Yu Taigong Fishing

"Xiao San, do you remember the first soul ring Yu Cheng absorbed?"

Yu Xiaogang spoke with great enthusiasm.

"I remember. It was a Ghost Vine."

Tang San nodded.

That Ghost Vine had originally been prepared by Yu Xiaogang for him. To snatch the soul beast, he had fought Yu Cheng—and lost.

Tang San naturally remembered it vividly.

Yu Xiaogang picked up Yu Cheng's Theory and flipped to the first page.

"The book says that after taking Whale Rubber, the limit for the First Soul Ring is 600 years. But clearly, the Ghost Vine Yu Cheng absorbed exceeded that number."

"In theoretical research, every number is very precise."

Yu Xiaogang's tone was serious.

He recalled the scene when he had published his own theory.

Back then, the Soul Master world generally believed the limit for the First Soul Ring was 420 years, but after repeated calculations, he had finally arrived at the most accurate number: 423 years!

That theory, once released, had caused widespread influence across the continent!

"According to my calculations, after taking Whale Rubber, the limit for the First Soul Ring should be 623 years. Clearly, there is a major error in Yu Cheng's theory."

Yu Xiaogang said confidently.

Tang San nodded, carefully recalling the scene back then.

The roots of that Ghost Vine had six forks in total. Though the seventh fork hadn't fully formed, half of it had already sprouted.

Without a doubt, the Ghost Vine's age had exceeded six hundred years.

"Teacher, are you planning to revise Yu Cheng's Theory?"

Tang San asked.

After Yu Cheng's Theory was published, Yu Xiaogang had been dejected for a long time, only recently recovering.

Seeing his teacher regain his confidence, Tang San was naturally happy for him.

"That's right."

Yu Xiaogang nodded.

"Not only is the data for the First Soul Ring wrong, but every soul ring's age estimate in Yu Cheng's theory has problems!"

"As a theoretical researcher, I believe Yu Cheng is highly unqualified!"

Yu Xiaogang's tone shifted. "Unfortunately, I don't have the experimental data from Martial Soul Hall. I can only calculate the most precise limit for the First Soul Ring. As for the Second and Third Soul Rings, I have no way."

Tang San rubbed his chin. "Teacher, Yu Cheng is staying in Fasnuo City for a while. Why not go there and ask?"

"That's right!"

Yu Xiaogang exclaimed in sudden realization.

Without experimental data, he could just borrow it from someone!

But what came to his mind wasn't the Fasnuo Main Hall—it was Martial Soul City.

Yu Xiaogang planned to seek help from Bibi Dong. Back then, his Ten Great Theories had been published with her assistance.

"Xiao San, I'm going on a long trip. Train hard at the academy."

"Yes."

Sunset Forest.

Yu Cheng opened his eyes and saw the members of the Imperial Dou Team staring at him nervously.

"Yu Cheng, you succeeded!"

Osler said excitedly.

"A Thousand-Year Second Soul Ring, and you actually absorbed it!"

Yu Tianheng sighed in admiration.

Yu Cheng's theory had already mentioned the possibility of a Thousand-Year Second Soul Ring, but now that Yu Cheng had truly achieved it, everyone felt deeply shocked.

Their past understanding had been completely shattered.

Everyone had a premonition that more geniuses would appear in the future, absorbing Thousand-Year Second Soul Rings.

"Yu Cheng, what's your soul skill?"

Dugu Yan asked.

The others also looked at him with curiosity. A Thousand-Year Second Soul Ring—its soul skill effect was bound to be impressive!

Yu Cheng smiled and said clearly, "I can continuously consume Soul Power to provide an Energy Shield."

"During shield maintenance, 30% of physical attacks received are rebounded. If hit by an energy attack, 30% of that energy can be converted into Soul Power."

"No way!"

Osler couldn't help but exclaim.

According to Martial Soul Hall's statistics, absorbing a soul beast like Spike Thorn would most likely grant three types of soul skills.

The first was defense, stemming from its tough hide.

The second was a devouring ability, originating from the thorn's roots, which could absorb blood.

A small number of Soul Masters would gain toxicity.

An ordinary Soul Master could only obtain one ability, yet Yu Cheng's Second Soul Skill perfectly combined the first two traits.

"As expected of a Thousand-Year Soul Ring!"

Dugu Yan couldn't help but remark.

With his Second Soul Ring acquired, Yu Cheng was now qualified to train in the Great Soul Arena. Dugu Yan could already imagine the Imperial Dou Team wreaking havoc under Yu Cheng's enhancement.

"Yu Cheng, what level is your Soul Power now?"

Dugu Yan asked.

"Level twenty-two."

