Han Bing smiled faintly after hearing that!
"Senior, I can't make that decision on my own!"
Poison Douluo smiled knowingly. Talented people were hard to come by, and he had to seize the opportunity. With such talent, Han Bing would sooner or later become the strongest on the continent.
As a Titled Douluo, he naturally had far-reaching vision. He knew that Han Bing's talent surpassed anything he could comprehend, so all he could do was agree.
He continued:
"Young friend, you're mistaken. Sometimes, it's enough for you to make the decision!"
Hearing this, Han Bing looked puzzled. Was he trying to force the matter through?
I'll think about it later. I'm only twelve, after all.
At that moment, Guang Ling Douluo, who was standing nearby, spoke up:
"You old poisoner, how could this sort of thing possibly be up to you? Could your granddaughter even reach the soles of my disciple's feet?"
Poison Douluo heard him and not only didn't get angry, but replied:
"Fifth Elder, you're mistaken. I don't know whether she can reach them, but you have to seize every opportunity. Everyone is equal, after all. Young friend Han Bing, don't you agree?"
Han Bing was at a loss for words and gave an awkward smile.
"Enough, old poisoner. Since you've joined Spirit Hall, you have to serve Spirit Hall. I've changed my mind. You won't report to Spirit Hall just yet. From now on, you'll help me protect Han Bing. When the time is right, we'll go to Spirit Hall together."
After giving it some thought, Guang Ling Douluo spoke meaningfully.
Poison Douluo smiled when he heard this. "I couldn't ask for more. Young friend Han Bing, this place belongs to you from now on. You can pick as many flowers and plants as you like."
"Then I thank you, Senior."
Han Bing smiled. Growing more Immortal Herbs sounded like a good idea.
"If that's settled, Senior, I'll take my leave."
"Very well!"
Han Bing returned home. Now that he had gathered so many Immortal Herbs, he absorbed them all himself. Why wouldn't he?
With so many Immortal Herbs bolstering him, Han Bing shot straight into the sky.
His Soul Power reached level forty-nine.
Hu Liena and the others were all stunned.
"Han Bing, isn't your Soul Power increasing a little too ridiculously fast?"
Sun Haoran asked from the side.
Han Bing, meanwhile, thought he was still too slow. With so many Immortal Herbs, he hadn't even reached level fifty outright. It was a little disappointing.
But he was close enough.
After that, Han Bing casually took part in a one-on-one match, then cultivated at home.
A month passed. Everyone completed their training and earned Gold Soul Fighting Badges.
Teacher Gao Lan had underestimated them, too.
It seemed that training at the Soul Fighting Arena had been far too easy. Once they returned to the academy, they would have to find Soul Douluo or stronger opponents to train them.
After spending every day cultivating alongside Han Bing, the others had unknowingly left their peers far behind.
And Han Bing had already reached level fifty during that month.
He went out and absorbed a thirty-thousand-year Protective Diamond Beast for his Candy Spirit, gaining his fifth Soul Skill.
Protective Candy. After eating it, he gained a golden shield that lasted for three minutes.
The golden shield's defensive power depended on the user's strength and could block attacks of a corresponding level.
With Han Bing's strength, it could easily withstand an attack from a Titled Douluo.
The group then headed back. A few days later, a new student transferred to the academy.
Han Bing paused in surprise!
Her name was Dugu Yan!
Teacher Gao Lan introduced her solemnly:
"Everyone, a new elder has just joined Spirit Hall: Elder Poison Douluo. This is his granddaughter, and she'll be transferring into our class. Let's give her a warm welcome!"
"Come on, introduce yourself!"
Dugu Yan walked to the front of the classroom and looked over everyone below. Then she introduced herself brightly:
"Hello, everyone. My name is Dugu Yan, and I'm a level thirty-eight Battle Soul Elder! Please take care of me!"
Her striking appearance attracted quite a few boys at the academy.
Han Bing, however, was puzzled. She had clearly looked at him for a little longer than everyone else. Remembering what Poison Douluo had said, he couldn't help breaking into a cold sweat!
"Good, Dugu Yan. Your Soul Power Level is the lowest in the class right now, but you're a little younger, so keep working hard. You can catch up with them. In two years, you'll have a chance to compete for a spot on the Spirit Hall Seven-Member Team."
Dugu Yan nodded. The academy she had attended was the Royal Academy, where everyone was already outstanding.
But after seeing this class at Spirit Hall Academy, she could hardly hold her head up.
Hu Liena, Yan, and Xie Yue were around her age, yet they had already broken through level forty.
And the boy sitting alone at the very back must be Han Bing, the one her grandfather had told her about. Hadn't he also said Han Bing was only level forty?
Why did his Soul Power feel far stronger than that?
Even so, he was truly impressive. At such a young age, his Soul Power was already unbelievably high.
"Good. Dugu Yan, sit beside Han Bing."
She walked to a seat in the last row.
She smiled at Han Bing. Hu Liena noticed, curled her lips, and unleashed her charm.
Dugu Yan immediately fell under its spell, her body squirming.
Her expression grew seductive, too.
Hu Liena chuckled to herself. You can't keep your eyes off Han Bing, huh? Let's see how you like being humiliated in front of everyone!
But in an instant, a wave of cold swept over them, and the sight and senses in Dugu Yan's eyes were sealed in ice.
The charm gradually wore off.
When she came to, she glared at Hu Liena. But Hu Liena was a Soul Ancestor, after all, so Dugu Yan didn't show any hostility.
However, when she saw the way Hu Liena looked at Han Bing, she understood everything.
Fine. I wasn't interested in Han Bing to begin with. I only came here because Grandfather arranged it.
Grandfather kept saying Han Bing was an unparalleled genius who would surely become the strongest person on the continent one day. He told me to get on his good side. Even if we couldn't be together or become a couple, making myself stronger and leaving a good impression would still be worthwhile.
But I've barely arrived, and I'm already getting hostility.
Han Bing is handsome. There's no downside to winning him over. I might even come out ahead.
Fine, little fox. You want to compete with this venomous snake? I won't challenge you to a fight. Let's see who wins Han Bing over first!
Han Bing had no idea what they were thinking.
He only felt that Hu Liena's actions had been a little inappropriate.
When Hu Liena saw Han Bing save Dugu Yan, she felt indignant. She glared at Dugu Yan as if to say, Just you wait.
Dugu Yan smiled and sat down beside Han Bing again. She deliberately edged closer and whispered in his ear:
"Thanks for that just now. By the way, you're Han Bing, the one my grandfather told me about, right?"
Han Bing nodded without speaking.
"Thanks to you, I'm fine. I don't know why, but why is the girl beside you so hostile toward me? Is she picking on me because I'm new?"
Han Bing shook his head, still silent.
Dugu Yan was a little surprised. Was Han Bing really this cold?
She deliberately edged even closer to him, nearly touching him, then continued:
"Han Bing, what level is your Soul Power? It feels higher than forty, right? Forty-five?"
Only then did Han Bing calmly reply:
"Level fifty."
Dugu Yan was stunned. She immediately agreed with her grandfather's assessment. He really is the greatest genius of all time.
She said admiringly:
"Han Bing, you're amazing. I really admire you!"
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