Yu Shuyao asked from the side, "Elder Yu, one of these three places is Spirit Hall, isn't it?"
Elder Yu nodded. "Yes. Spirit Hall possesses the most comprehensive theories on the entire continent, and their research is more thorough as well. They should have more records regarding the varieties and effects of medicinal herbs."
"Apart from Spirit Hall, the other two places are the Breaking Clan and the Dugu Family."
Yu Changge put on a curious expression. "Teacher, I know about Spirit Hall, but what are the Breaking Clan and the Dugu Family?"
Elder Yu said, "I should have told you about the Clear Sky Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects. The Breaking Clan is one of their Four Great Affiliated Clans, specializing in attack and medicine refinement."
"As for the Dugu Family, while they also refine medicine, they deal more in poison. Their medicine refinement is actually more for saving themselves. Unfortunately..."
"Teacher, what do you mean?" Yu Changge asked.
Elder Yu sighed. "Their Martial Souls have been Jade Phosphorous Serpents for generations. Unlike other Martial Souls, this one is said to affect the Soul Master themself."
"Those who possess this Martial Soul are constantly afflicted by Jade Phosphorous Serpent Venom and do not live long."
"Of course, I've only heard about this."
At present, the Dugu Family was still merely a small family on Douluo Continent and was not particularly well-known.
After all, Dugu Bo had yet to reach the realm of a Title Douluo.
Yu Changge nodded, then said somewhat hesitantly, "But Teacher, how can we obtain more records about medicinal herbs from them?"
Elder Yu smiled. "That is actually quite simple. You made a contribution by discovering Whale Rubber's new use. Over the past year or so, aside from giving you higher-grade Whale Rubber, the clan has yet to provide any better rewards."
"If you ask me, the best reward would be a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone. Your father and I have both mentioned this matter to the Clan Head."
"But as you know, Spirit Bones are not easy to acquire, so the matter was set aside for now. After all, you know that, to put it bluntly, with the talent you've displayed, giving you a Spirit Bone would be a waste. It would be better given to your father."
"It is understandable that the Clan Head is unwilling. But if you ask him to step forward and request medicinal herb records from the Dugu Family and the Breaking Clan, they will definitely do the Clan Head this favor."
Yu Changge asked, "What about Spirit Hall? Would that not work?"
Elder Yu shook his head. "It is not impossible, but rather than ask Spirit Hall for records about medicinal herbs, I would prefer for you to study at Spirit Hall for a period through an exchange."
"The reason is simple. Even if someone gives you a favor, they will probably hold something back. But Spirit Hall is different—you can go look for yourself."
"Conveniently, every sect leader of the Upper Three Sects holds an Honorary Elder Token issued by Spirit Hall. The Clan Head can exercise its authority and send you directly to Spirit Hall."
Yu Changge was delighted inside. This was exactly what he had wanted to hear from his teacher.
The Dugu Family definitely had no records regarding Immortal Herbs, but the Breaking Clan and Spirit Hall did—especially Spirit Hall!
Yu Changge smiled. "It would be wonderful if I could truly go to Spirit Hall. From what you've said, it records many theories from across the continent. If I have the chance, I really would like to further my studies there."
"As for the Spirit Bone, I do think it would be more suitable for my father. After all, my talent truly is poor. Teacher, Father, Mother, please do not blame the Clan Head."
Saying this, Yu Changge put on a "calm" expression and told the three of them that he was returning to his room to cultivate. Yet to their eyes, his departing figure seemed somewhat "lonely."
Once Yu Changge was sure to be gone, Yu Tianqing let out a heavy sigh. "Changge is just too sensible. It makes me feel even worse for him. Our family handed over such an important discovery—what is wrong with me asking for a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone for my son?"
Yu Shuyao also said, "Exactly. Xiao Huang is, after all, an External Beast Martial Soul. When Changge releases his Martial Soul, his body receives no enhancement. Relying solely on so-called weapons and Self-Defense Techniques is enough against some hundred-year Soul Beasts, but against thousand-year Soul Beasts, it will not be enough."
"If he had a Spirit Bone, it would be different."
Of course, both of them understood that Yu Yuanzhen's delay in rewarding Yu Changge with a Spirit Bone was not only because Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones were truly precious, but also because Yu Changge's talent truly was too poor.
From a public standpoint, even if the entire clan knew about it, they would only think Yu Yuanzhen was right.
From a private standpoint, if he had a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, why would he not give it to his own son to absorb?
Seeing their expressions, Elder Yu shook his head. "I know you harbor some resentment toward the clan. After all, this contribution cannot be offset by just a few pieces of Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber."
"That is why I said what I did earlier. Once Changge is a little older, send him to Spirit Hall if the opportunity arises."
"Changge is very intelligent, and I have already passed most of what I know on to him. If he truly wants this Martial Soul of his to 'defy fate and change his destiny,' perhaps he really must visit Spirit Hall."
"Also, I hope the two of you can keep Changge having reached level ten a secret." Elder Yu's eyes flashed.
Yu Shuyao asked in confusion, "Elder Yu, why? You should know that, over the past year and a half, although Changge has made a great contribution, there has still been quite a bit of gossip within the clan."
"Although most people only mention Changge when they bring up Yu Xiaogang."
"But Changge himself may not care, while we, as his parents, cannot be indifferent. It is time for him to hold his head high."
Elder Yu, however, objected. "There is no rush. Think about it—what would happen if Changge's Soul Power Level were exposed now?"
Elder Yu did not keep them in suspense. His eyes narrowed slightly. "Changge would become Yu Xiaogang's experimental material!"
Yu Tianqing was briefly stunned before he understood. "Then what should we do? Even if we hide it, how long must we keep it hidden?"
Elder Yu said, "That depends on when Yu Xiaogang's Soul Power reaches level ten. The small cultivation path Changge discovered for his own Martial Soul cannot be taken by Yu Xiaogang for free."
"Did Yu Xiaogang not think theory was unimportant and insist on cultivating by himself? Then let him struggle over his First Soul Ring on his own."
"Changge and his Martial Soul are the same, which also means the Clan Head most likely does not know Yu Xiaogang's Martial Soul attribute either. When the time comes, barring any surprises, he will still choose a Lightning Attribute Soul Beast for absorption."
"But today's preliminary test showed that Xiao Huang most likely has a greater chance of possessing the Light Attribute. Once we conduct the second resistance test later, we should more or less know."
It now seemed that Elder Yu still held a grudge over Yu Xiaogang's earlier claim that theory was unimportant.
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