Soul Beasts!
Ye Yingluo's expression darkened slightly. Although Wu Changkong's method was theoretically feasible, it was practically impossible.
Leaving aside everything else, just considering the current number of soul beasts, seeing even one was a luxury, let alone hunting a suitable one.
Currently, only a few large families could possess soul beast soul rings. This wasn't just a matter of money; family background and strength were indispensable.
Because acquiring a soul beast soul ring now required bribing the Spirit Pagoda. This definitely required a certain social status, and then a large amount of money. After all, the Star Dou Great Forest was basically under the control of the Spirit Pagoda, and the Star Dou Fortress was also under their management.
Ostensibly, they controlled soul beasts to prevent them from wantonly interfering with the human world, but secretly they captured soul beasts for research. Moreover, members of large families could also pay to enter and obtain soul rings. It could be said that most of the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest were now the 'private property' of the Spirit Pagoda, tools for their profit-making.
The difficulty involved was not only known to Ye Yingluo, but Lin Xiuran himself also understood it. Even with ten million Federal Credits, it was merely a drop in the ocean; he probably wouldn't even be able to acquire a hundred-year-old Soul Beast. A million Federal Credits
could only buy a hundred-year-old Soul Spirit, let alone a true hundred-year-old Soul Beast. Both capturing and raising them were extremely difficult. Not to mention the necessary expenses, those were priceless, reserved for the Soul Masters of large families.
Lin Xiuran gave a wry smile, looked at Ye Yingluo, and said, "Teacher Ye, it's alright, there's always a way."
"But..." Ye Yingluo ultimately couldn't bear it. After all, as a teacher, how could she do nothing when she saw her student in such a state? But ultimately, she couldn't do anything about it.
"It's not necessarily about acquiring a soul beast's soul ring."
At this moment, Wu Changkong's leisurely voice interrupted Ye Yingluo's thoughts.
She looked at Wu Changkong with surprise and hurriedly asked, "Teacher Wu, didn't you say that only soul beast soul rings work?"
Wu Changkong glanced at her coldly and said indifferently, "I didn't say that."
Indeed, Wu Changkong only mentioned that soul beast soul rings were one method, but didn't say that this was the only method.
Ye Yingluo helplessly spread her hands, then said somewhat seriously, "Teacher Wu, please tell me quickly, this concerns this child's future."
Wu Changkong turned his cold gaze to Lin Xiuran and said calmly, "Actually, it's still very possible that it's just due to insufficient soul spirit power. If one isn't enough, perhaps absorbing a few more can reawaken a soul ring, and the quality might even be higher."
If that were the case, then it was still worth planning, after all, he could afford a hundred-year soul ring. He happened to have ten million Federal Coins given to him by the clan elder; he could try a few first.
"Thank you, Teacher Wu."
After resolving Lin Xiuran's problem, Wu Changkong walked away with an air of aloofness.
Ye Yingluo watched his retreating figure and snorted in dissatisfaction, "Damn it, who told you to be so aloof!"
Of course, she was still grateful to Wu Changkong for helping Lin Xiuran.
"That's enough, Xiuran, at least there's hope. Besides, I've never seen Teacher Wu say so much before. This time he's said more than I've ever heard him say in all my previous encounters." Ye Yingluo clicked her tongue in surprise. She didn't understand Wu Changkong's way of doing things at all. Although she liked him before, now that she had been rejected, she had focused her attention on her students.
To be honest, Lin Xiuran was also surprised that Wu Changkong could explain things to him so carefully. After all, he wasn't a student in Class Zero, and Wu Changkong had always been so indifferent to everything.
After finishing his classes for the day, Lin Xiuran wanted to go to the East Sea Spirit Pagoda again to buy another soul spirit to try it out. Anyway, he had enough money.
Originally, Lin Xiuran planned to take a taxi, since he had enough money now. But as soon as he arrived at the school gate, he saw that familiar yet unfamiliar figure again.
"Sister Zixin, what do you want to see me about?" Lin Xiuran looked at the smiling girl in front of him. She was completely different from last time, as if she had regained her usual enthusiasm.
Ouyang Zixin smiled and said, "Brother Xiuran, I heard it's your birthday today?"
Birthday?
Lin Xiuran was slightly taken aback. Come to think of it, he had forgotten. No wonder the clan elder came to see him today. It turned out it was his birthday.
Ouyang Zixin continued, "Let's go celebrate! I've already chosen a place."
Looking at Ouyang Zixin's seemingly genuine smile, Lin Xiuran was momentarily dazed. The contrast between her scolding him for Xu Xiaoyu a few days ago and her previous warm smiles made it difficult for him to distinguish between reality and illusion.
Ultimately, however, the smile prevailed. After all, Ouyang Zixin had helped him a lot before, and regardless of her motives, he should be grateful to her.
Lin Xiuran knew that this was likely a scheme orchestrated by Xu Xiaoyu, but he didn't know what she was going to frame him for. But it didn't matter; he'd treat it as the last time.
If Ouyang Zixin truly celebrated his birthday, that would be fine, but if it was for Xu Xiaoyu's sake, then this was the last time. He'd rather never contact Ouyang Zixin again.
Lin Xiuran still agreed to Ouyang Zixin's request.
Ouyang Zixin had brought a driver. Although the Ouyang family wasn't as wealthy as the Xu family, they were still far better off than ordinary families. A professional driver was naturally provided.
The soul-guided car was much faster than the soul-guided bus, and the driver was very skilled. In less than half an hour, the two arrived at a garden in the suburbs.
Donghai City, as the second largest coastal city, ranks second only to Tianhai City in overall urban economy within the Tianhai Alliance. It can be said that almost every place is well-developed, and the suburbs are especially well-designed with gardens and many elegant pavilions. The landscaping is very successful, making it a perfect place for an outing, so it's quite normal to celebrate a birthday here.
Soon, led by Ouyang Zixin, the two arrived at a beautifully manicured garden. It was located by a river, next to a small grove of trees, and the environment looked very tranquil. It was just that for some reason, it was a little too quiet.
After the suburbs of Donghai City were completed, many gardens were rented out or sold. Gardens like this, which were meticulously manicured, all had owners.
Lin Xiuran knew whose property this was; it was the one that Xu Junwen bought for Xu Xiaoyu's birthday celebration one year. It was considered an asset of the Xu family.
Arriving here, Lin Xiuran gave a bitter smile. He had basically guessed what would happen and wasn't too heartbroken, as he was somewhat prepared.
(End of Chapter)