Dai Mubai's Frustration

Looking at the translucent Feather of Wind on Bai Chenxiang's body, Chen Feng smiled.

Undoubtedly, this Soul Skill that recovers the Feather of Wind greatly enhances Bai Chenxiang's output.

If her past damage output was one, then her Third Spirit Skill directly doubled her damage output.

That's not all; the recovered Feather of Wind can still be launched again, meaning that Bai Chenxiang's output is now almost three times what it used to be.

In addition to the Point-tailed Swift's inherent speed and ability to fly, Bai Chenxiang has now become a qualified archer.

Of course, she is still somewhat inferior to Xiao Wu, after all, Xiao Wu is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast who has transformed into a human, and has extremely strong abilities in controlling Soul Power.

Therefore, Xiao Wu can focus on enhancing her output power and self-preservation ability, making her significantly stronger than Bai Chenxiang in terms of output intensity.

However, Bai Chenxiang also has its own advantages, namely its excellent output Frequency, making it suitable for dealing with opponents with average defense.

In other words, one is good at dealing with Lightly Armored Units, and the other is good at dealing with Heavily Armored Units; each has its own strengths.

"Xiangxiang, what name do you plan to give your Third Spirit Skill?" Chen Feng asked.

"Hmm, it doesn't need to be too fancy, let's just call it 'Hook Return'," Bai Chenxiang said after thinking for a moment.

"Image," Chen Feng said.

After Bai Chenxiang's Soul Ring was successfully obtained, only Ma Hongjun's Soul Ring remained.

However, before leaving, Bai Chenxiang had to release the Wind Slime back into the wild.

"By the way, what does the Wind Slime eat? I feel like we should treat it like Sister Rongrong treated the Great Steel Snake before, and reward it a little," Bai Chenxiang asked, looking at the White Dumpling on the ground.

"Slime don't have any specific food. If I had to name one, I'd say energy," Chen Feng said.

"Oh? Then I can't thank it." Bai Chenxiang said somewhat sullenly.

Tang San then spoke up:

"Perhaps you could try your blood."

"Blood?" Bai Chenxiang was somewhat confused.

But Chen Feng understood, and he said:

"Xiao San, are you saying that Xiangxiang Consuming the Qing Feng Bi Ying Hua, and that she hasn't fully absorbed the medicinal power of this Immortal Herb, so she can use her blood to feed the Wind Slime?"

"That's exactly what I mean," Tang San nodded.

"Blood will suffice? That's easy." Without hesitation, Bai Chenxiang used the Feather of Wind to cut her palm and held out her bleeding hand to the Wind Slime.

"Drink it, you deserve it."

The Wind Slime looked at the palm in front of it with its two translucent eyes. It seemed to sense something beneficial to itself from the blood on the palm, so it opened its round mouth and put Bai Chenxiang's palm into its mouth.

"Won't there be any danger?" Ning Rongrong asked with some concern.

To others, Bai Chenxiang's entire hand was inside the Wind Slime's body, and if the Wind Slime suddenly attacked, Bai Chenxiang's hand would likely be in danger.

No matter what, this is a Thousand-Year level Soul Beast, so it still poses some danger.

"Don't worry, Sister Rongrong, my hand feels soft and comfortable now. It won't hurt me," Bai Chenxiang said with a smile.

Xiao Wu, standing in the crowd, glanced at Bai Chenxiang, who was smiling, and then at Chen Feng, who was standing quietly in front of her. A smile appeared on her face.

Since Chen Feng and Flying Lightning Rat's successful collaboration, it has become a tacit rule that one must pay a reward to obtain Soul Ring, and this rule was undoubtedly brought about by Chen Feng.

This illustrates that Chen Feng, unlike many other humans, did not regard Soul Beast as animals or as tools to provide Soul Ring and Soul Bone, but genuinely respected Soul Beast.

Of course, this respect is based on the premise that the Soul Beast has no malicious intent. If Soul Beast with malicious intent launches an attack, then it is only right to retaliate or even kill it.

Gu Yue Ling stood to the side and slightly behind Xiao Wu, quietly watching the smile on Xiao Wu's face without saying a word.

The Wind Slime held Bai Chenxiang's hand in its mouth for a short while before spitting it out again.

To everyone's surprise, not only had the bloodstains on Bai Chenxiang's hands disappeared, but the wounds she had made with the feathers earlier had also vanished.

"It even has healing abilities?" The Grandmaster was the first to express surprise. "I haven't seen any records of this."

