In Douluo Continent, he tricked Xiao Wu into giving him a soul ring.

Xiao Wu was so angry that she stomped her foot and was about to chase after him when she saw Lan Si, who had defeated her that morning, walking upstairs. She stopped in her tracks. "Hey, you, Lan Si."

"Is there something you need?" Lan Si turned around and asked calmly.

Xiao Wu said, "I will definitely defeat you next time. We'll fight again after you get your first spirit ring, so you won't say I bullied you then."

“Those who are defeated by me are never considered my opponents. I give you time to catch up until you can no longer see me.”

With a slight upturn of his lips, Lan Si left behind a boastful and domineering remark from his previous life as the Desolate Heavenly Emperor, and then walked upstairs without looking back.

"Hmph, you just wait, I'll definitely beat you next time." After being humiliated twice in a row, Xiao Wu's face turned red.

"Sister Xiaowu, we support you." The work-study students didn't take Lan Si's words seriously.

Although they thought Lan Si was very strong, Lan Si was just a Soul Master like them, and it was too arrogant for him to say such things.

Tang San frowned, because he sensed an air of self-assurance in Lan Si's tone.

Upon reaching the second floor, Lan had already prepared her meal and saw a familiar face: Director Su from the Academic Affairs Office.

"Good morning, Director." Lan Si sat down opposite him with the food in her hands.

"Oh, it's Lan Si. I've already applied for your room," Director Su said, taking a key from his pocket and handing it to Lan Si.

Lan Si took the keys and thanked Director Su, saying, "Thank you, Director Su."

Director Su waved his hand with a smile, "It was nothing."

Lan Si said, "Director, there's one more thing I'd like to ask you."

Director Su picked up a bowl of meat soup, blew on it, and said, "What's the matter?"

Lan Si laughed and said, "I've broken through to level ten."

"Oh, level 10... What?!" Director Su spat out the meat soup he had just drunk. Fortunately, Lan Si was quick-witted and dodged it by picking up the food, otherwise he would have been sprayed all over his face.

Yu Xiaogang, who had just greeted Tang San downstairs and was about to get his meal, stopped in his tracks upon hearing their conversation and chose to eavesdrop.

Chapter 8 Semi-automatic Pistol

"Lan Si, say it again." Director Su stared blankly at Lan Si, his face full of disbelief.

Lan Si awakened her martial soul three months ago, with innate soul power at level five. On the day she entered school, her soul power reached level nine.

To advance four levels in three months at the Soul Master stage, averaging less than one level per month, is practically placing one among the top geniuses.

Because those with this talent usually have innate soul power of level eight, nine, or even ten, they don't need to increase their soul power so much during the Soul Master stage.

Lan Si is different. He actually broke through the first bottleneck of a Soul Master and reached level 10, based on level 9. What does this mean?

As long as Lan Si obtains a spirit ring now, he can become a true spirit master.

Looking at his age, he is six years and three months old.

A Soul Master who is six years and three months old is no less capable than those geniuses with innate Soul Power Level 9 or even full Soul Power.

"I've broken through to level ten," Lan Si said calmly.

"Good, good, good." Director Su said "good" three times in a row. He did not expect that Notting Academy would welcome three geniuses today. First, there were two with innate full soul power, and then there was Lan Si, a mutated martial soul owner who was no less than innate full soul power.

"Director Su, when can you take me to the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain my first soul ring?" Lan Si asked.

“This…” A hint of difficulty flashed across Director Su’s eyes. “Lan Si, could you see if we could postpone it for a while? The faculty members have been busy with new student enrollment these past few days. Three days.”

As he spoke, Director Su held up three fingers: "At most three days, I will organize people to take you to hunt for a soul ring."

"Well... alright." Three days it is. If all else fails, I'll have to try borrowing a token from Su Yuntao.

Just then, Yu Xiaogang, who had been eavesdropping on their conversation, came over and said, "Director Su, I'm taking my disciple to acquire a soul ring tomorrow. Why don't I take him instead?"

Upon hearing this, Lan Si and Director Su both looked at Yu Xiaogang.

“Master, isn’t this a bit inappropriate? After all, the Soul Hunting Forest is fraught with danger, and you’re traveling with two children…” Director Su tried to use a tactful tone. Tang San, who already possessed innate full soul power, had already been fooled by Yu Xiaogang, and he didn’t want to see another promising talent ruined by Yu Xiaogang’s unrealistic theories.

