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After renting a house with a basement near Nuoding Academy, Xiao Lin and Tang San finally had a secret base of their own. For the next half month or so, Xiao Lin, Tang San, and Xiao Wu continued their usual training routine.
Occasionally, they would retreat to the secret base to discuss some "forbidden" topics.
Inside the dim basement, all three of them had slightly flushed faces.
"Are you for real? Wouldn't that just turn Blue Silver Grass into some kind of aphrodisiac?"
Xiao Wu spat in disdain, clearly displeased with Xiao Lin's suggestion of turning Tang San's Blue Silver Grass into a Food System Martial Soul.
Why choose such an indecent Soul Beast?
Xiao Wu shot Xiao Lin a glare, silently vowing to protect the pure and innocent Tang San.
"What? This is just hormonal stimulation! It's perfectly normal in the adult world, and it could make us a lot of money."
"Don't demonize it, okay?"
Xiao Lin was completely oblivious to how "shady" his bad idea actually was.
This time, the three of them were discussing the possibilities of Tang San's Martial Soul transitioning toward either attack or control. While ensuring Tang San focused on vitality or transitioned to the Food System, Xiao Lin had suggested a Soul Beast with aphrodisiac capabilities.
By releasing a fragrance that caused other Soul Masters to lose their reason to desire, it would be a top-tier control skill.
Furthermore, "sex" itself is a form of vitality.
Once Tang San successfully transitioned to the Food System in the future, the aphrodisiac Blue Silver Grass could be used as a specific medicine.
Xiao Lin was convinced it would be a bestseller.
"Little San, think about it. Without money, can you still enjoy blacksmithing? Can you still tinker with hidden weapons? Can you afford rare ores?"
"Forget it, Brother Lin. I also feel like this is a bit... improper."
In the end, Tang San resolutely rejected Xiao Lin's recommendation.
He didn't want to let Xiao Wu down.
Moreover, according to Xiao Lin's theories, Tang San feared that if his Martial Soul became like that, he would become "improper" as well.
He might even turn into a pervert.
If he really needed to make money, he figured he could just manufacture some of that aphrodisiac medicine later.
"Brother Lin, pick another one," Tang San said with a serious face, earning a silent nod of approval from Xiao Wu.
So you actually do know about the impropriety between men and women, Rogue Rabbit? If Xiao Lin knew what she was thinking, he would have definitely complained.
"Fine, I'll be serious then. In the new books I saw recently, there's a Soul Beast that actually suits you quite well. It's called the Soul-Gathering Pumpkin. It's a Soul Beast that forcibly absorbs the soul power of surrounding plant-type Soul Beasts to facilitate its own breakthrough."
"Unlike your Blue Silver Grass, which communicates with others to have them help you gather energy, the Soul-Gathering Pumpkin takes it by force. Because it leeches energy from other plants, its own vitality is immense. You get what I'm saying, right?"
Xiao Lin finally proposed a respectable Soul Beast.
"So, if I obtain a soul skill from it, I would likely gain powerful vitality and the ability to drain an enemy's soul power."
"That sounds decent, but it lacks regenerative abilities."
Tang San was quite satisfied, though it wasn't as good as the regenerative power of the Fluffy Cotton.
You truly couldn't have your cake and eat it too!
"Soul-Gathering Pumpkin?" Xiao Wu murmured softly.
She felt like she might have seen one in the Star Dou Forest.
Xiao Lin noticed her expression.
"What? Does our little silly rabbit have something to say?"
"Who's a silly rabbit? I'm not stupid!"
Xiao Wu pouted, refusing to talk to Xiao Lin, but she secretly made a note of the beast, planning to help Tang San find one when she had the chance.
"Speaking of which, Brother Lin, why are you so obsessed with finding a Man-Faced Demon Spider? That doesn't seem suited for your second Soul Ring, especially at two thousand years."
Tang San didn't quite understand Xiao Lin's persistence.
Based on Xiao Lin's own theories, it didn't add up...
