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"Little San, what about you?"
Since Xiao Lin and Qin Ming were heading in different directions, Xiao Lin casually asked Tang San for his plan.
"I plan to go home," Tang San replied, his words somewhat brief.
However, to Xiao Lin, this translated to: I'm going back to Holy Soul Village to absorb the Mutated Evil Eye Demon Tree.
The Mutated Evil Eye Demon Tree originally had a cultivation of over 5,000 years.
However, after completely absorbing a Soul Saint's ten-thousand-year soul bone, it had likely already become a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast. Furthermore, it was a mental-attribute ten-thousand-year Soul Beast.
Although it was also a plant-type Soul Beast, and the regenerative capacity of the Demon Tree's vines was decent, its attributes didn't quite match Tang San's Blue Silver Grass.
"That fellow has already learned to control mental power and blood-colored soul power. Its strength is extraordinary, so be careful. Also, check in on Grandpa Old Jack for me."
Seeing the persistence in Tang San's eyes, Xiao Lin had nothing more to say. He used another bit of "encrypted language" to remind Tang San to give the Vermilion Fruit to Old Jack.
Tang San's stubbornness left Xiao Lin with mixed feelings.
The only reason this worked was that the Demon Tree's combination of mental power and soul power attacks complemented Tang San's Purple Demon Eye, and the tree's ability to use blood-red soul power armor to protect itself suited the Blue Silver King Martial Soul.
Otherwise, Xiao Lin definitely wouldn't have let Tang San recklessly absorb the Demon Tree's Soul Ring. Even so, Xiao Lin wasn't sure if Tang San would still be able to switch to a Food System focus later on.
If not, Tang San would have to spend his time constantly breeding Blue Silver Grass seeds with his Martial Soul until he created an edible variety or one with medicinal properties.
In the end, it would still mean failing to live up to the special soul skill Tang Hao wanted him to get from a Mirror Image Beast.
"If Third Brother is going home, then I'll go home too," Xiao Wu piped up.
This was the perfect chance for her to head back and condense her own Soul Ring in a place where no one was around. Besides, being with Tang San was the result she wanted most.
"Alright!" Xiao Lin agreed casually, snapping out of his thoughts at Xiao Wu's words.
"What about the others?"
Xiao Lin looked toward the other teammates who were ready to hunt for Soul Rings.
"I'll go to the Far North!" Tang Ni chose to go with Xiao Lin.
She was currently extremely curious about what exactly had happened to Xiao Lin that caused the destiny of the Soul Beast race to surge so drastically. Meanwhile, Tang San, who had returned with Xiao Lin, hadn't changed much at all.
"Fine. Your Golden Dragon is a strength-type Martial Soul. There are many strength-type Soul Beasts in the Far North, and plenty with True Dragon bloodlines as well."
Though Xiao Lin was surprised, he agreed.
"I'll go to the Far North too. Anyway, it's the same no matter what Soul Ring my Martial Soul absorbs."
Since Ye Lingling had promised Xiao Lin that she would use her soul skills to ensure he didn't "seek death" and actually die, she naturally had to go along.
Moreover, due to the changes in her Martial Soul, Ye Lingling wanted to see if a Soul Ring from a Far North Soul Beast would continue to grant her that cool, "calming" effect.
"Good, I'll protect you when the time comes," Xiao Lin promised.
He surveyed the remaining teammates once more.
"And the rest of you?"
"We'll go with Teacher Qin Ming," Yu Feng and Osler replied.
Although the Far North definitely had agility-type Soul Beasts, the ice attribute didn't match either of them. It was better to go to the Great Star Dou Forest, where Soul Beasts were more diverse.
"We'll go with you, Captain Xiao Lin."
The Shi brothers chose to trust Xiao Lin's Soul Beast recommendations, so naturally, they would head to the Far North together.
"I'm not going. I need to go home first," Ning Rongrong said, looking a bit bashful.
She needed to break the good news to Ning Fengzhi and obtain a Soul Ring specifically suited for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Now that it had evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, she needed to have a serious discussion with Ning Fengzhi regarding her Soul Ring selection.
"Alright, it's settled then."
"Everyone pack your bags. We depart immediately."
With the routes confirmed, the Emperor Team temporarily split up and headed back to their respective dorms to organize their luggage. The Far North was a vast distance away; even by the fastest carriage, the journey would take over a month.
At this moment, Xiao Lin found himself missing Oscar's Flying Sausages.
