"What does that mean?" Dugu Bo was a little confused.
"My background is indeed very powerful. Brother Xue has been extremely kind to me, not only raising me but also promoting me and building my reputation. Uncle Ning has also always valued me highly, not only arranging for Grandpa Bone and Grandpa Sword to guide my cultivation but also fulfilling any request I make free of charge."
"But that's precisely why I need to build my own power base, so that if the two of them clash in the future, I won't be too passive or caught in a dilemma."
After listening to Jun Yi's explanation, Dugu Bo smiled and then sighed, "You're thinking too far ahead. Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi are teacher and student now; it's almost impossible for them to turn against each other."
"You said it yourself, 'almost,' which means there is indeed a chance it will happen," Jun Yi said calmly.
Although he said there was a chance, Jun Yi knew that this would definitely happen in the future. When Qian Renxue's identity was fully revealed, the two would become enemies. At that time, no matter which side Jun Yi chose, he would be letting down the other. It would be better to create his own force so that he would not offend either side.
Dugu Bo chuckled and said, "Have you thought about how you'll develop your power?"
"Yes, I'll rely on my Soul Tool. Soul Tool Soul Tool extremely rare in the Douluo Continent these days. Once they flood the market, they will completely replace traditional weapons and become the new darling."
Jun Yi had already made his plans. He was just waiting for things to end at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well before heading to his next destination, which was also the most important stop before Jun Yi established his power.
Dugu Bo raised his question again, "Although you possess the technology to manufacture Soul Tool, it would be very difficult for ordinary Soul Master to learn this. How can you mass-produce Soul Tool?"
"Actually, this was the biggest problem that bothered me at first. However, when I was reading the history books of the Douluo Continent, I learned that there was a place that was very suitable for me to make Soul Tool, and there were also many people there who had a unique understanding of forging." Jun Yi smiled slightly and replied.
"The place you're referring to, is it Gengxin City?"
Jun Yi nodded and said, " Senior Dugu is right. Gengxin City not only has a large amount of rare metals suitable for forging, but it also has the most blacksmiths. They all have their own unique understanding of forging, so it is not unreasonable to make it the base of our forces."
"You plan to do this?"
"It's very simple. In the Douluo Continent today, blacksmithing is one of the lowest professions. Even if some blacksmiths are Soul Master, they are still ridiculed by other Soul Master. More importantly, the items they forge are basically only used by ordinary people without Soul Power."
"Even with the existence of the Blacksmith Association, blacksmiths are not well-paid. But if they can forge Soul Tool, the situation will be completely different. Not only will the status of blacksmiths rise, but their benefits will also be greatly improved. I believe the Blacksmith Association will not refuse to cooperate with me."
This was Jun Yi's plan: to incorporate the entire Blacksmith Association, using them as the foundation to build his own power. Subduing them wouldn't be difficult; after all, who wouldn't want a better life?
As for the higher-ups of the Blacksmith Association, they will definitely agree to cooperate with Jun Yi. Lou Gao, as the chairman, will definitely agree to join Jun Yi's forces. After all, in the original work, Tang San only took out a blueprint for the Torrential Pear Blossom Needles to capture Lou Gao, and then he was willing to sacrifice his life to forge it into Hidden Weapon.
Someone with such a passion for forging would never refuse the opportunity to create Soul Tool.
"Sure, I'll join your faction once it's officially established," Dugu Bo assured Jun Yi, patting his chest.
Thank you, senior.
Jun Yi bowed to Dugu Bo. He had achieved his goal of coming to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Now, his next task was much simpler.
After chatting for a while, Dugu Yan had finished Soul Bone, and her Soul Power also broke through, directly increasing by 2 levels to reach level 39.
" Hundred Year Soul Bone is indeed a bit lacking. It only increased Dugu Yan 'Soul Elder Soul Power by two levels, which is why neither Grandpa Sword nor Grandpa Bone chose to absorb Hundred Year Soul Bone."
When Jun Yi was reading the original novel, he was very curious: the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was so rich, so why didn't Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo have a single Soul Bone?
After transmigrating again, when Jun Yi was at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi mentioned that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had collected many Soul Bone that were hundreds or even thousands of years old, but neither Sword Douluo nor Bone Douluo chose to absorb them, which puzzled Jun Yi at the time.
Now, Jun Yi's doubts about Dugu Yan were answered. Low-age Soul Bone offered little improvement to Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, who had already become Titled Douluo. If they wanted to advance further, they would need to absorb Soul Bone that were over ten thousand years old to meet their needs.
But where would you find something like Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone so easily?
"Phew, as expected of Soul Bone, it directly increased my Soul Power by 2 levels."
Dugu Yan let out a deep breath, clearly satisfied with the result.
" Yanyan, what kind of Soul Skill does this Soul Bone grant you?" Dugu Bo stepped forward and asked.
Jun Yi calmly analyzed, "This Soul Bone comes from a two-hundred-year-old rattlesnake. If I'm not mistaken, it should be Soul Skill related to sound, similar to a sonic attack."
"Junior, you're really amazing. You actually guessed it correctly. This is the Soul Skill that this Soul Bone grants me."
A green light flashed on Dugu Yan's forehead, followed by a continuous sound like flowing water that reached Jun Yi and Dugu Bo's ears. Immediately afterward, Jun Yi could clearly feel his Divine Power being Sisi disturbed, and the scene before him became illusory.
"This is my Soul Bone Skill, Rattletail Realm."
From Jun Yi's perspective, Dugu Yan's voice came from all directions, and his vision was blurred, making it impossible for him to discern Dugu Yan's exact location.
"A very good Soul Skill."
Then Jun Yi unleashed his Divine Power, breaking through the environment in one fell swoop, and everything returned to calm.
"They broke the Soul Bone Skill so easily?"
Dugu Yan was somewhat surprised. She had thought that this move would require some effort from Jun Yi, but she did not expect that he would break her Soul Skill simply by releasing his aura.
"I've taken some herbs, and my Soul Power Level is about the same as my senior's."
Jun Yi released his own Soul Power fluctuations, and his level 38 Soul Power shocked Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan once again.
"How did you improve so much overnight?"
Dugu Bo looked at Jun Yi in astonishment, his eyes filled with disbelief...
(End of this chapter)