Chapter 4: Qian Xunji's Training, A True Theoretical Master
Although Yun Yuan had learned the meditation method, mastering it was only the first step. He still needed to become more proficient and skillful. Only then could the rate of absorption of soul power during meditation increase.
"Xiao Yuan, among all the geniuses Teacher has seen, your comprehension is the best."
"But you must not become arrogant or complacent. You must understand that on the path of a soul master, there are countless changes. No one can guarantee reaching the end of the soul master path."
After realizing how powerful Yun Yuan's talent was, Qian Xunji's first thought was to properly remind him.
He had to caution Yun Yuan not to rely solely on his talent and high comprehension to look down on others. The Soul Master World was filled with outstanding individuals.
"Don't worry, Teacher. I won't become arrogant or complacent. For me, the path of a soul master has only just begun."
There was not the slightest hint of arrogance in Yun Yuan's eyes. His goal was to become an immortal god. Before reaching that goal, how could he possibly grow complacent?
"Good, that's good."
Faced with Yun Yuan's calm and steady attitude, Qian Xunji was very satisfied. He felt this disciple was a gift specially granted to him by heaven.
Over the next period, Qian Xunji carefully explained to Yun Yuan the essence of Spirit Hall's top-tier meditation method.
Meanwhile, Yun Yuan occasionally frowned in thought and at other times revealed a faint smile.
This one-on-one teaching session between master and disciple continued until noon; only then did Qian Xunji finally allow Bibi Dong to take Yun Yuan to have lunch.
Before they left, Qian Xunji said to Yun Yuan:
"Xiao Yuan, after you and Dong'er finish lunch, go together to the academy. The theoretical master I've arranged for both of you will be there. Go and study the knowledge required throughout a soul master's life properly."
"After two hours of study, go on your own to the mountainside of the mountain where your palace is located. I've already arranged a soul master to teach you practical combat and spear techniques."
Hearing this, Yun Yuan nodded heavily, indicating that he understood and would follow the instructions.
Then, Yun Yuan was pulled along by Bibi Dong toward their exclusive dining hall.
"Junior Brother, let's go. Senior Sister will take you to eat something delicious."
After a while, Yun Yuan experienced for the first time the feeling that even delicacies from mountains and seas could be considered inferior to leftovers.
In front of Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong were entire tables filled with food. Without exception, every dish was packed with extremely rich nutrition.
One meal for the two of them might equal decades of expenses for an ordinary family. It was clear how much Qian Xunji valued them.
"Junior Brother, how is it? The teacher treats us very well, right?"
"In the future, we must repay the teacher properly. We must never betray our master and ancestors, understand?"
Bibi Dong picked up a large shrimp from the table and began eating while reminding Yun Yuan.
Hearing her words, Yun Yuan's mouth twitched uncontrollably as he looked at Bibi Dong with a strange expression.
'Betray the master and ancestors? Senior Sister, isn't that something you'll do in the future? Why are you lecturing me about it now?'
But the future was the future. Since he had become Qian Xunji's disciple and Bibi Dong's junior brother, he would not allow those events to repeat.
"I understand, Senior Sister. I definitely won't betray my master. In the future, I'll lead our Spirit Hall to even greater heights, letting its glory shine across the entire Douluo Continent."
After expressing his ambition, Yun Yuan began eating like Bibi Dong, taking large bites of the nutrient-rich food in front of him.
Half an hour later.
After finishing lunch, Yun Yuan and his senior sister Bibi Dong headed together to the academy, where a dedicated theoretical master would teach them.
"Dong'er, you're here."
"Xiao Yuan, this is your first time, right? His Holiness the Pope already informed me. Sit down."
"From now on, I will be your teacher for the next six years, responsible for teaching you martial soul theory, soul master knowledge, and soul beast knowledge."
As Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong stepped into the academy, an unkempt old man with a bald head and only a few strands of white hair looked at them and spoke.
This old man was the current martial soul theory master of Spirit Hall, enjoying extremely high prestige in academic circles. He was known as "Elder Yin."
Over the next few hours, Elder Yin began imparting his lifelong knowledge to Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong.
As the lecture continued, Bibi Dong, seated beside Yun Yuan, started nodding off, her head bobbing as she nearly fell asleep.
But Yun Yuan was different. His eyes were fixed forward as he listened attentively to Elder Yin's lecture.
Elder Yin was nothing like Yu Xiaogang decades later, who had a hollow reputation without real substance. He was a true theoretical master of this era.
His research on martial souls and mastery of knowledge had already reached a level of perfection.
If an ordinary soul master could take him as a teacher, they would have hope of becoming a formidable expert in the future.
This was the true value of a theoretical master: turning an ordinary soul master into a genius through correct soul ring choices.
Two hours later.
After listening to Elder Yin's lecture, Yun Yuan finally understood just how vast the knowledge of this true theoretical master was.
Even though in his previous life, Yun Yuan had been exposed to a flood of Douluo Continent theoretical knowledge online, after hearing Elder Yin's lecture, he realized how shallow his own understanding was.
During these two hours, Elder Yin also grew increasingly satisfied with Yun Yuan, wishing he could pass on all his knowledge to him.
With Yun Yuan present, Elder Yin no longer cared about Bibi Dong dozing off in class. His focus was entirely on teaching this exceptional seedling.
"Senior Sister, it's time to wake up."
Only after the lesson did Yun Yuan notice that Bibi Dong was about to fall asleep. He stepped forward and gently shook her awake.
Why did his senior sister treat martial soul knowledge so lightly?
With a theoretical master like Elder Yin teaching them, Yun Yuan felt this was an incredible opportunity.
If Bibi Dong could learn even a fraction of Elder Yin's knowledge, she wouldn't be deceived in the future by Yu Xiaogang, that half-baked theorist.
"Ah, Junior Brother… has two hours already passed?"
After being woken up, Bibi Dong was still a bit groggy, asking Yun Yuan in a daze.
"It has. But Senior Sister, isn't it bad to sleep during class?"
"I think the knowledge Elder Yin teaches is very practical."
Seeing that Bibi Dong didn't value theoretical knowledge, Yun Yuan tried to persuade her.
He genuinely believed she should listen carefully. It was far better than the nonsense Yu Xiaogang would make up in the future.
"Junior Brother, who said your Senior Sister doesn't study?"
"What Elder Yin teaches is good, but too boring. I usually go to the library to study on my own."
"Besides, your senior sister is a genius. I can learn it very quickly by myself, so I don't need to listen to Elder Yin's lectures."
Hearing this, Bibi Dong immediately explained that it wasn't that she didn't study—she simply chose to self-study instead.
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