That soul skill was simply too practical.
...
An hour later.
Xiao Lin and his group gathered at the gates of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
A five-person team consisting of two Power Attackers, one Ultimate Healer, and two Super Defenders—it was a virtually perfect soul-hunting squad. However, just as Xiao Lin and the others were about to set off, Ning Rongrong came running over.
In the distance, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, and Bone Douluo Gu Rong were also walking over with smiles on their faces.
"Brother Xiao Lin! I told my father about my Martial Soul, and they insisted that I come to thank you."
"Take this. Inside are rare ores and metals our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has found recently, as well as a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Black Card with fifty million Gold Soul Coins inside."
As she spoke, Ning Rongrong bowed in sincere gratitude.
There wasn't a trace of the "Little Witch" persona she had in the original timeline.
This took Xiao Lin by surprise, though with Ning Fengzhi and the others around, it made sense.
"Xiao Lin, just accept it. This is merely a small token of our appreciation," Ning Fengzhi added with a smile. Every gesture he made radiated nobility.
As expected of the wealthiest power on the continent, Xiao Lin thought privately.
He decisively accepted the payment; he'd be a fool to turn down such a fortune.
"Haha, I see that for Xiao Lin, a famous master indeed produces a brilliant disciple. I wonder, what do you think of our Rongrong?"
The more Ning Fengzhi looked at Xiao Lin, the more satisfied he felt.
He practically wanted to claim Xiao Lin as the son-in-law of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect on the spot.
"Dad!!"
Ning Rongrong's face flushed bright red. Shifting shyly, she tugged at Ning Fengzhi's sleeve.
This was far too direct!
"Uh... I don't have any plans for a relationship at the moment."
Even though the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was incredibly wealthy, Xiao Lin still gave a tactful refusal.
Women will only slow down the speed of my research.
Besides, shouldn't these things happen naturally? A real man shouldn't worry about finding a wife!
Hearing Xiao Lin's refusal, Ning Fengzhi didn't seem bothered. Instead, he laughed heartily.
"Good, good, then you two can take things slowly."
Ning Fengzhi's words revealed his confidence in Ning Rongrong.
Who wouldn't like the princess of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
Soon, Ning Fengzhi changed the subject, smiling as he asked, "Xiao Lin, since you are Grandmaster Xiao Yan's disciple, could I ask for your help in finding a suitable Soul Beast for Rongrong?"
"Since Rongrong's Martial Soul is now the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, we don't want to just pick any Soul Beast at random. Of course, we will provide ample Gold Soul Coins and ores. We will certainly give our full support to Grandmaster Xiao Yan's research."
Ning Fengzhi's offer left Xiao Lin with no reason to refuse, so he straightforwardly helped Ning Rongrong find a Soul Beast.
"I once read in a book about a plant-type Soul Beast in the Star Dou Forest called the Nine-Colored Flower. This Soul Beast has a powerful Mental attribute, is skilled in various support methods, and possesses a fusion skill."
"If Classmate Ning Rongrong absorbs it, there is a high probability she will obtain one of those abilities. It would significantly enhance her Mental Power and might grant her the ability to fuse other Soul Rings."
"It could also drastically increase the support capabilities of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. However, that Nine-Colored Flower is nearly eight thousand years old and is protected by many Soul Beasts, so it won't be easy to hunt."
Xiao Lin had only thought for less than half a minute before finding the perfect Martial Soul match for Ning Rongrong.
"If it is truly as you say, then my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will owe you a massive debt of gratitude."
Hearing the potential effects of the Soul Ring, Ning Fengzhi secretly gasped in shock and spoke with great solemnity.
"Speaking of which, since you all are going to the Far North, why don't I have Uncle Gu take you there to get your Soul Rings?"
"Ah... I'll have to pass on that. We intend to go for the experience and training," Xiao Lin declined.
This trip to the Far North wasn't just about obtaining Soul Rings; it was also to test condensing his own Soul Rings and to build teamwork with his subordinates.
He felt it would be inappropriate to waste so much of Gu Rong's time.
"That's fine. I'll have Uncle Gu give you a lift, then."
As Ning Fengzhi's voice fell, Gu Rong opened a spatial tunnel in front of the five of them.
Through the tunnel, Xiao Lin could faintly see a world of ice and snow on the other side.
"Then I shall thank Sect Master Ning and Senior Gu Rong."
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