Recalling the flowery aesthetics of the "pre-civilization," Yu Xiaogang felt a shiver in his heart.
He definitely could not adopt that set of aesthetics; wearing such a spirit tool on his person, he would be too embarrassed to even step out.
After criticizing the "pre-civilization" aesthetics in his heart, Yu Xiaogang carefully observed the storage soul tool in his hand.
After searching for a long time, Yu Xiaogang did not find a structure similar to that in a Spirit Bone within the storage soul tool in his hand.
Of course, it was also possible that those structures were in places he could not see; at least for now, he had no way to directly dismantle this storage soul tool to observe those things.
"When I write to Father later, I'll have to ask him to send me some spirit tools."
Yu Xiaogang thought to himself as he put the belt back on.
With the guidance of the "pre-civilization," he might be able to avoid many detours.
However, in that case, his path of scientific research might turn into a path of archaeology.
After learning that Artificial Soul Bones might be spirit tools from the "pre-civilization," Yu Xiaogang's interest in research in this area became even higher.
He studied the issues with Materials while exploring the internal structure of Spirit Bones.
During these busy days, after some time, Bibi Dong brought Yu Xiaogang a piece of news.
"The application for the Second Team was approved?"
Yu Xiaogang looked at the proud-faced Bibi Dong in front of him.
"That's right. For the sake of this Second Team, I've been running around the academy for many days."
"Originally, according to Teacher, he didn't have the time to specifically open a Second Team for Spirit Hall Academy just for you."
"He felt it was completely unnecessary to do all this for someone who isn't a direct descendant of Spirit Hall."
"So these past few days, I've been pestering him relentlessly, and I even went to see High Priest Grandpa. Only then did Teacher finally nod in agreement."
"So, you really have to thank me properly."
Bibi Dong had an expression that practically begged for praise.
She had really worked very hard these past few days; only someone who had done it personally could understand how troublesome it was to accomplish this.
During these days, Bibi Dong had laid in her bed more than once, angrily grumbling about her teacher's lack of human touch.
It was just a Second Team; it would have been a matter of a single word from her teacher, and his subordinates would have handled the rest.
Yet, her teacher had hesitated to approve it, lingering on whether there was any way to make things difficult for Yu Xiaogang in this matter.
Please, it wasn't as if Yu Xiaogang absolutely had to be in Spirit Hall Academy, nor was it as if he absolutely had to participate in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.
Blocking someone over something that wasn't a strict necessity would only make one look foolish.
Even as his Disciple, Bibi Dong felt that her teacher had become somewhat obsessed with learning the secrets of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
Fortunately, there was still someone in Spirit Hall who could overrule Qian Xunji.
In the end, it was Qian Daoliu who nodded, and only then did Bibi Dong successfully obtain the qualification to establish the Second Team.
As soon as she finished this, Bibi Dong couldn't wait to come before Yu Xiaogang.
Bibi Dong couldn't say why, but she just wanted Yu Xiaogang to know about her hard work.
"Haha, thanks. I really do need to thank you properly. How about this? I'll reveal to you the little gadget I've been researching these past few days?"
Seeing Bibi Dong's expression of seeking praise, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"The thing you've been researching? There are results?"
Bibi Dong became curious.
When she had asked before, Yu Xiaogang had remained tight-lipped and hadn't told her what he was researching.
So Bibi Dong had always been curious about what it was that could make Yu Xiaogang basically stop going to the Great Spirit Arena.
"Heh heh, wait and see the show."
The corners of Yu Xiaogang's mouth curled up, giving off a feeling of showing off his masterpiece to a companion.
Soon, Yu Xiaogang brought Bibi Dong to a small field next to the laboratory. This was a place Yu Xiaogang had specifically cleared out from the garden to test his experimental results.
On the field at this time, targets were set up on one side, and a table was set up on the other. On the table, an arm-length, metal-made object was resting quietly.
"What is that?"
Bibi Dong asked.
This was the first time she had seen such a thing. It looked like a stick, but that wasn't quite right either. Wouldn't those protruding parts at the bottom get in the way?
"Hehe, this is something I had a blacksmith forge after my research these past few days. As for its name, let's call it Soul Power Gun No. 1."
Yu Xiaogang went to the table and picked up the soul power gun.
This was a spirit tool Yu Xiaogang had created by modifying parts of the Artificial Soul Bone, the Soul Power input section, and the output section.
According to Yu Xiaogang's preference, the shape was designed like a rifle.
"Soul Power Gun No. 1? What kind of name is that?"
"Because it's currently the most primitive creation and also the first-generation product, that's why I gave it this name."
Yu Xiaogang stroked the barrel; the metallic texture felt exceptionally cold to the touch.
This gun was actually just a prototype now and completely failed to reach the level Yu Xiaogang had envisioned.
But whether it was powerful enough was one thing, and whether it looked cool was another.
"So what is this thing used for?"
Bibi Dong stepped forward and carefully observed the soul power gun in Yu Xiaogang's hand.
When she was about to take it to look closer, she was rejected by Yu Xiaogang.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang's protective attitude toward his treasure, Bibi Dong felt a surge of annoyance.
"Simple, I'll give you a demonstration."
Saying that, Yu Xiaogang picked up one of the nearly ten Magazines on the table.
These Magazines were the main components of the soul power gun, and inside were the Artificial Soul Bones Yu Xiaogang had manufactured these past few days.
Inserting the Magazine into the corresponding slot of the soul power gun, Yu Xiaogang gripped the handle and channeled Soul Power into the gun.
After completing the input, Yu Xiaogang raised the muzzle, aimed at a target not far away, and pulled the trigger.
Swish!
With a soft sound, a stream of water shot out from the muzzle, hitting the distant target directly.
The powerful force of the water stream pierced right through the target.
"How was that? Did you see anything special?"
Yu Xiaogang held the soul power gun and looked at Bibi Dong behind him.
"Isn't it just something that sprays water? What's so special about that?"
Bibi Dong's head was full of question marks.
You researched for so many days just to make something that sprays water?
"Tsk, you didn't see anything at all."
Yu Xiaogang curled his lip, removed the Magazine, and swapped it for another one.
It was the same sequence, the same method.
Only this time.
Crackle!
A bolt of blue lightning shot from the muzzle, striking the target.
"This..."
This time, Bibi Dong sensed something was wrong.
Using a tool to launch water was simple enough, but lightning?
Before Bibi Dong could figure it out, Yu Xiaogang changed the Magazine again.
Whoosh!
With a muffled sound, a scorching fireball surged out.
Following that, beams of light, wind blades, shockwaves—all sorts of attacks were fired from the soul power gun.
Bibi Dong even saw a poisonous Spiderweb spray out from the muzzle.
The wide variety of attacks left Bibi Dong dazzled.
Once Yu Xiaogang stopped attacking, Bibi Dong's gaze could no longer be moved away from the soul power gun.
"This... what on earth is this thing?"