Li Yifei no longer paid attention to the emotional storm in the Chat Group.
He closed the virtual screen and looked at Dugu Bo, who was still kneeling on the ground, unable to pull himself free from the shock of the miracle.
"Get up. There is no point in doing this."
His voice remained calm, yet Dugu Bo shuddered. He hurriedly climbed to his feet and stood respectfully with his hands at his sides, not daring to say another word.
"The experimental sample data has been collected. It is time to return."
After giving Dugu Yan an instruction, Li Yifei turned and headed back the way they had come.
Dugu Yan hurried after him, following closely behind. Beneath her loose black robe, there was nothing left in her Ice Fire Twin Pupils but worship.
They returned to Dugu Bo's residence in the valley, a simple wooden cabin.
Li Yifei casually found a place to sit and activated the virtual projection on his wrist once more.
On the screen, the various data regarding Dugu Yan's bodily reconstruction, as well as the energy consumption curve from when he had used [Eternal Moment], were being slowly analyzed.
Too slow.
Li Yifei's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.
His Smartwatch possessed enough processing power to analyze the composition of a living being in an instant.
Yet when it analyzed this world's most fundamental "Soul Power," it seemed extraordinarily sluggish.
He quickly found the problem.
His system lacked the most foundational data on this world's "rules."
It could identify the strength of energy, but it could not understand what an energy's "attributes" were. It could analyze genetic changes, but it did not understand the essence of Martial Souls and Soul Rings.
It was like possessing the most advanced quantum computer, yet trying to use it to run a completely unknown alien operating system.
He had to acquire this world's most fundamental, systematic knowledge regarding Soul Power and Martial Souls.
He needed a... "manual."
With that thought, he reopened the Chat Group.
[Li Yifei: Where can I systematically learn the most comprehensive foundational knowledge about Soul Masters?]
The moment he asked his question, the Group Chat, which had been discussing "resurrection," instantly shifted its focus.
Liu Erlong was the first to react.
[Is Jade Not Jade: For basic knowledge, any Soul Master Academy can teach it. But if we are talking about the deepest and most systematic research into Martial Soul theory, then it would have to be... Yu Xiaogang.]
When she sent that name, her thoughts carried a complicated emotion that even she herself had never noticed.
Immediately afterward, someone no one had expected agreed with her.
[Bibi Dong: She is right about that. When it comes to theory, no one can surpass him.]
The Pope of Spirit Hall was openly acknowledging Yu Xiaogang's standing?
The young girls in the Chat Group all found it unbelievable.
But doubts soon emerged.
[World's Number One Princess: But... I heard Father say that Yu Xiaogang cannot even break through level thirty with his own Martial Soul. He has remained a Soul Grandmaster his entire life. Can the theories of someone who cannot even cultivate himself properly really be trusted?]
Ning Rongrong's words represented the general disdain the upper echelons of the continent's Soul Master world held for Yu Xiaogang.
[World's Number One Princess: Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's library has never included his Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul.]
[A Little Goose: Mm-hmm, my grandfather has said the same thing. Many of his theories can actually be found in some very ancient texts. They cannot be considered entirely original.]
Dugu Yan immediately chimed in, then changed the subject.
[A Little Goose: Brother Yifei, why not come to our Heaven Dou Royal Academy? Our academy's simulated cultivation environment is the finest on the entire continent, and the library has the most comprehensive collection of books!]
She began recruiting him without the slightest attempt to hide it.
Another voice immediately sounded.
[Little Ice Cube: Actually... our Skywater Academy is also quite good. We are especially exceptional when it comes to teaching elemental Martial Souls.]
Shui Bing'er's cool voice rang out in the Group Chat.
[Little Fox Demon: Pfft~ Skywater Academy? Don't you only accept female students?]
Hu Liena could not help teasing her.
Shui Bing'er, however, began to explain in all seriousness.
[Little Ice Cube: I... my teacher believes that Skywater Academy's teaching system is still immature and has structural flaws. Occasionally admitting one or two exceptionally talented male students to fill gaps in our disciplines would also benefit the academy's long-term development.]
Her words sounded lofty and righteous.
[Is Jade Not Jade: Heh, are you filling the academy's gaps, or your own?]
Liu Erlong mercilessly exposed her little scheme.
Just as the subject was about to turn into a battle among the major powers to recruit talent, Bibi Dong's thoughts suddenly turned cold and sharp.
[Bibi Dong: You people are recklessly belittling Xiao Gang's achievements just to recruit Li Yifei?]
Her question carried an inexplicable anger.
[Bibi Dong: How could a bunch of people who merely enjoy the fruits of others' labor understand a pioneer's hardships!]
In the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, watched it all quietly.
She said nothing, nor could she say anything.
In her heart, she only found these people's actions somewhat laughable.
They were arguing over the merits of a Mortal Theorist, never realizing that a being capable of truly "creating rules" was asking them a question.
Li Yifei watched the uproar in the Chat Group caused by a single name, and a trace of impatience arose in his calm mind.
What he needed was an efficient, accurate system of knowledge that went straight to the heart of the matter, not a recommendation convention based on the personal feelings of a group of young girls.
[Li Yifei: Bibi Dong, I appreciate your goodwill.]
His thoughts appeared in the Group Chat, carrying an unquestionable decisiveness.
[Li Yifei: But Yu Xiaogang is not someone I can stomach.]
Within Spirit Hall, the faint anger Bibi Dong had just felt was abruptly doused by those cold words.
She did not understand why this man displayed such obvious rejection toward a universally recognized Theory Master.
[Li Yifei: Do you know why I called you Blind Douluo before?]
This sudden question silenced the entire Chat Group.
Bibi Dong's breathing stopped for an instant, and her unconscious grip tightened around the top of her Golden Scepter. She wanted to know the answer as well.
[Bibi Dong: I do not know. I asked you before, but you did not tell me.]
Her reply was restrained and brief, suppressing both the dignity of the Pope and her personal emotions.
Li Yifei did not answer directly. Instead, he posed another question, one that seemed entirely unrelated.
[Li Yifei: Tell me, what is so outstanding about Yu Xiaogang?]
This question instantly ignited the emotions of two women.
[Bibi Dong: Xiao Gang's Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul are renowned throughout Douluo Continent, guiding countless lost Soul Masters!]
Bibi Dong's thoughts carried the pride and conviction of someone defending her faith.
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