"You said you wanted Soul Rings that focus entirely on speed and strength, but that spider is poisonous."
"It's not that. I'm researching something lately. I don't want its Soul Ring, but I need to use a Man-Faced Demon Spider for some experiments."
Xiao Lin smiled slightly.
He was pleased that Tang San asked this in front of Xiao Wu. Regardless of whether Xiao Wu would help him find one, his chances were now much higher. After chatting about physical training for a while, Tang San felt a twinge of shame.
His Martial Soul offered no advantage against Xiao Lin, meaning he couldn't help Xiao Lin train effectively. His Blue Silver Grass was too fragile, and his Clear Sky Hammer was too slow—plus, he couldn't use it at Nuoding Academy.
In fact, Tang San felt that even Xiao Wu provided more pressure to Xiao Lin than he did.
Perhaps because Xiao Wu was physically weaker, Xiao Lin would subconsciously let his guard down and weaken his Vajra Imperishable Divine Skill, allowing Xiao Wu's agile strikes to occasionally overwhelm him.
Of course, this was only when Xiao Lin fought without using his Martial Soul.
While Xiao Lin and the others were still discussing their hunt for thousand-year Soul Rings, several major powers across the Douluo Continent were already in a state of chaos.
The first was Spirit Hall.
When Bibi Dong heard a report from her subordinates about a letter from Nuoding City, she was momentarily stunned. She thought Yu Xiaogang had finally had a change of heart and wanted to discuss something with her.
But the moment she opened the envelope, she found the first half of a research paper.
Seeing that familiar "shocking" clickbait title, the corners of Bibi Dong's mouth curled upward. She immediately understood: this was a new paper from "Xiao Yan."
As for the author "Lin Dong" and the mentor "Celestial Marten Douluo," Bibi Dong didn't believe a single word. While there were reclusive Titled Douluos on the continent, there wasn't even a Soul Douluo who used a marten Martial Soul.
As the Pope of Spirit Hall, she knew this well.
Moreover, "Xiao Yan's" handwriting was identical to "Lin Dong's." Either Lin Dong was Xiao Yan and the Celestial Marten Douluo was Lin Dong, or Xiao Yan was Lin Dong and Lin Dong wasn't a Douluo-level powerhouse.
It was a bit convoluted, but that was the gist of it.
Fortunately, with Xiao Yan's previous brilliant work, Bibi Dong was very interested in this paper by "Lin Dong."
"The Secret to Over-limit Soul Ring Absorption!"
Bibi Dong's eyes twitched slightly, a flash of shock crossing her face.
If the previous paper was just a collection of common knowledge and good suggestions known to high-level Soul Masters, this paper threatened to completely overturn the continent's core beliefs.
Casting aside any lingering disdain, Bibi Dong began to read the paper seriously.
The data was clear and precise, not looking faked at all. Based on her own vast experience, the conclusions seemed incredibly accurate. However, just as she was nodding in approval, the paper ended.
It was like getting ready for a big event only to find out it was canceled at the last second. Bibi Dong felt extremely disgruntled. Particularly because "Lin Dong" had used her beloved Yu Xiaogang as the negative example, causing her face to turn dark instantly.
"Gui Mei, send men to find this Xiao Yan and Lin Dong. If you can't find them, you..."
"Forget it."
Bibi Dong waved her hand dismissively, and Gui Mei, who was about to emerge to receive the order, retreated.
"Take this paper and look it over with Yue Guan. Then, go to the various academies to retrieve the other parts of the paper—check the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan as well."
Bibi Dong felt a headache coming on.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was fine; Ning Fengzhi understood mutual benefit.
But relations between Spirit Hall and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were strained at best.
After handing the paper to Yue Guan and Gui Mei, Bibi Dong reclined on the papal throne, resting her cheek on a soft, delicate hand.
"If this paper is true... then for Nana's third Soul Ring, could we try for a 2,000-year ring? Nana's brother, Xie Yue, could also give it a try..."
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