Xiao Wu Turning the Natural Order on Its Head

"Kamaitachi?" Dai Mubai seemed to be hearing that name for the first time.

"What are the characteristics of this Soul Beast?"

"Its defining trait is that it is practically the embodiment of the wind element," Chen Feng explained. "This Soul Beast is innately capable of controlling the wind and can use wind elements to increase its speed.

"Once it reaches a certain level of growth, it can begin coating its claws with wind elements, allowing them to easily tear through an enemy's defenses. Splitting mountains and shattering rocks would be no challenge.

"The most powerful Kamaitachi can even transform directly into wind. At that point, it is the wind, and the wind is it. It would no longer fear any physical attack; only mental attacks could harm it."

Dai Mubai's eyes gleamed. "That's the one! This is exactly what I want. It perfectly meets my requirements. Wind Demon Kamaitachi, right? I'll remember it!"

"Xiao Feng's recommendation is a good one. A Kamaitachi is indeed well suited to be Dai Mubai's first soul ring after changing paths," Grandmaster said in agreement. "Besides the Kamaitachi, I also have several Soul Beasts to recommend. You can consider them when choosing Soul Beasts in the future."

He then shared his thoughts with Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai nodded repeatedly. "Thank you for your guidance, Grandmaster."

"No need to thank me. I did not come up with the Soul Ring Acquisition Theory; it is Xiao Feng's work. I am merely recommending Soul Beasts to you based on his theory. He is the one you should thank," Grandmaster said calmly.

"The Soul Ring Acquisition Theory?" Dai Mubai asked curiously. "What is that?"

"Oh, it's a summary of some of the issues Soul Masters need to consider when acquiring soul rings. I plan to turn it into a thesis later. When the time comes, you'll be able to see it in the newspapers." Chen Feng kept him in suspense.

"Oh..." Dai Mubai nodded as though he half understood, then thought for a moment and said:

"Then why not submit the thesis directly to our Star Luo Weekly? That way, I can see it right away."

"Star Luo Weekly? That is indeed an option." Chen Feng stroked his chin thoughtfully.

He had not actually planned to submit it to any single newspaper, because he worried that his thesis might be shelved for one reason or another. If that happened, he would have no way to use it to advance Martial Soul Evolution in this world.

Chen Feng would not underestimate people's selfishness, nor would he ignore the reactions of those in power to emerging theories. He had no desire to become Bruno.

But Martial Soul Evolution was naturally something that needed to begin as early as possible. Especially now, when the gifted youths from the original story were at a crucial stage of development, it was the perfect time to publish his thesis.

Therefore, Chen Feng had planned to submit one copy each to Martial Soul Weekly and Heaven Dou Weekly after finishing it, minimizing the possibility of it being shelved while also earning himself some prestige.

In this era of Douluo Continent, prestige could still offer a certain degree of protection. Neither Spirit Hall nor the Heaven Dou Empire would risk offending every Soul Master in the world just to eliminate Chen Feng.

As for why Chen Feng had not considered the Star Luo Empire from the start, it was because he had simply had no contact with anyone from the Star Luo Empire before.

Could he possibly cross mountains and rivers, traverse the border, and go all the way to the Star Luo Empire just to submit a thesis to a Newspaper Office? Of course not.

But things were different now. After getting to know Dai Mubai and the others, Chen Feng now had connections in the Star Luo Empire, which made things much easier.

"Since you put it that way, Big Brother Dai, once I finish the thesis, I'll send you a copy. You can help me publish it through a Newspaper Office in the Star Luo Empire," Chen Feng said after thinking it over.

Speaking required skill. Originally, Chen Feng had wanted to publish in Star Luo Weekly but had no way in, yet by phrasing it this way, it became something he was willing to do only because of Dai Mubai.

With a different way of putting it, the feeling immediately changed.

Sure enough, after hearing Chen Feng's words, Dai Mubai immediately patted his chest and said:

"Don't worry. I'll make sure this gets handled properly for you! If anyone dares to get in the way, I'll take his head and—"

"Cough, cough!" Chen Yun suddenly coughed twice.

"Uh, anyway, I'll definitely get this done for you." Dai Mubai did not mention any more of those less-than-harmonious methods, merely making a simple promise.

"Then thank you, Big Brother Dai." Chen Feng smiled.

"It's nothing." Dai Mubai and Chen Yun turned to leave. "Remember to write to me when you get back! Just put Star Luo Imperial Palace as the address!"

"Alright!" Chen Feng replied.

Seeing that the two were leaving, Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a moment before walking over to Chen Feng. She lowered her head and said nothing.

"Uh, Miss Zhu, you..."

"Just call me Zhuqing." The Black-Haired Little Girl spoke softly.

"Oh... Zhuqing, is there something you need?" Chen Feng asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Um... thank you. I'll remember you." After saying that, Zhu Zhuqing turned and ran off.

Chen Feng stood there in a daze for quite a while, a question mark slowly appearing over his head.

"Huh?"

No, what did that mean? Did she mean what I thought she meant?

You're only six, little girl. Are people in this world that mature already?

Chen Feng was utterly bewildered. He did not even know how he was supposed to react.

After thinking about it for a while without reaching any conclusion, he could only put the matter out of his mind. He turned around, preparing to help Xiao Wu search for the Moon-Drawing Fox.

However, the moment he looked at Xiao Wu, she suddenly covered her face and struck a coy pose, saying in a sugary voice:

"Just call me Zhuqing~"

Chen Feng: ...

"Pfft!" Tang San could not hold back and burst out laughing.

Grandmaster's expression was also somewhat strange, while Su Yuntao laughed openly without any restraint.

Expressionless, Chen Feng summoned the Tai Chi Bagua Sword and said to Xiao Wu:

"Let's duel! Only one of us will leave alive today!"

"Xiao San, save me!" Xiao Wu hurriedly ducked behind Tang San, yet still poked her head out to continue provoking him.

"Thanks, I'll remember this~"

"You little brat, die!" Chen Feng shouted as he charged at Xiao Wu.

"Hahaha! Serves you right for bullying me before! I caught you red-handed now, didn't I? Let's see if you dare mess with me again!" Xiao Wu laughed triumphantly as she circled Tang San to evade Chen Feng's pursuit.

Chen Feng had always oppressed her before. She had never gained the slightest advantage in their verbal sparring, and she had even had to endure his mockery of her intelligence. It had been utterly stifling.

Now, she had finally vented her anger properly.

With Chen Feng's weakness in hand, Xiao Wu would have a way to strike back at him verbally in the future. She would no longer get so angry after just a few remarks that she wanted to hit someone—that would be playing right into his hands.

Speaking of verbal counterattacks, Xiao Wu immediately recalled how Chen Feng had mocked her before.

She poked her head out from behind Tang San, bared her teeth in a grin, and said, "Getting mad already? Hehe."