"I've never seen one before either." Chen Feng also somewhat surprised, but he quickly figured it out. "It's probably because Slime aren't very strong Soul Beast, and the range of applications for their Soul Skill is relatively small, so few people choose them as Soul Ring, and naturally, the relevant records are incomplete."

"That makes sense." The Grandmaster accepted this explanation. "From this perspective, it's more reasonable that Slime can regenerate even if their bodies are shattered."

"So, does that mean I could consider getting Slime's Soul Ring? Like, maybe a Water Slime or something?" Tang San said thoughtfully.

"It's getting late." Chen Feng shook his head. "Slime, which aren't particularly powerful, have a hard time growing to a very high age. A thousand years is basically the maximum age they can reach. I want you to challenge for Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring when you reach the fourth ring."

"You want Xiao San to get Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring when he reaches the fourth ring?" the Grandmaster asked in astonishment.

"That's right. The Ring Expansion Method can increase the optimal age of Soul Ring to a certain extent. Given Xiao San's current physical condition, it's not unreasonable for him to try a ten- Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring as his Fourth Soul Ring," Chen Feng nodded and said.

Xiao Wu interjected at this moment, "Moreover, the Ring Expansion Method can avoid the Soul Shock brought by Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. If you can successfully use the Ring Expansion Method, Xiao San can indeed try for Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring when he reaches Level 40. I think not only him, but all of you can try it too."

"What is Soul Shock?" the Grandmaster asked with some doubt. Everyone else looked at Xiao Wu, including Zhao Wuji, Flender, and Liu Erlong.

The latter three all possessed Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, but they knew nothing about Soul Shock.

Xiao Wu explained:

"Soul Shock is a special ability produced by high-level Soul Beast after death, before their souls dissipate. It can directly impact the mental world of Soul Master, and this high-level Soul Beast generally refers to Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."

"Why haven't I experienced this? Zhao Wuji, Erlong, what about you?" Flender, somewhat skeptical.

"Neither do we." Zhao Wuji and Liu Erlong both shook their heads.

Xiao Wu offered an explanation to the teachers' questions:

"Generally speaking, humans absorb Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring after reaching level fifty. At this point, they are basically Adulthood, and their sufficiently strong Soul Power, as well as their physical and mental maturity, greatly reduces the effects of Soul Shock. Therefore, most Soul Master do not feel much of Soul Shock."

Flender understood. "I see. To feel the Soul Shock, one either needs to reach level 50 before Adulthood, or acquire Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring within the first four rings. That's why none of us felt the Soul Shock, even though we have Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring."

"Neither of these conditions is easy to meet. No wonder I've never seen any records related to Soul Shock." The Grandmaster sighed softly, then looked at Xiao Wu with some doubt.

How did you find out about this?

"Yes, my mother said so," Xiao Wu said, lowering her head.

The Grandmaster glanced at the three rings on Xiao Wu, Chen Feng, and Tang San's hands, nodded, and said nothing.

Those who can easily give away three Storage Soul Tool are mostly from long-established Soul Master families, so it's not surprising that they know this little-known information.

After Xiao Wu explained the matter of the Soul Shock, the others immediately realized the more important value of the Ring Expansion Method.

That means you'll be qualified to challenge for Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring when you reach the fourth ring.

This is undoubtedly of great significance to a Soul Master.

Previously, Chen Feng mentioned that the Ring Expansion Method could increase the optimal age of the Soul Ring. Although everyone understood that this improvement was already a groundbreaking achievement, it still felt a little lacking.

However, when Chen Feng suggested considering a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring Fourth Soul Ring, and Xiao Wu mentioned that the Soul Ring Expansion Method could avoid Soul Shock, everyone clearly felt the qualitative change brought about by the Ring Expansion Method.

If this attempt succeeds, then without a doubt, a new era will be dawning.

When that time comes, every member of Nine-Headed Serpent will have a black Fourth Soul Ring. What kind of shock will that bring to others?

"By then, the spread of the Ring Expansion Method will probably be unstoppable, won't it?" the Grandmaster sighed softly.

Even if there are many stubborn and conservative people and forces, how many people can refuse the possibility of their Fourth Soul Ring turning black?

This will be an incredibly intuitive result, a result brought about by the Ring Expansion Method.

"If that's the case, maybe we can try for Second Soul Ring that lasts a thousand years," Oscar said, stroking his chin.

But then he sighed, "It's a pity we're already Soul Elder."

