Chapter 4: Qian Xunji's Training, A True Theoretical Master
However, learning it was one thing; he still needed to become more proficient and skilled. Only then would the speed of absorbing Soul Power during meditation be even faster.
"Xiao Yuan, your comprehension is the best among all the geniuses your teacher has ever seen."
"But you must not be conceited. You must know that on the path of a Soul Master, there are countless changes, and no one can guarantee they will reach the very end of that path."
After realizing the sheer power of Yun Yuan's talent, the first thing Qian Xunji thought of was to give him a proper warning.
He must not look down on the world's talents just because of his high aptitude and comprehension; this Soul Master World was a gathering place of many heroes.
"Rest assured, Teacher, I will not be conceited. For me, the path of a Soul Master has only just begun."
There wasn't a trace of arrogance in Yun Yuan's eyes. His goal was to become an immortal Deity; until he reached that goal, how could he possibly be satisfied?
"Good, that's good."
Facing Yun Yuan's calm and steady demeanor, Qian Xunji was very satisfied. He felt as if this disciple, Yun Yuan, was a special reward bestowed upon him by the heavens.
For the next period of time, Qian Xunji properly explained the essence of Spirit Hall's top-tier Meditation Method to Yun Yuan.
As for Yun Yuan, his brow would furrow slightly at times, and at others, he would break into a smile.
This one-on-one lecture between master and disciple lasted until noon, at which point Qian Xunji let Bibi Dong take Yun Yuan to have lunch.
However, before they left, Qian Xunji said to Yun Yuan:
"Xiao Yuan, after you finish lunch with Dong'er, go with her to the Academy. The Theoretical Master I've prepared for you two is there. Go with Dong'er and study the knowledge required for a Soul Master's life properly."
"After two hours of study, go on your own to the mountainside where your palace is located. Teacher has already arranged for a Soul Master to teach you combat and spear techniques."
Hearing this, Yun Yuan nodded heavily to Qian Xunji, indicating that he understood and would comply.
Next, 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 the mountains and seas felt like meager leftovers compared to this.
In front of Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong sat an entire table of food each. Without exception, these dishes were packed with extremely rich nutrients.
A single meal for Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong might cost as much as a family's expenses for decades. One could imagine how much importance Qian Xunji placed on the two of them.
"Junior brother, how is it? Isn't Teacher very good to us?"
"We must definitely repay Teacher in the future. We can never be the kind of people who betray their master or destroy their ancestors, you know?"
Bibi Dong was the first to pick up a large shrimp from the table and start eating, all while giving Yun Yuan her instructions.
Hearing Bibi Dong's words, the corner of Yun Yuan's mouth twitched wildly as he looked at her with a strange expression.
Betray the master and destroy the ancestors? Senior sister, that seems to be exactly what you do in the future, so why are you lecturing him about it now?
But the future was the future. Since he, Yun Yuan, had become Qian Xunji's disciple and Bibi Dong's junior brother, he would not let the events of the future repeat themselves.
"I know, Senior Sister. I definitely won't betray our master. In the future, I will lead our Spirit Hall toward a better path, letting the glory of Spirit Hall shine across the entire Douluo Continent."
After stating his ambition, Yun Yuan began to devour the nutrient-rich food before him, just like Bibi Dong.
Half an hour later.
After finishing their meal, Yun Yuan and his senior sister Bibi Dong headed to the Academy, where a specialized Theoretical Master was waiting to teach them.
"Dong'er, you've come."
"Xiao Yuan, this is your first time here, right? His Excellency the Pope has already spoken with me. Have a seat."
"From now on, I will be your teacher for the next six years, responsible for teaching you Martial Soul theory, knowledge of the Soul Master World, and knowledge of Soul Beasts."
As Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong entered 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 Spirit Hall's current Grandmaster of Martial Soul Theory. He enjoyed a very high reputation in the academic world and was known as "Elder Yin."
Over the next few hours, Elder Yin began to impart his lifelong knowledge to Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong.
As the lecture went on, Bibi Dong's head beside Yun Yuan began to bob up and down; she was almost asleep.
But Yun Yuan was different. His eyes were fixed forward, listening intently to the lecture of the Theoretical Master before him.
Elder Yin was different from Yu Xiaogang, who decades later would have a grand reputation but no actual substance. He was a true Theoretical Master of this era.
His research on Martial Souls and his mastery of knowledge had reached a level of perfection.
If an ordinary Soul Master could take him as a teacher, there would be hope for them to become a powerhouse in the future.
This was the true value of a Theoretical Master: turning an ordinary Soul Master into a man-made genius through the successful selection of Soul Rings.
Two hours passed.
After listening to Elder Yin's lecture, Yun Yuan finally realized just how much substance this true Theoretical Master possessed.
Even though Yun Yuan had been bombarded with theoretical knowledge of the Douluo Continent on the internet in his past life, listening to Elder Yin's lecture made him feel the shallow depth of his own knowledge.
During these two hours, Elder Yin became increasingly satisfied with his student Yun Yuan, wishing he could pour out all his knowledge to him.
With Yun Yuan there, Elder Yin didn't even care about Bibi Dong dozing off in class; his mind was entirely focused on teaching this excellent prospect, Yun Yuan.
"Senior sister, it's time to wake up."
It wasn't until after the class that Yun Yuan noticed Bibi Dong was almost asleep and went forward to shake her awake.
How could his senior sister disregard Martial Soul knowledge so lightly?
To be taught by a Theoretical Master like Elder Yin was, in Yun Yuan's opinion, a massive opportunity.
If Bibi Dong could learn even a fraction of Elder Yin's knowledge, she wouldn't be deceived in the future by a theoretical half-wit like Yu Xiaogang.
"Ah, it's junior brother. Have two hours already passed?"
After being shaken awake by Yun Yuan, Bibi Dong's mind was still a bit foggy, and she asked him in a daze.
"They've passed. But Senior Sister, it's not good to sleep in class like that."
"The knowledge Elder Yin imparts is, in my opinion, very practical."
Seeing Bibi Dong's attitude of disregarding theoretical knowledge, Yun Yuan spoke up to advise her.
He truly felt that Bibi Dong should listen seriously to Elder Yin's lectures; it was ten thousand times better than the nonsense Yu Xiaogang would make up in the future.
"Junior brother, who said I'm not learning?"
"While what Elder Yin says is good, it's too boring. I usually study on my own in the library."
"Besides, your senior sister is a genius and can learn very quickly on her own. So, I just don't listen to Elder Yin's lectures."
Hearing this, Bibi Dong immediately explained. It wasn't that she wasn't learning, but that she chose to self-study.