That night, Huo Yuhao went to Ma Xiaotao's residence to sleep and didn't return to the outer courtyard dormitory.
After washing up, Huo Yuhao went to Ma Xiaotao's room door. Of course, he wasn't up to no good; instead, he handed a jade box to Ma Xiaotao, asking her to pass it on to Zhu Lu.
Inside was the Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone, the same immortal herb that Zhu Zhuqing had consumed back then.
"Sister, I'll leave Zhu Lu's special training to you for the next period," Huo Yuhao requested, leaning against the door.
Ma Xiaotao put away the jade box and said, "Leave it to me. What about you? When do you plan to obtain your fourth soul ring?"
Huo Yuhao said, "I've already spoken with the teacher. I'll go to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain my fourth soul ring on Friday. However, a ten-thousand-year soul beast with a mental attribute is still too rare, even in the Star Dou Great Forest. I hope I can find one."
After consuming the Infernal Delicate Apricot and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Huo Yuhao's cultivation had increased by three levels, reaching the level of fortieth rank.
"I'm a little worried the Auspicious Beast will come again." Ma Xiaotao's beautiful eyes showed a hint of worry. Mainly, every time Huo Yuhao went to the Star Dou Great Forest, he always attracted the Auspicious Beast. This time, she was afraid something else would happen.
"Don't worry, it definitely won't this time." Huo Yuhao smiled. "Get some rest, good night."
With that, Huo Yuhao gently pulled the doorknob, closed the room door, and went to sleep on the sofa.
Nothing happened overnight.
The next morning, Huo Yuhao got up early to wash up and eat in the cafeteria before going to the Soul Tool Department to report.
In the huge Soul Tool Department teaching building, even before class time, almost all the students had come early. This was completely different from the students of the Martial Soul Department who entered the teaching building right on time. And almost everyone greeted Huo Yuhao along the way.
Their eyes even showed a look of worship.
After some searching, Huo Yuhao finally arrived at the Soul Tool experimental area where Fan Yu used to teach He Caitou.
Entering through the mechanical gate, the first thing Huo Yuhao saw was three shooting ranges for testing soul tools. The air was filled with the scent of metal, and the sound of air being torn apart, the attacks of soul light rays, filled his ears.
Sure enough, after Huo Yuhao approached Fan Yu's exclusive soul tool experimental area, two figures testing soul tools appeared before his eyes.
"Teacher Fan Yu, Caitou." Huo Yuhao called out softly as he walked over.
Hearing his voice, He Caitou and Fan Yu instinctively turned their heads. Upon seeing who it was, they immediately smiled, "Yuhao."
He Caitou put down his soul light ray emitter and walked straight over, gently hitting Huo Yuhao's chest, "You're finally back. With your help, my soul light rays can hit the target every time."
This was obviously a bit of an exaggeration, but it was appreciated. Huo Yuhao smiled and said, "I had something to take care of a few days ago. I just got back last night."
"Caitou, take Yuhao to familiarize himself with the environment. I'll go find the two deans to report." Fan Yu said to He Caitou.
"Alright, teacher." He Caitou quickly agreed.
Fan Yu patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder and turned to leave.
"Hehe, I finally have a companion now," He Caitou grinned.
Huo Yuhao was a little curious and asked, "Brother He, what will we mainly be studying in the coming year?"
Seeing that Huo Yuhao was asking about serious matters, He Caitou lost his desire to chat and said seriously, "The academy originally planned to test the Extreme Solo Soldier Plan on me, but it was stopped later. According to the teacher's intention, I will focus on the research and development of large-scale, destructive soul tools, as well as occasionally studying the Invincible Shield. You, on the other hand, will focus on learning forging and engraving the Core Formation."
"It sounds like we are similar, but in reality, what you need to learn almost encompasses all types of soul tools except for fixed-configuration soul tools. Because you are extremely outstanding in your talent for engraving the Core Formation, you are suitable for all-around research and learning, rather than focusing on a single direction."
"It sounds quite extensive," Huo Yuhao said, getting a simple understanding.
"The burden on us is not small," He Caitou conjured two cigars, lit one and handed it to Huo Yuhao, then started puffing smoke. "The soul tool technology of the Minde Hall surpasses us by far, far too much. This exchange student plan is also intended for the academy to allow us to learn advanced soul tool concepts. Basically, the students who participate in the exchange student plan will all stay in the academy in the future, becoming teachers after graduation or something like that."
Huo Yuhao took a puff of the cigar. It was a spiritual cigar; He Caitou was thoughtful.
As they were talking, Fan Yu arrived at Qian Duoduo and Xian Liner's office.
"Principal Xian, Principal Qian, Yuhao is back," Fan Yu said, getting straight to the point after knocking and entering.
"Back?" Qian Duoduo and Xian Liner were handling some shopping lists for the Soul Tool Department. Their eyes immediately lit up upon hearing this.
Xian Liner stood up and said in a low voice, "The special training plan can begin. It depends on how much these two children, Caitou and Yuhao, can improve in this year and more."
