Seeing the forlorn look on Meng Yiran's face as she pressed her lips together without speaking, Su Yu sighed softly inwardly and looked at Chao Tianxiang.
"Senior Snake Granny, forgive my bluntness, but this Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent actually isn't very suitable for your granddaughter."
Chao Tianxiang froze at his words, a flicker of surprise crossing her eyes.
"What do you mean by that, Teacher Su?"
"Your granddaughter's martial soul is the Serpent Cane, a tool martial soul that leans more toward control and poison attacks."
"Although this Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent is a snake, its core ability lies in explosive speed."
"Absorbing its soul ring would most likely only grant a speed-related soul skill."
"That would do nothing to enhance the Serpent Cane martial soul's core abilities. In fact, it would stray somewhat from them."
He paused, looking at Meng Yiran, whose head was still lowered, before continuing.
"In my opinion, if Miss Meng Yiran wants to maximize her martial soul's potential, she might consider seeking a highly venomous soul beast for her third soul ring."
"For example, a Taipan Snake. Its venom would be a perfect match for the Serpent Cane martial soul. Absorbing its soul ring could greatly increase the toxicity and corrosiveness of her soul skills!"
"Or she could choose a snake-type soul beast known for its strength, such as a Black-Scaled Giant Python, which could enhance the Serpent Cane's physical attacks and binding ability."
"Both directions would suit the Serpent Cane's characteristics better than the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's speed."
Chao Tianxiang's hand paused slightly on her Serpent Cane, shock and realization flashing through her eyes.
She naturally understood that Su Yu's words made sense. She had simply been so fixated on the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent earlier that she had overlooked the compatibility between the soul ring and