MTLNOVEL Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Me? Win over Yuhao?
Yuanshi, or Yuan Stones, are the currency of the Gu Master world.
They serve as the universal equivalent for measuring the value of all commodities and act as a medium for exchange.
At the same time, Yuan Stones are condensed essences of heaven and earth, capable of aiding Gu Masters in their cultivation.
They can accelerate practice and, to some extent, compensate for deficiencies in talent.
For Huo Yuhao at this moment, Yuan Stones only serve to speed up his cultivation.
They can be used by himself or given to others. They are akin to a weaker version of the Soul Ascension Pill, with no side effects and the ability to be used in large quantities.
By spending time and refining the Yuan Stones with his soul power during meditation, Huo Yuhao can rapidly increase his soul power level.
Once, five half-Yuan Stones were enough to control an Immortal Venerable for half a day.
Now, Huo Yuhao spent two and a half Yuan Stones on his first attempt at cultivating with them!
This method was significantly faster than simple meditation, more than doubling his cultivation speed. It was a testament to the power of the Tianyuan Baolian Gu, a creation of the Old Immortal Tian Yuan.
[**Tianyuan Baolian Gu, also known as the Heavenly Origin Lotus, is a rare and valuable Gu worm**]
With enough Yuan Stones, Huo Yuhao could potentially change the current cultivation system of the Douluo Continent. While he couldn't achieve this now, the future held promise.
The third-rank Tianyuan Baolian Gu, a Wood Path auxiliary Gu, resembles a blue-and-white lotus flower.
It produces fifty Yuan Stones per day. However, Huo Yuhao had to consume nearly half of these Yuan Stones to feed the Gu.
Using soul power to feed it was inefficient due to his low soul power level and quality. Thus, spending Yuan Stones to produce more Yuan Stones was the most practical solution.
Originally, Huo Yuhao planned to rely on the Mysterious Water Pill he won from Xu Sanshi to boost his soul power.
But now, with the Tianyuan Baolian Gu, the pill was no longer necessary.
The Mysterious Water Pill and Soul Ascension Pill are of the same tier. While the Soul Ascension Pill enhances cultivation, the Mysterious Water Pill cleanses the body, expels impurities, and enhances a soul master's potential.
For soul masters below level 30, it can increase soul power by at least one level. However, for Huo Yuhao, its effects were minimal, offering only a slight boost.
As dawn broke, Huo Yuhao called Wang Dong, and the two washed up before heading to the cafeteria for breakfast.
Due to time constraints, Huo Yuhao opted for ready-made meals: four large meat buns and a bottle of milk, all sourced from specific spirit beasts.
Over thousands of years, soul masters had learned to raise spirit beasts in captivity, primarily those under a hundred years old with gentle temperaments.
The meat buns, costing one gold soul coin each, were a popular breakfast choice among students.
After parting ways at the teaching building, Huo Yuhao headed to the freshman class on the third floor.
With an hour left before class, the classroom was sparsely populated, leaving plenty of empty seats.
After yesterday's squad leader incident and Xu Sanshi's testimony, the class had gained a deep respect for Huo Yuhao's strength. Even the previously dissatisfied male classmates now treated him with friendliness and awe. In the world of soul masters, strength reigns supreme.
"Class Monitor, over here!" a clear, sweet voice called out. It was Nanmen Yun'er, extending an invitation.
Huo Yuhao shook his head and declined. Useless distractions would only hinder his cultivation speed.
After also turning down Ning Tian's invitation, Huo Yuhao found a quiet seat by the window in the back row to continue his practice.
With his reputation from the spirit fighting arena and his ability to reduce his presence, he preferred solitude.
Holding a Yuan Stone, he meditated until the theory class began.
Meanwhile, on Sea God Island, in Yan Shaozhe's office, the atmosphere was unusually cheerful.
After the Sea God Pavilion meeting the previous night, a concrete plan for training Huo Yuhao had been finalized.
Yan Shaozhe was thrilled. With Huo Yuhao's unique talent, he could mock the Soul Guidance Department. A mere Spirit Eyes martial soul paled in comparison to the Ultimate Ice of twin martial souls!
As long as Huo Yuhao prioritized attaching spirit rings to the Spirit Eyes, the Douluo Continent would witness an unprecedented Ultimate Martial Soul with nine red rings!
Even if Huo Yuhao had already attached spirit rings, the seven hundred-thousand-year spirit rings would serve as a guarantee. The potential was terrifying.
Even the usually composed Elder Mu remarked, "With him in the academy, we need not worry for a hundred years."
The most critical part of the training plan was deepening Huo Yuhao's bond with Shrek Academy. The key to this was Ma Xiaotao.
Yan Shaozhe proposed that pairing Huo Yuhao, the peerless genius with Ultimate Ice, with his disciple Ma Xiaotao would benefit both. Not only would it cure Ma Xiaotao's evil fire problem, but the fusion of ice and fire would also accelerate their growth when cultivating together.
Though Yan Shaozhe had selfish motives, the plan was unanimously approved by the elders. Allocating resources and fostering emotional bonds were essential to making Huo Yuhao feel a sense of belonging and honor toward the academy.
Yan Shaozhe had noticed Ma Xiaotao's recent behavior—her concern for Huo Yuhao and her anxious demeanor. With a teasing smile, he asked, "Xiaotao, are you confident you can win over Huo Yuhao?"
Ma Xiaotao was stunned. For a moment, she thought her master had discovered her feelings. But then she realized—this was even more awkward!
"Me? Win over Yuhao?"
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