Then, she looked at Qian Duoduo. "Get out the Spiritual Sea Urchins, Purple Crystal Shrimp, and other ingredients we prepared earlier. Give them to these two children. Special training is very consuming; we must replenish them properly."
"Alright, I'll go prepare," Qian Duoduo chuckled and left with Fan Yu.
This day was destined to be unforgettable.
For Huo Yuhao, he had to face a massive amount of Soul Tool knowledge, metal recognition, the theory of inscription formations, and forging instruction.
Especially in forging, which had always been Huo Yuhao's weak point. He really had no talent in this area and could only rely on hard work to improve his abilities.
In the testing area, one could always hear the sounds of dong dong dong and dang dang dang.
Occasionally, one could hear Qian Duoduo or Fan Yu taking the initiative to answer Huo Yuhao's and He Caitou's questions.
What surprised Qian Duoduo and Fan Yu the most during this time was Huo Yuhao's talent for engraving the Core Formation. It couldn't be described as outstanding; it was absolutely terrifying.
He completed the Core Formation of a Level 3 Soul Tool in just five minutes. This record was absolutely shocking.
Later, the Level 4, Level 5 Soul Tools, and even the Level 6 Core Formations presented no difficulty to Huo Yuhao, it was only a matter of time.
Of course, Level 7 Core Formations were different. Huo Yuhao couldn't engrave them for the time being. Because Level 7 no longer belonged to conventional Soul Tools; it was similar to the difference between a Soul Master having a Martial Soul True Body and not having one.
However, Huo Yuhao's forging techniques couldn't support him in manufacturing Level 4, 5, and 6 Soul Tools, this aspect was too poor.
Perhaps Qian Duoduo, Fan Yu, and He Caitou would be shocked by Huo Yuhao's talent for engraving core formations, but for Huo Yuhao, he knew very well that the reason for all of this wasn't how good his talent was, but rather his incredibly strong Spiritual Power.
After reaching the realm of Spiritual Power that was tangible yet without substance, Huo Yuhao could understand any core formation teaching diagrams below level seven almost instantly. He understood everything at a glance – the force of the knife, the pauses in the lines, the depths, and all sorts of other requirements.
Unless it was a core formation pattern he created himself, which required more practice due to unfamiliarity, he could simply copy the other existing core formation patterns. Naturally, his speed was different.
But there was one thing Huo Yuhao hadn't figured out. Another reason for his proficiency was that when he created the artificial Soul Ring framework, the engraving of the patterns, in a certain sense, had secretly improved his familiarity with Soul Tool core formation engraving.
A day of tedious work, yet enjoyable.
The only thing that comforted Huo Yuhao was perhaps all the various foods provided by the Soul Tool Department after the special training.
After a day of teaching, Huo Yuhao immediately went to find Tang Ya again and successfully obtained the complete Tang Sect secret arts from her.
The Internal Strength cultivation method — Mysterious Heaven Skill, the eye training method — Purple Demon Eyes, the light-body technique — Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, the hand training method — Mysterious Jade Hand, the seizing technique — Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon, and the Hidden Weapons method — Hundred Techniques of Hidden Weapons.
The artificial soul ring framework was complete, all that was needed was the Plane Consciousness to help create the soul skill imprint. Making everyone a soul master, and with the Mysterious Heaven Skill to help, this thing was just to cultivate Internal Strength. Perhaps because the world was different, Internal Strength would be converted into soul power, just as Tang San had experienced.
Now that the second star ring hadn't been activated, Huo Yuhao had already paved the way for the third star ring.
The source of the Power of Faith was beginning to take shape.
As for the ancient book he got from Youyou, Huo Yuhao temporarily gave it to Tang Ya. When it came to using poison, Tang Ya was still a bit stronger.
At night, Huo Yuhao's return also gave Wang Dong a small surprise. The two of them still bickered as usual, then cultivated together.
In the evening, Huo Yuhao would undergo Electrolux's strict teaching, regarding the construction and use of Necromantic Magic.
Normally, Electrolux would be approachable with Huo Yuhao, but when it came to teaching, he was absolutely a strict teacher.
The basic concepts of magic, rune construction, terminology, and techniques, were all explained meticulously, and only then would Electrolux let Huo Yuhao begin to operate.
When he made mistakes, Huo Yuhao would also be punished, but it was under such circumstances that his understanding of magic began to gradually strengthen.
At the same time, Huo Yuhao also studied with Electrolux how to connect the power of the Mysterious Heaven Skill with the Sun God Pillar. In the future, if someone cultivated and improved the Mysterious Heaven Skill, they would be able to continuously provide him with the Power of Faith.
From day to night, from Monday to Thursday, he went to the Soul Tool Department to forge and engrave. From Friday to Sunday, he went to the inner court to receive soul skill training.
Things like Soul Ring Fusion, Overlapping Burst, Mind Lock, Divided Mind Control, Ring Explosion... and a series of other inner court secret techniques.
Huo Yuhao's life was almost repetitive. If it weren't for his strong Spiritual Power, such a heavy teaching load could easily crush a person.
As for the fourth soul ring, although it was difficult to obtain, he was lucky. With the help of the Auspicious Beast's memory, Huo Yuhao finally hunted a Purple Spirit Wolf, a soul beast of the twenty-five thousand year level.
