"Mirror Shadow Beast?" Qian Daoliu looked puzzled. "What kind of Soul Beast is that? Does it have Soul Skills related to mirror images?"
Although he was widely knowledgeable, there were so many kinds of Soul Beasts on this continent that he could not possibly have seen them all.
Spirit Hall might have records of this kind of Soul Beast, but that did not necessarily mean he would know about it.
That was also why, before hunting Soul Beasts, they always had someone consult a theoretical master about compatible Soul Beasts-the more, the better.
Without looking them up, relying on vague memories alone was simply too difficult.
They were human, after all. Sometimes, certain knowledge was clearly buried deep in their minds, yet they could not recall it right away.
Gui Yuan explained, "I found it in a book called 'A Detailed Guide to the Soul Beasts of the Far North' in Spirit Hall's library."
"Mirror Shadow Beasts live in the Frozen Forest in the Far North. They're extremely rare and powerful Soul Beasts whose core ability is 'copying.'"
"I was wondering, if my singular velvet sky chrysanthemum absorbed a Soul Ring from this kind of Soul Beast, would it also gain the ability to copy other people's Martial Souls or Soul Skills?"
Gui Yuan was not talking nonsense. He really had gone to the library to find relevant books, and this book really did exist.
After listening, Qian Daoliu's brows shifted slightly.
He had developed a keen interest in this kind of Soul Beast.
Besides, Gui Yuan's idea might well be feasible.
Copying other people's Martial Souls and Soul Skills-if that truly could be achieved, Gui Yuan's fighting style would become extremely versatile.
Qian Daoliu saw through Gui Yuan's intent at a glance. "You want me to help search and see whether there are any hundred-thousand-year Mirror Shadow Beasts?"
Gui Yuan grinned. "That's right, Grandpa Qian. Ultimately, the Frozen Forest is only on the outskirts of the Far North. Even if Mirror Shadow Beasts appear there, there most likely aren't any hundred-thousand-year ones."
"But what about the core region of the Far North? It's known as a forbidden land of death. Even Titled Douluos can't easily set foot there."
"But you're so strong, Grandpa Qian."
Hearing him call him Grandpa Qian at every turn left Qian Daoliu feeling thoroughly pleased.
He smiled and shook his head. "You little rascal, you certainly know what to say."
"All right, then. Consider this your reward for providing Spirit Hall with Soul Cores."
"When the time comes, I'll personally visit the Far North and do my best to find you a hundred-thousand-year Mirror Shadow Beast."
Qian Daoliu thought it over. Even in his youth, he had not explored much of the core region of the Far North.
As it happened, those old fellows in the Worship Hall had all improved in strength. They might as well find some time to explore it together.
After all, they had all benefited from Gui Yuan's kindness. How could they not put in a little effort?
Moreover, judging by the harsh environment of the Far North, the number of hundred-thousand-year Soul Beasts there probably exceeded even that of the Star Dou Great Forest.
This child Gui Yuan now turned his nose up even at eighty-thousand-year Soul Bones. When he cultivated his second Martial Soul later, he probably would not settle for ordinary Soul Rings either.
They might as well let old fellows like themselves put in a little effort for him.
He was, after all, the inheritor of a deity. They truly could not simply make do when it came to his Soul Rings and Soul Bones.
"Oh, right." Qian Daoliu suddenly remembered something. "You said before that you'd received a certain deity's inheritance. Almost two years have passed now. Has that deity given you any Divine Trials?"
Gui Yuan shook his head. "No. Perhaps my current strength still doesn't meet the requirements for beginning the Divine Trials?"
"Besides, I still don't know the name of the deity who gave me this inheritance."
He put on a slightly helpless expression.
Hearing this, Qian Daoliu felt that what he said made sense.
Beginning Divine Trials too early was not necessarily a good thing. Some Divine Trials imposed penalties if they were not passed within the allotted time.
"All right, there's no rush for now, then." Qian Daoliu rose to his feet. "I'll head back and make some preparations. I'll keep the Mirror Shadow Beast matter in mind."
When Qian Daoliu returned to the Worship Hall, he walked to the center of the main hall and clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention.
"Stop for a moment, everyone. There's something I need to tell you."
Golden Crocodile opened his eyes. "Big Brother, what is it?"
Qian Daoliu briefly explained Gui Yuan's desire to hunt a hundred-thousand-year Mirror Shadow Beast.
"That kid wants to hunt a hundred-thousand-year Mirror Shadow Beast?" Guang Ling's childlike voice rang out. "He certainly dares to dream."
He also looked like a youth, but in truth, he was already an old geezer.
Golden Crocodile looked at Guang Ling. "You know this kind of Soul Beast?"
Guang Ling nodded. "I do, but only from hearsay. Supposedly, they're very difficult to encounter. I never saw one when I went to the Far North to hunt Soul Beasts before."
"Aside from basic ice-attribute power, this kind of Soul Beast's core ability is copying. Its abilities are fairly limited in variety."
"So if that kid obtains a Soul Ring from this kind of Soul Beast, he really does have a chance of becoming a Battle Soul Master."
He spread his hands. "Of course, that's only in theory. Whether he can get it still depends on luck."
The rather aloof Azure Luan also spoke up at that moment. "Perhaps that's precisely why he's so determined to have the Great Enshrined search for a hundred-thousand-year Mirror Shadow Beast."
"A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring can grant two Soul Skills. At least one should satisfy him."
"Even if his luck really is terrible and neither Soul Skill is copying, it would still be at the hundred-thousand-year level. The Soul Skills couldn't possibly be bad."
Demon Subduing Douluo rubbed his hands eagerly. "Then when do we leave? I don't want to owe anyone a favor."
Qian Jun glared at him. "You don't want to owe anyone a favor? You clearly just want to go raise havoc in the Far North."
Jiang Mo chuckled without denying it.
He really was so idle in the Worship Hall that he was about ready to fart from boredom.
If they went to the Far North this time, they were bound to encounter other Soul Beasts while searching for the Mirror Shadow Beast. Wouldn't that give him a chance for a proper fight?
Qian Daoliu thought for a moment. "Then it's settled. I'll first spend some time consulting the relevant texts on the Far North, and then we'll set out."
"With Bibi Dong overseeing Spirit Hall now, everything is fairly stable anyway. Even if the seven of us leave, nothing much will happen."
Golden Crocodile nodded. "Big Brother is right. Besides, if we really do find a hundred-thousand-year Mirror Shadow Beast on this trip, it'll be a generous gift for that kid."
Guang Ling suddenly tilted his head. "But come to think of it, that kid is only a Soul Ancestor right now. Even if we bring back a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, he won't be able to absorb it anytime soon, will he?"
Qian Daoliu said calmly, "Then we'll keep it for now. It won't be too late for him to absorb it once his physique is strong enough."
"It's not as if that Soul Beast will run away, anyway."
The enshrined all nodded in unison.
Qian Jun rubbed his chin. "Speaking of which, I'm really rather curious how far that kid will grow in the future."
"Once he's fully grown, I'm afraid even old fellows like us won't be his match."
Light Feather Douluo smiled. "Wouldn't that be even better? Spirit Hall will have a worthy successor, and we can enjoy our retirement in peace."
Golden Crocodile glanced at him. "You certainly take it in stride."
"What else should I do?" Guang Ling shrugged. "Am I supposed to compete with a junior over something? What's wrong with a life of leisure?"