In Douluo Continent, Tang San raids my base right from the start.

Chapter 18: Good Investments You Shouldn't Miss

Time flies, and October is here in the blink of an eye.

"Finally, I've reached level 10." Late at night, Zhu Wu, who was sitting on the edge of his bed cultivating his soul power, opened his eyes.

Turning my head to look around, I saw moonlight streaming through the windows, making the room fairly well-lit. My roommates were all asleep, and the room was quiet.

"I'll ask for leave from the academic affairs office tomorrow morning to go out and hunt for spirit rings." With that thought, he lay down and fell asleep.

Nothing happened that night. The next day, while it was still barely dawn, Zhu Wu got up early as usual, washed up, and went out for a run and to practice his Vajra Kung Fu. Only when the sun was high in the sky did he stop and rush to the cafeteria for breakfast. Afterward, he leisurely ran to the academic affairs office, knocked on the door, and went in.

"Oh, it's Xiao Zhu. Is there something you need?" Director Su smiled as he saw Zhu Wu walk in.

A level 6 innate soul power is a rare find in the vicinity of this small city of Nottingham, and he couldn't afford to pay too much attention to it.

Moreover, the dean had specifically instructed him on this matter.

"Director Su, my soul power has reached level 10. I would like to ask for leave to go out and obtain a soul ring," Zhu Wu said politely.

"What?! You're level 10 already?" Director Su exclaimed in surprise, muttering instinctively, "So fast!"

If you calculate the time, Zhu Wu has only been enrolled for 7 and a half months. Even if you include the 3 months he spent at home after his martial soul awakened, it's only been 10 and a half months in total. To go from level 6 to level 10 in such a short time, averaging 1 level every 2 and a half months, is not an ordinary speed.

"I just broke through last night," Zhu Wu replied simply.

Director Su snapped out of his reverie, his gaze sweeping over Zhu Wu. He knew Zhu Wu was diligent in his cultivation, having personally witnessed him jogging early in the morning and running at night within the academy. But such rapid improvement was truly unexpected. In his view, this wasn't just a matter of diligence; talent also played a role. Innate Level 6 Soul Power—truly extraordinary. Thinking this, he stood up from his seat.

"Xiao Zhu, sit here for a while, I'll go inform the dean right away." With that, he strode out of the teaching office.

"So, the dean wants to be my angel investor?" Zhu Wu couldn't help but think as he watched Director Su's departing figure.

Excellent taste!

Unlike Yu Xiaogang, who has a level 0.5 innate soul power but looks down on me, who has a level 6 innate soul power, he has no self-awareness at all!

Although I'm of average appearance, have no house, no car, am old, and have a low salary, I've lived in big cities, met many important people, and even been noticed by one. How could a man protected by the Spider Queen possibly be interested in a silkworm like you? I'm a high-quality man. Applying the famous quotes of certain older, toxic young women from his past life to Yu Xiaogang, he found them remarkably fitting.

"No matter which world you go to, there's no shortage of oddballs with novel thought processes," I thought to myself.

Instead of sitting down, they stood and waited quietly.

Soon, footsteps approached, and Zhu Wu turned to see the dean leading Instructor Su in a long stride.

"This student greets the Dean." Zhu Wu bowed politely.

The dean smiled and nodded, straightened his back, and walked up to Zhu Wu, saying warmly, "Zhu Wu, would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Although it's not innate full soul power, innate level 6 is not bad, is it? At least it's higher than mine!

Zhu Wu was taken aback. It wasn't that he looked down on the dean, but rather that the dean couldn't teach him anything. Besides, his path to advancement wasn't within the academy; if nothing unexpected happened, he would apply for graduation after obtaining his first spirit ring.

Little White is waiting for him to go into the mountains to find medicine!

"I will never forget the Dean's kindness and will definitely repay it in the future!" Zhu Wu bowed slightly and said politely, "However, my martial spirit is unprecedented and is destined to be a path of exploration. Therefore, I want to walk it on my own, so that even if I go astray in the end, no one will be held responsible."

"The students have no regrets," he said firmly.

"Furthermore, as the saying goes, it is better to travel ten thousand miles than to think behind closed doors. I think that this may be the direction I should take in the future."

The dean fell silent, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes. He hadn't expected Zhu Wu to have such mature insights at such a young age. It seemed the saying "children from poor families mature early" was true. However, as Zhu Wu said, there were indeed no precedents for cultivating the Silkworm Martial Soul to a high level, so there was no reference to follow, and he hadn't studied it either.

Therefore, he really couldn't teach Zhu Wu much.

If he accidentally teaches the wrong thing and ruins the lesson, he, as the teacher, will be the first to take the blame.

As for other aspects, such as the more important task of helping hunt for spirit rings, he can only help with the first two spirit rings. As for the subsequent spirit rings, they are probably not found in the low-level spirit hunting forest, nor are they something he can easily hunt with his current strength.

If a teacher doesn't understand the subject and lacks the ability to provide support, then that teacher would indeed be somewhat incompetent.

"In that case, I will not insist." He sighed and said.

This child is quite sensible; he will surely repay this promise someday. Helping him out now to leave a good impression is a good thing.

Thinking this, his expression softened, and he smiled and said, "Zhu Wu, I happen to have nothing to do these two days, so I'll accompany you to the beginner-level Soul Hunting Forest."

"What kind of spirit beast do you want to hunt for your first spirit ring? If you have any ideas, you can tell me now."

"Thank you, Dean!" Zhu Wu expressed his surprise and bowed deeply, then said, "Dean, I would like to hunt fox-type soul beasts."

"Fox-type soul beasts." The dean muttered, then smiled after a moment's thought, "That's a good choice. Many species of fox-type soul beasts possess mental abilities, such as illusion, charm, and clones, and they're not too hard to find."

Clearly, Zhu Wu had specifically chosen these fox-type soul beasts after consulting the beginner's guide to soul beasts from the Soul Hunting Forest that Xiao Chenyu had given him. Of course, none of that mattered. What mattered was that most hundred-year-old fox-type soul beasts only knew how to use illusions to bluff; they didn't possess much actual combat power. He could defeat them!

In any case, he is a level 41 Soul Master, enough to roam freely in the beginner Soul Hunting Forest.

An investment with no risk is certainly not to be missed.

Thinking of this, he continued confidently, "Don't worry, I will do my best to find you one of the best age on this trip."

"Alright, Zhu Wu, you go back to your dorm and pack your things. I'll wait for you here."

"Thank you, Dean!" Zhu Wu bowed slightly, then turned and ran out the door.

Back in the dormitory, all his roommates had already gone to class, and the place was empty. Zhu Wu quickly packed his things and returned the way he came.

Soon, with a creaking sound, a carriage slowly drove away from outside the academy gate.

At noon, upon receiving the notification, Teacher Mohen rushed to Dormitory 7 to inform everyone of Zhu Wu's whereabouts.

"What! Little Zhu broke through level 10 and was taken by the dean to obtain a spirit ring?"

"As expected of someone with innate level 6 soul power, their cultivation is incredibly fast!"

"You can't say that. Xiao Zhu works very hard. He's talented and diligent, how could his cultivation not be fast?"

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The next day, at noon, Zhu Wu followed the dean and successfully entered the Soul Hunter Forest.

After all, he is the dean of the primary soul master academy, and he already has a token, so Zhu Wu doesn't need to apply for one.

(End of this chapter)