Rhinoceros Earth Dragon
After agreeing on the hiring fee, Ling Yi watched Yue Qing, who seemed much lighter now, leave with her people, then turned to look at Kang Zhan, who stood calmly to the side.
Kang Zhan gave a thumbs-up, gestured to Ling Yi, and exclaimed with a smile, "Mr. Ling is kind-hearted. Not only did he accept this much-depreciated ' Soul Testing Crystal,' but he also provided them with an easy job to earn money..."
It should be noted that the "Soul Testing Crystal" brought from Yue Qing is of the lowest grade, which can only detect Soul Power below level ten. If Soul Power above level ten is injected into it, the crystal ball will be burst.
Even for Soul Tool, such as "Soul Testing Crystal" that can only function within a limited range, the price is at most three to five hundred Gold Soul Coin, depending on the quality of the crystal.
Not to mention that what Yue Qing and the others bought were not new products, but secondhand goods that had changed hands several times, so the price was naturally even lower.
Currently, in the Douluo Continent, the "Soul Testing Crystal" is one of the few Soul Tool that can be manufactured.
Such rare skills are precisely in the hands of the Spirit Hall.
This is one of the reasons why the Spirit Hall is able to undertake the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony for almost all commoners in the Douluo Continent.
Each Spirit Hall Branch is equipped with several "Soul Testing Crystal". There are blue "Soul Testing Crystal" that are specifically for testing Soul Power below level 10, and there are also white "Soul Testing Crystal" that can test soul power below level 30.
If it is Spirit Hall Branch in a small town, it may even be equipped with a yellow "Soul Testing Crystal" to test Soul Power below level 50, which is sufficient for Soul Master at the Soul Ancestor level.
Ling Yi was fully aware of all this. He had previously purchased a white-level "Soul Testing Crystal" from the Martial Gold Soul Coin Spirit Hall Main Hall of "Wood Plant City" through the channels of the [Blacksmith Association - Water Wood Duchy].
To be honest, Ling Yi had always intended to buy a few more, but one of these is definitely enough for normal use.
Buying too much will attract attention.
Ling Yi chose to hold back for the time being, since his strength was insufficient before and his primary task was cultivation. Researching Soul Tool and such had to be put on hold.
If it weren't for the fact that forging a relationship is an important part of Ling Yi's public image and the maintenance of his network of connections, and that it also benefits his physical training, mastery of strength, and other aspects, Ling Yi wouldn't have spent so much time and energy on it.
"Mr. Kang, you flatter me~" Ling Yi smiled and waved his hand, pushing the brocade box containing the crystal ball in front of Zhang Mufeng on his left, indicating that the other party should put it away. At the same time, he said, "It's just a matter of mutual benefit. Whether it's this ' Soul Testing Crystal ' or hiring them, it is indeed what I need next—"
Leaving aside the research on the "Soul Testing Crystal" Soul Tool, in just over two months, it will be the sixth birthday of Zhang Miao, the eldest cousin's daughter. At that time, Ling Yi can perform the Martial Soul Awakening for her.
Although the blue "Soul Testing Crystal" can only test Soul Power below level 10, it is relatively more friendly to people with low Innate Soul Power.
For those with Innate Soul Power below level one, the blue "Soul Testing Crystal" can still provide some light. However, if a white "Soul Testing Crystal" capable of holding level thirty Soul Power were used, the light would likely be so faint as to be negligible.
Without talking much about Yue Qing and the brothers' team, Kang Zhan quickly turned the conversation to the purpose of his visit.
Similarly, he also paid for the medical expenses of the teammates and brothers who had been treated by Ling Yi.
Kang Zhan waved to his companions behind him, and the three young men each carried a box and placed them one by one on the square table between Ling Yi and Kang Zhan.
Two of the three boxes are made of wood, just like the brocade boxes used to hold the "Soul Testing Crystal" in Yue Qing.
The one in the middle, however, is a black metal box with blue and white patterns.
According to Ling Yi, the Blacksmith, it should be made of "Frost-Patterned Cold Iron".
"Frost-Patterned Cold Iron" is one of the twenty-three categories of "Cold Iron". Its largest place of origin is the southeastern region of the "Land of the Far North" of the Douluo Continent, which is very close to the "Water Wood Duchy".
Although it ranks last among the twenty-three types of "Cold Iron" in terms of both hardness and toughness, its natural texture is quite beautiful and is very popular among nobles all over the Douluo Continent.
