Training Soul Power Control

In the days that followed, Lin Xuan maintained his usual routine, except he temporarily stopped his morning runs.

After all, he had just gained a massive surge of strength. He needed to adapt to it first to avoid causing trouble by using too much force.

Cooking, feeding the pigs, raising chickens—chores that had once seemed rather tedious now became incredibly easy thanks to his increased strength.

When mixing pig feed, he could now lift the wooden bucket that once required all his strength with one hand. When scattering chicken feed, a light sweep of his arm evenly covered the entire coop.

The only thing giving him a headache was his appetite. Though work had become easier, his consumption had increased as well, and he ate far more at every meal than before.

To Lin Xuan's complete lack of surprise, once news of his awakening Soul Power spread, the villagers began coming to his home in groups to "seek advice."

Every household brought gifts—vegetables they had grown themselves, pickled vegetables, and some even offered Copper Soul Coins. A few better-off families even brought out a small amount of Silver Soul Coins, all to ask exactly how he trained so their own children could try it as well.

"Xiao Xuan, tell Auntie, how exactly do you train every day? Is running enough, or do you need to add something else?"

"Yeah, yeah! Can our kid learn those movements you mentioned? Are there any special requirements?"

"As long as it can help my Hu Zi awaken Soul Power, Uncle will handle all the farm work for your family from now on!"

Faced with the villagers' eager questions, Lin Xuan welcomed them all, accepted each gift, and then explained his "Training Method" without holding anything back.

Morning runs every day, push-ups, and stretching the ligaments—everything was simple and easy to do.

He knew that exercise might not directly increase Innate Soul Power, but for Ordinary People, it was the only hope they could grasp.

As long as one had not awakened a Martial Soul, there were endless possibilities. Even awakening just a trace of Soul Power would be a world-shaking change for an ordinary family, enough to free a child from the Destiny of facing the earth with their back to the sky.

After seeing off the last group of villagers, Lin Xuan had just sat down to catch his breath when unfamiliar information suddenly flooded into his mind, clearly presenting a complete Meditation Method.

It synchronized so quickly?

Lin Xuan froze for a moment, then quickly understood.

Right. Tang Wulin went to school the day after awakening his Martial Soul. A Meditation Method is the foundation of Soul Power cultivation, so of course it synchronized over.

He had tried meditating before, but as a "fragile University Student" from his previous life, he had not known where to begin. Su Yuntao had no interest in patiently teaching a group of children like them, either.

Such basic classes were uniformly taught by academies. If Su Yuntao had to guide them one by one, he would never finish visiting all the villages in his lifetime.

He had been talking about a Meditation Method only yesterday, yet he had unlocked it directly the very next day. It was practically wish fulfillment.

Perfect. Time to see how well it works!

Lin Xuan's eyes lit up. Though he knew meditation could not raise his Soul Power Level, personally experiencing cultivation in a fantasy world was enough to excite him, even if it was only for the thrill of it.

He immediately shut the door, sat cross-legged on his bed, and began circulating the Third Edition Continental Common Meditation Method according to the guidance in his mind.

To his delight, perhaps because of the Spiritual Power advantage brought by a transmigrator's soul, Tang Wulin had needed an entire afternoon to successfully enter meditation, while Lin Xuan succeeded on his first attempt.

Strands of spiritual energy from heaven and earth were drawn into his body and transformed into pure Soul Power. It flowed slowly through his meridians before finally gathering in his Dantian.

Although his Soul Power Level did not fluctuate in the slightest, the sensation of power circulating through his body made him feel thoroughly refreshed.

What a pity. If meditation could raise my level, maybe I could reach Tenth-Rank within two years.

Lin Xuan sighed, feeling a little regretful, but he quickly let it go.

Then another thought occurred to him. Not being able to actively increase his Soul Power Level did not mean he could not increase his strength.

Since I don't need to worry about Soul Power Level, I'll focus on training Soul Power Control and soul skills!

I don't have any soul skills right now, so I'll train my control first. Once I can use Soul Power with perfect mastery, even without a Soul Ring, Blue Silver Grass can still display considerable power.

Moreover, he remembered that Tang Wulin's body possessed extremely strong recovery abilities because of the Golden Dragon King Bloodline. As long as the injury was not fatal, he could recover completely after a night's sleep.

That meant Lin Xuan could boldly try all kinds of training methods without worrying about getting hurt.

And I need to make good use of this Brute Strength too. Lin Xuan clenched his fist and could clearly feel the power contained within his body.

Though he had not tested it specifically, he estimated that he could now lift around two hundred jin with one arm, comparable to a strong adult man.

And according to Tang Wulin's growth rate, his strength would continue to soar over the next three years. By the age of nine, he would possess Thousand Jin Strength in one hand, and Lin Xuan would synchronize that strength as well.

This level of strength might not amount to much in Douluo Dalu 3, where even fighting a Soul Elder would be difficult, but in the world of Douluo I, it was absolutely a crushing advantage—an ordinary Soul Elder probably could not withstand a single punch from him.

It's decided! Soul Power Control will be the core, and physical coordination will be the support. I'll steadily increase my strength!

Having set his training goals for the next three months, Lin Xuan stopped hesitating. He slung a basket over his back and ran toward the Back Mountain.

The pigs and chickens at home could not be touched; they were important sources of protein. So he planned to cut some wild vegetables on the Back Mountain to feed the livestock, while trying his luck at catching some wild game such as Wild Rabbits or pheasants to improve his meals.

Eating plain steamed buns every day might fill his stomach, but it was truly monotonous.

He could not help imagining, If only my strength could increase without my appetite increasing too, that would be perfect!

