For Grandmaster and the other seven students, the appearance of the Virtual Combat Room made this night extremely interesting and novel. But for Ao Siqin, this night was nothing more than an ordinary one.
In fact, when Ao Siqin realized that this night was already the last day of his precious seven-day vacation, he even felt a trace of unhappiness.
"Ah, my wonderful vacation… just like that, it was all spent on making soul tools. It really feels like back in my past life in high school—finally finishing all my homework, only to realize the vacation was already over.
Come to think of it, it's already been seven days. Why haven't Dean Flender and the teachers returned yet? Even if obtaining the eighth soul ring is relatively difficult, it shouldn't take this long, right? Could it be that Flender went to look for Teacher Liu Erlong?"
Lying flat on his bed and sighing about how quickly the vacation time had passed, Ao Siqin once again let his thoughts wander unconsciously.
As for the safety of Flender and the others, Ao Siqin wasn't particularly worried. Five Soul Saints with clear divisions of labor, dealing with a soul beast of around fifty thousand years—even if something were to go wrong, it wouldn't be easy. What's more, Food-type Soul Saint Shao Xin was also present. Even if someone was unlucky enough to get injured, there shouldn't be any major problems.
Glancing at the time and seeing that it was already 8:30 in the evening, Ao Siqin forcefully dispelled his lazy thought of going straight to sleep and began his daily routine of meditation.
After finishing meditation, Ao Siqin would enter the Omniscient Library to train his soul tool crafting skills. He wasn't sure whether it was due to the continuous attempts at soul-forging during this period, but he discovered that his perception of the state of metals seemed to have been enhanced somewhat. This enhancement made him feel that engraving formations had become easier than before.
Coincidentally, Ao Siqin's soul power level had now reached level 37, which meant it was time to start considering upgrading the soul tools he wore on his body.
As light and darkness alternated, just as the sky was beginning to brighten, Ao Siqin left the dormitory to start his morning training. After stepping outside, as expected, he saw Tang San jumping down from the rooftop. After exchanging greetings, the two of them should have gone about their own business, but today Tang San unexpectedly suggested running together with Ao Siqin.
Seeing the surprise in Ao Siqin's eyes, Tang San smiled and explained, "Every time I experience dawn, it makes me feel especially relaxed. Having a friend accompany me for a run at this time is also a pretty good choice.
No matter what, Xiao Ao, you were the first person who truly accepted me into this team. Actually, it's not just me—even on the girls' side, especially Rongrong, you played no small role in helping her integrate into the team so quickly.
Don't rush to deny it. Although you said that the video you showed us in the cafeteria back then was just to let everyone understand Oscar's 'romantic progress,' if it weren't for that video, how could we have seen Ning Rongrong's efforts?
As for me, even when I deliberately distanced myself from everyone back then, you were still intentionally or unintentionally looking out for me. You never refused to answer the questions I asked you. Isn't that enough?
It's just that there's something I don't quite understand. From the very beginning, you seemed to strongly hope that we new students could quickly establish mutual understanding with the older students. May I ask why that is?
And those soul tools—don't say they're all research results of the academy's teachers. There are many signs indicating that the soul tool technology was taught to the academy by you. But in my opinion, you didn't really need to share this kind of technology at all."
Faced with Tang San's two questions, Ao Siqin truly didn't know how to answer for a moment.
Helping the new students and the older students establish tacit understanding subconsciously was simply because, in his memories, these people were originally an excellent team. He didn't want his arrival to affect their friendship—but he couldn't say that.
Ao Siqin had no intention of confessing his identity to Tang San.
After running in silence for a stretch of distance, Ao Siqin finally spoke. "Because I need to borrow momentum.
Soul tools are inherently a part of the soul master civilization on the Douluo Continent. After I accidentally obtained the inheritance of soul tools, I've always wanted to carry their power forward. If I succeed, my name will be passed down forever across the continent, recorded in history—that would make life's opportunities worthwhile.
You've also seen how useful soul tools are. Whether in daily life or in combat, promoting soul tools is absolutely not a bad thing. But precisely because soul tools are so useful—useful enough to cause tremendous impact on the entire soul master world—promoting them becomes extremely difficult.
This difficulty might be something I can't overcome with my own strength alone, even if I break through to the level of a Titled Douluo in the future. So I need helpers.
I come from a poor family. Whether it's researching soul tool production or cultivation, both require money. The most profitable method I can think of is selling soul tools. But even if I'm only selling some life-type soul tools, it's still full of danger for a low-level soul master like me.
To ensure my own safety, I need backing. Dean Flender and the others are the first backing I chose.
Through the dean's channels, if we only sell low-level life-type soul tools and small-space storage soul tools, it definitely won't attract the attention of the continent's top powers, or even Spirit Hall. That's because they themselves still retain some soul tool inheritances. This scale of soul tool circulation won't affect the overall structure of the soul master world.
As for the covetousness from lower-tier forces that might be stirred up by the profits from selling soul tools, that's actually nothing to worry about either.
At present, the profits we gain from soul tools haven't reached the point where they'd be so jealous as to disregard everything. Pressure will definitely exist, but with Dean Flender and the others' strength, withstanding threats at the Soul Douluo level isn't much of a problem.
However, if I truly want soul tools to bloom with dazzling brilliance, relying on Dean Flender and the others alone won't be enough. I'll need more helpers.
You are my targets. Being able to enter Shrek Academy proves that your talents are beyond doubt. Even if you're unable to help me in the future, befriending future powerhouses comes with no loss to me, right?
Of course, that's only one part of the reason. The most important reason is that I genuinely acknowledge your strength and character, and I'm willing to become teammates who can entrust our backs to each other. I wonder if you can accept this answer?"
After saying this, Ao Siqin stopped and calmly looked at Tang San. Tang San also stopped, carefully staring into Ao Siqin's eyes. After about five seconds, Tang San said:
"I can accept it. Everyone has their own thoughts and secrets. Thank you for being willing to tell me honestly. I believe what you said at the end—you truly want to become a team with us. I do too."
As he spoke, Tang San extended his right hand toward Ao Siqin, a pleasant arc forming at the corner of his mouth. Ao Siqin also extended his right hand.
The newly risen sun and the clasped right hands bore witness to the friendship between two young men, each carrying secrets and possessing extraordinary futures.
After finishing morning training, when Ao Siqin and Tang San arrived at the cafeteria, they discovered that the entire cafeteria contained only the two of them. The untouched food on the tables told them that the other students hadn't come here to eat yet.
Ao Siqin somewhat uncertainly checked the time—it was already 6:20. Classes would start at seven o'clock. Considering they still needed some rest after eating, eating now was definitely not early.
"Did I miss some message last night? Did Grandmaster say yesterday that today would still be a day off?" Ao Siqin turned his head and asked Tang San behind him.
"No," Tang San replied, his expression somewhat speechless. "I think they just stayed up too late and overslept."
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