In other words, this is the [Water Wood Duchy]. If it were placed in the [Star Luo Empire] to the south, this box alone could be exchanged for two or three of those blue "Soul Testing Crystal" that were just brought from Yue Qing.
Just as Ling Yi was examining the material of the metal box, Kang Zhan reached out and opened the two wooden brocade boxes on either side, revealing what was inside.
One of them was a sharp claw about a foot long, slightly curved, brownish-brown and translucent, resembling an unpolished dagger.
The other one was a stack of scales, about seven or eight centimeters in diameter, roughly the size of a person's palm, with a dark, dull color, like carbonaceous stones buried deep underground.
People often say that you can't see the whole picture from just a few fragments. Based on these two alone, Ling Yi really couldn't tell what kind of Soul Beast they came from.
However, when Kang Zhan opened the "Frost-Patterned Cold Iron" in the middle, revealing something inside, Ling Yi's eyes lit up and he showed interest.
This isn't an act; it's genuine interest. Besides, in everyday life, there's no need to wear a mask all the time; you just need to control your language and demeanor when necessary.
"This is... Spinal Marrow Pearl from a ' Rhinoceros Earth Dragon '?"
Ling Yi stared intently at the oval-shaped bead in the "Frost-Patterned Cold Iron" that resembled a piece of white, lustrous jade, and asked with some surprise.
Because of the properties of "Frost-Patterned Cold Iron", the box itself carries a chill. As soon as it is opened, a white mist swirls above the bead, making it look beautiful.
"Mr. Ling, you have a good eye!" Kang Zhan praised again.
Then, a look of pride appeared on his face as he nodded and said, "That's right! It is indeed the Spinal Marrow Pearl of the ' Rhinoceros Earth Dragon '!"
The "Rhinoceros Earth Dragon" resembles a rhinoceros and contains a trace of dragon blood. It possesses the attributes of earth, stone, and metal, and is extremely powerful, has amazing defense, and great endurance, making it very difficult to hunt.
The Spinal Marrow Pearl, produced from the spine, is one that is produced every hundred years. Ordinary people can wear it to strengthen Soul Master bodies, while Soul Master can grind it into powder and swallow it to greatly enhance their physique. Whether it is defense, endurance, or strength, they will all be increased to a certain extent.
As far as Ling Yi knew, there was Support System Soul Master in the Douluo Continent who had consumed a thousand-year-old "Rhinoceros Earth Dragon" Spinal Marrow Pearl, which increased his strength by a full five hundred jin!
Before imitating Kang Zhan, Ling Yi also gave a thumbs up. "Impressive! Judging from the size of that Spinal Marrow Pearl, that ' Rhinoceros Earth Dragon ' must have at least seven hundred years of cultivation, right?"
Kang Zhan smiled smugly, "Over eight hundred years~"
"Wow~" Ling Yi raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, and congratulated him with a smile, "It seems that your side has gained another Soul Elder level expert—"
The "Rhinoceros Earth Dragon" Soul Ring, which is over 800 years old, is not like Ling Yi's 800-year-old "Nüluo Blue Silver Grass," nor can just anyone absorb it beyond the limit and use it as their Second Soul Ring.
Based on the current norm in the Douluo Continent, this should be hunted down as Third Soul Ring for advancing to the Soul Elder.
"Little Four~" Kang Zhan waved to the person next to him.
The young man who had been carrying the "Frost-Patterned Cold Iron" stepped forward and bowed respectfully to Ling Yi, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Ling, for saving my sixth brother. Kang Yao is deeply grateful!"
If it weren't for Ling Yi's intervention, his sixth brother, Kang Zhao, would basically be dead.
In that case, he wouldn't know how to go home and face his parents and third aunt.
You should know that in terms of talent, the sixth brother Kang Zhao is the best among the younger generation of the family, with Innate Soul Power of level six!
At only sixteen years old, he is already a level 28, Two-Ring Grand Soul Master, and has the best chance of surpassing his elder Kang Zhan, a Soul Ancestor Grandmaster, to become the first Soul King in the family!
In the [Water Wood Duchy], what is the concept of Soul King?
Song Yao, Marquis of Cedar Water Wood Duchy, one of the five generals of the Duchy of Shuimu and the controller of the Cold Wind Grand Camp, was a level 69 Soul Emperor five years ago and is still a level 69 Soul Emperor now!
Lacking a high-end system of inheritance, even if someone has a high Innate Soul Power, the [Water Wood Duchy] may not be able to translate it into real strength.
Shallow waters cannot raise true dragons!
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