Douluo: The Peerless Tang Sect - The Ordinary Life of a Supporting Character

Chapter 25 Again and Again

"I don't think I've ever seen anyone else use a soul-guided thruster."

"Because it's not practical for Soul Masters," Lin Xiao explained. "The Soul Guidance Propulsion Device was originally designed to improve the Soul Masters' evasion ability, but after actual combat, it was found that the Soul Guidance Propulsion Device is not as effective as a Soul Guidance Shield of the same level."

"First is the consumption of soul power. Each time this kind of soul-guided propulsion device is in the air or propulsing, it continuously consumes soul power. If you only use a melee soul tool, the soul power consumption is acceptable, but almost all soul masters also use a ranged soul tool that requires soul power to drive, and at this time, soul power is not enough."

"Furthermore, when using soul-guided thrusters to dodge attacks, the direction still needs to be controlled by the soul master himself. In comparison, soul-guided shields are much more convenient. Moreover, we soul masters don't have your robust physiques. Using soul-guided thrusters too much will only injure us."

Wang Nan understood that this was the consequence of the two factions not communicating with each other.

Because Soul Masters don't use Martial Souls or Soul Skills in combat, they only need to focus on increasing their Soul Power. As a result, they lack both the abundant Soul Power and the robust physique of Soul Masters, leading to situations where some Soul Tools they create are unusable.

The same applies to the Martial Soul system. There are clearly some soul tools that are simple to operate but extremely powerful, and can bring about a qualitative improvement with just a little learning. However, because they look down on them, some soul tools that are suitable for them have not been discovered for a long time.

"Then I'll take this kind of soul-guided propulsion device."

Are you sure?

"Yes, I'm sure. If the soul-guided thruster technology is truly mature, I think the improvement it can bring me will far exceed twenty percent."

"Alright, I'll listen to you. But a level two soul tool is still too low for you. I'll go back and think about it carefully, and try to make you a soul propulsion device that can change direction flexibly in the air."

"Okay, I'll wait for your message."

After discussing the creation of the soul tool, the two parted ways. Lin Xiao returned to the Soul Guidance Department, while Wang Nan continued walking towards his dormitory.

However, after taking only a few steps, another red figure appeared in front of them.

"Why are you so slow? I waited for you here after I saw you come out of the fighting area, but you're only just arriving now." The speaker was Ma Xiaotao, who was wearing a red school uniform.

The same red color as the 100,000-year soul ring is the mark of an inner court disciple. Wang Nan only just realized that Ma Xiaotao was already an inner court disciple at this age.

"Actually, I also wanted to start my cultivation from the outer academy, but as you know, I can easily hurt the people around me if I'm not careful, so I have no choice but to live with the teacher." Ma Xiaotao explained when she saw Wang Nan looking at her school uniform.

"So you came here this time because of the Martial Soul?"

Wang Nan noticed a significant increase in his mental strength after his first encounter with Ji Tongxuan. The same thing happened after his last match against Ma Xiaotao, which made him look at Ma Xiaotao with the same disdain he felt for a giant power bank, and he even felt a growing anticipation for their next encounter.

"No, there hasn't been a case of spirit backlash since last time. This time, my teacher asked me to bring you some things."

As she spoke, Ma Xiaotao took out her small red bag again.

"These are medicines to aid in cultivation, but I rarely use them. The soul power enhanced by using medicine is not stable," she said as she took out some. "I actually don't recommend you use them, but I still prepared a portion for you."

"These are some medicinal herbs. Some are for making soup, some are for bathing, and a small portion can be eaten directly. Most of them are for enhancing physical fitness and improving the quality of soul power. I've marked the effects and usage for you."

"Oh, and remember, although these are all rare and precious herbs, they cannot be used in large quantities in a short period of time. Otherwise, if the body does not fully metabolize them, impurities will accumulate in the body. It is best to use them only once a month."

"These are several types of incense. Lighting them during meditation can slightly increase the rate of soul power enhancement and is also beneficial for refining mental power..."

Ma Xiaotao's bag was like an otherworldly pocket, from which she continuously pulled out one strange and wonderful item after another. Fortunately, Wang Nan also had a storage soul tool, otherwise he could probably open a general store here.

"The last two things are..."

Finally, Ma Xiaotao took out a scroll and a box.

"This scroll is the method I'm currently using to cultivate soul power. I don't know what you're using, but this one has been continuously improved and perfected by the academy, so it should be easier to use."

Wang Nan's current method of cultivating soul power was taught to him by Wang Xing. Although it is unknown whether it can be considered a top-level technique, the soul power cultivated in this way will be more robust than that of ordinary soul masters, and it is not something commonplace.

What's in this box?

Ma Xiaotao glanced around and, seeing no one was nearby, approached mysteriously. "You'll know once you open it."

Wang Nan took the box and opened it. Immediately, a rich aura of light rushed towards him. This warm and gentle aura nourished his entire body, making him vaguely feel that his soul power level seemed to have increased. Even the ball of light in his sea of ​​consciousness moved slightly.

"On Poseidon Island, there is a golden tree that possesses light and the vitality of life. The branch in the box is a piece that naturally fell off from it. Wearing it with you often is good for your health."

When Yan Shaozhe promised Wang Nan that he would send him the same resources as Ma Xiaotao every year, Wang Nan didn't realize anything. But now that the resources were actually in his hands, Wang Nan realized just how valuable they were.

No, or rather, some things are priceless. Like this branch, it's unknown how many years it takes for a golden tree to naturally shed a branch, and in some ways, this thing is already comparable to a soul bone.

Wang Nan originally thought that the treatment he received as a core disciple was already quite good, but he didn't expect it to be so far inferior to Ma Xiaotao's. Only the royal families of a few major empires could probably manage to cultivate disciples with such ease as Shrek Academy.

"I've taken everything I brought for you, so I'm heading back now." Ma Xiaotao was quick and efficient, and she had already run off as she spoke. "I saw your performance during the upgrade assessment, it was amazing. I'll come back and challenge you to a fight another day."

"Okay, see you another day."

Wang Nan waved his hand, then carefully placed the golden tree branch close to his body, and finally looked at the storage soul tool on his wrist.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he always felt a heavy weight on his wrist.

(End of this chapter)