Shui Yunxin: This child Bai Mu is still too honest

"Second Spirit Ring? You're already level 20!"

Shui Yunxin exclaimed in disbelief, looking at Bai Mu as if he had seen a ghost: "In less than a year—you've gone from level 11 to level 20?"

"So fast!"

Shui Bing'er also showed surprise.

She had exceptional talent, with Innate Soul Power of level nine, and was now only level 24.

Yet Bai Mu had advanced nine levels in just one year!

This speed was simply unheard of.

As for Shui Yue'er—

The little one covered her face, unwilling to speak.

Because among those present, her aptitude was the worst, with Innate Soul Power barely at level 8, and she had only just reached level 20.

Compared to the others, it was too embarrassing!

"I accidentally obtained some fortuitous encounters, which were of great help, so I advanced so quickly."

Bai Mu said vaguely.

"I see, that makes sense."

Shui Yunxin breathed a sigh of relief, "I almost thought someone could advance nine levels in a year through sheer effort!"

"Haha, how could such a person exist?"

Bai Mu laughed, then asked, "Aunt Shui, can I enter the Academy Library to study later? I want to find some information about the Mirror Shadow Beast."

"That's easy!"

Shui Yunxin immediately said, "If you join Skywater Academy directly, the academy will provide information that geniuses like you want, and even send teachers to assist in hunting Spirit Rings!"

Shui Bing'er said softly, "The Academy Library has many Spirit Beast classics, you should be able to find the information you need."

Shui Yue'er even grabbed Bai Mu's sleeve: "Stay! The academy is full of pretty sisters, you'll definitely be very popular."

You're testing Spirit Masters with this? Which Spirit Master could withstand such a test?

Bai Mu looked at Shui Yue'er in surprise.

But facing the invitation from the three, he finally shook his head.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I have no intention of joining any academy for now."

Skywater Academy was a renowned all-continent women's school, filled with beauties. It was a lie to say he wasn't tempted by the invitation.

But Bai Mu knew his own personality. He either didn't stir up trouble, or when he did, he went all out.

From stealing Immortal Herbs to kidnapping Princes, and in the future, he would even attempt to steal the Blue Silver Emperor Spirit Bone. His path was destined to be anything but peaceful.

The Shui Family Mother and Daughter cared so much for him, so he couldn't bring danger here.

Moreover, if he formed bonds, many of his actions might become hesitant.

That was unnecessary!

Shui Yunxin looked at Bai Mu, seeing a clarity and responsibility beyond his years in his eyes.

She sighed lightly, "Since your mind is made up, I won't force you. Coincidentally, I'll be taking Yue'er to hunt for her Second Spirit Ring soon. I'll help you sort out your Second Spirit Ring then."

"That might be a bit inconvenient. Perhaps I should go myself."

Bai Mu hesitated.

Shui Yunxin smiled calmly, "What's inconvenient about it? It's a simple matter."

She felt that Bai Mu was too honest, too sensible, unwilling to trouble others even for obtaining a Spirit Ring.

"Perhaps it's better not to. The Spirit Beast I want to hunt is a bit too high in age."

Bai Mu made a gesture with his index finger and thumb, indicating a tiny sliver of space.

"My child, how high can a Second Spirit Ring be? Are you planning to hunt a Spirit Beast of seven or eight hundred years?"

Shui Yunxin was momentarily speechless and chuckled.

Bai Mu: "Too low."

Shui Yunxin's smile became a little strained, "Are you planning to hunt a Spirit Beast of over nine hundred years?"

Bai Mu: "Still too low."

"Don't tell me, you're planning to hunt a Thousand-Year Spirit Ring?!"

Shui Yunxin stopped smiling, "My child, don't be foolish! Absorbing a Spirit Ring of high age randomly will cause your body to explode! You're already a genius, there's no need to risk absorbing a Thousand-Year Spirit Ring just for a few hundred years."

"Don't worry, Auntie, I'm not someone who doesn't know the severity of things. I won't take risks for a mere few hundred years."

"That's good----"

Just as Shui Yunxin let out a sigh of relief, she saw Bai Mu say with utmost seriousness, "I'm preparing to hunt a 5000-year Mirror Shadow Beast."

"What?"

The few of them were instantly stunned.

What did they hear? A Soul Master at level 20 wanted to absorb a 5000-year Spirit Ring?

This was a Spirit Ring Age that only a Soul Elder at level 40 could touch!

"Are you sure?"

Shui Yunxin asked earnestly.

"Absolutely do not take such a risk."

Shui Bing'er tightly grabbed Bai Mu's arm, seemingly wanting to calm him down.

"Bai Mu, no! Brother Mu! This joke isn't funny at all."

Even Shui Yue'er, who was usually a bit frivolous, became serious at this moment.

"Don't worry, I don't do things I'm not confident about."

Bai Mu smiled and reassured them, "I previously obtained an opportunity that greatly improved my Physical Quality, and----"

He paused slightly, deciding to share an important piece of information: "I accidentally flipped through ancient texts and discovered that Whale Rubber, when softened by high temperatures and consumed, can strengthen a Spirit Master's physique, thereby increasing the Spirit Ring absorption age.

I've spent the past six months earning money to buy Whale Rubber. Now, I can absolutely absorb a 5000-year Spirit Ring without any problem!"

"Whale Rubber? What's that?"

"Never heard of it."

Shui Yue'er and Shui Bing'er looked at Shui Yunxin blankly.

"Whale Rubber... that shabby stuff actually has such an effect."

Shui Yunxin's cheeks flushed. Without explaining in detail to her daughter, she looked at Bai Mu, "I'll buy some to try later. If it's not true, I absolutely won't allow you to absorb a Thousand-Year Spirit Ring."

Bai Mu reminded her, "If it's for Auntie, you might need Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber for it to be effective."

"Ten Thousand Year!?"

Shui Yunxin gasped.

Such a high-age Whale Rubber, if fed to a cow and it didn't explode, it would probably be able to plow the land itself.

Of course, the cow might have broken too.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

She tried to calm her mood and asked, "Do you have a place to stay in the city now? There's a vacant small courtyard outside the east gate of the academy. It's quiet and you can stay there for now."

"That's right, that's right! That courtyard is very close to the academy, and it has hot springs! You can soak in the hot springs to relax when you're tired from cultivating!"

Shui Yue'er nodded repeatedly.

"Then I won't be polite!"

Bai Mu didn't refuse this time.

And so, Bai Mu settled in.

He began a regular and diligent cultivation life.

Every morning, as soon as it was dawn, he would take Zygarde up the small mountain to bask in the sun and begin cultivating.

He didn't eat, and he cultivated all day long.

Unlike the previous Sunlight Meditation Method, he not only guided solar energy into his body to temper his Soul Power, but also used his experience with consuming the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and Whale Rubber to borrow the violent solar energy to forge his physical body!

Even if he never consumed any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in the future, his physique would continue to improve!

It sounded simple, but it was extremely dangerous.

Solar energy was extremely violent. A slight mistake could burn his Meridians, causing permanent damage.

If Bai Mu hadn't just achieved his Indestructible Vajra Body and had Jungle Healing to recover health, he wouldn't have dared to be so reckless.

He called this new cultivation method the [Great Sun Visualization Method].