Qian Daoliu Falls into a Reward Trap

Qian Daoliu patiently talked things over with the two elders for a while longer, finally dispelling their lingering discomfort. The three of them then headed to the Worship Hall together.

This time, Han Li was finally not being carried. At his adamant insistence, the two matched his pace and entered the hall at an unhurried speed.

"Han Li greets all the Uncle-Masters."

The moment he entered the hall, Han Li grinned and bowed to the remaining worshippers, acting as though he were entirely at home.

"Kid Han Li, you never visit the Elder Hall without a reason. Seeing you grin like Broad Hill, I'm afraid you haven't come just to see us old fellows, have you?"

As soon as Han Li finished speaking, Lion cheerfully beckoned him over.

Lion occasionally visited Broad Hill as well, so he was not unfamiliar with Han Li. He rather liked this lively boy. Compared to Broad Hill, his mouth was far sweeter.

Han Li ran over to Lion's side with a smile, placed his hands on his shoulders as if giving him a massage, and said, "That's why you're my Uncle-Master. You saw through my intentions at a glance. I really do have something to discuss with Grand Uncle-Master, and it's a major matter."

"Enough. Get lost and go talk over there. It just so happens that I want to hear what this major matter is too. You little brat aren't putting any strength into that massage at all. Are you afraid I can't take it?" Lion laughed and scolded him. With a sweep of his arm, he accurately tossed Han Li in front of Qian Daoliu.

Han Li did not mind. He cupped his hands, then looked at Qian Daoliu, who had opened his eyes to watch him. Without any preamble, he went straight to the point. "Grand Uncle-Master, I discovered a treasure that can effectively strengthen a Soul Master's body before the Fourth Ring. It can easily break the original optimal Soul Ring configuration. A ten-thousand-year Fourth Ring may also be possible."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Worship Hall fell silent. Qian Daoliu's pupils contracted reflexively. The news had struck him deeply. Though it was useless to him personally, it was undoubtedly an immensely powerful method for strengthening the foundation of their faction, and a discovery that could shake the Soul Master world.

Yet Qian Daoliu was not the one with the strongest reaction. It was Golden Crocodile beside him. He first froze, then abruptly rose to his feet and darted over to Han Li.

"Is what you said true? Has it already been tested?"

Golden Crocodile seemed somewhat impatient. A trace of his pressure leaked out, forcing Han Li to circulate his Soul Power to steady himself.

"Uncle-Master, of course it's true. It has been tested. You can test my physical strength yourself."

Although Han Li did not know why Golden Crocodile's reaction was even greater than Qian Daoliu's, he answered honestly.

"Good."

After receiving confirmation from Han Li once more, Golden Crocodile's aura calmed instead of remaining as explosive as before. He placed a hand on Han Li's shoulder, sent a trace of Soul Power through his body, and revealed a stunned expression.

"It's actually much stronger than an ordinary Beast Martial Soul Soul Elder's. Are you planning to challenge a two-thousand-year Soul Ring for your second ring?" Golden Crocodile asked thoughtfully.

"Uncle-Master, I only reached level eighteen recently, so there's still time. If possible, I'd like to try for three thousand years." Han Li smiled bashfully and stated his "wish."

"You're already level eighteen?" Qian Jun could not hold back his surprise and blurted it out.

"In reply to Uncle-Master, I broke through just over ten days ago," Han Li answered obediently.

"You haven't even awakened your Martial Soul for a full year, have you? Eight levels in one year, planning to challenge three thousand years for your second ring, and you even have time to conduct research?" Jiang Mo said, feeling a toothache.

"There are still seven days until it has been exactly one year."

Broad Hill interjected from the side. He swept his gaze across the expressions of the worshippers in the hall, his face full of pride. This was Broad Hill's disciple. Old fellows, jealous? You laughed at me when I went to take in a disciple back then. Go on, keep laughing now.

At this moment, Golden Crocodile had already returned silently to his seat and sat back down, as though he had suffered some sort of blow.

"Don't mind it. Your Golden Crocodile Martial Uncle didn't mean anything by it. He holds the records for the highest Soul Ring age limits of the first four rings, and he has always been proud of that. It was inevitable that he would get a little emotional."

Qian Daoliu's voice slowly sounded beside Han Li's ear, and only then did Han Li understand why Golden Crocodile had lost his composure upon hearing the news.

"Alright, big brother, I'm fine. Being surpassed by the younger generation is also a blessing for our Spirit Hall. I may like leaving my name behind, but I'm not that concerned about it." Golden Crocodile waved his hand. He seemed to have recovered, though his mood was still somewhat low.

"Then tell us. What treasure could possibly have such miraculous effects?" Qian Daoliu asked curiously.

"In reply to Grand Uncle-Master, it is Whale Rubber," Han Li answered respectfully.

"Whale Rubber? That stuff does more than boost virility? It has this effect too?"

The worshippers exchanged glances. The news truly took them by surprise.

"Yes, it is indeed Whale Rubber. However, it cannot be swallowed directly. It must first be melted with high-temperature flames, then consumed immediately and rapidly refined in order to take effect." As Han Li answered, he took out the prepared series of test results from his wristband and handed them to Qian Daoliu.

"In truth, it mainly affects the second, third, and fourth Soul Rings. As for the First Soul Ring, even with an elder protecting them and helping them refine it, it would be difficult to reach a thousand years. Unless they were a top-tier Beast Martial Soul possessor like Golden Crocodile Martial Uncle and had built a solid foundation from childhood, but even then the risk would be enormous. Risking so much for a few hundred additional years isn't really worth it. Of course, if they are willing to sacrifice some early cultivation time in exchange for a thousand-year First Soul Ring, it can be done."

"As for the Fourth Soul Ring, exactly how much the limit can be raised still depends on the individual's physical condition. After all, everyone's bodily potential is different. Whale Rubber can only assist; it cannot strengthen someone out of thin air. Moreover, the strengthening effect of Whale Rubber has its limits. If one wants to break through the ten-thousand-year mark, then Spiritual Power must also be considered. Mm, Soul Masters with spiritual attributes will have it somewhat easier if they have also built a solid foundation beforehand, but their physical strength still depends on their individual circumstances."

"That is roughly it. After the Fourth Ring, Whale Rubber's enhancement of the physical body can be ignored. Even before then, there are limits to how much can be consumed. If one consumes large quantities of low-quality, low-age Whale Rubber, the effects of higher-age Whale Rubber later on will also be reduced. In short, it is best consumed in stages alongside training. The better the body's foundation, the greater the improvement."

Han Li laid out all the precautions in full, then looked toward Qian Daoliu, who had already finished reading the materials in his hand while half-listening.

"Your research is far too valuable to Spirit Hall. I don't even know how I should reward you." Qian Daoliu looked at the youth before him and spoke frankly.

It was not that he begrudged the reward. The key was that he truly had nothing suitable on hand. He had previously given the high-age Soul Bones to the worshippers of the Worship Hall, and those titled figures had all received similar rewards. What he had left were only low-age ones, and they were not particularly suitable for Han Li. He could hardly use the Angel Set as a reward, could he?

The Pope's Hall under Bibi Dong's control still had some universal-type Soul Bones, but the highest age among them was only fifty thousand years. It was impossible to give those to him now either, leaving Qian Daoliu unable to find a suitable reward for the moment.

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