Planning a Spirit Ring!

Just thinking about it made it clear how hard Yun Feng had worked!

It had not been easy at all!

But more than anything, Ma Xiunuo felt gratified. This was talent, after all.

And Yun Feng had joined Spirit Hall as well. Though he had previously only been a reserve member, once he successfully obtained a Spirit Ring this time, he could become an official member!

Naturally, there would be no shortage of benefits for hunting Spirit Beasts.

Over the past nearly three years, Yun Feng had never stopped practicing Taiji. At Tang San's suggestion, he had also kept eating constantly.

Naturally, his body had become exceptionally strong as well.

Ma Xiunuo looked at Yun Feng, smiled, and said,

"I suppose you don't think you came here just to register as a Spirit Master, do you?"

Yun Feng gave a bashful smile before saying somewhat embarrassedly,

"You guessed right. I want a Spirit Ring. Is that possible?"

Ma Xiunuo was not surprised. This sort of thing was perfectly normal.

He immediately agreed.

"Don't worry, Xiaofeng. You're the cash cow of our Spirit Hall. The soap-making technique you gave us before even made me somewhat famous in Spirit City. We will absolutely help you with this small favor and get you a Spirit Ring with the best possible age limit!"

However, Yun Feng shook his head at Ma Xiunuo's words. Under Ma Xiunuo's puzzled gaze, he slowly explained what he had in mind.

"Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo, have you heard of someone called Grandmaster?"

Though Ma Xiunuo did not understand why Yun Feng had suddenly brought up Yu Xiaogang, he still nodded.

"I've heard of him. What is it? Does that conflict with your Spirit Beast hunt?"

Yun Feng explained,

"It's like this. My Innate Soul Power is only rank one, and I heard that Grandmaster came from a prominent family. His Innate Soul Power was even half a rank lower than mine, yet his first two Spirit Rings were both at the optimal age limit. Now he's stuck at rank twenty-nine."

"I don't have a family as good as Grandmaster's, so I'm afraid I might encounter the same situation in the future."

Ma Xiunuo still did not understand the implication behind Yun Feng's words, but he sensed that something was off.

What was he trying to do?

Thinking that, Ma Xiunuo asked,

"So, what do you want to do?"

At Ma Xiunuo's question, a bright gleam flashed through Yun Feng's eyes as he voiced his idea!

"I want to absorb a Spirit Ring beyond my rank to strengthen my foundation, and my body can completely endure it!"

Ma Xiunuo froze, somewhat confused.

"Beyond your rank?"

Yun Feng gave a simple explanation.

"It means increasing the age limit beyond the established maximum that humans can absorb for their first Spirit Ring!"

The moment Ma Xiunuo heard this, he understood and immediately rejected Yun Feng's crazy idea.

"That won't do!"

Perhaps afraid of hurting the young man's feelings, Ma Xiunuo's tone softened after his refusal.

"Xiaofeng, you are the hardest-working child I've ever seen. You mustn't act foolishly. Spirit Hall has existed for countless years, standing on this continent ever since the Angel God founded it."

"We have already thoroughly figured out Spirit Ring age limits. The current result is the best possible one, with no danger to life whatsoever!"

Yun Feng shook his head firmly upon hearing this.

"Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo, I don't want to live an ordinary life like this. My Innate Soul Power won't support me in reaching greater heights later on, so if I want to change that, I must consider every possible detail that could make me stronger!"

Ma Xiunuo fell silent.

Looking into the earnest eyes of the youth before him, countless thoughts ran through his mind, and for a moment, he could not speak.

That was right. With only rank-one Innate Soul Power, how could he change his fate without taking a gamble?

But when Ma Xiunuo thought of the countless commoner Spirit Masters who had failed to achieve their ambitions, he could not bear it.

The youth's tone and gaze were so resolute. After pondering for a while, Ma Xiunuo let out a deep sigh.

Such unwavering determination—knowing he might die and still choosing to do it. If he did not test it once, he might regret it for the rest of his life.

"Are you sure you've thought this through?"

Seeing Ma Xiunuo relent, Yun Feng smiled and nodded.

"Yes. Even in death, I will have no regrets!"

Ma Xiunuo smiled too, and the way he looked at Yun Feng changed.

He had spent so many years here in Nuoding City. Many talented youths had appeared, and he had seen many proud people leave this place, only to end up achieving nothing.

But Yun Feng gave him an entirely different feeling.

He even felt that Yun Feng needed only one opportunity. One opportunity, and he could transform into a dragon upon meeting water.

After a brief silence, Ma Xiunuo walked over to Yun Feng and said warmly,

"Xiaofeng, let me test the strength of your body."

Yun Feng did not hesitate and immediately held out his arm.

Ma Xiunuo grasped Yun Feng's arm, squeezed it, and carefully assessed it.

Yun Feng's physical body truly far surpassed those of the same rank. It had even reached the level of a Soul Grandmaster.

He could not help sighing inwardly.

"How much suffering must he have endured to train himself to this extent?"

The strength of one's bones could fully reflect a Spirit Master's basic condition.

After releasing him, Ma Xiunuo asked Yun Feng again.

"Xiaofeng, have you made up your mind? If you have, we'll set out tomorrow. I'll personally help you obtain your Spirit Ring!"

Yun Feng smiled, nodded, and said, "Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo, I've made myself very clear. I don't want to wait until the road is blocked before thinking of carving out a path. While I can still struggle, I want to change the fate that has been set for me!"

Ma Xiunuo laughed, delighted as he looked at Yun Feng with approval.

"If you really succeed, then I'll share in your good fortune as well. This is a chance to leave our names in history—a great deed that could change the entire Spirit Master world!"

"Then you will be the Grandmaster of the entire Spirit Master world, not that theoretical scholar named Yu Xiaogang!"

At this point, Yun Feng became a little embarrassed and grinned at Ma Xiunuo.

"You flatter me. We don't even know whether this can succeed yet. And may I make one small request? Even if it succeeds, could you not report it to Spirit Hall for now?"

Ma Xiunuo looked at Yun Feng in surprise, not understanding why.

Yun Feng explained as well.

"If it succeeds, it will prove the theory is correct, and then my advantage will be gone. Could I ask you to help me keep it secret for one year?"

Hearing Yun Feng's request, Ma Xiunuo fell silent.

In truth, he wanted to refuse Yun Feng. After all, he belonged to Spirit Hall, and his duty was to report all useful intelligence to his superiors and protect the people.

Yun Feng's request clearly conflicted with his duties.

However, when he thought of how hard Yun Feng had worked all these years for such an illusory pursuit, the softest part of his heart was touched.

After a moment of silence, he still refused Yun Feng.

"I'm sorry, Xiaofeng, but I can't do that. If you truly succeed, I will definitely report it to Spirit Hall. It has nothing to do with anything else. If one accepts the ruler's salary, one must serve the ruler's affairs. That is the most basic principle of being a person!"