Unfortunately, reality did not allow that. Since this strength had merged into his body, it had to be "fed" by his own food supply.

Along the way, Lin Xuan encountered quite a few villagers. He politely nodded and greeted them, while the villagers responded with exceptional enthusiasm, their eyes full of fondness and expectation.

But after he had gone some distance away, the villagers gathered together and started chatting.

"Our own village children really are more reliable!

Look at Xiao Xuan. Awakening Soul Power didn't change him at all. He's still so polite and down-to-earth."

A middle-aged villager sighed emotionally.

"Then look at Tang San. Ever since awakening Innate Full Soul Power, he's become completely arrogant. I called out to him on the road today, but he didn't even raise his eyelids."

"Isn't that so? An outsider is still an outsider. His heart isn't here."

An elderly man with graying hair smacked his lips, his tone carrying obvious bias.

"I heard Xiao Xuan told everyone his Training Method today without holding anything back. Those of us with children need to hurry up!

If we could raise a second Xiao Xuan, we'd really have burned some serious incense!"

"Of course! No matter how much the children complain about being tired this time, we have to make them train!

Even if they can't become Soul Masters, there's no loss in making their bodies stronger!"

Hope ignited in the eyes of all the villagers who had children, as though they could already see their own children becoming Soul Masters.

Lin Xuan knew nothing of the villagers' discussion. By then, he had already reached the Back Mountain.

This forest was not particularly dense, with vegetation mainly consisting of shrubs and herbaceous plants. It was far from capable of nurturing Soul Beasts, but it was home to many small animals, such as Wild Rabbits, pheasants, and squirrels.

The occasional beast that was lucky enough to survive for ten years and condense Soul Power would also be captured by patrolling Soul Masters from Spirit Hall and sent to the Soul Hunting Forest for centralized management, so there was basically nothing dangerous here.

Like Blue Silver Grass—even if it became a Ten-Year Soul Beast, it was still the carrier of a completely non-offensive "Waste Spirit," and no one paid it any attention.

Lin Xuan did not go to the Sunny Slope Tang San often visited. There were too many flowers there, and plants competed fiercely. Blue Silver Grass could only grow in the cracks, making it unsuitable for cutting to feed pigs.

He found a low-lying patch where Blue Silver Grass grew exceptionally lush. The sunlight was moderate, the soil fertile, and the Blue Silver Grass was tender and sturdy. Chopped up and mixed with cornmeal, it would definitely be the pigs' favorite.

Blue Silver Grass also grew quickly. As long as he did not pull it up by the roots, it would grow back after being cut, allowing it to be reused over and over.

After setting the basket aside, Lin Xuan did not immediately start cutting grass. Instead, he sat cross-legged on the ground and circulated the Meditation Method once more.

After calming his mind, he began trying to control the Soul Power in his body, carefully injecting a thread of it into the Blue Silver Grass beneath his feet.

As Soul Power flowed in, the previously wilted Blue Silver Grass suddenly came alive. Its leaves slowly unfurled, and under the sunlight, they seemed coated with a faint layer of Golden Light, appearing especially lively.

Delighted, Lin Xuan continued increasing his Soul Power output while concentrating on sensing the changes in the Blue Silver Grass.

After an unknown amount of time, he vaguely felt that he had established a strange connection with the surrounding Blue Silver Grass.

When he focused his mind, the stalks of Blue Silver Grass near him actually bent slightly in his direction, as if responding to his summons.

Is this... the affinity of a Martial Soul? Or the effect of Soul Power Control? Lin Xuan was puzzled, but he grew even more excited.

He could feel his Soul Power Control rapidly improving. Every injection and every act of guidance became more proficient than the last. This visible progress filled him with motivation.

The sun gradually rose higher, and the mist in the forest dispersed. Lin Xuan finally stopped cultivating.

He stretched lazily, his bones cracking loudly. He felt completely refreshed, and the Soul Power within him had returned to its peak state.

Time to cut grass. I'll look around for some game while I'm at it.

Lin Xuan picked up the sickle beside the basket and began harvesting Blue Silver Grass. With Soul Power reinforcing him, he cut at an extremely fast pace, and before long, more than half the basket was full.

Just then, a rustling sound came from the grass some distance away. Lin Xuan's gaze sharpened. He slowed his movements and looked toward the noise.

A grayish-brown Wild Rabbit was lowering its head and chewing grass, only a dozen meters away from him.

Not bad luck!

Delighted, Lin Xuan quietly Gripped Tightly the sickle in his hand.

He did not use Soul Power. Instead, relying on his greatly increased strength and physical coordination, he slowly approached the Wild Rabbit.

Wild Rabbits were highly alert. Sensing movement, it immediately raised its head and turned to flee.

But Lin Xuan had already prepared. His legs exploded with force, and he shot forward like an arrow released from a bow. The sickle in his hand chopped precisely in front of the Wild Rabbit, blocking its path.

Startled, the Wild Rabbit abruptly changed direction, only for Lin Xuan to trip it with his foot, sending it crashing heavily to the ground.

Before it could get back up, Lin Xuan had already stepped forward, pinned the Wild Rabbit down with one hand, and easily subdued it.

Got it! There'll be meat tonight!

Lin Xuan held the Wild Rabbit by its ears, his face full of smiles. It weighed a full three or four jin, enough for him to eat for two meals.

He looked at the sky and did not linger any longer. Carrying the basket full of Blue Silver Grass on his back and holding the Wild Rabbit, he headed briskly toward home.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps between the leaves and fell across his small figure, outlining a steadfast silhouette.