Chapter 24 Confirms the Family Argument
[With the enhancement from the whale glue, Ye Hengchuan judged that Wang Dachui's physical strength was now comparable to some Soul Masters around level 20.]
[With this level of strength, it's sufficient to acquire a soul ring that lasts for about five to seven hundred years.]
However, Ye Hengchuan was still somewhat unsure, after all, the current record for the longest time to obtain a first spirit ring on the Douluo Continent was definitely no more than four hundred years.
At that moment, feeling his body grow stronger, Wang Dachui looked at Ye Hengchuan, his eyes filled with longing.
"My lord, you said before that if the experiment succeeded, you could help me obtain my first spirit ring. Is that still possible now?"
Wang Dachui stared expectantly at Ye Hengchuan.
[A Soul Saint helping me acquire a soul ring? Such an opportunity is rare!]
"Of course, I, Ye Hengchuan, keep my word."
Ye Hengchuan answered subconsciously, then glanced at Wang Dachui, his eyes suddenly lighting up.
"Kid, since you've already gambled your first time with me, how about you gamble again?"
["Good!"]
Wang Dachui agreed even faster this time, almost the instant Ye Hengchuan finished speaking.
"Haha, good lad, I like your personality. Seize any opportunity that comes your way."
Ye Hengchuan patted Wang Dachui on the shoulder with an approving look.
He'd made up his mind; he would definitely take Wang Dachui under his wing, even if he only assigned him small tasks.
After finishing his discussion with Wang Dachui, Ye Hengchuan looked at Yu Xiaogang.
"Xiaogang, I'm going to take him with me to get a spirit ring. Do you want to go and take a look?"
Hearing Ye Hengchuan's words, Yu Xiaogang nodded.
He had been following the experiments on whale glue all this way; obtaining the spirit ring is the final step, so there's no reason for him not to follow up.
The next day, the three embarked on their journey to obtain Wang Dachui's first spirit ring.
The three were heading to Thunder Forest, a location near Blue Lightning City where they could obtain spirit rings. It was a forest where spirit beasts were kept by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
High-level soul beasts are practically nonexistent, which is precisely why Ye Hengchuan dared to bring Yu Xiaogang along.
Having arrived at Thunder Forest, the next step is to find suitable soul beasts.
During this time, Ye Hengchuan explained a lot about soul hunting to Yu Xiaogang, who was learning about it for the first time and naturally listened with great interest.
Wang Dachui, who was standing to the side, listened attentively and wrote down everything Ye Hengchuan said.
[This is knowledge imparted by a Soul Saint; normally, he wouldn't have the chance to receive guidance from a Soul Saint.]
Led by Ye Hengchuan, the three quickly found a suitable soul beast for Wang Dachui.
"Your martial soul is an iron rod, so this Ironscale Beast is a very suitable soul beast for you."
"The Ironscale Beast is covered in iron armor, has the metal attribute, and its properties are compatible with your martial soul. At the same time, the Ironscale Beast is also a strength-type soul beast, which can amplify your strength."
"Overall, choosing it is definitely the right choice; however, this Ironscale Beast is probably around 550 years old."
"Your body has been strengthened, and in my judgment, it can absorb it, but we've never seen a soul ring of this age as your first soul ring before."
"Whether it will work out or not, I don't know yet, so it's all up to you. If you're not willing, I'll find you a suitable soul beast later."
Ye Hengchuan made his point very clear, and the choice was placed in Wang Dachui's hands.
This time, Wang Dachui hesitated for a moment, but still gritted his teeth and agreed.
["Very good!"]
Ye Hengchuan nodded in satisfaction, then crippled the Ironscale Beast and placed it in front of Wang Dachui, who then delivered the final blow.
A yellow spirit ring floated on the Ironscale Beast's corpse. Wang Dachui swallowed hard and began absorbing the spirit ring.
Yu Xiaogang and Ye Hengchuan, standing to the side, both silently prayed that Wang Dachui would succeed.
To Yu Xiaogang and his companion's surprise, Wang Dachui's absorption of the spirit ring went exceptionally smoothly, to the point that they couldn't believe it.
In just a few minutes, Wang Dachui had finished absorbing the spirit ring, opened his eyes, and grinned foolishly.
["Hiss--"]
Upon witnessing this scene, Ye Hengchuan gasped.
[This is a spirit ring that's about 550 years old, and it was absorbed in just a few minutes?]
This speed indicates that the lifespan of this spirit ring is far from Wang Dachui's limit.
[The effects of whale glue are terrifyingly potent?]
Hiss--!
At this moment, it wasn't just Ye Hengchuan who gasped in shock, but also everyone in the Douluo Continent who knew nothing about whale glue.
The previous physical enhancements were just assessments, still vague; the acquisition of the spirit ring is what truly seals the result.
If the previous experiment with the sky screen only caused a storm, then now the storm has reached its most intense stage.
In Soto City.
It's still the same pharmacy.
Flander and the rest of the Shrek Academy students gathered there and proposed to buy whale glue.
This time, however, the pharmacy owner refused to comply.
"I'm so sorry, sir, we've already sold out of whale glue. We're truly out of stock."
"Sir, why didn't you buy it back then? We had everything agreed upon, and the deal was almost done."
