Soul Hunting Forest

"Yes, Teacher."

Tang San nodded sharply, not daring to delay for even a moment, and proceeded to recount everything he had witnessed that day in detail.

He gave a meticulous account of the entire sparring match between Lin Mo and Xiao Wu.

This included the peculiar changes that occurred in Lin Mo's body after his martial soul manifested, as well as his terrifying strength that far exceeded that of an ordinary person...

He left out nothing.

Once he finished speaking, Tang San remained standing quietly in place, awaiting Yu Xiaogang's response.

Yet, at that moment, an inexplicable sense of loss welled up within his heart.

Was Lin Mo's unknown mutated martial soul the truly powerful, top-tier martial soul?

Compared to Lin Mo's martial soul, his own Blue Silver Grass now seemed exceptionally mediocre, falling far into the lower ranks.

He knew clearly in his heart that without using hidden weapons, relying solely on martial soul combat, he would never be a match for Lin Mo.

During their previous spar, when facing Xiao Wu's Soft Skill at close range, he had almost no power to resist before being thrown aside by her.

Yet, the Soft Skill that Xiao Wu excelled at had almost no effect on Lin Mo, unable to shake him in the slightest.

Yu Xiaogang was sharp-minded; a casual glance was enough to instantly perceive the loss and self-doubt in his disciple's heart.

He reached out and patted Tang San on the shoulder, patiently guiding him: "Do not belittle yourself."

"In terms of martial soul talent alone, your twin martial soul talent is the most supreme talent in this world!"

"What you need to do now is take it one step at a time and cultivate diligently. Do not be distracted by others; just focus on yourself."

"Twin martial souls are rarely seen in a century and possess infinite potential; they are the top-tier talent that countless soul masters dream of."

"Your talent is not inferior to anyone's. As your teacher, I do not want you to negate yourself just because of a temporary gap in strength..."

"Yes, Teacher." Tang San suddenly snapped out of it and nodded heavily. The loss in his heart was swept away, replaced by an unprecedented sense of being moved.

After calming his fluctuating emotions, Tang San recalled the core purpose of this trip and hurriedly asked:

"Teacher, what about Lin Mo..."

Hearing this, a faint smile curled the corners of Yu Xiaogang's mouth:

"Since he wants to follow, then let him come along. It just so happens that I am quite interested in his martial soul as well!"

Having rarely encountered such a special, unknown martial soul, he naturally would not pass up the opportunity for close-range observation.

Time passed in a flash, and two days went by quickly.

Outside Notting City.

Lin Mo had just finished purchasing the supplies needed for their long journey with Tang San in Notting City, and the two stood side by side on the open ground outside the city.

All the purchased items were now stored and managed by Tang San.

Tang San had just received a storage soul tool called Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges from Yu Xiaogang.

This soul tool had ample storage space and was convenient to carry, making it perfect for holding all their supplies and greatly facilitating this long journey.

Under the shade of the trees by the main road, Yu Xiaogang had already been waiting for some time.

Beside him stood a carriage, the body clean and intact, with a respectful-looking middle-aged coachman standing nearby.

"Greetings, Master." Lin Mo stepped forward and bowed slightly in greeting.

This was the first time Lin Mo had observed Yu Xiaogang's appearance and temperament at close range. After a careful look, a subtle sense of discrepancy could not help but arise in his heart.

The Yu Xiaogang before him was clearly different from the image he knew from his memories.

The Yu Xiaogang in front of him had some dark stubble, and beneath a gray knit cap was a head of white hair.

He wore a thick gray scarf around his neck, a light gray loose top, and a long black sleeveless vest over it.

His complexion was pale, and a layer of seemingly unshakable melancholy lingered between his brows.

"Since you are here, get on the carriage.

It just so happens that on the way, I can take the opportunity to educate you two on the Soul Hunting Forest and knowledge related to soul beasts," Yu Xiaogang said.

"Then I will trouble you, Master." Lin Mo bowed slightly, responding politely.

As the words fell, the three of them stepped onto the carriage one after another and took their seats inside the spacious and stable cabin.

Seeing this, the coachman gently flicked his whip, and the carriage slowly started, moving steadily toward the Soul Hunting Forest.

The distance from Notting City to the nearest Soul Hunting Forest was over four hundred li.

This journey was neither long nor short.

It was not until noon on the second day that the three finally arrived at their destination.

Throughout the long journey, Yu Xiaogang did not hold back, nor did he reserve anything just because Lin Mo was a student who had joined at the last minute.

He patiently and meticulously explained various basic concepts to Lin Mo and Tang San throughout the trip, educating them on the common rules of the Douluo Continent.

While the carriage was stopped on the roadside for a break and everyone had stepped out to catch some fresh air, Yu Xiaogang predictably took the initiative to ask about the details of Lin Mo's martial spirit.

Facing Yu Xiaogang's inquiry, Lin Mo was well-prepared.

He handed over the certificate Su Yuntao had issued him during his martial spirit awakening, which he had kept ready for this exact moment.

Then, following Yu Xiaogang's instructions, he performed the entire process of martial spirit manifestation right in front of him.

Lin Mo was completely indifferent to this level of cooperation, feeling not the slightest bit of resistance in his heart.

Body Spirits were already extremely rare, and in this era, those who knew of their existence were few and far between.

Without any prior exposure to a similar martial spirit, Yu Xiaogang would be unable to discern the true essence of his spirit through mere visual observation.

Furthermore, the innate talent that came with his awakening, Inversion of Three, had already thoroughly altered the form his Body Spirit took upon manifestation.

Under normal circumstances, a Body Spirit manifestation would not result in any overly obvious physical changes.

However, with the enhancement of Inversion of Three, Lin Mo's entire body underwent a transformation upon manifestation that was vastly different from that of a standard Body Spirit master.

Such a unique change greatly increased the difficulty for others to identify his martial spirit.

Under these circumstances, if Yu Xiaogang could still see through the essence of his spirit, then he would truly have to address Yu Xiaogang as a Grandmaster with all sincerity.

Before long, led by Yu Xiaogang, the group of three arrived smoothly at the main entrance of the Soul Hunting Forest.

The entrance to the Soul Hunting Forest was guarded by a checkpoint exclusive to the Spirit Hall, where several guards in standard uniforms were patrolling and verifying credentials.

Yu Xiaogang presented the Soul Hunting Warrant, and after successfully passing the guards' inspection, the three of them officially entered the Soul Hunting Forest.

The moment they stepped into the forest, the clamor of carriages and the noise of the human world were completely shut out.

Looking up, the entire forest was filled with towering ancient trees; dense, thick trunks rose from the ground, their straight stems piercing the sky.

Lush branches and leaves intertwined layer upon layer, weaving into a thick canopy that blocked the scorching sun above, leaving the forest floor exceptionally cool.

A gentle breeze drifted through the woods, with the crisp chirping of birds and the faint rustling of wind lingering in their ears.

Lin Mo stretched his limbs and took a deep breath of the fresh forest air, feeling his entire body and bones relax.

Immersed in this primitive and pure natural environment, he felt his body and mind expand, experiencing a sense of profound comfort.