Breaking the Soul Master World's Common Sense: A Three-Thousand-Year Soul Ring!

"By the way, your First Soul Ring is a Thousand-Year Soul Ring. How old is it?"

Ning Rongrong really did act as though they had known each other for ages.

She had even linked her arm through Lin Xiao's, looking perfectly at ease.

She was more forward than even the carefree Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu had always been lively and uninhibited, but right now, Ning Rongrong seemed to have her beat.

Lin Xiao was puzzled.

Why was Ning Rongrong's personality a little different from the original story?

Was she still putting on an act?

Perhaps her Little Demoness nature would reveal itself at any moment.

"My First Soul Ring is three thousand years old."

Although he did not quite understand Ning Rongrong's reaction, he gave her a brief answer about the Soul Ring.

The First Soul Ring awarded by the system had gone straight to three thousand years!

"Three thousand years?"

Ning Rongrong clapped a hand over her mouth in shock.

Her own First Soul Ring was only a Hundred-Year Soul Ring.

Yet Lin Xiao's First Soul Ring was a full three thousand years old!

If word spread through the Soul Master World, countless people would be stunned.

It was fair to say that Lin Xiao's First Soul Ring had shattered the Soul Master World's common sense.

As far as Ning Rongrong knew, the limit for a First Soul Ring should have been a little over four hundred years.

Lin Xiao's First Soul Ring was seven or eight times that.

Then there was the gap between a Hundred-Year Soul Ring and a Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

They were as far apart as heaven and earth.

"I almost forgot to ask. What's your Soul Power Level now?"

Xiao Wu asked curiously.

The commotion when Lin Xiao absorbed his First Soul Ring had reminded her of something.

Sacrifice!

When a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast sacrificed itself, no outsider could force their way in.

Not even a Titled Douluo.

There was another thing a Heaven-Bestowed Soul Ring had in common with one obtained through sacrifice.

Both could be absorbed perfectly, regardless of the body's limits.

It was just that Lin Xiao had absorbed his incredibly fast.

But whatever the case, knowing Lin Xiao did not need to kill Soul Beasts for his Soul Rings lifted a weight from her heart.

She even felt a good deal closer to him.

After all, even Tang San had to kill Soul Beasts to obtain his Soul Rings.

As a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form, the conflict between Soul Masters and Soul Beasts troubled her.

She could not bear to see Soul Masters slaughter Soul Beasts at will for their Soul Rings.

"Level twenty-five."

"What? You're already level twenty-five?"

Tang San clenched his fists.

He had never imagined Lin Xiao's cultivation would rise so quickly after absorbing his First Soul Ring.

For an ordinary person, climbing from level twenty to twenty-five took several years.

Even someone talented would need around two years.

Tang San himself was highly talented, yet the same climb had taken him over a year.

Lin Xiao's talent was simply outrageous.

If this continued, it might not be long before Lin Xiao surpassed him.

And Lin Xiao had not even absorbed his Second Soul Ring yet.

If that was also a Thousand-Year Soul Ring, he might leap straight to level twenty-eight or twenty-nine.

Lin Xiao nodded. "Perhaps my cultivation rose so quickly because I absorbed a Soul Ring beyond my level."

In the original story, Tang San's cultivation had also risen far more than others' after he absorbed a Third Soul Ring beyond his level.

Now that Lin Xiao had absorbed a Thousand-Year Soul Ring beyond his level, reaching level twenty-five made sense.

Zhao Wuji took a deep breath. "Lin Xiao, will your Second Soul Ring... also be a Heaven-Bestowed Soul Ring?"

"Barring any surprises, it will be a Heaven-Bestowed Soul Ring."

"And it probably won't be any younger than my First Soul Ring."

"Monster."

Zhao Wuji did not know what else to say.

It was one thing for Lin Xiao's talent to be monstrous.

Even his Soul Rings defied all reason.

Fortunately, Lin Xiao was a student at Shrek Academy. Once he grew stronger, the academy would share in his glory.

Lin Xiao's circumstances were indeed unusual.

Normally, after reaching level twenty, a Soul Master's Soul Power Level would not rise until they obtained a Second Soul Ring.

Yet after absorbing his First Soul Ring, Lin Xiao had risen to level twenty-five.

Perhaps that was what made Heaven-Bestowed Soul Rings special.

Lin Xiao's existence truly had shattered the Soul Master World's common sense.

Ordinary rules could not be used to judge him.

It was hard not to wonder what heights Lin Xiao might reach in the future.

"The dormitories are up ahead, Lin Xiao. Pick whichever room you like."

"Thank you."

Having a room to himself was naturally a good thing.

Lin Xiao figured he might have a great many things to do in the future.

A room of his own would make things easier.

The others picked their rooms too, and soon everyone had settled on one.

"Teacher Zhao, is there any way to earn money through the academy?"

After getting settled, Lin Xiao went to find Zhao Wuji again.

His biggest problem now was that he was broke.

He had arrived in this world with not a penny to his name.

Before his Martial Soul awakened, he had no real way to earn money.

Now that it had awakened, he had to think about making a living.

Zhao Wuji had barely warmed his seat before Lin Xiao came knocking.

"You brat... why are you in such a hurry to make money while you're still a student?"

"You're already a Soul Master. The monthly allowance you can collect from Spirit Hall is enough to cover your living expenses."

With Lin Xiao's Soul Power above level twenty, he was, by rights, already a Soul Grandmaster.

A Soul Grandmaster could collect ten Gold Soul Coins a month from Spirit Hall.

Once he reached the rank of Soul Elder, that would soar to a hundred Gold Soul Coins a month.

That was surely enough to cover his studies and daily life.

At the very least, he should not have to worry about money for the next few years.

So why was Lin Xiao still thinking about earning more?

"I understand, but it's better to have a little extra."

"And if I save up now, life after graduation will be easier."

Zhao Wuji nodded.

It was plainly put, but true.

Starting to save now was a way to prepare for a rainy day.

"If you want to earn money... try Spirit Hall. You can take on commissions there."

Spirit Hall offered commissions specifically for Soul Masters.

There were also quite a few available around the outskirts of Soul Hunting Forest.

Spirit Hall had deep pockets and broad reach; its help to Soul Masters did not stop at the early stages.

Commissions were important to Soul Masters.

A Soul Master who took them on full-time could indeed earn a fair number of Gold Soul Coins.

But the work came with danger.

Bounty commissions benefited Spirit Hall as well, bringing in a tidy profit.

Lin Xiao had not known about any of this before Zhao Wuji told him.

Most of what he knew about this world came from the novel.

And in the novel, the main group had never needed to take on commissions to make money.

Dai Mubai was the third prince of the Star Luo Empire, while Ma Hongjun and Oscar had the academy's teachers looking after them.

Tang San focused on raising his cultivation and kept stumbling upon opportunities.

Zhu Zhuqing was a daughter of the Zhu Family, and Ning Rongrong was the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

In short, none of them was short of money.

Besides, the main group would eventually oppose Spirit Hall.

Taking someone's food made it hard to speak against them; taking their money made it hard to raise a hand against them.

That was why the original story had never mentioned Spirit Hall's commissions!

Now that Zhao Wuji had brought them up, Lin Xiao had a new possibility to consider.

Spirit Hall's commissions might be a good way to build connections quickly and earn Gold Soul Coins.

He would have to think it over and find time to see what kinds of commissions were available.

"Commissions can earn you money, but they also come with risks."

"My advice is to focus on your studies. If you take a commission, be careful and don't take too many risks."