

"Ahem. Xiao San, Tianheng, his Mutated Martial Soul probably does more than simply control plants. It can also enhance his physical qualities."

"I know of some Defensive Sects. Because they focus on tempering the body, the upper limit of the Spirit Rings they can absorb is much higher than that of ordinary people."

Yu Xiaogang lowered his head and frowned, seemingly deep in thought. "It's just that none of them have such a huge leap as Li Xun."

"Teacher, but didn't you just say—" Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang with some doubt.

"Xiao San, one person's special circumstances cannot represent the entire Soul Master World."

Yu Xiaogang raised a hand and forcefully cut Tang San off.

His gaze was fixed on the Thousand Hands Wood Sculpture in Li Xun's hand. "Martial Souls come in All Kinds of Strange varieties, each with all sorts of miraculous abilities. Though my theories are comprehensive, I cannot possibly record every single one."

He had merely lost himself for a moment and let his thoughts fall into disarray, which was why he had revealed such an unsightly side of himself before his disciple.

Once he returned, he would definitely add a line after the Spirit Ring Absorption Age section of the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul.

If a Martial Soul mutation was related to physical qualities, this limit could also be exceeded.

"I understand, Teacher." Tang San looked thoughtful.

Though he still had doubts, over the past three years, Grandmaster had indeed helped him greatly on the path of cultivation.

Moreover, Yu Xiaogang's knowledge truly was extensive enough.

Although there had been a slight discrepancy now, he still chose to believe in this teacher.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Li Xun, who was surrounded like the moon among stars. He straightened his clothes and slowly stepped forward.

This child was about the same age as Tang San, yet his soul power had already reached level twenty. He must possess Innate Full Soul Power.

He was already qualified to become his disciple.

Although his choices for the first two Spirit Rings had been somewhat unsatisfactory, Yu Xiaogang believed that

if Li Xun accepted his guidance and put more effort into selecting his later Spirit Rings, then though his future achievements might not equal Tang San's, they would not be too poor either.

"Little Brother Li Xun, I never expected you to really succeed in absorbing it!" Dugu Yan's beautiful eyes curved into thin lines as she smiled.

"Luck. Just luck." Li Xun scratched his head. He really was not used to being watched by so many people.

"Xiao Xun, I never expected you to be able to absorb a Thousand-Year Spirit Ring."

Qin Ming sighed wistfully. "But why did you choose Lone Bamboo? If you had chosen a powerful Spirit Beast, your strength would have improved by leaps and bounds!"

Li Xun merely chuckled at Qin Ming's words and did not answer.

He had no intention of telling others about his own secrets, and he had already guessed part of Qin Ming's purpose.

Qin Ming had never truly cared about the students' futures.

What he cared about was only the ranking his team members would achieve in the future Soul Master Competition.

Because that concerned the future of Qin Ming, a commoner Soul Master.

"Brother, do you think my Second Spirit Ring can be a thousand-year one too? After all, we eat the same things."

Ning Rongrong stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Li Xun's arm, giving him a look that said, You know what I mean.

Looking at this little clever thing beside him, Li Xun could not help but laugh. "Maybe it's possible. Your level still has room to rise. If you want to absorb a Thousand-Year Spirit Ring, then you'll have to work extremely hard in your training from now on."

Ning Rongrong pouted at his words, wrinkling her small nose. "I'll give it a try."

"Li Xun, it seems your Martial Soul can enhance your physical qualities as well. However, your choices for your first two Spirit Rings somewhat wasted this talent."

Just as they were chatting, Yu Xiaogang slowly walked up to Li Xun and stood proudly before him. "But! I have a way to make up for the shortcomings of your first two Spirit Rings."

Seeing Yu Xiaogang come over again, Li Xun felt his temples throb. "Senior..."

Yu Xiaogang raised a hand to interrupt him. "Everyone else calls me Grandmaster. You can call me Grandmaster as well."

"Uh, Grandmaster... I think I'm doing pretty well as I am."

Li Xun shook his head.

A stiff smile appeared on Yu Xiaogang's face. "Li Xun, you think it's good because your level is still too low. Once your Soul Power Level breaks through level thirty, you'll understand just how foolish your current choice is."

"A Soul Master can attach a total of nine Soul Rings to themselves. Nine Soul Rings represent nine soul skills, so every single Soul Ring is crucial."

At this point, Yu Xiaogang clasped his hands behind his back and looked up at the sky. "As a control-type Soul Master, you've already lost two soul skills. When you fight others in the future, they'll have nine skills against your seven."

"Can you still say your current choice is correct?"

Li Xun raised a brow at that. "Grandmaster, don't passive abilities count as skills?"

Yu Xiaogang's expression stiffened, but he did not answer Li Xun's question. "Perhaps I was too vague, so you couldn't understand."

"Think about it. When you reach level thirty or forty, and others have two or three more skills than you, how will you fight back?"

Li Xun had considered this question before.

An ordinary Soul Master might feel helpless, but both he and Tang San were transmigrators and had their own means of dealing with enemies.

They would not be overly passive in the early stages.

Of course, he would not tell Yu Xiaogang about that. He would not even tell Tang San, Yu Xiaogang's disciple.

"What Grandmaster said does make sense, but what I've always considered is long-term development. Even if I suffer a bit of a disadvantage early on, I'm willing to accept it."

Li Xun shook his head.

Seeing that Li Xun's tone was no longer as intense as before, Yu Xiaogang smiled.

However, because he was expressionless all year round, the smile looked rather stiff.

"It's good that you understand. There's still a chance to remedy things now—it just depends on whether you're willing to try."

Hmm? Was he trying to make me take him as my teacher?

A strange expression appeared on Li Xun's face. Only now did he understand the implication behind Yu Xiaogang's words.

"Thank you for your kindness, Grandmaster, but I'll say the same thing: I'm quite satisfied with my choice of Soul Rings." Li Xun shook his head and politely declined.

Yu Xiaogang's smile faded, and his expression gradually turned serious. He said earnestly, "Li Xun, you're still young. There are some things you don't understand yet. Making reckless choices will only harm yourself!"

"If you have a good teacher to guide you on the path of cultivation, it will be of immense benefit to you."

"It will also save you from blindly feeling your way forward."

"My disciple Tang San is a perfect example. His Blue Silver Grass was the most useless Martial Soul on the continent, yet after my training, it is now not much worse than ordinary Martial Souls."