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The gem at the top of the Dragon Blood Purple Sandalwood staff was held in a lotus-shaped setting, making it easy to place the Soul Gem inside.

After securing it with both hands, Li Yao closed his eyes, his Spiritual Energy flowing like water, permeating the staff.

Under the perception of his Mental Power, the magic array circuits engraved within the staff were clearly visible. Li Yao controlled his Mental Power to gradually fill all the circuits from the tail end to the top, and then used the base at the top to moisten the Soul Gem. The Spiritual Energy contained within the Soul Gem slowly penetrated into the Dragon Blood Purple Sandalwood's magic array through the guidance of his Mental Power.

Once the Soul Gem's energy had completely permeated it, the lotus-shaped gem holder at the top of the Dragon Blood Purple Sandalwood slowly closed,

firmly securing the Soul Gem at the top.

Success!

Li Yao breathed a sigh of relief; the process was easier than he had imagined.

The application of Spiritual Energy technology in Lin Xiaowei's world had indeed reached a very high level.

This staff was rooted with Li Yao's Mental Imprint, making it naturally very compatible with him.

The staff was about ninety-five centimeters long, matching Li Yao's height, and its thickness and shape were very similar to a walking stick.

The Soul Gem as a whole presented a moist, clear light blue color, and the magic sealed within it was surrounded by a faint Spiritual light, which was very mysterious. From the outside, it looked like a very valuable noble walking stick.

After playing with it for a while, Li Yao felt very satisfied.

In terms of appearance, the Dragon Blood Purple Sandalwood looked very valuable, with a deep, restrained, and luxurious interior.

And the Soul Gem at the top,

was the ultimate gem for Earth.

Of course, this was different from a certain Soul Gem in Marvel.

According to Lin Xiaowei, these Soul Gems were actually formed by the blood marrow coagulation of races that were good at mind Spiritual Energy—such as Mind Flayers or Eye Tyrants.

The power to amplify consciousness and spirit contained within was still quite considerable.

Li Yao tried it out, and with the blessing of the staff, Mage Hand could be cast instantly.

Frost Death's Wrath could also be cast almost instantly.

Feeling that silky smooth sensation, Li Yao was almost intoxicated.

No wonder many Mages liked to develop in the direction of equipment flow, item flow, or burst spell flow. This feeling of being able to output crazily was really damn cool! Oh, many elementary school dogs also like to play melee heroes when playing LOL…

Li Yao calmed himself down.

You must not be confused by the temporary comfort! You must remember what kind of person you are!

You are not a melee player! Li Yao took a few deep breaths, then took the staff downstairs.

He sat at the long table in the depths of the hall, sitting in the main seat, with a bit of a bandit leader feeling! Hehe,

Li Yao enjoyed himself for a while, then took the staff outside.

It was already late autumn, and the area in front of the Lost Tavern was bare. However, a tall ginkgo tree was planted at the entrance of the Midnight Bar. At this time, the ginkgo leaves were falling, and the ground was covered with fallen leaves.

However, the ginkgo leaves were golden, and the ground was covered with them, which was actually quite beautiful.

Li Yao looked at the front of his door and began to wonder if he should also buy a tree to plant.

What to plant?

A Chinese parasol tree? Or a locust tree?

Li Yao kept this in mind, and then involuntarily used the staff as a weapon, performing the weapon skills in the Qi Refining Technique.

Martial Monks were best at 'using Qi'! In close combat—using Qi to break meridians, using Qi to intercept channels!

Although the direct damage was not very shocking, the sustained damage was quite considerable.

Of course, the most important thing for Martial Monks was not damage, but control and endurance.

It doesn't matter if I can't beat you, I can exhaust you to death.

'Qi' was an energy contained in the body, so Martial Monks usually did not use weapons. Their bodies were the most suitable for them, and the strongest weapons for them.

But Qi would always be exhausted, so there were also chapters on cultivating weapon combat techniques in the Qi Refining Technique.

What Li Yao was practicing now was a kind of short weapon combat technique.

He wielded it with great vigor and exuberance.

But just then, the old man next door, Lu Xingshen, emerged from the Midnight Bar at some point. He had set up a café parasol in front of the bar, with tables and chairs underneath. He was wearing a well-tailored suit, and on the table was a pot of freshly brewed coffee.

Lu Xingshen held up a cup and took a delicate sip.

Hoo~ So refreshing.

Then, he put down the cup and said, "Young man, this set of... uh, gymnastics is quite interesting."

Li Yao: "???"

When did you come out?

And...

Is this really what you call gymnastics?!

After being called out by the old man Lu, Li Yao immediately lost interest.

He put away his stance and, leaning on his staff, looked at the old man Lu. "Hello, old sir."

Lu Xingshen chuckled. "Hahaha, good, good, good. Young man, what's the story behind that set of... uh, moves?"

Li Yao: "Dog Beating Stick Technique."

Old man Lu: "Emmmm..."

Li Yao: "Not bad, right?"

This was genuine extraordinary power!

Although it was far inferior to the power of the Mage side.

Old man Lu nodded, thoughtfully. "Young man, it seems you also have a master, but this... Dog Beating Stick Technique? It's actually not that great."

As he spoke, old man Lu stood up from his chair.

He also leaned on a staff, but his demeanor was far superior to Li Yao's.

Lu Xingshen suddenly raised his staff and made a feigned thrust towards Li Yao...

In an instant, boundless killing intent, wrapped in a sharp aura, swept over. Li Yao's eyes widened, and he seemed to see countless iron cavalry before him, iron horses crossing icy rivers, the bleak wind and rain chilling the heart. The boundless killing intent roared as it charged forward, the shock penetrating his heart!

"Dong!"

The staff struck the ground, making a dull, crisp sound.

With that single sound, the black-armored iron cavalry, with their earth-shattering battle cries, suddenly disappeared. Li Yao regained his clarity and saw old man Lu still standing in place, leaning on his staff.

He nodded slightly. "This is swordsmanship."

Li Yao was stunned. This is swordsmanship?

So awesome! He immediately rushed over and grabbed old man Lu's hand. "Will you accept a disciple, old sir?"

Old man Lu shook off Li Yao's hand and smiled. "Your foundation is not good; I won't teach you."

Li Yao: "???"

That stings, old man! Are you looking down on me!

I'm a man with a golden finger!

However, old man Lu completely ignored Li Yao. After saying that, he turned around and returned to the Midnight Bar.

Li Yao stared at old man Lu's back, somewhat dazed.

Damn...

This development is wrong! Am I still the protagonist?! In other people's stories, grandmasters are crying and begging to take the protagonist as their disciple, but why is it different here!

Oh, right.

His best friend transmigrated with a golden finger, his best friend's sister has amazing luck and he doesn't know what she's up to now, and his seemingly most normal roommate is actually deeply hidden... This world is too crazy! Li Yao pursed his lips.

Forget it!

You can't chew more than you can swallow; I'll focus on the path of the Mage for ten thousand years!

I'll let you know what a Mage Daddy is! He turned around indignantly and returned to the tavern.

A little while later, he hung up another recruitment advertisement: Recruiting one Yingying Monster, must be more interesting than the one next door! Second update complete... seeking rewards!