"This feels... rather than a method for improving eyesight, it seems more like a method for increasing spiritual power."
"Though it feels like I'm using my eyes to see, I'm actually probing with spiritual power."
After sensing the changes in himself, Qin Qi frowned.
From Tang San's memories, Purple Demon Eyes was a cultivation technique for the eyes.
But from his perspective and understanding, this was clearly a method for cultivating spiritual power.
"For many years, both disciples and sect masters of the Tang Sect have remained at the Subtlety Realm. No one has ever broken through to the next realm."
"Could it be that they were all wrong? Or is it a limitation of this world?"
Qin Qi could not quite figure it out, but he felt that he was right.
Purple Demon Eyes was not a technique for cultivating the eyes. It was a method for cultivating and increasing spiritual power.
How did that saying go? The mind's eye was still an eye.
"Spiritual power... If it's just about increasing spiritual power, do I even need to cultivate it?"
"Wouldn't it be better to just steal it with Formless Hand?"
Qin Qi immediately thought of that. Formless Hand could steal anything; if it could even steal lifespan, then spiritual power was nothing.
"Purple Demon Eyes is both a method for cultivating spiritual power and a method for using it."
"But I don't need the cultivation part. I only need to learn how to use it."
Qin Qi began studying its methods of use, and before long, the entire night had passed.
The next morning, Qin Qi unsurprisingly overslept again.
"Qin Qi, Qin Qi, get up!"
"Why do you sleep in every day?"
Xiao Wu forcefully dragged Qin Qi out of bed, then hauled him off to class.
"You can't stay up late. Staying up late is bad. I have to make sure not to stay up late from now on."
Qin Qi yawned, then secretly activated the first stage of Purple Demon Eyes: Panoramic Vision.
In an instant, the scenery before him became extraordinarily clear. He could even clearly see the texture of Xiao Wu's skin.
"My eyesight has improved. It'll be much more convenient to steal things with Formless Hand from now on."
Qin Qi yawned again. As he walked down the road, people constantly greeted him.
"Morning, Boss Qin Qi."
"Boss Qin Qi, have you eaten? I've got freshly steamed meat buns here."
"Boss Qin Qi, your clothes are dirty. Let me dust them off for you."
"Boss Qin Qi..."
Whether they were official students or work-study students, everyone at the academy had become extremely friendly toward Qin Qi.
Even when teachers saw Qin Qi, they would smile and greet him.
"The Soul Master world is so realistic!"
Qin Qi could not help sighing.
"It's mainly because you're too amazing, Boss Qin Qi. Everyone knows you instantly defeated Xiao Boss."
"Everyone is amazed by your strength. Even the teachers praise your powerful combat ability."
Wang Sheng walked beside Qin Qi with his head held high, brimming with spirit.
Because they were poor, work-study students had always been looked down upon at the academy.
They used to walk through the academy with their heads lowered and backs bent, but not anymore!
They had a powerful boss now. They could walk through the academy with their chests held high!
Wang Sheng felt immensely proud!
"Hmph, how irritating. Obviously, Sister Xiao Wu is stronger, so why is no one trying to flatter me?"
"No, after class, I'm going to find that Xiao Boss and beat him up!"
As Xiao Wu spoke, she clenched her little fists and waved them at the air.
Sister Xiao Wu was not really a child, but her competitive streak was even more childish than a child's.
Tang San walked beside them with his head lowered, as though he were invisible.
No one paid attention to him, no one spoke to him, and he did not speak to anyone either.
But occasionally, he secretly raised his head to look at Qin Qi, a trace of envy flashing in his eyes.
They had clearly both come from the village.
I clearly have Innate Full Soul Power.
But why? Why did so many people admire you while I had nothing?
My Soul Power is clearly stronger, and I'm already a Soul Master.
The more Tang San thought like that, the more stifled he felt.
He recalled the inner disciples of the Tang Sect. Those inner disciples had been just like Qin Qi.
And just as he had been back in the Tang Sect, he was an unappreciated, useless work-study student!
Tang San could not help clenching his fists as the flames of jealousy burned in his heart!
When had this change begun?
When Qin Qi had bravely stepped forward against the guard? During the fight to become the boss of Dorm Seven?
Or perhaps during his performance in the first class?
"If it were me, I could do it too!"
Tang San could not help muttering. He could do everything Qin Qi had done.
This pride should have belonged to him!
As for why he had not done it back then, no one knew.
During class, Qin Qi lay sprawled on his desk and slept.
The teacher saw him but said nothing. For Soul Masters, theoretical classes were secondary.
Strength was everything. Qin Qi was currently the strongest student in the academy, so he could do whatever he wanted.
As long as he did not go too far, the teachers would turn a blind eye.
After class, the teacher called Qin Qi to the office.
"Student Qin Qi, I know that you've recently become the leader of the students."
"We teachers will not interfere too much in this matter, but you must remember to cultivate diligently."
"Don't let the words of other students go to your head."
Director Su, the head of teaching, spoke sternly to Qin Qi.
"Yes, Director. I understand."
Although Qin Qi had grown stronger, he had no intention of relaxing.
He was not a native; he was a transmigrator. He knew how vast and dangerous this world truly was.
Soul Masters appeared powerful, but above them were Soul Grandmasters, Soul Elders, Soul Ancestors... Titled Douluo.
Beyond Titled Douluo were Gods, God Kings, Supreme Gods, and more.
And in another dozen or so years, if he did not become a God, he would become cannon fodder.
He had no desire to die in the future family conflict between Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue.
So he had to become stronger quickly. He could not relax for even a moment!
Director Su said a few more things before letting Qin Qi leave. As Qin Qi was leaving, he happened to run into Yu Xiaogang.
He casually stole from him, directly taking Yu Xiaogang's final Soul Ring as well.
"I'm here to collect this month's salary."
Yu Xiaogang walked up to Director Su and spoke.
"Collect your salary? Master, you really have thick skin."
"You clearly haven't contributed anything to the academy, yet you collect a salary every day."
"Ah, it must be nice to know the headmaster. I want to live off others too."
Director Su sneered as he took out the money.
Director Su was actually a decent person, but Yu Xiaogang's personality was simply too unpleasant.
He usually acted as though he looked down on all the teachers at this elementary academy.
He always spoke in a bossy, condescending manner. Over time, he had offended every teacher.
"..."
Yu Xiaogang said nothing. After taking the money, he left. In the past, he would have mocked them for being blind and ignorant.
But now, he did not dare say anything. Without a Martial Soul, he was now truly living off others.
If people found out, he would not even be qualified to live off others anymore.
"Tang San!"
A flash of anger crossed Yu Xiaogang's eyes. He felt that his bad luck had begun ever since he met Tang San.
This was definitely all Tang San's fault. Perhaps Tang San had stolen his Martial Soul!
He had to find evidence, then steal it back!
There was not much plot left at Notting Academy. It would be finished in a few more chapters, and then they would head elsewhere.
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