DD2—Chapter 16: If It Weren't for the Old Master's Order
The reason why it is called the Youth Edition is mainly that, although it has similarities with the World Blessing, the gap is too big. The biggest gap is that it does not inspire the effect of the Invincible Shield.
However, this is normal. After all, this Hongchen Breastplate is just a level 4 soul guidance device, while the Invincible Shield must be at least level 5.
He must say that the soul guidance device of the Invincible Shield is truly remarkable. The fifth-level Invincible Shield can withstand the attack of any soul master below the Soul Douluo level for three seconds, while the sixth-level Invincible Shield can withstand the attack of an ordinary titled Douluo for the same duration.
Although the Invincible Shield does not possess Xiao Wu's Invincible Golden Body, it is a soul-guidance device that can be utilized by others.
"As for this storage soul guidance device, I call it the White Cloud Belt." Jing Hongchen picked up the white jade-colored belt with a smile. He spoke slowly: "I believe you have also understood the function of the storage soul guidance device. There is 30 cubic meters of storage space inside the White Cloud Belt."
With that, he handed the two soul guidance devices to Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao took the two soul guidance devices, tied the White Cloud Belt around his waist, activated his soul power, and directly stored Hongchen's breastplate in the storage space of the belt.
"Thank you, Master Jing!" Huo Yuhao smiled and immediately expressed his gratitude. After all, these were two level 4 soul guidance devices. If sold outside, they could fetch a lot of golden soul coins.
"Yeah." Jing Hongchen nodded and then said earnestly: "Yuhao, you are a natural soul engineer, so I hope you can focus on this aspect as much as possible. Illustrious Virtue Hall needs a genius like you.
In terms of soul power growth, if you experience any difficulties, just speak up. Illustrious Virtue Hall will support you with some pills to help you quickly improve your soul power level.
Of course, we will also arrange for people to supervise you while taking them to prevent problems during the process of taking the pills."
He had heard about the soul-guidance shock bomb created by Huo Yuhao, so in his opinion, even if Huo Yuhao cannot become a level 9 soul engineer in the future, he can still become a leader among level 8 soul engineers. Perhaps Huo Yuhao, standing in front of him, could become a figure like Xuan Ziwen.
Xuan Ziwen's cultivation is mediocre, but his contributions to Illustrious Virtue Hall are well-known. Today, Xuan Ziwen is still striving to overcome the difficulties of creating sealed milk bottles. If he can succeed, it would significantly enhance the overall strength of the Sun Moon Empire.
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao was speechless. Perhaps for people from the Sun Moon Empire, it is normal for them to use various elixirs to stimulate their potential and swiftly increase their soul power level, to advance their soul engineer level. Everyone follows this path.
Even though Xiao Hongchen became the youngest soul saint in the history of the Sun Moon Empire at the cost of not improving his soul power level for five years, Xu Tianran merely felt it was a pity and did not view it as an incredibly foolish decision.
"Hall Master, I want a Mysterious Water Pill." Huo Yuhao stated his need, as he required the Mysterious Water Pill for marrow cleansing and bone refinement. Since the other party would supervise its use, he refrained from asking for additional elixirs.
"Okay, I'll get it for you now." Jing Hongchen rubbed the ring on his hand, and a wooden box appeared. He handed the wooden box to Huo Yuhao and said, "Take it; I will protect you."
"Okay." Huo Yuhao nodded, sat down cross-legged, opened the wooden box, took out the Mysterious Water Pill, and ingested it directly. He then slowly closed his eyes.
Meng Hongchen, who was standing beside him, frowned slightly and said, "Grandpa, I'll leave first."
"Why not stay and watch this kid for a while? After all, he is a promising soul engineer. He may become your helper in the future," Jing Hongchen said happily.
Meng Hongchen shook her head and replied with a smile, "Grandpa, you know the side effects of the Mysterious Water Pill. Anyone who takes it will excrete impurities from their body. The smell is really bad, and I don't want to smell it again."
She had also taken the Mysterious Water Pill and understood the odor all too well.
Soon, Meng Hongchen left. After a while, Huo Yuhao opened his eyes and felt a bit sticky on his body. A pungent stench assaulted his nostrils, causing him to frown.
"Yuhao, why don't you stay here to clean up before you leave? I still have a lot of clothes from when Xiaowu was eleven or twelve years old. If you don't mind, you can change into those clothes and go back after taking a shower," Jing Hongchen suggested when he saw Huo Yuhao wake up.
"Okay, thank you, Hall Master!" Huo Yuhao nodded in agreement. After all, Jing Hongchen's residence was some distance from the dormitory where he lived. If he just went back like this, he would likely become someone others would avoid on the way.
Perhaps the next day, he would be the student of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy infamous for his stinkiness due to word of mouth.
After all, it's human nature to gossip. Most of the students in the academy are teenagers, and they would inevitably take full advantage of the situation to share tales.
"Yuhao, this is just a small matter. Simply express your gratitude. Come with me," Jing Hongchen said, feeling a bit moved. "After I took the Mysterious Water Pill, the hall master also let me stay for a shower.
Speaking of the hall master, if it weren't for him, I might be one of the worshippers now. Of course, it's not bad to be revered, but for me, being the Illustrious Virtue Hall master means having a broader sky!"
Old master?
Huo Yuhao felt puzzled and suspected that this referred to Kong Deming, but he had no evidence to support it.
After all, the original work does not describe how many generations of Illustrious Virtue Hall there have been. Moreover, who is responsible for the Illustrious Virtue Hall largely depends on the will of the Sun Moon Emperor. However, the Sun Moon Emperor also needs to consider the opinions of other ninth-level soul engineers.
Of course, when it comes to Kong Deming, he is indeed the first soul engineer in the true sense within the Sun Moon Empire. Ye Xishui's accomplishments in soul engineering do not compare to Kong Deming's, making Ye Xishui merely the prominent first soul engineer of the Sun Moon Empire.
After all, even many vital components of Ye Xishui's Death God's Pagoda were created by this first soul engineer of the Sun Moon Empire.
Soon, Jing Hongchen sent Huo Yuhao into the bathroom and provided him with a set of clothes.
In the bathroom, Huo Yuhao was taking a shower while feeling the changes in his body. "After taking this Mysterious Water Pill, my physical condition has improved again, and the rate of my soul power growth has increased significantly.
One Mysterious Water Pill can elevate one's innate soul power by one level. Having taken two of them, my current innate soul power should be level three."
Thinking about this made him feel happy.
Of course, two is already the limit; taking more could affect his potential.
Otherwise, after Huo Yuhao became a disciple of Fan Yu, he could consume more. Fan Yu is at least a level 8 soul engineer. Although he differs from the level 8 soul engineers of the Sun Moon Empire, acquiring some Mysterious Water Pills would not pose a significant issue for him.
In the Spiritual Sea.
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm said, "Xiao Yuhao, your physique has improved again. That's great. I'll be more confident in helping you obtain your second martial soul."
(This chapter ends)