Powerful Effects

"Little Ao, do you think I'm a failure? Even Rongrong, a Support-Type Soul Master, held out for so long, but I gave up after one try," Ma Hongjun said, his head drooping.

Oscar sat down beside him with a wry smile. "I'm no better. At least you carried the heaviest load, but I..."

The two heaved a long sigh, helped each other up, and trudged back the way they had come.

By the time the rest returned to the academy, it was already afternoon.

No one had the strength to speak. They sprawled across the Training Ground in every direction, limp as puddles of mud.

Flender sat nearby, leisurely drinking tea. He watched their miserable state with a gratified smile.

"Good. You did much better than I expected. Rongrong, you finished with help, but since you're a Support-Type Soul Master and this is your first day, I'll just barely count it as a pass. From now on, you'll have to do it yourself." Flender set down his teacup and slowly stood. "Medicinal Baths have been prepared in your rooms. Soak for a full two hours while circulating the Entropy Silence Starforging Art. Afterward, go to the dining hall."

With that, he left alongside Zhao Wuji.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar lowered their heads. Being ignored felt far worse than getting a furious scolding.

Everyone got to their feet. Qin Muchu patted the two on the shoulders. "Today was only the first day. Try harder tomorrow, and don't give up again. Understand?"

"Understood."

When Qin Muchu returned to his room, a large wooden tub stood inside, steam rising from it. The liquid was dark brown and gave off a rich medicinal fragrance. This was his first Medicinal Bath, too. He had been saving for Soul Rings before and could never bring