"Don't worry, I won't take the children deep into the forest. I'll only look for suitable soul beasts on the outskirts of the Soul Hunting Forest." Yu Xiaogang said confidently, completely unaware of the deeper meaning behind Director Su's words.

From their conversation, Yu Xiaogang learned that Lan Si's soul power had reached level ten. This extraordinary cultivation speed once again caught Yu Xiaogang's attention. Therefore, he believed that Lan Si had concealed his innate soul power or that the crystal ball used by the Spirit Hall to test soul power was faulty. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to cultivate from level five to level ten in just a few months.

In his view, Lan Si's innate soul power was at least level eight, and it was even possible that it was level nine.

This was enough to attract the attention of this theoretical master.

Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Director Su didn't want to strain the relationship too much, since he was the dean's friend. He then winked at Lan Si, signaling her not to agree, and asked, "Lan Si, would you like to go with the master to the Soul Hunting Forest tomorrow to obtain a soul ring? If not, I will personally take you there in three days."

"I'm fine with anything." Lan Si shrugged slightly. For him, acquiring spirit rings as early as possible was always better. He also had an idea of ​​the type of spirit ring he would choose.

"This..." Director Su was speechless.

"In that case, Lan Si, you can come with me to get the spirit rings tomorrow. After dinner, we'll go familiarize ourselves with the place so it'll be easier to meet up tomorrow." Hearing Lan Si's words, Yu Xiaogang's mouth stretched almost to his ears, looking every bit the crooked-mouthed war god.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Master." Lan Si revealed the innocent smile that was appropriate for his age. In any case, all he needed was Yu Xiaogang's warrant. Once they arrived at the Soul Hunting Forest, he would make his own decisions.

Hearing their conversation, Director Su could only sigh helplessly, secretly praying that Lan Si would not be harmed by Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang was in a great mood after getting Lan Si's permission. He sat down next to Lan Si and ate with Director Su, chatting and laughing.

Director Su finished eating first and left. Then, Lan Si and Yu Xiaogang also finished their dinner and went downstairs.

"Teachers, what's going on here?" Tang San greeted them as soon as they stepped out of the cafeteria.

“Oh, Lan Si’s soul power has also increased to level ten. It just so happens that I’m taking you to the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain a soul ring tomorrow, and he will be coming with us as well,” Yu Xiaogang explained with a smile.

Siluke

"Level 10?" Tang San was somewhat surprised. Lan Si, like him, had awakened his martial soul a few months ago. Even if there was a time difference, it wouldn't be that much.

Now, three months have passed, and because he did not acquire a soul ring in time, his soul power is still at level ten.

Lan Si's innate soul power was only level five, yet she was able to raise it to level ten in such a short time. This bizarre cultivation speed shocked even Tang San, who was known for his composure.

"Alright, you two come with me." Yu Xiaogang glanced at the two of them and walked towards the dormitory building, feeling smug. He had encountered two ordinary geniuses in one day, and he, Yu, was about to rise to prominence.

Soon, the three arrived at Yu Xiaogang's residence, a room in the corner of the top floor of the dormitory building.

The room the academy arranged for Lan Si was downstairs from Yu Xiaogang's. After confirming Yu Xiaogang's address, Lan Si went straight back to her room, washed her clothes, and hung them out to dry.

Originally, Yu Xiaogang wanted to keep Lan Si to show off his "invincible theory," but he refused. After washing and drying the clothes, he hurriedly left the academy and went to Otto's blacksmith shop while it was still early.

At this moment, the blacksmiths had already finished work, only Otto was still working.

"Uncle Otto, have you eaten yet?"

"Hehe, I've already eaten. How are you doing at the academy, Ah Si?" Otto stopped hammering and put the unfinished iron tool back into the furnace.

"Everything went smoothly." Lan Si smiled sincerely and said, "Uncle Otto, have the parts I asked you to forge in your spare time a while ago been finished? I might need them tomorrow."

"I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it. I just finished it today, and it really took me a lot of effort." As he spoke, Otto walked to the counter and took out a package from underneath.

When Lan opened it, he found a semi-automatic pistol complete with bullets, cartridge cases, rifling, magazines, springs, and all the necessary parts.

"How is it? Not bad, right? All the parts are made of iron spirit according to your requirements. Oh, right, I also made this device to press the bullet and the cartridge case together for you." Otto took out another bullet press from the counter.

