The Soul Hunting Methods of Formal Academies, Dan Shi's First Taste of Battle!

"Huh? This isn't right. Why have you all started speaking up for me?"

Qin Qi looked at the people around him. He hadn't anticipated this turn of events and was stunned for a moment, but he quickly realized what was happening.

Oh, I get it. I can actually be considered a Spirit Master now.

Even if I was a work-study student before, my status is different the moment I become a Spirit Master.

Qin Qi caught on; the fact that he was in the hunting party meant he was already a Spirit Master-in-waiting.

As for the sixth-year students crowding around him, their families were either wealthy or powerful.

Having grown up in that kind of environment, reading the room and socializing were basic skills for them.

Since Qin Qi had become a Spirit Master at such a young age, even if they didn't become close friends, making a good impression was never a bad idea.

"Sigh, people really are different from one another."

Qin Qi looked at these children who had become socialites at such a young age and let out a sigh.

"Tch."

The student who had called Qin Qi a work-study student let out a disgruntled sound and walked away.

"Yeah, people really are different from one another."

Watching the fool walk away, Qin Qi once again marveled at the diversity and unpredictability of human nature.

After waiting for a while, the Dean arrived. He started with a speech to the group that was so long and tedious it made people sleepy.

Principals are the same everywhere; they never change this bad habit.

Qin Qi remarked, glancing at the other students. Sure enough, they were already starting to doze off.

Once the principal finished speaking, he personally led everyone out of Notting Academy.

Huh? The principal is actually leading the team himself!

It seems I misunderstood him. Although he talks too much, he really does step up when it matters.

Qin Qi was somewhat surprised. He had assumed a teacher would lead the team; he hadn't expected the principal to go as well.

"Qin Qi, Qin Qi."

Suddenly, the lead teacher called out.

"Here!"

Qin Qi, who had been blending into the crowd, raised his hand and spoke up.

"Stay by my side."

The lead teacher looked around before finally spotting Qin Qi in the crowd. There was no helping it.

Qin Qi was well-developed for his age, but compared to the sixth-year students, he was still quite small.

"Understood."

Qin Qi walked forward, though he sighed inwardly. It was going to be difficult to sneak off and act on his own now.

The other sixth-year students watched the teacher's actions without comment or discussion.

They understood that the teacher wasn't intentionally favoring Qin Qi; it was simply because Qin Qi was young.

He was worried about him wandering off, and since Qin Qi was small, it wouldn't be easy to find him if he got lost in the crowd.

The group left Notting Academy. Instead of heading out of the city, they went to the Spirit Hall in Nuoding City.

The Dean had everyone test their Spirit Power and then collected the Soul Hunting Permit from the Spirit Hall.

Finally, he handed the Soul Hunting Permit to the lead teacher, who then took Qin Qi and the others toward the Soul Hunting Forest.

Damn it, so you aren't going after all? You just went through the motions!

As expected, you never see a principal unless it's time for a speech.

Qin Qi grumbled fiercely in his heart.

Under the teacher's guidance, the group boarded a carriage and headed for the Soul Hunting Forest, arriving before long.

Outside the Soul Hunting Forest, many people were shouting, looking for groups to join, or selling goods.

The teacher led the group to the entrance and showed the Soul Hunting Token in his hand to the guards.

Afterward, he led everyone into the Soul Hunting Forest, and the time for hunting spirits began.

"Alright, everyone, start looking for a Spirit Beast that suits you. Once you find one, tell the teacher, and you will proceed with the spirit hunt under the teacher's supervision."

The lead teacher announced.

"Yes, teacher."

The group replied in unison, then began searching the surrounding area for suitable Spirit Beasts.

"Hm?"

Qin Qi was stunned. In his mind, the spirit hunting operation meant the teacher would find one, beat it until it was crippled, and then let them kill it.

But it didn't seem to be like that at all.

"You're in the first grade, so you probably haven't learned about spirit hunting yet. Let me explain it to you first."

Seeing Qin Qi's confused expression, the team leader teacher spoke up.

"Yes, please do, teacher."

Qin Qi replied.

"First of all, spirit beasts produce different Spirit Rings based on their age, starting with the white ten-year Spirit Ring."

"Then the yellow hundred-year Spirit Ring, the purple thousand-year Spirit Ring, and the black ten-thousand-year Spirit Ring."

"A spirit beast's Spirit Ring corresponds to its age; the higher the age, the higher the grade of the Spirit Ring."

"However, the purple and black ones have nothing to do with us. We only need to pay attention to the white and yellow ones."

"For ordinary students, we recommend white Spirit Rings, as they are the easiest to absorb."

"But if your talent is good enough, you can also try to absorb a hundred-year Spirit Ring."

The teacher first explained the basic information about Spirit Rings and also gave his own advice.

"But this depends on your own strength..."

"Teacher, I found it! I want this Variegated Cat!"

Before the teacher could finish his sentence, a student ran over and called out.

"Very well, you can look at the others yourself."

The teacher took Qin Qi to follow that student to find the Variegated Cat, and after finding it, the teacher nodded.

The student summoned his Martial Soul and rushed forward.

"Ah, do we have to do it ourselves?"

Qin Qi looked at the teacher and asked.

"Yes, that's how spirit hunting works at our academy. It's best to hunt the spirit beast for the Spirit Ring you intend to absorb yourself."

"Finding it yourself tests your knowledge of spirit beasts, and fighting it yourself trains your practical combat ability."

"But don't worry about getting hurt; there are teachers watching, and I will intervene if you encounter danger."

The teacher nodded as he spoke. Notting Academy was a legitimate primary Spirit Master academy.

It was different from some amateur schools; they had standard procedures.

"Then what if I find one but can't defeat it myself?"

Qin Qi thought of support-type Martial Souls. These Martial Souls had very poor combat power and couldn't hunt alone.

"Well, in that case, you must first try to find a way to solve it yourself. For example, some Martial Souls don't have offensive capabilities yet."

"At that point, you'll have to ask classmates to help you hunt it together. If it's truly impossible, then you come to the teacher."

The team leader teacher explained.

"Oh, I see."

Qin Qi nodded. Unlike the teaching methods in reality that only pursued grades, the Spirit Master school was truly teaching students how to become independent Spirit Masters. The teacher's role was merely to impart knowledge and provide guidance.

In the time that followed, people would occasionally find a spirit beast suitable for themselves, call the teacher over, and conduct the spirit hunt under the teacher's watchful eye.

Some succeeded, some failed, but in the end, with the teacher's intervention, they all successfully absorbed the spirit beasts.

During this time, Qin Qi quietly took advantage of the teacher being busy and found a spirit beast on his own.

"Let me test the power of the Dan Shi!"

Qin Qi looked at a ten-year spirit beast in the distance. He condensed a Dan Shi, and the colorless, formless Dan Shi slowly flew toward the spirit beast.