Douluo: Starting Out by Blasting the Grandmaster

This left Tang San incredibly frustrated.

He had come hoping to secretly learn some skills, only to learn absolutely nothing while the other side's strength improved tremendously.

It nearly pissed him to death.

Then there was Soul Power.

Lu Yu's Soul Power Level had reached level ten as early as last month, but Lu Fei had spent more time on swordsmanship and movement techniques, leaving his Soul Power Level one level behind Lu Yu's. That was why Lu Yu had yet to go hunt for a Soul Ring.

After all, Soul Power could still be cultivated without a Soul Ring; it simply could not be displayed. There was no need to rush over such a short delay.

Lu Fei also knew Lu Yu was waiting for him, so he had put everything else aside this month and focused entirely on raising his Soul Power Level.

Lu Yu reckoned he would break through within the next day or two.

Lastly, there was the relationship between Xiao Wu and Tang San.

That damned pull of fate.

With Xiao Wu deliberately getting close to him, Tang San and Xiao Wu's relationship had grown increasingly intimate. Though they had not yet reached the level they had in the original story, Lu Yu figured it was only a matter of time.

Lu Yu was quite helpless about that.

He could only treat it as Tang San temporarily helping him raise her.

"Brother Yu..."

Suddenly, a head poked furtively through the dormitory doorway.

Looking closely, it was actually Xiao Chenyu.

Over the past half year, the group of noble students led by Xiao Chenyu had long since been beaten into submission by Lu Yu and the others. Since they would soon need a Soul Hunting Permit, Lu Yu had assigned him the task of obtaining recommendation letters a few days ago.

Lu Yu said irritably, "If you're here, then come in. Why are you sneaking around? Anyone who didn't know better would think we were making some shady deal."

"Hehe... I was afraid of disturbing your cultivation, Brother Yu." As he spoke, Xiao Chenyu straightened up and walked over to Lu Yu.

Then he took out three letters and said, "Brother Yu, these are the recommendation letters you wanted. You can take them directly to Spirit Hall and apply for the permit."

Lu Yu nodded and accepted them. "All right. Thanks."

"You're too polite, Brother Yu." Xiao Chenyu glanced at Lu Fei, who was still cultivating. "Brother Fei should be close to breaking through, right?"

Lu Yu nodded. "Yeah, soon. Probably within the next day or two."

Xiao Chenyu said bitterly, "You're already this strong without Soul Rings. Once you obtain them, just how strong will you become?"

Lu Yu raised his head in surprise and gave him a serious look.

This guy was implying something.

Then Lu Yu understood and cursed with a smile, "If you have something to say, say it. Stop beating around the bush."

"Hehe... as expected, nothing can be hidden from you, Brother Yu." Xiao Chenyu hesitated before asking, "Um... Brother Yu, could you teach me swordsmanship?"

Lu Yu immediately fell silent.

Honestly, Xiao Chenyu had treated them quite well over the past six months. He gave them respect when they wanted respect, and money when they wanted money.

To put it plainly, Lu Yu had barely spent any money since the third month. Xiao Chenyu even covered their meals at the cafeteria.

And not just on the first floor, either.

This guy also occasionally invited Lu Yu and Lu Fei to Nuoding City for fun, and never once made them pay for food or drinks.

Though his motives were obvious, he had indeed given them a great deal. He had never hidden his desires, either, which was still better than certain people who acted like thieves in the dark.

"Um... if it's inconvenient, then forget it. I was just asking." Seeing Lu Yu suddenly fall silent, Xiao Chenyu panicked.

He knew he might have been too impatient.

Seeing Xiao Chenyu's nervous expression, Lu Yu could not help laughing. "Wait until we return from Soul Hunting Forest. How much you can learn then will depend on you."

If Tang San could learn it, why could Xiao Chenyu not?

Lu Yu was not that stingy. As long as someone's character suited his tastes, he did not mind teaching them.

Of course, that only applied to Basic Sword Technique and movement techniques.

Journey to Soul Hunting Forest

"R-Really? Brother Yu, you're not lying to me, are you?" Xiao Chenyu froze for a moment, then was overjoyed. After so long, his efforts were finally about to pay off.

Lu Yu said impatiently, "When have I ever lied to you? But let me make this clear first: I'll only lead you through the door. How far you can go after that will depend on yourself."

"Okay, okay, okay..." Xiao Chenyu said excitedly. "That's enough, more than enough. I'll be immensely grateful if you just lead me through the door."

After six months of contact and observation, he had long understood. When Lu Fei defeated them back then, his swordsmanship had only just begun.

He would be satisfied if he could reach that level.

As for lofty ambitions, he truly did not have any. His talent was what it was. If he could protect his little patch of land in Nuoding City, that would be enough.

Lu Yu nodded. "All right, go back for now. Once we return from Soul Hunting Forest, I'll have someone notify you."

"Okay, okay, okay..." Xiao Chenyu nodded like a pecking chicken. "Then when you and Brother Fei leave, remember to tell me. I'll arrange a carriage for you."

Lu Yu nodded, accepting the offer.

They had taken advantage of him for so long; one more carriage made little difference.

Xiao Chenyu then left, while Lu Yu also walked out of the academy.

Before long, Lu Yu arrived at Spirit Hall.

Unfortunately, Su Yuntao was not there. Lu Yu handled the Soul Hunting Permit and left.

"Brother Yu, where did you go?"

The moment Lu Yu returned to Dorm Seven, Lu Fei eagerly rushed over.

"What? Did you break through?" Lu Yu looked him up and down before asking.

"Yeah!" Lu Fei nodded heavily.

