Two-Pronged Approach

After completing the theoretical work, the next step is to prepare for publication.

In the Douluo Continent, the ways of publishing theories can be broadly divided into two categories.

The first option is to find the Spirit Hall.

After all, this organization has branch halls, sub-halls, and main halls in cities of all sizes. By publishing through the Spirit Hall, it can spread its theories throughout the continent in a short period of time.

Are there any downsides?

They might be directly targeted by the higher-ups of the Spirit Hall, and then taken to Spirit City without any explanation.

The second category is publishing locally.

Benefit: Safety.

Disadvantage: It would take a considerable amount of time to spread this theory throughout the continent, through word of mouth and by merchants carrying it.

Zhou Qing chose the second option.

Although this would prevent him from building a reputation in a short period of time, he calculated the time based on the population flow between cities and found that he should be able to transmit this theory to Heaven Dou City before the start of the next Continental Elite Tournament.

However, the first type of publication is also necessary, but it is not to publish the "Soul Ring Secondary Refinement Theory", but another one that is more practically useful for the cultivation of Commoner Soul Master across the continent.

Or rather, a suggestion.

The development of Martial Soul is based on two fundamental points.

Firstly: talent.

Secondly: attributes.

So-called talent refers to the abilities of Martial Soul. For example, a sword can be used to slash, Frying Pan can be used to fry food. The most crucial point for Martial Soul to achieve its best growth is to give full play to its characteristics and strengths.

The attribute is easy to understand: the attribute of the hunted Soul Beast should ideally match that of the Martial Soul, so that it is easier to absorb its Soul Ring.

Of course, this is true in theory, but how many Commoner Soul Masters would be willing to follow this theory is unknown.

After all, in this era, without offensive capabilities, Life cannot be guaranteed when wandering in the Soul Master World. Moreover, in an environment where all Soul Master in the entire Soul Master World aspire to become Battle Soul Master, the vast majority of Soul Master pursue combat power. Even if their Martial Soul is not suitable for combat, they will try every means to make themselves have combat power.

Not to mention, most Commoner Soul Master don't have the same opportunities as members of large families or sects to develop their own Self-Created Soul Skill. Their combat prowess and experience can only be honed through repeated battles.

Without combat-related Soul Skill, one might not even be able to grow in the initial stages.

Therefore, this theory is only a suggestion. At least in Zhou Qing's conjecture, giving full play to the talent of the Martial Soul has a high probability of making the growth of the Martial Soul faster, which can raise the average Soul Power Level of Soul Master in the Soul Master World where the theory of basic Soul Power cultivation is not perfect.

After receiving the "Martial Soul Cultivation Theory" jointly signed by Zhou Qing and Romantina, Ma Xiunuo of the Spirit Hall Branch carefully read it and couldn't help but nod in approval, "It does make sense, but unfortunately, I guess not many Soul Masters will follow this advice."

Ma Xiunuo's reaction was within Zhou Qing's expectations, so he smiled and said, "Grandpa Ma Xiunuo, once the mainland is at peace, this theory will be able to play its due role."

"Um."

Ma Xiunuo felt that peace on the mainland was an illusion, but he didn't shatter Zhou Qing's fantasy. He nodded and said, "This theory should be able to be published, but it will probably take more than half a year to be announced to the whole mainland. Moreover, it will be published together with the theories of other Theoretical Grandmaster, so probably not many people will pay attention to it."

"Fine."

Zhou Qing didn't mind. This theory was just a prelude to the future appearance of the "Soul Ring Secondary Refinement Theory" in the public eye, so that people wouldn't think that this theory appeared suddenly.

At the very least, the publication of this theory proves that Romantina and Zhou Qing also published their theories at the Spirit Hall, currently the most authoritative spiritual institution in mainland China.

At the same time.

A new long-term quest has been added to the quest wall within the Nuoding Guild: promote the new theory jointly developed by Romantina and Zhou Qing.

In addition, Romantina also went to all the bookstores in the city to print "The Soul Ring Secondary Refinement Theory" and had them responsible for selling it.

As the daughter of the city lord, the bookstore owners would naturally give her face, and Romantina herself would pay for the printing costs, with the sales proceeds split 30/70.

Although they only get 30%, they don't have to spend a single penny during the process!

And it was through this two-pronged approach that books about the "Soul Ring Secondary Refinement Theory" began to circulate among the Soul Master World of Nuoding City.

Although they probably thought the theory was just baseless speculation and had no practical use for their cultivation, the book itself was quite good.

Why?

Because Romantina required all major bookstores to use the best materials, even the outermost cover of the book was made from the hide of Moo Spring Ox —the very one Zhou Qing had hunted.

After being processed through certain procedures, the hide of the Moo Spring Ox is extremely tough. When used as a book cover, and given that the "Soul Ring Secondary Refinement Theory" is one centimeter thick, this book is practically a thin brick!

No!

It's more suitable than a brick because this book is harder than a brick, but lighter. Some Soul Master even use it as a pad for their chest as armor.

To be honest, this thing is a bit stronger defensively than the armor made by the Blacksmith Shop in Nuoding City. It's just a bit smaller, so the user has to sew it into their clothes later.

For a time, this first batch of "Soul Ring Secondary Refinement Theory" was highly sought after by Soul Master in Nuoding City —not for reading, but for use as a kind of protective tool.

Due to the popularity among Soul Master, the owners of the printing shops saw a business opportunity and began to print a second batch of books. They also approached Romantina for cooperation. Many merchants were also interested and began to purchase large quantities of the second batch of books, preparing to sell them in other cities.

Little did they know, the Soul Master of Nuoding City were not interested in the knowledge in the books at all, but rather in the hide of the Moo Spring Ox on the first batch of books.

So.

When the "Soul Ring Secondary Refinement Theory" spread to other cities, it was met with a barrage of curses from the Soul Master, who all suspected they had been ripped off.

After all, they hadn't enjoyed the benefits of the Moo Spring Ox's hide, nor did they know any Romantina. They just thought this guy was a whimsical fellow who, because his theories weren't recognized by the Spirit Hall, was trying to find a way to publish them and make a fool of himself.

But those who had been ripped off also wanted to save face, so they didn't want to argue with ordinary vendors. Some of them silently suffered the loss, while a small group felt they couldn't let it go and decided to help Romantina "become famous".

So he came up with a crooked idea and started buying large quantities of "Soul Ring Secondary Refinement Theory" from merchants.

Don't you want to be famous?

Good!

I'll make you famous! I'll make you a "Grandmaster" figure!

Romantina was naturally unaware of this, and she was actually quite happy, since this was the first time she had made money by publishing theories.

Although it wasn't much, it was very rewarding.