Chapter Nine: The Arrogant Yu Xiaogang

"They're all exquisitely made." Lan Si nodded in satisfaction, put all the parts of the semi-automatic pistol and the magazine into his soul tool, then took out a bag of gold soul coins and smiled, "Uncle Otto, this is a reward from my teacher for you."

Lan Si naturally couldn't tell Otto the truth about making gun parts. She was determined not to let Otto suffer any losses.

Therefore, he falsely reported a strange teacher who did not exist, offered a deposit of thirty gold soul coins, and claimed that these parts were what the teacher needed.

Considering that Lan Si was still young and could not possibly know about such intricate parts, nor could he possibly have that much money, Otto was happy that Lan Si could find a high-level Soul Master to be his teacher, and without any suspicion, he agreed.

"Hehe, forget about the money. The deposit last time was enough to cover the costs. Consider the small labor fee as my gratitude for him taking you on as his apprentice." Otto chuckled and shook his head.

“Uncle Otto, you know my teacher’s personality. When we get back, he’ll scold me if he finds out you didn’t take the money.” Lan Si still insisted on paying. Thirty gold soul coins would definitely be a loss for Otto. The iron essence material alone would cost more than thirty gold soul coins, plus labor costs. In the end, it would cost at least fifty gold soul coins.

“You silly boy.” Otto shook his head with a smile, without refusing, and then took out a sheathed short sword from the counter. “This is the short sword you didn’t finish forging last time. I added some iron essence to it and fixed it for you. Now I’m giving it to you.”

“Uncle Otto, I…” A warm feeling washed over Lan Si as she listened to Otto say, “No matter what, I hope you can stay safe and sound. If one day you get tired of the outside world, come back to this blacksmith shop. This will always be your home.”

"I will." Taking the short sword, Lan Si nodded solemnly, then walked out of the blacksmith shop and headed towards the academy.

Upon arriving at the academy, Lan Si quickly returned to his residence, closed the doors and windows, assembled the firearms, and then took out the gunpowder he had been preparing over the past few months to begin making bullets.

Nothing more was said that night!

The next morning, Lan Si woke up from his sleep, lying on the table. He looked at the twenty-odd bullets on the table, then at the pistol that had already been assembled, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

With this semi-automatic pistol, he can at least protect himself against Soul Masters below level 40.

After all, this kind of semi-automatic pistol has tremendous power. When infused with the soul power formed by the fusion of the Supreme Divine Universe Technique and the Five Thunder Heavenly Heart Technique, it can even penetrate steel plates several centimeters thick.

If we can build the Bamlet sniper rifle in the future, it can easily cripple even a Soul Saint or a Soul Douluo without warning.

Even once their soul power increases, it might not be impossible for them to severely injure a Title Douluo.

As the bullet was chambered, a shooting memory from a shooting range in his previous life instantly flooded his mind. He instinctively wanted to fire the bullet, but considering his surroundings, he ultimately held back. This was the Notting Academy dormitory building, and if he fired, the sound of gunfire would definitely attract the attention of the instructors and students, which would not be a wise move.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Yu Xiaogang's voice came from outside: "Lan Si, are you up yet? We should get going."

"Oh, coming." Lan Si quickly gathered up the miscellaneous utensils on the table, then washed up briefly and quickly went out.

An hour later, the three of them finished purchasing supplies. Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, carrying large and small bags, boarded the carriage with Lan Si and headed to the Soul Hunting Forest.

"Walking Alone to Immortality"

"Here you go, Xiao San." Yu Xiaogang glanced at Lan Si, a hint of smugness creeping onto his lips, and took out a jade belt, handing it to Tang San.

"Teacher, what is this?" Tang San asked curiously.

Yu Xiaogang smiled calmly and immediately began to explain the concept of soul tools to Tang San.

Tang San was deeply moved after hearing this, and was almost ready to call Yu Xiaogang "Dad".

"Lan Si, do you want me to put your luggage in for you?" Tang San asked Lan Si.

“No need, I have a soul tool too.” Lan Si raised her left hand, revealing the Azure Heart, and put the supplies into it.

Looking at the soul tool in Lan Si's hand, Tang San nodded, not paying much attention. It wasn't surprising that someone who could afford a single room at the academy would possess a soul tool.

Yu Xiaogang frowned and asked Lan Si, "Lan Si, did your teacher give this to you?"