Lu Yu said with satisfaction, "Not bad. Faster than I expected."

"Hehe..." Lu Fei said happily, "I couldn't hold you back, could I?"

It was not easy to earn Lu Yu's praise.

Lu Yu said, "All right. Since you broke through, go tell Xiao Chenyu. He'll arrange a carriage for us to Soul Hunting Forest."

"Uh..." Lu Fei hesitated. "Brother Yu, isn't it a little inappropriate for us to keep taking advantage of him like this?"

Lu Yu smiled.

As Lu Fei continued to grow, he had become increasingly sensible and gradually developed some ideas of his own about dealing with people.

That was a good thing.

"That's why, once we return from Soul Hunting Forest, you'll be responsible for teaching him," Lu Yu said with a smile.

"Teaching him?"

Lu Fei froze for a moment before immediately realizing what Lu Yu meant. "Brother Yu, you mean..."

"That's right. When the time comes, teach him swordsmanship and movement techniques. Just as you said, we've taken so much from him that we can't offer nothing in return."

Hearing that, Lu Fei became conflicted again. He did not want to take too much advantage of Xiao Chenyu, but he also did not want to simply give away everything they had.

Lu Yu patted his shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry. It's only the basics. Your brother has plenty more up his sleeve."

Lu Fei immediately became excited again.

Lu Yu said, "Once you cultivate your swordsmanship and movement techniques to perfection, I'll teach you something new."

"Okay!"

Rather than growing anxious, Lu Fei was filled with motivation.

Since they had decided to teach Basic Sword Technique and movement techniques to Xiao Chenyu, Lu Fei no longer felt guilty. He then ran off to notify Xiao Chenyu.

Afterward, Lu Yu brought him to the Academic Affairs Office to request leave. Even after the director repeatedly confirmed it, Lu Yu insisted that they did not need a teacher accompanying them.

He said they had already found a Soul Master to help them hunt Soul Beasts.

Bring a teacher along?

What a joke.

Could a teacher accompanying them allow their First Soul Ring to absorb one over six hundred years old?

That was absolutely impossible.

Since they insisted, the director of the Academic Affairs Office had nothing more to say. He believed Lu Yu and the others would not joke about something like this.

When they returned to Dorm Seven after requesting leave, Xiao Wu and Tang San had already returned.

That shameless pair had no idea where they had run off to fool around all day.

"Lu Yu, where did you go?" Seeing Lu Yu and Lu Fei return, Xiao Wu skipped over to Lu Yu.

Lu Yu replied calmly, "We went to request leave."

"Request leave?" Xiao Wu looked at him in confusion.

Tang San immediately understood. "So Lu Fei, you've already broken through to level ten?"

Lu Fei nodded proudly.

Tang San fell silent.

Damn it, he clearly had Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power, yet he was only level fourteen now. What about Lu Yu and Lu Fei?

They had Innate Soul Power of level five, yet in only half a year, they were already nearly catching up to him.

Were they trying to leave him no way to live?

Most importantly, he cultivated the Mysterious Heaven Skill. If he had been cultivating an ordinary breathing method, would he not be inferior to Lu Yu and Lu Fei?

Had that useless teacher not said that the lower one's Innate Soul Power Level was, the slower one cultivated? Where the hell was the slowness?

Hearing this, how could Xiao Wu not understand why they had requested leave? A trace of loneliness rose in her eyes.

But she did not say anything.

After all, she was currently in the human world. Saying anything would only make people suspicious.

The night passed without incident.

The next morning, Lu Yu and Lu Fei left Notting Academy early and boarded the luxurious carriage Xiao Chenyu had arranged for them.

Inside the carriage, Lu Fei said, "Brother Yu, I think we can adjust the age limit of our First Soul Rings a little."

"Oh?" Lu Yu immediately became interested. "How so? Let's hear it."

Lu Fei explained, "I conducted a test a few days ago. Our physiques are now no worse than those of Soul Grandmasters. Though we can't test our spiritual power, I think the soul shock from a Soul Beast only a few hundred years old can be ignored. So I think we could try a higher age limit."

"Hahaha..." Lu Yu laughed. "Not bad, Xiao Fei. The fact that you thought of this proves you haven't wasted the past half year, and your mind is more flexible than most people's."

"No, no..." Lu Fei said shyly. "It's all because Brother Yu taught me well."

Rolling his eyes, Lu Yu said, "That was my thought as well. Based on my estimate, our First Soul Rings can completely be over six hundred years old, around seven hundred years—using the standard for a Second Soul Ring."

Seeing Lu Yu say the same thing, Lu Fei was instantly excited.

A First Soul Ring of seven hundred years.

If word of that got out, it would probably shock the entire Soul Master world.

In Soul Master cultivation, one step ahead meant every step ahead.

Their talent was inferior to others', but through such gradual improvements, perhaps they really could challenge the rank of Soul Douluo, or even Title Douluo.

Though he had declared in the village that he would definitely reach Soul Douluo, that had been born of ignorance. Only after truly learning more did he understand just how difficult it would be for people with their talent to reach that realm.

Lu Yu asked again, "What about the Soul Beast? I taught you so much knowledge about Soul Beasts. Have you considered what Soul Beast you want for your First Soul Ring?"

Gold-Patterned Black Panther

Lu Fei analyzed, "Since my Martial Soul is a support-type Martial Soul, naturally I should focus on increasing our strength as brothers."

"Whether it's speed or strength, we already far surpass ordinary Soul Masters. The only thing we still lack is Soul Power Level, so I want my first soul skill to be one that amplifies Soul Power."