Douluo Continent: Taking Tang San to fight Gangzi

Chapter 53 Xiao Lin Offers Advice

As the group entered the deeper parts of the Soul Hunter Forest, they found themselves in a more secluded area.

Xiao Lin noticed that Wang Neng and the others had begun to take things seriously in a way that was clearly visible to the naked eye.

Wang Neng and Xu Yi were almost touching, both of them looking around at their sides with great alertness.

Su Yuntao stood alone beside Xiao Gui, never leaving her side, acting as her bodyguard.

Not only them, but Tang San and Xiao Wu were also keeping a close watch on everything around them, their muscles taut.

This was their stress response after hearing the cry of an unknown soul beast upon entering the interior.

Even with the stone egg scouting ahead, and even with Tang San's Blue Silver Grass perception.

At this moment, only Xiao Lin remained relaxed, just like before.

Ahead, Wang Neng was holding a wood-chopping knife, constantly chopping down bushes that were obstructing his view.

This mission isn't particularly difficult, since few soul beasts with healing abilities are especially skilled in combat.

However, it is indeed quite difficult.

There aren't many soul beasts with healing abilities, so it's very likely that Xiao Lin and his group won't be able to find one until they go deeper into the Soul Hunting Forest.

Furthermore, soul beasts with healing abilities may cooperate with other soul beasts for mutual benefit, meaning that Xiao Lin and his group may face attacks from more than two soul beasts.

"This can't go on."

Xiao Lin thought that searching for soul beasts aimlessly would greatly increase the randomness and danger.

So Xiao Lin went directly to Xiao Gui's side and asked her what she wanted most.

"Sister Gui, what type of soul skill do you want most? Healing, enhancement/amplification, or detoxification?"

Xiao Lin was worried that Xiao Gui wouldn't understand, so he gave her several examples to choose from.

"Me?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Gui fell silent for a moment, and began to recall the knowledge she had learned in class.

After a short while, Xiao Gui frowned and said softly, "If possible, I still want my first soul skill to be healing, to become a physician, and a healing-type soul master is my dream. But if that's not possible, it would be best to be a detoxification type."

"That makes things simple. I still recommend that Sister Gui's first soul skill be of the detoxification type."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lin thought for less than a second before recommending a worse option.

Xiao Lin's words immediately made Xiao Gui frown slightly, looking at Xiao Lin with confusion.

"Sister Gui probably doesn't like fighting because she didn't choose an amplification-type support soul skill. The two soul skills she chose are more suitable for logistical work, that's one reason."

"Since Sister Gui wants to become a doctor, she should be well-rounded rather than specializing in treatment. So, there is actually no difference between detoxification first and treatment first. That's the second point."

"Thirdly, since Sister Gui's first choice is a healing rather than a detoxification type soul skill, it means that Sister Gui values ​​healing soul skills more. Therefore, using the more powerful second soul skill for healing will be more effective than using the first soul skill for healing."

"Sister Gui, what do you think?"

Xiao Lin smiled slightly and asked in return.

"But my first soul skill is a detoxification type soul skill, so it may take me a long time to earn back the money I entrusted to Captain Wang Neng this time."

Sister Xiao Gui was also in a dilemma. Although Xiao Lin's words made sense, it was still better to consider the practicalities of the situation.

"I see."

Xiao Lin also agreed with this reasoning. If he wanted to make money, it was indeed better to heal his soul skills first.

Xiao Lin also fell silent at this moment. With the books he had read, he could certainly find a soul beast for Sister Gui that had both detoxification and healing abilities.

They even found a healing-type soul skill for Sister Gui that could improve along with her soul power level.

However, these soul skills are extremely rare. Soul beasts with two abilities, or healing soul skills that improve with level, are very rare in the Soul Hunting Forest.

It might even take a month to find it.

