"Additional conditions?" Bai He stared at Yu Yan for a moment, then frowned. "A method to increase spirit ring age is indeed extraordinary. Young friend Yu Yan, state whatever terms you wish."
Because of Yu Yan's words, Bai He felt a prick of misgiving, yet faced with a way to raise spirit ring age, the boy's demand seemed perfectly reasonable.
"Clan Leader Bai He, as a Spirit Douluo you should be able to see my Spirit Power Level, right?"
Before mentioning any conditions, Yu Yan brought up something seemingly unrelated.
Hearing the question, Bai He—who'd been stunned by the purple second spirit ring—finally focused on the boy's Spirit Power Level.
A quick sweep told him: Rank 26.
The sight made Bai He silently exclaim; at this age, Rank 26 plus a thousand-year second spirit ring—this child would surely surpass him.
"To reach Rank 26 at your age, young friend Yu Yan, is truly impressive."
Judging by looks and bearing, Bai He guessed thirteen or fourteen, mainly because the boy's calm air added years.
A thirteen-year-old Rank 26 Spirit Grandmaster? He'd seen plenty—nothing special.
"Then, Clan Leader Bai He, do you know how old I am?"
Bai He's calm reaction surprised Yu Yan; he was the first to stay unruffled upon learning the rank.
"From your appearance, about thirteen or fourteen, maybe eleven or twelve at the youngest." Having spoken, Bai He continued, "Good, but I've met many geniuses—"
Listening to the rambling, Yu Yan almost laughed; he'd thought the old man unflappable, but it was pure misunderstanding.
"Senior, I won't turn eight for another month; your guess is way off."
To keep the negotiation on track, Yu Yan cut in and gave his real age.
"Just like Clear Sky Sect…"
Mid-example, the name froze on Bai He's tongue; he slapped his forehead, unwilling to believe what he'd heard.
"Young friend Yu Yan, what did you just say?"
After an internal struggle, he simply asked for confirmation.
"I said I'm not yet eight. Senior Bai He, you're completely wrong."
Yu Yan was pleased; with achievements like his, how could he not feel proud?
"What!!"
Now certain, Bai He cried out, looking the boy up and down while muttering: "Nearly eight? You're not joking?"
"Eight years old, Rank 26 Spirit Grandmaster—are you teasing me?"
"Why would I lie about something so easily exposed? Here's my martial soul awakening certificate; want to see?"
Yu Yan grinned, pushed the document across the table.
In a flash of white, Bai He appeared beside him, snatching it up.
He read, rubbed his eyes, read again—five times—then stared at Yu Yan as if at a monster, emotions churning.
"Your talent is peerless; only today do I see a true Genius."
Having seen countless talents, from now on when asked who is a Genius, Bai He would think only of Yu Yan.
Not yet eight, Rank 26, purple second spirit ring—every prodigy he knew paled before this.
"Since you know, let's return to the condition." After giving the old man a moment, Yu Yan stated: "The method must not be shared; only Speed Clan members may use it."
The Whale Dragon spirit ring boost still had great value for future trades; outsiders must not learn it.
"Hmm?"
Bai He's brows knit as he pondered the warning behind the demand.
Was displaying that monstrous talent a threat? If the clan broke the pact, would the boy exact revenge once powerful?
While Bai He mused, Yu Yan calmly sipped tea, unhurried.
He believed the clan chief would choose wisely.
As the cup neared empty, Bai He sighed: "I agree. By a thousand years of Speed Clan honor, the method will never leak; if violated, may our descendants never Cultivate again."
For the proud Speed Clan, such an oath was absolute.
"Thank you for your cooperation, Senior Bai He."
Everything went as planned; Yu Yan relaxed and offered insincere thanks.
"Young friend, a purple second spirit ring draws attention; we're poor fighters. If others capture my clansmen, torture them…"
Bai He voiced a real concern: he could promise not to speak, but couldn't guarantee his clansmen wouldn't be forced.
"Rest assured, Senior, I have a solution."
As he spoke, the purple ring around him slowly turned yellow.
The Cang Feng Secret Art could change spirit ring color; he would gift a crippled version—only purple-to-yellow—to earn the clan's gratitude.
spirit rings can change color?
Bai He's jaw dropped; he felt like an utter country bumpkin.