He obtained a soul skill called Group Weakness.
In addition to absorbing the Darkgold Terrorclaw Bear's external soul bone, his strength was already at an astonishing level.
Dusk.
"This is for me?" Zhu Lu, drenched in sweat that subtly outlined her fiery figure, a strand of hair clinging to her snow-white neck, panted as she looked at the jade box Ma Xiaotao offered.
Ma Xiaotao smiled, "Huo Yuhao found this for you. You should know its name very well. It's called the Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone."
"Whoosh." Her pupils constricted sharply. Zhu Lu, enduring the pain from Ma Xiaotao's special training, stood frozen in place.
Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone? As a descendant of the Zhu family, she knew this immortal herb that had changed her ancestor Zhu Zhuqing very well, but she never expected it to appear before her now.
"For me?" Zhu Lu was somewhat incredulous.
Ma Xiaotao chuckled softly, "Go absorb it."
Zhu Lu took a deep look at the jade box, a moment of absentmindedness flashing across her mind. An image of Huo Yuhao appeared. She took a deep breath and, without further delay, accepted the jade box.
"After absorbing the celestial herb, I will increase the intensity of your special training. Can you endure it?" Ma Xiaotao said in a deep voice.
Zhu Lu's beautiful eyes revealed a look of determination. "Unless I die, I will definitely keep training."
"Very good." Ma Xiaotao nodded with satisfaction. She truly admired Zhu Lu's earnestness in seeking knowledge. "We'll stop here for today. Remember to take the healing pills and rest when you get back."
Zhu Lu nodded. Ma Xiaotao turned and prepared to leave. Besides teaching Zhu Lu, she was also earnestly cultivating herself. Because to break through to the ultimate fire, the demands on the body were extremely high. Fortunately, Shrek Academy had experience in cultivating ultimate fire soul masters.
"Sister Xiaotao, please say thank you to Yuhao for me." Looking at Ma Xiaotao, who was about to leave, Zhu Lu called out sincerely.
"Why don't you go thank him in person?" Ma Xiaotao replied without turning her head.
Zhu Lu was stunned. She turned and looked towards the Soul Tool Department teaching building. She knew that Huo Yuhao was undergoing his own devilish training there.
Normally, Huo Yuhao no longer came to the classroom for lessons.
Wiping the sweat from her face with a towel, Zhu Lu put on a thin jacket and pulled up the hood, concealing her still-stunning face even without makeup. She walked straight outside.
She passed groups of students chatting and laughing. Zhu Lu's eyes flickered, seemingly envious, but the envy quickly faded, replaced by a strong drive to improve.
She had no time for enjoyment. If she didn't work hard, everything she had now would just be a joke.
Clutching her left ribs, Zhu Lu frowned slightly. It seemed she had a hairline fracture during her special training; it was quite painful.
"Does it hurt a lot?"
Suddenly, as Zhu Lu was walking alone towards the dormitory, a gentle voice came from the side.
She turned her head and saw Huo Yuhao walking over from the direction of the Soul Tool Department.
Seeing Huo Yuhao, a smile appeared on Zhu Lu's lips as she asked, "Is your devil training over?"
"Not yet." Huo Yuhao shrugged. He still had a lesson on Necromantic Magic with his teacher at night, but of course, he wouldn't tell anyone about that. He went over to Zhu Lu, saw her clutching her ribs, and asked with concern, "Does it hurt?"
Zhu Lu chuckled, "It's alright."
"Let me heal you a bit." As Huo Yuhao spoke, and under Zhu Lu's slightly curious gaze, a faint golden light shone from his brow, and a small, knife-like object appeared.
Huo Yuhao held the Life-Creating Scimitar and used its blade to point at Zhu Lu's ribs from a distance. Immediately, dense life energy poured into her, helping her body to heal.
Zhu Lu watched the golden light flowing into her body with surprise, but feeling the changes in her body, she felt much more relaxed in both mind and body. Soon, Huo Yuhao retracted the scimitar and smiled, "It should be fine now. If you get hurt again during the special training, I'll heal you. Just relying on healing pills is too little, and it's better to avoid leaving hidden injuries."
"Let's not talk anymore, or we'll miss dinner at the cafeteria."
Huo Yuhao laughed and joked, then turned to leave.
"Thank you." Zhu Lu called out solemnly, "My strength has improved a lot recently. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you and Sister Xiaotao's help."
Huo Yuhao paused, his expression serious. "Rather than thanking me, thank yourself. I just gave you a choice. I hope you'll have the strength in the future not to disappoint me."
With those words, Huo Yuhao quietly departed, off to eat.
Zhu Lu stood in place, the evening breeze blowing against her hood, revealing her beautiful, deep purple eyes, filled with determination.
Inside the rented room.
Beibei listened, astonished, to Tang Ya's account.
He never expected so much to happen in the two days his girlfriend had been away from home.
"Xiao Ya, have you really thought it through using the Tang Sect's secret techniques in exchange for the immortal herbs?" Beibei asked seriously.
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