Unless it's in Sunset Forest or Star Dou Great Forest, where there are more soul beasts and a stronger ecosystem, Xiao Lin doesn't think he can find that kind of soul beast within a month.

Xiao Lin and the others weren't here to become savages; they were just here for training.

I can't just stay away from Nottingham College for a month and then not come back.

If Notting Academy believes they have gone missing, and Tang Hao also misunderstands, the entire city of Notting might be razed to the ground.

Less than a minute later, Xiao Lin's lips curled up; he had a good idea.

"Sister Gui, I wonder if you'd be interested in becoming a food-type Soul Master? Your Osmanthus Martial Soul is edible, after all."

"Moreover, the spirit creations of food-type spirit masters can make a lot of money, so we can even consider making the first spirit skill an amplification type spirit skill."

At this moment, Tang San and Xiao Wu were slightly taken aback when they saw Xiao Lin's familiar smile.

The two exchanged a glance, neither of them willing to reveal that Xiao Lin had used Sister Gui for experiments.

"Food-type? Can I really do that?"

Sister Gui was also very confused. Her teacher told her that her future soul skills would involve using the fragrance of flowers to heal and so on.

After all, her martial soul isn't an entire osmanthus tree; her innate conditions are limited, and she can only summon a small portion of the osmanthus martial soul.

The fragrance of this flower doesn't have a very wide range, making it unsuitable for a healing support Soul Master in battle. It can only contribute behind the scenes and in logistics.

But Xiao Lin's words suddenly opened her mind. So this is how it can be done?

But when she summons her Osmanthus Martial Soul, she can only hold out this many in her hands. Is that really enough?

Seeing Xiao Gui's somewhat confused expression, Xiao Lin chuckled, "Xiao Gui, you don't need to worry at all."

"My method may prevent you from becoming a food-type Soul Master, but it will ensure that your Soul Skills aren't too bad."

"I want to know, will there be any consequences after Sister Gui's martial soul is shattered?"

Xiao Lin squinted slightly, and his smile resembled that of a fox.

"My martial spirit is shattered? You mean, is it alright if part of my martial spirit is gone?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Gui asked with some confusion.

"Yes, yes, that's it."

"It seems not. I only summon a handful of Osmanthus Martial Souls. If a few fall off, it doesn't affect me. Sometimes when I recall my Martial Soul, a few Osmanthus flowers will fall off."

Xiao Gui's face showed a look of reminiscence, and she said with some uncertainty.

"Great, this is it. It seems that you have the basic requirements to become a food-type Soul Master, Sister Gui."

Xiao Lin became excited instantly. If Sister Gui succeeded, it would also be helpful for Tang San's Blue Silver Grass.

The only difference is that Sister Gui's martial spirit is composed of separate osmanthus blossoms.

At this moment, Su Yuntao, who was feeling increasingly uneasy, also fixed his gaze on Xiao Lin.

Su Yuntao frowned and suddenly asked, "Can this Osmanthus Martial Soul really transform into a food-type martial soul?"

"Of course, it's very simple."

Xiao Lin said this very seriously and with a firm tone.

"First of all, osmanthus flowers are edible. Secondly, even if Sister Gui's martial soul is lost, it won't affect her main body. Finally, there's the issue of the soul incantation for food-type martial souls."

"Then it's very simple. Sister Gui, why don't you try a soul ring that increases your vitality? It might give you a powerful healing soul skill."

"Considering that Sister Gui's martial soul is osmanthus, which is not particularly adaptable, then the best soul beast would be a plant-type soul beast."

"And I happen to know a plant-type soul beast that would be perfect for Sister Gui, and it happens to be in the Soul Hunter Forest."

"Even if we fail, it won't affect Sister Gui. She'll still get at least one healing-type soul skill."

As Xiao Lin spoke, Xiao Gui, who was standing next to him, was already breathing rapidly.

If what Xiao Lin said is true, then she might become very successful.

"Okay, I want to try!"

(End of this chapter)