"Why?" Salas frowned.
"Because I want to participate in the next Continental Soul Master Tournament," Yang Yunhai replied. "Our Spirit Hall only has one team, and with my current level, I don't think I can join. So, I want to find a team from a nearby academy in Heaven Dou City."
"Chief, the reason I dared to draw lightning into my body and absorb spirit rings beyond my level is partly because I'm an orphan, I have no family, so if I die, so be it. But more importantly, I want to go further on the path of a soul master and become stronger."
"I believe that battling different soul masters is the best way to train. So I don't want to miss this tournament."
"On this point, I hope you can understand," he said seriously.
"Why insist on this tournament? With your talent, you'll definitely shine in the one after," Salas said.
"The opponents will be different by then," Yang Yunhai muttered.
Salas fell into silence.
After a moment, as if something came to mind, he asked, "Have you thought about which academy you want to go to?"
"Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Chief, what do you think?" Yang Yunhai replied. "From what I've heard on the way here, aside from the five elemental academies, Heaven Dou Royal Academy has one of the more competitive teams nearby. Canghui Academy is also said to be strong, but I heard their specialty is illusions, which obviously doesn't suit me. The five elemental academies focus on a single element, and I doubt I'd even get in, so forget it."
"Also, I don't want to join a team with a strong sect background, I'm afraid it'll be hard to leave once I join."
"So after thinking it through, Heaven Dou Royal Academy seems like the best choice."
"Your reasoning is sound," Salas nodded slightly, then said, "Alright, I agree."
If it had been another academy, he might have hesitated. But Heaven Dou Royal Academy is under _that person's_ oversight. Given Yang Yunhai's ability to control his spirit, he could probably help the academy achieve great results. That would, in turn, enhance that person's reputation, which would certainly help their broader plans.
"Thank you, Chief," Yang Yunhai said immediately.
Salas nodded and glanced at the sofa nearby. "Come, sit down over there. I still have a few things I want to ask you about."
"Alright." Yang Yunhai nodded and walked over to the sofa.
Soon, the two were seated again.
"First question: do you think this method of drawing lightning for body tempering can be widely adopted?" Salas asked seriously. Having experienced countless lightning strikes himself, he felt that Yang Yunhai was the most qualified to answer.
"It'll be difficult," Yang Yunhai replied without hesitation. "The hardest part of lightning training, in my opinion, is allowing the lightning to pass through the body safely, letting most of the electrical energy go into the ground while leaving only a tiny bit behind, just enough to avoid serious injury. Of course, you also have to consider the body's affinity with lightning and how much it can withstand."
"As for my own case, I suspect it's because I was struck by lightning as a child, which caused my spirit to mutate. That might be why lightning always passes through me so easily. Also, I think that's why I can actively draw lightning."
He had actually thought about this before and came up with two possibilities.
First, his body and spirit carry lightning attributes, making him like a human conductor, electricity flows through him more easily.
Second, it might be soul-related. Since he died from a lightning strike in his previous life, maybe his soul was infused with lightning energy, and when he was reincarnated, it mutated. He wasn't sure what exactly changed, but the fact that he attracts lightning easily, and can now even summon it, suggests there's a strong connection. Perhaps the mutation helps guide the current safely through his body.
It was likely a combination of both factors that allowed him to survive repeated lightning strikes.
A natural gift from a mutated spirit caused by an accident? On the side, Salas frowned slightly.
If that's the case, then it can't be replicated on a large scale.
"Even if we can't be sure whether other soul masters can draw lightning into their bodies for cultivation..." Yang Yunhai continued, "Chief, I think we can compromise. Maybe let soul masters with lightning-type spirits give it a try first, see what happens."
"I believe the strengthening effect of lightning strikes comes from the stimulation of the body by lightning energy."
Salas nodded slowly, then surprisingly praised him: "Yang Yunhai, you really have a talent for theoretical research."
"I'll report your idea to Her Holiness, the Pope," he added, then shifted the topic. "Second question, does your soul power have healing properties? Just now, when I focused on it, I felt a strong sense of vitality. I've only felt that from support-type healing soul masters before."
"Yes," Yang Yunhai admitted readily. "My soul power does have some healing effect. It used to be very weak, but after my spirit evolved, it got a bit stronger."
Since he had already joined Spirit Hall, he needed to show his value at the right moments. That was the only way to earn benefits for himself.
He really has it! Salas was inwardly surprised.
Excellent control, impressive lightning attack power, and now healing ability too. Attack, control, and support, this spirit was practically all-purpose. Even if the healing wasn't very strong now, once he gained more spirit rings, it might improve further.
At that moment, Salas's overall evaluation of Yang Yunhai rose again.
In the world of soul masters, the rarest and most sought-after types are food-type and healing-type.
Take the army, for instance. They're always in high demand. As long as there's war, food supply and treating wounded soldiers will always be essential. With those two types of soul masters around, it saves a ton of resources and effort.
Thinking of this, Salas didn't hesitate to raise his right hand in front of Yang Yunhai. With a swipe of his thumb, he made a small cut on his index finger, revealing a bloody wound. "Go ahead, use your soul power on this. Let me see exactly how effective your healing is."
"Alright." Yang Yunhai nodded and reached out, channeling soul power to cover the wound.
In just a few seconds, the bleeding stopped. The blood around the wound dried and scabbed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and finally the scab fell off, revealing skin with almost no scar.
"This..." Salas was stunned. This healing effect, weak?
It might not be on par with a dedicated healing soul master of the same level, but this speed and effectiveness were impressive!
"Looks like Spirit Hall really found a treasure this time," he thought to himself, while also voicing his praise.
"Very good healing ability."
"Now, the last question."
Salas continued, "It's about the reward for the soul master theory you reported. Since you don't plan to return to Spirit Hall with me, if you have any requests, go ahead and say them now. I'll include them in my report to Her Holiness."
Considering Yang Yunhai's young age, he added, "No need to be shy, speak freely. This is what you've earned. Spirit Hall will never mistreat anyone who has contributed."
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