"The person who refined this pill has reached the pinnacle of mastery in controlling the fire and the medicinal properties!"
Dugu Bo's eyes flickered. To be able to refine common medicinal herbs into pills of such quality, this person's alchemy skill was probably far superior to his own!
Immediately, he looked up at Dugu Yan and asked gravely, "Yan Yan, are you certain these pills were refined by your team leader?"
"Aside from Teacher Lin Mu, there's no other teacher who knows alchemy."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo fell silent for a moment, his thoughts racing.
Possessing such profound alchemy skills, this person might be able to solve the toxin backlash problem that plagued their Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul lineage.
Thinking of this, Dugu Bo's jade-green eyes sparkled with a shrewd light. He asked solemnly, "Yan Yan, what is this person's background?"
"I'm not sure either. It seems the Crown Prince invited him to be the team leader. He's only about twenty-two years old, but his strength surpasses Teacher Qin Ming's. Even without using his Martial Soul, Tianheng couldn't withstand a single move from him."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's pupils constricted. To be able to crush Yu Tianheng without even using his Martial Soul meant he was at least a Soul Emperor, or even a Soul Saint level.
He had navigated the Soul Master world for many years and had seen countless geniuses, but in front of this person, all those geniuses paled in comparison.
Even the legendary Clear Sky Douluo, who once shook the continent, wasn't as talented as this man at his age.
"Oh, and he also has a disciple. His talent is equally terrifying. He's not even thirteen yet, but his soul power has already reached level thirty-four, and he's even defeated Tianheng."
By the end, Dugu Yan's expression grew even more complicated. In front of this master-disciple pair, no matter how outstanding a genius, they would seem mediocre.
"What?!"
Dugu Bo was astounded, completely losing the aloof demeanor befitting a Titled Douluo.
A twenty-two-year-old Soul Saint was already shocking enough, and now a not-yet-thirteen-year-old Soul Elder with level thirty-four pops up, and one who could defeat Yu Tianheng, who possessed the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.
This master and disciple pair simply couldn't be described by common sense!
After the shock subsided, the hope in Dugu Bo's heart grew even more intense. Since this Lin Mu was so unfathomable, perhaps he truly could solve their Martial Soul problem.
"Where is he now?"
"Teacher Lin Mu lives in the academy's separate teacher dormitories, but I'm not sure exactly where. His whereabouts are unpredictable; usually, Teacher Qin Ming notifies us when to gather."
Having said this, Dugu Yan paused, then added, "However, he often privately coaches Lingling. When we finish our ring fights each day, we occasionally run into him at the training ground."
A sharp light flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes, and he had already made a decision in his heart.
The next evening, the members of the Royal Fighting Team, having finished their day's ring fights, were walking back to the academy.
"Tang San, I never expected your teacher not only has a deep understanding of Martial Souls, but also possesses such formidable alchemy skills," Yu Tianheng said, walking beside Tang San, his face full of envy.
From yesterday until now, he had taken two Soul Power Pills, and his soul power had already touched the threshold of level forty.
By conservative estimate, one Soul Power Pill saved at least half a month's cultivation time.
There were five pills in one bottle of Soul Power Pills. As long as he fully absorbed the remaining three, he was sure to break through to level forty.
In his view, the reason Tang San could cultivate to level thirty-four at such a young age was probably due to frequently taking this kind of pill.
Tang San didn't bother to explain Yu Tianheng's misunderstanding.
The reason his cultivation speed was so fast was, firstly, his innate full soul power, and secondly, the soul rings his teacher had chosen for him, which continuously strengthened the quality of his Blue Silver Grass.
However, the pills his teacher refined were indeed astonishingly effective.
With these two bottles of Soul Power Pills, he believed it wouldn't be long before he could break through to level thirty-five.
This kindness from his teacher stirred warm currents in his heart.
"By the way, Master once said that the absorption limit for soul rings largely depends on one's physical strength."
Tang San looked at Yu Tianheng beside him and continued, "Brother Tianheng, with these Body Tempering Pills to strengthen your physique, you could consider increasing the age of your fourth soul ring a bit."
Hearing this, a flicker of interest showed in Yu Tianheng's eyes, but it vanished in an instant. He asked with some concern, "Wouldn't that be too risky?"
Naturally, the older the soul ring, the better, but rashly increasing the age of a soul ring... what if something went wrong?
Just then, Qin Ming, overhearing their conversation, quickly walked over. Recalling Lin Mu's soul ring configuration, he immediately said seriously:
"As long as it's within your body's capacity to withstand, you can definitely increase the age appropriately. No need to push for the absolute limit. Around six thousand years should be fine. The Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon is a top-tier Beast Martial Soul, and with the pills tempering your body, there shouldn't be a problem."
Hearing Teacher Qin Ming say this too, Yu Tianheng finally made up his mind and nodded firmly. "Then I'll absorb a six-thousand-year soul ring!"
A soul ring affects one's entire life; being able to be a bit stronger now means a broader path in the future.
Take Teacher Qin Ming, for example. Even if he was once the continent's second-youngest Soul Emperor, his fifth soul ring was ultimately only a thousand-year one—that could hardly be changed.
Soon, everyone arrived at the training ground reserved for the Imperial Fighting Team.
Inside, only Ye Lingling was practicing her movement techniques; Lin Mu was nowhere to be seen.
Yu Tianheng and the others had long known about Lin Mu privately coaching Ye Lingling in movement techniques, and they envied her deeply.
Although Ye Lingling had only learned a small part, her speed had already improved noticeably. If she could learn the complete set of techniques, the results were simply unimaginable.
However, as the team's most important support Soul Master, Ye Lingling improving her ability to protect herself was of great help to the team battles.
"Lingling, has Teacher Lin Mu been here?" Dugu Yan walked over and asked.
Ye Lingling stopped her movements and gently shook her head, her voice cool as she said, "Brother Lin Mu came half an hour ago, guided me for a while, and then left."
Hearing this, Yu Tianheng and the others actually breathed a sigh of relief.
To be fair, Teacher Lin Mu treated them well enough, and the training results were more pronounced; his methods were just a bit brutal.
At that moment, an emerald-green figure, like a ghost, silently entered the training ground and quietly landed beside Dugu Yan.
The newcomer was none other than Dugu Bo.
The instant he appeared, Xiao Wu's entire body stiffened violently.
Like a startled rabbit, she quickly hid behind Tang San, desperately trying to conceal her aura, her eyes uncontrollably turning red.
Fortunately, Dugu Bo's attention at that moment was completely not on her; he was focused entirely on his granddaughter.
"Grandfather, why are you here?" Dugu Yan asked in surprise.
"Greetings, His Excellency Poison Douluo Dugu Bo!"
Qin Ming, Yu Tianheng, and the others, upon seeing this senior Poison Douluo, dared not be negligent and all bowed in salute.
Although Poison Douluo was the weakest Titled Douluo, he was still a Titled Douluo, and he was moody, liable to lose his temper at any time.
Dugu Bo, not standing on ceremony, casually waved his hand and said flatly, "This old man is looking for Lin Mu. Where is he?"
Before coming, he had already visited the teacher dormitory area but hadn't found any young teacher matching the description.