Chapter 64: The Young Master's Ambition
Supreme Pontiff Palace, second floor of the library.
After many years, Yu Xiaogang finally completed his "masterpiece"—The Ten Core Competencies of Spirits. It contained almost all the knowledge he had 'accumulated'.
"Xiao Gang, you finally succeeded. Is this for me?"
As Yu Xiaogang's most loyal and only supporter, Bibi Dong was naturally the first to receive this 'masterpiece'.
"Yes. For so many years, you have been silently supporting and encouraging me. Of course, this book is for you first."
"You can look at the content inside. There's a lot I've taught you before, and some of it is my latest research. You'll understand after reading it," Yu Xiaogang said with great seriousness.
In reality, there was another hidden reason for this gift. Although The Ten Core Competencies of Spirits was complete, publishing it was a huge problem. Relying solely on himself, a Level 29 Spirit Grandmaster, no one would pay him any attention.
Only by relying on Bibi Dong, in her capacity as the Holy Maiden, could he use Spirit Hall's channels to publish his theory. Only then could his theory be revered by the major powers and worshipped by the world.
Only then could he, Yu Xiaogang, become famous on the Douluo Continent under the name of "Grandmaster," thereby proving to his clan that he was not a good-for-nothing.
"Thank you, Xiao Gang. Tomorrow, I will find someone to publish it in your name. I believe that by the time we return from annexing Sea God Island, you will have already become a Spirit theory Grandmaster renowned throughout the Continent." Bibi Dong was genuinely happy for him.
"I've been waiting for you to say that," Yu Xiaogang nodded slowly. "Mm."
Bibi Dong secretly made up her mind. After returning from the expedition, she would reveal their relationship to her teacher, Qian Xunji. She believed that with Yu Xiaogang's status as a theoretical Grandmaster, her teacher would not object.
As for Qin Xuan... Recalling him, Bibi Dong wavered again. The scene in the small forest lingered in her mind.
[Ding, Emotional Value -1000. Congratulations to the host for obtaining one 10,000-year Spirit Bone Lifespan Amplification Card (limited to Spirit Bones below 100,000 years, maximum increase to 100,000 years).]
"It's passable. It should be able to increase my spiritual force a bit."
A sapphire blue card appeared out of thin air. Under little A Yan's curious gaze, Qin Xuan placed it on his glabella. The card immediately transformed into sapphire blue energy and merged into Qin Xuan's mind. He could clearly feel his spiritual force had increased significantly, already subtly approaching the level of a Titled Douluo.
[Ding, Emotional Value -1000. Congratulations to the host for obtaining a box of 'Durex'.]
"Trash. A real man doesn't use this." Qin Xuan silently put it into his storage spirit tool.
[Ding, Emotional Value -1000. Congratulations to the host for obtaining a pack of 'Huazi' cigarettes.]
[Ding, Emotional Value -1000. Congratulations to the host for obtaining a pack of 'Huazi' cigarettes.]
"A cigarette after the deed is better than being an immortal. I'll save them for later!" Qin Xuan put them into his storage spirit tool.
[Ding, Emotional Value -1000. Congratulations to the host for obtaining one Black Iron Blind Box.]
"A Black Iron Blind Box? What kind of trash is this? Can the lowest-grade blind box even have good things?"
The black iron box slowly opened. A strangely shaped fruit with unique patterns appeared and landed in Qin Xuan's hand. The moment he touched it, Qin Xuan was dumbfounded. He had actually gotten the 'Silent-Silent Fruit' from the pirate world, a fruit known for being so useless that even dogs wouldn't eat it.
However, there was no dissatisfaction on Qin Xuan's face. On the contrary, he was ecstatic, unable to stop the corners of his mouth from curling up into a profound smile. He murmured in his heart, "Even the heavens are helping me."
A user of the Silent-Silent Fruit can create a soundproof barrier shaped like an igloo. All sounds within this dome are blocked, unable to be heard from the outside, and those inside cannot hear sounds from the outside either. Isn't this perfectly suited for assassinating Qian Xunji?
A person can only consume one Devil Fruit in their lifetime. Although our Qin Daguanren wouldn't consume this trashy fruit himself, that didn't stop him from giving it to one of his subordinates. Mo Ya was an excellent choice. Combined with his lightness skill, he would be the best candidate for assassination and intelligence gathering.
As for the Devil Fruit's weakness to seawater, Qin Xuan didn't care. The reason ability users in that world fear seawater is because it contains the unique Seastone element. In this world, even if there was such a thing... Qin Xuan wasn't worried. The system mall sells a potion to remove Devil Fruit side effects for 500,000 Emotional Value. Although a bit expensive, he'd buy it when he got a suitable Devil Fruit in the future.
[Ding, Emotional Value -1000. Congratulations to the host for obtaining one 500-year Spirit Ring Lifespan Amplification Card (only for spirit rings below 1,000 years).]
"Now, my spirit ring configuration is finally barely acceptable." Qin Xuan applied it to his second spirit ring. Its age instantly increased from around 700 years to 1,200 years.
Six spirit rings—yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black—rose from his feet. Qin Xuan summoned his Spirit, looking at his new ring configuration with a slight sense of relief.
Time passed minute by minute. Because Jing Ni's own strength far surpassed that of the original Shrek Seven Devils, and she possessed superior cultivation techniques, it only took her one hour to completely absorb the Narcissus Jade Body.
A faint jade color spread over her entire body. As the medicinal effect was released, she rose from a sitting position to stand upright, her hands held in a prayer-like gesture as she quietly absorbed the power. After about half an hour, the jade color gradually faded, and Jing Ni slowly opened her eyes.
Qin Xuan, who was feeding A Yan, was surprised to find that after absorbing the Immortal Herb, her already creamy skin became even whiter and more lustrous. Coupled with her delicate, doll-like face and perfect figure, she looked like a celestial beauty carved from white jade.
"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly looking at me like that?" Jing Ni felt a little embarrassed by Qin Xuan's aggressive gaze and smiled, averting her eyes.
"Didn't you notice that your skin became even better? If it weren't for other important matters, I'd want to devour you right now." Qin Xuan smiled and stepped forward to pinch Jing Ni's doll-like face.
This quickly drew A Yan's dissatisfaction. She babbled and spread her two chubby little hands as if she wanted some attention too. Only after Qin Xuan kneaded her little face did she quiet down.
Jing Ni showed a helpless smile and looked sideways at the corpse of the Medusa not far away. She sighed, "What a pity. That spirit ring has already dissipated. Otherwise, it would have been enough to serve as my first spirit ring."