DD2—Chapter 14: Why Do You Choose to Talk About This Matter?
"That's not necessarily true," Meng Hongchen had a different opinion. She said softly, "Xiao, how about we make a bet? Let's bet on how long it will take Huo Yuhao to pass the Level 2 Soul Engineer Assessment."
Hearing this, Xiao Hongchen's expression suddenly changed slightly, and he said loudly, "Are you short on money again? So you want to make money by betting with me? I lost the last bet, and you won so much money from me. It's only been a short time, and you've spent all those gold soul coins?"
Meng, Grandpa is here. If you need money, just ask Grandpa for it! Grandpa is much richer than me."
A dimple appeared at the corner of Meng Hongchen's mouth. She stretched out her slender white fingers, played with the ends of her wine-red hair, and curled it up slightly. "Xiao, you're not afraid, are you? I remember that it took you a full month and a half to become a first-level soul engineer. There is indeed a certain gap between you and Huo Yuhao."
"Afraid? There is no such word as fear in my dictionary!" Xiao Hongchen was quite confident. "After all, I am the number one genius in the Sun-Moon Empire in a thousand years. I am now thirteen years old and only one step away from becoming a Soul King. I am also a fourth-level soul engineer. Even my grandfather couldn't compare to me when he was my age!
I admit that Huo Yuhao is indeed a genius, as he became a first-level soul engineer in just twenty days. However, he can never compare with me in terms of talent. After all, I focused most of my energy on soul power cultivation back then!"
Jing Hongchen, who was sitting on a chair nearby, was happily watching Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen bickering with each other. For someone like him who had become a grandfather, it was undoubtedly a happy thing to see the conversation between the younger generations.
But when he heard Xiao Hongchen comparing himself to others, he suddenly couldn't hold it in anymore. 'Apart from your talent and hard work, wasn't everything else thanks to me for your achievements today?' As long as it was a rare treasure that could help Xiao Hongchen, he would try his best to obtain it for him. Just from the background, Xiao Hongchen had already won over too many people. After all, as a grandfather, he would naturally try his best to consider the future of Xiao Hongchen and his sister.
Of course, although he felt somewhat helpless about Xiao Hongchen's remarks, Jing Hongchen was not prepared to speak out to stop him. After all, Xiao Hongchen usually looked so arrogant.
Moreover, in Jing Hongchen's opinion, being confident is a good thing. After all, confidence is one of the necessary qualities of a strong person. A person who has lost confidence will find it difficult to become a strong person.
Of course, Xiao Hongchen also had the capital to be confident. In the Sun-Moon Empire, there was indeed no one who could surpass Xiao Hongchen in terms of talent. In Jing Hongchen's view, his grandson and granddaughter would become ninth-level soul engineers in the future.
With the addition of him, the Hongchen family would have three ninth-level soul engineers in the future. By then, the weight of the Hongchen family in the eyes of His Majesty would surely increase a lot.
Meng Hongchen at the side said, "Oh," and then continued, "Huo Yuhao passed the first-level soul engineer assessment in 20 days, breaking the record. I'm laughing at you for losing."
"Shut up! Meng, you're going too far! I have done many things that deserve your praise; why don't you ever praise me?
Didn't Huo Yuhao just break the record? Why do you specifically mention this? If I didn't know, I would think he is your brother! Why do you only speak for outsiders?" Xiao Hongchen said with some sorrow.
Meng Hongchen blinked her eyes, showing an innocent expression. "Xiao, are you a little anxious? I am just stating the facts."
"I'm not in a hurry!" Xiao Hongchen said loudly.
"Okay, okay! Stop arguing!" Jing Hongchen was somewhat helpless. He stood up from his chair and said, "Anyway, Huo Yuhao did break the record. As the dean, I have to show my appreciation to such an outstanding student like him.
Meng, please inform Xuan Ziwen and ask him to bring Huo Yuhao to my place. I will personally give him two level 4 soul guidance devices as a reward."
"Okay, Grandpa." Meng Hongchen nodded and then turned to leave.
Jing Hongchen watched the flying soul guidance device escape light emerge and gradually disappear from his sight, then he withdrew his gaze with relief.
He looked at Xiao Hongchen standing aside and sighed. "Xiao, you are too obsessed with winning or losing. In this world, there will always be someone who will surpass you in some aspects.
I was one of the most talented people back then, but I was stuck at level 94 and couldn't make any progress. I still haven't reached level 95 and become a Super Douluo. This is undoubtedly a regretful thing.
After all, if I can become a Super Douluo, I might have the opportunity to become a tenth-level soul engineer who is unprecedented and will never be surpassed.
And there are several Extreme Douluo who have reached level ninety-nine in this world. There is no doubt that they are much stronger than me in soul power cultivation. However, with my attainments in soul guidance devices, there are only a few people in this world who are better than me.
Every man has his strengths and weaknesses. Even if Huo Yuhao is more talented than you in terms of soul engineering, his level of soul engineering will not be comparable to yours in the future.
After all, his innate soul power is only at level one. Even if he uses some common natural treasures to improve his foundation, he has no hope of becoming a Titled Douluo. Failure to become a Titled Douluo means failure to become a ninth-level soul engineer. You should understand this principle.
Take the amazingly talented Xuan Ziwen, for example. I recognize his talent as a soul engineer, but he has yet to become a Titled Douluo, which means he will never be able to create a ninth-level soul guidance device in his lifetime."
Xiao Hongchen clenched his fists and said word by word, "Grandpa, I just don't want to lose. Even if I lose, I will win back! Even if the person who defeats me is a Titled Douluo, I will find a way to defeat him! This is my persistence!"
"Huo Yuhao broke the record, so I will create a record that he will never be able to surpass in his lifetime. Next, I will go all out to become a Soul King as soon as possible, and then pass the fifth-level Soul Engineering assessment!"
"Breakthrough."
Huo Yuhao let out a long breath, clenched his fists, and felt the abundant soul power in his body. Now, he was already a fifteenth-level soul master.
While learning about soul guidance devices from Xuan Ziwen, he took the Soul Ascension Pill.
Soul Ascension Pills can help soul masters improve their soul power. Generally speaking, a level 30 soul elder can improve his soul power by one level after taking a Soul Ascension Pill. That's why this pill can bring such a huge improvement to Huo Yuhao.
Of course, since the Soul Ascension Pill has a milder nature, its medicinal power is also stronger.
So after he took the pill, he did not immediately become a level 15 soul master, but as he practiced, the medicinal power gradually dissipated in his body.
(End of this chapter)