The boss raised his head and looked at Flander and the others with a sarcastic expression.
"..."
Flander, mocked by the pharmacy owner, was speechless. Yes, why didn't he buy it back then?
"Boss, you really need to think this through. Do you really want to sell to us?"
After a moment of silence, Flander ultimately decided to use his strength to intimidate others.
Unfortunately for him, this time, the boss wasn't afraid.
"Oh dear, sir, you really only have these two tricks up your sleeve. What a pity, all the pharmacies in Soto City have received a notice from the Spirit Hall Branch that they are no longer allowed to sell whale glue."
"If you want it, you'll have to go find the Hall Master of the Spirit Hall Branch."
The pharmacy owner said with an exaggerated expression.
"What?! Spirit Hall? How could they do this?!"
Dai Mubai and the others standing to the side were getting anxious, but there was nothing they could do but worry.
After all, Shrek Academy is not capable of competing with Spirit Hall at present.
In the end, the group could only leave the pharmacy dejectedly.
On his way back to Shrek Academy, Flander looked up at the sky, tears welling up in his eyes.
He always felt like he was being manipulated by the heavens.
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Back in Blue Lightning City, after bidding farewell to Ye Hengchuan, Yu Xiaogang excitedly returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan with the experimental results.
He needed to quickly tell his father, Yu Yuanzhen, this good news.
With whale glue, he'll be able to acquire higher-level spirit rings in the future, giving him a greater chance to defy fate.
Even if all else fails, with the whale glue he discovered, his father won't have to face criticism from the clan anymore because of him.
Just as Yu Xiaogang excitedly returned home with the experimental results, he found a middle-aged man blocking his doorway, as if standing guard.
"Yu Qingya? What's he doing here?"
Yu Qingya, son of the third elder of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, is a level 66 Soul Emperor and a relatively well-known figure in the family.
"They probably came to find their father with the Third Elder."
Thinking this, Yu Xiaogang decided to walk past the other party.
However, at that moment, Yu Qingya blocked Yu Xiaogang's path.
"Stop right there! You're not allowed in now!"
[His tone was stiff and cold, laced with disgust and condescension. Yu Xiaogang looked up and saw Yu Qingya's disdainful gaze.]
With a furrowed brow, Yu Xiaogang didn't stop, but instead tried to walk around the other person.
"Didn't you hear what I said?"
[Yu Qingya's voice rang out again, and immediately afterward, Yu Xiaogang could feel something approaching him.]
[Shrinking to the side to avoid him, Yu Xiaogang looked at Yu Qingya, who was trying to grab his collar, and a fire rose in his heart.]
"This is my home, why should I listen to you?"
Yu Xiaogang's questioning made Yu Qingya's gaze towards him grow even colder.
"A good-for-nothing who brings shame to the family still has the nerve to run around like this."
"If I were you, I would have stayed home and never gone out!"
[Yu Qingya said sarcastically.]
"You said it yourself, that's you. Don't assume everyone is like you, someone who doesn't have talent and doesn't try to find solutions, just coasting along in the family."
After saying this, Yu Xiaogang went inside his home.
Watching Yu Xiaogang's departing figure, Yu Qingya clenched his fists.
"Hmph, if you weren't the Sect Master's son, I would have made you pay!"
With a cold snort, Yu Qingya turned and continued standing guard as before.
[After crossing Yu Qingya and returning home, Yu Xiaogang immediately overheard something.]
"No matter what, the clan cannot possibly provide Yu Xiaogang with the same resources as a genius!"
"Although you are the Sect Master, this sect doesn't belong to you alone. What right does someone with Yu Xiaogang's talent have to enjoy the treatment of a genius?"
"We've already shown you respect by not expelling him from the clan, Sect Master, and you still want to apply for genius status for him?"
"We haven't even held him accountable for making our sect a laughingstock in the Douluo Continent yet, and now you want resources? Impossible!"
Inside the room, Yu Yuanzhen stared at the elders with a grim expression.
Although his son, Yu Xiaogang, wasn't particularly gifted, Yu Yuanzhen could tell from his interactions with him that his son was very intelligent.
More importantly, he has the determination to become stronger, to wash away the shame for himself and for his father.
[Yu Yuanzhen would do anything to support a son like this.]
However, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan isn't ruled by him alone; they're a family, so resource allocation naturally needs to be concentrated on geniuses.
Taking a deep breath, Yu Yuanzhen suppressed his dissatisfaction and smiled.
"Elder, Xiaogang is just a little lacking in talent, but he's very smart. I believe he can definitely grow and improve..."
Before Yu Yuanzhen could finish speaking, an elder raised his hand to interrupt him.
"That's just your imagination. In all the years of the Douluo Continent, how many people with innate soul power at level one have defied fate and changed their destiny?"
"We can't waste so many resources on a useless person. Wouldn't it be better to use those resources to train other people?"
The elder's words made Yu Yuanzhen clench his fists, but he still wanted to try again.
Just then, suddenly.
[Bang!]
The gate swung open with a bang, and everyone looked to see Yu Xiaogang standing there with a cold expression.
"Father, you don't need to do this. I can obtain the resources I need for cultivation myself!"
[end of the chapter]