Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 199 Accepting a Disciple
"and many more!"

Han Tao interrupted her: "This soul bone is different; absorbing it might be dangerous!"

In the original novel, Tang San almost killed himself by absorbing this soul bone.

"Prepare your soul skill, concentrate!"

Three days later,

Ye Lingling's soul bones have been fully fused.

Ning Rongrong smiled and said, "Since this soul bone needs to be fused with the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, Ye Lingling, shouldn't you try to obtain it?"

The two nodded, but were also somewhat confused.

"I have a proposal!"

Rongrong's eyes suddenly lit up: "The Crown Prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe, is at the perfect age to get married. Why not let him have him?"

"No!" Ye Lingling said decisively.

No wonder Ning Rongrong let her absorb this soul bone, no wonder she agreed so readily. It turns out she had a backup plan, wanting to squeeze her out.

Ning Rongrong ignored her and continued speaking:
"The marriage of the sole heir of the Heavenly Dou Empire, using the [Vast Ocean Universe Cover] as a betrothal gift, is the only solution I can think of."

Han Tao, however, smiled calmly.

Ning Rongrong seemed to be underestimating Ye Lingling: "Actually, it doesn't need to be so complicated."

"The theory of microscopic healing is equivalent to innate soul power, and Ye Lingling, as the keeper of the Nine Heart Begonia, already has the ability to mass-produce advanced soul masters."

"The price of such abilities is almost on par with the national treasures of the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family."

"Really?" A rare look of joy appeared on Ye Lingling's face: "I'm actually that amazing?"

Secretly, he breathed a sigh of relief, glancing at Ning Rongrong with a complicated expression.

The help Ning Rongrong offered was initially very kind, but the price she paid was extremely high.

If Han Tao hadn't refused, and if she had actually followed her instructions and married Xue Qinghe, Ye Lingling couldn't imagine what the future would have been like.
"But, but," Rongrong muttered.

He hesitated for a long time, but couldn't utter a few more words.

Han Tao calmly smiled and said, "The divine position is still too far away for our current level."

"Ye Lingling, there's no need to rush about the [Vast Ocean Universe Cover]."

Looking into her eyes, Han Tao's tone became slightly more lively: "First, we need to understand the theory of bloodlines."

She said "hmm".

Kamikaze Academy.

"How is it?" Han Tao asked.

Feng Xiaotian's expression was somewhat conflicted: "It's only been a few days, how could there possibly be any results?"

"Isn't the research of soul skills all measured in years? Aren't you being a bit too hasty?"

Han Tao smiled awkwardly: "Okay, but I didn't come here to urge you on your results."

"Give me back the offering token, I need it!"

Feng Xiaotian asked in confusion, "Why do you suddenly need the token?"

Han Tao pondered for a moment, then casually made up an excuse, replying, "The time for my Martial Soul Awakening is approaching. Back then, Su Yuntao from the Martial Soul Hall helped me awaken my Martial Soul."

"As the saying goes, the torch must be passed on. I feel that as a Soul Master, it is my duty to help the next generation of children awaken their Martial Soul."

Feng Xiaotian suddenly felt a sense of oppression from the great righteousness of the times, as if he were a selfish and petty person.

With a slight hesitation: "So... you took this token to help the child awaken his martial soul?"

"Of course!" Han Tao said with a confident smile.

After receiving the token, Han Tao ignored his shocked gaze and walked away into the distance.

Bamboo Forest Village, on the border of the Heavenly Dou Empire.

"don’t worry!"

"I understand the process. Leave the Martial Soul Awakening to me, no problem!"

The handsome middle-aged Spirit Hall master, upon seeing the Spirit Hall's "Offering Order," handed the crystal ball that had awakened his spirit to Han Tao.

"The crystal ball requires soul power to activate. Once activated, the child can place their hand on it to display their martial soul!"

Han Tao nodded. The village chief of Zhulin Village led the group of children to a thatched hut.

"Is that all?" Han Tao asked.

The rules in Douluo Continent are strict. The village chief first bowed and replied respectfully, "Yes, Soul Master!"

Han Tao didn't care about any of that and spoke directly:
"Alright, enough chit-chat, let's get started!"

Summon the Blue Silver Grass, activate the crystal ball, and then guide one child after another to awaken their martial soul.

"Wooden stick, no soul power, next!"

"Bamboo, no soul power, next!"

"Gu Zhu, you have no soul power. Sigh, you stay here for now."

"Sanyangzhu, Soul Power Level 4, Next!"

After dawdling for a long time, they finally finished awakening all the children's martial spirits.

In Bamboo Forest Village, the Lone Bamboo is a relatively common martial spirit, but without exception, none of them possess any spirit power.

"Um"

"Little guy, what's your name?"

Upon hearing Han Tao's question, the child timidly replied, "Master Soul Master..."

"My name is Zhu Qi!"

"Then, would you be willing to become my disciple?" Han Tao asked.

Zhu Qi, with the Lone Bamboo Martial Soul, possesses zero innate soul power.

Logically speaking, this level of soul power is insufficient to cultivate into a Soul Master.

But are these problems for Han Tao?
If one's innate soul power is insufficient, one can practice the Mysterious Heaven Technique; if one's meridians are weak, one can use microscopic treatment. In any case, there is always a way.

"Would you be willing to take me as your apprentice?"

"Then... do I have a chance to become a legendary Soul Master? Or even a Great Soul Master?"

Zhu Qi's eyes sparkled with surprise, because what Han Tao had said to him was like an unbelievable dream.
"Of course!" Han Tao said with a slight smile.

The matter of accepting apprentices was, of course, carefully considered.

He even used illusions to read the child's thoughts. Reasoning with him was a bit too much, but it was also to avoid "Tang San" and "Han Feng".

Zhu Qi was the result of Han Tao's repeated selection from a group of children.

"My martial soul is the Three Yang Bamboo, why are you unwilling to accept me as your disciple? Why did you choose this good-for-nothing instead?"

Next to Bamboo Seven, a chubby little boy asked a question.

Han Tao then noticed him.

Although he was the only one in Bamboo Forest Village with soul power.

Han Tao doesn't care whether you have soul power or not. Han Tao only cares whether your martial soul is Guzhu!
The illusionary space was released at will, and his thoughts were read with perfect clarity.

The child said, "My innate soul power is only level 4, far inferior to my parents'."

"It's all the fault of that Soul Master who awakened his Martial Soul. If his Martial Soul wasn't Blue Silver Grass, I might have been able to awaken Heavenly Sun Bamboo!"

Han Tao was taken aback. His own martial soul awakening was not good, so why blame the soul master who helped him awaken it?

What kind of behavior is this, Tang San?
He had no intention of arguing with a brat; with his behavior, he'd get beaten up sooner or later. He turned away.

With a wave of his hand, the soundproof barrier was released, isolating the chubby boy outside.

"Zhu Qi, what's your decision?"

"Yes, yes! I'm willing to become your disciple!"

Then, he was lost in confusion.

Because the little kid had no idea about the etiquette of becoming a disciple, he wouldn't kneel down and kowtow like Tang San did.

"Alright, becoming an apprentice isn't that complicated."

"Without innate soul power, one cannot normally cultivate, so I'll give you two choices."

Han Tao took out the Xuan Tian Gong and the diary recording microscopic treatments, placing them in his left and right hands respectively.

(End of this chapter)