Yu Cheng carefully sensed his body's condition and answered with certainty.

Everyone nodded. A Thousand-Year Soul Ring contained immense energy, so a jump of two levels in Soul Power was within their expectations.

"By the way, I have a question."

Osler spoke up: "Energy Shield requires continuous Soul Power consumption. How long can you maintain it now?"

Yu Cheng rubbed his chin. "About half an hour."

"That's way too strong!"

Osler exclaimed in surprise.

In actual combat, Yu Cheng certainly couldn't keep the skill active the whole time. But with such a powerful shield effect, even holding it for a few minutes at a critical moment would be enough to tip the scales of victory.

"I meant, maintaining shields for all seven of you at once."

Yu Cheng added.

"..."

Everyone was stunned for a long moment.

"Monster!"

Dugu Yan finally couldn't hold back.

Royal Academy.

Training Ground.

"Oh, Master Yu, you've finally come out of seclusion."

Osler looked at Yu Cheng, who had appeared on the field, and said teasingly.

Ever since the team returned from the forest, Yu Cheng had rarely participated in training, spending most of his time in the dormitory.

Qin Ming was quite angry about this.

Even if Yu Cheng's talent was exceptional, he still had to obey training discipline.

However, Yu Cheng had promised that within seven days at most, once he emerged from seclusion, he would definitely surprise everyone.

"Yu Cheng, what gains did you make during this seclusion?"

Qin Ming walked out of his office with a stern face.

Yu Cheng smiled and took out two medicine bottles from his Soul Tool, one green and one white.

"Take a look!"

Yu Cheng pulled the stopper from the green bottle, and a fresh scent immediately spread through the air.

"So fragrant."

Ye Lingling sniffed deeply.

"White Leaf Grass, March Flower, Moonlight Orchid..."

She listed several herb names in succession.

Seeing this, Yu Cheng gave her a thumbs up.

"As expected of the Ye Family's heir, impressive!"

Ye Lingling smiled sheepishly and asked, "Yu Cheng, what kind of pill is this? There are quite a few herbs I can't identify."

"It's called the Hundred Grass Pill, refined from a blend of many herbs."

Yu Cheng explained.

According to Youth Yu Cheng, this pill was the result of several years of research done together with Yang Wudi.

The Douluo Continent had no true alchemy in the strict sense.

They simply mashed dozens of herbs together, refined them into a medicinal paste, and rolled it into shape.

That was precisely how Ye Lingling could identify several ingredients by scent alone.

"What use does this pill have?"

Osler asked curiously.

"The Hundred Grass Pill is condensed from the essence of plants and is harmless to the body. With long-term use, before reaching level forty, it can increase Soul Power by roughly half a rank every two years."

Yu Cheng explained with a smile.

"Such a fine thing exists!"

A gleam flashed in Osler's eyes. "Master Yu, how many of these pills do you have? I'll take them all!"

Half a rank over two years—the effect wasn't high, but the key point was that it was harmless!

"Slap!"

Dugu Yan smacked him on the head.

"Osler, you wish! Trying to hog them all? Do you even have me, your captain, in your eyes?"

Osler shrank his head and retreated back into the team.

Watching his comical reaction, a smile tugged at the corner of Yu Cheng's lips.

"These pills aren't easy to refine, but the required herbs are easy to buy. If you prepare the ingredients and give me some compensation, I can help you refine them."

As he spoke, Yu Cheng handed several lists to the others.

"Excellent!"

Osler looked at the list and said excitedly, "Don't worry, Master Yu, your compensation won't be shortchanged!"

The rest were also enthusiastic.

If Yu Cheng's pills were truly as he claimed—with no side effects—they were treasures worth their weight in gold!

Qin Ming no longer dwelled on Yu Cheng's training methods. He even began planning whether he should ask Yu Cheng to refine medicine for himself.

"And this white medicine bottle—what's inside it?"

Dugu Yan asked.

Yu Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze lingering on Dugu Yan's face for a moment longer than usual.

She finally asked!

The Hundred Grass Pill was just a gimmick. The pill inside the white bottle was what he truly wanted to show everyone.

Or rather, what he wanted to show Dugu Yan specifically.

"The White Snake Pill—that is, the White Snake Liquid I took that day."

Yu Cheng explained.

Seven days had passed, and the side effects from taking the White Snake Liquid had finally eased.

"From my personal experience, I've found that the side effects of the White Snake Pill have very little impact on Soul Masters with poison-type Martial Souls."

"Captain, your Martial Soul is the Jade Phosphorous Serpent. Would you like to give it a try?"

Yu Cheng said in a sincere tone.

"Me?"

Dugu Yan hesitated.