Ma Hongjun glanced at Dai Mubai beside him and deliberately spoke in a high-pitched voice:

"I am the Soul Ancestor ~"

Then he laughed gleefully, "Hahaha, let's see if you're still so smug, Boss Dai? Being too high a level isn't always a good thing."

Dai Mubai's face darkened, and he clenched his fists so tightly they cracked. Ma Hongjun sensed something was wrong and quickly hid behind Flender.

"Teacher, save me!"

Flender, expressionless, pulled him out and pushed him in front of Dai Mubai. "Now you think having a high level is a good thing?"

Ma Hongjun, betrayed by his teacher, was pulled away by Dai Mubai with a Facebreaker, followed by the Show Stopper Calculated Blast Fist that knocked him out instantly.

Although Ma Hongjun suffered a heavy blow, what he said still made Dai Mubai quite unhappy, because what he said was indeed the truth.

Lies don't hurt, but the truth is the sharpest knife.

While others may have missed out on some of the version's benefits from the Ring Expansion Method, they can still pursue their dream of Black Fourth Soul Ring.

Therefore, Dai Mubai completely missed out on the version's benefits, and his Soul Ring colors could only be unremarkable: Two Yellow, Two Purple, Then Black.

In the past, this would have been the standard best Soul Ring Configuration. Although he might not have been the most eye-catching person around, he would still have been looked up to by most people.

But if others succeed in pursuing their dream of Black Fourth Soul Ring, then Dai Mubai will instantly fall short.

If everyone else is a wolf, then he's like Husky that's infiltrated into a wolf pack.

At first glance, they seem quite similar, but a closer look reveals the differences.

Seeing that Dai Mubai's expression was not good, Chen Feng comforted him:

"Boss Dai, don't worry too much. While the level of the Soul Ring is indeed important, the Soul Power Level and combat ability are also crucial. Besides, we might not even succeed."

Flender added, "That's right, Fourth Soul Ring of Ten-Thousand-Year does bring some advantages, but these advantages are not insurmountable. As long as you cultivate diligently to make your Soul Power high enough, then the advantages of Fourth Soul Ring Ten-Thousand-Year are just so-so."

Seeing that he had caused trouble, Ma Hongjun quickly said:

"Boss Dai, don't be angry. I was just talking nonsense. No matter what, you're still our boss."

Upon hearing these words, Dai Mubai's expression softened.

Regardless, the discovery of the Ring Expansion Method is a good thing. Even if he doesn't benefit from the version update, it's fine as long as the students can benefit from it.

Moreover, it's not that he can't benefit from the Ring Expansion Method; it's just that the benefits aren't as obvious as those from the Black Fourth Soul Ring.

"Let's continue searching for Soul Beast," Dai Mubai said with a smile, his anxiety dispelled.

Bai Chenxiang placed the Wind Slime on the edge of the cliff and said to it with a smile:

"Go back to your tribe, White Dumpling. Thank you for helping me this time. I hope to see you again someday."

After saying that, she walked back into the crowd.

But at this moment, Ning Rongrong pointed behind her and said with a strange expression:

"Xiangxiang, it's following you."

Bai Chenxiang turned around and saw the big, white Wind Slime hopping and skipping towards her.

When she stopped, the Wind Slime also stopped, staring at her with its two translucent eyes in a daze.

"You... you don't want to come back with me, do you? Aren't you going back to your clan?" Bai Chenxiang asked in astonishment, pointing outside the cliff.

The Wind Slime glanced back at its kin floating outside the cliff, then turned and hopped next to Bai Chenxiang, as if to indicate that it had decided to become Bai Chenxiang's Follower.

"It must be a blood issue. This Wind Slime might be craving Xiangxiang's blood," Tang San speculated.

"Then why didn't that big steel snake follow Rongrong before?" Xiao Wu asked doubtfully.

"Maybe it's because their parents are supervising them."

"That seems possible."

Bai Chenxiang looked at everyone with some hesitation, "What should we do? Should we take it back?"

"That depends on whether you want to keep it or not. If you do, you can take it back with you; the dormitories in the Academy can accommodate it," Liu Erlong said.

The other teachers had no objections, and the students had even fewer.

This is mainly because the Wind Slime is quite good-looking; its cute appearance is very endearing. If it were an ugly and fierce Soul Beast, people wouldn't be so easy to talk to.

After everyone unanimously agreed, Bai Chenxiang successfully gained a little Follower.