Douluo: So You're the Theory Master? Section 22

Over the past few days, they had learned about the Extreme Research Institute, though it was only the tip of the iceberg.

Studying here was definitely better than being on the Imperial Heaven Team.

As for what the students here were like, it was best to ask the head of the Research Institute directly.

To avoid disturbing too many people, they had not acted recklessly these past few days.

"I see. No problem."

"Even if you hadn't brought it up, I would have mentioned it to you."

"It's just that I've been too busy lately. You should understand the situation..."

Ning Qinghe was not a stingy person either.

With Dugu Yan's current strength, the resources consumed by one Soul Elder were truly nothing.

Even if a hundred came, he would not care much.

"When you absorb your Spirit Ring in half a month, I'll definitely be there. I won't let anyone unpleasant disturb you."

Dugu Bo seemed to think of something and quickly responded.

Ning Qinghe merely smiled and nodded at that.

As long as he increased her approval now, that was enough.

He quickly settled on arrangements for Dugu Yan as well.

Her physical condition could only be called average, though it was still decent for a Soul Elder.

She was a little stronger than ordinary Soul Elders, but she could not compare to the students here.

She normally had not used pills or anything similar to temper her body.

Her training volume was insufficient, and she lacked adequate cultivation resources.

From that, one could roughly see the state of academies across the continent.

"Our training intensity is very high."

"Yanyan, what level of difficulty do you think suits you?"

Before finalizing the plan, Ning Qinghe teased Dugu Yan a little.

Dugu Yan immediately became unwilling to admit defeat.

"Of course, give me the highest-level plan."

"I won't lose to anyone else."

She spoke with absolute confidence.

Ning Qinghe laughed at that.

Dugu Bo, standing nearby, shook his head helplessly.

This little girl really had quite the temper.

A little provocation, and she blurted it right out.

"Then don't regret it after choosing."

"If I regret it, I'm a puppy."

As the two spoke,

Dugu Yan's situation was quickly confirmed.

Ning Qinghe had someone draw up a new cultivation plan for her. It was a high-difficulty plan, with no leisure time in a day—train until she could not die, then train her to death.

In truth, even if Dugu Bo had not come to him, he could have asked those researchers to arrange everything properly.

Perhaps because of his solitary nature, or perhaps because he wanted to say something in front of Ning Qinghe, he had specifically called him over.

Ning Qinghe did not care much about that.

"The data is out."

"Training starts tomorrow."

"For now, don't take any other medicines carelessly. Starting tomorrow, you'll undergo physical training every day. Take three Body Strengthening Pills a day and train until you're completely exhausted. After one bout of exhaustion, take a Soul Power Pill to cultivate your Soul Power. After the final bout, take Spirit Clearing Liquid and meditate to strengthen your spiritual power..."

"You'll need a medicinal bath once before bed and once before training. After your Soul Power recovers, you'll need to practice basic Soul Power control."

"Your meals will follow the cafeteria's arrangements as well. I've already had your information entered. Once you get to the cafeteria, someone will arrange your food."

Inside the White Testing Area, Ning Qinghe placed the data report and plan before Dugu Yan.

"Body Strengthening Pills will improve your physique and replenish nutrients. The more you train, the better the effect. Medicinal baths are similar. Soul Power Pills will speed up recovery and raise your Soul Power. Spirit Clearing Liquid and meditation techniques increase spiritual power."

"The most important thing is your foundation. Your foundation is too poor. You only know how to rely on Spirit Rings and soul skills in battle. Sooner or later, it'll cost you. Explosive Step isn't suitable for you right now. Learn the basics first."

Some things were difficult to master effectively even when others made them available.

For someone like Dugu Yan, who had not even learned the basics properly, there was no way a Soul Elder's cultivation could allow her to master Explosive Step.

At the very least, she would have to spend a great deal of time, and might only succeed after becoming a Soul King or even a Spirit Emperor.

That would waste far too much time. She might as well train her fundamentals.

"Ah??"

"What are all these?"

"Forget everything else, but is my foundation really that bad?"

"And if Soul Masters don't rely on Spirit Rings in battle, what are they supposed to rely on?"

Dugu Yan was already uncomfortable at being looked down on.

Then she looked at the physical training requirements listed above. Everything from running to weightlifting and jumping was included, and she even had to train in a gravity environment.

Just looking at it was exhausting. It was far more outrageous than the Imperial Heaven Team's training.

She had originally thought it would only be a little stricter than the Imperial Heaven Team's training, but it was several times harsher...

Not to mention all those unpleasant comments afterward.

Even Dugu Bo's eyelids twitched several times at that training volume.

Even when he had been hunted down and going through his hardest times, he had never been so demanding.

Without nutritional supplements, that kind of training could truly train someone to death.

"Only when you enter your limits does your body improve the most."

"As for your foundation, all I can say is that it's terrible."

"You can't even control your Soul Power properly, let alone anything else."

Ning Qinghe looked at her with a smile, like a little lamb.

Everyone here had basically gone through the same process.

So had he...

The plan would be adjusted afterward according to her improvements.

The Research Institute already had mature plans for training all kinds of abilities.

Otherwise, they would not dare reveal them.

"I..."

"Does everyone here train like this?"

Over the past few days, Dugu Yan had seen some people cultivating as well.

But they had all been around the Soul Grandmaster level, so she had not paid much attention.

She had felt it was nothing special.

Her unwillingness to accept it was obvious.

"More or less. We'll make some adjustments based on the actual situation."

Ning Qinghe answered directly.

"Can I make a request?"

Dugu Yan looked over the details on the sheet and spoke directly.

She simply wanted to see what kind of results such training could produce.

She could endure the high training intensity.

But she refused to accept being told that her foundation was poor. She found it hard to believe. No matter what, she had been personally taught by a Titled Douluo, and she was one of the top students at Tiantou Royal Academy.

If even she was not good enough, then who could be?

"Sure. Just say it."

Ning Qinghe looked at her.